Best Cordless Stick Vacuums

Sticks are the vacuums people actually use daily — light enough to grab for one mess, and most convert to a handheld for stairs and cars. The spec sheet traps: runtime is quoted in Eco mode (divide by three for max power on carpet), Dyson quotes air watts while everyone else quotes pascals, and batteries are consumables — check replacement cost and whether the pack is swappable before you buy.

The Vacuum List tracks 56 models in this category from 15 brands, priced $110 to $900. The most affordable is the Black+Decker Powerseries Extreme at ~$110, and the flagship is the Samsung Bespoke AI Jet Ultra at ~$900. Compare them all below.

Samsung Bespoke AI Jet Ultra

Samsung · Cordless Stick

~$900

Samsung Bespoke AI Jet Ultra

Suction
400 AW
Runtime
100 min
Filter
HEPA
Carpet
Hard floor
Pet hair

Best for Households that want a self-emptying premium stick

Dyson Gen5outsize

Dyson · Cordless Stick

~$859

Dyson Gen5outsize

Suction
250 AW
Runtime
140 min
Filter
Whole-machine HEPA-sealed
Carpet
Hard floor
Pet hair

Best for Large homes that want to clean top to bottom on one charge

Samsung Jet Stick 95S

Samsung · Cordless Stick

~$850

Samsung Jet Stick 95S

Suction
280 W
Runtime
60 min
Weight
Not disclosed
Carpet
Hard floor
Pet hair

Best for Buyers who want Samsung's top conventional stick without going Bespoke AI

Miele · Cordless Stick

~$840

Miele Triflex HX2 Pro

Runtime
60 min
Filter
HEPA AirClean lifetime filter, 99.999% dust retention
Noise
77 dB
Carpet
Hard floor
Pet hair

Best for Large homes that need more than one 60-minute charge per session

LG · Cordless Stick

~$800

LG CordZero All-in-One Tower Cordless Stick Vacuum with Auto Empty & Kompressor

Suction
210 AW
Runtime
120 min
Filter
5-Step Filtration System
Carpet
Hard floor
Pet hair

Best for Buyers who want a self-emptying stick vacuum tower without going full robot

Miele · Cordless Stick

~$799

Miele Triflex HX2 Cat & Dog

Runtime
60 min
Filter
HEPA AirClean lifetime filter, 99.999% dust retention
Noise
77 dB
Carpet
Hard floor
Pet hair

Best for Pet owners who want the Triflex platform with a dedicated handheld tool

Dyson Gen5detect

Dyson · Cordless Stick

~$750

Dyson Gen5detect

Suction
280 AW
Runtime
70 min
Filter
Whole-machine HEPA-sealed
Carpet
Hard floor
Pet hair

Best for Allergy households wanting the strongest cordless Dyson

Samsung Jet Stick 85S

Samsung · Cordless Stick

~$750

Samsung Jet Stick 85S

Suction
250 AW
Runtime
60 min
Filter
HEPA
Carpet
Hard floor
Pet hair

Best for Long-haired pet or human hair households wanting HEPA without the AI dock price

LG CordZero All-in-One A949KTMS

LG · Cordless Stick

~$700

LG CordZero All-in-One A949KTMS

Runtime
100 min
Filter
Washable filter
Weight
7 lbs
Carpet
Hard floor
Pet hair

Best for Big homes that need long runtime and hidden storage

Miele · Cordless Stick

~$700

Miele Triflex HX2

Runtime
60 min
Filter
HEPA
Weight
8 lbs
Carpet
Hard floor
Pet hair

Best for Buyers who value build quality and repairability over gadgets

Dyson V15 Detect

Dyson · Cordless Stick

~$650

Dyson V15 Detect

Suction
240 AW
Runtime
60 min
Filter
Whole-machine HEPA-sealed
Carpet
Hard floor
Pet hair

Best for Mixed hard floor and carpet homes wanting proof of a clean

Samsung · Cordless Stick

~$600

Samsung Bespoke AI Jet Lite

Suction
280 AW
Runtime
60 min
Filter
HEPA
Carpet
Hard floor
Pet hair

Best for Mixed-floor homes that want a self-emptying dock on a budget

LG CordZero Kompressor Cordless Stick Vacuum with Dual Floor Max Nozzle & ThinQ

LG · Cordless Stick

~$600

LG CordZero Kompressor Cordless Stick Vacuum with Dual Floor Max Nozzle & ThinQ

Suction
220 AW
Runtime
60 min
Filter
5-Step Filtration System
Carpet
Hard floor
Pet hair

