We’ve spent hundreds of hours testing all kinds of vacuums, measuring how well they pick up everything from pebbles to fine dust. For example, a good budget vacuum cleaner can be a useful tool but it probably won't last as long as a pricier pick.
The right stick vacuum is great for quick clean-ups but generally won't have the strength to maintain the whole house. A robot vacuum can do a lot to save you from daily maintenance, but you’ll still need an upright vacuum (or a canister model) for deeper cleaning. And that is only naming a few vacuum cleaner types.
Below are our best picks for these types and more, including vacuums for hardwood floors, handheld and car vacuums, carpet cleaners and steam cleaners, as well as shop vacs.
Best Upright Vacuum
Eureka Brushroll Clean
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Brushroll Clean Technology
SuctionSeal Technology
High Efficiency Allergen Filter
- Cleaning Performance 90%
- Noise Level 86 decibels
- Weight 20.7 pounds
- Warranty 3 years
- Pet Hair Score 9 out of 10
- Avg. Cleaning Time (h:m:s) 1:30:00
- Loudness (decibels) 56 dB
- Bin Size 3 KG
- Smart Home Connectivity None
- Size 28.8 x 15.2 x 11.3 inches
This vacuum was not the most impressive for maneuverability because it lacks a swiveling head. It makes up for it in some ways, though. It has a nice wide cleaning path that helps you cover a lot of real estate in a hurry, and it is lighter than average, which adds to its maneuverability. We were able to get it where it needed to go during testing.
- Is low maintenance
- Includes a pause feature
- Has a compact design
- No audible alarm
- Average, two-year warranty
- No thermal carafe option
Best Canister Vacuum
Dyson Cinetic Big Ball Animal
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No filters to wash
No bags to buy
- Cleaning Performance 90%
- Noise Level 86 decibels
- Weight 20.7 pounds
- Warranty 3 years
- Pet Hair Score 9 out of 10
- Avg. Cleaning Time (h:m:s) 1:30:00
- Loudness (decibels) 56 dB
- Bin Size 3 KG
- Smart Home Connectivity None
- Size 28.8 x 15.2 x 11.3 inches
This vacuum was not the most impressive for maneuverability because it lacks a swiveling head. It makes up for it in some ways, though. It has a nice wide cleaning path that helps you cover a lot of real estate in a hurry, and it is lighter than average, which adds to its maneuverability. We were able to get it where it needed to go during testing.
- Is low maintenance
- Includes a pause feature
- Has a compact design
- No audible alarm
- Average, two-year warranty
- No thermal carafe option
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