Best 2023 Vacuums for Weight

#1 Samsung Jet 85 Cordless Vacuum
4.8
3 reviews

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
6 reviews

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
3 reviews

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
5 reviews

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
7 reviews

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
5 reviews

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
4 reviews

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
8 reviews

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
4 reviews

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
1 review

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
4 reviews

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
2 reviews

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
2 reviews

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
4 reviews

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
4 reviews

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
12 reviews

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
1 review

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
7 reviews

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
7 reviews

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
1 review

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