9 Cordless Vacuums That Are 'Just as Good' as Dyson, According to Amazon Shoppers and Our Tests

Bissell 3061 Featherweight Cordless Stick Vacuum

One of the benefits of using a cordless vacuum cleaner over a traditional upright vacuum is how lightweight a cordless stick vacuum can be. That’s why shoppers say they love the Bissell 3061 Featherweight, which one shopper said they prefer to a Dyson and a Shark because it’s “so lightweight” and thanks to the bending joints, “you can get under the bed and not have to practically lie on the floor like with most stick vacuums.” We tested this vacuum in the lab, and we have to say: We agree.

The Bissell 3061 excelled at removing hair from all surfaces during our tests, especially on medium and high-pile carpets. We could easily maneuver the vacuum under furniture, and the head swiveled smoothly to reach nooks and crannies. The only thing we’d change about this vacuum is its short battery life, which lasted for about 20 minutes, so we weren’t able to finish cleaning until we had plugged it in again.

Battery Life: 20 minutes | Weight: 5.8 lbs. | Attachments: Removable hand vacuum, washable filter, tangle-free brush roll, crevice tool, upholstery tool, TurboBrush tool

Belife V12 Cordless Vacuum

We’ve tested the Belife V12 vacuum multiple times in both our labs and at home, and each time it continues to impress us with its strong suction power and long battery life. It did a great job sucking dirt and debris off a variety of flooring, including medium-pile carpets, hardwood, and grout. 

We were able to use the vacuum for 53 minutes on the regular suction setting before the battery died — one of the longest run times of any cordless vacuum we’ve tested. It also turns smoothly, is easy to maneuver, and comes with a helpful crevice tool to suck everything out of corners and in between seat cushions.

Our one qualm with the vacuum is that the upholstery brush wasn’t very helpful because it kept getting tangled with hair, but the other attachment heads work exactly as advertised. 

Battery Life: 53 minutes | Weight: 5.3 lbs. | Attachments: Crevice tool, upholstery brush

Black and Decker Powerseries Extreme Cordless Stick Vacuum

With nearly 1,200 five-star ratings at Amazon, the Black and Decker Powerseries Extreme is an impressive device with high-powered suction that customers say compares to more expensive Dyson models. We love that this vacuum has an on-off switch rather than Dyson’s pull trigger, which must be held down while vacuuming.

We were able to easily maneuver this vacuum around chair legs, dodging every obstacle with ease on all surfaces. The vacuum worked best on carpet when set to the “low” and “medium” settings but worked best on “high” on the hardwood floors in our tests. Where this vacuum really excelled was in picking up hair, both off hardwood and carpets, so we think this would be a great option for pet owners in particular.

This vacuum doesn’t come with as many bells and whistles as some of the other cordless vacuums that we tested, but its multi-surface head works well on hardwood floors, carpets, and tile, so it’s still a versatile pick.

Battery Life: 55 minutes | Weight: 10.43 lbs. | Attachments: Removable battery, 3-in-1 multiway charge, wall mount, crevice attachment, washable filter

Eureka Lightweight Cordless Vacuum Cleaner

Small dust particles can be hard to see even in daylight, which means that dust is likely hiding where you can’t see it. That’s why we love the Eureka Lightweight Cordless Vacuum’s LED headlights, which illuminate dust we otherwise would’ve missed, much like the Dyson V12 Detect. With 3,300 five-star ratings at Amazon, it seems like customers agree that it’s a great vacuum.

Because the vacuum is so lightweight, we found it to be especially effective at cleaning upholstery. It easily removed hair and dirt from cloth fabrics with the brush and angle attachment, and it was easy to empty once we were done cleaning by pressing a button to release the dust cup. It wasn’t the most effective vacuum cleaner that we’ve tested on carpeted floors, but if your home doesn’t have much high-pile carpeting, then we think this stick vacuum is a great choice.

Battery Life: 30 minutes | Weight: 7.15 lbs. | Attachments: Removable battery, LED headlights, crevice tool, dusting brush, wall mount

Levoit VortexIQ 40 Cordless Stick Vacuum

If you’re looking for a top-notch vacuum that’s lightweight but can handle carpet and maneuver well, the Levoit Vortex IQ 40 Cordless Stick Vacuum is worth a look. This powerful vacuum is easy to use and features LED lights to see into dark spots and several attachments to get into tight corners. It also has a four-stage dual HEPA filtration system and an intelligent auto mode that allows the vacuum to automatically adjust the suction power based on how much debris is detected. The battery will run down quickly if used at the highest setting, but fortunately, the auto-adjust feature takes the guesswork out of which setting to use.

