Best vacuums to buy in 2026

It’s officially spring, which means it’s time for spring cleaning. While some may dread that part of the season, upgrading your home cleaning solutions may be a way to make the process more enjoyable. The first step you should take? A new vacuum.

It’s always frustrating to use a vacuum that doesn’t get the job done, so we’ve rounded up some of our choices for the coolest gadget you didn’t know you needed: a new vacuum. Our top picks include a vacuum that does the work for you, and a mini one to get those hard-to-reach spots. We’ve also found options so you can stop messing with cords while cleaning up messes, and as always, our best affordable option.

Dyson Cyclone Animal V10

With three power modes and 60 minutes of run time, this vacuum will get any job done. You’re able to unplug to go cordless, it’s lightweight enough to lift high up and as the picture shows, it can lay almost completely flat for cleaning down low underneath furniture. Dyson is the Cadillac of vacuum cleaners thanks to its innovative and patented technology, and the V10 proves just that.

Instead of your vacuum taking up floor space in a closet, you can hang this on a wall-mounted dock that recharges your vacuum when not in use. The best feature of the V10 Cyclone is the “point and shoot” capability for emptying and cleaning the vacuum’s bin. Simply release a lever to empty the bin directly into the trash can, avoiding any mess left behind.

The Cyclone Animal V10 will pick up any dirt or hair left behind from any of your furry friends, from both the carpet and your upholstery. It also comes with four extra tools.

Get the Dyson Cyclone Animal V10

Dyson V11 Torque Drive Cordless

This is the answer for anyone who has ever pushed their vacuum back and forth over that last bit of dust that just won’t get picked up. With more than 85% more suction than the Dyson V7, its lowest-priced model on the market, this vacuum will deep-clean your carpets.

This Dyson lasts for 60 minutes, holds .20 gallons in its bin, and comes with five extra attachments. Just like the V10 model, the vacuum is extremely versatile when it comes to all of the places it can reach. It also features the “point and shoot” hygienic bin emptying and drop-in docking for charging and storage.

Get the Dyson V11 Torque Drive Cordless

Get the Dyson V11 Torque Drive Dordless

BISSELL 2252 CleanView Swivel

Pick: Most Affordable

This is our top choice for an affordable vacuum that will get the job done well. This is another great choice for anyone who needs to clean up pet hair thanks to the triple action brush roll that is able to lift up hair and dirt from your carpet. It holds up to 1 liter of dirt, and has the dirt bin conveniently located on the bottom so you don’t have to touch the mess after.

This Bissell features swivel steering so you can maneuver the vacuum around any home, and it comes with a 6 foot hose.

Get the BISSELL 2252 CleanView Swivel

Get the BISSELL CleanView Swivel

Eufy Max 11s

Pick: Best robot vacuum

Why don’t we all have vacuums doing the cleaning for us? This eufy by Anker BoostIQ RoboVac does just that. It’s designed to be the slimmest and quietest robot vacuum, and it recharges itself. There are newer, more expensive versions, but this classic remains our top pick cause it just downright works great.

Get the Eufy Max 11s

Get the Eufy Robovac 11s

BLACK+DECKER Cordless Handheld Vacuum

Pick: Cars and small messes

If you’ve ever made a small mess in the kitchen or car and don’t want to pull out your entire vacuum for it, this handheld vac is the perfect solution. This vacuum will reach into the smallest of spaces, and is also a perfect accessory for cleaning out those cracks filled with crumbs in your car.

The handheld vacuum comes with a fast-charging base, so you can keep it ready-to-grab for the next time you have a small spill.

Get the Black and Decker Cordless vacuum

Are you ready to upgrade your vacuum in time for spring cleaning?

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