Dirt, dust, pet hair, and more unmentionables that end up on your floors are no match for the best cordless vacuums on Amazon. Our editors keep turning to sleek, rechargeable stick models for a more hands-on clean you don’t have to lug around like a bulky canister. However, the latest technology, robot vacuums, are making the cleaning process effortless, as well as innovative handheld versions with narrow mouths to get in tight corners. No matter which vacuum you go with, these give you the chance to clean without worrying about finding an outlet or fussing with a limiting cord.

These devices have significant improvements from old-school vacuums, like long battery life, powerful suction, HEPA filtration to remove unwanted airborne particles, and wet-dry features to tackle the toughest messes. Read on for our top cordless choices from trustworthy brands on Amazon like Levoit and Dyson, all of which have been tested, reviewed, and approved by AD editors.

Our Top Picks for the Best Cordless Vacuums on Amazon

 Best Overall

Levoit LVAC-300 Cordless Vacuum Cleaner

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$350 $270 (23% off)

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 Best Splurge Pick

Dyson V11 Cordless Vacuum

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$559 $470 (16% off)

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 Best for Pets

Bissell PowerClean FurFinder Vacuum

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$253

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Best Overall

There’s no shortage of rave reviews from our editors about Levoit vacuums; we think this could be the best cordless stick vacuum ever. Contributor Terri Williams tested the previous model, the Levoit LVAC-200, and shopping director Lori Keong brought home the newer LVAC-300. A major improvement, the 300 features a longer run time, updated anti-tangle technology in the motorized brush, and a crevice tool to reach narrow spaces. Plus, it’s much less expensive than more high-end products like Dyson’s cordless vacuums. “I think it’s a great alternative for anyone who’s on a budget and wants a slightly tech-enhanced model that deconstructs for small space living,” Keong says. With a solid charge time of 3.5 hours, it’s a relatively short wait until you can take another pass at your floors.

Best Splurge Pick

Dyson makes some of the best cordless vacuum cleaners, and the V11 is in a class of its own. With adjustable settings to operate on a variety of flooring types and a powerful boost mode, it makes cleaning a cord- and hassle-free experience. “Although I have a robot vacuum that I love, I’ve found myself reaching for the Dyson more often to clean,” shares shopping producer Lauren Arzbaecher. “Sure, the hands-off aspect of the iRobot is preferable for those really lazy days, but the 185w suction power of the V11 is unbeatable.”

The vacuum is so effective, in fact, that she says it tackles multiple flooring materials—including a high-pile area rug—and handles any messes from the misadventures of repotting her houseplants. “The V11 makes such quick work of cleaning up the dirt granules that get strewn across the floor that I don’t even worry about trying to keep things neat,” she says.

As a bonus, this vacuum comes with different attachments, including a dusting brush and hair screw tool. When you’re done cleaning, you can empty the bagless vacuum with the hygienic bin-emptying mechanism, and then hook it up to the wall mount docking station (perfect for tucking into an entryway closet).

Best for Pets

Pet parents, this cordless vacuum was made for you. Senior commerce SEO analyst Stewart Savin says weekly vacuuming is required with her dog, Dexter, and she upgraded to the Bissell PowerClean FurFinder after years of wearing down her old cordless vacuum. It comes with a tangle-free illuminated head, three suction levels, and multiple attachments (like a mini upholstery tool) that easily tackles her pup’s shedding fur. “I especially like the self-standing design, anti-tangle head, and easy-to-remove dirt tank,” she says. “This dirt tank pulls out instead of popping open like the one on my old cordless stick vacuum, making cleanup less dusty. I was simultaneously horrified and satisfied by how much dirt and hair it picked up.”

Best Wet-Dry Vacuum

Hard floors, especially those in or around the kitchen area, can collect both wet and dry spills. To manage the mess, digital features editor Charlotte Collins recommends this wet-dry vac from Dyson that’s helped her easily clean her laminate tile floors with the two motorized rollers. “It’s a really intuitive product; a diagram included on the packaging essentially conveys exactly what you need to know with respect to how to fill the water compartment and get the vacuum started,” she says. “I used the max suction mode to test its strength, and it’s a lightweight enough machine so it’s easy to maneuver.”

Best Handheld

For full, unfettered access to each mess, many of our editors prefer a handheld device to get into every nook and cranny. Per shopping writer Julia Harrison, this one is downright “life changing.” Though its run time is only 15 minutes, Harrison says her “tiny workhouse” can pick up everything and never clogs. It also comes with a small charging dock, making it a space-saving solution too. And at just over one pound, we consider it the best lightweight cordless vacuum too.

Best Robot Vacuum

Contributor Yelena Moroz Alpert wanted an improvement from her basic robot vacuum, and was originally drawn to the self-cleaning mop feature for her two-level home. “The map editing feature is very specific, you can merge rooms, add furniture management and carpet, and create no-go zones,” Alpert adds. She was pleased to report this cordless vacuum was able to handle it all, from dirt tracked into her once-bare floors after her kids’ soccer practice to carpet and area rugs. Another standout feature? The self-emptying dock. “The very best part is that I don’t have to get my hands dirty cleaning the vacuum itself,” she says. “It goes back to the station, which takes care of everything. In fact, the mop pads are air drying as I type this, and all I hear is the sweet hum of a clean house.”

Best Premium Vacuum

Another one of our go-to wet-dry vacs, this one is designed with smart technology like the LED display and RGB Dirt Detection to measure dirt levels and adjust cleaning accordingly. It comes with two swappable rollers (one wet and one dry), so you can literally hit the ground running depending on how you want to clean your floors. The vacuum detects when which is installed in the vacuum to keep your dry roller from getting drenched with water. Senior shopping editor Nashia Baker has this and says the smooth, quiet glide of the device is the best against the delicate floors in her historic apartment building. It operates as an upright vacuum, but the flexible 180-degree motion allows her to lay it flat and get in tough-to-reach spots under her couch. “My old wet-dry vacuum wasn’t self-drying, and it actually left a wet, dingy mark on my hardwood floors after cleaning,” says Baker, adding that her last vacuum also had a musty smell after a while. “This vacuum has been a welcome change since it literally tells me when it needs self-cleaning and washes and dries itself on the charging station completely from there.”