At Tech Advisor, we’ve tested plenty of highly efficient vacuums with smart features, but this year’s winner is literally something else.
To see all of our upper floor cleaning recommendations, take a look at our roundup of the best vacuum cleaners and the best wet and dry vacuums we’ve tested. We also have a roundup of the best cordless Dyson models.
And you want to automate the maintenance of your floors, take a look at our selection of the best robot vacuum cleaners and the best economical robot vacuum cleaners.
See what other products won this year’s Tech Advisor Best of 2024-25 awards.
Best New Vacuum Cleaner of the Year – Winner: Dyson WashG1
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If your home has a lot of hard, sealed floors, the Wash G1 is a revelation when it comes to quick cleaning. It cleans and picks up dirt at the same time, and cleans both backwards and forwards, so it’s a huge time saver. And it’s much less likely to get stuck than its competitors, because it doesn’t use suction to lift dirt off the floor, meaning you won’t get clogged pipes inside the machine.
The Wash G1 is a revelation in quick cleaning
It’s wireless and very easy to use. All you have to do is charge it and fill the water tank, and off you go. It’s motorized, so you don’t even have to push it, just steer it. The results are excellent and speak for themselves: the first time you clean your floors, you will be surprised at the amount of dirt they pick up.
Read our WashG1 review to learn more.
Best Vacuum Cleaner of the Year – First Runner-Up: Samsung Bespoke Jet AI
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The Bespoke Jet AI isn’t released in 2024, but it’s miles ahead of the competition and undoubtedly remains one of the best vacuums you can buy. What sets it apart from many other models is its sleek looks, its AI mode – which boosts power when needed to handle dusty places – its armful of cleaning accessories and, best of all, its auto-empty dock, the Clean Station.
The whole package makes for one of the simplest and most seamless vacuuming experiences available. And if you have a small house or city apartment where you need to leave your vacuum exposed, this is the best option.
Best Vacuum Cleaner of the Year – Second Runner-up: Shark Detect Pro
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This is another late 2023 launch, but we like this little wireless for its affordability and ease of use. You can buy the vacuum alone or with its Auto-Empty stand. Like the Bespoke Jet AI, it’s an adaptive cleaner, with detection of dirt, edges and floor type. Its headlights will also turn on automatically in dark conditions.
Other smart design features include its LED display and the way it folds into a compact size for storage. Overall, its feature set is impressive for its price.
To learn more, check out our Shark Detect Pro review.
$199.99
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