Best 2020 Vacuums for Suction and Airflow

#1 Hoover ONEPWR Evolve Pet Cordless Stick Vacuum
4.7

Reviewers repeatedly praised suction and airflow for floor pickup, with especially strong comments on dirt, fine particles and general cordless-vacuum cleaning power.

Pros: Overall opinion, Weight

Cons: Versatility, Noise level

#3 Shark Vertex Upright Vacuum with DuoClean PowerFins
4.6

Reviewers largely praised the Vertex for powerful suction and airflow, though one technician argued the nozzle design limits how well those numbers translate into cleaning.

Pros: Overall opinion, Hair‑Wrap / Tangle Resistance

Cons: Weight, Tool-change simplicity

#4 Black+Decker Spillbuster Hand Vacuum
4.5

Reviewers praised suction/power for pulling up messes, with three transcripts describing good power, impressive suction, or active suctioning.

Pros: Maintenance requirements, Ease of use

Cons: Solution / Liquid system

#5 Bissell AeroSlim Cordless Handheld Vacuum
4.4

Reviewers generally found suction strong for a compact hand vacuum, especially on crumbs, chips, sand, and small car debris, though one review framed it as good enough rather than powerhouse-level.

Pros: Overall opinion, Suction and Airflow

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

#7 Shark UltraCyclone Pro Cordless Handheld Vacuum
4.3

Reviewers mostly praised strong suction and steady pickup, though a few tests described raw suction as average or low-end for larger jobs.

Pros: Pet-Ready Features, Overall opinion

Cons: Runtime, Noise level

#8 Miele Triflex HX1 Stick Vacuum
4.3

Reviewers mostly praise the Triflex HX1 for strong suction and airflow, especially on carpets and fine debris, though one tester measured weaker suction than expected.

Pros: Overall opinion, Runtime

Cons: Weight, Price and Value

#9 Shark Vertex Cordless Stick Vacuum
4.2

Suction and airflow were generally strong, although some objective tests found lower airflow than certain rivals.

Pros: Suction and Airflow, Overall opinion

Cons: Weight, Noise level

#10 WORX WX030L 20V Power Share Cordless Cube Vac Compact Vacuum
4.2

Most reviewers found the cube vac strong enough for crumbs, grit, car debris, and routine messes, but two car-focused reviews said suction was limited on sand or heavier work.

Pros: Overall opinion, Suction and Airflow

Cons: Emptying and Mess Control, Suitability for heavy-duty use

#11 Tineco Pure One S11 Cordless Vacuum Cleaner
4.1

Reviewers consistently found suction strong for a cordless vacuum, with measured above-average airflow, strong carpet pull, and enough power for daily debris, though owners reported suction loss when filters clogged...

Pros: Suction and Airflow, Overall opinion

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

#12 Kenmore 600 Series Canister Vacuum
4.1

Reviewers generally found suction and airflow strong, though one reviewer noted the measured suction was not exceptional despite solid pickup outcomes.

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

Cons: Hair‑Wrap / Tangle Resistance, Weight

#13 Bissell Featherweight Cordless Stick Vacuum
4.0

Review evidence is mixed: several hands-on tests praise suction and pickup, but one lab comparison says Kenmore was more powerful and another notes below-average max CFM.

Pros: Overall opinion, Weight

Cons: Runtime, Emptying and Mess Control

#14 Eureka Bagless Canister Vacuum Cleaner
3.9

Suction is the most divided trait: several reviewers called it strong or powerful, while one controlled review found the suction weak and another rated Eureka below Bissell on suction.

Pros: Overall opinion, Accessories and Tools

Cons: Cord length, Hair‑Wrap / Tangle Resistance

#15 Shark Rocket Pet Plus Cordless, IZ163H
3.9

Suction is generally strong for a cordless stick vacuum in tests, but owner reports are mixed, with some calling it merely OK and noting weak attachment suction.

Pros: Cordless convenience, Hair‑Wrap / Tangle Resistance

Cons: Hard Floor — Large Debris Intake

#16 Shark Cordless Vacuum IZ362H
3.3

Reviewers split on power: one owner praised the turbo boost as extra pickup power, while comparative testing criticized the Shark models for weak damage output and longer clear time.

Pros: Overall opinion, Maneuverability and Handling

#17 Bissell MultiClean Vacuum
3.2

Reviews split on suction: some users praised strong real-world pickup, while lab reviews found below-average sealed suction, hose airflow, and crevice results.

Pros: Overall opinion, Accessories and Tools

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

#18 Lefant Robot Vacuum Cleaner, M210
3.0

Suction is usable for surface dust, crumbs, and hard-floor maintenance, but multiple reviewers say the brushless design limits deeper carpet cleaning.

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

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