By examining and researching the best vacuum cleaners, in addition to the guidelines we have published so far about various categories of vacuum cleaners, we have also selected best cordless vacuums for 2018.
In the aim to give you more, we also want to help you to decide, so we ask:
Do you need a cordless vacuum, or: what distinguishes them from corded vacuum cleaners?
Cordless vacuums have won the market and homes due to their undoubted advantages. They are lightweight. They are also upright and stick shaped, and most of them have the accessories for upholstered furniture, stairs, cars, pet hair.
Some of them are designed especially for certain purposes. Many of these actions cannot be performed with the traditional, corded vacuums.
However, they have some limitations. Cordless vacuums mostly have a smaller dust capacity. Then, there is a cleaning time, which depends on battery. Most of them last about 15-40 minutes. Some have interchangeable batteries, but it means that you will have an additional expense.
There are several types of cordless vacuums. In the following table, you will see how we divided them into different types.
Top 27 Best Cordless Vacuum – Our Choice for Various Categories
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Best Cordless Handheld Vacuum
WELIKERA Dust Buster | Black & Decker Dustbuster HHVI320JR02 | HoLife Handheld Cordless 21.9V |
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Pros
Extra-powerful suction refined design.
Battery lasts up to 20 minutes, which is one of the longest times found in handheld vacuums.
Built-in LED light.
Bag-less, so easy to empty the dirt.
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Lithium technology offers strong suction as well as an extended usage.
Compact, lightweight and portable.
Equipped with accessories, as a flip-up brush for upholstery and extendable crevice tool for hard-to-reach areas.
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The powerful suction on hard floors and carpets.
Easy to carry and use.
Good for pet owners, because has a very good suction of pet hair and dirt.
Strong 21.9V battery.
Equipped with accessories: crevice tool, a rubber nozzle and a brush.
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Cons
If the battery goes completely dry, it takes about 5 hours to charge it.
Little expensive.
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Too noisy.
It does not perform well on hardwood.
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Poor base design so it is hard to mount.
Little lower suction on the carpets.
Expensive.
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Bottom Line
Besides the refined and sleek design, the performances confirm the quality of WELIKERA Dust Buster.
It proved to be very good in cleaning the cars, carpets and pet hair.
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When it is about the cleaning of every corner, Black&Decker HHVI320JR02 provides persuasive performances.
It is cordless, lightweight and portable so you can carry it anywhere and do with it all you need.
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Despite some flaws, this HoLife vacuum can be very useful in an everyday cleaning of your home, especially if someone suffers from allergies.
The lithium battery of 21.9V ensures up to 30 minutes of continuous cleaning with 4-5 hours charging.
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Best Cordless Stick Vacuum
Deik 2 in 1 Cordless Stick Vacuum | Hoover CH20110 | Dyson V7 |
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Pros
Good cleaning performances on bare floors and carpets.
Strong suction.
Long run time and upgradable.
Easy to handle.
Lightweight.
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Great cleaning performances on bare floors and up to low pile carpets.
Fuel Gauge – displays remaining battery life so you know when to remove the battery and put it in the charger.
It is built for commercial use so components are firmer.
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The powerful suction on any type of flooring.
Light and well balanced.
Quiet.
Superb for pet hair.
Great for stairs.
Excellent tools: docking station, combination tool, and crevice tool.
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Cons
Can not stand freely.
No address to mail warranty card.
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Runtime is not as long as advertised.
Short warranty (1 year).
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Not so good for deep cleaning.
Small dirt bin.
Expensive.
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Bottom Line
In Deik 2 in 1 Cordless Stick Vacuum, you can find good cleaning performance for both bare floor and carpets, as well as versatility in the performance.
It is designed as an affordable alternative to some popular but also higher priced brand name cordless vacuums.
With only one serious objection, that it is not free-standing, it offers good and stable cleaning.
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With the Wind Tunnel technology, Hoover CH20110 lifts and removes surface debris and deep down embedded dirt.
Fingertip control on the handle provides access to the brush roll on/off to switch is easily accessible.
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When it comes to Dyson, V7 is the golden mean between V6 and V8.
