Best 2021 Vacuums for Comparative performance

#1 Kenmore Bagless Upright Vacuum Lift
4.6

Comparative evidence was favorable overall, including better hardwood value versus a cheaper model and advantages over a Shark comparison, though not every comparison was a win.

Pros: Suction and Airflow, Overall opinion

Cons: Weight, Under-Furniture Pickup

#2 Dyson V15 Detect Cordless Vacuum
4.6

Comparative performance is mostly excellent, with the V15 often beating or ranking near the top of other cordless vacuums, though upright vacuums can outperform it on some carpet messes.

Pros: Debris illumination, Runtime

Cons: Noise level, Area Rug Handling

#4 Wyze Cordless Vacuum
4.5

Comparative performance was positive because reviewers saw it approaching pricier models in suction, versatility, or value.

Pros: Weight, Overall opinion

Cons: Battery and Charging, Runtime

#5 Wyze Robot Vacuum, WVCR200S
4.4

Comparative performance was strong for a budget robot, including A-tier placement and lab results beating some similarly priced rivals.

Pros: Map and Path Efficiency (Robot Vacuums), Overall opinion

Cons: Docking and Auto-Empty Reliability (Robot), Battery and Charging

#6 Tineco Pure ONE S12 Cordless Stick Vacuum Cleaner
4.1

Comparative performance was generally favorable, especially against several cordless rivals, but some reviews still preferred cheaper or hard-floor-focused alternatives.

Pros: Accessories and Tools, AI, Smart, App and Automation

Cons: Bin and Bag, Hard Floor — Large Debris Intake

#7 Shark Vertex Pro Cordless Vacuum Cleaner
3.5

Comparative performance is mixed: it wins on runtime or price in some comparisons, but one lab says better options exist.

Pros: Overall opinion, Under-Furniture Pickup

Cons: Weight, Maintenance requirements

#8 Eureka PowerSpeed Upright Vacuum Cleaner
3.0

In one budget upright comparison, the Eureka was not the clear winner, with the Shark Navigator performing best overall.

Pros: Weight, Overall opinion

Cons: Maneuverability and Handling, Filtration / Dust Containment