December 2022
Vacuum Cleaners: Meta Ranking Report
This report contains an aggregate consensus of Vacuum Cleaner rankings posted by key online experts, as of December 2022.
Summary
As of 2 Dec 2022, Dyson V15 Detect takes the cake as the most critically-acclaimed vacuum cleaner with 4 expert endorsements. 2 experts out of 4 recommended it as the '#1 vacuum cleaner' this month. It is followed by Shark Navigator Lift-Away NV352 and iRobot Roomba s9+ , with 2 and 4 expert endorsements respectively.
At a glance - December 2022 Ranking
| Rank | Change | Price | Vacuum Cleaner |
This Old House
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Consumer Reports
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Good Housekeeping
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Wirecutter
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The Strategist
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Rtings.com
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HGTV
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TechRadar
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The Spruce
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Tom's Guide
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1
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- | $645 |
Dyson V15 Detect
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-
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-
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5
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5
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-
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1
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-
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1
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-
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-
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2
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- | $180 |
Shark Navigator Lift-Away NV352
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-
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-
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-
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1
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-
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-
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-
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-
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-
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1
|
|
3
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- | $799 |
iRobot Roomba s9+
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-
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7
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9
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-
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-
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-
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-
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8
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-
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8
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4
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- | $295 |
Kenmore Elite 31150
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-
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1
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-
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-
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-
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-
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-
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-
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-
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4
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|
5
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- | $300 |
Shark Apex Self-Cleaning Upright
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5
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-
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1
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-
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-
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-
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-
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-
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-
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-
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6
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+1 | $282 |
Shark Vertex IZ462H
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-
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-
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-
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-
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8
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-
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-
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-
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1
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-
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7
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+1 | $795 |
Miele Complete C3 Calima
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-
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-
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-
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2
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-
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-
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-
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-
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-
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3
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8
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-2 | $480 |
Dyson Ball Animal 2
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-
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-
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-
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-
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3
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-
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-
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4
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-
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-
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|
12
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- | $350 |
Tineco Pure One S11
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-
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6
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-
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3
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-
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-
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-
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-
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-
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-
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|
13
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- | $247 |
Bissell Turbo Plus
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-
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-
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3
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-
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7
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-
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-
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-
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-
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-
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|
14
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+1 | $559 |
Dyson V11 Torque
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-
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-
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-
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-
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6
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-
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-
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-
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-
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5
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|
15
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+3 | $110 |
Shark WandVac Slate
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-
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8
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-
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-
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-
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-
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-
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9
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-
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-
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16
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+3 | $150 |
Shark Navigator NV360
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-
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-
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-
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12
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9
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-
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-
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-
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-
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-
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We ranked Dyson V15 Detect #1 in December 2022 because:
- 4 independent experts mentioned it in their “best Vacuum Cleaners” rankings.
- Out of those, 2 experts ranked Dyson V15 Detect as #1.
Good Housekeeping
Most Innovative Vacuum Cleaner
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Pros
Automatically adjusts speed and suction
Laser spotter makes it easier to see dust on bare floors
Converts to a handheld vacuum
Battery can be removed and charged separately
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Cons
Pricey
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TechRadar
This is the best vacuum cleaner you can buy
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Pros
Powerful Suction
Laser highlights hidden dust
Informative LCD Screen
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Cons
Average-sized dust canister
Noisy on full power
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We ranked Shark Navigator Lift-Away NV352 #2 in December 2022 because:
- 2 independent experts mentioned it in their “best Vacuum Cleaners” rankings.
- Out of those, 2 experts ranked Shark Navigator Lift-Away NV352 as #1.
Tom's Guide
The Best Vacuum is Great At Picking Up Everything
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Pros
Great performance at an affordable price
Swivel head for multidirectional cleaning
Able to tone down the suction for small rugs and delicate fabrics
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Cons
Brush roll isn't removable
A little heavy and clunky to disassemble and reassemble
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Methodology: combine opinions of key experts
Identify Experts
We identify key publishers and experts that consistently review and recommend Vacuum Cleaners.
Capture Rankings
For each publisher we find a currently recommended "top 10" list of Vacuum Cleaners, it must be updated in the last 9 months.
Aggregate Rankings
We put all those lists together and aggregate them. The more frequently a product is recommended, the higher it is in our ranking
Experts chosen for December 2022 ranking
This Old House
Consumer Reports
Good Housekeeping
Wirecutter
The Strategist
Rtings.com
HGTV
TechRadar
The Spruce
Tom's Guide
We ranked iRobot Roomba s9+ #3 in December 2022 because:
- 4 independent experts mentioned it in their “best Vacuum Cleaners” rankings.
