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The greatest thing to ever happen to vacuum cleaners was tossing away the cord, making them slimmer and trimming the fat. Dyson may have revolutionized cordless stick vacuums, but the manufacturer is no longer the de facto brand when it comes to getting a good stick vac. Nearly every home appliance brand has a line of cordless stick vacuums these days, and it's easy to see why everyone loves them — they're lightweight, convenient and efficient.
While cordless stick vacs tend to be fairly expensive, we've found that the pros outweigh the cons. A good stick vacuum, like any good vacuum cleaner in general, should be able to work efficiently across multiple surface types and, of course, it should a really good job at sucking up dirt, dust, hair and whatever grime is in your home. To help you find the best vacuum cleaner for yourself, we did some early spring cleaning to help you find the 10 best models worth your time and money.
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Best Overall Stick Vacuum
Dyson V8 Absolute
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Best Splurge Stick Vacuum
Samsung Bespoke Jet
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Best Budget Stick Vacuum
Orfeld Stick Vacuum
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Best Stick Vacuum for Carpets
Black+Decker Powerseries Extreme
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Best Stick Vacuum for Pet Hair
Tineco Pure One S15 Pro
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Stick Vacuum 101
What to Look for in a Stick Vacuum
Battery Life: Arguably the most important thing to look for in a stick vacuum is its runtime. You should know, however, that the runtime denoted actually applies to the vacuum when used at its lowest speed setting. Choose a stick vacuum with a battery life that will accommodate the size of your home. Vacuums can have a runtime as short as 20 minutes, while others can last for a couple of hours. If you live in a studio apartment, those short-running vacuums will do you just fine, but that same vacuum probably won't do you any good if you live in a huge home. Another thing to note is that some vacuums will also come with an interchangeable battery, essentially doubling its runtime but adding extra stuff you need to store.
Dust Bin Capacity: Every stick vacuum has a different dust bin capacity, which can influence which stick vacuum you buy. For fewer trips to the trash bin, opt for a dust bin with a greater volume. Smaller dust bins are fine if you have less area to vacuum, but it will be annoying to frequently empty the bin when you live in a larger space.
Attachments: Pretty much every stick vacuum will come with additional attachments whether it's to use on furniture or to turn the stick vacuum into a handheld vacuum. Go through the attachments that come with the stick vacuum you want to make sure they'll actually be of use to you. Otherwise, you're paying for bells and whistles and nothing more.
The Best Stick Vacuums of 2022
When it came to testing, our reviewers were on the lookout for how the vacuums performed in four areas: assembly, charging, cleaning and emptying. They considered whether the vacuum was intuitive and easy to assemble as well as whether it was convenient to charge and store. They tried the vacuums on different surfaces to assess how each handled hard floors versus carpeting. They maneuvered their vacuums around and under furniture and in tough-to-reach corners of their homes.
Each vacuum we tested had different strengths, but when put to the test, they all made cleaning just a little bit easier.
Best Overall Stick Vacuum
Dyson V8 Absolute
Best Splurge Stick Vacuum
Samsung Bespoke Jet
Best Budget Stick Vacuum
Orfeld Stick Vacuum
Best Stick Vacuum for Carpets
Black+Decker Powerseries Extreme
Best Stick Vacuum for Pet Hair
Tineco Pure One S15 Pro
Best Stick Vacuum with a Laser
Dyson V12 Detect Slim
Best Stick Vacuum for Reaching Under Furniture
Shark Stratos Cordless with Clean Sense IQ
Easiest Stick Vacuum to Store
Tineco Pure One S11
Best Stick Vacuum for Large Rooms
LG CordZero
Best Stick Vacuum for Any Type of Floor
Samsung Jet 90
Stick Vacuum with the Best Attachments
Miele Triflex HX1
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Tyler Chin Tyler Chin is Gear Patrol’s Associate Staff Writer.
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