Best Cordless Vacuum of 2023

What is the best cordless vacuum?

The best cordless stick vacuums are lightweight and maneuverable without sacrificing the cleaning power of a corded model (and without costing too much, either). After years of testing dozens of models, CNET’s ultimate favorite is the Tineco Pure One S11, which offers top-tier cordless cleaning power, a lightweight design and a lower asking price than comparable models from the likes of Dyson, Samsung and other top manufacturers.

That said, there are plenty of other perfectly capable cordless vacuums that we can recommend, too. To find them, we’ve spent countless hours testing the top models from brands like Shark, Bissell, Dyson, Tineco, Eureka and Samsung at the CNET Home product testing lab in Louisville, Kentucky. Specifically, we run a rigorous slate of tests to determine each cleaner’s capabilities when it comes to picking up a variety of messes on a variety of different floor types. Whether it’s sucking fine particles like dust and sand out of thick, plushy carpets or collecting crumbs and pet hair off of hardwood floors, we take a complete look at how each vacuum performs in a controlled setting before recommending anything.

So which cordless vacs did the best in our tests? Glad you asked. Our picks for the best cordless vacuums are listed below — and keep checking back, because we’ll update this list periodically whenever new models make their way through our lab.

Best cordless vacuums of 2023

Cordless vacuum price scale:

• $ = Budget: $299 and below
• $$ = Average: $300 to $500
• $$$ = Premium: $500 and up

These reflect MSRP or list prices. Sales and other price fluctuations may cause a vacuum to move within the scale for a given period of time. 

Other cordless vacuums with great cleaning power

Tineco Pure One S15 Pet: Another top performer from Tineco, the Pure One S15 Pet is nearly identical to our top pick, the S11, but it costs an extra $100 at a retail price of $500. For the money, you’re essentially getting the same basic cleaner as the S11, but with an anti-tangle brush head that’s better designed for tackling excess amounts of pet hair, as well as a free-standing dock design that doesn’t need to be drilled into your wall. It was a top five finisher in both our sand and rice tests, but the S11 actually edged it out on both fronts with even better cleaning power at an even better value.

Samsung Jet 90: Our toughest cordless vacuum cleaning challenge is the mid-pile sand test, where we see how much sand each vacuum can suck out of thick, plushy carpet. Only three of the 15 cordless vacuums we’ve tested in recent years have been able to average pickup percentages better than 80% in that test: the Dyson V15 Detect, the Tineco Pure One S15 Pet, and the Samsung Jet 90, which led the way overall with an outstanding mid-pile sand pickup percentage of 98%. It’s a splurge for sure at a retail price of $650, but it’s still worthy of consideration if you have lots of thick carpets in your home.

Samsung Jet 75: Nearly identical to the Jet 90, the Samsung Jet 75 offers comparable cleaning power and a similarly attractive build, as well as the same 60-minute battery life, the same HEPA filtration, and the same 200 air watts of suction. Build-wise, the main difference is that the Jet 90 uses a free-standing dock while the Jet 75’s dock needs to be drilled into your wall. It wasn’t nearly as strong a performer as the Jet 90 in that mid-pile sand test, but the Jet 75 still performed well overall, and at $600, it retails for a little less.

Dyson V11 Torque Drive: With a motor that automatically adapts to the type of floor it’s cleaning and a fancy LCD display, the Dyson V11 Torque Drive certainly feels the part of an upgrade pick. At a retail price of $700, with sale prices often bringing that number down closer to $500, it’s priced like one, too. The good news is that the vacuum lived up to the hype with highly consistent cleaning power across all of our tests, but it was outperformed by newer models like the Dyson V15 Detect, as well as competitors that cost less from Tineco and Samsung.

Other cordless vacuum value picks

Shark Rocket Pet Pro: Our previous pick for best value, the Shark Rocket Pet Pro remains a solid budget option in 2023 provided you can find it in stock. Typically retailing for less than $300, it offers excellent cleaning performance on hardwood floors and with crumbs and other small bits of debris, along with satisfactory pickup power on carpets and with dust. It features HEPA filtration and a self-cleaning, anti-tangle brush head that’s helpful for preventing pet hair clogs, and it also 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 for basic cleaning — particularly with crumbs and on hardwood floors. It also converts to a handheld vac you can use to clean your car or clean furniture. Retailing for $150 and frequently on sale for closer to $100, the XL-618 is about as inexpensive as cordless vacuums get, so if you’re willing to sacrifice some cleaning power in order to save some cash, it’s worth a look.

How we test cordless vacuums

Putting cordless vacuums through their paces isn’t as complicated as testing a robot vacuum cleaner, but it still takes lots of time and careful effort to find the best cordless vacuum.  

To get started, we hauled in 15 of the latest models from leading vacuum brands with high user ratings and reviews, and ran them through a series of tests designed to measure overall proficiency. We also tested cordless vacuums in a range of prices to see how much of a difference you can expect when you opt for a pricier model over a budget pick.

Testing cordless vacuums on different flooring 

We run each vacuum in a straight line across three different surfaces (hardwood, low-pile carpet and midpile carpet). On all three test beds, the test area is 30.25 inches long.

