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What is the best cordless vacuum?
The best cordless stick vacuums are lightweight and maneuverable without sacrificing the cleaning power of a corded model (and without costing too much, either). After years of testing dozens of models, CNET’s ultimate favorite is the Tineco Pure One S11, which offers top-tier cordless cleaning power, a lightweight design and a lower asking price than comparable models from the likes of Dyson, Samsung and other top manufacturers.
That said, there are plenty of other perfectly capable cordless vacuums that we can recommend, too. To find them, we’ve spent countless hours testing the top models from brands like Shark, Bissell, Dyson, Tineco, Eureka and Samsung at the CNET Home product testing lab in Louisville, Kentucky. Specifically, we run a rigorous slate of tests to determine each cleaner’s capabilities when it comes to picking up a variety of messes on a variety of different floor types. Whether it’s sucking fine particles like dust and sand out of thick, plushy carpets or collecting crumbs and pet hair off of hardwood floors, we take a complete look at how each vacuum performs in a controlled setting before recommending anything.
So which cordless vacs did the best in our tests? Glad you asked. Our picks for the best cordless vacuums are listed below — and keep checking back, because we’ll update this list periodically whenever new models make their way through our lab.
Best cordless vacuums of 2023
Other cordless vacuums with great cleaning power
Tineco Pure One S15 Pet: Another top performer from Tineco, the Pure One S15 Pet is nearly identical to our top pick, the S11, but it costs an extra $100 at a retail price of $500. For the money, you’re essentially getting the same basic cleaner as the S11, but with an anti-tangle brush head that’s better designed for tackling excess amounts of pet hair, as well as a free-standing dock design that doesn’t need to be drilled into your wall. It was a top five finisher in both our sand and rice tests, but the S11 actually edged it out on both fronts with even better cleaning power at an even better value.
Samsung Jet 90: Our toughest cordless vacuum cleaning challenge is the mid-pile sand test, where we see how much sand each vacuum can suck out of thick, plushy carpet. Only three of the 15 cordless vacuums we’ve tested in recent years have been able to average pickup percentages better than 80% in that test: the Dyson V15 Detect, the Tineco Pure One S15 Pet, and the Samsung Jet 90, which led the way overall with an outstanding mid-pile sand pickup percentage of 98%. It’s a splurge for sure at a retail price of $650, but it’s still worthy of consideration if you have lots of thick carpets in your home.
Samsung Jet 75: Nearly identical to the Jet 90, the Samsung Jet 75 offers comparable cleaning power and a similarly attractive build, as well as the same 60-minute battery life, the same HEPA filtration, and the same 200 air watts of suction. Build-wise, the main difference is that the Jet 90 uses a free-standing dock while the Jet 75’s dock needs to be drilled into your wall. It wasn’t nearly as strong a performer as the Jet 90 in that mid-pile sand test, but the Jet 75 still performed well overall, and at $600, it retails for a little less.
Dyson V11 Torque Drive: With a motor that automatically adapts to the type of floor it’s cleaning and a fancy LCD display, the Dyson V11 Torque Drive certainly feels the part of an upgrade pick. At a retail price of $700, with sale prices often bringing that number down closer to $500, it’s priced like one, too. The good news is that the vacuum lived up to the hype with highly consistent cleaning power across all of our tests, but it was outperformed by newer models like the Dyson V15 Detect, as well as competitors that cost less from Tineco and Samsung.
Other cordless vacuum value picks
Shark Rocket Pet Pro: Our previous pick for best value, the Shark Rocket Pet Pro remains a solid budget option in 2023 provided you can find it in stock. Typically retailing for less than $300, it offers excellent cleaning performance on hardwood floors and with crumbs and other small bits of debris, along with satisfactory pickup power on carpets and with dust. It features HEPA filtration and a self-cleaning, anti-tangle brush head that’s helpful for preventing pet hair clogs, and it also converts to a convenient handheld cleaner when needed.
Moosoo XL-618: It wasn’t a strong performer in our toughest tests, but the Mooso XL-618 proved perfectly capable for basic cleaning — particularly with crumbs and on hardwood floors. It also converts to a handheld vac you can use to clean your car or clean furniture. Retailing for $150 and frequently on sale for closer to $100, the XL-618 is about as inexpensive as cordless vacuums get, so if you’re willing to sacrifice some cleaning power in order to save some cash, it’s worth a look.
How we test cordless vacuums
Putting cordless vacuums through their paces isn’t as complicated as testing a robot vacuum cleaner, but it still takes lots of time and careful effort to find the best cordless vacuum.
To get started, we hauled in 15 of the latest models from leading vacuum brands with high user ratings and reviews, and ran them through a series of tests designed to measure overall proficiency. We also tested cordless vacuums in a range of prices to see how much of a difference you can expect when you opt for a pricier model over a budget pick.
Testing cordless vacuums on different flooring
We run each vacuum in a straight line across three different surfaces (hardwood, low-pile carpet and midpile carpet). On all three test beds, the test area is 30.25 inches long.
The width of the test bed is proportional to the vacuum’s nozzle width, which we measure ourselves. We also use nozzle width, plus the flooring type, to calculate the soil density for each test, per International Electrotechnical Commission guidelines. The IEC is a global standards body responsible for managing testing procedures, among other things, for vacuum manufacturers.
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We test vacuums on three types of floor surfaces.
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Testing the cleaning ability of each cordless vacuum
We use three types of soil. To simulate small particle size, we use a mix of play sand and landscaping sand. To emulate larger dirt particles, we use uncooked black rice. To see how vacuums deal with pet hair, we use a mixture of clippings sourced to us through our local pet groomer.
We run tests in a straight line across all three floor types.
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We perform three runs (at minimum) on each floor type. We also test suction power with sand and rice separately. That comes to at least 18 tests per vacuum. To measure the results, we weigh the vacuum’s dust bin both before and after each run.