It could be ideal cleaning solution for small homes because of its compact design and interchangeable tools.
You can use it inside your vehicle with crevice and combination tool.
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Best Cordless Vacuum for Hardwood Floors
Shark SV1112 | Dyson V10 Absolute | Hoover Air BH50111 |
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Pros
Excellent on hard floors.
Great picking up of pet hair.
Quiet.
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The vacuum sucks up both large debris and fine dust from hard floors.
Great for stairs and homes with pets.
Excellent designed tools.
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Cyclone technology provides constant, powerful suction.
Wind-Tunnel 3 Technology uses three channels of suction.
Includes 2-in-1 dusting and crevice tool.
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Cons
Limited run time on carpets.
Not among the most powerful.
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Only one battery.
Expensive.
Noisy on max mode.
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Somewhat heavy.
Somewhat struggles with fine dust.
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Bottom Line
The Hoover BH50111 Air provides the suction power needed for throughout cleaning hard floors and carpets.
so you no longer have to pull out a multitude of tools to vacuum your house from top to bottom.
Although there are complaints about the equipment with just one battery.
it seems that battery offers a great runtime and an incredibly short charge time.
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It can be said that Dyson V10 is a completely brilliant cordless vacuum.
It is marvelously powerful and designed for cleaning all floor surfaces.
It can be transformed in a handheld vacuum and has extra tools for whole home and car cleaning.
With this model, Dyson confirms its domination on the market of cordless vacuums, but the price is still a problem.
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The Hoover BH50111 Air provides the suction power needed for throughout cleaning hard floors and carpets.
So you no longer have to pull out a multitude of tools to vacuum your house from top to bottom.
Although there are complaints about the equipment with just one battery.
it seems that battery offers a great runtime and an incredibly short charge time.
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Best Cordless Vacuum for Pet Hair
Shark Cordless
Pet SV780 | Dyson V6 Fluffy | Black&Decker BDH2020FLFH |
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Pros
Excellent on hard floors.
Great picking up of pet hair.
Quiet.
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Vacuum sucks up both large debris and fine dust from hard floors..
Great for stairs and homes with pets.
Excellent designed tools.
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Lightweight and easy to carry anywhere.
Has several attachments to clean different types of dirt like dust, pet hair and larger debris.
Great for the stairs.
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Cons
Limited run time on carpets.
Not among the most powerful.
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Only one battery.
Expensive.
Noisy in max mode.
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When the floor tool is attached, the suction on the carpet is limited.
Small dirt capacity.
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Shark Rotator Freestyle SV112 is equipped with the two-speed brush roll.
Optimized for carpets and hard floors.
The brush roll has a raised cutting guide.
Which easily cuts pet and human hair, especially on hardwood floor.
This vacuum is designed only for dry dirt.
It is recommended to empty the dirt cup after each use.
This Shark model is suitable as the main vacuum cleaner in smaller homes.
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It can be said that Dyson V10 is the completely brilliant cordless vacuum.
It is marvelously powerful and designed for cleaning all floor surfaces.
It can be transformed in the handheld vacuum and has extra tools for whole home and car cleaning.
With this model, Dyson confirms its domination on the market of cordless vacuums, but the price is still a problem.
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Black&Decker BDH2020FLFH is a great little tool for small messes.
That is happening here and there, especially if you have toddlers and pets.
This is a hand vacuum light enough to carry around.
Keep in mind that the floor tool does not have any motorized brush.
You can use it only to clean up surface dirt.
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Best Cordless Car Vacuum
HOTOR DC12V | Black & Decker CHV1410L | Black & Decker BDH2000PL |
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Pros
Great suction power.
Brush extension.
Innovative design.
Multifunction.
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Lightweight.
Has a very good suction power.
Built-in tools.
Cheap.
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Very strong suction.
Battery can be replaced.
Easy to empty.
2 year warranty.
Charges quickly and runs for a long time.
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Cons
It sprays the tiny dust back out.
Does not pick up the hair.
Small dust capacity.
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Built-in battery cannot be replaced.
Small dirt cup.
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Does not have a pet hair tool.
It is not for floor cleaning.
