Shark Navigator Lift-Away Professional NV356E.

Capture every crumb and apply powerful suction to surfaces high and low with the Shark Navigator Lift-Away Professional, model NV356E. This popular vacuum cleaner weighs in at 13.7 pounds and combines the easy maneuverability of a lightweight, upright vacuum with the convenience of a lift-away canister design—which comes in handy for vacuuming stairs or overhead areas of your home. The head of this vacuum cleaner includes a brush-roll shutoff, so it’s equally adept at vacuuming plush carpeted surfaces or hard surface flooring.

Aside from the ease of use, you’ll appreciate the anti-allergen seal of the Shark Navigator. Combined with an onboard HEPA filter, this vacuum traps up to 99.9 percent of dust and allergens—and won't dispense them back into the air through exhaust and leaky connections. When it comes to containing captured dirt and debris, the 2.2-liter dust cup is exceptionally large compared to some other bagless vacuum cleaners.

Dyson Ball Multi Floor 2 Upright Vacuum Cleaner.

If you’re looking for an innovative vacuum cleaner to elevate your cleaning routine, check out the Dyson Ball Multi-Floor 2. Recognizable for its unique pivoting ball design and classic yellow housing, this splurge vacuum cleaner doesn’t disappoint when it comes to performance. The digital motor reaches up to 98,000 RPMs and, as you’d expect, produces superior suction on both hard floors and carpeted surfaces. There are no manual height adjustments; the self-adjusting head takes care of any adjustments as you move from one type of flooring to another.

Designed to pivot freely, you will enjoy pushing the Dyson Ball 2 around corners and behind furniture as it glides along. Weighing 15 pounds, it’s not the lightest vacuum on the market, but the weight comes across as sturdy rather than heavy.

Not to be overlooked, this high-end vacuum includes HEPA filtration, which is a major plus for allergy sufferers or anyone looking to minimize dust and dander in the home. In fact, it's certified vacuum is certified as an asthma and allergy-friendly choice by the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America.

The dust cup, while easy to empty into the trash without the hassle of bags, is on the small side—just 1.89 liters. Keep this in mind if you’re vacuuming lots of square footage at once or have an abundance of human or pet hair to vacuum up.

MOOSOO M Cordless Vacuum MOOSOO.

Cordless vacuums provide you a versatile way to quickly clean messes in any part of the house. The MOOSOO Cordless Vacuum offers you lightweight convenience at a great value. This cordless vacuum tips the scales at just 2.84 pounds, making it easy to hold and maneuver. Three included attachments address specific cleaning needs, like a motorized brush that is the go-to option for cleaning floors, stairs, and more. An LED light is useful for illuminating hard-to-see dirt. Other tools include a typical crevice tool and an all-purpose cleaning brush. The MOOSOO vacuum offers respectable standard suction but also kicks things up a notch with a ‘MAX’ mode for high-power suction. One of the most user-friendly features is the ability to turn the vacuum ‘on’ rather than having to hold a trigger continuously to operate the vacuum. Like other cordless vacuums, it’s a great complement to a full-size vacuum cleaner and is optimized for quick clean-ups. As such, the battery life is limited to about 30 minutes before needing a 4-hour recharge. For small houses or hassle-free spot cleaning, this vacuum cleaner is a great option.

Oreck Commercial XL2100RHS Commercial Upright Vacuum Cleaner XL.

A conventional bagged vacuum cleaner traps dust, dirt, and debris inside a bag for convenient disposal without the risk of dumping dirt on the floor or inhaling dust. The Oreck Commercial XL Upright Vacuum Cleaner is a go-to option for anyone shopping for a bagged vacuum cleaner that is sturdy and durable. Earning the ‘XL’ designation in its name, this vacuum cleaner has a 630 cubic inch bag capacity, enabling you to vacuum more while changing the bagless frequently than models with smaller vacuum bags.

This upright-style vacuum is impressively lightweight, weighing in at just 9 pounds. Adding to its functional design is its lay-flat capability—helping you to vacuum under couches, chairs, and beds with greater freedom. It automatically adjusts the high-speed roller brush to transition from carpeted surfaces to bare floors, and the 12-inch cleaning path means you’ll have to make fewer trips across the room.

If you suffer from allergies, a bagged vacuum will give you the best results, plus they tend to last longer than their bagless counterparts. The downside, of course, is that you have to buy replacement bags and change them when they fill up. But if it eases your allergies, it’s a small price to pay.

iRobot Roomba 690 Robot Vacuum with Wi-Fi Connectivity.

If you’re looking for the best vacuum to tackle your dirty work for you, definitely put the Roomba 690 at the top of your list. This robot vacuum cleaner stands out in an ever-expanding category of robot vacuums for its overall value, iAdapt Navigation with dirt sensors, and capable multi-surface brushes for effective cleaning on both low-pile carpet and hard surface floors.

There are more expensive models of robot vacuums with advanced mapping capabilities and tons of other options to further automate the cleaning process, but the Roomba 690 includes a variety of must-have features. It includes dirt detection sensors that help the vacuum give extra attention to especially dirty areas in your home, such as kitchen floors, entryways, and more. It’s capable of 90 minutes of run time before it will automatically return to its docking station for a recharge. And, unlike some of the most basic and early models of robot vacuums, the Roomba 690 can be scheduled for automatic cleaning sessions via the iRobot app or with voice commands using Amazon Alexa or Google Assistant.

This robotic vacuum comes with a virtual wall barrier, to keep it out of no-go zones like your pet’s food and water bowls or a cluster of power cords that might trip up the vacuum. Keep in mind that rugs with heavy fringe or deep pile might be a bit of a challenge for this robot vacuum, but if you have hard surface floors and an occasional low-pile rug or carpeted room, then this model should do fine.