From there we can calculate the percentage of dirt and debris pickup for every run and the average amount of soil a vacuum manages to remove. Additionally, we run anecdotal (visual) pet hair tests for each vacuum, on all three floor types, to help us select the best cordless vacuum.
Which cordless vacuums cleaned up in CNET tests?
Let’s get right to the numbers, starting with our sand tests. The table below tells you the average percentage of sand each vacuum was able to remove from each of our three test surfaces. The vacuums are listed in order of overall sand removed in total, from the most to the least, so feel free to think of this as something of a sand test leaderboard.
Percentage of sand removed
Dyson V15 Detect 96.93% 95.28% 88.43%Samsung Jet 90 93.05% 85.71% 97.73%Tineco Pure One S11 98.77% 93.38% 78.43%Tineco Pure One S15 Pet 100.00% 88.33% 81.43%Samsung Jet 75 98.61% 90.56% 78.89%Tineco A11 Hero 98.47% 82.50% 72.45%Samsung Bespoke Jet 94.87% 81.25% 77.08%Dyson V11 Torque Drive 99.59% 78.43% 71.57%LG CordZero ThinQ 97.12% 80.88% 67.97%Shark Rocket Pet Pro 100.00% 67.59% 72.41%Eureka RapidClean Pro 94. 44% 64.81% 60.37%Dyson V8 Absolute 97.94% 68.30% 52.12%Bissell IconPet 89.74% 66.16% 54.04%Moosoo XL-618 99.07% 41.30% 52.22%Aposen Cordless Vacuum 67.09% 27.95% 37.67%
- Sand removed from hardwood floors
- Sand removed from from low-pile carpet
- Sand removed from mid-pile carpet
Note: Results listed are the average percentage of total material removed from test surface
As you can see, the Dyson V15 Detect is our top overall cleaner in these sand tests, but note that the Samsung Jet 90 actually outperformed it by a considerable margin on thick, plushy mid-pile carpet. Sucking sand out of carpets like those is a real challenge — most of the vacuums we test can’t even remove 80% of the stuff when all is said and done. The Jet 90 managed almost 98%, which is pretty outstanding. If you have thick carpets like those in your home, it’s definitely worth a look.
Meanwhile, the Tineco Pure One S11 is the only cordless vacuum in the top 5 of our sand tests that retails for less than $500. At a price of $400 (or less, if you catch a sale), it offers a high level of performance at a strong value relative to the competition, which is a large part of the reason why it’s our top recommended cordless vacuum.
That does it for sand — now let’s take a look at how the cordless vacuums we tested handled uncooked black rice, our stand-in for crumbs and other larger-sized bits of debris.
Percentage of rice removed
Tineco Pure One S11 100.00% 100.00% 100.00%Tineco Pure One S15 Pet 100.00% 100.00% 100.00%Shark Rocket Pet Pro 100.00% 100.00% 100.00%Moosoo XL-618 100.00% 100.00% 100.00%Tineco A11 Hero 97.48% 99.37% 97.63%Dyson V11 Torque Drive 98.25% 100.00% 94.68%LG CordZero ThinQ 95.65% 98.51% 98.27%Dyson V8 Absolute 100.00% 100.00% 92.13%Samsung Jet 90 93.05% 98.19% 97.73%Samsung Bespoke Jet 89.74% 98.21% 97.47%Samsung Jet 75 90.28% 98.41% 96.03%Dyson V15 Detect 96.93% 95.28% 88.43%Bissell IconPet 89.74% 93.80% 93.07%Eureka RapidClean Pro 71.76% 88. 62% 76.72%Aposen Cordless Vacuum Cleaner 43.35% 49.06% 46.90%
- Rice removed from hardwood floors
- Rice removed from from low-pile carpet
- Rice removed from mid-pile carpet
Note: Results listed are the average percentage of total material removed from test surface
As you can see, the black rice test is less of a challenge than the sand test, and a number of the vacuums we tested, including the top-rated Tineco Pure One S11, finished with a perfect rating across all three surfaces. Interestingly, that shortlist of perfect-rated cleaners includes two of our value picks, the Shark Rocket Pet Pro and the Moosoo XL-618. Neither one was a standout with sand (in fact, the Moosoo model was among the worst in those tests), but with larger crumbs at least, both are perfectly capable.
The Bissell IconPet features headlights and a nice-looking black and green build, but it wasn’t a top performer in our tests.
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Other considerations when choosing a cordless vacuum
When choosing the best vacuums in various categories we considered other factors associated with each. We noted any vacuums with especially short battery life or a particularly heavy weight that might make them a less desirable option.
Cordless vacuum battery life and runtime
Most of the vacuums on our list feature a runtime of 40 minutes before needing another charge, though a growing number of models are starting to offer higher-capacity batteries with runtimes of 60 minutes per charge. In truth, it’s a rare occasion that one would need more than 40 minutes of runtime for a single vacuuming session, and the prevalence of charging docks makes it easy to recharge in between cleaning runs. Because of this, battery life was not weighted as heavily as other features.
Cordless vacuum weight, size and bin capacity
All of the cordless vacuums we tested were between 4 and 7 pounds, but none was so heavy that it affected our recommendation. All of the vacuums on this list were also very similar in height and overall size. The Dyson models are both roughly 49 inches, while the Tineco A11 is shorter at just 43 inches tall.
The Dyson and Tineco models all have bin volumes of about 0.6 liter, which is fairly common across the category. Our alternate budget pick, the Moosoo XL-618, has double that capacity (1.3 liters) so you’ll need to empty the bin less often.
Cordless vacuum warranties
Cordless vacuum warranties will vary by manufacturer and by model, but the majority of models we’ve tested will offer at least a year of coverage, if not two. The Dyson and Tineco models we tested each offer two years of coverage, as does the Samsung Bespoke Jet, though Samsung only offers a single year for its Jet 75 and Jet 90 cleaners.