The width of the test bed is proportional to the vacuum’s nozzle width, which we measure ourselves. We also use nozzle width, plus the flooring type, to calculate the soil density for each test, per International Electrotechnical Commission guidelines. The IEC is a global standards body responsible for managing testing procedures, among other things, for vacuum manufacturers.

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We test vacuums on three types of floor surfaces.

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Testing the cleaning ability of each cordless vacuum

We use three types of soil. To simulate small particle size, we use a mix of play sand and landscaping sand. To emulate larger dirt particles, we use uncooked black rice. To see how vacuums deal with pet hair, we use a mixture of clippings sourced to us through our local pet groomer. 

We run tests in a straight line across all three floor types.

Brian Bennett/CNET

We perform three runs (at minimum) on each floor type. We also test suction power with sand and rice separately. That comes to at least 18 tests per vacuum. To measure the results, we weigh the vacuum’s dust bin both before and after each run.

From there we can calculate the percentage of dirt and debris pickup for every run and the average amount of soil a vacuum manages to remove. Additionally, we run anecdotal (visual) pet hair tests for each vacuum, on all three floor types, to help us select the best cordless vacuum.

Which cordless vacuums cleaned up in CNET tests?

Let’s get right to the numbers, starting with our sand tests. The table below tells you the average percentage of sand each vacuum was able to remove from each of our three test surfaces. The vacuums are listed in order of overall sand removed in total, from the most to the least, so feel free to think of this as something of a sand test leaderboard.

Percentage of sand removed

Dyson V15 Detect 96.93% 95.28% 88.43%Samsung Jet 90 93.05% 85.71% 97.73%Tineco Pure One S11 98.77% 93.38% 78.43%Tineco Pure One S15 Pet 100.00% 88.33% 81.43%Samsung Jet 75 98.61% 90.56% 78.89%Tineco A11 Hero 98.47% 82.50% 72.45%Samsung Bespoke Jet 94.87% 81.25% 77.08%Dyson V11 Torque Drive 99.59% 78.43% 71.57%LG CordZero ThinQ 97.12% 80.88% 67.97%Shark Rocket Pet Pro 100.00% 67.59% 72.41%Eureka RapidClean Pro 94.44% 64.81% 60.37%Dyson V8 Absolute 97.94% 68.30% 52.12%Bissell IconPet 89.74% 66.16% 54.04%Moosoo XL-618 99.07% 41. 30% 52.22%Aposen Cordless Vacuum 67.09% 27.95% 37.67%

• Sand removed from hardwood floors
• Sand removed from from low-pile carpet
• Sand removed from mid-pile carpet

Note: Results listed are the average percentage of total material removed from test surface

As you can see, the Dyson V15 Detect is our top overall cleaner in these sand tests, but note that the Samsung Jet 90 actually outperformed it by a considerable margin on thick, plushy mid-pile carpet. Sucking sand out of carpets like those is a real challenge — most of the vacuums we test can’t even remove 80% of the stuff when all is said and done. The Jet 90 managed almost 98%, which is pretty outstanding. If you have thick carpets like those in your home, it’s definitely worth a look.

Meanwhile, the Tineco Pure One S11 is the only cordless vacuum in the top 5 of our sand tests that retails for less than $500. At a price of $400 (or less, if you catch a sale), it offers a high level of performance at a strong value relative to the competition, which is a large part of the reason why it’s our top recommended cordless vacuum.

That does it for sand — now let’s take a look at how the cordless vacuums we tested handled uncooked black rice, our stand-in for crumbs and other larger-sized bits of debris.

Percentage of rice removed

Tineco Pure One S11 100.00% 100.00% 100.00%Tineco Pure One S15 Pet 100.00% 100.00% 100.00%Shark Rocket Pet Pro 100.00% 100.00% 100.00%Moosoo XL-618 100.00% 100.00% 100.00%Tineco A11 Hero 97.48% 99.37% 97.63%Dyson V11 Torque Drive 98.25% 100.00% 94.68%LG CordZero ThinQ 95.65% 98.51% 98.27%Dyson V8 Absolute 100.00% 100.00% 92.13%Samsung Jet 90 93.05% 98.19% 97.73%Samsung Bespoke Jet 89.74% 98.21% 97.47%Samsung Jet 75 90.28% 98.41% 96.03%Dyson V15 Detect 96.93% 95.28% 88.43%Bissell IconPet 89.74% 93.80% 93.07%Eureka RapidClean Pro 71.76% 88. 62% 76.72%Aposen Cordless Vacuum Cleaner 43.35% 49.06% 46.90%

• Rice removed from hardwood floors
• Rice removed from from low-pile carpet
• Rice removed from mid-pile carpet

Note: Results listed are the average percentage of total material removed from test surface

As you can see, the black rice test is less of a challenge than the sand test, and a number of the vacuums we tested, including the top-rated Tineco Pure One S11, finished with a perfect rating across all three surfaces. Interestingly, that shortlist of perfect-rated cleaners includes two of our value picks, the Shark Rocket Pet Pro and the Moosoo XL-618. Neither one was a standout with sand (in fact, the Moosoo model was among the worst in those tests), but with larger crumbs at least, both are perfectly capable.

