This newest vacuum from Dyson is also its coolest. The Jet 90 even works with optional accessories, like an automatic station to empty the bin and a wet mopping and buffing head. The stand can charge two batteries at once, but the second battery must be purchased separately. The battery offers up to 60 minutes of run time depending on the attachment, power setting and surfaces you are cleaning and is removable for charging, too. We applaud the telescoping wand, large, easy-to-clean dust bin, washable filter, fingertip controls and digital feedback. If you're not a fan of wall mounting your vacuums, the Samsung stores and charges in a free-standing caddy. It comes with both a fluffy roller head for bare floors and a brush for carpeting along with a wide assortment of other attachments. It provides great suction on all three settings – minimum, middle and max - and unlike some other models we've tested, can go from cleaning light throw rugs to wall-to-wall carpeting without missing a beat. This stick vacuum from Samsung offers just about everything we think a stick vacuum should have. Scroll to the bottom of this article to see more on how we test in the meantime, here are our picks for the top stick vacuums of 2021:

In our last category test of stick vacuums alone, we collected 890 data points from just 12 vacuums. Our expert Cleaning Lab team is constantly testing and recommending all kinds of vacuums, like robot vacuums, handheld vacuums, vacuums for pet hair, vacuums for hardwood floors and even budget-friendly vacuums under $100. And when it comes to flexibility and convenience, they can't be beat: Because most also convert to handheld vacuums, they can also easily clean upholstery, stairs and even the car.

New models have more powerful, longer-lasting batteries and better brush rolls and attachments for deep cleaning.

In fact, some even rival the deep cleaning performance of full-size vacuums.

While we've always considered them great secondary vacuums, the stick vacuums we are testing today in the Good Housekeeping Cleaning Lab clean much better than models we've tested in the past. Stick vacuums are the perfect tool for quickly cleaning bare floors and low pile carpets when you don’t have the time (or the energy) to lug out your heavier, full-size canister or upright vacuum. We updated this article in December 2021 to ensure all pricing is accurate and all picks recommended by the Good Housekeeping Institute Cleaning Lab are in stock.

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