Best 2022 Stick Vacuums & Electric Brooms for Suction and Airflow

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#1 Dyson V12 Detect Slim Vacuum
4.5
14 reviews

Reviewers found suction and debris pickup strong for a lightweight cordless, especially on surface debris and hard floors, though not as powerful as larger Dyson models.

Pros: Filtration / Dust Containment, Build quality and durability

Cons: Clogging and debris prevention, Bin and Bag

#2 Shark Stratos Ultralight HZ3002 Corded Stick Vacuum
4.5
8 reviews

Across all reviews, suction and airflow are a key strength, though Vacuum Wars separately noted below-average suction despite above-average airflow.

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

Cons: Cord management, Bin and Bag

#3 Kenmore DS1030 Ultra-Light Cordless Vacuum
4.4
3 reviews

Suction is generally strong for a small cordless vacuum, especially against budget/lightweight competitors.

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

Cons: Carpet — High-Pile Pickup, Scratch resistance

#4 Shark Stratos Cordless Vacuum IZ862H
4.4
8 reviews

Reviewers repeatedly found the Stratos powerful, with strong suction and airflow for everyday debris, though one lab-style review said competitors at the price can be stronger.

Pros: Filtration / Dust Containment, Build quality and durability

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

#5 Dreame H12 Pro Wet Dry Vacuum Cleaner
4.2
4 reviews

Suction was praised as powerful for a stick-style wet/dry vacuum and effective on everyday household messes.

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

Cons: Hair Pickup — Carpets, Bin and Bag

#6 Bissell CrossWave Vacuum Cleaner
4.2
9 reviews

Suction and wet pickup were often praised, especially on corded CrossWave and HydroSteam models, though some comparison evidence said competitors or the HF3 felt stronger in certain situations.

Pros: Cord length, Cordless convenience

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

#7 Kenmore Elite Cordless Stick Vacuum
3.3
6 reviews

Suction and airflow were judged as good for a budget cordless vacuum by some reviewers, but weaker than premium models and sometimes lacking for deep carpet cleaning.

Pros: Tool-change simplicity, Assembly and Setup

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