The Bissell IconPet features headlights and a nice-looking black and green build, but it wasn’t a top performer in our tests.

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Other considerations when choosing a cordless vacuum

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 feature a runtime of 40 minutes before needing another charge, though 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 was so heavy that it affected our recommendation. All of the vacuums on this list were also very similar in height and overall size. The Dyson models are both roughly 49 inches, while the Tineco A11 is shorter at just 43 inches tall. 

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 by model, but the majority of models we’ve tested will 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, though Samsung only offers a single year for its Jet 75 and Jet 90 cleaners.

Why you should trust CNET testing

Our team of CNET experts, editors and lab technicians has been testing vacuums in a smart home and testing warehouse located in Louisville for over 10 years. In that time, we’ve refined our testing methods and assessments in a controlled environment to measure the proficiency of robot vacuums, full-size models and cordless stick vacuums alike. For more details, check out this in-depth article on how we test vacuums at CNET. 

Cordless vacuum FAQs

Best Cordless Vacuum of 2023

What is the best cordless vacuum?

The best cordless stick vacuums are lightweight and maneuverable without sacrificing the cleaning power of a corded model (and without costing too much, either). After years of testing dozens of models, CNET’s ultimate favorite is the Tineco Pure One S11, which offers top-tier cordless cleaning power, a lightweight design and a lower asking price than comparable models from the likes of Dyson, Samsung and other top manufacturers.

That said, there are plenty of other perfectly capable cordless vacuums that we can recommend, too. To find them, we’ve spent countless hours testing the top models from brands like Shark, Bissell, Dyson, Tineco, Eureka and Samsung at the CNET Home product testing lab in Louisville, Kentucky. Specifically, we run a rigorous slate of tests to determine each cleaner’s capabilities when it comes to picking up a variety of messes on a variety of different floor types. Whether it’s sucking fine particles like dust and sand out of thick, plushy carpets or collecting crumbs and pet hair off of hardwood floors, we take a complete look at how each vacuum performs in a controlled setting before recommending anything.

So which cordless vacs did the best in our tests? Glad you asked. Our picks for the best cordless vacuums are listed below — and keep checking back, because we’ll update this list periodically whenever new models make their way through our lab.

Best cordless vacuums of 2023

Cordless vacuum price scale:

• $ = Budget: $299 and below
• $$ = Average: $300 to $500
• $$$ = Premium: $500 and up

These reflect MSRP or list prices. Sales and other price fluctuations may cause a vacuum to move within the scale for a given period of time.  

Other cordless vacuums with great cleaning power

Tineco Pure One S15 Pet: Another top performer from Tineco, the Pure One S15 Pet is nearly identical to our top pick, the S11, but it costs an extra $100 at a retail price of $500. For the money, you’re essentially getting the same basic cleaner as the S11, but with an anti-tangle brush head that’s better designed for tackling excess amounts of pet hair, as well as a free-standing dock design that doesn’t need to be drilled into your wall. It was a top five finisher in both our sand and rice tests, but the S11 actually edged it out on both fronts with even better cleaning power at an even better value.

Samsung Jet 90: Our toughest cordless vacuum cleaning challenge is the mid-pile sand test, where we see how much sand each vacuum can suck out of thick, plushy carpet. Only three of the 15 cordless vacuums we’ve tested in recent years have been able to average pickup percentages better than 80% in that test: the Dyson V15 Detect, the Tineco Pure One S15 Pet, and the Samsung Jet 90, which led the way overall with an outstanding mid-pile sand pickup percentage of 98%. It’s a splurge for sure at a retail price of $650, but it’s still worthy of consideration if you have lots of thick carpets in your home.

Samsung Jet 75: Nearly identical to the Jet 90, the Samsung Jet 75 offers comparable cleaning power and a similarly attractive build, as well as the same 60-minute battery life, the same HEPA filtration, and the same 200 air watts of suction. Build-wise, the main difference is that the Jet 90 uses a free-standing dock while the Jet 75’s dock needs to be drilled into your wall. It wasn’t nearly as strong a performer as the Jet 90 in that mid-pile sand test, but the Jet 75 still performed well overall, and at $600, it retails for a little less.

Dyson V11 Torque Drive: With a motor that automatically adapts to the type of floor it’s cleaning and a fancy LCD display, the Dyson V11 Torque Drive certainly feels the part of an upgrade pick. At a retail price of $700, with sale prices often bringing that number down closer to $500, it’s priced like one, too. The good news is that the vacuum lived up to the hype with highly consistent cleaning power across all of our tests, but it was outperformed by newer models like the Dyson V15 Detect, as well as competitors that cost less from Tineco and Samsung.

