Once upon a time, the very idea of cleaning may have felt like an absolute chore. As we continue to embrace adulting, however, once-dreaded weekly activities, like vacuuming, have become something of a soothing routine. Of course, there’s nothing calming about loud vacuums that don’t get the job done. That’s largely why Dyson — AKA the be-all, end-all of vacuums — has become such a household name. Unfortunately, not everyone can afford the pricey home-cleaning gadgets. Thankfully, though, there are a number of similar stick vacuums on the market that are marked for a fraction of the price. While they may not all be as quiet or as innovative as Dyson vacuums, they absolutely offer applaudable results (just look at the thousands of reviews, if you don’t believe us).
To save you from scouring the web for these machines yourself, we’ve gone ahead and outlined eight of the top-sellers, below. When searching for Dyson dupes, we paid special attention to suction, the ability to lift stubborn embedded pet hair, battery life, and ease of use. Where some of these machines have longer battery life and larger canisters, others are designed with cords or are meant for smaller daily vacuuming seshes. Still, we’re confident that each of these fan-favorite vacuums are ideal choices for those looking for the modern appeal of a stick vacuum without the hefty price tag popularized by the brand that started the trend. (But hey, no shade to Dyson! We’re big fans—we just recognize the need for more affordable options, too.)
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Bissell Featherweight Lightweight Stick Vacuum
This Bissell Featherweight Lightweight Stick Vacuum cleans every type of hard or soft flooring immaculately, getting the job done with efficiency and ease. It even converts into a stair vac and a hand vac, making it an efficient all-in-one for your entire home.
Shark Cordless Pet Plus Lightweight Stick Vacuum
This best-selling Shark stick vacuum is a great option for pet owners. Designed with powerful suction, it can lift embedded pet hair just as easily as free-standing dirt and debris. Best of all, it features up to 40 minutes of run-time per charge.
Shark Wandvac
Looking for a vacuum that fits your aesthetic? This popular stick vacuum is sold in metallic mint green and rose gold—two very unique colorways compared to every other vacuum on this list. Appearance aside, this vacuum is renowned for its ultra-lightweight design (it weighs just 2.1 pounds), powerful suction, and one-touch emptying.
Prettycare Cordless Vacuum Cleaner, 6 in 1 Lightweight Stick Vacuum
This vacuum looks every bit as futuristic as a Dyson, only for about 1/6th of the price. It features two cleaning settings, with run-times between 20 and 35 minutes. Like the Dyson, it’s designed to adapt to the floor type, adjusting suction based on carpet, hardwood, marble, and tile.
Samsung Jet
This 6-pound stick vacuum takes cleaning to a whole new level by coming with an included Clean Station. Rather than emptying this cordless vacuum into the trash, you simply place it on top of the Clean Station, where it’s automatically prompted to eject dirt and debris. As for its cleaning abilities, the vacuum features a 180-degree swivel head, so it’s easy to tidy up open floor plans, as well as beneath furniture, in small crevices, and more.
BLACK+DECKER Powerseries Extreme Cordless Stick Vacuum
The beauty of stick vacuums is that most of them can be used fully assembled, or with only the handheld portion, which makes cleaning up smaller messes (say, in cars, on couches, or on counters) a whole lot easier. That’s what shoppers love so much about this Black + Decker stick vacuum. It’s not just how it can be used for various cleaning seshes, though, it’s the uniquely rubberized attachments (specifically designed to easily remove pet hair) that play a pivotal role in how well this machine works, too.
BISSELL Featherweight Stick Vacuum
If you’re on the hunt for a compact, lightweight stick vacuum designed for daily clean-ups, look no further than this incredibly affordable bagless vacuum. Despite having a cord, this vacuum is convenient thanks to its small footprint, powerful suction, and 2-in-1 design. (Fun Fact: I owned one in college and it was the perfect dorm-friendly cleaning machine.)
Shark Rocket Ultra-Light Corded Stick Vacuum
In case you missed it, Shark is a popular Dyson alternative for stick vacuums. With that in mind, here’s yet another Shark option, only this time, with a cord. While a cord may make a machine seem less convenient, it actually gives it even more suction power, so this compact vacuum is especially ideal for homes with lots of dust, pet hair, and debris laying around. Basically, if you have pets or kids, you’ll be glad to have this sitting on standby.
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