Best 2020 Vacuums for Controls and UI

#1 Black+Decker Spillbuster Hand Vacuum
4.8

Controls and indicators were praised, especially the charge/battery indicator that shows remaining battery.

Pros: Maintenance requirements, Ease of use

Cons: Solution / Liquid system

#2 Bissell AeroSlim Cordless Handheld Vacuum
4.7

Controls were praised for being simple, with one reviewer emphasizing the straightforward one-button operation.

Pros: Overall opinion, Suction and Airflow

Cons: Bin and Bag, Suitability for heavy-duty use

#3 Eureka Bagless Canister Vacuum Cleaner
4.7

Controls are a strength, with foot switches, cleaning mode changes, and suction adjustment described as easy and convenient.

Pros: Overall opinion, Accessories and Tools

Cons: Cord length, Hair‑Wrap / Tangle Resistance

#5 Shark Rocket Pet Plus Cordless, IZ163H
4.4

Controls are viewed as approachable, with easy floor-mode switching and mostly intuitive modes and buttons.

Pros: Cordless convenience, Hair‑Wrap / Tangle Resistance

Cons: Hard Floor — Large Debris Intake

#6 Shark Cordless Vacuum IZ362H
4.3

Controls were mostly easy to use, though the IZ362H requires manual floor-mode switching rather than automatic floor detection.

Pros: Overall opinion, Maneuverability and Handling

#9 Kenmore 600 Series Canister Vacuum
4.2

Handle controls, suction adjustment, brush switching, and height controls were generally treated as convenient and easy to use.

Pros: Accessories and Tools, Upholstery / Above-Floor Pickup

Cons: Hair‑Wrap / Tangle Resistance, Weight

#10 Lefant Robot Vacuum Cleaner, M210
4.2

Controls are a strength: reviewers liked the app, remote, single-button use, manual control, scheduling, and mode selection.

Pros: AI, Smart, App and Automation, Noise level

Cons: Carpet — Low-Pile Pickup, Suction and Airflow

#11 Shark Vertex Upright Vacuum with DuoClean PowerFins
4.2

Controls are mostly praised for accessible floor settings and straightforward operation, but one home reviewer struggled with the power button responsiveness.

Pros: Overall opinion, Hair‑Wrap / Tangle Resistance

Cons: Weight, Tool-change simplicity

#13 Bissell Featherweight Cordless Stick Vacuum
4.0

Controls are mixed: the standard version lacks high/low modes compared with XRT, but the brush-roll button was praised as responsive.

Pros: Overall opinion, Weight

Cons: Runtime, Emptying and Mess Control

#15 Miele Triflex HX1 Stick Vacuum
4.0

Controls are mostly considered simple, with sliders and continuous running praised, though the lack of runtime display is a drawback.

Pros: Overall opinion, Runtime

Cons: Weight, Price and Value

#16 Bissell MultiClean Vacuum
3.9

Controls were useful, including brushroll on/off and floor-transition settings, but they were not as seamless as automatic systems.

Pros: Overall opinion, Accessories and Tools

Cons: Suction and Airflow, Crevice / Groove Pickup (Hard Floors)

#17 Tineco Pure One S11 Cordless Vacuum Cleaner
3.8

Controls and UI were mixed: reviewers liked the LED feedback, dirt loop, trigger lock, and clear display, but some found the trigger and control layout inconvenient.

Pros: Suction and Airflow, Overall opinion

Cons: Hard Floor — Large Debris Intake, Hair‑Wrap / Tangle Resistance

#18 Shark Vertex Cordless Stick Vacuum
2.8

Controls were mixed: users liked battery indicators and max-trigger behavior, but reviewers criticized the lack of a dedicated max setting or display.

Pros: Suction and Airflow, Overall opinion

Cons: Weight, Noise level