Why you should trust CNET testing
Our team of CNET experts, editors and lab technicians has been testing vacuums in a smart home and testing warehouse located in Louisville for over 10 years. In that time, we’ve refined our testing methods and assessments in a controlled environment to measure the proficiency of robot vacuums, full-size models and cordless stick vacuums alike. For more details, check out this in-depth article on how we test vacuums at CNET.
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What is the best cordless vacuum?
The best cordless stick vacuums are lightweight and maneuverable without sacrificing the cleaning power of a corded model (and without costing too much, either). After years of testing dozens of models, CNET’s ultimate favorite is the Tineco Pure One S11, which offers top-tier cordless cleaning power, a lightweight design and a lower asking price than comparable models from the likes of Dyson, Samsung and other top manufacturers.
That said, there are plenty of other perfectly capable cordless vacuums that we can recommend, too. To find them, we’ve spent countless hours testing the top models from brands like Shark, Bissell, Dyson, Tineco, Eureka and Samsung at the CNET Home product testing lab in Louisville, Kentucky. Specifically, we run a rigorous slate of tests to determine each cleaner’s capabilities when it comes to picking up a variety of messes on a variety of different floor types. Whether it’s sucking fine particles like dust and sand out of thick, plushy carpets or collecting crumbs and pet hair off of hardwood floors, we take a complete look at how each vacuum performs in a controlled setting before recommending anything.
So which cordless vacs did the best in our tests? Glad you asked. Our picks for the best cordless vacuums are listed below — and keep checking back, because we’ll update this list periodically whenever new models make their way through our lab.
Best cordless vacuums of 2023
Other cordless vacuums with great cleaning power
Tineco Pure One S15 Pet: Another top performer from Tineco, the Pure One S15 Pet is nearly identical to our top pick, the S11, but it costs an extra $100 at a retail price of $500. For the money, you’re essentially getting the same basic cleaner as the S11, but with an anti-tangle brush head that’s better designed for tackling excess amounts of pet hair, as well as a free-standing dock design that doesn’t need to be drilled into your wall. It was a top five finisher in both our sand and rice tests, but the S11 actually edged it out on both fronts with even better cleaning power at an even better value.
Samsung Jet 90: Our toughest cordless vacuum cleaning challenge is the mid-pile sand test, where we see how much sand each vacuum can suck out of thick, plushy carpet. Only three of the 15 cordless vacuums we’ve tested in recent years have been able to average pickup percentages better than 80% in that test: the Dyson V15 Detect, the Tineco Pure One S15 Pet, and the Samsung Jet 90, which led the way overall with an outstanding mid-pile sand pickup percentage of 98%. It’s a splurge for sure at a retail price of $650, but it’s still worthy of consideration if you have lots of thick carpets in your home.
Samsung Jet 75: Nearly identical to the Jet 90, the Samsung Jet 75 offers comparable cleaning power and a similarly attractive build, as well as the same 60-minute battery life, the same HEPA filtration, and the same 200 air watts of suction. Build-wise, the main difference is that the Jet 90 uses a free-standing dock while the Jet 75’s dock needs to be drilled into your wall. It wasn’t nearly as strong a performer as the Jet 90 in that mid-pile sand test, but the Jet 75 still performed well overall, and at $600, it retails for a little less.
Dyson V11 Torque Drive: With a motor that automatically adapts to the type of floor it’s cleaning and a fancy LCD display, the Dyson V11 Torque Drive certainly feels the part of an upgrade pick. At a retail price of $700, with sale prices often bringing that number down closer to $500, it’s priced like one, too. The good news is that the vacuum lived up to the hype with highly consistent cleaning power across all of our tests, but it was outperformed by newer models like the Dyson V15 Detect, as well as competitors that cost less from Tineco and Samsung.
Other cordless vacuum value picks
Shark Rocket Pet Pro: Our previous pick for best value, the Shark Rocket Pet Pro remains a solid budget option in 2023 provided you can find it in stock. Typically retailing for less than $300, it offers excellent cleaning performance on hardwood floors and with crumbs and other small bits of debris, along with satisfactory pickup power on carpets and with dust. It features HEPA filtration and a self-cleaning, anti-tangle brush head that’s helpful for preventing pet hair clogs, and it also converts to a convenient handheld cleaner when needed.
Moosoo XL-618: It wasn’t a strong performer in our toughest tests, but the Mooso XL-618 proved perfectly capable for basic cleaning — particularly with crumbs and on hardwood floors. It also converts to a handheld vac you can use to clean your car or clean furniture. Retailing for $150 and frequently on sale for closer to $100, the XL-618 is about as inexpensive as cordless vacuums get, so if you’re willing to sacrifice some cleaning power in order to save some cash, it’s worth a look.
How we test cordless vacuums
Putting cordless vacuums through their paces isn’t as complicated as testing a robot vacuum cleaner, but it still takes lots of time and careful effort to find the best cordless vacuum.
To get started, we hauled in 15 of the latest models from leading vacuum brands with high user ratings and reviews, and ran them through a series of tests designed to measure overall proficiency. We also tested cordless vacuums in a range of prices to see how much of a difference you can expect when you opt for a pricier model over a budget pick.
Testing cordless vacuums on different flooring
We run each vacuum in a straight line across three different surfaces (hardwood, low-pile carpet and midpile carpet). On all three test beds, the test area is 30.25 inches long.
The width of the test bed is proportional to the vacuum’s nozzle width, which we measure ourselves. We also use nozzle width, plus the flooring type, to calculate the soil density for each test, per International Electrotechnical Commission guidelines. The IEC is a global standards body responsible for managing testing procedures, among other things, for vacuum manufacturers.
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We test vacuums on three types of floor surfaces.
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Testing the cleaning ability of each cordless vacuum
We use three types of soil. To simulate small particle size, we use a mix of play sand and landscaping sand. To emulate larger dirt particles, we use uncooked black rice. To see how vacuums deal with pet hair, we use a mixture of clippings sourced to us through our local pet groomer.
We run tests in a straight line across all three floor types.
