We do not have a single “best bagless vacuum” however we have reviewed many bagless vacuum cleaners to date and have several favorites. The bagless vacuums listed below have all received very good reviews and ratings from consumers (generally from many sources) and they all excel at cleaning. Many also come with great features and have respectably long warranties. Prices range from about 35USD to almost 600USD (prices are estimates and are provided as guidelines only). Additionally, we have included some common consumer pros and cons for each model.
The vacuums have been ranked, but these machines are all good and with their many different features and costs determining which vacuum is “best” is more a function of a particular consumer’s needs.
-- BEST BAGLESS UPRIGHT VACUUMS --
#1) Shark Navigator Lift Away Pro – model NV356E Price (USD): approx. $200 Warranty: 5 years
PROS - Lightweight - Strong suction - Very maneuverable - Lift-Away feature works well - Seems durable - Easy to assemble - Suction can be lowered for more delicate vacuuming - Performs well, especially for the cost
CONS - Lots of plastic used in the vacuum construction - Small crevice tool sometimes falls off vacuum - Hose isn’t very long and can pull vacuum over if you pull on it too hard when using attachments
#2) Dyson DC41 Price (USD): approx $600 Warranty: 5 years
PROS - Active base plate feature is very effective - Long power cord - Very strong suction - Attachments lock in place - Brushbar with on/off controls - Hose extends easily - Good at picking up pet hair - Long hose
CONS - No automatic cord rewind - Wand is a bit awkward to use - Expensive - Not easy to get under furniture - Some folks find it a bit heavy
For additional information you may wish to read our Dyson DC41 Review.
#3) Bissell Healthy Home Upright – model 16N5 Price (USD): approx. $200 Warranty: 5 years
PROS - Dirt canister is large and easy to remove and empty - On/off switch for the brushbar - 5 year warranty - Extension hose is long and easy to use - Easy to assemble - Not too loud - Turbo brush works well - Good for homes with pets
CONS - Fairly heavy - Locking in the telescopic wand can be a bit tricky at times
#4) Dyson DC25 Animal Price range (USD): $500 to $600 Warranty: 5 years
PROS - Ball technology provides great maneuverability - Powerful suction - Good at removing pet hair - Lengthy 5 year warranty - Long hose - Not too heavy - Lots of attachments that work well
CONS - Small dust canister - Expensive - Hose is a bit stiff
#1) LG Kompressor LcV900B Price range (USD): $300 to $400 Warranty: 5 years
PROS - Easy to assemble - Good on both carpets and hard surfaces - Compaction system works great and limits the need for emptying - Dirt canister easy to empty - Able to get under low furniture - Very powerful suction - Adjustable suction - Has a motorized brushbar that can be turned on and off - Not too loud - Good quality construction - Washable filters - Controls on the handle - Effective on pet hair
PROS - Quiet - Powered carpet attachment works very well - Good at picking up pet hair - Lightweight - Easy to Maneuver - Customer service appears to be fairly good - Dirt canister is easy to empty and can be washed - Retractable power cord - Fairly compact - Capable on both carpet and bare floors - Brushbar can be turned on and off - Nozzle easily gets under low furniture
CONS - Some of the key attachments do not store on-board - Some controls are located on the canister not on the handle
Note: We have just reviewed the new Dyson DC39 Animal and initial consumer ratings indicate this may soon be a contender for Best Bagless Canister. However the vacuum is new to the market and more input is needed.
PROS - Light and easy to move and maneuver - No battery to run down - Dirt canister is easy to empty - Good on both carpet and bare floors - Relatively quiet - Strong suction - Very small footprint (easy to store) - Slim design makes it easy to get under and around furniture
CONS - Short power cord - Being a stick vac the dirt canister is not that big
#2) Eureka Quick Up 96 Series (cordless) Price range (USD): $35 to $60+ Warranty: 1 year
PROS - Inexpensive - Good value for money - Reliable - Easy to attach and remove the handle - Very lightweight - Most consumers (but not all) feel it works well on pet hair - Small and easy to get into tricky areas - Respectable suction - Can also mount on wall - Some stores provide a second battery with this vacuum (you should check)
CONS - Filter is tricky to remove and clean - Not really capable of large area deep cleaning - Latch on dirt canister can be tricky to open
NOTE: At present we believe the best choices in this series are the H, HX, and JZ. The H and JZ both have a cleaning path width of 7.5 inches while the HX is 10 inches. Also the JZ comes with an additional battery.
PROS - Very light - Powerful - Good at pulling up pet hair - Capable on both carpet and bare floors - Very good battery life - Recharges fairly quickly (compared to some other stick vacs) - Swivel head nozzle allows for good maneuverability - Compact - Very easy to assemble - Dust canister is easy to empty - Motorized brushbar
CONS - Does not convert to a handheld - Does not come with any attachments - Not the right tool for vacuuming large size homes (like all stick vacs) - A couple of comments that the on/off button is not sturdy and may jam or break
#4) Hoover LINX Cordless Stick Vacuum Price range (USD): $140 to $200 Warranty: 6 years on vacuum, 2 years on battery and charger
PROS - Great for small spaces & quick pickups - Powerful and light - Very good on both rug and hard surfaces - Great for stairs - Quiet
CONS - Short battery power (consumers report 15-20 minutes) - Long time for battery to recharge (consumers report about 3 hours) - Small dirt-cup. Must be emptied frequently. - Probably not a replacement for your larger vacuum
so confused on what vacuum to buy was leaning towards a dyson but i believe they should come with a lifetime warranty for how much they cost. i just want a good sucking vacuum something thst gets down to the padding anybody have any suggestions
I have the Hoover Elite Cyclonic Canister. I love it. I got the insurance and glad I did. But I have not found another canister vacuum that is as good and I like the foam filter because I can wash it.