Other cordless vacuum value picks

Shark Rocket Pet Pro: Our previous pick for best value, the Shark Rocket Pet Pro remains a solid budget option in 2023 provided you can find it in stock. Typically retailing for less than $300, it offers excellent cleaning performance on hardwood floors and with crumbs and other small bits of debris, along with satisfactory pickup power on carpets and with dust. It features HEPA filtration and a self-cleaning, anti-tangle brush head that’s helpful for preventing pet hair clogs, and it also 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 for basic cleaning — particularly with crumbs and on hardwood floors. It also converts to a handheld vac you can use to clean your car or clean furniture. Retailing for $150 and frequently on sale for closer to $100, the XL-618 is about as inexpensive as cordless vacuums get, so if you’re willing to sacrifice some cleaning power in order to save some cash, it’s worth a look.

How we test cordless vacuums

Putting cordless vacuums through their paces isn’t as complicated as testing a robot vacuum cleaner, but it still takes lots of time and careful effort to find the best cordless vacuum. 

To get started, we hauled in 15 of the latest models from leading vacuum brands with high user ratings and reviews, and ran them through a series of tests designed to measure overall proficiency. We also tested cordless vacuums in a range of prices to see how much of a difference you can expect when you opt for a pricier model over a budget pick.

Testing cordless vacuums on different flooring 

We run each vacuum in a straight line across three different surfaces (hardwood, low-pile carpet and midpile carpet). On all three test beds, the test area is 30.25 inches long.

The width of the test bed is proportional to the vacuum’s nozzle width, which we measure ourselves. We also use nozzle width, plus the flooring type, to calculate the soil density for each test, per International Electrotechnical Commission guidelines. The IEC is a global standards body responsible for managing testing procedures, among other things, for vacuum manufacturers.

Enlarge Image

We test vacuums on three types of floor surfaces.

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Testing the cleaning ability of each cordless vacuum

We use three types of soil. To simulate small particle size, we use a mix of play sand and landscaping sand. To emulate larger dirt particles, we use uncooked black rice. To see how vacuums deal with pet hair, we use a mixture of clippings sourced to us through our local pet groomer. 

We run tests in a straight line across all three floor types.

Brian Bennett/CNET

We perform three runs (at minimum) on each floor type. We also test suction power with sand and rice separately. That comes to at least 18 tests per vacuum. To measure the results, we weigh the vacuum’s dust bin both before and after each run.

From there we can calculate the percentage of dirt and debris pickup for every run and the average amount of soil a vacuum manages to remove. Additionally, we run anecdotal (visual) pet hair tests for each vacuum, on all three floor types, to help us select the best cordless vacuum.

Which cordless vacuums cleaned up in CNET tests?

Let’s get right to the numbers, starting with our sand tests. The table below tells you the average percentage of sand each vacuum was able to remove from each of our three test surfaces. The vacuums are listed in order of overall sand removed in total, from the most to the least, so feel free to think of this as something of a sand test leaderboard.

Percentage of sand removed

Dyson V15 Detect 96.93% 95.28% 88.43%Samsung Jet 90 93.05% 85. 71% 97.73%Tineco Pure One S11 98.77% 93.38% 78.43%Tineco Pure One S15 Pet 100.00% 88.33% 81.43%Samsung Jet 75 98.61% 90.56% 78.89%Tineco A11 Hero 98.47% 82.50% 72.45%Samsung Bespoke Jet 94.87% 81.25% 77.08%Dyson V11 Torque Drive 99.59% 78.43% 71.57%LG CordZero ThinQ 97.12% 80.88% 67.97%Shark Rocket Pet Pro 100.00% 67.59% 72.41%Eureka RapidClean Pro 94.44% 64.81% 60.37%Dyson V8 Absolute 97.94% 68.30% 52.12%Bissell IconPet 89.74% 66.16% 54.04%Moosoo XL-618 99.07% 41.30% 52.22%Aposen Cordless Vacuum 67.09% 27.95% 37.67%

• Sand removed from hardwood floors
• Sand removed from from low-pile carpet
• Sand removed from mid-pile carpet

Note: Results listed are the average percentage of total material removed from test surface

As you can see, the Dyson V15 Detect is our top overall cleaner in these sand tests, but note that the Samsung Jet 90 actually outperformed it by a considerable margin on thick, plushy mid-pile carpet. Sucking sand out of carpets like those is a real challenge — most of the vacuums we test can’t even remove 80% of the stuff when all is said and done. The Jet 90 managed almost 98%, which is pretty outstanding. If you have thick carpets like those in your home, it’s definitely worth a look.

Meanwhile, the Tineco Pure One S11 is the only cordless vacuum in the top 5 of our sand tests that retails for less than $500. At a price of $400 (or less, if you catch a sale), it offers a high level of performance at a strong value relative to the competition, which is a large part of the reason why it’s our top recommended cordless vacuum.

That does it for sand — now let’s take a look at how the cordless vacuums we tested handled uncooked black rice, our stand-in for crumbs and other larger-sized bits of debris.

