Best Cordless Vacuums of 2025: We've Picked the Best for Your Spring Cleaning Needs

Samsung Jet 75: Nearly identical to the Jet 90, the Samsung Jet 75 offers comparable cleaning power, a similarly attractive build, the same 60-minute battery life, the same HEPA filtration and the same 200 air watts of suction. The main difference docking station needs to be drilled into the wall while the Jet 90 uses a free-standing dock. The Jet 75 didn't perform as strongly as the Jet 90 in the CNET Testing Labs midpile sand test but since it's at a lower price point to some that might be worth the deal.

Dyson V11 Torque Drive: With a motor that automatically adapts to the type of floor it's cleaning and a fancy LCD screen, the Dyson V11 Torque Drive might feel like an upgrade. It typically retails for around $700, but you can often find it on sale closer to $475. While the Dyson V11 lived up to the hype with highly consistent cleaning power across all of CNET Lab testing, it was, however, outperformed by newer models like the Dyson V15 Detect and other competitors on our best list.

Miele Triflex HX2: With a price around $700, we had high hopes for the Miele Triflex HX2. The three-in-one stick vac performed poorly in the sand test with low and midpile carpets bringing down its overall performance score.

Greenworks 24V Cordless Vacuum: This vacuum is a true contender, able to match the performance of some $500 or more hand-held stick vacuums while coming in around $320. In addition to all the tools it includes, it touts a fast 30-minute recharge time and a solid 45-minute runtime.

Shark Rocket Pet Pro: Typically retailing for less than $350, the Shark Rocket Pet Pro remains a solid budget option provided you can find it in stock. It offers excellent cleaning performance with crumbs and other small bits of debris on hardwood floors and satisfactory pickup power on carpets and with dust. It features HEPA filtration and a self-cleaning, anti-tangle brush head (helpful for preventing pet hair clogs) and converts to a convenient handheld cleaner when needed.

Moosoo XL-618: It wasn't a strong performer in our toughest tests, but the Mooso XL-618 proved perfectly capable of basic cleaning, particularly with crumbs and on hardwood floors. It also converts to a handheld vacuum that you can use to clean your car or furniture. Frequently on sale for under $80, the XL-618 is about as inexpensive as cordless vacuums get. If you're willing to sacrifice some cleaning power to save some cash, it's worth a look.

Tineco Pure One S11: The Tineco Pure One S11 is a high-performing cordless vacuum with impressive suction power on both hard floors and carpets. Versatile attachments, HEPA filtration, and a dirt-detection feature add to its value. The design is basic and battery life is moderate, its excellent cleaning performance makes it a great choice.

Black & Decker PowerSeries Extreme Max: The Black & Decker PowerSeries Extreme Max is a budget-friendly cordless vacuum that offers strong cleaning performance and a long runtime. Its ability to convert into a handheld vacuum adds to its versatility, making it a standout option for its price.

As new cordless stick vacuum models emerge, we are seeing the ability to detect dirt types and floor types and adjust suction power accordingly. "This means that when a large amount of dirt is detected, suction increases, and when less dirt is present, suction decreases," says CNET's Lab Engineer Gianmarco Chumbe. Chumbe, who's been testing home tech products at CNET Labs for 8 years, says the latest vacuum tech can sense floor type and boost suction power in response to it. "The main benefit of this feature is increased battery efficiency, resulting in a more effective and longer-lasting cleaning experience."

Consumers shopping for vacuums today. Chumbe says you should consider the cost-to-value ratio. "Ask yourself, does the price justify the performance, features and comfort it offers?" CNET writers and editors use price and value in our vacuum scoring just for this reason.

All the vacuums on CNET's best lists are tested and evaluated in our state-of-the-art Test Labs. CNET Testing Labs go beyond product specifications to test in real-world conditions with real-life messes.

Here's a breakdown of how we measured cordless stick vacuum performance.

When choosing the best vacuums in various categories, we considered other factors associated with each. We noted any vacuums with especially short battery life or a particularly heavy weight that might make them a less desirable option.

Cordless vacuum battery life and runtime

Most of the vacuums on our list have a runtime of 40 minutes before needing another charge, although a growing number of models are starting to offer higher-capacity batteries with runtimes of 60 minutes per charge. In truth, it's a rare occasion that one would need more than 40 minutes of runtime for a single vacuuming session, and the prevalence of charging docks makes it easy to recharge in between cleaning runs. Because of this, battery life was not weighted as heavily as other features.

Cordless vacuum weight, size and bin capacity

All of the cordless vacuums we tested were between 4 and 7 pounds, but none were heavy enough to impact our recommendations. All of the vacuums on this list were also very similar in height and overall size. The Dyson models are both around 49 inches tall, while the Tineco A11 is shorter at just 43 inches.

The Dyson and Tineco models all have bin volumes of about 0.6 liter, which is fairly common across the category. Our alternate budget pick, the Moosoo XL-618, has double that capacity (1.3 liters) so you'll need to empty the bin less often.

Cordless vacuum warranties

Cordless vacuum warranties will vary by manufacturer and model, but the majority of models we've tested offer at least a year of coverage if not two. The Dyson and Tineco models we tested each offer two years of coverage, as does the Samsung Bespoke Jet, although Samsung only offers a single year for its Jet 75 and Jet 90 cleaners.

It’s easy to forget that the very tools that help us clean (like vacuums) also need to be cleaned from time to time. Issues like hair tangled around the brushes or clogged filters need occasional attention to ensure your cordless vacuum continues performing at its best.

Some of the routine cleaning that needs to be done for your robot vacuum is daily, while other aspects can be done weekly or even monthly.

• Daily: Emptying the bin, checking brush for stuck debris.
• Weekly: Cleaning brush rolls, filters and wheels.
• Monthly: Cleaning any sensors, replacing the filters, removing and deep cleaning the brushes.

Some of the maintenance will depend on how often you use your cordless vacuum. If you only use it once or twice a week, you may not need to replace the filters every month. Checking with your particular vacuum model's manual to determine when to replace the filter is a wise idea. Also, some filters are washable, which means you can get more life out of them before it's time to replace them.

Most of these tasks take just a few minutes but offer great returns in keeping your home cleaner.