The 5 Best Cordless Stick Vacuums - Winter 2022 Reviews

The best cordless stick vacuum for bare floors that we've tested is the Shark Rocket Pet Pro with MultiFlex IZ163H. This vacuum is very easy to maneuver thanks to its relatively lightweight construction and pivoting floorhead. You can quickly reconfigure it into a handheld vacuum for spot-cleaning tight spots, and it comes with a crevice tool, an upholstery tool, and a clip-on hard bristle brush for removing stuck-on debris from surfaces.

This vacuum does a fantastic job cleaning up a wide range of debris on bare floors, ranging from pet hair to bulky material like cereal, not to mention smaller debris like rice. You shouldn't experience a noticeable drop in suction performance as its dirt compartment fills up, either. Thanks to its bagless design and washable pre-motor and allergen-trapping HEPA filters, it also incurs very low recurring costs. Battery life is decent overall, as you can expect a maximum of 40 minutes of runtime on a single charge, though this can drop to a little over 10 minutes if you use it continuously in its high-power "MAX (BOOST)" mode.

Unfortunately, this vacuum has quite a few parts that need regular cleaning, but thankfully, they're easy to access. In addition, while you can adjust the speed of the brushroll depending on the surface that you're on, you can't stop it entirely, so the floorhead can occasionally get stuck on rug tassels. Still, its fantastic bare floor performance and maneuverable design also make it one of the best bagless vacuum cleaners that we've tested.

The Dyson V15 Detect is the best cordless stick vacuum for carpets that we've tested. This cordless stick vacuum is incredibly effective at cleaning pet hair, fine debris like baking soda, and larger material like sand from low and high-pile carpet. Its surface detection feature enables it to automatically adjust its suction power level depending on the floor type that it's on. Its HEPA filter traps allergens as you clean, and since it's washable, recurring costs shouldn't be a major concern.

You can easily reconfigure it into a handheld to better clean hard-to-reach areas. It comes with a wide assortment of attachments, including a motorized conical turbo brush, a crevice tool, and a secondary vacuum head with a laser light to help you see small debris on bare floors. Its maximum battery life of over 70 minutes should be sufficient for cleaning most areas, though this can drop significantly if you run the vacuum continuously in max-suction 'Boost' mode. An LED display at the back of the vacuum can help you monitor the remaining battery life in real-time.

However, this vacuum's strong suction power can make it a little hard to push and pull on some carpets and can cause it to drag around lighter rugs. Also, its mainly plastic construction feels a little cheap in places. Still, if you're looking for a stick vacuum that can easily keep your carpets clean, this is a great option.

The best cordless stick vacuum we've tested for those on a budget is the Wyze Cordless Vacuum. This budget-friendly cordless stick vacuum is very lightweight and easy to maneuver. It can be easily reconfigured into a handheld vacuum to help clear debris in tight corners and comes with a combination upholstery tool/soft-bristle dusting brush and a crevice tool. No turbo brush is included in the box, but you can purchase this attachment from the manufacturer.

This vacuum delivers impressive overall performance on low-pile carpet and clears a remarkable amount of debris on high-pile carpet. It does a very good job on bare floors, though very bulky debris can get caught at the entry to its dustbin. There's an LED touchscreen display at the back of the body that allows you to change the vacuum's suction power mode or monitor its battery life, which can vary roughly between 10 minutes to an hour depending on your choice of settings and attachments.

However, this vacuum doesn't feel especially sturdy, since its floorhead scratches easily and its dustbin is somewhat fragile. Many parts need regular cleaning, though thankfully, its bagless design and washable allergen-trapping HEPA filter keep recurring costs to a minimum. Overall, if you're looking for an affordable cordless vacuum that can handle debris on a variety of surfaces, this is a good option.