7 Best Cordless Vacuums [Tested and Reviewed]

The V15 Detect was released in 2021 and is Dyson’s best vacuum. It has a piezoelectric sensor that measures dust based on vibrations and a green laser that helps detect debris. This vacuum boasts overwhelming suction power that can clean any surface. The Fluffy Cleaner Head picks up small debris, large debris, and hair on hardwood and tile flooring, while the Motorbar Cleaner Head draws out sand from the carpet.

When you empty the dust canister, debris stuck to the filter gets scraped off automatically, so all you need to do is wash off the pre-motor filter to clean it. When its suction power was on medium, the battery lasted 45 minutes, which is above average. In addition, a display on the handle tells you how much battery life you have left down to the second, so you don’t have to worry about the vacuum shutting off while you’re using it.

It can’t be beaten in terms of power and functionality, but it’s a bit heavier and noisier than we’d like. It glides effortlessly across the floor when vacuuming, but it feels heavy when you lift it. This might not be the best option if you need to carry it up and down stairs regularly. On top of that, the Motorbar Cleaner Head makes a lot of noise when it hits the floor, even in eco mode, which is the weakest. We recommend using the Fluffy Cleaner Head when you use it at night.

This is the best cordless vacuum on the market, with plenty of suction power and a long-lasting battery. It won’t leave you disappointed about switching from a corded unit and is capable of serving as your primary vacuum.

The Dyson V8 Absolute was released in 2016, but it’s still a popular model even today. As its name suggests, it comes with eight attachments, including a Fluffy Cleaner Head. This vacuum has the suction power you expect from a Dyson. It misses slightly more debris than the V15, but you can use the two brush heads to tackle any floor type. You shouldn’t run into any situations this vacuum can’t handle.

This vacuum has two areas that you'll need to clean, both of which can be washed. It has one more part to wash compared to the V15, but debris is removed automatically when you open the cyclone cylinder in this model, just like the V15. It doesn’t take much longer to clean than the V15. You can change the suction power between high and low. On low with the brush head attached, it lasted 36 minutes. On the other hand, it only lasted eight minutes and 31 seconds on high. It has powerful suction regardless, so keeping it on low is a good idea.

Unlike the V15, it doesn’t display how much battery you have left. However, it’s lighter than the V15, so it’s great for people who frequently need to lift it or carry it up and down stairs. On top of that, it’s quieter as well. The Motobar Cleaner Head does make some knocking noises, but using the Fluffy Cleaner Head on low mode keeps the noise down to 63.1 decibels. While it lacks some features, it’s quiet and user-friendly, making it a well-balanced product. This vacuum is excellent for people looking for easy cleaning.

Tineco makes smart appliances, mostly vacuum cleaners and floor scrubbers. Their Pure One S11 vacuum cleaner can connect with an app, has an automatic mode, and is lightweight. It can’t match the suction power of a Dyson, but it takes care of even small debris on hard floors. However, it couldn’t remove the debris from deep crevices in low or high pile carpet, and hair gets tangled up in the brush head. This vacuum is best for people without pets and who have mostly wood or tile floors.

The main draw of this vacuum is how quiet it is, as it dominates the competition in this regard. It was the only product we tested that stayed below 65 decibels, even on high. This makes it an excellent choice for people who clean at night or don’t want to disturb their neighbors or family. Its battery lasts 28 minutes in auto mode. This is usually long enough, but it depends on how dirty your floor is. The vacuum only displays remaining battery life with three bars, but you can check the exact percentage by connecting it to the app.

It’s relatively light, making it easy to handle. However, it’s hard to turn it the way you want due to the curve of the juncture between the unit and the brush head. It wasn’t good at making tight turns around furniture or under the sofa. This is the product for you if you’re looking for a quiet vacuum for mostly hardwood or composite flooring or tile.

Shark produces the Wandvac vacuum, and its self-emptying system automatically dumps debris into the wastebasket attached to the charging dock, so you don’t need to empty it by hand. It seemed to clean up large and small debris at a glance, but many grains of sand fell from the brush head when we lifted it. We had to go over small debris repeatedly to clean it up, so it didn’t do the best on hard surfaces.

On the other hand, it demonstrated Dyson-level suction power on low-pile carpet. Hair didn’t get tangled in the head, so this is an excellent vacuum for people with pets and a lot of carpet. However, it only has one mode and it only lasted 11 minutes and 45 minutes with the head attached. This isn’t long enough to clean your entire home at once.

It’s easy to use, as it doesn’t weigh much and turns easily. Its small dust canister makes it easy to use under sofas and in other tight spaces. However, the weak battery is concerning. This tool might be best in a supporting role, such as cleaning up debris left over on the carpet by a robot vacuum.

Miele is a legacy household appliance brand from Germany. The Triflex HX1 features an adjustable connection between the pipe and the motor, which allows you to use it as a stick, upright, or as a handheld vacuum. It has good suction power on hardwood, tile, and low-pile carpet, picking up all the fine grains of sand. However, hair tends to get tangled up in the brush head, so this isn’t the best choice if you have a pet. In addition, it left some residual debris in high-pile carpet.

It has a low, medium, and high setting. The battery lasted 20 minutes and 15 seconds, a little on the shorter end of the spectrum. This is a good option for people with smaller homes or those who want to clean a few rooms every day. This was the heaviest vacuum we tested, weighing more than eight pounds. This gives it a feeling of stability but makes it hard to lift, so it’s not ideal if your house is two stories or more. Turning it is also challenging, so using this vacuum is not a smooth experience.

While the selling point of this vacuum is its ability to change shapes, we found that it took a long time to switch from one shape to another. It’s better to choose the right vacuum from the start, such as a cordless one if you want to clean under sofas and an upright one if you mainly clean floors or want to stand it up without making space for a charging dock.

Black+Decker's vacuum has a removable lithium-ion battery that can be used interchangeably with other Black+Decker devices. It cleared all debris on wood floors and tile except for large crumbs. In addition, it sucked up hair without letting it get tangled, so this is a good vacuum for pet owners. However, it did not perform well on high pile carpet.

It has three modes: low, medium, and high. The battery lasted 20 minutes and 50 seconds on medium, which doesn't quite measure up to our top products. It's more suited for cleaning one room at a time than cleaning the whole house at once. Weighing in at six pounds 14 ounces, it's on the heavy side for a cordless vacuum. However, it's easy to turn by simply moving your wrist. That being said, the brush head is relatively large, making tight turns difficult.

It doesn't sport an automatic mode or self-cleaning filter, but it has the useful feature of being able to stand up on its own. If you want to take a break while cleaning, you don't need to lean it against a wall or lay it on the floor. This is an excellent vacuum for pet owners and those who don't want to compromise on either cleaning ability for affordability.

The RapidClean Pro is produced by Eureka, which has been in the vacuum business for over 100 years. It claims to pack powerful cleaning in a five-pound, five-ounce frame. Its weight makes it very easy to use. It’s easy to turn, and the dust canister is near the handle, which allows you to clean tight spaces, such as under the sofa. However, it falls short on the most critical point: suction power. While it does pick up large debris, it can’t pick up sand thoroughly, and some of it falls from the head.

On top of that, the brush can’t rotate on high-pile carpet, which prevents it from picking anything up. We feel this isn’t the right choice for carpets. Its battery life is a major plus, though. It has two modes, low and high, and the battery lasts 59 minutes and 18 seconds on low. As we mentioned, it doesn’t have much suction power in that mode.

While it can’t stand on its own, it has a dip in the back that allows it to hang on a shelf or sofa. However, it has no other notable features. Finally, hair gets tangled up in it easily, so it’s not a good fit for pet owners.