Best upright vacuum cleaners
One of the best upright vacuum cleaners presented in this rating can provide fast, efficient and convenient cleaning in the house. The TOP included the most powerful, versatile and easy-to-use devices, including inexpensive, but good ones. This was based on numerous positive customer reviews and successful test results by experts.

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Which company is better to choose a vertical vacuum cleaner?
The TOP describes the products of both widely popular brands and those still little known on the Russian market Hoover and Bissell. They work in the mid-range and premium segment, but there are also several budget models in the ranking.
The leaderboard looks like this:
- Kitfort - Russian company for the production of household appliances for the home. It was founded in 2011 and is headquartered in St. Petersburg. She has all kinds of vacuum cleaners - robots, manual, cyclonic, vertical. The latter are divided into wired and wireless with a powerful battery, on average, 2000 mAh. These devices are interesting because of their low weight of 2-5 kg, good dust suction power (about 150 W), and the ability to transform into portable ones.
- Karcher Is a German manufacturer of cleaning equipment. He has both vertical and handheld devices in his range. They are chosen, according to reviews, for their neat dimensions, powerful batteries (about 2000 mAh), multi-stage air filtration, and reliable vertical parking during work breaks.
- Philips - a Dutch company, one of the directions of which is the production of household appliances. There are not very many vertical vacuum cleaners in its assortment, but all available models have proven themselves excellently due to good debris suction power, reliable air filtration, and the ability to care for hard and soft surfaces. The set includes several attachments for various surfaces - furniture, floor, carpet.
- Xiaomi Is a Chinese company that started its work in 2010. She specializes in creating digital and household appliances, offers to buy inexpensive but good vertical vacuum cleaners, most often powered by batteries with a capacity of about 150 watts. Its devices weigh on average 3 kg, have a low noise level (about 75 dB) and do not heat up during long-term operation due to a high-quality engine.
- Samsung Is a South Korean company that has been manufacturing digital and home appliances since 1938. Its cleaning equipment is popular with customers due to its powerful 170-300 W motor, battery life of about 60 minutes, hygienic and fast cleaning of hard and soft surfaces thanks to EZClean technology. The main features of the companies' devices are the rotation of various attachments by 180 degrees, smooth and smooth running due to large wheels, the speed of transformation into a hand model.
- Wollmer Is a Russian brand of household appliances for the home, presented on the market since 2024. He supplies vacuum cleaners, grills, meat grinders, electric kettles. The company provides service in a short time with free shipping. The devices are assembled at factories in China under the strict control of technologists. Each released model is tested by representatives of a focus group of independent buyers, which allows further improvement in product quality.
- Hoover - the brand belongs to the Italian company Candy Group, under which equipment for cleaning and washing is sold. Basically, the assortment of the brand includes rechargeable models that work autonomously for about an hour, and charge on average in 3-5 hours. They are provided with a guarantee for up to 1-2 years. The set almost always includes a lot of brushes and attachments - for furniture, floors, carpets, cleaning corners.
- Tefal Is a trade mark under which small electrical appliances and dishes are supplied to the market. Its cleaning equipment is suitable for both local and mass use. Cordless vertical vacuum cleaners of this brand have an optimal combination of price and quality, provide cleanliness from ceiling to floor. Care of soft and hard surfaces is carried out with care due to the soft brushes, which can be replaced without any problems.
- Bissell Is an American company producing detergents and cleaning equipment. Its devices are in demand due to their maneuverability, low noise level (about 75 dB), folding and removable handles, and several operating modes. The company has universal models with a surface cleaning function. They are distinguished by the capacity of containers for collecting dust (about 0.7 l), a body made of impact-resistant plastic, a large number of attachments.
Rating of the best upright vacuum cleaners
Before choosing vertical vacuum cleaners for this TOP, we monitored customer reviews, analyzed expert assessments and tested the most interesting models.