Very noisy.
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HOTOR DC12V (4th generation) is outstanding multifunctional car vacuum.
It comes with 1 stainless steel HEPA filter and 3 useful attachments for both solid and liquid dirt.
It is equipped with 16.4’ long cable so you can clean everywhere inside your car.
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Black&Decker CHV1410L is great for people looking for a reasonably priced handheld vacuum.
It is great that this vacuum is cheap but with a 2-year warranty.
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Black&Decker BDH2000PL is a great vacuum for cleaning the cars.
However, it has not any attachment for pet hair, so it can be an issue for pet owners.
In the household, it demonstrates remarkable performance in cleaning the areas like vents, ceiling fans, and closets.
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Best Dyson Cordless Vacuum
Dyson V10 | Dyson DC44 Animal | Dyson V8 |
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Pros
Incredible suction.
Great for stairs.
Brilliant for homes with pets.
Excellent designed tools.
Topnotch battery life.
Good size of dust bin.
Floorheads clean right up to edge.
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Great cleaning performance.
Versatile device.
Comfortable for operating. Long battery life.
Designed as the potential two-in-one device.
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Better cleaning than many others mains-powered vacuums.
Powerful suction lasts up to 40 minutes.
Excellent air filtration.
Great tools: for bare floor, carpets, upholstery, pet hair.
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Cons
Only one battery.
Expensive.
Noisy on max mode.
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One of the most expensive handheld vacuums.
Cannot stand on its own.
Small dirt cup.
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Only the price.
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For carpets, hard floors, for pet hair and stairs – Cyclone V10 Absolute has eclipsed all the previous, otherwise already excellent, Dyson’s models.
This vacuum easily moves to carpeted surfaces, with Direct Drive floorhead.
Both main heads are finely low and there is many boot options in the neck, to get under the low furniture.
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Dyson DC44 Animal is the great choice for small house or apartment
Owners who need a spot clean-up tool which they can use on different flooring except for thick carpets.
A long extension wand allows use it both as a stick and handheld vacuum, so it is actually 2 in 1 vacuum.
The dirt cup is a bit too small and should be emptied often.
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Dyson V8 is an improved version of V6, which is considered one of the best cordless vacuums on the market.
Cleaning of edges on hard floors is just excellent.
When you put it on max power mode the V8 will pull dust and debris from deep floor crevices.
And at the end, it polishes the surface.
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Best Rated Cordless Vacuum
Shark Navigator NV42 | Hoover Linx BH50010 | Black&Decker BDH2000L |
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Pros
Strong suction for bare floors and carpets.
The large capacity of dust cup.
12-foot long hose.
Comes with pet hair power brush.
Reasonable price.
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Good suction power.
Great for bare floors and low pile carpets.
Useful for pet hair.
Soft crossing from hard floor to carpet.
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Lightweight.
Long battery runtime.
Crevice tool doubles the reach, so you don’t have to bend down.
The head can be rotated 90 degrees in both directions.
Decent sized dirt container for the handheld.
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Cons
Too bulky for cleaning of a tall staircase.
No storage for attachments.
High center of gravity easily tips over.
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A bit too long for use on stairs.
Limited mobility because the base cannot swivel.
Foam filter does not a good job trapping dirt.
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The absence of pet tool.
The charging station is not wall mountable.
Extendible crevice tool has a tendency to get pushed back.
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Bottom Line
Rated with 4.5 stars of almost 2200 customers, Shark NV42 proved to be the first of the 3 best rated cordless vacuum cleaners.
That is not surprising. Equipped with a long 12-foot flexible hose.
This vacuum overcomes one of the biggest issues of upright vacuums.
Most consumers like how it performs on both carpet and bare floors.
And: it does not cost as much as it is worth.
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With 4 stars or even more than 9000 customers, Hoover BH50010 is our second choice of Top 3 best rated cordless vacuums.
This vacuum is capable to clean carpet and hard floors, with easy transition between them.
It has a powered brush roll with its own motor.
It is equipped with transparent dirt cup, so you can see when it is time to empty.
For such performance, you will love its price.
