Best Vacuum Cleaners (2026)

We analyzed 112 publications across 153 models to find the best vacuum cleaners.

Best for most

Best Overall

5 expert reviews$270

Outstanding

Powered lift-away

Great at cleaning carpets

Excellent pickup on carpet and hard floors

Bulky design

Bulkier than a stick vac

#2Also Great

$300

Versatile cleaning capabilities

Easy to use with well-labeled controls

Heavy weight at 17.2 pounds

#3Also Great

$650

High-quality build

Good battery life

Expensive

Low cost

$150

Lightweight design

Budget friendly

Short battery life

Quick Comparison

#	Product	Score	Price	Top Pro	Top Con
1	Shark Stratos az3002	90	$270	Powered lift-away	Bulky design
2	Shark Stratos	89	$300	Versatile cleaning capabilities	Heavy weight at 17.2 pounds
3	Dyson V15 Detect Absolute	88	$650	High-quality build	Expensive
4	Levoit LVAC-200	84	$150	Lightweight design	Short battery life