Best for ThinQ-ecosystem households wanting Kompressor without paying for a second battery or tower

LG · Cordless Stick

~$600

LG CordZero Kompressor Cordless Stick Vacuum with Dual Floor Max Nozzle (Dual Battery)

Suction
210 AW
Runtime
120 min
Noise
84 dB
Carpet
Hard floor
Pet hair

Best for Long-runtime shoppers who don't need an auto-empty tower

Bosch · Cordless Stick

~$599

Bosch Unlimited 10 Cordless Vacuum Cleaner

Runtime
80 min
Filter
HEPA
Noise
80 dB
Carpet
Hard floor
Pet hair

Best for Buyers who prioritize runtime and warranty length over a published suction spec

Dyson V11 Extra

Dyson · Cordless Stick

~$469

Dyson V11 Extra

Suction
185 AW
Runtime
60 min
Filter
Whole-machine HEPA-sealed
Carpet
Hard floor
Pet hair

Best for Budget-conscious buyers who want real Dyson suction without laser/AI extras

Kärcher VCN 5 Cordless

Kärcher · Cordless Stick

~$460

Kärcher VCN 5 Cordless

Suction
550 W
Runtime
71 min
Filter
HEPA H13
Carpet
Hard floor
Pet hair

Best for Buyers who trust Kärcher's cleaning-equipment pedigree over big vacuum-brand marketing

Dyson V12 Detect Slim

Dyson · Cordless Stick

~$450

Dyson V12 Detect Slim

Suction
150 AW
Runtime
60 min
Filter
Whole-machine HEPA-sealed
Carpet
Hard floor
Pet hair

Best for Apartments and smaller homes with mostly hard floors

Dyson PencilVac Fluffycones

Dyson · Cordless Stick

~$441

Dyson PencilVac Fluffycones

Suction
55 AW
Runtime
30 min
Filter
Whole-machine HEPA-sealed
Carpet
Hard floor
Pet hair

Best for Cluttered rooms and tight furniture gaps where maneuverability matters more than raw suction

Shark · Cordless Stick

~$430

Shark PowerDetect Clean & Empty

Runtime
70 min
Filter
HEPA
Carpet
Hard floor
Pet hair

Best for Busy family homes with pets and mixed flooring

LG CordZero All-in-One A931KWM

LG · Cordless Stick

~$419

LG CordZero All-in-One A931KWM

Suction
210 AW
Runtime
60 min
Filter
5-Step Filtration System
Carpet
Hard floor
Pet hair

Best for Budget shoppers who want auto-empty convenience without flagship pricing

Roborock H60 Hub Ultra

Roborock · Cordless Stick

~$400

Roborock H60 Hub Ultra

Suction
210 AW
Runtime
90 min
Filter
5-stage filtration
Carpet
Hard floor
Pet hair

Best for Dust-averse owners who want robot-style hands-free emptying

Dyson V8 Cyclone

Dyson · Cordless Stick

~$399

Dyson V8 Cyclone

Suction
150 AW
Runtime
60 min
Filter
Whole-machine sealed filtration
Carpet
Hard floor
Pet hair

Best for Value-focused buyers who want Dyson power without gadgets

Dyson · Cordless Stick

~$399

Dyson V10 Konical

Suction
150 AW
Runtime
60 min
Filter
Whole-machine HEPA-sealed
Carpet
Hard floor
Pet hair

Best for Long-haired-pet or long-haired-family homes wanting tangle-free carpet cleaning on a budget

Shark · Cordless Stick

~$399

Shark Detect Pro Auto-Empty System

Runtime
60 min
Filter
HEPA
Weight
14.8 lbs
Carpet
Hard floor
Pet hair

Best for Households that want self-emptying convenience without paying PowerDetect prices

Tineco Pure ONE Station 5

Tineco · Cordless Stick

~$370

Tineco Pure ONE Station 5

Suction
175 AW
Runtime
70 min
Filter
12-stage filtration
Carpet
Hard floor
Pet hair

Best for Low-maintenance households that hate cleaning their vacuum

Hoover · Cordless Stick

~$330

Hoover ONEPWR Emerge Pet

Runtime
45 min
Filter
Dual Cyclonic, replaceable/rinseable filter
Weight
8 lbs
Carpet
Hard floor
Pet hair

