Vacuums under $250

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173 vacuums under $250 from Bissell, Shark, DEWALT and more. Most cost $161 to $239, and half cost less than $195.

Top brands: Bissell (21)Shark (18)DEWALT (15)Shop-Vac (5)BLACK+DECKER (4)roborock (4)

Ddyyds

Handheld, Cordless

+Cordless design for use without a power outlet

+Designed for pet hair cleaning

+Handheld design for car interiors

−Name lists wired and cordless together, so power setup is unclear

$243.34

as of 11/04/2026 16:41 PST - Details

Einhell

Wet-dry, Cordless

+Cordless design for portable use anywhere

+Wet-dry design handles liquids and debris

+Brushless motor design for cordless use

−Sold as a solo unit without battery

$224.22

as of 11/03/2026 22:48 PST - Details

Hjgjywlq

Corded

+Bagless design, no bags to buy

+5-meter cord for a wide reach

+4-stage HEPA filtration

−Smaller 1.8-liter dust capacity needs more frequent emptying

$179.99

as of 11/03/2026 23:25 PST - Details

Vellarina

Handheld, Cordless, 30,000 Pa and up

+Cordless design for easy movement around rooms

+Listed for pet hair cleaning

+Runtime of 70 minutes per charge

−Battery-powered operation limits runtime to a single charge

$219.99

as of 11/04/2026 07:35 PST - Details

Viprh

Wet-dry

+6.6 gallon capacity for larger cleanups

+Wet and dry cleaning capability

+Includes blower function

−Larger footprint than household upright or stick models

$154.99

as of 11/04/2026 07:38 PST - Details

Walfront

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

+Handles both wet and dry pickup

+10L tank for larger cleanup jobs

+Brushless motor for durable operation

−Heavy at 10L tank size for carrying

$174.66

as of 11/04/2026 07:39 PST - Details

Bissell

Upright

+Bagless design, so no bags to buy

+Upright vacuum type for floor cleaning

+On-board tools included for cleaning tasks

$235.73

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

Atrix

Canister

+Backpack design frees your hands while cleaning

+Includes attachments for residential and professional use

+Portable for moving between rooms

$189.99

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

Levoit

Cordless

+Cordless design for cleaning without a power cord

+Up to 70 minutes of runtime per charge

+Charging dock for storage between uses

$219.99

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

Bissell

Upright

+Bagless upright with a clear dirt view

+Automatic cord rewind for easy storage

+Swivel steering for maneuvering around furniture

$169.99

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

Tineco

Wet-dry, Cordless

+Cordless design for moving without a cord

+Wet-dry design handles liquid spills and hard floors

+One-step cleaning for hard floors

$199.00

as of 11/04/2026 05:41 PST - Details

LefantSpec score 8.5

Robot, 5,000 to 14,999 Pa

+75-day self-emptying dock capacity

+LiDAR navigation for mapping rooms

+PSD obstacle avoidance

$219.99

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

Vacmaster

Wet-dry

+12 gallon capacity for large cleaning jobs

+Wet-dry design handles liquid and debris

+Detachable blower adds air-moving function

$162.99

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

Vacmaster

Wet-dry

+14-gallon capacity for large cleanup jobs

+6.5 peak HP motor for strong suction

+Wet/dry type handles liquids and dry debris

$199.99

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

Milwaukee

Wet-dry

+Wet/dry design handles both liquids and dry debris

+Includes XC5.0 starter kit for cordless operation

+M18 platform works with compatible Milwaukee batteries

$229.00

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

Sanitaire

Upright

+Bagless design with no bags to buy

+Includes tools for cleaning beyond floors

+Upright commercial build

$179.99

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

Cotiar

Cordless, 30,000 Pa and up

+Cordless design for cleaning without a power outlet

+Runtime listed at up to 120 minutes

+Includes two batteries for longer cleaning sessions

$169.99

as of 11/04/2026 16:35 PST - Details

Bissell

Upright

+Swivel steering for easier maneuvering

+Quick release wand for tool switching

+Pet hair tools for pet owners

$160.88

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

Ryobi

Wet-dry

+3 gallon capacity for larger cleanup jobs

+Wet and dry cleaning capability for spills and debris

+Built-in accessory storage keeps tools nearby

$208.88

as of 11/04/2026 01:37 PST - Details

Sanitaire

Upright

+Upright design for cleaning floors

+Uses bags for easy dirt disposal

+Includes five replacement bags

$241.38

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

Simplicity

Canister

+Lightweight canister design for easier handling

+Bagged design with HEPA filter

+Adjustable suction setting

$179.99

as of 11/04/2026 03:36 PST - Details

Electrolux

Upright

+Lightweight at 14 lbs for easier carrying

+Turbo pet nozzle for pet hair pickup

+Upright format for whole-floor cleaning

$195.00

as of 11/03/2026 22:49 PST - Details

WORKSHOP Wet/Dry Vacs

Wet-dry

+16-gallon capacity holds large volumes of debris

+6.5 peak HP motor for strong workshop cleanup

+Wet-dry design handles liquids and dry debris

$164.99

as of 11/04/2026 08:37 PST - Details

Simplicity Vacuums

Car

+Handheld canister design with carry strap

+Suitable for car detailing and hard floors

+Works on rugs as well as hard floors

$179.99

as of 11/04/2026 03:36 PST - Details

Shark

Upright

+Lift-away design for cleaning above floor surfaces

+HEPA filter for fine particle capture

+Self-cleaning brushroll for less hair tangling

$229.99

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

Aspiron

Canister, 30,000 Pa and up

+Pet-focused model for pet hair cleanup

+Bagged design traps dust in disposable bags

+6-quart large capacity for bigger cleanups

$179.99

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

BagotteSpec score 8.5

Robot, 5,000 to 14,999 Pa

+Robot vacuum that cleans without manual operation

+Combines vacuuming and mopping in one unit

+LiDAR navigation with mapping

$239.99

as of 11/04/2026 12:39 PST - Details

Ilife

Wet-dry, Cordless

+Cordless wet and dry cleaning

+Vacuums and mops in one unit

+Self-cleaning feature listed

$199.99

as of 11/03/2026 23:35 PST - Details

Compare specs

Type	Spec score	Price
Handheld	n/a	$243.34 as of 11/04/2026 16:41 PST - Details
Wet-dry	n/a	$224.22 as of 11/03/2026 22:48 PST - Details
	n/a	$179.99 as of 11/03/2026 23:25 PST - Details
Handheld	n/a	$219.99 as of 11/04/2026 07:35 PST - Details
Wet-dry	n/a	$154.99 as of 11/04/2026 07:38 PST - Details
Wet-dry	n/a	$174.66 as of 11/04/2026 07:39 PST - Details
Upright	n/a	$235.73 as of 11/04/2026 13:38 PST - Details
Canister	n/a	$189.99 as of 11/04/2026 12:37 PST - Details
	n/a	$219.99 as of 11/03/2026 23:57 PST - Details
Upright	n/a	$169.99 as of 11/04/2026 13:38 PST - Details

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