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Okay, so you’re in the market for a new vacuum? Boy, am I jealous! Seriously—there are so many makes and models with super convenient features for optimal performance, so the shopping process is actually a lot more fun than you’d think! Whether you’re looking for an upright vacuum, canister vacuum, stick vacuum, cordless handheld vacuum, or a robot vacuum, our list of the 12 best vacuums on Amazon below has one your apartment floors will love.
The options below from popular brands (like Dyson, Kenmore, and Shark) are Amazon bestsellers that honest reviews say clean up even the most stubborn of messes—including thick dog hair, excess dirt from a house full of kids, and hard-to-reach dust behind dressers and desks. What's more, all 12 of the best vacuums on Amazon, below, are on sale ahead of Amazon Prime Day (happening on July 12 and 13), so now's the perfect time to invest in a high-performance vacuum ... and get rid of those pesky dust bunnies.
Ahead, you'll find top-rated vacuums on Amazon with impressive technology that'll keep your carpets and floors looking good as new.
Multi-surface powerful suction, plus a detachable nozzle and technology that traps allergens and dust inside the vacuum makes this top-rated vacuum perfect for people with pets or allergies.
THE REVIEWS: "I love this vacuum. I've had expensive vacuums before... and hated them from the second or third use. I've had cheapo vacuums that worked for a bit but crapped out within a few months. I have never enjoyed vacuuming. I always vacuumed as little as ~absolutely~ necessary. With the Shark Navigator, I actually enjoy vacuuming," writes one reviewer. "I mean, I'm still not doing it for fun ;) but I'm also not actively avoiding it! I end up vacuuming the whole house anytime it's out just because it's actually not an insufferable chore with the Shark."
A real bang for your buck, this cordless stick option can also be used as a handheld vacuum with a crevice nozzle for hard-to-reach gaps in between furniture, a two-in-one brush to clean the couch, or an electric brush for just about everything else.
THE REVIEWS: "Well worth the price. It is easy to see what needs to be emptied—you don’t have to open it up to tell. And to empty it, you just open this little flap," writes one reviewer. "It also has headlights which are very helpful. So far I have not found anything about it that I don’t like."
If you've got mostly hardwood floors, consider this compact cordless one, which features a powerful suction vacuum and a debris-absorbing spray mop in one. Oh, and don't worry—dirty pads can be removed with the touch of a button, so you don't have to touch them at all.
THE REVIEWS: "I recently bought the Shark Vacmop and my initial impression is very positive! I like how it scrubs the floor while also picking up small debris," writes one reviewer. "What’s great about the Vacmop is you get to put whichever cleaning fluid you like to and don’t have to go to the store to get refill bottles! I usually put a mixture of Pinesol and warm water, it does the trick! I also was impressed by the weight of Vacmop. It's very easy to maneuver and not bulky. I have used it for small messes and kids bringing dirt into the house on their shoes as well as cleaning entire floors of my house. Highly recommend trying the Vacmop, I am positive you will be impressed just like I was."
Of course, we had to include a robot vacuum—this one has a long battery life and a sleek design. Plus, reviewers say it's quiet and easy to use.
THE REVIEWS: "Best decision we ever made was buying this. We weren't in the market for a robot vacuum until one day a story popped up on my phone that there was a sale going on and this was an excellent choice. I did some investigating and it looked like a solid performer, neither I nor my wife are fans of sweeping and vacuuming, so it looked like a good option. We absolutely love this little thing," one reviewer writes. "I'm sitting at my computer sipping a cappuccino while our RoboVac is whirring away keeping our whole house clean. Upside- it's so easy and does such a good job. It does get itself stuck occasionally, usually by wedging under a dresser front, but it beeps for a rescuer and shuts down to wait. We've been running it for about ten days now and it gathers a large amount of dirt and dust every day. It is slim enough that it easily gets underneath all the beds and most of the sofas and chairs, places that our upright vac couldn't get to."
Tight on space? This sleek and compact nine-pound baby is incredibly easy to store because the handheld portion can be detached and hung from the wand. Reviewers also love the flexible swivel and low-profile design on this one—it makes vacuuming under the couch a breeze!