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As a new product, Black&Decker BDH2000L has a prominent number of reviews, of which the majority rated it with 5 stars.
Customers like how this device is light and agile. It obviously makes it easy for them to carry around their homes for spot cleanups.
This vacuum is great for parents with active kids ie. for homes with a lot of mess.
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Best Lightweight Cordless Vacuum
Deik 2 in 1 Stick and Handheld | Eufy Lightweight Cordless | Proscenic P8 |
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Pros
Compact, lightweight and versatile.
Simple controls.
Easy to handle.
Inexpensive.
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Can be easily stored away in a closet.
Long battery life.
Ahead can swivel 180 degrees.
Large dirt cup.
LED lights.
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Cheaper than similar models.
Very good set of tools.
Removable battery.
Dustbin easy to empty.
A quite decent run time.
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Cons
Small dirt capacity.
Suction could be better.
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No attachments.
Does not stand upright very well.
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Cannot clean deep carpets.
Motorized brush does not reach to the edges.
Noisy.
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Bottom Line
Deik 2 in 1, Stick and Handheld vacuum is a good and affordable cleaning machine.
This highly-maneuverable stick vacuum cleaner is ideal for light-duty clean-ups around the home.
An easy-off detachable handheld, tackle trodden-in dirt, dust, and debris on furniture, soft furnishings, stairs and car interiors from normal/brush/crevice nozzle.
With the weight of the only 2.32kg, it is very easy to handle. Suction and operating time are very good.
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With the total weight of 5.8 pounds, Eufy Lightweight 28.2V provides to be carried up a flight of stairs and vacuum each stair.
This vacuum cleaner best suits people who live in small apartments of about 2-3 rooms. It works well on both carpets and hard floors.
It uses a cyclonic design for suction of debris – the brush roll will not damage the hardwood.
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Without the wand and floor tool, Proscenic P8 has the weight of just 4.5 pounds.
With these accessories, weight is about 6 pounds.
Quite convenient and lightweight vacuum cleaner for cleaning up different areas, especially in multi-level homes.
With a removable wand and interchangeable tools, you can clean almost any part of your home.
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Best Cordless Vacuum for Carpet
Shark Navigator SV1106 | Black & Decker BDH2000FL | Shark DuoClean IF251 |
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Pros
Powerful and lightweight.
Works well on all floorings.
The great suction of pet hair.
Rubberized wheels do not allow damages on hard floor and carpets.
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Comes with 2 attachments for cleaning of different types of floors.
Pick up stubborn pet hair on all surfaces.
Dirt container has windows.
Good run time after a short charge time.
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Excellent cleans bare floors and carpets.
A versatile vacuum that morphs into a handheld vacuum.
5-year warranty.
Flexible wand.
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Cons
Relatively short run time, particularly for carpets.
Not so good for deep cleaning.
Short warranty (1 year).
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Limited dirt capacity.
A canister is difficult to empty.
Suction is not very strong.
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Small capacity of dust cup.
Long time to recharge.
Not very maneuverable.
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Bottom Line
Shark SV1106 would be great for small to medium-sized homes.
It is very good in cleaning high traffic areas, where there is a lot of dirt and footwear traces.
Also, it sucks larger debris.
For deep cleaning, you will still need an upright vacuum.
This vacuum has a large dirt cup, so you don’t need to empty it after every use.
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This Black&Decker model has the bristles on the brush tool which are not stiff enough to clean deep carpets.
But, cleaning of the dirt on the surface is not a problem for this vacuum.
You can use the pet hair tool.
A lot of consumers really like the pet hair attachment and use it often to remove pet hair from carpets, chairs, and sofas.
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Perhaps the best description about overall impression on Shark Duo Clean IF251 was given by consumers.
Who said that this vacuum has a “self-propelled” feeling on the carpet.
It easily converts to a handheld vacuum for car cleaning.
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Final word
We did our best to help you, so with this guide, you can choose the cordless vacuum cleaner exactly according to your needs.
In the end, we thought that could be interesting for you to look at the history of vacuum cleaners and to find out some of the interesting things about manufacturers and products mentioned in this article, as well as how a cordless vacuum works.
