April 2021
Vacuum Cleaner Rankings Report
This report contains an aggregate consensus of Vacuum Cleaner rankings posted by key online experts, as of April 2021.
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 April 2021 ranking
Tom's Guide
TechRadar
Good Housekeeping
Consumer Reports
The Strategist
Wirecutter
Rtings.com
The Spruce
HGTV
This Old House
We ranked Dyson V11 Absolute #1 in April 2021 because:
- 3 independent experts mentioned it in their “best Vacuum Cleaners” rankings.
- Out of those, 1 expert ranked Dyson V11 Absolute as #1.
TechRadar
The Absolute Best Vacuum You Can Buy
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Pros
Powerful Suction
Light-weight and maneuverable
Informative LCD Screen
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Cons
Expensive
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We ranked Eureka Blaze #2 in April 2021 because:
- 3 independent experts mentioned it in their “best Vacuum Cleaners” rankings.
- Out of those, 1 expert ranked Eureka Blaze as #1.
We ranked Miele Triflex HX1 #3 in April 2021 because:
- 3 independent experts mentioned it in their “best Vacuum Cleaners” rankings.
TechRadar
Miele’s First Cordless Vacuum is as Powerful as its Corded Models
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Pros
Powerful suction
Can be used as a stick vacuum or a handheld cleaner
Swappable battery means fewer interruptions to your cleaning
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Cons
Expensive
Heavy to use as a handheld cleaner
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We ranked Shark Apex DuoClean #4 in April 2021 because:
- 3 independent experts mentioned it in their “best Vacuum Cleaners” rankings.
Tom's Guide
Best Bagless Vacuum Cleaner
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Pros
Excellent pet-hair pickup
Two rollers, one just for bare floors
Relatively quiet
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Cons
Main body topples easily in cannister mode
Short hose
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We ranked Shark Navigator Powered Lift-Away NV586 #5 in April 2021 because:
- 2 independent experts mentioned it in their “best Vacuum Cleaners” rankings.
- Out of those, 1 expert ranked Shark Navigator Powered Lift-Away NV586 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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We ranked Shark NV356E #6 in April 2021 because:
- 2 independent experts mentioned it in their “best Vacuum Cleaners” rankings.
- Out of those, 1 expert ranked Shark NV356E as #1.
We ranked Kenmore Elite 31150 #7 in April 2021 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 Lift Away NV352 #8 in April 2021 because:
- 2 independent experts mentioned it in their “best Vacuum Cleaners” rankings.
- Out of those, 1 expert ranked Shark Lift Away NV352 as #1.
We ranked Miele Complete C3 Calima #9 in April 2021 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 Shark WandVac #10 in April 2021 because:
- 2 independent experts mentioned it in their “best Vacuum Cleaners” rankings.
We ranked Dyson V7 Motorhead #11 in April 2021 because:
- 2 independent experts mentioned it in their “best Vacuum Cleaners” rankings.
We ranked Bissell Cleanview 1831 #12 in April 2021 because:
- 2 independent experts mentioned it in their “best Vacuum Cleaners” rankings.
We ranked Dyson Ball Animal 2 #13 in April 2021 because:
- 2 independent experts mentioned it in their “best Vacuum Cleaners” rankings.
We ranked BLACK + DECKER CHV1410L #14 in April 2021 because:
- 2 independent experts mentioned it in their “best Vacuum Cleaners” rankings.
We ranked Hoover Linx Signature #15 in April 2021 because:
- 2 independent experts mentioned it in their “best Vacuum Cleaners” rankings.
Tom's Guide
Wallet-friendly Stick Vacuum Cleaner
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Pros
Affordable
Good performance on wood floors
Free-standing
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Cons
No attachments
Short battery life
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We ranked iRobot Roomba s9+ #16 in April 2021 because:
- 2 independent experts mentioned it in their “best Vacuum Cleaners” rankings.
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
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Cons
Very expensive
Have to buy replacement disposal bags
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We ranked Dyson Cyclone V10 Animal #17 in April 2021 because:
- 2 independent experts mentioned it in their “best Vacuum Cleaners” rankings.
TechRadar
Older But No Less Capable
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Pros
Unrivaled design
Powerful suction
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Cons
Battery drains fast on highest setting
Expensive
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