Best Vacuum Cleaners (2026): Cordless Vacuums, Robot Vacuums, Dysons
WIRED’s 2026 guide compares vacuum cleaners across cordless stick, robot and budget categories, based on home testing by its staff.
– Shark PowerDetect Speed is named best cordless stick vacuum, offering 350W power, intelligent floor detection and up to 60 minutes’ runtime.
– Dyson Gen5Detect is the preferred Dyson stick model, praised after comparative testing despite being older than newer Dyson releases.
– Bissell PowerClean Cordless Stick Vacuum is recommended as the more affordable cordless option, listed at $160 during a promotion.
– Shark PowerDetect UV Reveal is selected as the best robot vacuum, listed at $850 during a promotion.
– The guide says different vacuum types suit different homes and cleaning needs, including pets, cars and frequent household mess.
- Shark leads WIRED’s cordless and robot vacuum picks.
- Dyson Gen5Detect remains its preferred Dyson stick vacuum.
- The guide includes lower-cost options alongside premium models.