Best Vacuum Cleaners for 2018

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Last modified on October 19th, 2018 at 2:53 pm

Created on: January 9, 2018 Appliances

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Neato Botvac Connected Robot Vacuum

Best Wi-Fi robot vac

Features : 8 – Usability : 7 – Design : 8 – Performance : 10 –
Neato’s new high-end robot vac is an expensive automated cleaning indulgence at $700, but it edges out the Roomba-equivalent with better performance and smarter app control.

iRobot Roomba 880

Best non-smart robot vac

Features : 8 – Usability : 7 – Design : 8 – Performance : 10 –
iRobot’s $700 Roomba 880 is an excellent machine. While its navigation pattern may seem random, there’s some advanced functionality happening behind the scenes. It even comes with Virtual Wall Barriers that act as “invisible fences” for your Roomba.

Electrolux Precision Brushroll Clean

Top-notch durability

Features : 8 – Usability : 7 – Design : 8 – Performance : 10 –
Not only did the $300 Electrolux Precision Brushroll Clean ace its performance tests, it’s also one sturdy upright vacuum. While it doesn’t have the maneuverability of some uprights, it offers a solid, traditional upright vacuum feel.

Oreck Touch Bagless Vacuum

Best classic appeal

Features : 8 – Usability : 7 – Design : 8 – Performance : 10 –
While the $400 Oreck Touch Bagless upright vacuum is on the pricy side, it outperformed the significantly more expensive Dyson DC41 in our tests. It’s truly a classic vac with modern-day appeal.

Neato XV Signature Pro

Best affordable robot vacuum

Features : 8 – Usability : 7 – Design : 8 – Performance : 10 –
Neato’s $450 XV Signature Pro may cost less than the Roomba 880, but it performed about the same. For a straightforward bot with excellent performance, this Neato is worth a look.

Hoover Platinum Collection Linx Cordless Stick Vacuum

Top performing stick vacuum

Features : 8 – Usability : 7 – Design : 8 – Performance : 10 –
The understated $180 Hoover Linx stick vacuum may not look exceptional, but it performed even better than the Dyson DC59 during our testing. Pet hair, fruity Cheerios, and sand and sawdust were no match for this surprising debris-collecting machine.

Shark Rotator Pro Lift-Away

Best upright versatility

Features : 8 – Usability : 7 – Design : 8 – Performance : 10 –
The $200 Shark Rotator Pro Lift-Away isn’t your typical upright. It can transition seamlessly from upright to canister vac. It also comes with a wand and multiple brush attachments so you won’t ever lack the appropriate accessory for the job at hand.

Eureka SuctionSeal Pet AS1104A vacuum cleaner

Best upright value

Features : 8 – Usability : 7 – Design : 8 – Performance : 10 –
The $200 Eureka AS1104A upright vacuum offers impressive performance and special features at a reasonable price. It has a retractable cord, a dial for adjusting the vacuum’s nozzle height, and foot-activated controls.

Electrolux Ergorapido Power

Unrivaled upright maneuverability

Features : 8 – Usability : 7 – Design : 8 – Performance : 10 –
While the $230 Electrolux Ergorapido Power didn’t lead in performance, it offers something special: amazing maneuverability. Accordion-style tubing helps this vacuum get around obstacles with ease.