Best 2023 Vacuums for Controls and UI

#1 Amazon Basics Upright Vacuum
5.0
1 review

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
1 review

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
3 reviews

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
12 reviews

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
4 reviews

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
2 reviews

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
6 reviews

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
6 reviews

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
3 reviews

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
3 reviews

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
8 reviews

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
5 reviews

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
7 reviews

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
5 reviews

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
4 reviews

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
6 reviews

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
3 reviews

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
5 reviews

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
6 reviews

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
3 reviews

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
4 reviews

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
7 reviews

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
6 reviews

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
6 reviews

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
2 reviews

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
4 reviews

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
4 reviews

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
6 reviews

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
2 reviews

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
8 reviews

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