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Vacuums under $300

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122 vacuums under $300 from Bissell, Ddyyds, Shark and more. Most cost $220 to $299, and half cost less than $250.

Top brands: Bissell (14)Shark (11)DEWALT (7)Dyson (4)roborock (4)

DEWALT

Car

+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
$229.99
as of 11/04/2026 16:43 PST - Details
Dreame

Wet-dry, Cordless

+Wet-dry design cleans hard floors with a mop
+Cordless operation for moving between rooms
+Listed suction of 16K Pa
−Up to 50 minutes of runtime per charge
$279.99
as of 11/04/2026 17:41 PST - Details
Prolux

Canister

+Sealed HEPA filtration for fine dust capture
+5-speed motor for adjustable suction levels
+Listed for pet hair cleaning
−Bagged design requires buying replacement bags
$219.99
as of 11/04/2026 00:46 PST - Details
Prolux

Canister

+HEPA filtration for fine dust capture
+Complete home care tool kit included
+Listed for pet hair cleaning
−Bagged design requires buying replacement bags
$219.99
as of 11/04/2026 00:46 PST - Details
DEWALT

Wet-dry, Cordless

+9 gallon capacity for larger cleanup jobs
+Cordless operation with no outlet needed
+AC/DC compatible for corded or battery use
−Tool only, battery not included
$259.99
as of 11/04/2026 16:43 PST - Details
Sanitaire

Upright

+Bagged design keeps dust contained during emptying
+Upright format suits cleaning large floor areas
+Compact 8.5 x 17.3 x 21.3 inch dimensions for storage
−Bag replacement is needed as the bag fills
$279.99
as of 11/04/2026 01:41 PST - Details
Craftsman

Wet-dry

+Wet and dry cleaning in one unit
+Large 12 gallon capacity for bigger jobs
+Includes blower function
−Heavier at larger capacity for carrying
$206.38
as of 11/04/2026 16:36 PST - Details
Prolux

Canister

+Bagless design means no bags to buy
+Lightweight build for easier carrying between rooms
+Dual HEPA filtration for finer particle capture
−Bagless design requires emptying the dust canister
$219.99
as of 11/04/2026 00:46 PST - Details
Kenmore

Canister

+Bagless design, no bags to buy
+Pet PowerMate tool for pet hair
+HEPA filter included
−Canister type needs more handling than an upright
$279.99
as of 11/03/2026 23:44 PST - Details
Shark

Upright

+Self-cleaning brushroll reduces hair tangling
+Pet-focused design for pet hair cleanup
+Upright type suits whole-floor cleaning
−Corded power limits reach to the outlet
$265.00
as of 11/04/2026 02:39 PST - Details
DEWALT

Wet-dry

+10 gallon capacity for large jobs
+Wet and dry use for different messes
+5.5 peak HP motor for strong suction
−Large 10 gallon size takes up more storage space
$200.76
as of 11/04/2026 16:43 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 11/04/2026 16:35 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 11/04/2026 16:41 PST - Details
Ddyyds

Robot, Cordless

+Cordless and rechargeable for use without an outlet
+Robot design for hands-free floor cleaning
+Wet and dry use for different surfaces
−Robot design can struggle with tall obstacles and corners
$264.29
as of 11/04/2026 16:41 PST - Details
Ddyyds

Robot, 5,000 to 14,999 Pa

+Suction between 5,000 and 14,999 Pa
+Portable design for car and home cleaning
+Robot form factor for hands-free cleaning
−Suction range is not a single stated value
$278.47
as of 11/04/2026 16:41 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 11/04/2026 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
Ddyyds

Handheld, Cordless, 5,000 to 14,999 Pa

+Cordless design for use without a power outlet
+Handheld form for cars and small spaces
+Suction range listed from 5,000 to 14,999 Pa
−Suction range varies widely across listed settings
$277.32
as of 11/04/2026 00:50 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
Zyyini

Stick, Cordless

+Cordless design for cleaning without a power cord
+Stick format suits quick cleanups of hard floors
+Foldable body for compact storage
−Cordless operation depends on battery runtime
−Stick design offers less capacity than full-size uprights
$279.63
as of 11/04/2026 09:37 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
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
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
Bissell

Wet-dry, Cordless

+Cordless design for moving around without a cord
+Mop function combined with wet-dry vacuuming
+Extra brush rolls and filters included
$269.99
as of 11/04/2026 13:38 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
DEWALT

Wet-dry

+16 gallon capacity for large cleanup jobs
+Ultra quiet STEALTHSONIC noise reduction design
+Wet-dry design handles liquids and debris
$281.48
as of 11/04/2026 16:43 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

Compare specs

vacuumTypeSpec scorePrice
Carn/a$229.99
as of 11/04/2026 16:43 PST - Details
Wet-dryn/a$279.99
as of 11/04/2026 17:41 PST - Details
Canistern/a$219.99
as of 11/04/2026 00:46 PST - Details
Canistern/a$219.99
as of 11/04/2026 00:46 PST - Details
Wet-dryn/a$259.99
as of 11/04/2026 16:43 PST - Details
Uprightn/a$279.99
as of 11/04/2026 01:41 PST - Details
Wet-dryn/a$206.38
as of 11/04/2026 16:36 PST - Details
Canistern/a$219.99
as of 11/04/2026 00:46 PST - Details
Canistern/a$279.99
as of 11/03/2026 23:44 PST - Details
Uprightn/a$265.00
as of 11/04/2026 02:39 PST - Details

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