Best 2023 Vacuums for Controls and UI

#1 Amazon Basics Upright Vacuum
5.0

The foot controls were strongly liked in the hands-on review.

Pros: Controls and UI, Onboard tool storage

Cons: Filtration / Dust Containment, Floorhead Seal on Hard Floors

#2 Ryobi 18V One+ Hand Vac
5.0

The control layout was praised as simple, with an easy on/off switch.

Pros: Bin and Bag, Controls and UI

Cons: Noise level, Ongoing ownership costs (bags

#3 Roborock S8 + Robot Vacuum
4.8

Controls and UI were praised for map editing, room controls, and a broad range of app cleaning settings.

Pros: Clogging and debris prevention, Versatility

Cons: Storage footprint and upright-stand stability, Stair Cleaning

#4 Dyson Gen5 Detect Cordless Vacuum
4.5

Controls and UI were praised for the on/off button, LCD runtime and particle information, and practical status feedback.

Pros: Assembly and Setup, Headlight and LED lights

Cons: Reverse cleaning performance, Hair-removal channel issues

#5 Roborock Q5 Pro + Robot Vacuum and Mop
4.5

Controls and UI feedback was favorable, especially for the app, scheduling, room cleaning, and simple button-based operation.

Pros: Crevice / Groove Pickup (Hard Floors), Edge and Baseboard Cleaning (Hard Floors)

Cons: Mop lifting system, Obstacle Avoidance (Robot)

#6 Hoover ONEPWR WindTunnel Emerge Cordless Stick Vacuum
4.5

Controls were viewed as simple and easy to operate, with straightforward power and suction adjustment.

Pros: Edge and Baseboard Cleaning (Hard Floors), Innovation compared to competitors

Cons: Filtration / Dust Containment, Hair-removal channel issues

#7 Bissell Cleanview XR Cordless Vacuum
4.4

Controls and indicators were praised for the one-touch trigger, simple screen, mode changes, and easy battery/power visibility.

Pros: Noise level, Stair Cleaning

Cons: Clogging and debris prevention, Build quality and durability

#8 Tineco Floor ONE S7 PRO Cordless Wet Dry Vacuum
4.4

The display and controls are mostly praised for clarity and polish, though one reviewer found the voice assistant annoying.

Pros: Hair Pickup — Hard Floors, Hard Floor — Fine Dust Pickup

Cons: Area Rug Handling, Dirty water sensor

#9 Roborock Q8 Max+ Robot Vacuum and Mop
4.4

Controls and UI were positively reviewed, with reviewers liking the app-driven controls and reporting little frustration during use.

Pros: Packaging quality, Innovation compared to competitors

Cons: Mop lifting system, Self-cleaning cycle

#10 Samsung Jet 85 Cordless Vacuum
4.3

Controls and display were a strong point, with clear screens, easy power controls and readable battery information.

Pros: Pet-Ready Features, Weight

Cons: Stuck resistance, Hair‑Wrap / Tangle Resistance

#11 Ultenic Cordless Vacuum Mop All in One Combo, AC1 Elite
4.3

Controls and display were usually praised as intuitive, clear, and easy to read, though one video reviewer struggled to find the power controls during setup.

Pros: Suction and Airflow, Stair Cleaning

Cons: Upholstery / Above-Floor Pickup, Area Rug Handling

#12 BISSELL Revolution HydroSteam Carpet Cleaner
4.3

Controls were mostly praised for handle placement, LED/mode clarity, and simple markings, though one reviewer noted a learning curve.

Pros: Pet-Ready Features, Tool-change simplicity

Cons: Cord length, Airflow blowback

#13 Roborock S8 Pro Ultra Robot Vacuum and Mop
4.3

Controls and UI were a strength overall, with praise for customization and scheduling, though map editing and some settings took effort to learn.

Pros: Ease of use, Overall cleaning convenience

Cons: Scratch resistance, Fresh Liquid Pickup Speed

#14 Eureka e10s Robot Vacuum
4.3

Controls and UI were generally praised for app-based zones, schedules and simple controls, though some app inconsistency appeared elsewhere.

Pros: Pet-Ready Features, Build quality and durability

Cons: Self-cleaning cycle, Streaking / Residue

#15 Hoover ONEPWR Evolve Pet Elite Cordless Vacuum
4.3

Controls were viewed positively when reviewers discussed fingertip or handle-mounted controls and easy mode switching between floors.

