A good cordless vacuum is a helpful addition to any household cleaning arsenal. When you don't need to worry about staying in range of an outlet, they can make it easy to clean small, out-of-the-way areas inside your home and in tighter spaces like car interiors. You also don't have to worry about a power cord getting snagged on a piece of furniture, bringing a frustrating pause to your cleaning session. Of course, a cordless vacuum can't offer the indefinite runtime of a corded option. For many, however, this trade-off is worth these appliances' near-infinite range.
We've tested over 105 vacuums, and below are our recommendations for the best cordless vacuums. We selected these picks based on their performance on different surface types and their feature set, battery life, and price. For more options, look at our lists of the best vacuums, the best stick vacuums, and the best vacuums for high-pile carpet.
Quick Look
We've independently bought and tested over 105 vacuums with no cherry-picked manufacturer samples. We run each vacuum through a gauntlet of tests whose results are validated by multiple teams to ensure you get an accurate picture of how each model will perform and can easily compare them. We keep the products in our lab so we can periodically go back and see how they stack up to the newest competition.
Want to learn more about our testing and review pipeline? Check out our How We Test Vacuums article for insight into our lab and writing processes.
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Best Cordless Vacuum
Bare Floor7.8Low-Pile Carpet7.8High-Pile Carpet8.0Total Weight6.46 lbs (2.93 kg)See all our test resultsWeight In Hand3.70 lbs (1.68 kg)The Dyson V15 Detect is the best cordless vacuum we've tested. While it's hardly the newest kid on the block, having been replaced by the Dyson Gen5detect as the brand's cordless flagship, it's still a top choice and one that performs very similarly to its successor but at a slightly more attainable price. It's equipped with a 230 AW suction motor, which is remarkably powerful for a cordless stick vacuum. Its built-in piezo sensor measures and counts debris sucked into the vacuum, so you can monitor allergen levels inside your home, and allows it to change its suction setting depending on the floor type you're on. At about 6.5 pounds, it's heavier than some other stick vacuums on the market, though far from unwieldy. Unfortunately, its strong suction can cause it to get stuck on thick, shag-pile rugs.
If you're looking for a cordless vacuum that's better suited for those with allergies, the Samsung Bespoke AI Jet Ultra is a solid option. It comes with a charging rack that doubles as a self-emptying station; debris is transferred from the vacuum's dustbin through an airtight seal into a dirtbag with the press of a button. However, the Samsung vacuum automatically adjusts its suction by remarkably slow-acting AI, and its twin roller floorhead is bulkier, making it less maneuverable.
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Best Mid-Range Cordless Vacuum
Bare Floor7.7Low-Pile Carpet7.4High-Pile Carpet7.3Total Weight8.73 lbs (3.96 kg)See all our test resultsWeight In Hand3.57 lbs (1.62 kg)Our best cordless vacuum pick in the mid-range category is the Shark Stratos Cordless. Its bulkier twin-roller floorhead and relatively heavy body make it less portable than the Dyson V15 Detect, and its suction motor isn't quite as powerful. That said, it has a few advantages beyond a lower price tag. Like the Dyson, it features an automatic power adjustment system, allowing it to increase its suction level when passing over an area with a high concentration of debris. It also features an odor-neutralization system, which is housed in a replaceable cartridge mounted in its floorhead. The cartridge emits a laundry detergent-like scent as you clean, though this can quickly become overwhelming if you use the vacuum often.
Its maximum battery life of about an hour is fairly long for this type of vacuum, but note that it takes almost four hours to recharge, which can be inconvenient during longer cleaning sessions. This vacuum's hinged wand allows you to clean under most tables and chairs without bending down too much. Unfortunately, its floorhead can also easily get bogged down in thick-pile rugs.
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Best Lower Mid-Range Cordless Vacuum
Bare Floor7.5Low-Pile Carpet7.0High-Pile Carpet6.9Total Weight5.78 lbs (2.62 kg)See all our test resultsWeight In Hand3.06 lbs (1.39 kg)The Tineco PURE ONE S11 is the best cordless vacuum cleaner at a mid-range price point that we've tested. Like the pricier Shark Stratos Cordless, it features an automatic power adjustment that enables it to increase suction strength when passing over an area with a large amount of debris. It also features a HEPA filter that's fairly effective in trapping allergens as you clean. This variant of the S11 comes with a combination crevice tool/dusting brush, as well as a miniature turbo brush that's quite effective in handling pet hair on upholstered furniture.
Unfortunately, there are a couple of downsides compared to the Shark. It doesn't feel as sturdily built, has a shorter battery life of around 40 minutes, and doesn't perform as well on carpeted floors. At a little under six pounds, it's very easy to pick up and carry, but its floorhead pivoting mechanism feels cheap and doesn't operate smoothly, making it challenging to maneuver around furniture and other obstacles. If you're looking for something that feels better built, the Shark Cordless Pro is a good choice, though it performs worse on carpets.
