All the Best Vacuum Cleaners We’ve Ever Tried Featured in this article Every kind of vacuum, from robot vacuums to cheap stick vacs, is sent to my doorstep to find the best vacuum cleaner. You can find me vacuuming near daily with powerful Dysons, automated robot vacuums, and even vacuums made for car cleaning as a toddler mom plagued by sand and snacks. And I'm not alone in this quest; you can find many of the WIRED staffers testing vacuums in their homes too, to help find the best of the best. If you're looking for one place to find all of our vacuum cleaner recommendations, this is it. From my favorite stick vacuums from Shark and Dyson to a powerful budget robot vacuum from Eufy and even an adorable car vacuum from Worx, there's a ton of great models to consider for your home. There's a vacuum cleaner here for every kind of cleaning task, and you're sure to find one that works best for your home. Looking for our guides that dive into each category? Check out our guide to the Best Dyson Vacuums, Best Robot Vacuums, Best Cordless Vacuums, Best Handheld Vacuums, and Best Pet Hair Vacuums. Updated May 2026: I've updated this story with our new robot vacuum picks, updated details about our hand vacuum and cordless picks, and ensured links and prices are up to date.
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