Percentage of rice removed

Tineco Pure One S11 100.00% 100.00% 100.00%Tineco Pure One S15 Pet 100.00% 100.00% 100.00%Shark Rocket Pet Pro 100.00% 100.00% 100. 00%Moosoo XL-618 100.00% 100.00% 100.00%Tineco A11 Hero 97.48% 99.37% 97.63%Dyson V11 Torque Drive 98.25% 100.00% 94.68%LG CordZero ThinQ 95.65% 98.51% 98.27%Dyson V8 Absolute 100.00% 100.00% 92.13%Samsung Jet 90 93.05% 98.19% 97.73%Samsung Bespoke Jet 89.74% 98.21% 97.47%Samsung Jet 75 90.28% 98.41% 96.03%Dyson V15 Detect 96.93% 95.28% 88.43%Bissell IconPet 89.74% 93.80% 93.07%Eureka RapidClean Pro 71.76% 88.62% 76.72%Aposen Cordless Vacuum Cleaner 43.35% 49.06% 46.90%

• Rice removed from hardwood floors
• Rice removed from from low-pile carpet
• Rice removed from mid-pile carpet

Note: Results listed are the average percentage of total material removed from test surface

As you can see, the black rice test is less of a challenge than the sand test, and a number of the vacuums we tested, including the top-rated Tineco Pure One S11, finished with a perfect rating across all three surfaces. Interestingly, that shortlist of perfect-rated cleaners includes two of our value picks, the Shark Rocket Pet Pro and the Moosoo XL-618. Neither one was a standout with sand (in fact, the Moosoo model was among the worst in those tests), but with larger crumbs at least, both are perfectly capable.

The Bissell IconPet features headlights and a nice-looking black and green build, but it wasn’t a top performer in our tests.

Ry Crist/CNET

Other considerations when choosing a cordless vacuum

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 feature a runtime of 40 minutes before needing another charge, though 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 was so heavy that it affected our recommendation. All of the vacuums on this list were also very similar in height and overall size. The Dyson models are both roughly 49 inches, while the Tineco A11 is shorter at just 43 inches tall. 

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 by model, but the majority of models we’ve tested will 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, though Samsung only offers a single year for its Jet 75 and Jet 90 cleaners.

Why you should trust CNET testing

Our team of CNET experts, editors and lab technicians has been testing vacuums in a smart home and testing warehouse located in Louisville for over 10 years. In that time, we’ve refined our testing methods and assessments in a controlled environment to measure the proficiency of robot vacuums, full-size models and cordless stick vacuums alike. For more details, check out this in-depth article on how we test vacuums at CNET. 

Cordless vacuum FAQs

Best Parquet Vacuums 2023-2024

Like a vintage carpet or upholstered chair that you take good care of, your hardwood floors deserve pride and proper care.

Having a premium vacuum cleaner designed with hardwood flooring in mind helps and ensures that you can clean up all sorts of clutter without creating a pattern of scuffs or scratches that you want to cover up before guests arrive.

We purchased the best models and ran a series of tests in the lab and in the real world, evaluating suction power, maneuverability, noise levels and total cost.

How to choose a parquet floor cleaner

Vacuum cleaner type

There are several models of parquet floor cleaners.

There are full-sized upright vacuum cleaners for whole house cleaning, easy-to-maneuver models with dust bags, and slim handheld vacuum cleaners that are suitable for quick cleaning in hard-to-reach places.

Choose the type of parquet cleaner that suits your home’s needs and your cleaning preferences.

For example, in homes with limited floor space, a cordless handheld vacuum cleaner can be dispensed with.

A house with lots of square meters or a combination of carpet and parquet might be a better fit for an upright vacuum. Since parquet floors also work well with wet cleaning, some parquet vacuum cleaners have a “wet-dry” design.

Having this type of vacuum cleaner can save you time, storage space (no more mops and buckets!) and improve cleaning efficiency.

Suction power

Although suction power is ultimately determined by the type of vacuum cleaner motor, there are several other ways to determine the power your vacuum cleaner will have.

If you have a large house or like long cleaning sessions, then the corded vacuum cleaner gives you limitless power. Also, some corded models boast more suction power, although advances in technology have made it possible for cordless vacuum cleaners to close that gap.

Cordless vacuum cleaners are growing in popularity due to longer battery life and increased cleaning power.

For many households, this type of vacuum cleaner is suitable for the daily care of parquet floors and cleaning fine dirt, since these models are easy to use and store.

Weight and maneuverability

While weight and maneuverability are important when buying any type of vacuum cleaner, these factors are especially important for homeowners who are looking for the best vacuum cleaners for hardwood floors.

Vacuum cleaner models have come a long way since their wheels just slid on smooth floors, but you should still look at the brush heads or rollers that your vacuum cleaner is equipped with.

Longer bristles and rubber rollers are the key to a really efficient suction on smooth surfaces.

Hardwood floors also offer no resistance when cleaning, so we recommend looking for a lightweight vacuum cleaner that is powerful enough to effectively clean your floor.

Attachments

Accessories can enhance the cleaning power of your parquet vacuum cleaner. Like other vacuum cleaners, most hardwood floor vacuums come with a slot for accessing tight spaces, such as behind a sofa or next to appliances.

Some of them are also equipped with dusters or pet hair remover.

Most parquet floor cleaners have a floor nozzle designed for use on hard floors, but some also include an additional floor nozzle for use on carpeted floors.

In addition, they offer adjustable settings to make it easier to deep clean carpets. If your home uses different types of flooring, you may want to consider these additional accessories and features so that you don’t need to purchase more than one vacuum cleaner for different cleaning needs.

