Best Vacuum Cleaner (2026): Cordless Vacuums, Robot Vacuums, Dysons

LoaderSave StorySave this storyCommentLoaderSave StorySave this storyFeatured in this articleBest Cordless Stick VacuumShark PowerDetect Cordless Stick VacuumRead more$450 $300 (33% off) Amazon Best Dyson Stick VacuumDyson V15 DetectRead more$630 $599 (5% off) Amazon (V15 Detect) Best Affordable Cordless VacuumBissell PowerClean Cordless Stick VacuumRead more$200 $150 (25% off) Amazon Best Robot VacuumShark PowerDetect UV RevealRead more$1,300 Amazon Every kind of vacuum, from robot vacuums to cheap stick vacs, is sent to my doorstep to find the best vacuum cleaner. You can find me vacuuming near daily with powerful Dysons, automated robot vacuums, and even vacuums made for car cleaning as a toddler mom plagued by sand and snacks. And I'm not alone in this quest; you can find many of the WIRED staffers testing vacuums in their homes too, to help find the best of the best. If you're looking for one place to find all of our vacuum cleaner recommendations, this is it. From my favorite stick vacuums from Shark and Dyson to a powerful budget robot vacuum from Eufy and even an adorable car vacuum from Worx, there's a ton of great models to consider for your home. There's a vacuum cleaner here for every kind of cleaning task, and you're sure to find one that works best for your home. Looking for our guides that dive into each category? Check out our guide to the Best Dyson Vacuums, Best Robot Vacuums, Best Cordless Vacuums, Best Handheld Vacuums, and Best Pet Hair Vacuums. Updated May 2026: I've updated this story with our new robot vacuum picks, updated details about our hand vacuum and cordless picks, and ensured links and prices are up to date. Comparing Our Favorite Vacuum CleanersHonorable MentionsWhich Style Vacuum Is Right for You?Do You Need a Stick Vacuum and a Handheld Vacuum?How Often Should You Replace Your Vacuum?Best Cordless Stick VacuumPhotograph: Nena FarrellPhotograph: Nena FarrellPhotograph: Nena FarrellChevronChevronSave to wishlistSave to wishlistShark In my latest round of cordless vacuum testing, Shark's PowerDetect has risen to the top with a great mix of features at an accessible price. It has your classic range of three power levels and comes with only two accessories, but the stick of the vacuum actually has a bendable point, so you can click to bend it and easily vacuum underneath surfaces without getting down on the floor to do it. It has impressive power levels and did the best job vacuuming up debris like sand and cereal on carpet, and it did a solid job getting dust out of carpet-covered stairs. I think this is especially a great cordless stick vacuum if you have a mix of hard floors, rugs, and carpet in your home. If your home is primarily carpet, I'd recommend a Dyson for a deeper clean, but otherwise this Shark model will do fantastic. There's a version with a self-emptying docking station, too. Photograph: Nena FarrellPhotograph: Nena FarrellCourtesy of DysonChevronChevronSave to wishlistSave to wishlistDyson There are a lot of Dyson vacuum models, but the V15 Detect is the best in Dyson's lineup with a reasonable price—for a Dyson, that is—and a good mix of features. Time and time again, though, the power of a Dyson vacuum can't be beat, especially with the V15 Detect's power and attachments. It gets a deeper clean on my carpet than cheaper vacuums, and the sensor can tell you how many particles it's picking up if you want to dig into the data. There's a nice range of attachments, including the Fluffy Optic cleaner head that has a green laser to find dust and debris on hard floors. It has a trigger-style power button, so you'll have to hold it down the entire time you use it. That can be annoying if you know you'll be using it on a lot of carpet or hard floors, but it's handy for target-cleaning areas like staircases. It's an all-around great vacuum and noticeably more powerful than cheaper options if you have the budget to splurge. Photograph: Kat MerckCourtesy of BissellChevronChevronSave to wishlistSave to wishlistBissell If you're looking for a great affordable stick vacuum, my favorites have come from Bissell. You'll get everything you want in a good cordless: solid power, a HEPA-sealed filter, and a couple attachments. I've loved the Bissell's FurFinder ($200) for my house, but the BissellPowerClean is an even cheaper version that skips the FurFinder attachment and leaves a few lights off of the headlight. WIRED reviewer Kat Merck found the headlight plenty bright enough to spot litter and dust on her floor. It has a 40-minute run time that she found to be just enough to clean all rugs, bare floors, and upholstery in a 3,000-square-foot house. It feels heavier than she expected, but it's a great cordless vacuum for the price, especially since it has a HEPA sealed allergen system to keep allergens from escaping the vacuum. Photograph: Nena FarrellPhotograph: Nena FarrellPhotograph: Nena FarrellVideo: Nena FarrellChevronChevronSave to wishlistSave to wishlis

Best Vacuum Cleaner (2026): Cordless Vacuums, Robot Vacuums, Dysons

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