8 Best Vacuums on Amazon of 2025, Tested by AD

Out of all of the vacuums on our list, this one is the easiest to clean by far. You can simply detach the handle from the mouth of the vacuum to dump out debris. The HEPA filter inside is also removable and washable—just be sure to let it air-dry before putting it back in the vacuum to keep it in its best condition.

Best Vacuum for Hardwood

If you’re in search of an Amazon vacuum that’s gentle enough for your hardwood floors, this Dyson is our recommendation. The Gen5detect is known for having the brand’s most powerful HEPA cordless vacuum and longest battery life (70 minutes, for the record). Williams notes that its single-button power control is one of her favorite features, along with the fluffy optic cleaner head that cleans and polishes her hard floors.

This vacuum’s Digital Motorbar cleaner head boasts an impressive 56 detangling vanes to remove wrapped hair and hair screw tool attachment to get in crevices like car seats and stairs, but that’s not all. “I find myself using the built-in dusting and crevice tool, which fits in tight spaces to pick up debris, and the combination tool, which has a wide nozzle and brush for cleaning vents and other areas,” Williams shares. It only offers a wall-mount design, however, don’t let that stop you. Williams raves that “this is one of the best Dysons, one of the best vacuum cleaners, and one of the best cordless stick vacuums” out there.

Best Canister Vacuum

Miele Complete C3 Calima Vacuum

It might seem a little retro, but don’t overlook the cleaning power of a canister vacuum—especially Miele’s. This vacuum comes with six suction levels that can work on any floor type, though it does perform best on hardwood floors. Even if you’re hesitant about shopping for a corded cleaner, this one reaches up to 36 feet to help you go the distance. Its Turbo Brush is perfect for collecting pet hair, and the Parquet Twister floorhead has a double-swivel joint that gently cleans and maneuvers across hard surfaces.

Weighing in at 16 pounds, this canister cleaner is heavier than your average robot and stick vacuum. But since the weight sits on the floor and you only need to use the stick attachment, the feel actually mirrors more of a handheld vacuum. Once you’re done refreshing your floors, you can use the one-touch cord rewind to quickly retract the cord and keep it from knotting up.

More AD-Approved Amazon Vacuums

If you want a vacuum that keeps up with real-time messes, this robot vacuum cleaner has your back (and your floors). Contributor Yelena Moroz Alpert leans on the Narwal Freo Z10 for advanced features that have tackled everything from dirt tracked in from her kids’ soccer practices to dust bunnies throughout her two-story home. In her thorough review, she details that it takes two-and-a-half hours to gently clean and vacuum the hardwood floors across the first floor of her home, which is about 914 square feet. It uses intricate mapping technology to navigate her space without hitting furniture and Alpert notes that it does a great job of getting in nooks and crannies, as she noticed its mop pads can reach under her fridge and kitchen cabinet toe kicks. “I also liked that it was able to climb over different threshold levels, specifically the high one between the original hardwood floors of the house and the transition into the laminate floor of the kitchen. (I had my doubts, but Freo Z10 proved to be the little robot that could!),” she says.

This advanced Roomba has been a huge help in one small package for commerce producer Lauren Arzbaecher, who has been using it more frequently on cleanup jobs in her large apartment with ample square footage. “This small but mighty robot vacuum keeps up with the seemingly endless amount of hair that builds up on the floors of a home with three women living in it, and it is a big time-saver when it comes to cleaning.” What’s more, it is designed to detect the dirtiest areas of your floors and give them an even more thorough clean.

The Roomba’s ability to clean across the assorted rugs without getting stuck has been a big standout, according to Arzbaecher, and her favorite add-on is the app that controls the vacuum. “The interface is easy to use, with options to send it on runs around the entire space or target specific areas,” she says. “Being able to activate the vacuum even when I’m away has also been a game changer. Who doesn’t want to come home to a freshly cleaned apartment?” Those who like to personalize their appliances can even name their vacuum in the app. Arzbaecher and her roommates chose the name Dolly—“because she’s working 9 to 5 to keep our home sparkling.”

While this model is one of the pricier iRobot offerings, the brand does offer promotions on it throughout the year, especially during Amazon’s sale events. For the time Arzbaecher has regained from not having to vacuum her home, she considers it a worthwhile purchase.

Tineco Pure ONE Station 5 Cordless Smart Vacuum

After using Tineco vacuums for nearly five years, commerce director Rachel Fletcher is very familiar with their line of cleaning tools—including this new self-cleaning vacuum. Like several others in its catalog, this vacuum boasts a sleek design that’s reminiscent of best-sellers like Samsung’s Bespoke Jet. Plus, it has a self-cleaning HEPA filter and smart sensor that detects dust to ensure your floor—and the vacuum itself—stays in clean condition. “The Pure One Station 5 has all the benefits of a cordless Tineco vacuum (it’s lightweight, easy to maneuver and clean, plus boasts powerful suction) but now it comes with a cleaning dock that cordons off the dust and debris it picks up into an “eco dustbin” with a 2.5-liter capacity, saving me countless trips to the garbage can every time I use it,” she says. It’s also great for tackling routine chores. Fletcher notes that she uses the vacuum several times a week—one of the necessary evils of owning a dog—and has only had to empty the charging and cleaning combo station twice since getting it about four months ago.

This ultra-slim vacuum is another AD favorite for its versatility mopping and vacuuming on either carpets or hardwoods, with an additional LED headlight for additional visibility. “What makes the Tineco Floor ONE Switch S7 so unusual is that it includes one battery that can be swapped out between the wet-dry vacuum and the floor washer,” says Williams. It also has an iLoop feature that detects debris levels and adjusts suction accordingly, as well as a zero-tangle brush to prevent hair clogging.