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The best cordless vacuum cleaners
No cord, no bag and no dragging a vacuum upstairs, for quick tidy-ups between the big cleans.
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A cordless stick vacuum hangs on the wall charging and comes off for crumbs under the table, the stairs or a quick once-over before guests arrive, and with the wand off it works as a handheld for the couch and the car. Simpler sticks leave the power to a button; some sense the floor and turn the suction up on carpet by themselves.
Run times are quoted on the lowest power setting, and full power on thick carpet lasts well under half of that, so in a big home a second battery helps, where the maker sells one. The dust cup and filters need emptying and washing now and then to keep the suction strong.
What matters
- An anti-tangle brush, for long hair and pets.
- Weight, if it’ll be carried up and down stairs.
- A dust cup big enough for a whole floor.
#1JELLYPIG X100 Cordless Stick Vacuum (650W)
$100–$150
A 650W brushless stick that runs up to 70 minutes on its low setting, enough for a whole house on one charge, with a V-shaped brush and guide comb that feed hair into the dust cup instead of wrapping it. It stands up by itself when you stop to move a chair.
What owners say: Owners single out how simple the canister is to empty, how long the battery runs and how quickly it recharges, and they find its three suction settings pick up pet hair and cat litter with ease.
A closer look: The touch screen shows the battery level, how full the dust cup is and when the filter needs attention. Empty the cup after each use and give the HEPA filter, wand and brush roll a clean every week or two, as JELLYPIG advises, and the suction stays strong.
- Stands up on its own
- Spare HEPA filter included
- Shows dust cup level
- 3 suction levels
- Wall mount included
Best for: Whole-house cleans on one charge
- Run time
- Up to 70 min (low)
- Motor power
- 650W
- Suction
- 55,000Pa
- Dust cup
- 1.8L
- Weight (listing)
- 6.3 lb
- Anti-tangle brush
- V-shaped brush
- Senses the floor
- No
#2MOHOMO Nova V5 Cordless Stick Vacuum (650W)
$100–$150
A light stick with a 650W brushless motor and an LED-lit floor brush whose V-shaped comb keeps pet hair from wrapping. It runs up to 70 minutes on eco and 20 on max, stands up by itself, and the 1.8L dust cup empties with one touch.
What owners say: Owners find it light with a strong motor, say a single charge sees them through the whole house, and like how it picks up kitty litter and pet hair; the attachments get into corners, stairs and upholstery.
A closer look: Everyday floors only need eco; switch to max for rugs, knowing it lasts about 20 minutes there. If the suction drops, check the dust cup and filters first, as MOHOMO suggests, and stick to the original charger. A second battery is sold separately for bigger homes.
- LED-lit floor brush
- One-touch dust cup emptying
- Under 58 dB
- 3-year warranty
- Stands up on its own
Best for: Pet hair and litter
- Run time
- Up to 70 min (eco)
- Motor power
- 650W
- Suction
- 55,000Pa
- Dust cup
- 1.8L
- Weight (listing)
- 4 lb
- Anti-tangle brush
- V-shaped brush
- Senses the floor
- No
#3SMOTURE VAC02 Cordless Stick Vacuum (650W)
$150–$200
Auto mode senses carpet or hard floor and sets the suction for you, and a green-lit floor head that swivels 180° shows up dust under furniture. A pet brush and a 4.9 ft flexible hose turn it into a handheld for upholstery and the car, and it charges on a wall base that also holds the tools.
What owners say: Owners say one charge covers the whole house, it copes with thick carpet as well as hardwood, and it’s light enough to use one-handed; the green light that picks out dirt wins fans too.
A closer look: Eco mode stretches to 70 minutes, but full power runs about 15 to 25, so save it for rugs and doormats. A second battery is sold separately to double the run time. Between rooms it stands up on its own, and the wall base keeps the brush heads together.
