Best 2019 Vacuums for Upholstery / Above-Floor Pickup

#1 Dyson V11 Animal Cordless Vacuum Cleaner
4.7

Upholstery and above-floor pickup are strong, especially on pet hair, padded chairs, furniture, and higher surfaces.

Pros: Overall opinion, Runtime

Cons: Airflow blowback, Support and Reliability

#2 Dyson V11 Torque Drive Cordless Vacuum Cleaner
4.5

Above-floor and upholstery evidence is positive, with reviewers citing handheld conversion, mini motorized tools, upholstery use, and car/couch cleaning.

Pros: Suction and Airflow, Overall opinion

Cons: Price and Value, Noise level

#4 Bissell ProHeat 2X Revolution Upright Carpet Cleaner
4.3

Upholstery and spot-cleaning performance was generally strong, with several reviewers reporting impressive sofa, chair, cushion, and spot-tool results.

Pros: Dried-On Stain Removal, Maintenance requirements

Cons: Solution / Liquid system, Water tank

#5 Dyson V11 Outsize Cordless Vacuum Cleaner
4.2

Above-floor and upholstery cleaning is useful with the right tools, especially for hair, but handheld weight limits comfort for longer or cramped jobs.

Pros: Bin and Bag, Runtime

Cons: Weight, Maneuverability and Handling

#7 Miele Triflex HX2 Pro Cordless Stick Vacuum
2.5

Above-floor use was limited by weight and balance, with reviewers noting high cleaning could become a struggle.

Pros: Overall opinion, Suction and Airflow

Cons: Price and Value, Emptying and Mess Control

#8 Shark Pet Plus Cordless Vacuum, IX141
2.1

Upholstery and above-floor results were weak to mixed: handheld use helped, but the pet/upholstery brush drew strong criticism.

Pros: Convertible handheld design, Maneuverability and Handling

Cons: Hair‑Wrap / Tangle Resistance, Pet-Ready Features