10 Best Upright Vacuums in 2023 [Top Picks]

Linda Kelly

February 25, 2023

When it comes to vacuums, people have a lot of choices. But which one is the best for you? These days, there are many upright vacuums on the market that offer great features and performance.

4.9

Shark Cordless Stick Vacuum Cleaner [IZ300UKT] 60 Minute Run Time*, Pet Tool, Anti Hair Wrap, Powerfins, Black & Red

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Shark offers a free 5-year guarantee upon registration (2 years for batteries) & has a dedicated customer care team
Flexible, lightweight cordless stick vacuum cleaner with 50% more suction (versus Shark IZ201UK); Includes Motorised Pet Tool, 20cm Crevice Tool & Multi-Surface Tool
Up to 60 mins run-time (In ECO Power Mode, with non-motorised tool.); Charge the removable battery anywhere
DuoClean draws in large & small debris from all floors; Enhanced with PowerFins, engineered to pick up more hair (Versus Shark bristle brush-roll); Anti Hair Wrap removes hair from the brush-roll
Flexology bends so you don't have to; Anti-Allergen Complete Seal captures & traps dust & allergens; LED Smart Display shows battery status, suction level & selected floor type; LED headlights

4.8

Dyson V7 Animal Cordless Handheld Vacuum Cleaner, Purple, Medium

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4.7

Samsung VS20A95973B Bespoke 25.2V Jet Pro Extra Cordless Vacuum

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4.6

Dyson Detect Absolute V15 Cordless Vacuum Cleaner 369372-01, Yellow & Nickel, 0.76 liters

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High Torque cleaner head with anti-tangle technology : Powerfully sucks up dust and hair from all floors. De-tangling comb automatically clears hair from the brush bar.
Automatically deep cleans carpets : In Auto mode, Dyson DLS technology inside the High Torque cleaner head monitors brush bar resistance 360 times a second, intelligently adapting power across different floor types.
4 cleaning tools included : Hair screw tool picks up long hair and pet hair. Fast. Combination and Crevice tool to clean surfaces, edges and right into narrow gaps. Soft dusting brush for gentle dusting on delicate surfaces.
Running time from 5 minutes to 60 mins, depending on the setting used.

4.5

Henry Quick Cordless Stick Vacuum Cleaner

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Love cordless cleaning, but fed up with dirty emptying? Meet Henry Quick! Henry Quick compacts dust inside a clever pod system, giving a bigger capacity than most leading vacuums and one-click, dust-free emptying. Ready to go with 26 Pods included, say goodbye to dusty and dirty emptying for good.
Simple to swap, charge and replace, Henry Quick’s detachable, lithium-ion battery delivers up to 60 minutes of powerful, cordless cleaning. Just as you would expect from a Henry.
With Henry Pods, there are no filters to clean, meaning you get brand-new, out of the box performance with every new Pod. Climate-positive and made from recycled material, Henry Pods provide advanced, multi-layer filtration with Dust Lock Seal for one-click, dust-free emptying.
Henry Quick’s powerful, motorised brush head easily tackles stubborn dust, dirt and pet hair on carpets, hard-floors, stairs and furniture. Easily remove and clean the brush bar in seconds with no tools.
Includes handy accessories for hard-to-reach cleaning; scent capsule to leave your home smelling fresh; and stores neatly away on wall dock with accessory storage.

4.4

Dyson Cyclone V10 Absolute, Large red 180846-01

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4.3

Hoover Cordless Vacuum Cleaner (Single Battery) - H-Free 100

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Convenience - 25-minute runtime at full charge with no cables to get in the way
Functionality - comes with dusting brush and mini crevice tool stored on board
Capacity - large 0.9L bin
Ease of use - lightweight with no complicated settings to adjust
Versatility - suitable for use on both carpets and hard floors

4.2

Dyson Big Ball Animal 2 Bagless Cylinder Vacuum Cleaner

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4.1

Beko PowerClean™ Cordless Vacuum Cleaner with ActiFlex

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PERFORMCYCLONE TECHNOLOGY- Delivering 165W of powerful suction, PerformCyclone Technology allows you to deeply clean your carpets and hard surfaces quickly and efficiently. Even the smallest of dust particles will be lifted from your floors.
ACTIFLEX- Allows you to get to those hard to reach spots under the sofa or bed without bending. The ActiFlex ergonomic, bendable suction tube allows the vacuums nozzle to glide effortlessly under furniture, giving you a more complete clean with minimal effort.
RANGE OF ATTACHMENTS- With an attachment for any situation, the Elbow, Soft Brush and Crevice tools allow you to get to those hard to reach areas, while the Mini Turbo brush is great for lifting pet hair from the sofa. When you’re finished, all attachments can be stored on the magnetic dock station while the product is charging.
45 MINUTE RUN TIME- Go cordless without cutting your cleaning time. With a run time of up to 45 minutes, you’ll have plenty of time to complete your cleaning routine.
SELFSTAND- For when you need to stop halfway through your clean, the SelfStand will keep the vacuum cleaner vertically upright unsupported , so you can easily pick up from where you left off.

Henry HVR 200-11 Bagged Cylinder Vacuum, 620 W, 9 Litres, Red, Black/Red (Renewed)

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Linda Kelly
She has contributed to Perseus Promos, Hazlitt, Rolling Stone, New Republic, Atlantic, GQ, Racked, VICE and The New Inquiry.

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