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The 6 Best Vacuums For Tile Floors of 2025

Updated Jan 09, 2025 at 03:15 pm
Best Vacuum For Tile Floors

Tile floors can be a surprisingly tricky surface for vacuums to clean. Debris gets trapped in the various crevices between tiles, so a vacuum with sufficient suction power is a must. Of course, performance isn't the only factor to consider. Attachments for cleaning shelves and countertops can also be helpful, while a design that's easy to maintain and incurs low recurring costs is also important. You might also want to consider a vacuum with a mopping capability for dealing with liquid spills or dried-on stains in kitchens.

We've tested over 100 vacuum cleaners, and below are our recommendations for the best vacuums for tile floors. These picks are selected based on their performance on bare floors and their feature set, design, and price. For more options, look at our list of the best vacuums, the best hardwood vacuums, the best cordless vacuums for hardwood floors, and the best multi-surface vacuums.

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  1. Best Vacuum Cleaner For Tile Floors

    The best vacuum for tile floors we've tested is the Dyson V15 Detect. This stick vacuum has an extra floorhead with a fluffy brushroll for cleaning bare surfaces and a built-in laser light to help see finer material. It performs remarkably well on surfaces like tile floors and does an excellent job of clearing away debris in shallow crevices. One of its headlining features is its particle detection system, which can help give you a rough idea of allergen quantities within your home. Its battery performance is strong overall, as you can expect a max of over an hour of runtime on a single charge, though that does drop dramatically when you use the vacuum in its more powerful suction mode.

    The Dyson V12 Detect Slim is worth a look if you want a smaller, lighter alternative. However, its dirt compartment is notably smaller, and its less potent suction motor means it isn't as effective in dealing with debris in cracks and crevices. Alternatively, if you'd prefer a corded vacuum for longer cleaning sessions, the Miele Complete C3 is an extremely well-rounded machine. However, its canister form factor makes it slower to set up than the Dyson vacuum, and its power cord is on the shorter end of the scale.

    See our review

  2. Best Upper Mid-Range Vacuum For Tile Floors

    Consider the Shark Stratos Cordless if you're shopping at an upper mid-range price bracket. It's bulkier than the Dyson V15 Detect and has a slightly shorter max runtime of about 60 minutes, which isn't all that bad. Besides, the Shark has plenty to offer. It delivers similarly fantastic debris pickup on bare floors, and like the V15, it's also capable of automatically adjusting its suction power. However, the Shark's system works by matching suction power to the amount of debris being sucked up rather than changes in surface type.

    While it's heavier than the Dyson and has a bulkier twin-roller floorhead, its bendable wand makes cleaning under tables and chairs much easier since you won't have to bend over too far. This vacuum also features a somewhat unique odor neutralization system, which works through a replaceable cartridge in its floorhead that emits a detergent-like scent as you clean.

    See our review

  3. Best Mid-Range Vacuum For Tile Floors

    If you're shopping at a mid-range price point, the Tineco PURE ONE S11 is a great choice. Now, there are a few obvious downsides compared to the pricier Shark Stratos Cordless: it has a shorter max runtime of about 40 minutes, a smaller dirt compartment, and a flimsier-feeling body. However, it's still very well-equipped for a vacuum in this price bracket. Like the Shark, it can automatically adjust its suction power setting depending on the amount of debris it detects. It also has a HEPA filter that's fairly effective in sealing in allergens as you clean, but like any bagless vacuum, you need to be careful when emptying its dustbin, which can release a cloud of fine grit and dust.

    If you'd prefer to go corded when searching for a vacuum to clean tile floors, the Pure Suction variant of the Miele Classic C1 is a good choice. Being a bagged canister vacuum, it isn't a like-for-like alternative. However, it's worth a look if you're willing to sacrifice the ease of deployment and go-anywhere range of a cordless vacuum for the all-out cleaning performance of an intermediate corded vacuum. It's also much better built than the Tineco, and its bagged design makes it easier to maintain.

    See our review

  4. Best Lower Mid-Range Vacuum For Tile Floors

    The Wyze Cordless Vacuum is the best cordless vacuum for tile floors at a lower mid-range price point we've tested. Unlike the Tineco PURE ONE S11, it can't automatically adjust its suction power on the fly. However, despite its budget-friendly price, it delivers fantastic performance on bare floors. While it doesn't have a brushroll with a fluffy texture to help clear fine debris on bare surfaces or in cracks and crevices like deep grout lines, its multi-surface head is still reasonably effective for dealing with messes on hard surfaces like tile. Unique for a vacuum in this price bracket, it has a HEPA filter to help seal in allergens as you clean.

    Unfortunately, it shares a common weakness with the pricier Tineco with its poor battery life; its max runtime of about 40 minutes is on the shorter end of the scale for a cordless model. Its build quality is also rather cheap and features a few obvious weak points; be careful not to lose the protective gasket that's seated on the door to its dirt compartment when emptying it. 

