Best Vacuum Cleaners (2026): Cordless Vacuums, Robot Vacuums, Dysons

In my quest to find the best vacuum cleaner, I’ve tried every kind, from robot vacuums to cheap stick vacs. As a toddler mom plagued by sand and snacks, you can find me vacuuming almost daily, rotating between powerful Dysons, automated robot models, and even vacuums made for car cleaning. And I'm not alone in this pursuit; many other WIRED staffers also regularly test vacuums in their homes to find the best of the best. If you’re looking for all of our vacuum cleaner recommendations in one place, this is it. From my favorite Shark and Dyson stick vacuums to a powerful budget robot vacuum from...