- Good performance on wooden floors
- Autonomous dirt disposal
- Advanced navigation capability
- Loud operation
- Expensive
Experts are impressed with the iRobot Roomba s9+, which passed every performance test with flying colors. The suction is powerful enough to collect human/pet hair, small particles, larger debris, and it has no problem picking up dirt from wooden floors. Performance on carpeted areas was almost just as good. Its unique D-shaped design allows it to tackle corners with no difficulty. It uses a smart mapping system so it can remember the layout of various rooms. Most experts also praise its ability to empty the collected dirt into a dustbin without any human intervention. The device intuitively returns to its charging base when it’s time to repower. Once fully-charged, it returns to its previous position to keep cleaning. One negative point some reviewers noted is that it tends to be loud while operating. It may be noisy, but the iRobot Roomba s9+ certainly gets the job done.
Good Housekeeping
Best Robot Vacuum Cleaner
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Pros
Best spot cleaning robot in our tests
Automatically empties dirt into its bin
Doesn't clog with pet hair
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Cons
Pricey
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TechRadar
The best robot vacuum cleaner
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Pros
Good suction on hard floors
Cleans corners efficiently
Self-emptying
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Cons
Expensive but worth every penny
Dust bags have an ongoing cost
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Tom's Guide
Our Favorite Robot Vacuum if Price is No Object
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Pros
Attractive, premium design
Mapping was quick and easy
Easy-to-use mapping controls in app
Great corner cleaning
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Cons
Better on hard floors than carpet
Have to buy replacement disposal bags
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We ranked Kenmore Elite 31150 #4 in December 2022 because:
- 2 independent experts mentioned it in their “best Vacuum Cleaners” rankings.
- Out of those, 1 expert ranked Kenmore Elite 31150 as #1.
Tom's Guide
A Heavy But Effective Vacuum Cleaner
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Pros
Great performance on carpet
Good edge cleaning
Long cord
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Cons
Heavy
Not easily maneuverable
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We ranked Shark Apex Self-Cleaning Upright #5 in December 2022 because:
- 2 independent experts mentioned it in their “best Vacuum Cleaners” rankings.
- Out of those, 1 expert ranked Shark Apex Self-Cleaning Upright as #1.
This Old House
Best Visibility
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Pros
Has fingertip controls to switch between carpeted and hard floor modes
Uses a self-cleaning brush to keep fur or hair from tangling
Has a LED lights on both the handle and head
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Cons
Doesn't have a retractable cord
Doesn't mention the dustbin's size
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Good Housekeeping
Best Overall Vacuum Cleaner
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Pros
Comes with a washable HEPA filter
Converts from an upright to a canister
Brush roll minimizes hair hair clogging
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Cons
A bit bulky
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We ranked Shark Vertex IZ462H #6 in December 2022 because:
- 2 independent experts mentioned it in their “best Vacuum Cleaners” rankings.
- Out of those, 1 expert ranked Shark Vertex IZ462H as #1.
The Spruce
Best Overall
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Pros
Powerful suction on all surfaces
Vacuum basically moves itself
Very long battery life
Folds in half for easy storage
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Cons
Collection canister could be bigger
Pieces are individually wrapped
Noisy when picking up larger items
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We ranked Miele Complete C3 Calima #7 in December 2022 because:
- 2 independent experts mentioned it in their “best Vacuum Cleaners” rankings.
Tom's Guide
Best Canister Vacuum Cleaner
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Pros
Excellent for wood floors
Good for people with allergies
Attachments securely stored onboard
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Cons
Expensive
Takes up more space than an upright
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We ranked Dyson Ball Animal 2 #8 in December 2022 because:
- 2 independent experts mentioned it in their “best Vacuum Cleaners” rankings.
TechRadar
The best upright vacuum cleaner
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Pros
Powerful suction
Large dust canister
Glides well on carpet and hard floor
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Cons
No LEDs on the floor cleaning head
Heavy and bulky
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We ranked Tineco Pure One S11 #9 in December 2022 because:
- 2 independent experts mentioned it in their “best Vacuum Cleaners” rankings.
We ranked Bissell Turbo Plus #10 in December 2022 because:
- 2 independent experts mentioned it in their “best Vacuum Cleaners” rankings.
Good Housekeeping
Best Vacuum for Pet Hair
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Pros
Brush roll and dust cup help eliminate pet hair messes
Sealed to trap allergens
Well-priced
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Cons
Some reviewers found it too heavy
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We ranked Dyson V11 Torque #11 in December 2022 because:
- 2 independent experts mentioned it in their “best Vacuum Cleaners” rankings.
Tom's Guide
Splurge-worthy Cordless Stick Vacuum Cleaner
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Pros
Dynamic Load Sensor adjusts suction automatically
Brushroll automatically adjusts between carpet and bare floors
Informative LCD screen
Comes with plenty of useful tools
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Cons
Heavy in comparison to other models
Dock only stores two attachments
No soft roller head cleaner
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We ranked Shark WandVac Slate #12 in December 2022 because:
- 2 independent experts mentioned it in their “best Vacuum Cleaners” rankings.
TechRadar
Particular good if you want to clean up small spills
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Pros
Lightweight
Strong suction
Easy to empty
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Cons
Noisy
Much shorter battery life
Small that usual dust canister
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We ranked Shark Navigator NV360 #13 in December 2022 because:
- 2 independent experts mentioned it in their “best Vacuum Cleaners” rankings.
