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Maybe it’s just me but I feel like a good vacuum can be a pretty pricey investment. I don’t have to replace mine too often except for every few years. But every time I do, I make sure to read up on the latest models and what technologies they can offer.
I’m typically looking for the best in pet hair removal, but also keen on weight, available attachments, swivel steering, and more. Here are the top finds in various categories that you can find for some pretty good prices.
Best Overall
Shark Vertex DuoClean PowerFins Cordless Stick Vacuum
Wouldn’t you know it. The best overall pick is a cordless stick vacuum. However, this vacuum had a 5-star rating across all different surface types, and was reviewed has being able to pick up any debris on the first pass.
It’s easy maneuverability also made it great in terms of getting around various furniture pieces. If you’re a little tight on space, this vacuum also happens to fold in half for easy storage. It retails for $399.99, but you can find it on Amazon for $249.99.
Best Budget
Eureka Flash Stick Vacuum Cleaner
For the best affordable pick, at just over $100, we have the Eureka Flash. To start, even though it’s a stick vacuum cleaner, it still has all the suction power of its heavier counterparts. That’s because it does have a cord, which allows it to maintain maximum suction power.
Retailing for $144.99, you can find it on Amazon for $109.94.
Best for Pet Hair
Bissell ICONpet Cordless Stick Vacuum
If you’ve got a furry friend at home, this vacuum is the best for picking up pet hair, even on the lowest setting. It even has a light attached to the floor head to help see where pet hair might be sticking out.
Best Upright
Shark Navigator Swivel Pro Complete Upright Vacuum
Upright vacuums tend to be the most popular because they offer the best suction power, which is really what everyone wants in a decent vacuum. But uprights tend to be bulkier and heavier, so it’s not the best for large areas or if you’re tight on space.
The Shark Navigator, however, has 5 star ratings for its suction power with three different surface settings: hard floor, low-pile, and high-pile. This vacuum is also easy to set up and maneuver. You can get it on Amazon for $118.95.
Best Handheld
BLACK+DECKER POWERSERIES 2-in-1 Cordless Stick Vacuum
Sometimes maybe all you need is a little handheld vacuum to keep dust bunnies at bay, or get the crumbs off your couch. In which case, the BLACK+DECKER is the way to go.
The handheld dustbuster is easy to detach from this 2-in-1 cordless stick model, so you can still get the best of both worlds. The debris collects into the same canister to make dumping even easier.
You can get it $20 off on Amazon for $129.99.
Best for Carpet
Samsung Jet 70 Pet Cordless Stick Vacuum
Only carpet and no hardwood in your house? Definitely go with the Samsung Jet. While this vacuum had a pretty low rating for suctioning debris on hardwood, it tackled anything on carpet in just one to two passes.
Bonus is that it’s an incredibly lightweight vacuum, which comes in handy if you’re vacuuming an entire house made with carpet.
