The Best Cordless Vacuums
We looked at the top 18 Cordless Vacuums and dug through the reviews from 96 of the most popular review sites including and more. The result is a ranking of the best Cordless Vacuums.
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Our Picks For The Top Cordless Vacuums
- The Best Cordless Vacuum
- 1. Hoover Compact Rechargeable Cordless Vacuum
- 2. Tineco S3 Upright Self-Propelled Cordless Vacuum
- 3. Shark Navigator Lightweight Cordless Bagless Vacuum
- 4. Whall Aucma 250W Filtering Cordless Stick Vacuum
- 5. Dyson V8 Bagless Cordless Vacuum Cleaner
- 6. MOOSOO K17 2-In-1 Handheld Cordless Vacuum
- 7. ONSON Compact Rechargeable Cordless Vacuum
- 8. INSE 6-In-One Rechargeable Stick Cordless Vacuum
- 9. Shark Ionflex Duoclean Cordless Vacuum
- 10. Dyson V7 Carpet Home Cordless Vacuum Cleaner
- 11. Dyson V11 Battery Powered Cordless Stick Vacuum
- 12. Bissell Air Ram 1984 Compact LED Cordless Vacuum
- 13. Dirt Devil Reach Max Plus Spin4Pro Cordless Vacuum
- 14. Hoover Linx Extreme Recline Handle Cordless Vacuum Cleaner
- 15. Dirt Devil Extreme Power Pet Cordless Vacuum
- 16. Dirt Devil Easy Clean Filter Cordless Vacuum
- 17. Dyson Cyclone V10 Motorhead Balanced Cordless Stick Vacuum
- 18. Eufy Homevac Crevice Cleaning Cordless Vacuum
Great for Small ApartmentsThe compact design of this cordless vacuum makes it perfect for dorm rooms or small apartments.
Top ChoiceThanks to the two-tank technology used on this cordless vacuum, you don't have to worry about your clean and dirty water mixing.
Big Dust CupGet lots of cleaning done, without having to constantly empty the dust cup.
Slim DesignThis cordless vacuum weighs just 10 pounds, so you won't have any trouble moving it from room to room.
Why we recommend these cordless vacuums?
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Our experts reviewed the top 18 Cordless Vacuums and also dug through the reviews from 96 of the most popular review sites including and more. The result is a ranking of the best of the best Cordless Vacuums.
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The Best Overall
Hoover Compact Rechargeable Cordless Vacuum
Our Take
Not only does this cordless vacuum work on both carpet and hardwood flooring, it's also lightweight and easy to maneuver. Pet owners will appreciate the oversized dirt cup, which can hold plenty of pet hair. The powerful motor is also a plus, as it makes quick work of your daily chores.
The Best Bang For Your Buck
Shark Navigator Lightweight Cordless Bagless Vacuum
Our Take
This cordless vacuum is quiet and comes with a large dust cup, so you can clean anytime and pick up tons of dirt before emptying the vacuum out.
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Overall Product Rankings
14. Hoover Linx Extreme Recline Handle Cordless Vacuum Cleaner
17. Dyson Cyclone V10 Motorhead Balanced Cordless Stick Vacuum
Our Cordless Vacuum Findings
Hoover Compact Rechargeable Cordless Vacuum
What We Liked: Not only does this cordless vacuum work on both carpet and hardwood flooring, it’s also lightweight and easy to maneuver. Pet owners will appreciate the oversized dirt cup, which can hold plenty of pet hair. The powerful motor is also a plus, as it makes quick work of your daily chores.
Tineco S3 Upright Self-Propelled Cordless Vacuum
What We Liked: If you’re looking for a reliable wet dry vacuum to keep your sealed hardwood floors looking their best, this model is an excellent choice. It’s lightweight and easy to maneuver and can run for up to 25 minutes on one charge. It also runs quietly, so you’ll be able to clean while your little ones nap.
Shark Navigator Lightweight Cordless Bagless Vacuum
What We Liked: This cordless vacuum is quiet and comes with a large dust cup, so you can clean anytime and pick up tons of dirt before emptying the vacuum out.
Whall Aucma 250W Filtering Cordless Stick Vacuum
What We Liked: With this cordless vacuum, you’ll be able to switch between three modes. Standard mode is best for pet hair, while medium mode is used to clean up dirt and crumbs. For those larger jobs, such as cleaning up a cereal spill, the max mode is what you want to use.