Best for Pet owners who want real motorized pet-hair pickup in handheld mode

Samsung · Cordless Stick

~$330

Samsung Jet Stick 60 Pet

Runtime
40 min
Filter
Washable filter
Weight
Not disclosed
Carpet
Hard floor
Pet hair

Best for Small apartments needing a basic daily-pickup stick

Samsung · Cordless Stick

~$330

Samsung Jet Stick 75 Pet

Suction
200 AW
Runtime
60 min
Filter
5-Layer Filtration System
Carpet
Hard floor
Pet hair

Best for Pet owners wanting a mid-tier Samsung stick without the AI dock premium

Dreame Z30

Dreame · Cordless Stick

~$300

Dreame Z30

Suction
310 AW
Runtime
90 min
Filter
HEPA
Carpet
Hard floor
Pet hair

Best for Spec-focused buyers who want flagship suction for less

Shark Stratos Cordless

Shark · Cordless Stick

~$300

Shark Stratos Cordless

Runtime
60 min
Filter
HEPA
Weight
8.9 lbs
Carpet
Hard floor
Pet hair

Best for Carpet-heavy homes that want Dyson-level pickup for less

Dyson Omni-glide

Dyson · Cordless Stick

~$299

Dyson Omni-glide

Suction
175 W
Runtime
20 min
Filter
Whole-machine HEPA-sealed
Carpet
Hard floor
Pet hair

Best for Small hard-floor spaces — kitchens, apartments, tight furniture layouts

Dyson V8 Absolute

Dyson · Cordless Stick

~$299

Dyson V8 Absolute

Suction
115 AW
Runtime
40 min
Filter
Whole-machine HEPA-sealed
Carpet
Hard floor
Pet hair

Best for Budget shoppers who want the Dyson name without flagship pricing

LG · Cordless Stick

~$299

LG CordZero Q3

Suction
150 AW
Runtime
60 min
Filter
5-Step Filtration System
Carpet
Hard floor
Pet hair

Best for Smaller homes wanting core LG CordZero features without flagship pricing

Shark · Cordless Stick

~$299

Shark Vertex Pro Cordless Stick Vacuum

Runtime
60 min
Filter
HEPA
Weight
8.8 lbs
Carpet
Hard floor
Pet hair

Best for Pet owners wanting strong cordless carpet suction without Stratos-level pricing

Levoit VortexIQ Pro Cordless Stick Vacuum

Levoit · Cordless Stick

~$299

Levoit VortexIQ Pro Cordless Stick Vacuum

Suction
110 AW
Runtime
60 min
Filter
5-Stage HEPA Filtration
Carpet
Hard floor
Pet hair

Best for Buyers who want more suction than the base VortexIQ without going full Tineco/Dyson pricing

Levoit · Cordless Stick

~$299

Levoit AERO Cordless Vacuum Cleaner with Auto-Empty Station

Suction
180 AW
Runtime
40 min
Filter
5-Stage HEPA Filtration
Carpet
Hard floor
Pet hair

Best for Buyers who want to skip hand-emptying the bin every session

Levoit LVAC-300 Cordless Vacuum Cleaner

Levoit · Cordless Stick

~$269

Levoit LVAC-300 Cordless Vacuum Cleaner

Runtime
60 min
Filter
5-Stage HEPA Filtration
Weight
6.6 lbs
Carpet
Hard floor
Pet hair

Best for Shoppers already using VeSync smart-home devices who want a matching stick vacuum

Shark Detect Pro Cordless

Shark · Cordless Stick

~$260

Shark Detect Pro Cordless

Runtime
40 min
Filter
HEPA
Weight
6 lbs
Carpet
Hard floor
Pet hair

Best for Small homes and apartments that want smart, no-fuss daily cleaning

Tineco Pure ONE S30

Tineco · Cordless Stick

~$249

Tineco Pure ONE S30

Suction
150 AW
Runtime
65 min
Filter
6-Stage HEPA Filtration
Carpet
Hard floor
Pet hair

Best for Pet owners wanting a mid-tier Tineco stick with strong filtration claims

Hoover · Cordless Stick

~$220

Hoover ONEPWR Emerge Cordless Stick Vacuum

Runtime
45 min
Filter
Dual Cyclonic, replaceable/rinseable filter
Weight
7.3 lbs
Carpet
Hard floor
Pet hair

Best for Small to mid-size homes wanting a light, current-generation Hoover stick vacuum