Brian Bennett/CNET
We perform three runs (at minimum) on each floor type. We also test suction power with sand and rice separately. That comes to at least 18 tests per vacuum. To measure the results, we weigh the vacuum’s dust bin both before and after each run.
From there we can calculate the percentage of dirt and debris pickup for every run and the average amount of soil a vacuum manages to remove. Additionally, we run anecdotal (visual) pet hair tests for each vacuum, on all three floor types, to help us select the best cordless vacuum.
Which cordless vacuums cleaned up in CNET tests?
Let’s get right to the numbers, starting with our sand tests. The table below tells you the average percentage of sand each vacuum was able to remove from each of our three test surfaces. The vacuums are listed in order of overall sand removed in total, from the most to the least, so feel free to think of this as something of a sand test leaderboard.
Percentage of sand removed
Dyson V15 Detect 96.93% 95.28% 88.43%Samsung Jet 90 93.05% 85.71% 97.73%Tineco Pure One S11 98.77% 93.38% 78.43%Tineco Pure One S15 Pet 100.00% 88.33% 81.43%Samsung Jet 75 98.61% 90.56% 78.89%Tineco A11 Hero 98.47% 82.50% 72.45%Samsung Bespoke Jet 94.87% 81.25% 77.08%Dyson V11 Torque Drive 99.59% 78.43% 71.57%LG CordZero ThinQ 97.12% 80.88% 67.97%Shark Rocket Pet Pro 100.00% 67.59% 72.41%Eureka RapidClean Pro 94. 44% 64.81% 60.37%Dyson V8 Absolute 97.94% 68.30% 52.12%Bissell IconPet 89.74% 66.16% 54.04%Moosoo XL-618 99.07% 41.30% 52.22%Aposen Cordless Vacuum 67.09% 27.95% 37.67%
- Sand removed from hardwood floors
- Sand removed from from low-pile carpet
- Sand removed from mid-pile carpet
Note: Results listed are the average percentage of total material removed from test surface
As you can see, the Dyson V15 Detect is our top overall cleaner in these sand tests, but note that the Samsung Jet 90 actually outperformed it by a considerable margin on thick, plushy mid-pile carpet. Sucking sand out of carpets like those is a real challenge — most of the vacuums we test can’t even remove 80% of the stuff when all is said and done. The Jet 90 managed almost 98%, which is pretty outstanding. If you have thick carpets like those in your home, it’s definitely worth a look.
Meanwhile, the Tineco Pure One S11 is the only cordless vacuum in the top 5 of our sand tests that retails for less than $500. At a price of $400 (or less, if you catch a sale), it offers a high level of performance at a strong value relative to the competition, which is a large part of the reason why it’s our top recommended cordless vacuum.
That does it for sand — now let’s take a look at how the cordless vacuums we tested handled uncooked black rice, our stand-in for crumbs and other larger-sized bits of debris.
Percentage of rice removed
Tineco Pure One S11 100.00% 100.00% 100.00%Tineco Pure One S15 Pet 100.00% 100.00% 100.00%Shark Rocket Pet Pro 100.00% 100.00% 100.00%Moosoo XL-618 100.00% 100.00% 100.00%Tineco A11 Hero 97.48% 99.37% 97.63%Dyson V11 Torque Drive 98.25% 100.00% 94.68%LG CordZero ThinQ 95.65% 98.51% 98.27%Dyson V8 Absolute 100.00% 100.00% 92.13%Samsung Jet 90 93.05% 98.19% 97.73%Samsung Bespoke Jet 89.74% 98.21% 97.47%Samsung Jet 75 90.28% 98.41% 96.03%Dyson V15 Detect 96.93% 95.28% 88.43%Bissell IconPet 89.74% 93.80% 93.07%Eureka RapidClean Pro 71.76% 88. 62% 76.72%Aposen Cordless Vacuum Cleaner 43.35% 49.06% 46.90%
- Rice removed from hardwood floors
- Rice removed from from low-pile carpet
- Rice removed from mid-pile carpet
Note: Results listed are the average percentage of total material removed from test surface
As you can see, the black rice test is less of a challenge than the sand test, and a number of the vacuums we tested, including the top-rated Tineco Pure One S11, finished with a perfect rating across all three surfaces. Interestingly, that shortlist of perfect-rated cleaners includes two of our value picks, the Shark Rocket Pet Pro and the Moosoo XL-618. Neither one was a standout with sand (in fact, the Moosoo model was among the worst in those tests), but with larger crumbs at least, both are perfectly capable.
The Bissell IconPet features headlights and a nice-looking black and green build, but it wasn’t a top performer in our tests.
Ry Crist/CNET
Other considerations when choosing a cordless vacuum
When choosing the best vacuums in various categories we considered other factors associated with each. We noted any vacuums with especially short battery life or a particularly heavy weight that might make them a less desirable option.
Cordless vacuum battery life and runtime
Most of the vacuums on our list feature a runtime of 40 minutes before needing another charge, though a growing number of models are starting to offer higher-capacity batteries with runtimes of 60 minutes per charge. In truth, it’s a rare occasion that one would need more than 40 minutes of runtime for a single vacuuming session, and the prevalence of charging docks makes it easy to recharge in between cleaning runs. Because of this, battery life was not weighted as heavily as other features.
Cordless vacuum weight, size and bin capacity
All of the cordless vacuums we tested were between 4 and 7 pounds, but none was so heavy that it affected our recommendation. All of the vacuums on this list were also very similar in height and overall size. The Dyson models are both roughly 49 inches, while the Tineco A11 is shorter at just 43 inches tall.
The Dyson and Tineco models all have bin volumes of about 0.6 liter, which is fairly common across the category. Our alternate budget pick, the Moosoo XL-618, has double that capacity (1.3 liters) so you’ll need to empty the bin less often.
Cordless vacuum warranties
Cordless vacuum warranties will vary by manufacturer and by model, but the majority of models we’ve tested will offer at least a year of coverage, if not two. The Dyson and Tineco models we tested each offer two years of coverage, as does the Samsung Bespoke Jet, though Samsung only offers a single year for its Jet 75 and Jet 90 cleaners.
