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Vacuums under $250

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15 vacuums under $250 from Bissell, Shark, DEWALT and more. Most cost $169 to $239, and half cost less than $185.

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
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
$185.45-23%List: $239.99
as of 11/04/2026 13:38 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

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

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
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
Jimmy

Mattress, Corded, 15,000 to 29,999 Pa

+UV-C light option for sanitizing mattress surfaces
+Ultrasonic feature for mite-focused cleaning
+Quick 5-second heating function
−Corded design limits movement around the bed
−480W motor power
$176.59
as of 11/03/2026 23:39 PST - Details
DEWALT

Wet-dry, Corded

+10 gallon capacity for larger cleanup jobs
+Corded design means no battery to recharge
+Wet-dry use handles liquids and debris
−Corded design limits reach to outlet length
$160.14
as of 11/03/2026 22:38 PST - Details
Shark

Stick, Corded

+Pet-friendly design for pet hair on floors
+Corded power means no battery runtime limits
+Lightweight stick format for easy handling
−Corded design restricts reach to nearby outlets
$199.99
as of 11/04/2026 02:39 PST - Details
Hoover

Upright, Corded

+Bagless design means no bags to buy
+Pet-focused model for pet hair cleanup
+HEPA media filtration for fine dust capture
−Corded, so reach is limited by the cord
$199.99
as of 11/03/2026 23:26 PST - Details
Hoover

Upright, Corded

+Bagless design with no bags to buy
+Automatic cord rewind for quick storage
+HEPA media filtration for fine dust
−Corded design limits reach to the outlet and cord length
$184.99
as of 11/03/2026 23:26 PST - Details
Shark ION

Corded

+Bagless design means no bags to buy
+Ultra-light build for easier handling
+Swivel steering for maneuvering around furniture
−Corded design limits reach to nearby outlets
$169.95
as of 11/04/2026 02:39 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

Compare specs

vacuumTypeSpec scorePrice
Stickn/a$199.95
as of 11/04/2026 02:39 PST - Details
Canistern/a$185.45
as of 11/04/2026 13:38 PST - Details
n/a$169.00
as of 11/03/2026 22:54 PST - Details
Stickn/a$179.99
as of 11/04/2026 02:39 PST - Details
Canistern/a$249.00
as of 11/03/2026 22:54 PST - Details
Stickn/a$189.99
as of 11/04/2026 13:38 PST - Details
Uprightn/a$194.99
as of 11/03/2026 23:26 PST - Details
Mattressn/a$176.59
as of 11/03/2026 23:39 PST - Details
Wet-dryn/a$160.14
as of 11/03/2026 22:38 PST - Details
Stickn/a$199.99
as of 11/04/2026 02:39 PST - Details

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