Vacuums under $250

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66 vacuums under $250 from Bissell, Shark, DEWALT and more. Most cost $170 to $239, and half cost less than $200.

Top brands: Bissell (12)Shark (11)

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

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

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

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 11/04/2026 13:39 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

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

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

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

Bissell

Upright

+HEPA filtration for allergen capture

+Tangle-free brush roll reduces hair wrapping

+Pet-focused upright design

$179.99

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

Bissell

Stick, Corded

$189.99

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

Handheld, Cordless

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

as of 11/04/2026 02:39 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

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

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

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

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

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

Compare specs

Type	Spec score	Price
	n/a	$199.99 as of 11/04/2026 02:39 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
Canister	n/a	$239.98 as of 11/03/2026 23:44 PST - Details
	n/a	$169.99 as of 11/04/2026 13:39 PST - Details
Stick	n/a	$179.99 as of 11/04/2026 02:39 PST - Details
	n/a	$169.00 as of 11/03/2026 22:54 PST - Details
Wet-dry	n/a	$169.95 as of 11/04/2026 02:39 PST - Details
	n/a	$169.99 as of 11/04/2026 13:38 PST - Details

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