From Robot Vacuums to Dysons, Here Are All the Best Vacuum Cleaners We've Ever Tried

Bissell PowerClean FurFinder remains a strong affordable cordless stick vacuum, but the standard PowerClean costs less because it omits the FurFinder upholstery attachment. Black and Decker Dustbuster Flex is a compact handheld option suited for cars and stairs, featuring a 4-foot hose and a charging mount for clipped accessories, though its battery lasts about 15 minutes. Dyson Gen5 Detect is a premium stick vacuum with HEPA filtration and excellent performance for homes with heavy pet hair, but its high price can make upgrades difficult compared with the Dyson V15 Detect. Dyson PencilVac Fluffycones offers a slender, maneuverable design with motor and dustbin in the handle and fluffy roller cleaning for hard floors. Ecovacs Deebot X11 Omnicyclone is a newer robot vacuum with a bagless design that uses a rounded canister to circulate debris and reduce tangling.

"Bissell PowerClean FurFinder for $200: This was our previous top pick for the best cordless vacuum, and it's still a great affordable stick vacuum. But the regular Bissell PowerClean ($150) is a touch cheaper since it doesn't come with the FurFinder upholstery attachment, while Dyson and Ryobi's vacuums have more powerful suction for pet hair."

"Black and Decker Dustbuster Flex for $110: This is another cool handheld vacuum that's great for cars or even indoor areas like staircases. It has a 4-foot hose, longer than most compact vacuums, and a handy little charging mount that the accessories clip into. And thank goodness for the charging mount, since the battery only lasts 15 minutes."

"Dyson Gen5 Detect Cordless Vacuum for $800: This is Dyson's current top-of-the-line stick vacuum, and it's fantastic, especially for homes with a lot of pet hair. But it's expensive and rarely on sale, making it a hard upgrade when you'll still get a great experience with the Dyson V15 Detect. This vacuum does have a HEPA filter, while the V15 Detect does not."

"Dyson PencilVac Fluffycones for $450: This is a unique take on a stick vacuum. It's an impressive feat with the motor and dustbin built into the slender handle. There's both a Fluffycones version, which I tested, that has four fluffy cone-shaped rollers in the head, and a cheaper Fluffy version. I was impressed with the maneuverability of the PencilVac Fluffycones and often find myself grabbing it between runs of my robot vacuum to keep debris and cat litter under control."

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