The 4 Best Cordless Stick Vacuums - Spring 2021 Reviews

The best cordless stick vacuum for bare floors that we've tested is the Shark Rocket Pet Pro with MultiFlex IZ163H. It does a fantastic job on bare surfaces like hardwood or linoleum since it can pick up pet hair as well as small and large debris with little problem. It also has a self-cleaning brushroll, which can remove hair wraps while you clean.

This decently well-built model has a flexible wand, which makes it very maneuverable, especially if you need to get underneath tables or chairs. With its handheld configuration, it's easy to clean hard-to-reach areas like crevices. It also comes with a couple of extra tools and brushes like a hard bristle brush for cleaning more stuck-on debris. If you have rugs around the home, it also does a great overall job on these surfaces. Additionally, it has a manual floor setting feature to make the brushroll spin faster or slower depending on the surface type.

Unfortunately, it has several parts that need regular maintenance. Luckily, as long as it's properly maintained, there are virtually no recurring costs. While its battery only lasts around 12 minutes on its most powerful mode, you can also get over 40 minutes of continuous vacuuming time when using its default mode. All in all, it offers outstanding performance on bare floors, and it's even one of the best vacuums for tile floors.

The Dyson V15 Detect is the best cordless stick vacuum for carpets that we've tested. This lightweight vacuum delivers an amazing overall performance on low and high-pile carpets, where it effectively sucks up pet hair as well as debris like sand and baking soda. Its performance stays consistent as its dirt compartment fills up, which is helpful when you're cleaning a big room.

It comes with a uniquely designed vacuum head with a laser that can help illuminate small debris and make it easier to see. You can use the vacuum in a handheld mode by detaching the wand, and there are a few tools and brushes included, like a turbo brush for cleaning fabric-covered furniture. The vacuum has easy-clip mechanisms that make it simple to assemble the vacuum and attach tools. Depending on what tools and power settings you use, it provides between roughly 10 and 70 minutes of continuous runtime.

Unfortunately, the vacuum's high suction power can make it difficult to push around on high-pile carpets, and it can sometimes drag lighter rugs around. It also has fairly demanding maintenance needs. Otherwise, it's a great option if you want a cordless stick vacuum that can clean carpets, and it's even one of the best vacuums for carpets that we've tested.

The best cordless stick vacuum in the budget category that we've tested is the JASHEN V16. This affordable model easily picks up pet hair from all surfaces. You can also use it in its handheld configuration by removing the extension wand, which is useful when cleaning stairs or your car.

It comes with an allergen-trapping HEPA filter as well as many accessories, including a crevice tool to clean tight spaces and a soft bristle brush for cleaning delicate surfaces like curtains or lampshades. Three power settings adjust its suction level and two different brushrolls that are specialized for bare floors and carpets. Its battery also lasts quite long for a cordless vacuum, providing over 40 minutes when using its minimum power setting and over 10 minutes when it's on its max setting.

However, it struggles to clean fine debris like baking powder from carpeted surfaces and has a lot of trouble clearing large debris like cereal from bare floors. Also, it doesn't have a very sturdy build, and its dirt compartment is fairly small, so you may need to empty it while cleaning a larger area. That said, this vacuum offers a versatile performance at a more budget-friendly price.