Its cleaner head swivels 180 degrees, allowing it to reach into tight corners, around table legs, and between furniture better than other vacuums we’ve tested. Though heavier than other vacuums we've tested, the Miele Triflex was easy to use with features like fingertip controls, battery indicator lights, a bright headlight on the wide floor nozzle and a lifetime HEPA filter that never needs washing or changing.

Hardwood floors need gentle but powerful cleaning to nab the ultra-fine dust that sticks to them that regular vacuum nozzles and brushes can't seem to grab.In our testing, the head readily captured 6-inch strands of hair, but the brush was less effective with 18-inch-long hair. The DS4095’s ability to effectively pick up fur and debris nearly matches that of the Dyson V12 Detect Slim. We tested each vacuum’s ability to pick up birdseed, Cheerios, glitter, and synthetic hair from rugs and bare floors, and we eliminated those that scattered debris, dumped debris, or jammed. The V15 Detect has a trigger power mechanism, but its dustbin is twice the size of the V12 Detect Slim’s bin. We first measured each vacuum’s airflow with an anemometer and evaluated its suction with a specialized suction gauge.

Its compact design has a few other downsides, like a relatively narrow suction inlet that can get clogged with bulkier debris and a tiny dirt compartment. It offers a solid 38-minute run time and recharges in four hours, similar to the Dyson V12 Detect Slim. Our only qualm is that the accessory caddy, though easy to carry, must be plugged in separately to charge the extra battery. We found that eco worked fine for most surfaces and dirt—and it saved battery life—but we also appreciated boost mode when confronted with a dry, set-in hairball in a Tibetan rug. But even the priciest cordless stick vacuum can’t match the suction and deep-cleaning power of a good upright or canister vacuum, especially if you have wall-to-wall carpeting, lots of rugs, or shedding pets.The V12 Detect Slim has three suction modes: eco (lower suction, which conserves battery), boost (stronger suction), and auto. And, it's got lots of upscale extras like two power nozzles, an extending crevice tool and a pedal that you press to snip hair wrapped around the roller brush. A brush clogged with hair means the motor is going to draw a lot more juice out of the battery and really reduce the amount of time that you can get out of the vacuum,” Gasko explained. If I put a penny on my hand, put the nozzle over the penny, switched the machine on, switched it off and let it wind down, the penny would still be there because there’s no air moving down the tube to take it to where it needs to go. The vacuum isn't just great for keeping floors spotless; it can also convert into a handheld vacuum for above-floor cleaning throughout your home and even your car.

Its battery recharges in under two hours—faster than that of any other vacuum we tested in our latest round. Like all Dyson vacs we've tested, it's fully featured with powerful suction, great filtration and lots of useful attachments, including a unique cone-shaped tool that picks up pet hair and spirals it into the bin without tangling. The controls are easy to navigate and the display on the handle tells you how many minutes of battery life you have left on all suction settings.Features: We note and test any unique features like whether or not it has a battery charge indicator, a brush roll control button or extra tools and attachments. Performance: We evaluate how well each vacuum removes "pet hair" by evenly spreading industry-standard rayon fibers that simulate and cling like actual pet hair over the surface of a carpet. This lightweight model cleverly folds in half for easier cleaning under furniture, and it has an extra-large, 33-ounce dustbin. The V12 Detect Slim’s roughly 12-ounce dustbin is minuscule, capable of storing less than half as much debris as that of our other top pick.

Thankfully, user maintenance isn't all that hard, as the vacuum can be disassembled and reassembled without too much effort for routine maintenance. If you would like to do the work of choosing yourself, here is the list of all our reviews of cordless stick vacuums. Other features include a dust bin that opens from the bottom, washable components and an unobtrusive wall-mounted charging dock.

They also test the ease of removing the dust cup or bag and the ease of operating the vacuums’ controls.