We compared all devices with each other taking into account a number of characteristics:
- Power supply method - from the battery and / or from the network;
- Applications - cleaning furniture, soft and hard floor coverings;
- Purpose - for dry and / or wet cleaning;
- Weight and dimensions;
- Noise level;
- Number and type of attachments;
- Dust container size;
- Tank volume for clean and dirty water;
- Cord length and battery capacity;
- Garbage suction power;
- Electricity consumption.
Also, when selecting the nominees, we paid attention to the maneuverability of the devices and the possibility of their use in hard-to-reach places, the reliability of the structural elements, the ease of cleaning the containers from dust, the absence of discomfort in the body during cleaning. One of the most important criteria was the ratio of price and quality of products.
Best Corded Upright Vacuum Cleaners
Such models are convenient in small apartments and houses, or in facilities with a lot of outlets. They are usually slightly more powerful than battery options. We analyzed 10 devices and selected two of them with the best suction power, ease of use and the ability to be used for cleaning various types of surfaces.
Kitfort KT-525
This is a compact vacuum cleaner that is especially relevant in small rooms due to its dimensions of 250 × 140 × 1100 mm. The device weighs 2 kg, so it does not cause any inconvenience during cleaning even for women. The model is transformed into a manual version at the touch of a button for cleaning hard-to-reach areas. It has a spacious 1.5 l waste bin, which is easy to remove and does not require frequent cleaning.
In the TOP of vertical vacuum cleaners, Kitfort KT-525 stands out for its ease of use - a low noise level of 72 dB, a sufficiently long power cord of 4.7 m and the ability to control its fullness due to transparent walls. Despite all the advantages, the device cannot be compared with premium models, it lacks a fine filter to catch small dust particles and a power regulator. And it is here at 600 watts, which consumes a lot of electricity.
Advantages
- Does not scratch the floor;
- Comfortable handle;
- Wide suction part;
- Simple and secure fixation of the handle in the extended position;
- Doesn't get warm during cleaning;
- Crevice tool included for easy cleaning in corners;
- High quality plastic.
disadvantages
- Not very stable due to vertical position;
- Dust from the collection must be knocked out, not wiped out.
The reviews note that the Kitfort KT-525 model is convenient to clean both linoleum and parquet flooring, as well as soft surfaces - carpet, carpets, etc. It sucks well not only dust, but also animal hair, hair, crumbs and other similar debris.
Karcher VC 5
This is a premium model, well-proven due to its combination of maximum suction power of 180 W and low power consumption. It also allows you to save money on changing filter bags, instead of which there is a special flask for collecting waste with a volume of 0.5 liters. This is a network version with a cable length of 9 m, which is not tied to any specific outlet. The noise level of 97 dB makes it possible to clean the house even late in the evening.
The device boasts a good package, the set includes 3 attachments - for cleaning corners and crevices, upholstered furniture and carpet floor. Depending on this, the telescopic handle can be removed, which is especially convenient in small spaces. This element is made of durable metal and does not bend. The weight of 3.21 kg allows you to operate the vacuum cleaner with one hand.
Advantages
- Easy change of attachments;
- 4-stage power control system;
- Compactness of dimensions;
- Good maneuverability;
- Stage-by-stage dust filtration;
- Easy container cleaning.
disadvantages
- The cable is manually wound;
- High price.
The Karcher VC 5 model does not have an aqua filter and is only suitable for dry cleaning - collecting dust, hair and other small debris.
Best Cordless Upright Vacuum Cleaners
The main advantage of such options is their autonomy and independence from electricity. They run on rechargeable batteries, which can be recharged if required. These models are convenient for quick cleaning of multiple rooms. In this category, according to customer reviews, there are 5 best upright vacuum cleaners with a mains supply. The reason for their inclusion in the rating was their high power, convenience and safety of use.
