Best 2022 Vacuums for Controls and UI

#1 Bissell CleanView Compact Upright Vacuum
4.8
3 reviews

Controls are a strength, with multiple reviewers praising the foot controls or simple power access.

Pros: Storage footprint and upright-stand stability, Weight

Cons: Noise level, Crevice / Groove Pickup (Hard Floors)

#2 Dyson V12 Detect Slim Vacuum
4.6
11 reviews

Controls were usually praised for the single power button and useful display, with one reviewer preferring a trigger and a few noting some particle data was less useful.

Pros: Filtration / Dust Containment, Build quality and durability

Cons: Clogging and debris prevention, Bin and Bag

#3 Dyson Ball Animal 3 Extra Upright Vacuum
4.5
2 reviews

Reviewers like the adjustable gates and suction controls because they improve control across surfaces and debris types.

Pros: Clogging and debris prevention, Carpet — Medium-Pile Pickup

Cons: Stair Cleaning, Surface safety with attachments

#5 Shark Stratos Upright Vacuum
4.5
4 reviews

Controls were praised as accessible and well-labeled, with handle-based floor settings making adjustments simple.

Pros: Packaging quality, Low-profile design

Cons: Storage footprint and upright-stand stability, Hair-removal channel issues

#6 Roborock Q7 Max+ Robot Vacuum
4.4
2 reviews

Controls were viewed as straightforward, especially through the app.

Pros: Privacy controls, Tool-change simplicity

Cons: Mop lifting system, Dock noise

#7 Dreame L10s Ultra Robot Vacuum and Mop
4.4
5 reviews

Controls and UI scored well thanks to easy app navigation, customizable controls, and useful base-station buttons.

Pros: Stuck resistance, Solution / Liquid system

Cons: Accessories and Tools, Adaptive chassis lift

#8 Kenmore Featherlite Lift-Up Vacuum
4.3
1 review

The roller-off control was praised as handy for hard floors because suction continues without the brushroll spinning.

Pros: Edge and Baseboard Cleaning (Hard Floors), Pet-Ready Features

Cons: Hose length, Crevice / Groove Pickup (Hard Floors)

#9 Shark Stratos Cordless Vacuum IZ862H
4.3
4 reviews

Controls and displays were praised for useful battery/mode information, simple operation, and relief from holding a trigger continuously.

Pros: Filtration / Dust Containment, Build quality and durability

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

#10 Dreametech D10 plus Robot Vacuum and Mop
4.1
4 reviews

Controls were generally well liked, especially physical buttons and real-time app controls, though one app settings area felt more complicated.

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

Cons: Dried-On Stain Removal, Suitability for small spaces

#11 Kenmore Elite Cordless Stick Vacuum
4.1
4 reviews

Controls were consistently described as simple and user-friendly, with positive mentions of battery indicators and no-hold trigger operation.

Pros: Tool-change simplicity, Assembly and Setup

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

#12 Dyson Ball Animal 3 Upright Vacuum
4.0
4 reviews

Controls are generally simple and useful, especially brushroll and suction controls, but one hands-on reviewer found the switches unusual and less refined.

Pros: Support and Reliability, Ongoing ownership costs (bags

Cons: Cordless convenience, Cord management

#13 Ryobi 18V One+ Powered Brush Hand Vacuum Kit
4.0
1 review

Controls were viewed as simple, with one reviewer specifically noting the basic on/off design.

Pros: Carpet — Medium-Pile Pickup, Storage footprint and upright-stand stability

Cons: Comparative performance, Clogging and debris prevention

#14 Roomba Combo j7+ Robot Vacuum & Mop
4.0
6 reviews

The physical controls are minimal, but app and voice controls were generally praised; one reviewer disliked limited queue control.

Pros: Mop lifting system, Area Rug Handling

Cons: Bin and Bag, Self-cleaning cycle

#15 Bissell CrossWave Vacuum Cleaner
3.9
5 reviews

Controls were generally easy to understand, with useful triggers, modes, LEDs, and indicators, though limited modes hurt the CrossWave Edge in one comparison.

Pros: Cord length, Cordless convenience

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

#16 Kenmore DS1030 Ultra-Light Cordless Vacuum
3.4
2 reviews

Controls are useful because of power settings, but customers repeatedly note a stiff or poorly placed switch.

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

Cons: Carpet — High-Pile Pickup, Scratch resistance

#17 Dreame H12 Pro Wet Dry Vacuum Cleaner
3.3
11 reviews

Controls and UI split reviewers: the display and simple buttons were liked, while delayed power, slow Ultra mode, poor documentation, and no max mode frustrated others.

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

Cons: Hair Pickup — Carpets, Bin and Bag

#18 DEWALT 20V Handheld Cordless Vacuum
3.3
2 reviews

Controls are simple, but reviewers noted limitations such as no separate light control and occasional switch confusion.

Pros: Build quality and durability, Carpet — Medium-Pile Pickup

Cons: Clogging and debris prevention, Ongoing ownership costs (bags

#19 Saker Car Vacuum Portable Cordless 3 in 1 Handheld Car Vacuum
3.1
4 reviews

Controls were polarizing: one reviewer found them easy, while multiple reviewers disliked or struggled with the press-and-hold single-button behavior.

Pros: Build quality and durability, Ongoing ownership costs (bags

Cons: Battery and Charging, Noise level