Best 2023 Vacuums for Weight

#1 Samsung Jet 85 Cordless Vacuum
4.8

Weight was a strong advantage, with all reviewers emphasizing lightness and reduced fatigue.

Pros: Pet-Ready Features, Weight

Cons: Debris illumination, Headlight and LED lights

#2 Amazon Basics Upright Vacuum
4.6

Weight was the clearest strength, with nearly every source calling the vacuum very light or emphasizing its low 8-pound range.

Pros: Weight, Carpet — Low-Pile Pickup

Cons: Carpet — Medium-Pile Pickup, Overall opinion

#4 Dreame R20 Cordless Vacuum
4.5

Weight was consistently praised or considered manageable, supporting easier one-handed use, stairs, and longer cleaning sessions.

Pros: Runtime, Suction and Airflow

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

#5 Levoit LVAC-200 Cordless Vacuum
4.3

Weight was mostly praised as light and easy to carry, but handheld balance and wrist strain appeared in negative feedback.

Pros: Runtime, Price and Value

Cons: Controls and UI, Convertible handheld design

#6 Bissell Cleanview XR Cordless Vacuum
4.2

Weight was consistently positive or average-to-positive, with several reviewers emphasizing its lightweight feel and easy carrying.

Pros: Overall opinion, Suction and Airflow

Cons: Emptying and Mess Control, Hard Floor — Large Debris Intake

#7 Dirt Devil Multi-Surface Upright Vacuum
4.1

Weight evidence was mostly positive: the vacuum was described as light or easy to carry, though the newer model traded some weight for sturdier build.

Pros: Suction and Airflow, Overall opinion

Cons: Accessories and Tools, Emptying and Mess Control

#8 Dyson V15s Detect Submarine Wet Dry Vacuum
3.9

Weight feedback was mixed: some found it light and easy, while others reported hand, thumb, or forearm fatigue.

Pros: Overall opinion, Mopping performance

Cons: Price and Value, Controls and UI

#9 Hoover ONEPWR Evolve Pet Elite Cordless Vacuum
3.8

Weight was generally favorable for the Pet Elite because reviewers called it light for an upright, while the older Evolve was heavy for a stick vacuum.

Pros: Bin and Bag, Maneuverability and Handling

Cons: Filtration / Dust Containment, Noise level

#10 Dreame L20 Ultra Robot Vacuum and Mop
3.8

Weight was only lightly evaluated, but one review said the heavy robot’s size did not reduce cleaning or small-area access.

Pros: Overall opinion, Obstacle Avoidance (Robot)

Cons: Price and Value, Storage footprint and upright-stand stability

#12 Ryobi 18V One+ Hand Vac
3.8

Weight feedback was mixed because the larger test battery made it feel heavy, but the kit battery version felt light and easy in hand.

Pros: Suction and Airflow

#13 Tineco Floor ONE S7 PRO Cordless Wet Dry Vacuum
3.8

Weight is mixed: self-propulsion reduces effort, but one comparison still notes the machine has noticeable weight.

Pros: Overall opinion, Edge and Baseboard Cleaning (Hard Floors)

Cons: Price and Value, Area Rug Handling

#14 LG CordZero A937 Cordless Stick Vacuum
3.7

Weight was mixed: several reviewers called it light, while customer reviews criticized the unit or head as heavy.

Pros: Emptying and Mess Control, Suction and Airflow

Cons: Hard Floor — Large Debris Intake, Comparative performance

#18 Dyson Gen5 Detect Cordless Vacuum
2.8

Weight was the most repeated usability drawback: many reviewers called it heavy, top-heavy, or tiring, though one comparison favored it over the larger Outsize.

Pros: Suction and Airflow, Debris illumination

Cons: Price and Value, Weight

#19 iRobot Roomba J5+ Combo Vacuum & Mop
2.5

Weight is a downside in the one review that assessed it directly.

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

Cons: Mopping performance, Price and Value

#20 Roomba Combo j9+ Robot Vacuum & Mop
2.5

Weight was a setup drawback because the full box was described as something users should be ready to lift.

Pros: Obstacle Avoidance (Robot), Overall opinion

Cons: Maintenance requirements, Self-cleaning cycle

#22 BISSELL Revolution HydroSteam Carpet Cleaner
2.3

Weight was a repeated weakness; reviewers consistently described the 22-pound machine as heavy, bulky, or cumbersome.

Pros: Dried-On Stain Removal, Price and Value

Cons: Floor Drying Time, Weight

#23 Roborock S8 Pro Ultra Robot Vacuum and Mop
2.0

Weight was a practical drawback at delivery and setup because the box was described as massive and extremely heavy.

Pros: Mopping performance, Self-cleaning cycle

Cons: Price and Value, Value-for-money