While this vacuum is powerful enough to deep clean carpets, it’s just as effective on hard floors and can handle pet hair on any surface. You can also use the vacuum in handheld mode to clean furniture, window sills, car upholstery, and more. Although we haven’t yet tested this vacuum, it has an easy-to-empty dustbin, a mountable charging dock, and an accessory holder to keep the included attachments organized.

Battery Life: 40 minutes | Weight: 6.6 lbs. | Attachments: Crevice tool, brush tool, charging dock

Bissell 1984 Air Ram Cordless Vacuum

If you thought that you needed an upright vacuum to tackle carpeted floors, think again. The Bissell 1984 Air Ram Cordless Vacuum easily sucks up large debris and microscopic dirt from carpet fibers. In our test, we found that the vacuum did a great job on both medium and high-pile carpets, and we didn’t need to pick it up to drag it effortlessly across different surfaces.

The cordless vacuum also has a super long run time — nearly 45 minutes — and is quieter than some other vacuums we’ve tested. Emptying it is as easy as pressing a button to open the dustbin in the head of the vacuum.

The vacuum comes with the standard head and nothing more, so if you’re looking for something with all the extra attachments, check out the Bissell 3061 Featherweight.

Battery Life: 42 minutes | Weight: 7.2 lbs. | Attachments: None

Shark Wandvac Cordless Stick Vacuum with Self-Empty Charging Base

Shark vacuums are often compared to Dyson models, so it’s no surprise that the Wandvac ended up on our list. One of the coolest features that the Shark Wandvac Cordless Stick Vacuum offers is a self-emptying base, which automatically cleans out the vacuum’s dust bin into the larger base bin to avoid overfill — something that none of the Dyson models can do. The vacuum is lightweight and easy for us to maneuver in all of our testing across a variety of surfaces. 

Our first test run with the Shark Wandvac was less than perfect, but after giving the cordless vacuum a second chance, we were shockingly impressed with the results: no more tangles and no more spitting debris back out.

The Shark Wandvac easily picked up large debris with one pass, and the pet hair brush made quick work of cleaning upholstery. The dustbin continued to fill up quickly and had less capacity than some of the other models we tested, but overall, the Shark Wandvac did a great job after a rocky first run.

Battery Life: 15 minutes | Weight: 2.1 lbs. | Attachments: Removable battery, self-empty charging base, duster crevice tool, pet multi-tool

Tineco Pure One S11 Cordless Vacuum

If you’ve been wanting a cordless vacuum that has a few more bells and whistles, this smart vacuum from Tineco may be just what you’re searching for. The Tineco Pure One S11 Cordless Vacuum Cleaner comes with an LED display that will let you know how much of a charge you have remaining on your battery, so you’ll never be left without power. You can even use the free companion app to check the vacuum’s stats on your phone. It also comes with a wall mount, so you can keep the vacuum and accessories accessible and charged in one place. And the 0.6-liter dust bin has an easy-to-use, one-click emptying system.

While we haven’t tested this model yet, it’s described as quiet, lightweight, and powerful. The easy-to-maneuver vacuum has a lower runtime than some others on this list, but at least you’re warned how much time is left right on the display. If you’re looking for a convenient and powerful vacuum with a few handy smart features, this Tineco rivals its Dyson counterparts.

Battery Life: 40 minutes | Weight: 5.8 lbs. | Attachments: Mini brush, dust brush, crevice tool, hair tool, wall-mounted dock

Shark Vertex IZ462H Cordless Stick

If you’re looking for a powerful cordless vacuum to tackle pet fur and all your other household messes, the Shark IZ462H Vertex is a clear winner. The vacuum has a powerful suction that is effective on all types of floors and can run for 60 minutes on a charge (in standard mode).

While we haven’t tested this model yet, we can see that there’s a lot to love about this vacuum. One especially noteworthy feature is the flexible wand that allows you to easily maneuver under tables, chairs, and sofas. It also has LED headlights, so you can easily see any hidden dust and debris. The nozzle is also detachable, so you can reach high places and out-of-the-way corners.

We also appreciate the ability of this vacuum to stand on its own. Many cordless vacuums need to be attached to a mounting bracket or propped up somewhere out of the way. It comes with an easy-to-open dust bin, but we wish it was a bit larger to avoid the need for frequent cleanings.

Battery Life: 60 minutes | Weight: 9.04 lbs. | Attachments: Pet multi-tool, crevice tool