Dyson V8 Bagless Cordless Vacuum Cleaner
What We Liked: This cordless vacuum is a great choice because of its long battery life — a total of 40 minutes — and its suction capability on carpet, hardwoods and when dealing with pet hair.
Our Cordless Vacuum Buying Guide
Cleaning the house can be a real drag, especially because you’ve likely got much better things to do with your free time. But gone are the frustrating days of tripping over your vacuum cord or trying to maneuver the vacuum in one hand while keeping ahold of the cord in another. Thanks to a little ingenuity, you can now buy a cordless vacuum, which means you never have to worry about the cord getting tangled or sucked into the vacuum again (nor do you have to worry about your new puppy pretending the vacuum cord is a chew toy!).
Cordless vacuums also make it so that you never have to stop cleaning to unplug the cord, then replug it into a closer wall outlet, which can be super frustrating if you’re short on time and just need to get the job done in a flash. Most cordless vacuum models attach to a docking station for charging. Then, when you’re ready to clean your floors, you simply remove the vacuum from the docking station and start vacuuming. Some models, for example, have a removable and rechargeable lithium-ion battery that lasts about 32 minutes before you’ll need to recharge it again, which many people say is enough time to vacuum several rooms in your home, depending on their size.
If you’ve never seen a cordless vacuum up close, you’ll notice that they look a bit different than a standard vacuum. Many of these vacuums are long and slender with a dirt bin and a motorhead on top. Others look very similar to a traditional vacuum cleaner with a cord. Some cordless vacuums can also easily become handheld vacuums by simply removing the motorhead from the vacuum stick, which makes for a quick and painless transition. Some cordless vacuums have a rotating or swivel head that makes it easy to clean tough corners or get into tight spots, such as under the couch or the bed.
Cordless vacuums tend to be lighter and smaller than other vacuums, which makes them super useful if you’re short on time and just need to zip around to clean before guests arrive. They’re also helpful if you can’t lift heavy objects or your home has lots of stairs — no more lugging a heavy vacuum around. Cordless vacuums also tend to take up less space than other vacuums, so they’re perfect for smaller spaces such as apartments and condos.
DWYM Fun Fact
You can thank NASA for your cordless vacuum — yes, NASA. The reason we have cordless vacuums in our homes today is because NASA needed a company to design a special drill so that Apollo astronauts could extract core samples from the moon in the early 1960s. Since they were on the moon with no power source, the drill had to be cordless, lightweight and small. NASA asked The Black & Decker Manufacturing Company to design something and the company pulled through by developing a battery-powered technology, which was the precursor to today’s modern cordless power tools and vacuums. Thanks, NASA!
The Cordless Vacuum Tips and Advice
- One of the key factors you’ll want to consider when purchasing a cordless vacuum is battery life since this will determine how long you can run your cordless vacuum before it needs to be charged. Cordless vacuums can run, on average, between 15 and 45 minutes between charges, depending on the type of vacuum and the setting you select. You won’t be able to use your cordless vacuum for very long if you select the highest-power mode, so keep that in mind when you start cleaning. For example, some models can run for up to 30 minutes, depending on which mode you’re using to clean your house.
- Cordless vacuums typically use one of three types of batteries: lithium-ion, nickel-metal hydride and nickel-cadmium. Each battery type has its own pros and cons, and they all have varying levels of power, shelf life, replacement cost and charge capacity. Lithium-ion batteries, for instance, tend to be more expensive than nickel-cadmium batteries and you may have to be careful not to overcharge them. Generally speaking, nickel-cadmium batteries tend to need to be replaced more often than the other types, while nickel-metal hydride batteries are more expensive but they hold a lot of power from each charge. Typically, your battery will not be covered under a limited warranty if it fails because of normal wear and tear. Over time, you can likely expect to have to replace the battery for your cordless vacuum.
- You’ll also want to consider the weight of the vacuum. If being lightweight is important to you, you’ll want to take a look at the product specs for each cordless vacuum. They typically range from 2 to 7 pounds.
- Most cordless vacuums come with washable filters, which means you’ll need to keep an eye on how dirty this filter becomes and clean it periodically to keep the vacuum running properly.
- Cordless vacuums come with an array of accessories and attachments. Some of the most common accessories are crevice cleaners, mini brushes and extension heads. One model, for example, includes a duster crevice tool, a dusting brush, a wide upholstery tool, an anti-allergen dust brush, a battery and a charger.
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