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It is the vacuum I currently own and use (no joke!

A close-up of the Shark PowerDetect Clean & Empty Cordless Vacuum cleaning a wooden floor next to a rug

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Mt home has a mix of carpets, hardwood floors, and tile, and plenty of stairs.

After each and every whole-house clean, the dust bin has been jam-packed.

Levoit recommends cleaning them once per month and replacing them every three months.

Comparison chart of three cordless stick vacuums, featuring Levoit, Shark, and Dyson, showing weights, battery life, attachments, and dust bin volumes

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This vacuum costs just $200, which puts it in the company ofour favorite inexpensive vacuums.

Our recent favorite in this space is theShark Cordless PowerDetect Clean & Empty System.

Emptying the vacuum is as easy as situating it on its self-empty station that doubles as a charging dock.

A close-up of the Levoit LVAC-200 Cordless Stick Vacuum on a rug

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The boost mode is noticeably louder and higher-pitched, but does help speed the process along.

(Though, it will likely also drain your battery the fastest.)

Notably, setting up and navigating this vacuum is a breeze.

A person vacuuming with the Levoit LVAC-200 Cordless Stick Vacuum

The Levoit LVAC-200 performs well on carpets and rugs, as proven in testing.PHOTO: The Spruce

The attachments that come with theDyson Gen5Detectare easy to use, too.

The only downside, beyond the almost-$1,000 price tag?

The powerful motor really made this machine feel heavy, so you might find yourself vacuuming in spurts.

A person emptying the Levoit LVAC-200 Cordless Stick Vacuum into a trashcan

The battery does have a lengthy 70-minute run time to help you get through your cleaning session.

When considering your model’s battery life, know that it’s not always cut and dry.

You’ll also need to take the charge time into account.

A thumb pressing the power button of the Levoit LVAC-200 Cordless Stick Vacuum

Mytop pick for a cordless stick vacuumsits at 0.75 liters.

I can clean my entire house before it needs to be emptiedhowever, I don’t have any pets.

There is one vacuum on our list with a self-emptying station: theShark Cordless PowerDetect Clean & Empty System.

A close-up of the Levoit LVAC-200 Cordless Stick Vacuum cleaning powder and debris off of a wooden floor

This is the most standard attachment and helps you get into tight areas.

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A hand lifting a part of the Levoit LVAC-200 Cordless Stick Vacuum off of a wooden floor

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She currently owns theLevoit LVAC-200 Cordless Stick Vacuum(our top pick).

A person using the Levoit LVAC-200 Cordless Stick Vacuum to clean blue powder off of a shelf

A person vacuuming with the Levoit LVAC-200 Cordless Stick Vacuum

A person emptying the Levoit LVAC-200 Cordless Stick Vacuum into a trashcan

A thumb pressing the power button of the Levoit LVAC-200 Cordless Stick Vacuum

A close-up of the Levoit LVAC-200 Cordless Stick Vacuum cleaning powder and debris off of a wooden floor

A hand lifting a part of the Levoit LVAC-200 Cordless Stick Vacuum off of a wooden floor

A person using the Levoit LVAC-200 Cordless Stick Vacuum to clean blue powder off of a shelf

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You can see how efficient the Shark PowerDetect Clean & Empty Cordless Vacuum is based on the clear path it leaves behind.PHOTO: The Spruce

A close-up of the Shark PowerDetect Clean & Empty Cordless Vacuum cleaning dirt off of a carpet

You can see how efficient the Shark PowerDetect Clean & Empty Cordless Vacuum is based on the clear path it leaves behind.PHOTO: The Spruce

A person holding the handle of the Shark PowerDetect Clean & Empty Cordless Vacuum

A person using the Shark PowerDetect Clean & Empty Cordless Vacuum on a couch cushion

A person bending a part of the Shark PowerDetect Clean & Empty Cordless Vacuum while sitting on couch

A person lifting the bottom pad of the Shark PowerDetect Clean & Empty Cordless Vacuum

A close-up of the display on the Shark PowerDetect Clean & Empty Cordless Vacuum

A close-up of the Shark PowerDetect Clean & Empty Cordless Vacuum cleaning dirt off of a carpet

A person holding the handle of the Shark PowerDetect Clean & Empty Cordless Vacuum

A person using the Shark PowerDetect Clean & Empty Cordless Vacuum on a couch cushion

A person bending a part of the Shark PowerDetect Clean & Empty Cordless Vacuum while sitting on couch

A person lifting the bottom pad of the Shark PowerDetect Clean & Empty Cordless Vacuum

A close-up of the display on the Shark PowerDetect Clean & Empty Cordless Vacuum

The Dyson Gen5detect Cordless HEPA Vacuum on a wooden floor

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A floor before and after using a Dyson Gen5detect Cordless HEPA Vacuum

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Dyson Gen5detect Cordless HEPA Vacuum cleaning a wooden staircase

Hands holding the floor attachment of the Dyson Gen5detect Cordless HEPA Vacuum and removing all the tangled hair trapped in the brush

Closeup of the Dyson Gen5detect Cordless HEPA Vacuum cleaning carpeted stairs

A person holding a decibel meter next to the Dyson Gen5detect

A person emptying out the Dyson Gen5detect Cordless HEPA Vacuum into a trash can

A floor before and after using a Dyson Gen5detect Cordless HEPA Vacuum

Dyson Gen5detect Cordless HEPA Vacuum cleaning a wooden staircase

Hands holding the floor attachment of the Dyson Gen5detect Cordless HEPA Vacuum and removing all the tangled hair trapped in the brush

Closeup of the Dyson Gen5detect Cordless HEPA Vacuum cleaning carpeted stairs

A person holding a decibel meter next to the Dyson Gen5detect

A person emptying out the Dyson Gen5detect Cordless HEPA Vacuum into a trash can

The Shark WS642AE Wandvac Cordless Stick Vacuum with Self-Empty Charging Base cleaning a rug

Our hands-on testing process allows us to assess vacuums on hard flooring and rugs.The Spruce

Hands emptying the Levoit VortexIQ 40 Cordless Stick Vacuum into a trash can

Emptying the dustbin is a necessary part of vacuuming, and we always assess that in our testing.The Spruce

A hand assembling the Kenmore DS1035 Stratus Cordless Stick Vacuum

Every cordless stick vacuum we’ve opted to recommend includes attachments, much like this one.The Spruce