Tineco · Cordless Stick

~$200

Tineco Pure One S11

Suction
130 W
Runtime
40 min
Filter
HEPA
Carpet
Hard floor
Pet hair

Best for Hard-floor homes that want smart auto-suction on a budget

Black+Decker POWERSERIES Extreme Pet Cordless Stick Vacuum

Black+Decker · Cordless Stick

~$199

Black+Decker POWERSERIES Extreme Pet Cordless Stick Vacuum

Runtime
55 min
Filter
Twist-to-clean filter
Carpet
Hard floor
Pet hair

Best for Pet owners wanting more accessories than the base Powerseries Extreme

Levoit VortexIQ Cordless Stick Vacuum

Levoit · Cordless Stick

~$199

Levoit VortexIQ Cordless Stick Vacuum

Suction
80 AW
Runtime
50 min
Filter
5-Stage HEPA Filtration
Carpet
Hard floor
Pet hair

Best for Budget shoppers who want dust-illumination without paying Dyson prices

Roborock H60 Pro

Roborock · Cordless Stick

~$199

Roborock H60 Pro

Suction
170 AW
Runtime
80 min
Filter
5-stage filtration
Carpet
Hard floor
Pet hair

Best for Buyers who want more power than the base H60 without paying for an auto-empty dock

Shark · Cordless Stick

~$189

Shark Detect Pro PowerFins Cordless

Runtime
40 min
Filter
HEPA
Weight
6 lbs
Carpet
Hard floor
Pet hair

Best for Buyers who want Detect Pro's removable battery without paying for the full sensor suite

Shark Rocket Pet Pro Cordless

Shark · Cordless Stick

~$180

Shark Rocket Pet Pro Cordless

Runtime
40 min
Filter
HEPA
Weight
7.17 lbs
Carpet
Hard floor
Pet hair

Best for Pet owners who want a reliable no-frills stick under $200

Dreame R20

Dreame · Cordless Stick

~$180

Dreame R20

Suction
190 AW
Runtime
90 min
Filter
HEPA
Carpet
Hard floor
Pet hair

Best for Hard-floor homes that want Dyson-style features for under $200

Tineco · Cordless Stick

~$169

Tineco Pure One S15 Essentials

Runtime
40 min
Filter
5-Stage Filtration
Noise
78 dB
Carpet
Hard floor
Pet hair

Best for Budget-conscious pet owners who want Tineco's sensor tech without the Pro price

Eureka · Cordless Stick

~$160

Eureka ReactiSense 440

Suction
25800 Pa
Runtime
60 min
Filter
HEPA
Carpet
Hard floor
Pet hair

Best for Pet homes that want auto-boost smarts without a premium price

Hoover · Cordless Stick

~$150

Hoover ONEPWR Evolve Pet

Runtime
35 min
Filter
Washable filter
Weight
8.2 lbs
Carpet
Hard floor
Pet hair

Best for Carpeted pet homes that want maximum pickup per dollar

Black+Decker dustbuster FLEX Cordless Stick Vacuum with Floor Head

Black+Decker · Cordless Stick

~$150

Black+Decker dustbuster FLEX Cordless Stick Vacuum with Floor Head

Runtime
20 min
Filter
Washable filter (PVF110)
Weight
3.2 lbs
Carpet
Hard floor
Pet hair

Best for Buyers who want one small cordless tool that covers both floors and furniture

Dreame · Cordless Stick

~$150

Dreame R10 Pro

Suction
150 AW
Runtime
65 min
Weight
3.6 lbs
Carpet
Hard floor
Pet hair

Best for Light, everyday cordless cleanup where weight matters more than runtime

Levoit LVAC-200

Levoit · Cordless Stick

~$140

Levoit LVAC-200

Suction
70 AW
Runtime
50 min
Filter
5-stage filtration (99.9% at 0.3 microns)
Carpet
Hard floor
Pet hair

Best for Apartments and hard-floor homes on a tight budget

Wyze · Cordless Stick

~$130

Wyze Cordless Vacuum S

Suction
20000 Pa
Runtime
40 min
Filter
HEPA
Carpet
Hard floor
Pet hair

Best for Apartment dwellers who want the most suction per dollar

Black+Decker Powerseries Extreme

Black+Decker · Cordless Stick

~$110

Black+Decker Powerseries Extreme

Runtime
55 min
Filter
Washable filter
Carpet
Hard floor
Pet hair

Best for Quick-clean second vacuum for small hard-floor spaces