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: Stuck resistance, Hair‑Wrap / Tangle Resistance

#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: Controls and UI, Onboard tool storage

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

#3 Dyson V11 Origin Cordless Stick Vacuum
4.5

Weight feedback was positive overall: reviewers called it lightweight for its power and easy to handle.

Pros: Convertible handheld design, Cordless convenience

Cons: Support and Reliability, Packaging quality

#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: Tool-change simplicity, Packaging quality

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

#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: Support and Reliability, Cordless convenience

Cons: Airflow blowback, Carpet — High-Pile Pickup

#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: Noise level, Stair Cleaning

Cons: Clogging and debris prevention, Build quality and durability

#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, Build quality and durability

Cons: Hair Pickup — Hard Floors, Scratch resistance

#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: Support and Reliability, Headlight and LED lights

Cons: Dirty water sensor, Steam Cleaning

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

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

#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 durability/longevity, Surface safety with attachments

Cons: Ongoing ownership costs (bags, filters

#11 Bissell Pet Hair Eraser Turbo Lift-Off Vacuum
3.8

Weight is mixed: some call it light, while others find it heavier than ideal or hard to push.

Pros: Wool carpet compatibility, Area Rug Handling

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

#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: Bin and Bag, Controls and UI

Cons: Noise level, Ongoing ownership costs (bags

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

Cons: Area Rug Handling, Dirty water sensor

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

Cons: Support and Reliability, Odor control

#17 Hoover ONEPWR WindTunnel Emerge Cordless Stick Vacuum
3.0

Weight was mixed: some reviewers found it heavy or handle-heavy, while one hands-on reviewer found it surprisingly lightweight.

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

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

#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: Assembly and Setup, Headlight and LED lights

Cons: Reverse cleaning performance, Hair-removal channel issues

#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: Pet-Ready Features, Tool-change simplicity

Cons: Stair Cleaning, Build quality and durability

#21 Dyson Gen5 Outsize Cordless Vacuum Cleaner
2.4

Weight was one of the most repeated negatives, making the vacuum bulky, heavy, and fatiguing for some users.

Pros: Pet-Ready Features, Tool-change simplicity

Cons: Airflow blowback, Suitability for small spaces

#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: Pet-Ready Features, Tool-change simplicity

Cons: Cord length, Airflow blowback

#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: Ease of use, Overall cleaning convenience

Cons: Scratch resistance, Fresh Liquid Pickup Speed