Our vacuum cleaner tests show that the best cordless vacuum cleaners in the test are on par with classic vacuum cleaners. In the current cordless vacuum cleaner tests, some impressed with better cleaning results. At the same time, our tests repeatedly reveal models that clean poorly – both among corded and battery-powered vacuum cleaners.
Newly tested vacuum cleaners are constantly being added to our database. The results will be available in late summer 2024. ten new vacuum cleaners and five new cordless vacuum cleaners Furthermore. It is worth taking a look at the test results – also to compare prices and save money: Five of the five corded newcomers are good, and one of them is even particularly cheap. Two of the new cordless vacuum cleaners are at the top of the test database – and they are significantly cheaper than the previous leader. An expensive vacuum cleaner from the current test field, however, is one of the losers.
Why the vacuum cleaner test is worth it for you
Test results
In the Stiftung Warentest vacuum cleaner test you will find test results, current prices and features for 151 vacuum cleaners – including models from Bosch and Dyson to Miele and Vorwerk. Test ratings range from good to bad.
The best vacuum cleaner for you
You can search and compare test results using various filters and conveniently download the results of individual test winners as a PDF.
Buying advice
With the results of our tests you will find out which vacuum cleaner best vacuums carpets, hard floors or upholstery and which devices are suitable for noise-sensitive people, dog owners or allergy sufferers.
Journal article in PDF
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Test results for 151 vacuum cleaners
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The five types of vacuum cleaners
We focused our test on the two best-selling types of devices: corded and cordless vacuum cleaners. Classic corded vacuum cleaners may be bulky, but they are incredibly cheap. Good cordless vacuum cleaners cost many times more. They save space, are always ready to use and are particularly handy.
Vacuuming and cleaning robots are trending and we have them in a separate section Robot vacuum cleaner test I prepared. We have compiled a detailed list of the advantages and disadvantages of the five types of vacuum cleaners for you: Five types of vacuum cleaners compared.
Tip: You can even before activation all vacuum cleaners under test see and compare prices and features.
Buying advice: cordless or floor vacuum cleaner?
Which vacuum cleaner is right for me? In the past, vacuum cleaner purchasing advice mainly revolved around the motor power in watts. Technology has advanced now and high powers no longer play an important role – they are limited to a maximum of 900 watts by the EU Ecodesign Directive.
You should consider the following purchasing criteria:
- The vacuum cleaner impresses so much with Hard floor as well as in Carpeted floor? Our practical testing shows that not all devices achieve this.
- How high is it? Energy consumption? Unfortunately, there is still no EU label for vacuum cleaners. In our vacuum cleaner test, we measure and evaluate the energy consumption of each model.
- Try them handling before you buy. Can the length of the tube be easily adjusted? Are you comfortable with the upholstery nozzles? And the handle should fit the size of your hand. Our tests show: Some handles are quite small, others are thick.
- THE volume the sucker is very different. Cordless vacuum cleaners in particular can sometimes be quite loud on the highest setting.
- Dust box or dust bag? Dust boxes are becoming increasingly popular. There is no need to buy new dust bags – and the suction power remains until the dust box is almost full. With dust bags, the suction power decreases noticeably even when they are half full. However, boxes produce more dust when emptied than bags – which is particularly bad for people with dust allergies.
- When four paws run around the apartment, the question arises: should the vacuum cleaner remove them? Animal hair good? We also check this for each model.
Vacuum cleaners in the test: this is how Stiftung Warentest tests them
In extensive practical laboratory tests, we determine how well vacuum cleaners clean carpets, hard floors and upholstery, how loud they are and how much electricity they consume. In the case of cordless vacuum cleaners, we also check how long the batteries last and whether they lose capacity in the long-term test.
We also examined how hygienically the vacuum cleaners can be emptied and cleaned. And we tested how much of the dust they sucked up is expelled again. We had unpleasant surprises with individual models in this test.
Tip: Our article explains how well air purifiers remove viruses, pollen and pollutants from the air Air Purifier Test. In our test of Cordless Vacuum Cleaner Repair Services Find out how customer support from leading brands can help if a device breaks after the warranty expires.