The 5 Best Cordless Vacuums - Black Friday 2024

The Dyson V15 Detect is the best cordless vacuum we've tested. This model has a 230 AW suction motor, which is remarkably powerful for a cordless stick vacuum, allowing it to clear away a wide range of debris on different surfaces with ease. Its built-in piezo sensor measures and counts debris sucked into the vacuum so you can monitor allergen levels inside your home. It also features an automatic power adjustment system that allows it to change its suction setting depending on the floor type you're on. At about 6.5 pounds, it's reasonably lightweight and fairly easy to pick up, carry, or maneuver around obstacles. Its strong suction can cause it to get stuck on thick, shag-pile rugs, though.

If you're looking for a cordless vacuum that's better suited for those with allergies, the Samsung Bespoke Jet is a solid option. It comes with a charging rack that doubles as a self-emptying station; debris gets transferred from the vacuum's dustbin through an airtight seal into a dirtbag with the press of a button. However, the Samsung vacuum lacks Dyson's automatic power adjustment feature, and its twin roller floorhead is bulkier, making it less maneuverable. Alternatively, if you want a better-built cordless stick vacuum with an automatic power adjustment feature, consider the Miele Triflex HX2. Just be aware that it has a smaller dustbin and a more limited selection of attachments than the Dyson.

Our best cordless vacuum pick in the mid-range category is the Shark Stratos Cordless. Its bulkier twin-roller floorhead and relatively heavy body make it less portable than the Dyson V15 Detect, and its suction motor isn't quite as powerful. That said, it has a few advantages beyond a lower price tag. Like the Dyson, it has an automatic power adjustment system, so it can increase its suction power automatically when passing over an area with a significant concentration of debris. It also has an odor-neutralization system in the form of a replaceable cartridge mounted in its floorhead, emitting a laundry detergent-like scent as you clean, though this can quickly become overwhelming if you use the vacuum often. Its max battery life of about an hour is fairly long as far as these types of vacuums go, but note that it takes almost four hours to recharge, which is inconvenient during longer cleaning sessions.

This vacuum's hinged wand makes cleaning under most tables and chairs simple without you having to bend too much. Unfortunately, its floorhead can easily get bogged down in thick-pile rugs. If that's a problem, the Miele Triflex HX1 is a good alternative that's easier to maneuver on plush carpeting, though it has a shorter battery life and a much smaller dustbin that'll need frequent emptying.

The Tineco PURE ONE S11 is the best cordless vacuum cleaner at a mid-range price point that we've tested. Like the pricier Shark Stratos Cordless, it has an automatic power adjustment feature that enables it to increase its suction power setting when passing over an area with a large amount of debris. It also features a HEPA filter that's fairly effective in trapping allergens as you clean. This variant of the S11 comes with a combination crevice tool/dusting brush and a miniature turbo brush that's pretty effective in handling pet hair on upholstered furniture.

Unfortunately, there are a couple of downsides compared to the Shark. It doesn't feel as sturdily built, has a shorter battery life of around 40 minutes, and doesn't perform as well on carpeted floors. At a little under six pounds, it's very easy to pick up and carry. Unfortunately, its floorhead pivoting mechanism feels cheap and doesn't operate smoothly, making it challenging to maneuver around furniture and other obstacles. If you're looking for something that feels better built, the RYOBI PCL720K is a good choice. It boasts a far more durable construction than the TINECO, but unfortunately, it lags behind in terms of performance, especially on bare floors.

The Wyze Cordless Vacuum is the best budget cordless vacuum we've tested. Unlike the pricier Tineco PURE ONE S11, this budget-friendly cordless stick vacuum has no automatic power adjustment feature. If you're okay with missing out on that, the Wyze is worth a look. It still delivers good debris-pickup performance on bare floors and carpeting, and it also does a good job of clearing away pet hair. Its brushroll has stiff bristles that collect a lot of pet hair, but thankfully, you can easily remove the roller to clear out anything stuck.

The battery lasts around an hour, which is not only on the longer side for a cordless model in this price range but also exceeds the pricier Tineco's runtime. Accessories include an upholstery nozzle, a slide-on dusting brush, and a crevice tool—you'll have to buy the miniature turbo brush separately, which would make it easier to clean upholstered surfaces. Unfortunately, the Wyze's chassis feels even more cheaply cheaply built than the Tineco, with a chassis made of thin, scratch-prone plastic.

If the main thing you want in a vacuum is peerless maneuverability, the Dyson Omni-glide is work a look, and is the best cordless vacuum cleaner with a lightweight design we've tested. This compact vacuum weighs just over four pounds, which is noticeably less than lightweight conventional cordless stick models like the Wyze Cordless Vacuum. Its twin-roller head can also pivot in almost any direction, making it much easier to clean tight spots or around obstructions like furniture legs. However, these soft nylon rollers don't provide any surface agitation, so they won't dislodge any debris embedded in carpets. As such, the Omni-glide is best suited for cleaning surfaces like hardwood or tile. Its battery life is also on the shorter end of the spectrum; it'll run for almost half an hour in its default power mode or a bit less than 10 minutes in its higher-intensity 'MAX' mode.

This vacuum's compact design has a few other downsides, like a relatively narrow suction inlet that can get clogged with bulkier debris and a tiny dirt compartment that needs frequent emptying. Thankfully, it does a good job of handling smaller debris, roughly the same size as grains of rice, as well as pet hair.