Vacuums: Reviews and Buying Guides

Get your home clean in a jiffy with the best product tested vacuums out there. From robotic vacuums that clean while you are at work to canister vacuums that tackle pet hair—we have the best models for your needs.
A group of dustbusters tested by The Spruce sit on a floor decorated with a high-pile carpet.
We Tested the Best Dustbusters for Easy Cleaning
All of the vacuums The Spruce tested at The Lab sit in front of a couch.
The Best Vacuum Cleaners, Tested by Our Experts
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We Tested the Best Lightweight Vacuums—Here Are Our Favorites
four robot vacuums with boxes
We Tested the Best Robot Vacuums for Tidying Up Your Rugs and Floors
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The Best Wet-Dry Vacuums for Picking Up Every Kind of Mess
A group of car vacuums sit on a paved driveway near a red car after The Spruce's product tester tested them.
We Tested the Best Car Vacuums for Keeping Your Interior Fresh
Eureka Blaze 3-in-1 Swivel Lightweight Stick Vacuum
Eureka Blaze 3-in-1 Swivel Lightweight Stick Vacuum Review
BLACK+DECKER Cordless Lithium Hand Vacuum
The BLACK+DECKER Cordless Lithium Hand Vacuum Is Powerful and Convenient
Best Canister Vacuums
Here Are the Best Canister Vacuums of 2022, Tested by Us
Bissell Spotbot Pet
Bissell Spotbot Pet Review
Bissell Pet Hair Eraser Corded Handheld Vacuum
Bissell Pet Hair Eraser Corded Handheld Vacuum Review
A group of cordless stick vacuums sit in front of a couch during The Spruce's vacuum test at The Lab
The Best Cordless Stick Vacuums, Tested by The Spruce
The 7 Best Dyson Vacuums, Tested in Our Lab
The Best Dyson Vacuums, Tested by The Spruce
A group of handheld vacuums sit on a couch during The Spruce's vacuum test at The Lab.
We Tested the Best Handheld Vacuums to Use Anywhere
BISSELL CleanView Swivel Pet Rewind Upright Vacuum 2256
The Best Hardwood Floor Vacuums, Tested by The Spruce
BLACK+DECKER POWERSERIES 2-in-1 Cordless Stick Vacuum
The 7 Best Cheap Vacuum Cleaners, Tested in Our Lab
Seven Shark vacuums stand in front of a couch during The Spruce's vacuum test at The Lab.
We Tested the 8 Best Shark Vacuums for Your Home
Best Upright Vacuums
We Tested the Best Upright Vacuums—Here Are Our Favorites
The 8 Best Vacuums for Carpets, Tested by The Spruce
The Best Vacuums for Carpets, Tested in Our Lab
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The Best Vacuums at Walmart That Are Affordable and Versatile
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The Best Vacuums for Allergies and Small Particles
Black+Decker HSVJ520JMBF27 Cordless Stick Vacuum
Black+Decker 2-IN-1 Cordless Lithium Ion Stick + Hand Vacuum Review
Hoover LiNX Cordless Stick Vacuum
Hoover LiNX Cordless Stick Vacuum Review
Dyson V8 Absolute Cord-Free Vacuum
Dyson V8 Absolute Cord-Free Vacuum Review
Hoover PowerDash Pet Compact Carpet Cleaner
Review: The Hoover PowerDash Pet Compact Carpet Cleaner Is Small but Mighty
Dyson V10 Absolute
Dyson Cyclone V10 Absolute Vacuum Review
Eureka Powerspeed Base
We Tested the Eureka Powerspeed Base Vacuum Cleaner
Dyson Ball Multi Floor 2
Dyson Ball Multi Floor 2, Big Performance in a Compact Package
iRobot Roomba 690
iRobot Roomba 690 Review
Bissell PowerForce Helix Bagless Upright Vacuum
We Tested Bissell's PowerForce Helix Bagless Upright Vacuum
Hoover WindTunnel 3 High Performance Pet Upright Vacuum
Hoover WindTunnel 3 High Performance Pet Upright Vacuum Review
Miele
Miele Compact C2 Electro + PowerLine Vacuum Is Worth It
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We Tested the Best Roombas for a Hands-Free Chore Day
Shark Freestyle Pro Cordless Vacuum
Shark Freestyle Pro Cordless Vacuum Review
Eufy RoboVac 30C MAX
Helpful for Pet Homes: Eufy RoboVac 30C MAX Review
Cat staring at an iRobot Roomba
iRobot Roomba s9+ Robot Vacuum Review
MOOSOO Cordless Vacuum
“Ultra-light and Versatile:” MOOSOO Cordless Vacuum
Bissell Hard Floor Expert Deluxe Canister Vacuum
Bissell Hard Floor Expert Deluxe Canister Vacuum Review
Hoover ONEPWR Evolve Cordless Upright Vacuum
Why Our Reviewer Says This Vacuum is “Tough on Pet Hair”
Oreck Commercial XL2100RHS Upright Vacuum Cleaner
Oreck Commercial XL2100RHS Upright Vacuum Cleaner Is Strong
Bissell CleanView Bagless Vacuum
Bissell CleanView Bagless Vacuum Gets the Job Done
Hoover Power Scrub Deluxe Carpet Cleaner
Hoover's Power Scrub Deluxe Carpet Cleaner Gets the Job Done
Shark Navigator Lift-Away Upright Vacuum
Shark Navigator Lift-Away Upright Vacuum Review
Kenmore 81414 400 Series Bagged Canister Vacuum
Kenmore 81414 400 Series Bagged Canister Vacuum Review
Bissell Big Green Machine Professional Carpet Cleaner
Bissell Big Green Machine Professional Carpet Cleaner Review
Bissell ProHeat 2X Revolution Pet Pro Carpet Cleaner
Review: The BISSELL ProHeat 2X Revolution Pet Pro Carpet Cleaner Is Unbeatable
Bissell SpotClean Professional Portable Carpet Cleaner
Bissell SpotClean Professional Portable Carpet Cleaner Review
Shark Rotator Powered Lift-Away TruePet Upright Vacuum
Shark Rotator Powered Lift-Away TruePet Upright Vacuum Review
Rug Doctor Deep Carpet Cleaner
Rug Doctor Deep Carpet Cleaner Review
Shark Navigator Lift-Away Professional Upright Vacuum
We Tested the Shark Navigator Lift-Away Upright Vacuum
Shark APEX DuoClean Upright Vacuum
Shark APEX DuoClean Upright Vacuum