Choosing the Best Vacuum Cleaner.

A good vacuum cleaner is key for a clean home. And there are plenty of different types of vacuums with all kinds of bells and whistles to choose from. We currently have more than 180 models in our ratings—which we motored across 16 miles of carpet and flooring, all in the quest to help you select the right vacuum for your home, whether it’s an upright, a canister, a stick, a handheld, or a robotic model.
Admin Note: The flowing information is from Consumer Reports.
How Consumer Reports Test Vacuums.
To determine how well a vacuum cleans, we conduct a different set of tests on each type, based on what and how the was designed to clean. For example, you wouldn’t expect a stick, handheld, or robotic vacuum to have the same cleaning power as a full-sized canister or upright, but they all have their pluses and minuses.
To find out how well a vacuum picks up dirt, how much debris it retains, how easy it is to maneuver, and how noisy it is, Consumer Reports puts vacuum cleaners through a battery of tests. We embed talc, sand, and pet hair into carpet before vacuuming. We use the same recipe of litter on bare floors and observe whether the vacuum picks it up or scatters it about. And we maneuver the vacuum around rooms and furniture, just like you would, to make sure it’s easy to handle.
Vacuums that perform well but don’t hold up over time aren’t winners, so we incorporate predicted reliability and owner satisfaction ratings from our exclusive member survey into one comprehensive Overall Score. Including reliability, along with results from our lab tests, elevates some vacuums in our ratings while driving others down.
According to our survey data, corded stick vacuums are more reliable than cordless models. So in our most recent surveys we analyzed the reliability and satisfaction of cordless stick vacuums separately from those of corded stick vacuums, and the results were eye-opening: While there are cordless stick vac brands in our ratings that earn a Good rating for reliability, none score high enough for reliability and do well enough in our lab performance tests to be recommended by Consumer Reports. Problems with battery-powered stick vacs are just too prevalent.
You’ll see the Overall Score in our ratings for upright, canister, and stick vacuums, along with individual ratings for reliability, satisfaction, and each of the lab tests.
And because many robotic vacuums use WiFi to upload cleaning data, our Digital Lab tests each robotic vacuum model for any security or privacy issues for consumers.
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Dibea Upgraded 15000pa Cordless Lightweight Stick Vacuum Cleaner, Powerful Suction Bagless Rechargeable 2 in 1 Handheld…
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CELLAY Cordless Vacuum (Black Green)
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Dreametech L10 Pro Robot Vacuum Cleaner and Mop, Robotic Vacuum with Superb Lidar Navigation, 4000Pa Strong Suction,2.5h…
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Robotic Vacuum Cleaner,Experobot K5AV Mini Robot Vacuum Cleaner,1500mAh Li-ion Battery,Auto Robotic Vacuum Cleaner…
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BISSELL Cleanview Rewind Pet Bagless Vacuum Cleaner, 2489, Blue
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Cordless Vacuum, ORFELD Stick Vacuum Cleaner 4 in 1 Lightweight, Upright Vacuum Cleaner, Up to 40 Mins Runtime…
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BISSELL 2254 CleanView Swivel Rewind Pet Upright Bagless Vacuum, Automatic Cord Rewind, Swivel Steering, Powerful Pet…
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ORFELD Cordless Vacuum Cleaner, 20000Pa Powerful Cordless Vacuum 6 in 1, 30Mins Long Runtime, Lightweight & Ultra-Quiet…
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Kenmore 81214 200 Series Pet Friendly Lightweight Bagged Canister Vacuum with HEPA, 2 Motor System, and 3 Cleaning Tools…
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Bissell Crosswave Pet Pro All in One Wet Dry Vacuum Cleaner and Mop for Hard Floors and Area Rugs, 2306A
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eufy by Anker, BoostIQ RoboVac 11S (Slim), Robot Vacuum Cleaner, Super-Thin, 1300Pa Strong Suction, Quiet, Self-Charging…
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Eureka Airspeed Ultra-Lightweight Compact Bagless Upright Vacuum Cleaner, Replacement Filter, Green
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Robot Vacuum,Bagotte Upgraded 2000Pa Strong Suction Robotic Vacuum(Slim), Boost Intellect, Super Quiet, Smart Self…
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Tineco A11 Hero Cordless Lightweight Stick Vacuum Cleaner, 450W Motor for Ultra Powerful Suction Handheld Vac for Carpet…
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Shark NV501 Rotator Professional Lift-Away Upright Vacuum with HEPA Filter, Swivel Steering, LED Headlights, Wide…
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Shark ZU561 Navigator Lift-Away Speed Self Cleaning Brushroll Lightweight Upright Vacuum with HEPA Filter, Red Peony
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Hoover Commercial PORTAPOWER Lightweight Canister Vacuum Cleaner with Attachments, Portable Carriable Handheld Small…
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AUTOWOEL Best Car Vacuum Cleaner, Handheld Portable Vacuum Cleaner for Car, 7500PA High Power Handheld Vacuum Cleaner…
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Dibea Bed Vacuum Cleaner with Roller Brush Corded Handheld, White
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Hoover FloorMate Deluxe Hard Floor Cleaner Machine, Wet Dry Vacuum, FH40160PC, Silver
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Eureka RapidClean Pro Lightweight Cordless Vacuum Cleaner, High Efficiency Powerful Digital Motor LED Headlights…
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