Best Vacuum Cleaners According to r/VacuumCleaners (December 2025)

tldr; Solid Kenmore bagged canister with HEPA. Good suction, fair price, reliable workhorse.

tldr; Budget bagged upright with lift-off canister. Beats Dyson at half price, great for pet hair on carpet.

tldr; Miele flagship canister with all attachments. 1200W sealed HEPA, 36-foot operating radius, 6 suction settings.

tldr; Compact German canister at 11 lbs. Same S-class filtration as E3 but smaller for apartments.

tldr; Sebo upright with auto height adjustment. Slightly smaller than X7, same German build quality.

tldr; Swivel-neck upright with tool-free brush removal. Hospital-grade filtration, 20+ year lifespan expected.

tldr; Rainbow water filtration vacuum. Traps allergens in water, no bags, unique system with dedicated fans.

tldr; Step up from HomeCare with auto suction setting and filter reminder light. Sweet spot in C3 lineup per community.

tldr; Mid-range Kenmore canister with good balance. Better suction than 200, fair price point.

tldr; Smallest Sebo canister at 10 lbs. Apartment-friendly with same German quality and S-class filtration.

tldr; Miele canister with HEPA AirClean filter. Designed for allergy sufferers, sealed system traps 99.9% particles.

tldr; r/VacuumCleaners' budget Sebo pick at $649. Built like a tank with 10-year warranty, but now $100 more than it used to be.

tldr; Pet-focused canister with charcoal filter for odors. Turbo brush included, 1200W motor, sealed system.

tldr; Sebo upright with auto height adjustment and 40-foot cord. German quality for large carpeted homes.

tldr; Full Miele HomeCare bundle with every attachment. HEPA filtration, electrobrush, all floor types covered.

tldr; Budget bagged canister at under $100. Simple, cheap, gets the job done for basic cleaning.

tldr; Miele flagship canister with all attachments. 1200W sealed HEPA, 36-foot operating radius, 6 suction settings.

tldr; Miele canister optimized for hard floors. Parquet brush included, variable suction to protect surfaces.

tldr; Sebo flagship canister with 1.4-gallon bag. Maximum capacity for large homes, S-class filtration.

tldr; Premium Kenmore canister with strong suction. Top of their line, HEPA filtration, good value.

tldr; Entry Miele canister for hard floors only. No powerhead but same German quality at lower price.

tldr; Budget Kenmore canister for basic cleaning. Bagged, decent suction, good starter vacuum.

tldr; Vintage Kirby from 1997 - heavy but indestructible. 20+ lbs, incredible suction, find used for $50-100.

tldr; Original Henry with 620W motor. 9-liter capacity, 10m cord, commercial reliability.