Pros: Ease of use, Carpet — Medium-Pile Pickup

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

#16 Dreame R20 Cordless Vacuum
4.2

The display, lock button, and simple controls were praised, but the sensitive trigger and some handle ergonomics created mixed control feedback.

Pros: Tool-change simplicity, Packaging quality

Cons: Storage footprint and upright-stand stability, Hair Pickup — Carpets

#17 Bissell Pet Hair Eraser Turbo Lift-Off Vacuum
4.2

Controls are viewed as accessible, with suction, brush, and surface settings that reviewers found useful or simple.

Pros: Wool carpet compatibility, Area Rug Handling

Cons: Edge and Baseboard Cleaning (Hard Floors), Airflow blowback

#18 Dyson Gen5 Outsize Cordless Vacuum Cleaner
4.2

Controls and UI were generally useful, especially battery and troubleshooting readouts, but particle data was considered less useful by some reviewers.

Pros: Pet-Ready Features, Tool-change simplicity

Cons: Airflow blowback, Suitability for small spaces

#19 Roomba Combo j9+ Robot Vacuum & Mop
4.2

The app and controls were usually described as easy and feature-rich, but one reviewer missed live map progress and another noted app quirks.

Pros: Pet-Ready Features, Tool-change simplicity

Cons: Stair Cleaning, Build quality and durability

#21 eufy X8 Pro Robot Vacuum
4.1

Controls were mostly praised through the app and top buttons, but one review wanted a physical remote for faster manual control.

Pros: Packaging quality, Dual motors

Cons: Stair Cleaning, Odor control

#22 iRobot Roomba Combo i5 Robot Vacuum
4.1

Controls and UI were generally easy to use, though one reviewer found the feature set basic and another wanted more options.

Pros: Hair‑Wrap / Tangle Resistance, Overall durability/longevity

Cons: Mop lifting system, Cord management

#23 iRobot Roomba J5+ Combo Vacuum & Mop
3.9

The app and UI are mostly praised as simple and intuitive, but mop accessory recognition and scheduling caused serious frustration in two reviews.

Pros: Pet-Ready Features, Ease of use

Cons: Self-cleaning cycle, Dock noise

#24 Dreame L20 Ultra Robot Vacuum and Mop
3.8

The controls and UI were divisive: some reviewers called the app polished and intuitive, while others found tools buried or map editing painful.

Pros: Overall durability/longevity, Surface safety with attachments

Cons: Ongoing ownership costs (bags, filters

#25 Dyson V11 Origin Cordless Stick Vacuum
3.8

Controls were mixed: reviewers liked the LCD runtime information, but the hold-trigger design and battery indicator accuracy drew criticism.

Pros: Convertible handheld design, Cordless convenience

Cons: Support and Reliability, Packaging quality

#26 LG CordZero A937 Cordless Stick Vacuum
3.7

The lock-on power button was praised, but the long-press process for maximum suction was criticized.

Pros: Hard Floor — Fine Dust Pickup, Innovation compared to competitors

Cons: Support and Reliability, Odor control

#27 Roomba i5+ Combo Robot Vacuum and Mop
3.6

Controls and UI were sharply mixed: several reviewers found the app easy and enjoyable, but one found the Roomba app buggy and map-forgetting.

Pros: Assembly and Setup, Overall cleaning convenience

Cons: Odor control, Obstacle Avoidance (Robot)

#28 Dirt Devil Multi-Surface Upright Vacuum
3.5

Controls were generally simple and accessible, but height adjustment and release mechanisms could be awkward or inconvenient.

Pros: Suction and Airflow, Build quality and durability

Cons: Hair Pickup — Hard Floors, Scratch resistance

#29 Levoit LVAC-200 Cordless Vacuum
3.4

Controls are simple and easy to reach, but the lack of display, speed indicator, or battery-life readout was a recurring limitation.

Pros: Support and Reliability, Cordless convenience

Cons: Airflow blowback, Carpet — High-Pile Pickup

#30 Shark Matrix Self Empty Robot Vacuum
3.3

Controls and UI were serviceable but not polished, with the app described as clunky or basic.

Pros: Overall cleaning convenience, Crevice / Groove Pickup (Hard Floors)

Cons: Filtration / Dust Containment, Noise level

#31 Dyson V15s Detect Submarine Wet Dry Vacuum
3.2

The LCD and smart display were often praised, but the trigger operation and some particle-readout usefulness drew repeated complaints.

Pros: Support and Reliability, Headlight and LED lights

Cons: Dirty water sensor, Steam Cleaning