Best Cordless Vacuum Cleaners Of 2021

When buying a cordless vacuum cleaner, we need to pay attention to the features that have the greatest impact on cleaning efficiency and user experience. Our selection of the best models of cordless vacuum cleaners include only models that are above average in all the below-mentioned areas and in their price range, offering the most for the price.

Suction power measured in “Pa” units is clearly one of the most important features of a cordless vacuum cleaner, as it tells us what suction power a particular model has. For comparison, classic electric vacuum cleaners have about 20,000-30,000Pa of suction power, and the best battery vacuum cleaners have about 26,000Pa. In general, for good cleaning efficiency, models from 22,000Pa onwards are recommended, for completely smooth surfaces (parquet, laminate, tiles), while for various carpets, fabrics we need the highest suction power possible with dedicated attachments.

An even more popular unit for measuring suction power in recent years, however, is the AW. Air Watt is a unit for measuring the power/efficiency of cleaning, which refers to the flow of air and is quite different from the Watts data, that only indicates the input power, which otherwise says nothing about the efficiency of this power, while the Air Watt data tells the latter, it actually defines the suction power or airflow. Sufficiently efficient, powerful upright vacuum cleaners have about 100 Air Watts, for comparison, the most powerful on the market, as already mentioned Jimmy JV85 Pro at 200AW, for comparison, the average classic electric vacuum cleaner has about 120AW-150AW suction power, and the most powerful models on the market 300AW.

The battery is quite an important feature as it defines the cleaning time with a single charge. Clearly, the latter is measured in minutes and differs with all of the attachments, different suction power and the type of floor. The best models on the market have around 8x 2.500mAh, 28.8V batteries, that allow approx. 10-15 minutes of operation at the highest suction power, as on the medium suction power about 30-40 minutes and at the lowest suction power about 60 minutes of operation. Clearly, differing from model to model.

The functionality and special functions of the cordless vacuum cleaner tell us how flexible is the usability of the vacuum. First and foremost, almost every model offers us different levels of suction power, where we can choose from 3 different levels that affect the suction power, consequently the cleaning efficiency, but also the volume and autonomy of the battery. Another practical feature is the LCD/AMOLED screen, which shows the mentioned levels of suction power in addition to the operating time, the battery life and additional properties of the vacuum cleaner, such as condition of the UV lamp etc.

Accessories and consumables for cordless vacuum cleaners are not a negligible detail, with some models we receive quite a few accessories in the form of various nozzles, pipes and extensions, as well as some consumables, from brushes to filters. With consumables, we have to pay attention to the price and availability. The HEPA filter is also worth mentioning as it comes with the most higher priced models, has a much longer service life and is easier to clean.

The charging method and replaceable batteries are an important feature of the such models, because as we have already noted, the operation at the highest suction power does not last longer than 15 minutes. It is true that for 90% of the tasks, medium suction power and 30 minutes of operation time are enough, but it is definitely important to decide according to our own wishes, habits and priorities, if we have let’s say an extremely large apartment, it would make sense to find a model that allows you to change the batteries, so you would be able to clean the entire place in one go, without needing to wait for the battery to charge. Another feature is charging at the charging station, such models usually do not allow exchanging the batteries, but on the other hand are more convenient in terms of charging, as we just put it on a dedicated attachment / stand, and charging will start automatically, so the battery will be fully charged before every clean. While with the models that allow us to exchange the batteries we have to take care of charging every single battery ourselves. The third option however are models that are charged at the station and also allow you to exchange the batteries. The latter are rare, one such is Xiaomi Jimm JV85 / Pro, which combines the best of both worlds.

Filtration is an important topic of every vacuum cleaner, as it represents the efficiency to retain small particles in the vacuum cleaner, instead of letting them out again. The most effective system is represented by HEPA filters, a standard known from various fields. HEPA filters are much more effective in filtering fine particles, which affects the quality of life and cleanliness of the place. These filters capture up to 99.9% of micro dust, which also reduces the possibility of allergic diseases. In practice, the filter lasts quite a while, it is recommended to clean it regularly, the good news is that the HEPA filter is washable and can be easily cleaned under water, just make sure the filter is dry before the next use.

Ergonomics and handling is an area that is quite important for many users, and the latter is influenced by the design, weight and dimensions of the cordless vacuum cleaner. Most models and brands follow a rather similar appearance, but there are differences in materials, weight and size. Ultimately, ergonomics are also affected by the power of the vacuum cleaner. The heavier the vacuum cleaner is the more power it usually has.

Cleaning and maintaining a cordless vacuum cleaner is not a top priority when buying a new appliance, but it is important to check how to install, remove and clean the bin, filter, brush, etc. Most models have a really thoughtful design and can be cleaned quickly and easily as it only takes a couple of seconds.