Best Hardwood Vacuum Ranking 2023-2024

Best Overall: Shark IZ201EUT Vacuum Cleaner

What We Like

• Long battery life
• Folds in half for easy storage
• Vacuum cleaner mostly moves by itself

What we don’t like

• The dust box could be bigger

The

Shark IZ201EUT impressed us with its performance on parquet floors—or any other type of surface, for that matter.

Our tester was delighted with how quiet, powerful and light this vacuum cleaner is. While some vacuum cleaners scatter debris across hard floors, this Shark vacuum cleaner didn’t and earned a 5-star rating for its great performance.

The bright LED light on the floor head ensures you can spot dirt and crumbs, and when the battery is low, this LED light flashes to alert you that it’s time to recharge. However, the fact that this cordless vacuum cleaner lasts up to 60 minutes on a single charge is impressive.

The front roller is very soft and has fibers long enough to effectively pick up debris in the vacuum cleaner’s wide 10.6-inch cleaning path.

The second roller with flexible rubber ribs ensures that any remaining debris also enters the suction path of the vacuum cleaner.

This model remained easy to handle and maneuver, even when crawling under a sofa or coffee table in the lab, earning it a 5-star maneuverability rating. Our tester noted that it guides you across the surface and ultimately requires minimal effort from the user when pushing and pulling the vacuum cleaner.

Best budget: Kitfort KT-59 vertical cordless vacuum cleaner8

What we like

• Lightweight and easy to maneuver
• Long battery life
• Excellent performance on hard floors and upholstery

What we don’t like

• It didn’t work so well on carpet
• Could be quieter

The Kitfort KT-598 Lightweight Cordless Vacuum Cleaner is an easy-to-use and effective choice for a hardwood floor vacuum cleaner, especially if you don’t want to spend too much on your latest cleaning tool.

Our tester gave it 5 stars for super easy assembly and intuitive design. It also received a 5-star rating for maneuverability, being easy to handle and light at just 3kg. Our tester said that this device would be easy to carry up and down stairs.

This is a battery powered model and it easily withstood the 17 minute testing process and when all was said and done it had half power left.

We found the vacuum to work great on both hardwood floors and upholstery, although it was less effective on carpet, leaving some hair after a few passes.

When it comes to removing accumulated dust and debris, the button allows you to remove the entire dust container for easy emptying over the trash can. In terms of noise levels, the vacuum cleaner could be quieter, but not as loud as some of the other models we’ve tested that are a nuisance.

Overall, we were impressed with the ease of use and maneuverability of this vacuum cleaner. If most of your cleaning is done on hard floors and upholstery, and if you’re hoping to save money, you might want to take a closer look.

Bosch vacuum cleaner BCH86SIL1

What we like

• High suction power
• Supplied with pet hair brush

What we don’t like

• Bulky design
• Heavy for stairs

Bosch BCH86SIL1 Upright Vacuum Cleaner is the easy choice of our best upright option. Its efficient performance in our lab and rugged construction are outstanding features.

Our tester found this model to work great on hard floors, carpets and furniture, removing debris and hair in just two passes each.

Notably, this is also a model with a bag. The bagged design, while not as seamless as bagless, is an advantage for allergy sufferers who don’t want to be exposed to what they’ve just sucked up. But, if you don’t like the idea of ​​buying extra bags, this design might not be for you.

Another potential disadvantage is that while this vacuum cleaner is efficient and durable, it has a slightly bulky design that requires extra effort on stairs.

While it comes with handy attachments such as a retractable hose, pet hair brush and crevice tool, there is no additional ladder tool. However, given the high suction power demonstrated in the laboratory, we are still happy to recommend it for your parquet floors.

Best Eufy RoboVac G30 Hybrid Robot Vacuum Cleaner

What We Like

• Easily Cleans Various Debris
• Cleaning zones can be set
• Can be controlled by remote control or by voice command

What we don’t like

• Failed to avoid smaller obstacles

It may be hard to find a robot vacuum that performs well on hardwood floors, but the Eufy RoboVac G30 Hybrid impressed our tester with its powerful and efficient performance.

We tested this robot vacuum cleaner in the lab and at home with two testers who found it to be quite effective when connected via Wi-Fi.

Our original home tester had some trouble connecting this robot to Wi-Fi, but our lab and long-term home testers found the process simple thanks to illustrated instructions. Our lab tester also noted that this vacuum handles any type of debris with ease, from sand to flakes to hair.

Along with eufy’s signature slim design – this model is less than 7 cm high – this vacuum cleaner also features powerful suction, adjustable suction height for different types of floors, and can run for 100 minutes on a single charge.

Our home tester loved how easy Alexa was to pair with this vacuum cleaner, so she could easily set it up to do spot cleaning in different areas of her home or run a full cleaning cycle.

We found the vacuum to be difficult to move from hard to carpet in both the lab and the home, but all of our testers were impressed with its overall dust pick-up.

Although this vacuum cleaner is equipped with an object drop prevention function, our lab tester found that it doesn’t do a very good job of preventing small objects like a sock (a substitute for an unexpected pet mess) from dropping in as well.

