Best 2021 Vacuums for Comparative performance

#1 Kenmore Bagless Upright Vacuum Lift
4.6
4 reviews

Comparative evidence was favorable overall, including better hardwood value versus a cheaper model and advantages over a Shark comparison, though not every comparison was a win.

Pros: Assembly and Setup, Carpet — Medium-Pile Pickup

Cons: Overall durability/longevity, Ongoing ownership costs (bags

#2 Dyson V15 Detect Cordless Vacuum
4.6
11 reviews

Comparative performance is mostly excellent, with the V15 often beating or ranking near the top of other cordless vacuums, though upright vacuums can outperform it on some carpet messes.

Pros: Overall durability/longevity, Crevice / Groove Pickup (Hard Floors)

Cons: Storage footprint and upright-stand stability, Carpet — High-Pile Pickup

#3 Simplicity Vacuums Allergy Upright Vacuum, S20EZM
4.5
2 reviews

Comparative comments often favor the Simplicity over Shark-type vacuums, though Rainbow-style deep cleaning can outperform it.

Pros: Assembly and Setup, Innovation compared to competitors

Cons: Hard Floor — Large Debris Intake, Airflow blowback

#4 Wyze Cordless Vacuum
4.5
2 reviews

Comparative performance was positive because reviewers saw it approaching pricier models in suction, versatility, or value.

Pros: Noise level, Storage footprint and upright-stand stability

Cons: Odor control, Suitability for heavy-duty use

#5 Wyze Robot Vacuum, WVCR200S
4.4
3 reviews

Comparative performance was strong for a budget robot, including A-tier placement and lab results beating some similarly priced rivals.

Pros: Hard Floor — Large Debris Intake, Edge and Baseboard Cleaning (Hard Floors)

Cons: Mopping performance, Clogging and debris prevention

#6 Tineco Pure ONE S12 Cordless Stick Vacuum Cleaner
4.1
4 reviews

Comparative performance was generally favorable, especially against several cordless rivals, but some reviews still preferred cheaper or hard-floor-focused alternatives.

Pros: Support and Reliability, Stair Cleaning

Cons: Airflow blowback, Bin and Bag

#7 Shark Vertex Pro Cordless Vacuum Cleaner
3.5
3 reviews

Comparative performance is mixed: it wins on runtime or price in some comparisons, but one lab says better options exist.

Pros: Assembly and Setup, Carpet — High-Pile Pickup

Cons: Clogging and debris prevention, Cyclone performance

#8 Eureka PowerSpeed Upright Vacuum Cleaner
3.0
1 review

In one budget upright comparison, the Eureka was not the clear winner, with the Shark Navigator performing best overall.

Pros: Overall durability/longevity, Support and Reliability

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

#9 Black+Decker Dustbuster Cordless Hand Vacuum
2.0
2 reviews

Comparative performance was weak because two reviews pointed to other handheld vacuums as better options.

Pros: Storage footprint and upright-stand stability, Assembly and Setup

Cons: Area Rug Handling, Hair Pickup — Carpets