Why you should trust CNET testing
Our team of CNET experts, editors and lab technicians has been testing vacuums in a smart home and testing warehouse located in Louisville for over 10 years. In that time, we’ve refined our testing methods and assessments in a controlled environment to measure the proficiency of robot vacuums, full-size models and cordless stick vacuums alike. For more details, check out this in-depth article on how we test vacuums at CNET.
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15 best cordless vacuum cleaners for the home: ranking 2023
A vacuum cleaner is an indispensable tool in any home. Everyone is used to the fact that a powerful device can only be overall, rather weighty and limited in movement by the length of the cord. In fact, everything is no longer so. Wireless models do an excellent job of cleaning and are very mobile – because they do not have a cord at all. Let’s figure out what battery devices are and how to choose them. To make the choice easier, we have compiled a rating of cordless vacuum cleaners in 2023.
Rating of the best cordless vacuum cleaners
Varieties of wireless units
How to choose a device
— Battery type
– Suction force
– Waste container capacity
— Duration of work
— Additional features
Rating 2023
– Manual models
— Stick vacuum cleaners
— Two in one
– Washing appliances
— Budget models
Battery powered devices have appeared relatively recently. During this time, due to their mobility, they have become very popular. There are three types of battery packs.
- Manual. Compact appliances with a small dust collector and a short suction tube. They are called automotive, because this is where they are used most often.
- Vertical. They are also stick vacuum cleaners, because they resemble a stick with a brush at the end. Convenient layout, mobility and good power are the pluses of verticals. There are two-in-one models, when the suction part is removed from the stick. It works in manual model mode.
- Robots. Fully automated devices that collect debris and mop the floor. The case is equipped with automatic control and wheels. They work independently according to a predetermined program.
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To choose the best cordless vacuum cleaner for your home, you need to consider several criteria.
Battery type
Li-ion batteries are the best choice. They have a higher energy density, that is, with the same capacity as a different type of battery, lithium will be more compact and lighter. In addition, they charge faster. Nickel-cadmium batteries are inferior to them in this.
Suction power
The more powerful the motor inside the housing, the better the device sucks up dirt particles and dust. The technical characteristics of the units are indicators from 20 to 150 watts. It is better to choose a larger value – the higher it is, the better the suction.
Dust bin capacity
The dust bin is located on the top of the machine. If it is too voluminous, it will be inconvenient to work with an electrical appliance. The optimal volume for small areas is 300-500 ml, but for large apartments it is worth choosing about 900 ml.
Runtime and charge time
The longer the device can be used without recharging, the better. Most often, this interval is from 20 to 80 minutes. It is optimal that it is enough with a small margin to clean the entire house. The appliance must be recharged as quickly as possible.
Additional features
The presence of a large number of different brush attachments makes the use of the unit as convenient as possible. So, for example, a turbo brush, in which a rotating roller is built in, will help to remove a variety of contaminants. At the same time, the shape of the roller can be different, there are models with several removable rollers. For wireless devices, it is better to take electric brushes, they do not reduce the suction power, as mechanical ones do.
A useful option is the illumination of the working area. This makes it possible to see dirt in areas where access is difficult, and remove them.
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Manual Models
Fride Blower
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Features
- Suction power: 80 W.
- Cleaning type: dry.
- Dust container: 150 ml.
- Battery: lithium-ion.
Advantages
- High pressure air blowing function.
- Two power modes.
- Vacuum bag adapter.
- Ability to use Type-C for battery charging.
Cons
- Battery capacity only lasts 20 minutes.
Kitfort KT-5119
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Features
- Suction power: 100W.
- Cleaning type: dry.
- Dust container: 500 ml.
- Battery: lithium-ion.
Pros
- Capable of sucking up small volumes of liquid.
- Equipped with three nozzles.
- Quiet operation – no more than 85 dB.
- Docking station with an organizer for storing removable brushes.
Cons
- It takes 5 hours to charge the battery
ProfiCare PC-AKS 3034
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Characteristics
- Suction power: 400 W.
- Cleaning type: dry.
- Dust container: 200 ml.
- Battery: Li-Ion.
Pros
- Ability to remove liquid.
- On the body of the toggle switch for adjusting the suction power
- Complete with 4 brush attachments.
- There is a fixed wall mount.
Cons
- The battery charge is designed for 20 minutes.
Stick Vacuums
Tefal XForceFlex 12.60TY98A9WO
One of the best cordless upright vacuum cleaners.
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Yandex. Market/BEST13.ru
Features
- Suction power: 320 W.
- Cleaning type: dry.
- Dust container: 900 ml.
- Battery: lithium-ion.
Pros
- Flexible body that allows you to clean the most hard-to-reach areas.
- Automatic adjustment of suction power. The device independently determines the type of coverage and adapts to it.
- Electronic control system.
- Autonomous operation time up to 45 min.
Cons
- High price.
Beko VRT 50225
Yandex. Market/MirTN
Yandex. Market/MirTN
Characteristics
- Suction power: 25 W.
- Cleaning type: dry.
- Dust container: 550 ml.
- Battery: Li-Ion.
Pros
- You can adjust the suction power, the toggle switch on the body.
- Vertical parking.
- Complete with turbo brush.
- Open 40 min. until the battery is discharged.
Cons
- Not powerful enough to clean fluffy floors.
Midea VSS1800
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Yandex. Market/TECHNO MARKET
Characteristics
- Suction power: 150 W.
- Cleaning type: dry.
- Dust container: 600 ml.
- Battery: lithium ion.
Pluses
- Complete with electric brush.
- Weighs a little, only 1,500 g. Therefore, it is convenient to work with them.
- Parks vertically.
- Electric brush with LED light.
Cons
- It takes at least six hours to charge.
Two-in-One
These are models that can be converted to manual when required.
