Vacuums under $250

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174 vacuums under $250 from Bissell, Shark, DEWALT and more. Most cost $163 to $239, and half cost less than $194.

Top brands: Bissell (22)Shark (18)DEWALT (15)Shop-Vac (5)BLACK+DECKER (4)roborock (4)

Shark

+Pet hair tool included for pet owners

+DuoClean PowerFins brushroll for hair pickup

+Lift-away design for cleaning above floor surfaces

$199.99-47%List: ~~$379.99~~

as of 11/04/2026 02:39 PST - Details

iRobot

Robot

+Mops as well as vacuums floors

+LiDAR navigation for mapping rooms

+Robot design cleans without manual operation

$169.00-47%List: ~~$319.99~~

as of 11/03/2026 23:37 PST - Details

Shark

Stick, Cordless

+Cordless stick design for easy movement

+40-minute runtime on a single charge

+Lightweight build for quick cleaning

$179.00-40%List: ~~$299.99~~

as of 11/04/2026 02:39 PST - Details

Shark

Stick, Corded

+Self-cleaning brush roll

+DuoClean detect sensors adjust to floor type

+Designed for pet hair cleanup

−Corded design limits reach to power outlets

$199.95-39%List: ~~$329.99~~

as of 11/04/2026 02:39 PST - Details

Shark

Stick, Cordless

+Lightweight cordless stick design

+FloorDetect technology for floor adjustment

+HEPA filter for fine particle capture

−Cordless runtime limits larger cleaning jobs

$219.99-37%List: ~~$349.99~~

as of 11/04/2026 02:39 PST - Details

Bissell

Wet-dry

+Mop function combined with wet-dry vacuuming

+Reaches flat under furniture

+Cleans both hard floors and rugs

$199.99-29%List: ~~$279.99~~

as of 11/03/2026 22:08 PST - Details

Atrix

$237.39-29%List: ~~$334.95~~

as of 11/04/2026 12:37 PST - Details

Bissell

Canister

+Designed for pet owners

+HEPA filtration included

+Tangle-free brush design

$189.99-27%List: ~~$259.99~~

as of 11/03/2026 22:08 PST - Details

Bissell

Canister, Corded

+Bagless design, so no bags to buy

+Corded power for consistent suction

+Canister vacuum type for flexible cleaning

−Corded, limiting reach without an outlet nearby

$179.00-25%List: ~~$239.99~~

as of 11/03/2026 22:08 PST - Details

Bissell

Cordless

+Self-cleaning brush roll reduces hair tangling

+Wall mount option for storage

+Removable dustcup for easy emptying

$229.99-23%List: ~~$299.99~~

as of 11/03/2026 22:08 PST - Details

Dyson

Car, Cordless

+Cordless design for cleaning without an outlet

+Handheld design for car and boat interiors

+Cleans hard surfaces and upholstery

$229.99-23%List: ~~$299.99~~

as of 11/03/2026 22:46 PST - Details

Kenmore

Canister

+Bagged design for easier, less messy emptying

+Hair eliminator brushroll for pet hair

+Pet friendly design

−Bags are an ongoing cost to keep replacing

$239.98-20%List: ~~$299.99~~

as of 11/03/2026 23:44 PST - Details

Bissell

Cordless

+Self-standing design for convenient storage

+Wall mount option for storage

+Tangle-free brush roll reduces hair wrapping

$159.75-20%List: ~~$199.99~~

as of 11/03/2026 22:08 PST - Details

Oreck

Upright

+Bagged design holds dust in a disposable bag

+Lightweight upright body for easier floor cleaning

+Automatic height adjustment suits carpets and hard floors

$189.00-17%List: ~~$228.99~~

as of 11/04/2026 00:33 PST - Details

Atrix

Canister

+Bagless canister design with no bags to buy

+Canister form for reaching under furniture with hoses

$155.43-17%List: ~~$187.95~~

as of 11/04/2026 12:37 PST - Details

BLACK+DECKER

Cordless

+Designed for pet hair cleanup

+Cordless design for use without a power outlet