- Wall base stores the tools
- Green-lit head swivels 180°
- 4.9 ft flexible hose
- Pet brush included
- Doubles as a handheld
Best for: Homes with carpet and hard floors
- Run time
- Up to 70 min (eco)
- Motor power
- 650W
- Suction
- 55,000Pa
- Dust cup
- 1.5L
- Weight (listing)
- –
- Anti-tangle brush
- Comb-tooth roller
- Senses the floor
- Auto mode
#4Tikom V500 Cordless Stick Vacuum (450W)
$75–$100
Six LED headlights on a floor head that tips 90° and turns 180° help this 5.5 lb, 450W stick around chair legs and under the couch. The battery comes out to charge on its own, or the whole vacuum hangs on its wall dock.
What owners say: Owners rate the suction and the choice of settings, and find it deals well with fur and spilled litter while staying light and simple to use. Battery life is where they part ways: plenty for some, short for others.
A closer look: At up to 32 minutes it suits an apartment or one floor of a house better than a big home in one go. The touch screen shows the suction level, the battery and any fault, and the dust cup empties with one press over the trash can.
- 6 LED headlights
- Head tips 90°, turns 180°
- Removable battery charges separately
- Wall dock included
- Screen shows any fault
Best for: Apartments and small spaces
- Run time
- Up to 32 min
- Motor power
- 450W
- Suction
- 40,000Pa
- Dust cup
- 1.3L
- Weight (listing)
- 5.5 lb
- Anti-tangle brush
- Anti-tangle
- Senses the floor
- No
#5KARDV V06 Cordless Stick Vacuum (500W)
$75–$100
Its removable battery runs up to 60 minutes on the lower of its two settings, and a V-shaped roller keeps long hair and pet fur from wrapping, all in a 5 lb stick. A green light on the swiveling floor head picks out the dust under the bed and the couch.
What owners say: Rugs and hardwood both come up clean, owners report, and they find it simple to look after and a good value. The battery is the sticking point: long-lasting for many, while a few say theirs stopped working.
A closer look: The screen shows a reminder when hair starts winding around the brush, so clear it then with the hair-cleaning tool in the box. Two HEPA filters come with it, so one can dry after a wash while the other’s in use, and the wall mount keeps it charged between cleans.
- Screen warns of hair wrapping
- Hair-cleaning tool included
- Two HEPA filters included
- Green LED floor head
- Removable battery
Best for: Rugs, hardwood and long hair
- Run time
- Up to 60 min (low)
- Motor power
- 500W
- Suction
- 40,000Pa
- Dust cup
- 1.5L
- Weight (listing)
- 5 lb
- Anti-tangle brush
- V-shaped brush
- Senses the floor
- No
How they compare
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| Feature | #1JELLYPIG X100 | #2MOHOMO Nova V5 | #3SMOTURE VAC02 | #4Tikom V500 | #5KARDV V06 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Best overall | Runner-up | Best budget | |||
| Picked Rating | 9.3 | 9.2 | 9.0 | 8.7 | 8.5 |
| Price | $100–$150 | $100–$150 | $150–$200 | $75–$100 | $75–$100 |
| Run time | Up to 70 min (low) | Up to 70 min (eco) | Up to 70 min (eco) | Up to 32 min | Up to 60 min (low) |
| Motor power | 650W | 650W | 650W | 450W | 500W |
| Suction | 55,000Pa | 55,000Pa | 55,000Pa | 40,000Pa | 40,000Pa |
| Dust cup | 1.8L | 1.8L | 1.5L | 1.3L | 1.5L |
| Weight (listing) | 6.3 lb | 4 lb | – | 5.5 lb | 5 lb |
| Anti-tangle brush | V-shaped brush | V-shaped brush | Comb-tooth roller | Anti-tangle | V-shaped brush |
| Senses the floor | No | No | Auto mode | No | No |
| Best for | Whole-house cleans on one charge | Pet hair and litter | Homes with carpet and hard floors | Apartments and small spaces | Rugs, hardwood and long hair |
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