Dauken BS220
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Yandex. Market/Dauken
Characteristics
- Suction power: 380 W.
- Cleaning type: dry.
- Dust container: 1000 ml.
- Battery: lithium-ion.
Pluses
- Mode selector switch on handle.
- Equipped with a turbo brush, the dust collector is equipped with an easy cleaning system.
- Double HEPA filtration.
- Illumination of the area to be cleaned.
Cons
- Weighs 2,300 g, which is quite inconvenient for long-term use.
Teqqo Powerstick Pet
Cordless vacuum cleaner with good power. Designed for homes with pets.
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Yandex. Market/TEQQO
Characteristics
- Suction power: 315 W.
- Cleaning type: dry.
- Dust container: 700 ml.
- Battery: lithium-ion.
Pluses
- Rotating electric brush with a motor that increases the suction power. There are replacement rollers.
- Three operating modes, toggle switch for their selection on the case.
- Light weight – only 1.4 kg.
- Special attachment for combing animals.
Cons
- High price.
Xiaomi Vacuum Cleaner G11
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Yandex. Market/Play-Off
Features
- Suction power: 185W.
- Cleaning type: dry.
- Dust container: 300 ml.
- Battery: lithium-ion.
Pluses
- Automatic suction control.
- There are three cleaning modes.
- Equipped with 4 brush heads, including an anti-tangle electric brush.
- Lightweight device, only 1,600 g.
Cons
- It is not very convenient to clean the dust container.
Best Cordless Wet Vacuums
Teqqo Aquastick
Yandex. Market/TEQQO
Yandex. Market/TEQQO
Characteristics
- Suction power: 150 W.
- Cleaning type: wet and dry.
- Dust container: 450 ml.
- Battery: lithium-ion.
Pros
- Four cleaning modes.
- Fast self-cleaning function for the machine and brush head.
- The built-in voice assistant provides information about the state of the appliance, helps you select the desired mode.
- Complete with multifunctional brush heads.
Cons
- Heavy weight: 4.2 kg without water tank.
Dauken BS220 STORM WATER PRO
Yandex. Market/Dauken
Yandex. Market/Dauken
Characteristics
- Suction power: 350 W.
- Cleaning type: wet and dry.
- Dust container: 1000 ml.
- Battery: Li-Ion.
Pros
- Illumination of the work area improves cleaning performance.
- Supplied with 4 nozzles, including a large and small turbo brush and a washing attachment.
- The model weighs 3 kg, which is a small weight for washing electrical appliances.
- Fully charged in four hours.
Cons
- Rather high price.
Polaris PVCS 7090
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Yandex. Market/Yandex. Market
Characteristics
- Suction power: 160 W.
- Cleaning type: wet and dry.
- Dust container: 600 ml.
- Battery: lithium-ion.
Pros
- Built-in UV lamp allows surfaces to be disinfected while washing.
- There are four cleaning modes.
- Complete with six nozzles.
- Electric turbo brush. It kind of pushes the unit, which allows it to easily move across the floor.
Cons
- Washing head is not very easy to remove.
Budget models
Futula V6 Global
Inexpensive but good cordless vacuum cleaner, one of the best budget models in the top.
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Yandex. Market/Eco-FriendlyLife
Features
- Suction power: 150W.
- Cleaning type: dry.
- Dust container: 600 ml.
- Battery: lithium-ion.
Pros
- Lightweight and compact model, weighs only 1400g. Parks vertically.
- battery is charged from the adapter. There is a charge level indicator.
- Includes electric brush plus two brush heads.
- Suction level can be adjusted, mechanical switch is located on the handle.
Cons
- Operates autonomously for about 20 minutes.
Pioneer VC454S
Yandex. Market/ONLINETRADE.RU
Yandex. Market/ONLINETRADE.RU
Characteristics
- Suction power: 20 W.
- Cleaning type: dry.
- Dust container: 400 ml.
- Battery: lithium-ion.
Pluses
- There are 2 operating modes.
- A dirty HEPA filter can be removed and washed.
- Three brush heads and docking station included. There is a storage compartment for removable items.
- Easy bin cleaning system installed.
Cons
- Low power, so it does not clean well piled surfaces, etc. After a lot of garbage has accumulated in the container, the quality of cleaning decreases.
JVC JH-VS120
Yandex. Market/ONLINETRADE.RU
Yandex. Market/ONLINETRADE.RU
Characteristics
- Suction power: 40W.
- Cleaning type: dry.
- Dust container: 500 ml.
- Battery: Li-Ion.
Pros
- Includes three brush heads. Including – motorized turbo brush with LED lamps
- Dual HEPA filtering circuit installed. Washable filters.
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Easy cleaning of the trash can – you need to press the button and shake the dust into the bucket.
- Designed for compact storage with wall mount and vertical parking.
Cons
- Does not vacuum carpets and other piled surfaces well enough. Cleans well on smooth surfaces.
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Inna Yasinovskaya
The best cordless vacuum cleaner for 2023
The best cordless vacuum cleaners are a fantastic thing. There is no cord to keep you tethered to an outlet, which means you can pick up all the dust, debris, or pet hair with little to no hassle.
Continuously improving battery and suction technology means that cordless vacuum cleaners are now confidently among the best vacuum cleaners of any type. They are incredibly handy, take up little space and are quite useful, whether you need a cordless vacuum cleaner for quick cleaning or a cordless model to replace an old corded one.
There are many options to choose from, but finding the perfect cordless vacuum cleaner is really easy: the hardest part is deciding which one is best for your home or business.
Read on to find out which is the best cordless vacuum cleaner for 2023.
Best cordless vacuum cleaner overall
1. Shark Stratos Cordless IZ862H / IZ400UK
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Price: AED 3336 ≈ 62551 RUB
SPECIFICATIONS
- Power: Cordless
- Weight: 4.07 kg
- Container volume: 0.7 l
- Operating time: up to 60 minutes
PLUSES
- Flexible nozzle for easy vacuuming under furniture
- Clean Sense IQ determines how dirty the floor is
- Powerful suction on carpets, hard floors and furniture
Shark Stratos is a new line of vacuum cleaners from one of the best brands of cordless vacuum cleaners.
