Best 2022 Vacuums for Ongoing ownership costs (bags, filters, batteries)

#1 Dyson Ball Animal 3 Upright Vacuum
5.0

Ongoing costs are viewed favorably because washable filters and the bagless sealed design reduce replacement needs.

Pros: Suction and Airflow, Overall opinion

Cons: Ease of use, Maneuverability and Handling

#3 Dyson Ball Animal 3 Extra Upright Vacuum
4.8

Ownership costs are viewed favorably because washable filters and reusable filtration reduce replacement needs.

Pros: Overall opinion, Suction and Airflow

Cons: Weight, Area Rug Handling

#4 Shark Stratos Upright Vacuum
4.6

Ownership costs were seen as reasonable because filters last a long time and are not expensive to maintain.

Pros: Convertible handheld design, Overall opinion

Cons: Odor control, Weight

#5 Kenmore Featherlite Lift-Up Vacuum
4.6

Reviewers liked the bagless and washable-filter setup because it reduced the need to buy bags or replacement filters frequently.

Pros: Overall opinion, Weight

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

#6 Bissell CleanView Compact Upright Vacuum
4.5

Ownership costs look low because reviewers highlighted washable filters and bagless upkeep as money-saving.

Pros: Overall opinion, Suction and Airflow

Cons: Hard Floor — Large Debris Intake, Floorhead design

#7 Kenmore Elite Cordless Stick Vacuum
4.5

Ongoing costs were praised in one comparison because Kenmore filters were described as cheaper to maintain long-term.

Pros: Overall opinion, Carpet — Medium-Pile Pickup

Cons: Runtime, Hair‑Wrap / Tangle Resistance

#8 Kenmore DS1030 Ultra-Light Cordless Vacuum
3.8

Filter ownership costs look reasonable, but filter replacement and cleaning frequency are practical considerations.

Pros: Weight, Overall opinion

Cons: Hard Floor — Large Debris Intake

#9 Bissell CrossWave Vacuum Cleaner
3.5

Ownership cost evidence was mixed: solution and replacement costs can add up, though one review noted DIY solution could reduce expense.

Pros: Overall opinion, Water tank

Cons: Maintenance requirements, Solution / Liquid system

#10 Roomba Combo j7+ Robot Vacuum & Mop
3.2

Ownership-cost evidence was mixed: bags and solution add costs, though one review said ongoing running costs were otherwise limited.

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

Cons: Maintenance requirements, Dock noise

#11 Dreametech D10 plus Robot Vacuum and Mop
3.2

Ownership-cost feedback was mixed, balancing low bag-maintenance frequency against paid replacement mop pads, filters, and dust bags.

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

Cons: Mopping performance, Water tank

#12 Dreame L10s Ultra Robot Vacuum and Mop
2.9

Ongoing costs were a recurring caveat because dust bags, mop pads, cleaning fluid, and proprietary cartridges must be replaced over time.

Pros: Overall opinion, Mopping performance

Cons: Obstacle Avoidance (Robot), Mop lifting system

#13 Ryobi 18V One+ Powered Brush Hand Vacuum Kit
2.8

Ownership-cost evidence centered on the extra accessory kit, which one reviewer considered necessary but another added cost.

Pros: Overall opinion, Suction and Airflow

Cons: Emptying and Mess Control, Bin and Bag

#14 Dreame H12 Pro Wet Dry Vacuum Cleaner
2.8

Ownership cost was a mild downside because reviewers noted the need for Dreame-specific cleaning liquid and one called its price high.

Pros: Overall opinion, Mopping performance

Cons: Controls and UI, Emptying and Mess Control

#15 DEWALT 20V Handheld Cordless Vacuum
2.5

The main ownership-cost concern was the pricey removable battery if the buyer does not already own DeWalt tools.

Pros: Suction and Airflow, Overall opinion

Cons: Noise level, Hard Floor — Large Debris Intake