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Best overall vacuum cleaner

The Shark PowerDetect Clean & Empty system is the ultimate cordless solution for powerful, intelligent, whole-home deep cleaning. It features an Auto-Empty dock that charges and empties your vacuum after every clean, reducing dust exposure by 1000x vs. traditional emptying.

With an average rating of 4.4/5 stars, one reviewer said, “It seems so easy and quick to vacuum now that I find myself doing it much more frequently.”

Key features:

• 4 intelligent technologies that detect and react to your home
• Odour neutraliser technology
• Up to 70 minutes runtime
• Shark’s most powerful cordless vacuum
• DuoClean Detect nozzle to picks up debris in both forward and reverse

Also available at:

• $899 at Bing Lee
• $999 at The Good Guys
• $999.99 at Shark

Best premium cordless

Dyson’s V15 Detect Absolute vacuum cleaner was developed with large homes in mind, boasting an impressive 60-minute runtime so you can clean the whole house at once. Plus, with its angled laser lights that reveal microscopic dust, you’ll be sure to suck up every speck for a spotless home.

With over 16,000 views, Dyson’s V15 Detect Absolute is one of the brand’s most popular products. While some users say they would prefer to not have to hold down the trigger while vacuuming, the product is awarded an overall rating of 4.6/5. “I have changed up from the Dyson V10 absolute plus to the V15 Detect absolute and the difference is amazing,” writes one user. “It is quieter and the light shows me spots of dust I couldn’t see. I love it.”

Key features:

• Fluffy Optic cleaner reveals 2x more microscopic particles
• Radical cyclone technology
• Dyson Hyperdymium motor
• Up to 60 minutes of fade-free power

Also available at:

• $999 (usually $1449) at Dyson
• $995 at The Good Guys
• $1449 at Appliances Online

Best budget vacuum cleaner

For those who love a traditional bagged vacuum, you can’t look much further than Electrolux’s Silent Performer Bagged Vacuum. As the name suggests, this vacuum features a Silence Pro System resulting in minimal noise, while the washable HEPA filter works to clean your floors with incredible efficiency. The 12m cable means you won’t have to swap power points all that often, while the dust bag ensures your dust and dirt stay contained.

Rated 4.6/5, customers love the Electrolux Silent Performer’s effectiveness on many surfaces and, as the name implies, its quiet operation. “It is quieter than usual which makes it very suitable for units,” wrote one user.

Key features:

• 180 access lid to provide full access to filter and dust bag
• 12m cleaning reach
• Adjustable power control

Best for pet hair

Bissell’s Crosswave stick vacuum doubles as a mop, allowing you to vacuum and wash your floors simultaneously. Designed specifically for cleaning up pet fur and dander courtesy of a multi-surface pet brush roll and pet hair strainer, the Crosswave also includes a special pet cleaning solution to help eliminate pet odours.

Bissell’s Crosswave is rated 4.5/5 on Catch. Customers say it is easy to use and like the vacuum-mop dual functionality. “I passed the regular vacuum and then the Bissell to follow…it was shocking to see how much more it still collected from the floors,” said one user.

Key features:

• Specialised pet brush roll
• Two tank system to separate clean and dirty water
• Comes with multi-surface pet formula

Also available at:

• $479 at Big W

Best lightweight vacuum cleaner

Best for: lightweight design

Dyson’s PencilVac vacuum cleaner is for those who are after a lightweight solution to home cleaning. The slimmest vacuum cleaner in the world, according to Dyson, this vacuum boasts an impressive new system, including conical cleaner heads that move backwards and forwards, capturing dirt and debris, a Hyperdymium 140k motor for advanced suction, a linear dust separation system and a no-touch bin ejection mechanism for hygiene.

Key features:

• Air-compressing bin design can hold five times more dust and debris than its 0.08L capacity
• Cleans forwards and backwards with the four conical Fluffycones cleaner head strips
• Includes Dyson’s smallest and fastest vacuum motor
• Captures 99.99% of particles as small as 0.3 microns
• Connects to MyDyson app

More top stick vacuum cleaners

Best for: convenience

Dust, dirt, and allergens are easily sucked away with this corded stick vacuum cleaner from Shark. Featuring powerful suction and an eight metre cord for an efficient and effective clean, it’ll ensure your home is clean at all times. It also comes with a handy crevice tool for getting to those hard-to-reach areas.

The Shark corded upright vacuum has an average rating of 4.8/5 stars, with users loving its portability, ability to combat pet hair and suction. One user commented, “The difference between what I would call a good vacuum and this vacuum is night and day. The old vacuum cleans the floor, the Shark…completely rejuvenates the floor.”