Known as Shark Stratos Cordless with Clean Sense IQ IZ862H in the US or Shark Stratos Anti Hair Wrap Plus Cordless Vacuum IZ400UK in the UK. The ability of this vacuum cleaner to detect the amount of dirt on the floor and increase the suction power accordingly is certainly impressive. It is even claimed that this technology – Clean Sense IQ – increases the collection of dirt by 50%. The floor nozzle has built-in Anti-Odor technology, which prevents unpleasant odors.
The kit includes an Anti-Hair Wrap brush, which is very useful for families with long-haired and short-haired residents, and a flexible nozzle allows you to vacuum the floor under the sofa or sofa. The only thing the floor nozzle may not do well is cleaning tight spaces, but there are crevice and multi-surface nozzles for that.
Best Premium Cordless Vacuum Cleaner
2. Dyson V15 Detect Absolute
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Price: 2059 AED ≈ 38666 RUB
SPECIFICATIONS
- Power: Rechargeable
- Weight: 3.1 kg
- Container volume: 0.75 l
- Operating time: up to 60 minutes
PLUS
- Powerful suction
- Laser illuminates hidden dust
- Informative LCD display
Dyson’s latest vacuum cleaner is truly the best and one of the best cordless vacuum cleaners on the market today. It may be pricey, but with better performance and suction than the Dyson V11, and the same long-lasting battery for the same price, it’s worth every penny.
The vacuum cleaner does an excellent job of cleaning hard floors thanks to a laser that highlights microscopic dust invisible to the human eye. In Auto mode, the vacuum cleaner saves battery power by automatically adjusting the suction power depending on the type of floor and the amount of dust. There is also a convenient LCD screen that shows the remaining operating time.
The V15 Detect Absolute has a medium-sized dust container and is noisy at full power. Not to mention that it is quite pricey, but it is worth the money if you want the best vacuum cleaner on the market.
Dyson’s Best Inexpensive Cordless Vacuum Cleaner
3. Dyson Cyclone V10
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Price: AED 1570
SPECIFICATIONS
- Power: Cordless
- Weight: 2.
6 kg
- Container size: 0.75 l
- Operating time: Up to 60 minutes
PROS
- Easy to use
- Powerful suction
- Turns into a handheld vacuum cleaner
The predecessor to Dyson’s V11 series, the Dyson V10 cyclonic vacuum cleaner offers impressive cleaning power, but at a more affordable price, though not as competitive as other models on the market.
The cleaning performance is on par with the V11. On both carpets and hard floors, it does a great job picking up fine dust, pet hair, and even large debris like flakes and cat litter.
Dust bin size and runtime up to 60 minutes are the same as the V11, although please note that this figure decreases dramatically when using the most powerful suction modes. The vacuum cleaner can be converted into a handheld vacuum cleaner, just like other Dyson cordless vacuum cleaners.
At full power, it does not last as long as the V11, and it does not have the ability to automatically adjust the suction power depending on the type of floor to be cleaned. It also doesn’t have an LCD but is lighter and cheaper.
Best Cordless Vacuum for Large Houses
4. Dyson V11 Outsize
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Price: 4000 AED ≈ 75004 RUB
SPECIFICATIONS
- Power: Wireless
- Weight: 3.5 kg
- Container volume: 1.9 l
- Operating time: Up to 60 minutes
PLUS
- Powerful suction
- Larger container
- Wider nozzle for faster cleaning
The Best Cordless Vacuum Cleaner with Large Dust Bin is a must if you have a big house and the Dyson V11 Outsize really does it. The 1.9 liter dust bin holds 150% more debris than the Dyson V15 Detect Absolute, meaning you won’t have to empty it too often. The cleaning head is also wider than usual, which means you’ll be able to cover more ground than with a standard cordless vacuum cleaner, another feature that makes it a good fit for larger homes.
Easy to pick up cookie crumbs, grime and even flakes and cat litter. However, it is expensive, which makes it out of reach for some. Due to its large size, the vacuum cleaner is not very convenient to use in manual mode.
Good cordless vacuum cleaner for light dirt removal
5. Shark WandVac
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Price: 105 USD ≈ 7231 RUB
ISTIKI
- Power: Rechargeable
- Weight: 3 kg
- Container volume: 0.25 l
- Operating time: 16 minutes
PLUS
- Lightweight
- Strong suction
- Convenient tank emptying
A compact and lightweight cordless vacuum cleaner that is always at hand, ideal for quick and efficient cleaning of small dirt, and Shark WandVac is the best suited for this type of device.
Easy to use, it picked up fine dust from hard floors and carpets with ease in testing, although larger debris will require a few sweeps to pick up all the dirt. The vacuum cleaner can be used both as a nozzle and in manual mode. The dust container is smaller than average, so you’ll need to empty it more often, but it’s easy to do.
The Shark WandVac is loud and runs for about a quarter of what competing cordless vacuum cleaners offer. Thus, it is the best cordless vacuum cleaner for quick cleaning, not for big cleaning of the whole house.
Best Cordless Hardwood Vacuum Cleaner
6. Dyson Omni-glide
SPECIFICATIONS
- Power: Cordless
- Weight: 1.9 kg
- Container volume: 0.02 l
- Operating time: up to 20 minutes
PLUS
- Powerful suction
- Double soft brush protects hard floors
- Can be rotated in any direction
For homes with hard floors, the Dyson Omni-glide is the best cordless vacuum you can buy. With not one but two soft brushes, you can vacuum your home faster than ever without damaging your hard floor. Testing has shown that the vacuum cleaner collects dust and dirt very effectively.
Released just a few days after the V15 Detect Absolute, the Omni-glide sits well on the floor for easy maneuvering under low-lying furniture, while four 360-degree casters on the bottom of the scrub head allow the cleaner to move in any direction.
