Best Run Time
Amazon’s Choice
MOOSOO Cordless Vacuum
MOOSOO Cordless Vacuum

The MOOSOO Cordless Vacuum a 20 to 28-minute run time, which allows you to get a thorough cleanse on every part of your home . Compared to others in our test, we found the vacuum to be relatively heavy, but its wall mount docking makes it convenient to store. Its powerful suction can handle everything from fine dust particles to large debris. 

Top Pick
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Bissell Air Ram Cordless Vacuum
Bissell Air Ram Cordless Vacuum

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This Good Housekeeping Seal holder ran for an impressive 37 minutes in our lab tests and was among the quietest we tried. We also like that the handle lays flat on the ground (by rotating it at the base), which makes it easier to vacuum under furniture and other tough-to-reach places. LED lights illuminate floors so you can see even the finest dirt particles.  

Super Lightweight
Dyson Cyclone Absolute Lightweight Cordless Stick Vacuum Cleaner
Dyson Cyclone Absolute Lightweight Cordless Stick Vacuum Cleaner

Despite its slim look, this stick vacuum rivaled larger ones when it come to sucking dirt out of carpets in our test.  The super-lightweight model is packed with features like a battery indicator, a sensor for when the filter needs changing, and a two-in-one design that makes it a handheld vac too. A few testers had trouble emptying the dust cup, but still found it easy to use. 

Budget-Friendly
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Tineco Pure ONE S12 Smart Cordless Stick Vacuum Cleaner
Tineco Pure ONE S12 Smart Cordless Stick Vacuum Cleaner

With over 1350 5-star reviews on Amazon, this inexpensive corded stick vacuum must be doing something right! Its versatile design makes it pretty desirable; it has an iLoop sensor that detects invisible dirt, and reviewers love its LED display and suction power. It's also light, at only six pounds.

Best for Pets
BLACK+DECKER POWERSERIES PRO 2-in-1 Pet Vacuum
BLACK+DECKER BLACK+DECKER POWERSERIES PRO 2-in-1 Pet Vacuum

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We loved that this combination 2-in-1 vacuum has a removable canister, because it makes it convenient to vacuum stairs, curtains, and other hard-to-reach places. It also got major marks for being quiet. SMARTTECH features make cleaning a breeze—AUTOSENSE adjusts suction from bare floor to thick carpet, BATTERSENSE shows remaining battery, and FILTERSENSE alerts you when it's time to clean the filter. 

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Sarah Bogdan, a trained mechanical engineer, is a former Product Analyst for the Cleaning Lab at the Good Housekeeping Institute, where she researched and evaluated home appliances and cleaning tools.

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Sienna Livermore
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Sienna is a Deputy Editor at Hearst, where she oversees coverage of style, beauty, lifestyle, and more. She lives in California with her husband and two littles.