Vacuums

The Ecovacs Deebot N79S has strong suction and a collection of features that make it easy to use. One of the most noticeable things about this robotic vacuum is its quiet operation.

The Miele Dynamic Maverick is a high-quality, maneuverable upright vacuum that can rid your home of pet hair and cut down on allergens.

The Dirt Devil Razor Vac is an upright vacuum with few extras, but it performed well in our tests. It is lightweight and maneuverable and has good suction that effectively sucked up debris of all kinds, including pet hair. This is an affordable machine that is portable and easy to use.

Don't let the avocado green shade of the Hoover WindTunnel T-Series bagless vacuum fool you – this is not a relic of the '70s with clunky technology.

If you’re a pet owner, the Bissell PowerGlide Upright Cordless is a good vacuum to consider. This upright vacuum was one of the top performers in our pet hair removal tests.

The Shark Rotator NV800 is a compact, versatile and efficient option for cleaning floors and other surfaces. It is an upright machine that doubles as a canister or handheld vacuum with its pull-apart design.

The Kenmore Intuition is a sleek, stylish upright vacuum that comes with several specialized accessories for cleaning up pet hair and hard-to-reach soil. In our hands-on testing, this vacuum cleaner had very respectable cleaning and suction performance.

Editor’s Note: This product has been removed from our side-by-side comparison because it is not widely available.

The Eureka AirSpeed Unlimited vacuum cleaner offers some appealing features: good suction, a retractable cord that works well, a relatively light build at 15.5 pounds and a canister that is easy to remove and empty.

The Dyson Ball Animal 2 does not look or maneuver like other upright vacuum cleaners, but in this case different is good. It outperformed all others in our upright vacuum cleaner reviews by clearing many different messes from all types of surfaces with very few passes.

The Hoover Tempo WidePath Bagged Upright is a budget vacuum that comes with a wide range of attachments, a powerful motor and a brush roll that works deep into carpet to release embedded dirt and pet hair.

The Bissell Zing is a decent option if you prefer a canister-style vacuum and have a limited budget. It cleans a number of different surfaces and its ultra-lightweight design makes it portable.

The Black & Decker AirSwivel was so light and compact next to the other vacuums we tested, but it still packed a lot of cleaning power. It was also easier to maneuver due to its swiveling head.

Review Despite Miele's reputation, this vac struggles with pet hair, making it tough to recommend.

Review The Shark IONFlex is an older stick vacuum and has since been replaced by newer models.

Review The Bissell BOLT 2-in-1 Cordless reaches a full charge in record time.

Review The Shark Navigator Freestyle has a cleaning bin twice the size of most cordless vacuums.

Review The Black & Decker Cordless Lithium Ion Stick + hand vacuum is a 2-in-1 tool that makes it easy to clean your house, RV or car.

Review This vacuum has a good capacity and a long runtime, but is an older model now.

Review The Dyson V6 has a short battery runtime and is not the best at cleaning carpets, but is an excellent choice for hardwood floors.