Vacuums under $250

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173 vacuums under $250 from Bissell, Shark, DEWALT and more. Most cost $163 to $239, and half cost less than $195.

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

Bissell

Wet-dry

+Wet/dry capability for both liquid and debris pickup

+Designed for garage floors and auto cleaning

+Multi-purpose use across several surfaces

$174.99

as of 11/04/2026 13:38 PST - Details

Sanitaire

Canister

+Canister design separates the motor from the cleaning head

+Commercial-grade build for frequent use

$189.95

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

Milwaukee

Wet-dry

+Wet/dry design picks up both liquids and dry debris

+Built for heavy-duty cleanup of spills and debris

−Wet/dry units are bulkier than household upright vacuums

$166.95

as of 11/04/2026 00:13 PST - Details

Bissell

Wet-dry

+Mopping: only 17 of 174 here have one

$229.99

as of 11/04/2026 13:38 PST - Details

Bissell

Stick, Corded

$189.99

as of 11/04/2026 13:38 PST - Details

Bissell

$164.99

as of 11/04/2026 13:38 PST - Details

Aspiron

Canister, 30,000 Pa and up

+30,000 Pa and up: the highest suction of the 31 here

$169.98-80%List: ~~$848.99~~

as of 11/04/2026 12:36 PST - Details

iMartineSpec score 8.9

Robot, 15,000 to 29,999 Pa

+Bagless self-emptying design reduces dust handling

+Suction in the 15,000 to 29,999 Pa range

+Includes a mop function for hard floor cleaning

$242.99-76%Was: ~~$999.99~~

as of 11/04/2026 01:35 PST - Details

Orgtoy

Canister

+1600W motor for strong cleaning power

+Brushless motor design

+Bagless design with a 4-quart dust cup

$189.99-76%List: ~~$799.99~~

as of 11/04/2026 14:39 PST - Details

Shark

Upright

$164.00-50%List: ~~$329.99~~

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

Shark

Robot

+Self-empty base holds debris for up to 60 days

+Bagless design removes need for vacuum bags

+SmartPath navigation guides movement across floors

−Robot design covers less area than upright units per pass

$229.99-49%List: ~~$449.99~~

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

Shark

Handheld, Cordless

$199.98-43%List: ~~$349.99~~

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

roborockSpec score 8.9

Wet-dry, 15,000 to 29,999 Pa

+Mopping: only 17 of 174 here have one

$199.99-43%List: ~~$349.99~~

as of 11/04/2026 01:35 PST - Details

HawKam

Canister, 30,000 Pa and up

+Bagless design with no bags to buy

+Suction of 30,000 Pa and up

+Includes a 3.5-quart dust cup

−Corded design limits reach without an outlet nearby

$169.99-77%List: ~~$749.00~~

as of 11/03/2026 23:21 PST - Details

Aspiron

Canister, 30,000 Pa and up

+30,000 Pa and up: the highest suction of the 31 here

$169.99-77%List: ~~$749.00~~

as of 11/04/2026 12:36 PST - Details

roborock

Stick, Cordless

+Cordless stick design for quick cleaning sessions

+Built for carpets and pet hair according to the name

+Includes an auto-empty dock to reduce manual emptying

$199.99-43%Was: ~~$349.99~~

as of 11/04/2026 01:35 PST - Details

Ilife

Robot, 5,000 to 14,999 Pa

−5,000 to 14,999 Pa: 22 of the 31 here have a higher suction

$199.99-43%List: ~~$349.99~~

as of 11/03/2026 23:34 PST - Details

Shark

Robot

+SmartPath navigation for systematic floor coverage

+Designed for pet hair cleanup

+Works on carpet and hard floors

$179.99-40%List: ~~$299.99~~

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

Shark

Cordless

+Cordless design for easy movement around the home

+FloorDetect technology for floor adjustment

+MultiFLEX wand for reaching tight spots

−Cordless runtime limits larger cleaning jobs

$229.99-39%List: ~~$379.99~~

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

Shark

$249.99-38%List: ~~$399.99~~

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

Shark

Wet-dry, Cordless

+Mopping: only 17 of 174 here have one

$199.99-38%List: ~~$319.99~~

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

roborock

Stick, Cordless

+Cordless stick design for quick cleanups

+90-minute runtime for longer sessions

+90° bendable tube for reaching under furniture

$189.98-37%List: ~~$299.99~~

as of 11/04/2026 01:35 PST - Details

Shark

Upright

$179.99-36%List: ~~$279.99~~

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

Levoit

Cordless

$229.99-34%List: ~~$349.99~~

as of 11/03/2026 23:57 PST - Details

Tineco

Wet-dry, Cordless

+Includes a mop for wet cleaning of hard floors

+Cordless design for cleaning without a power cord

+Wet-dry design handles liquid spills and mopping

$249.00-29%List: ~~$349.99~~

as of 11/04/2026 05:40 PST - Details

Kenmore

Upright, Cordless

+Cordless design for no cord limits

+HEPA filter included

+Hair eliminator nozzle for hair pickup

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

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

Puravacle

Stick, Cordless, 30,000 Pa and up

+650W motor for strong cordless cleaning power

+Pet hair capable cordless stick design

+Up to 75 minutes of runtime per charge

−Stick format offers less reach than full-size uprights

$169.97-26%Was: ~~$229.99~~

as of 11/03/2026 22:29 PST - Details

LefantSpec score 8.5

Robot, 5,000 to 14,999 Pa

+75-day self-emptying dock capacity

+6000Pa suction with LiDAR navigation

+PSD obstacle avoidance

$150.00-25%List: ~~$199.99~~

as of 11/03/2026 23:52 PST - Details

Compare specs

Type	Spec score	Price
Wet-dry	n/a	$174.99 as of 11/04/2026 13:38 PST - Details
Canister	n/a	$189.95 as of 11/04/2026 01:41 PST - Details
Wet-dry	n/a	$166.95 as of 11/04/2026 00:13 PST - Details
Wet-dry	n/a	$229.99 as of 11/04/2026 13:38 PST - Details
Stick	n/a	$189.99 as of 11/04/2026 13:38 PST - Details
	n/a	$164.99 as of 11/04/2026 13:38 PST - Details
Canister	n/a	$169.98 as of 11/04/2026 12:36 PST - Details
Robot	8.9	$242.99 as of 11/04/2026 01:35 PST - Details
Canister	n/a	$189.99 as of 11/04/2026 14:39 PST - Details
Upright	n/a	$164.00 as of 11/04/2026 02:39 PST - Details

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