Best 2022 Stick Vacuums & Electric Brooms for Comparative performance

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#1 Shark Stratos Ultralight HZ3002 Corded Stick Vacuum
4.9
3 reviews

Compared with other stick vacuums or even full-size vacuums, reviewers repeatedly found its cleaning performance unusually strong.

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

Cons: Cord management, Bin and Bag

#2 Dyson V12 Detect Slim Vacuum
4.7
4 reviews

Comparative performance was favorable against smaller or older Dyson models, while the V12 remained below larger flagship Dysons for raw power.

Pros: Filtration / Dust Containment, Build quality and durability

Cons: Clogging and debris prevention, Bin and Bag

#3 Kenmore DS1030 Ultra-Light Cordless Vacuum
4.5
3 reviews

Comparative comments generally favor the Kenmore on price, suction, filtration, and overall head-to-head scoring, with some category-specific tradeoffs.

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

Cons: Carpet — High-Pile Pickup, Scratch resistance

#4 Shark Stratos Cordless Vacuum IZ862H
4.4
4 reviews

Comparative performance is favorable overall, especially for carpet/value against Dyson and award competition, though not every competitor comparison was a clean win.

Pros: Filtration / Dust Containment, Build quality and durability

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

#5 Kenmore Elite Cordless Stick Vacuum
4.0
2 reviews

Comparative performance was favorable in budget-category comparisons, especially where debris containment and category wins mattered.

Pros: Tool-change simplicity, Assembly and Setup

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

#6 Dreame H12 Pro Wet Dry Vacuum Cleaner
3.8
4 reviews

Comparative comments were mixed-to-positive: the H12 Pro cleaned very well against rivals, but newer Dreame models and competitors add features it lacks.

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

Cons: Hair Pickup — Carpets, Bin and Bag

#7 Bissell CrossWave Vacuum Cleaner
3.4
7 reviews

Comparative performance was highly context-dependent: Bissell often won on power or ease, but several newer competitors beat it on features, value, or ergonomics.

Pros: Cord length, Cordless convenience

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