+Up to 55 minutes of runtime

$169.99-15%List: ~~$199.99~~

as of 11/03/2026 22:09 PST - Details

Vacmaster

Wet-dry

+10-gallon capacity for medium to large jobs

+Wet/dry type handles liquids and dry debris

+Includes FLT+ filter for fine dust

$179.49-10%List: ~~$199.99~~

as of 11/04/2026 06:41 PST - Details

Shark

Stick, Corded

+Self-cleaning brushroll reduces hair tangling

+Pet-friendly design for pet hair cleanup

+Corded power means no battery runtime limits

−Corded design restricts reach to nearby outlets

$179.99

as of 11/04/2026 02:39 PST - Details

Sanitaire

Upright

+Bagged design keeps dust contained during emptying

+Upright format suits cleaning large floor areas

+Commercial-grade model built for heavy daily use

−Bag replacement is needed as the bag fills

$219.99

as of 11/04/2026 01:41 PST - Details

EYE-VAC

Corded

+Touchless automatic dustpan design

+Bagless design with no bags to replace

+Marketed for sweeping pet hair and kitchen debris

−Corded design limits reach to nearby outlets

$169.00

as of 11/03/2026 22:54 PST - Details

Atrix

Canister

+Powerful 1,400W variable speed motor

+HEPA filtration for fine dust

+6-quart bag capacity for larger cleaning jobs

−Uses bags, so bags must be bought over time

$170.49

as of 11/04/2026 12:37 PST - Details

Shark

Wet-dry

+Portable wet-dry design for spills and debris

+Includes three tools plus an extension wand

+One-gallon capacity for larger messes

−Portable wet-dry vacs are bulkier than standard stick vacuums

$169.95

as of 11/04/2026 02:39 PST - Details

EYE-VAC

Canister, Corded

+Combines HEPA air purifier and touchless vacuum functions

+Bagless design with no bags to replace

+Covers up to 600 sq ft for air purification

−Corded design limits reach to nearby outlets

$249.00

as of 11/03/2026 22:54 PST - Details

Shark

Robot

+Tri-brush system for picking up debris from floors

+Wi-Fi connected for app control

+Works with Alexa and Google voice assistants

−Robot design cannot reach into tight corners like a manual vacuum

$249.99

as of 11/04/2026 02:39 PST - Details

Shark

Upright

+Lift-away design for cleaning above the floor

+Cleans carpet, area rugs and hard floors

+HEPA filtration for fine dust

$179.99

as of 11/04/2026 02:39 PST - Details

Bissell

+LED headlights light up dark floor areas

+Active extension wand reaches above-floor surfaces

+Tangle-free brush roll for hair and debris

$169.99

as of 11/03/2026 22:08 PST - Details

Bissell

+Lightweight design for everyday cleaning

+Tangle-free brush roll for hair

+Pet hair pick-up is a stated feature

$219.99

as of 11/03/2026 22:08 PST - Details

Craftsman

Stick, Cordless

+Cordless design for easy movement around the home

+Three speed settings for different cleaning tasks

+Brushless motor design

$249.00

as of 11/03/2026 22:30 PST - Details

Compare specs

Type	Spec score	Price
	n/a	$199.99 as of 11/04/2026 02:39 PST - Details
Robot	n/a	$169.00 as of 11/03/2026 23:37 PST - Details
Stick	n/a	$179.00 as of 11/04/2026 02:39 PST - Details
Stick	n/a	$199.95 as of 11/04/2026 02:39 PST - Details
Stick	n/a	$219.99 as of 11/04/2026 02:39 PST - Details
Wet-dry	n/a	$199.99 as of 11/03/2026 22:08 PST - Details
	n/a	$237.39 as of 11/04/2026 12:37 PST - Details
Canister	n/a	$189.99 as of 11/03/2026 22:08 PST - Details
Canister	n/a	$179.00 as of 11/03/2026 22:08 PST - Details
	n/a	$229.99 as of 11/03/2026 22:08 PST - Details

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