Key features:

• HEPA system
• Ideal for pets
• No need to wait for the vacuum to charge – unlimited cleaning time
• 1.6 metre cleaning tube
• 2-year warranty

Also available at:

• $349 at The Good Guys
• $494 (usually $700) at Appliances Online

Best for: allergens and dust

With Sensitive Choice Approval from the National Asthma Council of Australia, Samsung’s Jet 90 Pro Vacuum Cleaner is perfect for those who are concerned about allergens and dust in the home. The vacuum cleaner features a clever 5-layered filtration system which allows it to capture up to 99.999 per cent of micro dust particles, courtesy of its 200W of vacuum suction power.

The Samsung Jet 95 has a 4.4/5 rating, with one customer writing, “The LG A9 Kompressor Cordless Stick Vacuum has far exceeded all of my expectations. This powerful little beauty works magic on all surfaces and has amazing suction, picking up all the hidden dust in carpets.”

Key features:

• Advanced 5-layered filtration system
• Up to 60 minutes of run time
• 200W vacuum suction power
• Z station included to store and charge

Also available at:

• $749 at The Good Guys
• $749 at Samsung

Best for: laser tag

The V12 Detect Slim Complete cordless vacuum is designed to help you maximise your cleaning sessions. Lightweight and easy to use, the V12 includes a clever laser that reveals microscopic dust on the floor, as well as an intelligent particle counter that can be viewed on the LCD screen that lets you know when you’ve thoroughly cleaned whatever you’re vacuuming.

The V12 Detect Slim Complete has an average rating of 4.5/5 stars from over 11,000 users, who compliment its lightweight nature and long battery life. “It takes me 10mins and not 30-40mins to vacuum now, so I’ve added it to my Friday evening house clean ritual,” wrote one user in 2024.

Key features:

• Sizes and counts dust particles as you clean
• Up to 60 minutes of fade-free power
• Fluffy Optic cleaner reveals invisible dust

Best for: long battery life

LG’s range of cordless vacuums is ideal for homes both big and small and comes with a compact standing dock that charges your secondary battery for you while making storage a breeze. To help you get the most out of your vacuum cleaner, Kompressor technology compacts vacuumed dust and debris, while the adjustable wand length allows you to clean hard-to-reach areas.

Rated 4.6/5, customers say they love the LG A9 Kompressor Evolve’s ability to make their carpet pile look like new with its strong suction, long battery life, and low-noise operation. One customer even touted it as life-changing, writing, “My 10 year old has vacuumed their room 5 times in two weeks and told me off for tracking in dirt.”

Key features:

• Dual powerpack for up to 120 minutes of run time
• 5-step filtration system
• Removable and washable filters
• LG Kompressor technology saves you time by compressing dust and hair collected in the bin

Also available at:

• $688 at The Good Guys

Best robot vacuum cleaner

Best for: next-gen features & multi-surface homes

Rated on the top of our list for best robot vacuum cleaners, the Dreame X50 Ultra robot vacuum and mop is all about high performance. Featuring the world’s first robotic retractable legs, this handle little device can conquer obstacles up to 6cm with ease. And with a strong suction power of 20000Pa, it excels at picking up pet hair and dander from various floor types.

Key features:

• 20000 Pa suction
• Retractable legs climb 6cm thresholds
• MopExtend edge scrubbing
• Self-emptying and hot-water mop washing & drying
• AI camera & LiDAR mapping

Also available at:

• $2999 at Dreame
• $1988 at Bing Lee

If you’re after a robot vacuum but don’t want to spend the money on premium models, check out our budget guide here.

Best vacuum mop combo

Best for: multi-head versatility

Stick vacuum mops have a new competitor. Enter wet and dry vacuum cleaners, an all-in-one product that could halve the time you spend preparing your cleaning products.

Dyson is a big brand in the cleaning tech and appliances space, known for innovative designs. So it’s no surprise that they were quick to develop a stick vacuum and mop like The Submarine. This model comes with three heads for different cleaning situations: the Optic Fluffy cleaner head, Digital Motorbar cleaner head and the Submarine wet roller head.

It also automatically adjusts suction power based on the amount of dirt in a particular area, counts particles, and shows the data on an LCD screen, which is handy if you want to measure changes in cleanliness after using it.

Key features:

• 20000 Pa suction
• Retractable legs climb 6cm thresholds
• MopExtend edge scrubbing
• Self-emptying and hot-water mop washing & drying
• AI camera & LiDAR mapping

Also available at:

• $1549 at David Jones

For more top premium vacuum mop combos, check out our guide here.