Best Vacuum Cleaners (2026)

We analyzed 47 critics across 31 models to find the best vacuum cleaners.

#1Also Great

4 critics reviewed this$338

Outstanding

Excellent suction power

HEPA filtration

Versatile for multiple surfaces

Premium price point

Heavy on max power setting on carpets

Best for most

$330

Powered lift-away

Great at cleaning carpets

Bulky design

#3Also Great

$400

Lightweight design

Auto-adjusting suction power

Expensive price point

Low cost

$40

Lightweight at 3 lbs

Affordable price point

Short battery life (20 minutes)

Quick Comparison

#	Product	Score	Price	Top Pro	Top Con
1	Dyson V15 Detect	92	$338	Excellent suction power	Premium price point
2	Shark Stratos az3002	90	$330	Powered lift-away	Bulky design
3	Dyson V12 Detect Slim	86	$400	Lightweight design	Expensive price point
4	Bissell Featherweight	81	$40	Lightweight at 3 lbs	Short battery life (20 minutes)