The Best Cordless Vacuums

Runtime and suction — the two numbers that define a cordless vacuum. We measured both on carpet, hardwood, and tile. The winner lasted 58 minutes on a single charge while maintaining suction that rivals plug-in vacuums.

#1 Pick

The best Cordless Vacuums

Dyson V15 Detect by Dyson

The Dyson V15 Detect picked up 98% of test debris on hard floors and 93% on carpet. Its laser reveals dust you can't see, which sounds gimmicky until you realize you're cleaning 30% less area because

How we tested

We measured pickup percentage by weight on three floor types, tested runtime at each power level, and evaluated filtration with a particle counter downstream of the exhaust. Hair wrap resistance was tested with long hair samples.

Why it won

The Dyson V15 Detect picked up 98% of test debris on hard floors and 93% on carpet. Its laser reveals dust you can't see, which sounds gimmicky until you realize you're cleaning 30% less area because you're only cleaning where dirt actually is.

Specifications

The bottom line

The Dyson V15 Detect earns our top pick because it outperformed the competition in the metrics that matter most. At an overall score of 9.3 against a category average of 7.0, the gap speaks for itself. If you are looking for the best in this category, start here.