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Vacuums under $250

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39 vacuums under $250 from Bissell, Shark, DEWALT and more. Most cost $170 to $229, and half cost less than $200.

Top brands: Shark (5)Bissell (4)

Dyson

Car, Cordless

+Cordless design for cleaning without an outlet
+Handheld design for car and boat interiors
+Cleans hard surfaces and upholstery
$229.99-23%List: $299.99
as of 11/03/2026 22:46 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, 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
Bissell

Cordless

+Self-cleaning brush roll reduces hair tangling
+Wall mount option for storage
+Removable dustcup for easy emptying
$229.99-23%List: $299.99
as of 11/04/2026 13:38 PST - Details
Bissell

Cordless

+Self-standing design for convenient storage
+Wall mount option for storage
+Tangle-free brush roll reduces hair wrapping
$159.75-20%List: $199.99
as of 11/04/2026 13:38 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
Craftsman

Stick, Cordless

+Cordless design for easy movement around the home
+Three speed settings for different cleaning tasks
+Brushless motor design
$249.00
as of 11/03/2026 22:30 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
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

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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
DEWALT

Wet-dry, Cordless

+6 gallon capacity for medium cleanup jobs
+Cordless operation with no outlet needed
+Wet-dry use handles liquids and debris
−Tool only, battery not included
$196.48
as of 11/03/2026 22:38 PST - Details
Inteture

Mattress, Cordless, 30,000 Pa and up

+650W motor for strong cordless cleaning power
+Pet hair capable cordless design
+Mattress brush included for bedding cleaning
−Stick format offers less reach than full-size uprights
$239.99
as of 11/03/2026 22:29 PST - Details
Ddyyds

Wet-dry, Cordless, 5,000 to 14,999 Pa

+Cordless design for moving without a power cord
+Wet and dry use for different cleaning jobs
+Portable size for car and home use
−Suction range is wide, so actual performance varies by setting
$215.00
as of 11/03/2026 22:34 PST - Details
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 11/03/2026 22:34 PST - Details

Compare specs

vacuumTypeSpec scorePrice
Carn/a$229.99
as of 11/03/2026 22:46 PST - Details
Stickn/a$179.00
as of 11/04/2026 02:39 PST - Details
Stickn/a$219.99
as of 11/04/2026 02:39 PST - Details
n/a$229.99
as of 11/04/2026 13:38 PST - Details
n/a$159.75
as of 11/04/2026 13:38 PST - Details
n/a$169.99
as of 11/04/2026 13:39 PST - Details
Stickn/a$249.00
as of 11/03/2026 22:30 PST - Details
Handheldn/a$199.98
as of 11/04/2026 02:39 PST - Details
Stickn/a$199.99
as of 11/04/2026 01:35 PST - Details
n/a$229.99
as of 11/04/2026 02:39 PST - Details

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