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Best Budget Cordless Vacuum
Bare Floor6.9Low-Pile Carpet7.3High-Pile Carpet6.6Total Weight4.96 lbs (2.25 kg)See all our test resultsWeight In Hand2.49 lbs (1.13 kg)The Wyze Cordless Vacuum S is the best cordless model we've tested in the budget range. Unlike the pricier Tineco PURE ONE S11, this wallet-friendly cordless stick vacuum has no automatic power adjustment feature. If that's not a dealbreaker, the Wyze is definitely worth a look. It still delivers good debris-pickup performance on bare floors and carpeting and effectively clears away pet hair thanks to its stiff-bristled brushroll. Luckily, you can easily remove the roller to clear out any tangled hair or trapped fur, too.
The battery lasts around 45 minutes, which is not only on the longer side for a cordless model in this price range but also equals the pricier Tineco's runtime. However, there's only a crevice tool included. Also, the Wyze's thin, plastic chassis feels even more cheaply built than the Tineco's and is prone to scratches. This model replaces the discontinued Wyze Cordless Vacuum and has a weaker motor and a lower-capacity battery. It doesn't perform quite as well as a result, but it still represents a good budget cordless vacuum. Note that retailers have stopped using the 'S' in the model name, so keep in mind that this is a slightly different vacuum than the original.
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Best Lightweight Cordless Vacuum
Bare Floor6.8Low-Pile Carpet7.5High-Pile Carpet6.8Total Weight4.52 lbs (2.05 kg)See all our test resultsWeight In Hand2.93 lbs (1.33 kg)If you're looking for a vacuum that emphasizes portability above all else, check out the Dyson Digital Slim. Compared to the older Dyson Omni-glide, which featured a unique pivoting floorhead that allowed for near omnidirectional cleaning capability, the Digital Slim adopts a more conventional design, resembling a shrunken-down Dyson V15 Detect in appearance. While this change does result in less effortless maneuverability, the Digital Slim outperforms the Omni-glide in most other respects, boasting a significantly improved maximum battery life of nearly an hour and superior debris-pickup performance on carpeted surfaces.
That being said, while it offers improvements over its predecessor, it still falls short of the high standard set by top-tier Dysons, like the aforementioned V15. You'll need to make several passes to clean larger debris properly, and it may struggle to lift finer dirt particles that are pressed deep into the carpet fibers. If you don't mind using a slightly heavier vacuum, the Dyson V12 Detect Slim is a good compromise, offering markedly more power than the Digital Slim without the bulk of the full-size V15.
Notable Mentions
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Dyson Gen5detect:
The Dyson Gen5detect/Gen5detect Absolute replaces the Dyson V15 Detect as the brand's flagship cordless stick vacuum and is among the best cordless vacuums we've tested. However, aside from minor updates, such as a revamped control scheme and a brighter LED light for its fluffy-roller floorhead, it isn't significantly different from its predecessor. That said, if price isn't a deciding factor for you, it's a top-tier choice.
See our review - Dyson Gen5outsize: The Dyson Gen5outsize/Gen5outsize Absolute is effectively an enlarged version of the Gen5detect/Gen5detect Absolute. Like its smaller stablemate, it delivers impressive suction performance, but it's even pricier, and its bigger size makes it more of a hassle to maneuver than the Dyson V15 Detect. See our review
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Miele Duoflex HX1:
The Miele Duoflex HX1 is a convertible stick vacuum that feels considerably better built than the Dyson V15 Detect and comes with a broad array of attachments, not to mention an automatic power adjustment system. That said, its actual debris-pickup performance lags a little behind.
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LG CordZero A9 [A916, A916BM]:
The LG CordZero A9 is a fairly simple cordless stick vacuum. It executes pretty well on the fundamentals, with solid build quality, good maneuverability, and strong overall performance. However, unlike newer models like the Shark Stratos Cordless, it can't adjust its suction power automatically.
See our review - Samsung Jet 75: The Samsung Jet 75 is a good alternative to the Shark Stratos Cordless if you prioritize raw suction performance over convenience features like the Shark's automatic power adjustment system or self-cleaning floorhead. See our review
Recent Updates
Nov 05, 2025:
We verified all recommendations and Notable Mentions for accuracy and current availability, and made small changes for clarity.
Jul 14, 2025:
We replaced the Wyze Cordless Vacuum with the Wyze Cordless Vacuum S as the former is discontinued, and added the Samsung Bespoke AI Jet Ultra as an alternative to the Dyson V15 with a self-emptying dock.
Apr 23, 2025:
We've made small edits to the text to improve clarity. We also ensured that our picks are still in stock and represent the best options for most people.
Mar 12, 2025:
Due to availability, we replaced a mention of the RYOBI PCL720K with the Shark Cordless Pro. We also made some minor adjustments throughout the article for clarity.
Feb 06, 2025:
Replaced the Dyson Omni-Glide with the Dyson Digital Slim as the 'Best Lightweight Cordless Vacuum' due to current product availability.
All Reviews
Our recommendations are based on what we think are currently the best options for most people. We don't just base our results on overall performance but also on factors like availability, price, and reader feedback.
If you would like to do the work of choosing yourself, here is the list of all our cordless vacuum reviews. Be careful not to get too caught up in the details. While no vacuum is perfect for every use, most are good enough to please almost everyone, and the differences are often not noticeable unless you really look for them.