Instead of avoiding these small objects, he continued on his way and rolled over them.

Notably, however, this robot cleaner can be programmed for cleaning zones using the magnetic strips that come in the package, which can improve its overall performance.

Overall, if you are looking for an inexpensive robotic vacuum cleaner, we think this model is a great option, especially for hard floors, because it will handle any mess you might have in your home, from pet hair to large clumps of dirt. .

Best with dust bags: Miele Classic C1 Parquet XL – SBAF5

What we love

• Extremely quiet
• Easy to install in tight spaces
• Large vacuum bagged
• Excellent suction power

What we don’t like

• Refill bags required
• Not suitable for pets

The appropriately named compact vacuum cleaner impressed us with its powerful suction and flexible handle. On average, our test team only had to do one or two passes across all surfaces to remove debris.

Replacement vacuum bags are part of the obligation to use this vacuum bagged container, but it’s good to know that the filter bag’s capacity is an impressive 4.5 liters. In addition, when emptying the canister, there is no possibility of dust or dirt getting in, which is good news for those who suffer from allergies.

Canister vacuum cleaners have a reputation for being quiet due to their design, but this Miele model will amaze you with its “ridiculously quiet” operation, according to our tester.

Be aware that the canister rolls behind you when you vacuum with the wand and floor head. The canister turned out to be a lot heavier than we expected during assembly and can be tricky to carry up and down stairs.

However, it was incredibly easy to get under furniture and hard to reach places. All in all, this Miele vacuum cleaner is an excellent choice for ensuring that every inch of your hardwood floors is thoroughly cleaned.

Questions and answers about vacuuming parquet floors

When should parquet floors be vacuumed rather than swept?

Sweeping is a great way to remove large debris, but if your hardwood floors are particularly dusty or covered in fine debris, you should opt for a vacuum cleaner. Thanks to its suction power, the vacuum cleaner can pick up small particles of dirt and dust that a broom may not be able to reach.

You should look for a vacuum cleaner with high suction power to pick up more dust and allergens throughout the house. Simply put, the more suction power a vacuum cleaner has, the better its performance.

Will the robot vacuum clean parquet floors?

Using a robotic vacuum cleaner is one of the least labor intensive ways to keep your home clean. As long as your robot vacuum can adjust its height and suction settings (some models may do this automatically, while others may require you to change settings remotely or through an app), you can count on it to clean hardwood and tile just as effectively. like carpeting.

How often should parquet floors be vacuumed?

How often you should vacuum your parquet floors depends on how many people visit your home every day.

Pets, children and the weather can also affect your cleaning schedule. If you stick to the no-shoes-in-the-house rules, you may not have to vacuum as often because there is less outside dirt in your way.

However, if you don’t take off your shoes when you enter your home, you may want to take your vacuum cleaner out at least once a week, if not more often, to keep the floor free of large buildups of dirt and dust.

Do vacuum cleaners scratch parquet floors?

If you use a really heavy vacuum cleaner with hard plastic wheels, you may accidentally scratch softer parquet, vinyl or laminate floors.

Sealed and finished parquet floors should not be damaged during vacuuming, unless you are using a vacuum cleaner with very heavy bristles and clumsy wheels.

We recommend that you always be careful when using household appliances, because this not only improves the quality of the vacuum cleaner and its long-term performance, but also reduces the likelihood of damage to the floor surface that you clean. In our experience, handheld vacuums are also more forgiving than upright vacuums. So, if you’re worried about any damage to your floors, consider a lighter type of vacuum cleaner.

Top 5 cordless vacuum cleaners

Are you tired of constantly tripping over vacuum wires? Or maybe you’re just tired of lugging a heavy vacuum cleaner every time you clean? If you’re looking for a more convenient way to clean your home, you might consider switching to a cordless vacuum cleaner.

Cordless vacuum cleaners have many advantages over wired ones. For example, they are much lighter and easier to maneuver, so you don’t have to struggle with them when moving from room to room.

In this blog, we list all the reasons why you need to go wireless. In addition, we have also compiled a list of the top five cordless vacuum cleaners available for purchase.

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Wired and cordless vacuum cleaners

Many homeowners attribute their preference for cordless vacuum cleaners to their portability. While this can be a significant and reasonable advantage over corded vacuum cleaners, do they clean as effectively as their counterparts?

We have done intensive research on this subject and the answer is yes. Cordless vacuum cleaners can clean just as well, if not more than corded vacuum cleaners.

Reasons why cordless vacuums are the best option

Choosing a wireless connection has many benefits. Countless homeowners often comment that corded vacuums are much heavier and harder to clean. All these problems are absent in cordless vacuum cleaners.

In addition, many people find that cords get in the way, pull out of the wall easily, and often get tangled around furniture legs, which can be frustrating. This is also not a problem with cordless vacuum cleaners, as you have freedom of movement without any restrictions.

Here are a few more reasons why many homeowners make a wireless switch:

Light weight

As we have already mentioned, cordless vacuum cleaners are much lighter compared to their corded counterparts. This is very useful, as it makes it much easier to carry the vacuum cleaner around the house.

