Tired of tangled cords? These cordless vacuums make cleaning a breeze
There are tons of vacuums on the market at any given time.If you’re looking to make a swap or upgrade an old model, it can be confusing to know where to start since every type and brand has their own benefits and drawbacks.
Upright vacuums are helpful if you’re dealing with large messes, and robot vacuums are great for cleaning your space when you’re away, while cordless vacuums can improve your daily cleaning routine since they’re so easy to use.They’re lightweight — often a lot quieter than upright models — and you don’t have to worry about a tangled cord slowing down your day.
Cordless vacuums range widely in size, style and price, with many seemingly identical models, so it helps to know what to look for in a good model.That’s why I spoke with cleaning experts to get their recommendations and understand the pros and cons of cordless vacuums.
Plus, I share some NBC Selected staff-favorite options to shop for.Selected.Our top picksBest overallShark Rocket Pet Plus$299.99$349.99AmazonLearn moreBest budgetLevoit LVAC-200$undefined$199.99AmazonLearn moreBest premiumDyson V11 Cordless Stick Vacuum$undefined$659.99AmazonLearn moreBest handheldBlack+Decker Dustbuster Advanced Clean$49.99$59.99AmazonLearn moreBest wet and dryBissell CrossWave OmniForce Multi-Surface$154.95$279.99AmazonLearn moreSee 2 MoreRelatedselectedselectedHow to clean hardwood floors without warping or damaging them, according to expertsWant more from NBC Selected? Sign up for our newsletter, The Selection, and shop smarter.The best cordless vacuums of 2026Most of these top picks are expert or staff-recommended models from popular brands like Dyson, Shark and Black+Decker.Specs like run time and dustbin capacity are also below each recommendationBest overallShark Rocket Pet Plus18,587 Amazon Reviews$299.99$349.99AmazonNow 14% off$274.00$324.00Best BuyNow 15% offWhat to knowType: multi | Run time: up to 40 minutes | Dustbin capacity: 0.5 L | Weight: 7.2 lbsWhat we likeFlexibl...