The 5 Best HEPA Vacuums of 2025

The best HEPA vacuum we've tested is the SEBO D4 Airbelt Premium. This high-end canister vacuum has a three-level filtration system, making it extremely effective at trapping fine particles. It combines a three-layer dirtbag, a pre-motor filter, and an exhaust microfilter, which work together to capture an advertised 99.97% of particles as small as 0.3 microns. Their dirtbags are very large, so you don't have to worry about swapping them out often, and they feature a sealing cap that helps keep dirt, debris, and allergens inside.

This vacuum delivers impressive overall performance. It employs a powerful 1250W motor that easily clears away heavier debris on a variety of surfaces. The Premium variant comes with a parquet tool with removable front bristles, which helps it manage larger detritus, and SEBO's ET-1 powerhead, which has four levels of height adjustment for added versatility. It also boasts a heavy-duty build quality. The canister is made of strong, high-quality plastic with a ring of cushioning around it to prevent scratches and scuffs if you bump it against a wall. If you're having a hard time finding this vacuum, you can purchase it from SEBO's website directly.

That said, this unit's extremely sturdy build quality can make it somewhat unwieldy and heavier than other options. If you're looking for something easier to manage, check out Miele's Complete C3 line of vacuums. We've tested the discontinued Alize variant, but we expect the Calima variant to perform similarly, as it features the same 1200W motor. The Calima swaps the Alize's combination floorhead (with wood and carpet configurations) for two separate floorheads, designed for wood and carpet, respectively. While we haven't put this version through our test bench, we did run some informal experiments with its 'Parquet Twister Floorhead,' which you may find informative.

If you're shopping for the best HEPA filter vacuum at a lower price point, the Miele Classic C1 HomeCare PowerLine is a good option. It offers similar filtration performance as the SEBO Airbelt D4 Premium and sports an almost as powerful 1200W motor, so debris pickup performance is similarly strong across various surfaces. It comes bundled with a HEPA-rated exhaust filter and uses self-sealing dirtbags with a flap that closes when you open the vacuum's dirtbag compartment, helping to trap dust and debris inside. Also included in the box are various tools, like Miele's SEB 228 powerbrush, which has five levels of height adjustment for cleaning thick carpeting, as well as the SBD 365-3 floorhead with retractable bristles for cleaning both hard floors and low-pile rugs.

Unfortunately, there are a few drawbacks: its build quality falls short of the SEBO, and its 2.5L dirtbags will need to be changed more often, which increases maintenance costs. Also, its power cord has less than half the length of the SEBO's nearly 40-foot reach, so you'll need to swap outlets when cleaning faraway areas. Note that this Home Care model is only available from specialized vacuum retailers; see Miele's product page to find a dealer near you.

The best mid-range HEPA vacuum we've tested is the Airsign HEPA Vacuum. While it feels less well-built than our upper mid-range recommendation, the Miele Classic C1, it delivers good air filtration performance at a more affordable price point. As the name implies, this bagged canister vacuum comes with an onboard HEPA-14 filter, which the manufacturer advertises to trap 99.995% of airborne allergens. Performance on bare floors is superb, and its powerful 1200W motor allows it to clear away most debris on low-pile carpets with a fairly rudimentary pure suction floorhead. Still, unlike the flagship Home Care variant of the Miele, it isn't compatible with a powered floorhead, so look elsewhere if you frequently clean thick carpeting and rugs.

The Airsign comes bundled with a set of eco-friendly biodegradable paper bags, but if you want to further improve its filtration performance, you could spring for aftermarket cloth bags—it uses a pretty common 2.5L sizing. Like the C1 above, it also has a short power cord, so you'll probably need to swap outlets when cleaning larger rooms. It's also worth noting that this vacuum is from a smaller manufacturer, so the supply of replacement parts like bags or filters might not be as consistent as it would be with more well-established companies. You can only buy the Airsign HEPA Vacuum directly from the manufacturer's website.

If you don't mind using something less maneuverable and compact than the Airsign HEPA Vacuum, the Kenmore Intuition Bagged is a great option. Despite its affordable price point, it's a fantastic option for those with allergies, with an onboard HEPA filter and dirtbags made of HEPA-rated media. Better yet, you can remove the dirtbag from its housing with the press of a single latch, so you won't get your hands dirty when taking it out. Its 'Lift-Up' design lets you pick up and carry its canister body separately from its upright portion, making it easier to clean tight spots. That said, it's still more awkward to use in this configuration than a standard canister vacuum.

This vacuum does a fantastic job of cleaning pet hair as well as small and bulky debris on surfaces like hardwood or linoleum. It performs impressively well on low- and high-pile carpets, too. Unfortunately, you can't change the height of its floorhead, so it can easily get bogged down on surfaces like shag carpeting, though thankfully, you can stop its brushroll's rotation to free it more easily if it gets stuck.

The best cordless HEPA vacuum we've tested is the Samsung Bespoke Jet. Like most cordless stick vacuums, it's bagless, meaning it doesn't trap allergens as well as bagged models, like the SEBO Airbelt D4 Premium, since it lacks a layer of filtration in the form of a bag. Also, most bagless vacuums require you to empty their dust bins manually, often releasing a cloud of dust. However, this high-end stick vacuum comes with a stand-up self-emptying station/charging dock. With the vacuum docked, debris gets transferred from its dustbin into an antibacterial dirtbag inside the station at the press of a button, making for a far more hygienic means of debris disposal. The vacuum also features a five-stage filtration system that's effective at sealing fine particles.

Performance is great on a variety of surfaces, from bare floors to low- and high-pile carpets. However, it isn't the best choice for cleaning thick shag carpeting since there's no floorhead height adjustment. It comes with two batteries, which is great for longer cleaning sessions, especially considering you can charge both simultaneously. If you're looking for a cheaper alternative, the Samsung Jet 75 delivers similar overall performance. It's compatible with a slightly different version of Samsung's self-emptying base station, which, unfortunately, doesn't charge the vacuum like the Bespoke Jet's dock does.