Cordless vacuum cleaners are ideal for cleaning up and down stairs and even from one level to another.

Sometimes cleaning hard-to-reach places is a challenge with corded vacuum cleaners. The transportable weight of the cordless vacuum cleaner makes it easy to carry and clean tight spaces without any problems.

Compact size

Due to their portability, cordless vacuum cleaners are also much smaller in size. This is a huge benefit for many people as it makes it easier to store the vacuum cleaner when not in use.

Most corded vacuum cleaners can hold up to one liter of dust, making them bulky and often difficult to store. On the other hand, cordless vacuum cleaners have much smaller dust containers that can be quickly emptied and put away.

Homeowners who have space constraints or live in small apartments can benefit greatly from cordless vacuum cleaners.

Top 5 cordless vacuum cleaners on our list

Still not sure you’re ready to ditch the cord and join the wireless movement? Here are five of the best cordless vacuum cleaners currently available on the market to help you change your mind. All of the vacuum cleaners listed below can be conveniently shipped worldwide with Shipito’s international parcel forwarding services!

1. Discovery of Dyson V15

Price: $749. 99

At the top of our list, we recommend Dyson Detection V15. This impressive Dyson cordless vacuum cleaner deserves the top spot. The V15 Detect has strong suction power to clean a room cluttered with a lot of sand, dust, dirt and debris.

Although this powerful cordless vacuum cleaner costs more than its competitors, its quality and efficiency are worth the money.

The V15 Detect has an included attachment called the Laser Fine Fluffy Cleaning Head. This cleaning head makes it easier to detect dust that is easy to miss thanks to green laser light.

The only potential downside we can see with this top-of-the-line cordless vacuum cleaner is that the effectiveness of the laser light is reduced in strong light. All in all, Dyson is here to keep homeowners happy with their quality products and clean home.

2. Samsung Jet 90 Cordless Vacuum Cleaner

Price: $649. 99

Next on our list is the Samsung Jet 90 cordless vacuum cleaner. This Samsung cordless vacuum cleaner is another high-end vacuum cleaner on our list. It is very flexible and works well on most floors, especially hardwood floors.

As many homeowners know, vacuuming hardwood floors can be a nightmare. Using the vacuum cleaner on a wooden floor can leave visible and difficult to remove slip marks. So if you have a little extra cash and are a big fan of hardwood, we recommend the Samsung Jet 9.0 Cordless stick vacuum cleaner.

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3. Hero Tineko A11

Price: $259.99

Moving into third place, the Tineco A11 Hero is one of the best cordless vacuum cleaners at a much more affordable price than the Dyson V15 and Samsung Jet 90. This Tineco cordless vacuum cleaner has a large suction power that is efficient enough to suck up almost invisible pet hair, as well as a large amount of sand and dirt.

It does not have significant features that would distinguish it from competitors. However, our main ranking factor is vacuum suction power and reasonable price. For these reasons, we recommend the Tineco A11 Hero as a durable vacuum cleaner.

4. Moosoo 4-in-1 Cordless Vacuum Cleaner

Price: $149.99

In fourth place is the Moosoo 4-in-1 cordless vacuum cleaner. This Moosoo cordless vacuum cleaner competes well with the first options despite the low price. This affordable cordless vacuum cleaner has impressive suction power and a wide range of features such as a light guide, which is very rare at this price point and is one of the reasons why we suggest you check out the Moosoo 4-in-1 Cordless Vacuum Cleaner.

This inexpensive cordless vacuum cleaner is enough for everyday use and can serve as a great backup vacuum cleaner.

5. Black+Decker Powerseries Extreme 20V Max

Price: $179.69

This Black+Decker vacuum cleaner is another affordable cordless vacuum cleaner option. This Black+Decker has a decent suction capacity for most sand and other fine debris. However, it does not work as well on pet hair.

This vacuum cleaner is a great choice for those looking for an affordable and lightweight option. The suction power is decent enough for everyday use, but since it’s not as durable as some of the other options on this list, we advise against bumping into hard surfaces.

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Honorable Mentions

Shark Vertex DuoClean PowerFins Cordless Vacuum Cleaner

Price: $249. 99

For our honorable mentions, here is another quality mid-range cordless vacuum cleaner with optimal suction power. The Shark Vertex Cordless Vacuum Cleaner can clean most surfaces without a problem.

This cordless vacuum cleaner has decent suction power, but is not as portable as some of the other options. However, the features and qualities of this vacuum cleaner are more than worth the money, which is why we recommend the Shark Vertex DuoClean PowerFins cordless vacuum cleaner on our list of honorable mentions.

Dyson V8 Animal

Price: $389.99

Another Dyson V8 cordless vacuum cleaner on our list is a great choice for those looking for the cheapest yet efficient Dyson. While this cordless vacuum cleaner is in the mid-range price range, it lacks the improvements of other top-notch vacuum cleaners on our list.

While the suction power isn’t as powerful as the Dyson V15, overall it’s a decent Dyson vacuum cleaner with great features at a more affordable price than the Dyson V15.