Top Cordless Stick Vacuums, Dupes

EDITOR'S CHOICE

Shark Vertex Cordless Stick Vacuum

Shark is one of the best Dyson alternatives online, and in many ways, it outperforms Dyson too. In our testing, this Shark Vertex vacuum has been powerful enough to pick up everything from pet hair and debris, to small pebbles and scraps of food. And yet, it's lightweight enough to detach the nozzle to use on hard-to-reach areas. Though it boasts “hypervelocity suction,” the Shark Vertex is gentle enough to use on both carpets and floors, and it glides easily without getting stuck (like some robot vacuums). With two brushrolls, Shark says you “get deep cleaning to pick up more in every pass.” What we like: get up to one hour of cordless cleaning on a single charge. With the Vertex, Shark delivers a powerful do-it-all unit that's a must-have for every busy home.

TOP PICK

Kenmore DS4095 Brushless Cordless Stick Vacuum

With this CSV, Kenmore leaned into the features that make cordless stick vacuums so great. The design is sleek and nimble at under six pounds with a flexible want to reach under furniture. Suction comes from a capable 250-watt brushless motor that can run for up to 40 minutes (remaining battery is shown on an LED display). You also get a large one-liter dust cup which means fewer trips to the trashcan. Overall, it's a powerful, easy-to-use device — and it costs less than $200 on Amazon. Don't just take our word for it — Amazon says more than 500 shoppers have bought this Dyson dupe online in the last few weeks alone, with reviewers praising its ease of use and multiple cleaning options.

MOST VERSATILE

Eureka Rechargeable Handheld Stick Vac

This Eureka Stylus has a lot going for it, but mobility is probably its best asset. The neck is flexible, the wheels are beefy and smooth, and the dustbin is located on the front so the whole thing can lay flat. All these design features, plus a weight of just 6.4 pounds, combine for easy cleaning in hard-to-reach areas.

Fantastic mobility aside, the Stylus is still a great vacuum. A 350-watt motor gives it enough power for any mess — whether on hardwood, carpet or tile — and finger-tip controls let you easily cycle between suction modes. Battery life is solid too with a 45-minute run time on regular mode. If you need to clean furniture, cars or thick carpets, the vacuum also comes with a crevice tool and a 2-in-1 dusting brush for various jobs. Eureka has long been a trusted name in vacuums, and this cordless option continues the brand's winning ways.

BEST FOR PET HAIR

Shark Pet Cordless Stick Vacuum

Pet hair poses one of the toughest cleaning challenges, which is why Shark developed this Anti-Allergen Pet Power Vacuum. It's geared toward pet hair with a self-cleaning brush roll to prevent hair wrap and it can transform to a hand vacuum to use on couches, mattresses and more. The vacuum uses Shark's powerful suction technology to dig deep into carpets to pull out pet hair, dander and debris.

In terms of design, the Shark Pet Power Vacuum does quite well. It's streamlined, easy to maneuver, and weighs just over seven pounds. Though it's design for pet owners, it's versatile to lend enough options for most jobs. A HEPA filter, meanwhile, works to trap things like dust, allergens, and dander for cleaner air after vacuuming.

MULTI SURFACE PICK

BLACK+DECKER Powerseries Extreme Cordless Stick Vacuum

A great cordless stick vacuum really doesn't need to break the bank, as proven by this Black+Decker Powerseries. The vacuum's suction can be switched between three speeds, and two interchangeable floorheads allow for multi-surface cleanup. One floorhead has an anti-tangle brush bar with rubber bristles for cleaning pet hair, and the other has v-shaped bristles to dislodge crumbs and other debris.

One of our favorite features with the Black+Decker is its 20V MAX battery — the same battery you'll find in most Black+Decker power tools. This means the battery is easy to charge with equipment you might already have, and you can even swap out batteries (say, the one from your drill) if the vacuum dies mid-cleanup. That isn't likely to happen, however, as the battery lasts an impressive 55 minutes on low settings. This is a reliable vacuum that will get any job done on any surface.

BEST FOR DEEP CLEANING

Samsung Jet 90 Cordless Stick Vacuum

Samsung is known for its high-end TVs and electronics, but the company is also making big moves in the home cleaning space. Case in point: this Samsung Jet Cordless Stick Vacuum.

Boosting 200 watts of suction in a compact, 6.2-pound build, this Samsung Jet 90 brings power and convenience in equal measure. It's able to absorb all kinds of debris from different surfaces, and can easily transition between carpet and hard floors without a hitch. For deep cleaning, the Jet 90 comes with four different floorheads designed to tackle different surfaces and angles. The vacuum's telescoping pipe allows for further adjustment and comfort, and the whole pipe can be removed for cleaning furniture and cars.

Among the Jet 90's other attractive qualities are a large 0.8-liter dustbin, an effective five-stage particle filter and a long battery life of up to 60 minutes. When it's time to recharge, place the vacuum in an included free-standing charging dock. This dock can charge two batteries at once, although you'll need to buy the second battery separately.