We’ll be honest: even though we’ve reviewed hundreds of vacuum cleaners in the last two decades of work as professional cleaners, we’ve only really trusted a few of them each year enough to use and recommend them to the families we work with. If you’re looking for recommendations on the best budget vacuums, we’re afraid we’re not going to be much help. But if you’re looking for the best mid-range or high-end upright, canister, pet-friendly, or allergen-targeting vacuums on the market, we’ve got you covered. We’ll only add the best in each price range and in each category. If you’re ready to buy, please keep in mind that buying through our affiliate links helps fund our vacuum addiction budget.
Recommended vacuums by price
Recommended vacuums at $1,000 and up
Miele Complete C3 Brilliant – Review here. Buy here.
Miele Complete C3 Marin – Review here. Buy here.
Recommended vacuums between $750 and $1,000
Miele Complete C3 Cat & Dog – Review here.Buy here.
Miele Complete C3 Kona – Review here. Buy here.
Miele Complete C3 Soft Carpet – Review here. Buy here.
Recommended vacuums between $500 and $750
Miele Complete C3 Alize – Review here. Buy here.
Miele Complete C3 Calima – Review here. Buy here.
Miele Compact C2 Electro+ – Review here. Buy here.
Miele Classic C1 Titan – Review here. Buy here.
Recommended vacuums between $300 and $500
Miele Compact C2 Onyx – Review here. Buy here.
Miele Compact C2 Quartz – Review here. Buy here.
Miele Classic C1 Delphi – Review here. Buy here.
Miele Classic C1 Capri – Review here. Buy here.
Miele Classic C1 Olympus – Review here. Buy here.
Miele Compact C1 Turbo – Review here. Buy here.
Miele Compact C1 Pure Suction – Review here. Buy here.
Miele S2121 – Review here. Buy here.
Oreck Magnesium RS – Review here. Buy here.
Oreck Elevate Conquer – Review here. Buy here.
Miele Complete C2 Limited Edition – Review here. Buy here.
Recommended vacuums under $300
Shark Rotator NV752 – Review here. Buy here.
Shark Rotator NV682 – Review here. Buy here.
Recommended lightweight vacuums
Oreck Magnesium RS – Review here. Buy here.
Oreck Elevate Conquer – Review here. Buy here.
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