Despite the fact that friends raved to me for years about their cordless vacuums, I steadfastly clung to my gross old hand-me-down handheld vac for a decade. It was only a matter of time before the situation became untenable, even for the little hand vac that could. Once I upgraded to a cordless vacuum, I was shocked at how efficient they are, how motivated I was to pull it out and clean the house and how much more of a pleasure it was to wield it around my space. Being free of the cord tangle has been downright liberating, and I can’t recommend it enough.Vacuums are a significant financial investment, but given how they help daily life tasks, it is worth saving up and splurging when possible. Luckily, Amazon makes this easier with its large selection of cordless vacuums at a wide range of price points. Below, I’ve rounded up some of the most popular and highly-rated cordless vacuums available at Amazon, including my personal favorite as well as sought-after brands like Dyson, Bissell, Shark and more. AmazonA super-light option for quick-hit cleanupsRating: 4.2 out of 5 starsThe Bissell featherweight doesn't hold a charge for as long as a Dyson, but it's perfect for anyone looking for an ultra-light compact cordless option. It holds a charge for up to 20 minutes, has a two-way folding handle that can break down for easy, small-space storage and an extended reach feature to clean under furniture and other hard-to-reach nooks and crannies.Promising review: "This is so much easier and lightweight to use than other stick vacs. There was obviously thought put into the design aspect and ease of use. So surprised at how strong the suction actually is, even on the removable hand vac part as well . Normally never use attachments that go on hand vacs but these attachments are worth using. I like that you have the option to use the rotator brush with an easy push of the button or not when switching from hard floors to rugs or carpet with the charge lasting longer than expected. I own the Bissell cross wave and was so pleased with how well it cleans my tile floors so I thought I would give this stick vac a try and am so happy I did!" — Amazon customerAmazonA classic handheld option from Black + Decker that’s easy to pull out every dayRating: 4.4 out of 5 starsIf a Dustbuster is more your speed, take a look at this cordless option from Black+Decker. It's light and portable, making it ideal for small spaces. It has an ergonomic design with an extension so you don't have to hunch over as much as other traditional Dustbusters, and a rotating, slim nozzle. It comes with a crevice tool and flip-up brush to help dust and vacuum upholstery.Promising review: "These little Dustbusters are the best. The suction is awesome, they last for a long time on a charge, and they are lightweight and handy to have all over the house. I’ve bought several as gifts, and we have them in our our houses. Everyone I’ve given one raves about it and uses it all the time. There isn’t a day that goes by that I don’t use it. Quickly vacuuming up hair in the bathroom, using it on the stairs, and even for quickly clean-ups in the car, when I don’t want to deal with a big vacuum. Our oldest one is at least seven years old, and it’s still going strong! Highly recommended!" — L. DeGraffAmazonA model with automatic suction adjustmentThe Tineco Pure ONE S11 detects debris in its path and automatically changes the suction power. An LED screen integrated into the handle shows the battery life and how much power is being used at that moment. The 40-minute runtime is impressive, though it does vary based on how much strong suction is needed to get a thorough clean. Like many of our other picks, you can use this cordless vacuum as a handheld with the included crevice tools.AmazonA versatile cordless vac with LED lightsRating: 4.1 out of 5 starsThis Roomie Tec vacuum can hold a charge for up to 23 minutes, has a powerful suction and LED corner lights to illuminate under furniture so you can see it working properly in dark corners. It is a two-in-one vacuum that transforms into a Dustbuster-style handheld with ease. iI comes with a charging base and a multi-functional crevice nozzle.Promising review: "Although it doesn't have quite as much suction power as my big Dyson vacuum, it does have plenty, and it's a lot easier to carry around my home, especially when going up stairs. And like the Dyson, it is bagless and easy to empty. It also has a removable HEPA filter that is easy to clean.I like the convenient charging stand that I can just set it in while not in use. Another great feature is the removable hand-held mini vac that contains the motor and can be used separately for cleaning shelves and other things above the floor. The mini vac also doubles as a car vac, and it has much more power than other car vacs I've used. Overall this is a great, multi-functional product, and I strongly recommend it." — Peter T.AmazonA pet-friendly cordless option from a consumer-trusted brandRating: 4.4 out of 5 starsIf you have a pet, then this is the vacuum for you. Everything about the Animal line of Dyson cordless stick vacs is designed to make life with pets easier and home care more manageable, but you don't necessarily need to have a pet to enjoy the benefits. I can't live without my V11 Animal, though the older models are also popular and effective. It has incredibly powerful suction and is even engineered to capture tiny particles like allergens and bacteria, which is key, since both my dog and I have allergies. A single charge of the newer V11 Animal can last up to an hour, which frankly makes it a pleasure to use. (With older models of the Animal, the charge doesn’t last quite as long, but definitely last long enough to clean whole apartments and smaller homes). It's lightweight, easy to maneuver and leaves my floors squeaky clean.Promising review: “Whoever engineered this product, understands the "art of vacumming". The machine is light,, easy to maneuver into small areas. There seems to be an attachment for every need I've had so far. We first received a machine as a gift for our hourse in Arizona. We loved it so much, we had to buy one for our house in New Jersey too!!” — SalvoAmazonA popular Shark cordless stick vac with an extra large dust cupRating: 4.2 out of 5 starsShark's Pet cordless vacuum is a great mid-price option. It has a strong suction that makes it ideal for high-traffic areas of the home and up to 40 minutes of run time on a single charge. It can be used as a hand vacuum as well, and comes with a crevice tool and dusting brush. Promising review: "Great vacuum! Overall a great light cordless vacuum. Holds a charge well. I can vacuum the whole house with the battery. Tools work great on the stairs and other small spaces." — Amy HillAmazonA sleek and simple Black+Decker Powerseries+ stickRating: 4.1 out of 5 starsThis powerful Black+Decker cordless vacuum has up to 40 minutes of run time, an anti-tangle brush bar that makes hair clean-up easy and LED lights for dark corners. It easily converts to a hand vacuum with a crevice tool. It's versatile and works on a variety of flooring, while the front-facing dustbin allows it to lie flat while cleaning under low objects and furniture.Promising review: "I actually love this vacuum more than I thought I would. I researched a bunch of different lightweight, wireless options as we needed something for our large faux wood downstairs. This thing is great! The light is very helpful, it fits under most furniture, the auto transition from rugs to hardwood is great (although you can manually go up to the higher setting but can’t lock in the lower setting, will auto go up which can be a little annoying on small mats). The amount of dirt and pet hair it gets out of the rugs is actually shocking and comparable to our old Dyson stick that finally died. Highly recommend for weekly/semi-weekly cleaning!" — JenClose Trending In ShoppingMore In Shopping