THE REVIEWS: "This product is exactly what I needed and I'm very happy with the purchase," writes one reviewer. "It's versatile, powerful, and easy to put away. Does a really nice job on our carpeted areas as well. I will recommend this to anyone who asks—great purchase."
This under-$200 pick allows you to switch between a vacuum to capture dirt and debris, a steamer to eliminate germs and bacteria, or both at the same time (!!!) with the touch of a button.
THE REVIEWS: "Dude.... game changer. Throw your mop away. Throw out your mop, your broom, your husband, everything!!!! I have a lot of moving bodies in this house. I also have 100 percent hardwood floors on multiple levels of the house. There’s a one-eyed cat here, a pit bull, a bearded dragon, three small humans, and a husband. This thing makes my house look like I’ve lived here for 80 years, by myself, knitting on my couch and not moving the entire time," writes one reviewer. "Trust me you won’t regret buying this. As far as the amount of steam, I think we’re used to seeing a bunch of steam pouring out of the top of our old steam mops. This literally pushes all the steam against the floor. Don’t underestimate it."
Yes, this Dyson is expensive AF (even though it's on sale...sigh) but if you're looking for easy steering and extremely clean air, it delivers, thanks to the innovative ball shape and whole-machine filtration.
THE REVIEWS: "Great vacuum. I have laminate flooring, a high pile, and a thick plush carpet. It cleans all three very well. Pieces like cereal are harder to pick up but I’ve figured out how to get them," writes one reviewer. "It was very hard to push on plush carpeting, but it didn’t bother me at all. It was very easy to put together and to register on the Dyson website. It is heavy but manageable. I would honestly think it wouldn’t be durable if it were lighter."
If you're sick of having to empty your handheld vacuum all the freaking time, add this one—which features a surprisingly large (and washable!) dirt bowl—to your cart.
THE REVIEWS: "I've only had this product a few days, but so far it's great. It has good suction and comes with two attachments (a brush and a crevice tool). The wall mount is really convenient too (you do need a drill to install it)," writes one reviewer. "I have limited counter space in my house, so getting it off surfaces really helps declutter."
With a name like Dirt Devil, you should expect the best of the best from this vacuum—and it delivers. Features include full 180-degree movement swivel steering and a quick-release extension wand for 10 feet of extra reach, just to name a few.
THE REVIEWS: "Most amazing vacuum ever! If you have a dog that sheds profusely like mine, you need this! My dog doesn't shed little hairs, she sheds big black fuzz balls... the kind that is usually harder to vacuum up. What's also great is that it's super light, and so convenient as far as emptying and using the wand, and just in general," one reviewer writes.
Reviewers say the powerful brush combined with the "insane suction" will actually fluff your carpet and make it look brand-spankin' new.
THE REVIEWS: "I bought this because I moved to a new place after a divorce and I didn't get the 'shared' vacuum in the divorce. (I'll blame my divorce attorney for that transgression!)," writes one reviewer. "This is a fine, if not an entirely heavy household necessity—I'm able to make those 'newly-vacuumed triangles' on my wall-to-wall carpeting. Easy to dump the stuff out, too."
The extra-large dirt cup makes this vacuum perfect for those all-day spring cleaning sessions because you won't have to empty it very often. It's specifically designed to tackle all of your pet-related cleaning problems, including stubborn dog hair and dirt on furniture.
THE REVIEWS: "Best vacuum I've ever owned. This vacuum is AMAZING. I vacuumed with my old vacuum, then let my Roomba vacuum, and immediately after I vacuumed with this one," one reviewer writes. "I had 3/4 of a dirt bin full of dust and dirt. My carpets and rugs are completely rejuvenated."
This lil gadget pivots up to 200 degrees to make cleaning any and every top shelf easy peasy.
THE REVIEWS: "Portability and power is great. It's encouraged my 5-year-old son to clean hard-to-reach places in his room and around the house. Functionally it changes angle which is easier to get between cushions," writes one reviewer. "Cleanups are simple with the side door, but sometimes long debris like grass, straw, and dry spaghetti noodles, get stuck in the spot between the snorkel and have to be manipulated out which is a hassle but it works well in spite of that. The battery lasts about 20-25 minutes."