    Finally, note that this model has been discontinued, but you may still be able to find it online from Walmart or other major retailers. If you can't find it, consider the newer Wyze Cordless Vacuum S. We haven't tested this model, but the manufacturer advertises it as a more barebones option. It has a smaller battery that discharges faster and takes longer to recharge, features a less powerful motor, and no longer includes accessories like the wall mount or 2-in-1 brush. Given this, its value proposition isn't quite as good as the original model.

    See our review

  5. Best Budget Vacuum For Tile Floors

    The best budget vacuum for tile floors we've tested is the Eureka Mighty Mite. This compact canister vacuum isn't as powerful or well-built as a higher-end model like the Miele Classic C1. It also lacks the grab-and-go convenience of a cordless model like the Wyze Cordless Vacuum. That said, it's very affordable and does a fantastic job of sucking up pet hair and solid debris on bare surfaces like tile floors. Its floorhead has bristles you can retract, which helps clean any low or medium-pile area rugs. Its overall design is very simple to maintain, and you can easily access and replace its filters and dustbag.

    The vacuum's compact size lets you easily maneuver it in tight spaces, and it's light enough to pick it up and carry it without causing too much fatigue. However, its power cord and hose aren't long, so you'll probably need to swap outlets when cleaning larger areas. It's also worth noting that some newer variants of this vacuum lack the requisite mounting points to install an aftermarket post-motor exhaust filter.

    See our review

  6. Best Hybrid Vacuum For Tile Floors

    If you're looking for a vacuum that can pull double-duty as a mop for handling kitchen spills, the BISSELL CrossWave Cordless Max is a great choice. Unlike our other recommendations, it can suck up liquids and has a detergent dispersal feature, which sprays cleaning solution onto its brushroll to tackle dried-on stains on hard floors. While its suction force is weaker than conventional higher-end vacuums, it still does a good job of sucking up solid debris on bare floors. It's also capable of dealing with material in shallow cracks and crevices. It feels decently well-built and has a reasonably large dirt compartment, so you won't need to empty it too frequently.

    However, it lacks an allergen-trapping HEPA filter, and some fine particles can escape through its post-motor exhaust, so it isn't the best option if you suffer from allergies. Its battery life of about 40 minutes is fairly lengthy, but if you are looking for even longer, you could always consider the BISSELL CrossWave Pet Pro. Its corded design makes it a better option for longer cleaning sessions, though you lose the go-anywhere range of the Max.

    See our review

Notable Mentions

  • Miele Duoflex HX1:

    For a significantly sturdier cordless vacuum that still offers great performance, consider the Miele Duoflex HX1 rather than the Dyson V15 Detect. The Dyson still performs better overall, but the Miele is feature rich and feels premium and rigid with the use of high quality plastic and a metal wand. 

    See our review
  • Dyson Gen5detect/Gen5detect Absolute: The Dyson Gen5detect/Gen5detect Absolute replaces the Dyson V15 Detect as the brand's flagship cordless stick vacuum. Aside from minor updates like a revamped control scheme and brighter LED light for its fluffy-roller floorhead, it isn't all that different from its predecessor, and you're better off saving your money on the much cheaper V15, which delivers all but identical performance. See our review
  • Dyson Gen5outsize/Gen5outsize Absolute: The Dyson Gen5outsize/Gen5outsize Absolute is mechanically related to the Gen5detect/Gen5detect Absolute but features an enlarged dustbin and wider floorhead. It delivers a similarly fantastic performance, but it doesn't do enough to justify the price hike over the Dyson V15 Detect, and its bulkier design makes it unwieldy to maneuver in tight spots. See our review
  • Dyson V15s Detect Submarine​: The Dyson V15s Detect Submarine is essentially a reprogrammed variant of the Dyson V15 Detect that you can use with a specially designed additional floorhead meant for wetting and scrubbing away stains on hard floors. However, with this attachment in place, it's incapable of mopping away stains and dealing with solid debris at the same time. See our review
  • Samsung Jet 90 Complete: The Samsung Jet 90 Complete is an upper mid-range cordless stick vacuum. It delivers more power than the Shark Stratos Cordless and is compatible with a unique scrubbing attachment for dealing with stains on hard floors. However, it lacks an automatic power adjustment feature and is currently difficult to find. See our review

Recent Updates

  1. Jan 09, 2025:

    We've swapped out the Miele Triflex HX1 and Miele Triflex HX2 Cat & Dog for the Miele Duoflex HX1 in the Notable Mentions, as it offers better build quality and performance. We've also removed the Shark Cordless Pro from the Notable Mentions as it offers no advantage over the Shark Stratos Cordless. Finally, edits for clarity have been made throughout.

  2. Sep 24, 2024: We've verified our recommendations, ensuring they represent the best choices, and made small edits for clarity.

  3. Mar 15, 2024: Added the Miele Triflex HX2 and Dyson V15s Detect Submarine to the Notable Mentions. Removed less relevant Notable Mentions picks.

