Amazon Best 5 Vacuum Cleaners of 2025

The Shark Vertex Pro Lightweight strikes a perfect balance between power and convenience, making home cleaning effortless. In our tests, it removed 90% of debris from low-pile carpets and performed impressively on shag rugs—an area where many vacuums struggle. Its success is thanks to the dual-roller system, which tackles dirt with ease. As one tester put it, “It’s like a monster truck plowing through obstacles.”

Beyond its cleaning power, we loved its user-friendly design. A hinge in the wand allows it to bend for easy access under furniture, reducing strain while cleaning. Weighing just 3.8 pounds in handheld mode, it steers smoothly around furniture and tight corners.

Cordless stick vacuums are growing in popularity, and for good reason. They’re lightweight, convenient, and make everyday cleaning easier. The Vertex takes this a step further, enhancing maneuverability and efficiency.

However, its dual-roller design affects suction power. The exposed soft roller disrupts the vacuum’s seal, reducing its ability to pull dirt from deep within carpets. While this isn’t a dealbreaker, it may require extra passes on thick rugs for a thorough clean.

If you’re searching for the best cordless vacuum available, the Dyson Gen5detect is a standout choice. It dominated our cordless vacuum tests, consistently ranking at the top or tying for first place in nearly every category. Building on Dyson’s V-Series, including the Dyson V15, the Gen5 delivers even more power, generating 2,388 pascals of suction at the vacuum head. This resulted in exceptional performance, capturing 96% of debris on low-pile carpets and an impressive 99% on hardwood floors. “I was able to work quickly, too,” noted our lead tester, Rachael, who praised its efficiency in cleaning on the first pass.

One of its most impressive features is Dyson’s Fluffy Optic head, which uses a laser to reveal hidden dust on hard floors. This makes spotting and removing fine particles much easier, ensuring a deep clean. Additionally, the Gen5 addresses a common issue with the Dyson V15 by eliminating the need for a trigger pull, allowing for more comfortable and extended cleaning sessions.

With its powerful suction and cordless convenience, the Gen5 is an excellent choice for those who need a high-performance vacuum that can handle large messes with ease. It competes with canister and upright models while offering the flexibility to move freely around the house. Although other Dyson models, like the V15 Detect and V15s Submarine, offer similar performance, the Gen5’s larger motor gives it a slight edge in suction—though it also makes it heavier and more expensive. If you’re looking for a cordless vacuum with minimal compromises in cleaning power, the Dyson Gen5detect is the ultimate pick.

The Shark Stratos is a powerhouse upright vacuum, delivering top-tier cleaning performance with smooth maneuverability and a versatile lift-away feature. Its dual roller system combines a soft roller for hard floors with a carpet agitator, making it effective on various surfaces. It excels on hardwood, often needing just one pass to clear debris, helping speed up cleaning. Despite its upright design, the Stratos feels surprisingly light, with rollers that almost propel it forward for effortless use.

One standout feature is the lift-away canister, which detaches for easy stair cleaning, reaching under furniture, and tackling above-floor areas. This added flexibility makes it far more user-friendly than most upright vacuums. Its 1.4-liter dust bin offers ample capacity for full-house cleaning, and while not as large as some canister vacuums, it balances power and convenience perfectly.

However, the Stratos struggles with high-pile carpets and long hair, requiring extra passes and dealing with tangled rollers. If thick rugs and pet hair are a concern, a canister vacuum like the Eureka Mighty Mite may be a better fit. But for most homes, the Shark Stratos remains an excellent choice for deep cleaning with ease.

The Roborock Q5 offers an excellent balance of price and performance, making it one of the top-rated robot vacuums. It handles both fluffy and low-pile carpets with ease while packing in advanced navigation features. Through a mobile app, users can set no-go zones, schedules, and suction levels, while the Q5 automatically maps the home in 3D, saving multiple floor layouts for seamless cleaning.

Designed for convenience, the Q5 effortlessly navigates furniture and hallways, keeping floors clean with minimal effort. Just set it up, clear major obstacles, and let it do the work. However, its low clearance struggles with larger debris and thick rugs, and fine powder messes can be a challenge. Hair pickup is strong but tends to clog the roller faster than average. If you’re looking for a more advanced option, the Roborock S7 MaxV Ultra offers superior object recognition, avoiding obstacles like pet accidents with ease.

The Miele Classic C1 Pure Suction Powerline stands out as our top-performing canister vacuum, delivering impressive suction power. It excelled in our tests, particularly on hardwood floors, where it cleared 99.5% of debris with ease. Even fine particles, like sand trapped in bamboo crevices, were no match. On low-pile carpet, it maintained strong performance, removing 90.8% of test debris. This vacuum is also lightweight at 13.1 pounds, making it easy to carry up and down stairs. Its maneuverability and smooth transition between floor types further add to its convenience, eliminating the need to swap brush heads.

Like most canister vacuums, the Miele C1 struggles with high-pile carpets, requiring extra effort to remove finer debris like rice and sand. Additionally, it lacks internal storage for attachments, instead relying on an external holster. Another factor to consider is its use of disposable bags, which require periodic replacement—though a built-in indicator light helps track when it’s time. Despite these minor drawbacks, its outstanding performance and ease of use make it a solid choice for those seeking a powerful canister vacuum.