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Cost
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Recommended retail price at time of publication.
$599
$729
$399
$99
$399
$199
$199
$229
$190
$199
$329
$279
$399
$499
$449
$99
$899
$1599
Recommended products
RecommendedView tooltip
We recommend currently available stick vacs with a CHOICE Expert Rating of at least 80%, and at least 70% for hard floors.
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Test results
CHOICE Expert RatingView tooltip
The CHOICE Expert Rating is made up of hard floor dirt pick-up (30%), ease of use (30%), pet hair removal (15%), thorough carpet clean (10%) and quick carpet clean (15%).
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Pick-up dirt from hard floor scoreView tooltip
We test how effectively the stick vac picks up a variety of materials (cornflakes, potting mix and flour) from hard floor.
Results for paid members only
Ease of use scoreView tooltip
We measure how easy it is to manoeuvre the cleaner; empty and clean the dirt receptacle; operate the controls; and use and store the supplied accessories.
Results for paid members only
Pet hair removal scoreView tooltip
To test pet hair removal, we embed cat hair in the carpet and, as with the dirt pick-up test, vacuum it to a set pattern and speed. We rate the results based on how much cat hair is left behind after the test. Where supplied, the turbo brush or power head is used for this test; otherwise, we use the standard cleaning head. Pet hair for testing supplied by Woof Cat & Dog Grooming, Bondi, NSW.
Results for paid members only
Thorough carpet clean scoreView tooltip
We embed sand evenly into a section of carpet, then vacuum. The sand is weighed and recorded, which is done twice for each model with the results averaged. A thorough test is 10 passes.
Results for paid members only
Quick clean scoreView tooltip
We embed sand evenly into a section of carpet, then vacuum. The sand is weighed and recorded, which is done twice for each model with the results averaged. A quick test is 4 passes.
Results for paid members only
Car cleaning scoreView tooltip
For those models that separate from the stick into a handheld vacuum, we disperse pebbles and sand throughout the front and rear floor of a car and evaluate how well they pick up these materials. This is not counted towards the final score, as not all vacs are 2-in-1 products.
Results for paid members only
Cleaning corners and edgesView tooltip
Sand is spread into a right-angled corner and vacuumed to see how far into the corner each cleaner is able to pick up dirt, using the standard cleaning head.
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Noise (dBA)View tooltip
Noise is measured at the user's position at maximum power setting. Some models emit a high-pitched whistle that can be irritating, even though they may not be louder than others.
Results for paid members only
Running time (min)View tooltip
How long the vacuum lasted in our tests, measured with the brush head on and at full power.
Results for paid members only
Sustainability
Shop Ethical ratingView tooltip
Shop Ethical rates the environmental and social impact of the company (not the product) using independent sources. This rating is not included in our total score. N/A means there is no rating for that company.
Praises, some criticism
Praises, some criticism
Praises, some criticism
Praises, some criticism
Praises, some criticism
Praises, some criticism
Praises, some criticism
Praises, some criticism
Praises, some criticism
Criticism, some praise
Criticism, some praise
Criticism, some praise
Criticism, some praise
Criticism, some praise
Criticism, some praise
Praises, some criticism
No rating
Criticism, some praise
Brand reliability scoreView tooltip
We asked members in our 2020 reliability survey to rate their stick vacuum brands, and state whether they had run into any problems in the last 12 months. Not all brands have a reliability figure as we require a minimum of 50 responses per brand.
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Brand satisfaction scoreView tooltip
We asked members in our 2020 reliability survey to tell us what they thought of the stick vacuum brands they own, rating them from excellent to terrible. We use this information to give each brand an owner satisfaction rating. Not all brands have a satisfaction figure as we require a minimum of 50 responses per brand.
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Country of originView tooltip
The model has a claimed origin somewhere on the model itself. This should be taken with a grain of salt, as it's rare that all the materials for a product come from the one country.
China
China
China
China
China
China
China
China
China
China
China
China
Germany
Germany
China
China
China
Malaysia
Warranty (years)
1
1
1
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
1
1
2
Comments
Good points
Results for paid members only
Bad points
Results for paid members only
Features
Swappable batteryView tooltip
Cordless stick vacs have rechargeable batteries – some are easily removable so you can swap them over with a fully-charged one to extend cleaning time without using a tool. Not all come with an additional battery.
Results for paid members only
Hard floor head
Yes
Yes
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
Yes
Crevice tool
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
Yes
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Upholstery tool
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
Yes
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
No
Yes
Dusting brush
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
Yes
No
No
No
Yes
No
No
No
Yes
Yes
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
On-board storageView tooltip
Whether there are storage slots on the vacuum for tools, and how many.
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
Yes
(2 slots)
(2 slots)
No
not applicable
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
Yes
(2 tools built-in)
(2 tools built-in)
Storage on charging dockView tooltip
Some stick vacuums let you store some or all of the accessories on the charging dock, which can help prevent them going missing or sitting in a drawer unused.
Yes
Yes
(4 tools)
(4 tools)
Yes
(2 tools)
(2 tools)
Not collected
Yes
No
No
No
Not collected
Not collected
No
No
Not collected
Yes
(2 tools)
(2 tools)
Not collected
No
Yes
(3 tools)
(3 tools)
Yes
Handheld as well
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
No
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Telescopic wandView tooltip
This lets you adjust the wand to suit your height, so you can vacuum without bending your back too much.
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
HEPA filterView tooltip
HEPA stands for high-efficiency particulate air. Vacuums equipped with HEPA filtration trap the dirt you can't see, rather than sending allergens back into the air.
Yes
No
Yes
No
No
No
No
No
Yes
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
Yes
Specifications
Speed settings
2 (Low, High)
3 (Low, Medium, High)
2 (Low, High)
1
2 (Low, High)
2 (Low, High)
2 (Low, High)
3 (Low, Medium, High)
2
3
3 (Low, Medium, High)
3 (Low, Medium, High)
2
2 (Low, High)
3
3 (Low, High)
3 (Low, Medium, High)
3 (Low, Medium, High)
Claimed charging time (hr)View tooltip
How long the battery will typically take to charge.
4 to 5
4 to 5
3 to 4
not applicable
5
5
5
5
6
6
6
6
4 to 5
4 to 5
6
4
4
3.5
Battery voltage (V)
28.8
28.8
21.6
not applicable
21.6
18
18
18
18
25.2
25.2
25.2
18
18
25.2
22.2
29.6
36
Battery type
Li-ion
Li-ion
Li-ion
Corded model
Li-ion
Li-ion
Li-ion
Li-ion
Li-ion
Li-ion
Li-ion
Li-ion
Li-ion
Li-ion
Li-ion
Li-ion
Li-ion
Li-ion
Measured dust collector (L)View tooltip
The capacity of the dust collector, measured in litres.
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Weight (kg)View tooltip
A lightweight stick vacuum is easy to move around.
2.86
3.26
2.44
2.1
3.74
2.76
2.66
3.12
2.47
3.33
3.44
3.42
2.38
2.3
3.33
2.14
2.74
3.46
Items supplied with vac
Vacuum cleaner, head, crevice tool, and extend pole.
Vacuum cleaner, direct drive power head, and battery charger.
Vacuum cleaner, brush head (power) and charging cable.
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AvailabilityView tooltip
'Tested model' refers to vacuums that are currently available in shops and online. 'Discontinued model' refers to vacuums that are no longer available in shops. 'Similar model' has core functionality to the one we tested but may have different accessories or colours unrelated to our score.
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