  4. Jan 16, 2024: Added Dyson Gen5outsize/Gen5outsize Absolute to Notable Mentions.

  5. Nov 16, 2023: Replaced Shark Cordless Pro with Tineco PURE ONE S11 as 'Best Mid-Range Vacuum For Tile Floors' pick due to current pricing and replaced Shark Pet Cordless (IX141) with Wyze Cordless Vacuum as 'Best Lower Mid-Range Vacuum For Tile Floors' pick due to current availability. Added Dyson Gen5detect/Gen5detect Absolute and Shark Cordless Pro to Notable mentions.

All Reviews

Our recommendations are based on what we think are currently the best vacuum cleaners for tile floors. We don't just base our results on overall performance but also on factors like availability, price, and reader feedback.

If you would like to do the work of choosing yourself, here is the list of all our vacuum reviews, ranked by bare floor performance. Be careful not to get too caught up in the details. While there's no single best vacuum, most are good enough to please almost everyone, and the differences are often not noticeable unless you really look for them.

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Best Vacuum For Tile Floors: Main Discussion

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    So I’m looking for a good OLED 27-inch screen, and right now I’m looking at both this monitor and the ASUS ROG Swift OLED PG27AQDM, and I’m leaning more towards the Corsair. The only things that I’m worried about are the ABL and the Gray Uniformity. I use Windows in dark mode and have most of my apps within dark mode, so ABL might not be too bad for me, but I’m worried about the Gray Uniformity, especially when I move windows around in dark mode if I’m going to notice a lot of vertical banding throughout the screen. I’m wondering how the vertical banding has been for others, especially for those who use Windows dark mode and/or use a lot of apps in dark mode. I’m also going to mainly use the screen in SDR, and I normally don’t have my screens very bright, but I’m just worried about the ABL when closing or opening white windows. Don’t do my mistake this monitor horrible in brightness also high input lag for console

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    Is it good for ps5 ?

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    As mentioned, the main advantage of the HDMI 2.1 bandwidth on the LG is that it supports 4k up to 120fps, which results in a more detailed image than if you were to play 1440p up to 120Hz on the ASUS. While the difference isn’t that big because the LG still has to downscale that 4k signal, it’s one of the pros. The LG also has a more consistently low input lag than the ASUS, as the 60Hz input lag on the ASUS increases with VRR disabled. As for the motion handling, for sure the ASUS is better because it has less overshoot, so deciding between these two, you have to think what’s more point for you, having HDMI 2.1 bandwidth and consistently lower input lag, or less overshoot.

    What do you suggest For shooting games and competitive gaming Less overshoot or 2.1HDMI and i believe that games up to 120HZ

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    The Samsung has a few pros, like the fact that it has a higher resolution for more detailed images, but in terms of performance, the OLED monitors still have better motion handling.

    Okay, What is the better Asus or LG the olny negative of asus is 2.1HDMI will that affect the performance of gaming in terms of image quality and will the overshoot affect shooting games, who is the best for my ps5 ? In gaming experience like shooting

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    Good point, the LG does have more overshoot at 60Hz, so if that bothers you, the ASUS is the better choice. The main advantage of HDMI 2.1 bandwidth is that the LG supports 4k 120Hz, which the ASUS doesn’t, and this results in a more detailed image than 1440p, but the ASUS still supports 1440p 120Hz from the PS5.

    It okay the overshoot for me as it doesn’t affect the performance the only thing is important for me is the performance I don’t care about the image details all i want is the Lower input lag and the lower respond time because i paly compatitve gamer However is The Samsung Odyssey Neo G8 S32BG85 better all of them for ps5 again i care about the performance Thank you.

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    Hello, Even though they all use the same panel, the LG is still the best option for PS5 because it has HDMI 2.1 bandwidth, which the ASUS doesn’t have, so the LG can take full advantage of the console. The LG also has lower input lag than the Corsair, so it provides a more responsive feel as well.

    What about respond time in LG it is 120HZ is 9.1rating but corsair 9.8rating although 60HZ LG had 8.3rating and corsair 9.6rating also LG has ghosting and overshoot will that effect my gaming.

    Also can you explain what advantage you mean by using 2.1HDMI in LG and doesn’t has Asus

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    You let made a bad choice I bought corsair exneon 27QHD240 for my ps5 and I chose it from your recommendation in the best monitors for ps5 and you let 27QHD240 top number 1 and I realized that it has high input lag in 120HZ and 60HZ and I found LG has low input lag than corsair it you’re fault i am disappointed.

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    The firmware isn’t advertised to fix the input lag, so we only retested the parts that the update was advertised to fix, namely the SDR and HDR peak brightness. That said, if Corsair releases a firmware that’s supposed to fix the input lag, we’ll retest it!

    It seems that LG and asus had update the firmware and fix the input lag including such things with out saying input lag

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    Thank you for bringing this to our attention! We will create a retest for the monitor and we will update the review as soon as possible!

    Could you retest input lag at 120HZ and 60HZ in fimware 1.03v

    Edited 1 year ago: Wrong spelling