Best 2022 Vacuums for Innovation compared to competitors

#1 Dyson V12 Detect Slim Vacuum
4.9

Innovation was praised around practical, useful Dyson features such as the laser, detect tech, and lightweight engineering.

Pros: Overall opinion, Suction and Airflow

Cons: Bin and Bag, Maintenance requirements

#2 Dreame L10s Ultra Robot Vacuum and Mop
4.8

Innovation was noted around the self-washing base and detergent system, which one reviewer considered unique at the time.

Pros: Overall opinion, Mopping performance

Cons: Obstacle Avoidance (Robot), Mop lifting system

#3 Roomba Combo j7+ Robot Vacuum & Mop
4.8

The retractable mop was treated as a meaningful innovation in the premium hybrid robot market.

Pros: AI, Smart, App and Automation, Map and Path Efficiency (Robot Vacuums)

Cons: Maintenance requirements, Dock noise

#4 Bissell CrossWave Vacuum Cleaner
4.6

Innovation evidence credited the original CrossWave with helping start the vacuum-mop category, but newer models have since added more advanced features.

Pros: Overall opinion, Water tank

Cons: Maintenance requirements, Solution / Liquid system

#5 Shark Stratos Upright Vacuum
4.6

The Stratos was treated as an advanced flagship that combines Shark's prior best upright features with newer suction and odor technology.

Pros: Convertible handheld design, Overall opinion

Cons: Odor control, Weight

#6 Dreame H12 Pro Wet Dry Vacuum Cleaner
4.5

Reviewers saw meaningful innovation in the redesigned single roller, edge cleaning, and dock drying, even if not every premium feature was present.

Pros: Overall opinion, Mopping performance

Cons: Controls and UI, Emptying and Mess Control

#7 Dyson Ball Animal 3 Extra Upright Vacuum
4.5

The new cleaner head and adjustable gates are seen as meaningful innovations versus previous Dyson uprights.

Pros: Overall opinion, Suction and Airflow

Cons: Weight, Area Rug Handling

#8 Kenmore Featherlite Lift-Up Vacuum
4.5

Vacuum Wars praised the Kenmore for bringing premium-style upright features into a budget price range.

Pros: Overall opinion, Weight

Cons: Hair‑Wrap / Tangle Resistance, Crevice / Groove Pickup (Hard Floors)

#9 Shark Stratos Cordless Vacuum IZ862H
4.5

Innovation evidence is positive but limited, with one review saying its features make it stand out as an impressive cleaning companion.

Pros: Hair‑Wrap / Tangle Resistance, Price and Value

Cons: Odor control, Weight

#10 Kenmore DS1030 Ultra-Light Cordless Vacuum
4.4

The hair-cutting brush feature stands out as a distinctive, useful design compared with ordinary lightweight vacs.

Pros: Weight, Overall opinion

Cons: Hard Floor — Large Debris Intake

#11 Dreametech D10 plus Robot Vacuum and Mop
4.0

Innovation evidence was positive where Dreametech was credited with continuing to improve its robot-vacuum feature set.

Pros: Map and Path Efficiency (Robot Vacuums), AI, Smart, App and Automation

Cons: Mopping performance, Water tank

#12 Dyson Ball Animal 3 Upright Vacuum
2.0

Innovation feedback is negative in one review because the manual suction slider felt behind vacuums with automatic adjustment.

Pros: Suction and Airflow, Overall opinion

Cons: Ease of use, Maneuverability and Handling