Best 2022 Stick Vacuums & Electric Brooms for Suction and Airflow

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#1 Dyson V12 Detect Slim Vacuum
4.5

Reviewers found suction and debris pickup strong for a lightweight cordless, especially on surface debris and hard floors, though not as powerful as larger Dyson models.

Pros: Filtration / Dust Containment, Build quality and durability

Cons: Clogging and debris prevention, Bin and Bag

#2 Shark Stratos Ultralight HZ3002 Corded Stick Vacuum
4.5

Across all reviews, suction and airflow are a key strength, though Vacuum Wars separately noted below-average suction despite above-average airflow.

Pros: Carpet — High-Pile Pickup, Hair Pickup — Carpets

Cons: Cord management, Bin and Bag

#3 Kenmore DS1030 Ultra-Light Cordless Vacuum
4.4

Suction is generally strong for a small cordless vacuum, especially against budget/lightweight competitors.

Pros: Cordless convenience, Edge and Baseboard Cleaning (Hard Floors)

Cons: Carpet — High-Pile Pickup, Scratch resistance

#4 Shark Stratos Cordless Vacuum IZ862H
4.4

Reviewers repeatedly found the Stratos powerful, with strong suction and airflow for everyday debris, though one lab-style review said competitors at the price can be stronger.

Pros: Filtration / Dust Containment, Build quality and durability

Cons: Support and Reliability, Suitability for heavy-duty use

#5 Dreame H12 Pro Wet Dry Vacuum Cleaner
4.2

Suction was praised as powerful for a stick-style wet/dry vacuum and effective on everyday household messes.

Pros: Crevice / Groove Pickup (Hard Floors), Hair‑Wrap / Tangle Resistance

Cons: Hair Pickup — Carpets, Bin and Bag

#6 Bissell CrossWave Vacuum Cleaner
4.2

Suction and wet pickup were often praised, especially on corded CrossWave and HydroSteam models, though some comparison evidence said competitors or the HF3 felt stronger in certain situations.

Pros: Cord length, Cordless convenience

Cons: Under-Furniture Pickup, Crevice / Groove Pickup (Hard Floors)

#7 Kenmore Elite Cordless Stick Vacuum
3.3

Suction and airflow were judged as good for a budget cordless vacuum by some reviewers, but weaker than premium models and sometimes lacking for deep carpet cleaning.

Pros: Tool-change simplicity, Assembly and Setup

Cons: Crevice / Groove Pickup (Hard Floors), Carpet — High-Pile Pickup