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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)

Skykylin

Stick, Cordless, 30,000 Pa and up

+Cordless design for cleaning without a power outlet
+Runtime listed at up to 70 minutes
+650W motor power
$169.99-23%List: $219.99
as of 11/03/2026 22:29 PST - Details
Fieety

Stick, Cordless, 30,000 Pa and up

+650W motor for strong cordless cleaning power
+Pet hair capable cordless stick design
+Up to 80 minutes of runtime in eco mode
−Stick format offers less reach than full-size uprights
$179.98-22%List: $229.99
as of 11/03/2026 22:29 PST - Details
DEWALT

Wet-dry

+6 gallon capacity with 5 horsepower motor
+Wet-dry design handles liquids and debris
+Designed for wall mounting in a garage
$155.82-22%List: $199.97
as of 11/03/2026 22:39 PST - Details
Inteture

Cordless, 30,000 Pa and up

+Cordless for use without outlets
+Lists 90 minutes of runtime
+270° flexible design
−Lists no self-standing bin or dustbin capacity
$189.98-21%List: $239.99
as of 11/03/2026 23:37 PST - Details
TinecoSpec score 8.9

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

+Includes a mop for wet cleaning of hard floors
+Wet-dry design handles liquid spills and mopping
+Stretch design with 180° lay-flat for under-furniture reach
−Wet-dry design adds tank cleaning after mopping jobs
$239.00-20%List: $299.00
as of 11/04/2026 05:40 PST - Details
IlifeSpec score 8.5

Robot, 5,000 to 14,999 Pa

+Vacuums and mops in one robot
+Self-emptying station with 5 dust bags included
+LiDAR navigation for mapping rooms
−Dust bags must be replaced over time
$199.99-20%List: $249.99
as of 11/03/2026 23:34 PST - Details
roborockSpec score 8.5

Robot, 5,000 to 14,999 Pa

+Robot design cleans with little manual effort
+Mop function included for hard floors
+Dual anti-tangle system reduces hair wrapping
$199.99-20%List: $249.99
as of 11/04/2026 01:35 PST - Details
FLEX

Wet-dry

+Wet-dry design handles both liquids and debris
+2.5 gallon capacity for larger cleanup jobs
+Tool-only purchase with no vacuum body included
$184.99-20%List: $229.99
as of 11/03/2026 22:59 PST - Details
Kenmore

Canister

+Bagged design for easy disposal
+Sealed HEPA filtration
+Hair eliminator included
−Canister design requires hauling the unit around
$205.99-18%List: $249.99
as of 11/03/2026 23:44 PST - Details
BLACK+DECKER

Stick, Cordless

+Cordless stick design for quick floor cleaning
+Includes a 20V MAX PowerConnect 2.0 Ah battery
+Bagless design, so no bags to replace
$169.97-15%List: $199.98
as of 11/03/2026 22:16 PST - Details
Kenmore

Upright

+Pet friendly upright design
+Two-motor power suction
+HEPA filter included
−Requires bags for disposal
$154.99-14%List: $179.99
as of 11/03/2026 23:44 PST - Details
DEWALT

Wet-dry

+10 gallon capacity for larger cleanup jobs
+5 HP motor for strong wet and dry suction
+Bagged design for dust disposal
−Bagged design requires buying replacement bags
$196.78-14%Was: $229.99
as of 11/03/2026 22:39 PST - Details
Inteture

Stick, Cordless, 30,000 Pa and up

+650W motor for strong cordless cleaning power
+Pet hair capable cordless stick design
+Extendable 3.3 ft hose reaches under furniture
−Stick format offers less reach than full-size uprights
$209.99-13%Was: $239.99
as of 11/03/2026 22:29 PST - Details
BLACK+DECKER

Cordless

+Cordless design for cleaning without a cord
+Designed for pet hair cleaning
+Includes a 20V MAX PowerConnect 2.0 Ah battery
$219.98-12%List: $249.98
as of 11/03/2026 22:16 PST - Details
DEWALT

Wet-dry

+Stealthsonic design runs quieter than standard shop vacs
+Durable stainless steel tank
+Bagged design for cleaner dust disposal
−Only 4 HP motor, less than 5 HP models in this line
$159.97-11%List: $179.97
as of 11/03/2026 22:38 PST - Details
DEWALT

Wet-dry

+10 gallon capacity for large jobs
+Wet and dry use for different messes
+5 peak HP motor for strong suction
−Heavy-duty build makes it bulky to carry
$215.99-10%Was: $239.99
as of 11/03/2026 22:38 PST - Details
ManvnSpec score 8.5

Robot, 5,000 to 14,999 Pa

+Mop function for hard floor cleaning
+Designed for pet hair cleaning
+Anti-tangle roller for pet hair
$233.99-10%Was: $259.99
as of 11/04/2026 01:35 PST - Details
Hoover

Upright, Corded

+Bagless design means no bags to buy
+HEPA media filtration for fine dust capture
+Anti-hair wrap feature for fewer tangles
−Corded, so reach is limited by the cord
$194.99-9%List: $214.99
as of 11/03/2026 23:26 PST - Details
iRobot

Robot

+Pet-friendly design listed
+LiDAR mapping for room navigation
+70x power-lifting suction listed
−Does not include a mopping function
$229.99-8%List: $249.99
as of 11/03/2026 23:37 PST - Details
Kilgone

Robot

+Includes a mop function for hard floor cleaning
+Lists pet-friendly cleaning
+Self-emptying feature reduces manual dust emptying
$239.99-8%Was: $259.99
as of 11/04/2026 01:35 PST - Details
Ryobi

Wet-dry, Cordless

+Cordless design runs without a power cord
+11 liter tank capacity
+Wet and dry pickup
−Bare tool, battery not included
$224.00-7%Was: $239.98
as of 11/04/2026 01:37 PST - Details
Shop-Vac

Wet-dry

+5-gallon capacity for larger cleanup jobs
+Wet-dry design handles liquids and debris
+Long reach flexible micro hose set included
−Wall mount design requires a fixed mounting location
$193.25-7%Was: $207.79
as of 11/04/2026 02:40 PST - Details
Shop-Vac

Wet-dry

+5-gallon capacity for larger cleanup jobs
+Wet-dry design handles liquids and debris
+Turbo brush tool included for pet hair removal
−Wall mount design requires a fixed mounting location
$176.51-7%Was: $189.79
as of 11/04/2026 02:40 PST - Details
Shop-Vac

Wet-dry

+5-gallon capacity for larger cleanup jobs
+Wet-dry design handles liquids and debris
+3-in-1 function includes upholstery shampoo use
$165.44-7%Was: $177.89
as of 11/04/2026 02:40 PST - Details

Compare specs

vacuumTypeSpec scorePrice
Stickn/a$169.99
as of 11/03/2026 22:29 PST - Details
Stickn/a$179.98
as of 11/03/2026 22:29 PST - Details
Wet-dryn/a$155.82
as of 11/03/2026 22:39 PST - Details
n/a$189.98
as of 11/03/2026 23:37 PST - Details
Wet-dry8.9$239.00
as of 11/04/2026 05:40 PST - Details
Robot8.5$199.99
as of 11/03/2026 23:34 PST - Details
Robot8.5$199.99
as of 11/04/2026 01:35 PST - Details
Wet-dryn/a$199.98
as of 11/04/2026 13:38 PST - Details
Wet-dryn/a$184.99
as of 11/03/2026 22:59 PST - Details
Canistern/a$205.99
as of 11/03/2026 23:44 PST - Details

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