The Dyson Omni-glide can only last 20 minutes on a single charge, although the battery inside the vacuum cleaner’s handle is replaceable.
The
Omni-glide is one of Dyson’s more affordable vacuum cleaners. But compared to other vacuum cleaners on the market, it is still pricey, especially considering that it cannot be used on carpets.
How to choose the best cordless vacuum cleaner
With such a wide range of cordless vacuum cleaners on the market, choosing the right one can seem like a daunting task.
Start by checking how long the battery lasts between charges and whether it can be replaced so that if the battery runs out while cleaning, you don’t have to wait for the vacuum cleaner to charge before continuing. The size of the dust container also affects the number of cleaning breaks. If you have a large house, look for models with larger than usual dust boxes.
If you have hard floors, look for a cordless vacuum cleaner with a special nozzle that has a softer brush roller so that it doesn’t damage the floor while cleaning.
Also check if the vacuum cleaner can get under furniture and any narrow spaces you have in your home.
If you have furry friends, you’ll be pleased to know that there are many models designed for cleaning pet hair from floors and upholstered furniture. Cordless vacuum cleaners are designed to be on hand whenever you need them, but how often you clean depends on the number of people and pets in your home, as well as how often you are at home.
If you’re still unsure, read on for advice on which type of vacuum cleaner you should buy, as well as a comparison of canister and upright vacuum cleaners.
Is Shark better than Dyson?
Shark and Dyson are the two biggest brands in the cordless vacuum market today. They seem equal when it comes to suction power, but the Shark models are slightly more affordable than the Dyson models, which might make you wonder if the Shark is better than the Dyson?
Shark vacuum cleaners are not as elegant and stylish as Dyson vacuum cleaners. They’re also often heavier, and while they feature useful tech like preventing hair from tangling around the air brush and flexible attachments for cleaning hard-to-reach areas, they’re not as high-tech as Dyson’s offerings.
For example, the Dyson V15 Detect, the latest top-of-the-line cordless vacuum cleaner, features a laser built into the floor nozzle that illuminates hidden dust for a thorough home cleaning. In addition, they have longer-lasting batteries than the Shark models.
So are Shark vacuums better than Dyson? This largely depends on the layout of your home, your budget, and the types of surfaces you want to clean.
How to vacuum properly
Of course, using a vacuum cleaner is not rocket science, right? However, many of us waste our energy if we don’t vacuum properly. Vacuuming the floors as quickly as possible is good for a quick cleanup before guests arrive, but it’s not enough to clean the floors thoroughly every time.
If you want to deep clean the floor, start at the edges of the room with a crevice tool. Walk around the room, slowly moving the crevice tool from side to side so that it collects dust that has settled near the baseboards.
After you have cleaned the edges of the room, use the normal floor nozzle of the vacuum cleaner and walk slowly back and forth across the room. Repeat the same movements in reverse all over the floor so that nothing is left behind.
Are cordless vacuum cleaners worth the money?
Cordless vacuum cleaners have come a long way in recent years and can now rival the power and performance of premium upright and container vacuum cleaners. Since many models are suitable for use as a handheld vacuum cleaner, cordless vacuum cleaners can now be used as a single vacuum cleaner, rather than as a convenient addition to a bulkier upright model.
The downside, of course, is the need to charge cordless vacuum cleaners, but many of them now come with a second battery, and running times of up to 60 minutes will likely allow you to go around the whole house on one charge (unless your house is very large).
Vacuum cleaners with bag and without bag
Do not know which vacuum cleaner is better to choose – with bag or without bag? In terms of suction power, these two vacuum cleaners are equally good and can easily pick up fine dust and debris from hard floors.
Bag vacuum cleaners are easier to empty, making them the best choice for allergy sufferers. The dirt is contained in a bag that you just need to remove from the vacuum cleaner and immediately throw it into the trash.
However, bagged vacuum cleaners can be more expensive in the long run because you have to buy replacement bags for your vacuum cleaner. It’s also harder to tell when the bag needs to be replaced, as some models only have a tiny indicator that may not be visible at first glance. Whereas in bagless vacuums, the dust container is usually made of clear plastic so it is easy to see when it needs to be emptied. Bagless vacuum cleaners are also a more environmentally friendly choice, since dust bags are currently non-degradable.
Are cordless vacuum cleaners as good as corded ones?
Cordless vacuum cleaners have been around for over two decades, and if the first models weren’t as good at picking up dust, they aren’t anymore.
Many cordless vacuum cleaners on the market are equal and in some cases even better than corded vacuum cleaners when it comes to picking up dust and dander from carpets and hard floors. They are also more versatile than cordless vacuums as they can be converted into lightweight portable vacuums that are suitable for use on upholstery, at heights, and even in a car.
However, there is one area where they can’t compete with cordless vacuum cleaners, and that is the capacity of the dust container. On average, cordless vacuum cleaners have dust containers ranging from 0. 2 to 0.75 liters, while traditional cordless vacuum cleaners, whether it be a piano or a container, have a volume of 1 to 2 liters. The only exception is the Dyson V11 Outsize vacuum cleaner, which has a volume of 1.9 liters. However, it is very expensive compared to other cordless vacuum cleaners and much more bulky.
Which cordless vacuum cleaner has the longest battery life?
Cordless vacuum cleaners can run from 10 to 60 minutes depending on the suction level they are used at. The stronger the suction, the shorter the battery life.
In testing, the Miele Triflex HX1 Cat & Dog has the longest battery life. While it lasted 60 minutes at its lowest suction power, as did the Dyson V15 Detect, Dyson V11 Outsize and Shark Anti Hair Wrap Cordless Stick Vacuum Cleaner with PowerFins & Flexology, it lasted just over 16 minutes at its highest suction power.
While the Dyson V15 only lasted 15 minutes, the Shark only lasted 11 minutes. It’s also worth noting that all three vacuum cleaners mentioned here come with replaceable batteries.