Best Vacuum Cleaner
Cleaning your house may not be your favorite chore, but with a reliable vacuum, the job can be much less painless. The vacuum brands featured on our expert-curated list offer cordless, bagless, stick, upright and more with a variety of convenient accessories and smart features for quick, efficient cleaning. Which is your go-to brand for reliability, durability and easy maneuvering?
These 10 brands were selected by our expert panelists and contributors and voted on by readers as the best of the best for vacuum cleaners. Congratulations to our 2024 winners; you can now visit our 2025 Best Vacuum Cleaner contest.
1. SEBO
High quality and long-lasting, SEBO vacuums promise excellent performance with hospital-grade filtration featuring an electrostatic microfilter. They're easy to maneuver and easy to maintain with warning indicators for full bags, clogs and brush obstructions. SEBO's products also focus on efficient operation and use recycled packaging, along with other eco-friendly practices.
2. Samsung
A global powerhouse in electronic products, Samsung brings its combination of technical innovation and sleek design to the vacuum game. On the company roster are both stick and robot models, each offering technically impressive features from top-of-the-line allergen filtering and exceptionally long battery life to combo vacuuming/mopping functions and app control. Samsung also designs their vacuums to be seen, incorporating modern lines, bespoke colors and clean stations that look great with your decor.
3. Shark
Renowned for their powerful suction and innovative designs, Shark vacuums come in a range of models from cordless sticks to upright cleaners. Their focus on pet hair removal, advanced filtration systems and easy maneuverability make cleaning a breeze. Whether you're tackling carpets, hard surfaces or upholstery, Shark has a vacuum to meet your needs.
4. BISSELL
A family-owned business that dates back to 1876, BISSELL has been in the cleaning game for nearly 150 years. Its vacuum line offers every conceivable model, and one of their newest models, the CrossWave OmniForce, provides a multi-surface cleaning experience with a vacuum/mop combo. Animal lovers will also appreciate that a portion of every sale goes to a pet foundation.
5. Dyson
One of the vacuum pioneers to introduce the transparent dust-catch cylinder, Dyson continues to innovate and expand its line of cleaners founded on the principle that your vacuum shouldn't lose suction. The newest addition is its robot vacuum, which offers twice the suction of its competitors. Of course, you can still opt for an upright, cordless or stick as well as a wet/dry vacuum.
6. Miele
Miele features a wide line of chic, ergonomic designs in battery-powered cordless, bagless and bagged options. High-powered suction paired with effortless maneuvering and easy disposal put these machines in the top of their class. Miele also offers a line of cleaners and accessories specifically for pet dander removal.
7. Black+Decker
Need a vacuum with solid performance but without the sticker shock? As one of the oldest and most reliable producers of household tools, Black+Decker has your back. Their cordless DustBuster models have been popular since introduced in 1979, and the company's contemporary offerings range from upright and stick models to robot vacs. A typical Black+Decker vac is lightweight, easy to maneuver and graced with solid versions of the everyday features you can't do without.
8. Tineco
Innovative tech and top-notch cleaning performance are hallmarks of Tineco's stick-style and wet/dry vacs. Coming in both corded and cordless versions, models are self-propelled for ease of use and include features like dual-sided edge cleaning and sensors that adjust power for different surfaces. The company's PureCyclone system ensures most dust and allergen particles are captured. Advanced models offer steam cleaning, smart technology and a clean station that empties the canister and self-cleans the vacuum.
9. Halo
Founded in 2020, Halo has made a name for itself as an innovator. The company's Capsule model provides maximum ease-of-use without sacrificing utility or affordability. This cordless vac is known for its maneuverability, powerful suction, large capacity, lightweight design and multiple modes with specialized attachments. Buyers also praise its long battery life and quick charge time. Suffer from allergies? The new Capsule X includes HEPA-standard filtration.
10. Dreame
Balancing affordability with great performance and specialized features, Dreame vacuums have gained a loyal following among consumers. You can choose from stick, wet/dry and robot models and tailor use to your cleaning needs thanks to the high-performance motors with multiple suction settings. Many Dreame models also incorporate smart features like app control and voice-assistant compatibility. Models are lightweight for ease of use and look pretty great too.
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