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These lightweight vacuums make cleaning a breeze.
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Extras like attachments and LED lights can also influence your decision.
Taylor Riley, co-founder of Impact Cleaning Professionals, says, Balance price and performance.
Stick vacuums are about convenience, so pick one that works with your lifestyle, not against it.
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For more information on how we tested stick vacuums, check outour testing processbelow.
We found this vacuum surprisingly heavy.
Dyson is a buzzy brand, and for good reason.
The Gen5Detect Cordless Stick Vacuum massively impressed us during testing.
We appreciated how easily it cleaned around furniture without an attachment.
Speaking of attachments, the vacuum includes many.
The vacuum stood out far more for its effectiveness and maneuverability.
Battery life is fairly impressiveit lasted 51 minutes on the low setting and 13 on high during testing.
When you do need to recharge, it takes about four hours.
Product Details: Weight:7.72 lbs.
We noted during testing that the battery drained quickly, especially on the highest setting.
The Wyze Cordless Stick Vacuum stood out during testing thanks to its exceptional performance and incredibly affordable price.
Despite being budget-friendly, the vacuum checked several of our boxes for a high-quality stick vacuum.
The vacuum has three configs: eco, medium, and turbo.
Another major perk is the LED light that illuminates debris.
We were pleased with how well the Dyson Gen5detect cleaned various floor types like carpet and tile.Credit: Better Homes & Gardens
We did note that the battery drained quicklyaround 20 minutes into useand needed frequent recharging.
Product Details: Weight:2.8 lbs.
This tool doesnt include any attachments, so it wont be able to clean upholstery.
The head includes two brush rolls: one plush roller bar and one to collect hair.
When hair inevitably begins to clog the roll, there is a tool to help remove the tangles.
One downside to this stick vacuum is that it really only works for cleaning floors.
While some stick vacuums have attachments to help clean upholstery, this product doesnt include attachments.
Product Details: Weight:8.5 lbs.
We were especially impressed with how well the vacuum worked on carpet, including high-pile.
Fortunately, adding attachments was as easy as snapping them into place.
While the vacuum can clean hard floors, we found it to be more effective on carpet.
It even swiveled easily on these thicker, softer flooring types.
Although the manufacturer claims the battery lasts 60 minutes, we found that it ran out faster than that.
The battery ran out after around 9 minutes on high power and 37 minutes on low.
Luckily, its easy to manually open and end the dustbin and remove the metal debris when this occurs.
The vacuum also has a HEPA filter to trap allergens.
Product Details: Weight:14.8 lbs.
In our tests, this vacuum handled hard floors, including tiles, with no issues.
The Wyze Cordless Stick Vacuum is excellent for those with limited mobility, as it weights 2.8 lbs.Credit: Better Homes & Gardens
We also found it to have great maneuverability around corners and on stairs.
Product Details: Weight:4.18 lbs.
If price is a limiting factor, theWyze Cordless Stick Vacuumis a great option.
First, we recorded how loud the vacuum was on each power setting using a decibel.
All vacuums were timed for each test for a duration of one minute.
Weight and balance can make or break your cleaning experience.
A good stick vacuum should feel like an extension of your hand, not a workout, Riley says.
TheWyze Cordless Stick Vacuumwas the lightest of the bunch.
Suction power matters, but its about finding that sweet spot between power and battery life, Riley advises.
You dont need a beast; you need something versatile enough to handle daily messes efficiently.
Keep in mind that the more cleaning power you need, the faster youll drain the battery.
Many stick vacuums are designed to automatically detect the flooring jot down and change their prefs.
In our tests, we used each vacuum on multiple floor types, including hardwood flooring and carpets.
Pet brushes are ideal for pet hair, which can cling to carpets and other soft surfaces.
Many vacuums tend to get hair tangled in the brush roll, but this wasnt the case here.
But we found it lacking in some areas.
For one, it was pretty noisy, registering between 84 to 92 decibels.
Your Questions, Answered
Can a stick vacuum replace other types of vacuums?
Yes, stick vacuums can replace other types of vacuums.
Who We Are
Michelle Loveis a writer forBetter Homes & Gardens.
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The Ryobi 18V+ Plus HP High-Capacity Stick Vacuum has two brush rolls to handle many debris types.Credit: Better Homes & Gardens
The Shark Cordless Detect Pro swiveled easily on thicker carpet and cleaned up all debris.Credit: Better Homes & Gardens
The Dyson Omni Glide’s combination crevice tool made short work of getting into the nooks and crannies quickly sucking up the debris.Credit: Better Homes & Gardens
The Ryobi vacuum comes with a tool to cut tangled hair out of the brushroll, which is a huge plus for pet owners.Credit:Better Homes & Gardens
Many stick vacuums can automatically adjust their settings based on the floor type.Credit:Better Homes & Gardens
This vacuum was easy to convert to a handheld during our tests to clean pet hair and dander off couches and curtains.Credit:Better Homes & Gardens