Philips FC6168 PowerPro Duo
Philips FC6168 PowerPro Duo is deservedly ranked among the best for the good performance provided by PowerCyclone technology. Thanks to it, air circulation is enhanced and dust particles settle in the cyclone chamber, and do not spread throughout the room. Thanks to the TriActive Turbo nozzle, all debris is collected in one pass. With its help, carpets and floor coverings are cleaned of wool, hair and other dirt.
The design here is made in such a way as to facilitate the cleaning of the container from the contents as much as possible. This is done at the touch of a button, no need to knock out the trash. The volume of this container of 0.6 l is enough for at least 1-2 cleaning in a large apartment. True, the battery life may not withstand such a load, the device works on a single charge for no more than 40 minutes, and the recharge time is about 5 hours.
Advantages
- No need to update garbage bags;
- High speed of dust suction;
- Perfectly cleans both soft and hard floor coverings;
- Collects dirt in one or two passes;
- Lightweight battery;
- The special shape of the housing simplifies cleaning in hard-to-reach places.
disadvantages
- Not very good at picking up old debris embedded in carpet;
- It is inconvenient to clean under a bed, sofa and other hard-to-reach places.
The reviews advise not to wait until the container is full, but to clean it more often, as it can clog in the motor area. In this case, disassembly and flushing of the structure will be required.
Wollmer D703
The Wollmer D703 vacuum cleaner sucks up debris from the very first pass thanks to the power of 120 watts, which is enough to collect dust, wool, hair. The device is powered by a battery and does not depend on outlets, due to the battery capacity of 2400 mAh, the maximum charge is consumed within 35 minutes. The container is more than enough for cleaning an apartment or house due to its 0.8 l volume. The noise level of 75 dB allows you to calmly put things in order in the evening or in the morning, without disturbing neighbors and households. The turbo brush in this model is motorized, due to which it better removes wool and pile from carpets.
Advantages
- The presence of several brushes in the kit - turbo, carpet and slot;
- It does not weigh much - 3.2 kg;
- There is a handheld vacuum cleaner;
- Fully charged in a maximum of 6 hours;
- Motorized turbo brush;
- Good illumination of the cleaning area on a turbo brush;
- Easy folding of the handle.
disadvantages
- Not found.
Has a long handle, the height of which is 1150 mm, during cleaning, the load on the back is reduced.
Redmond RV-UR340
The Redmond RV-UR340 model is not in vain recognized as universal and, due to the suction power of 40 W, copes with dust and small debris with equal efficiency both in the car interior and in the apartment or house. It is suitable for cleaning curtains, carpets, rugs and upholstery, as well as for cleaning under a sofa or bed thanks to the easily height-adjustable handle.
The vacuum cleaner has no wires, which allows it to be used away from outlets, for example, on stairs. The manufacturer added as many as 3 nozzles to the kit - a turbo-brush for working on the floor, a slotted one, which is relevant in corners and other hard-to-reach places, and a 2-in-1 nozzle. The latter is used in the process of cleaning car seats and upholstered furniture.
Advantages
- The hand does not get tired during cleaning due to the weight of 2.1 kg;
- Tolerable noise level - 70 dB;
- Waste container with a volume of 0.6 l;
- The battery works continuously for about 25 minutes due to its capacity of 2000 mAh;
- Fully charged in less than 6 hours.
disadvantages
- Not very convenient for major cleaning in large areas.
Redmond RV-UR340 has compact dimensions (1200x230x230 mm) and, due to its vertical design, does not take up much space during storage. For even greater convenience, the kit includes a special mount for fixing the attachments and the vacuum cleaner itself on the wall.
Xiaomi Roidmi F8
The Xiaomi Roidmi F8 vacuum cleaner is not a cheap option, but this is fully justified by its functionality and good performance. It is designed for dry cleaning - collecting hair, animal hair and other small debris. For this, the kit includes an electric and turbo brush. 4 stages of filtration capture the finest dust particles and clean the air well. All this is stored in a special 0.4 l container.
Xiaomi Roidmi F8 runs on battery power for 40-60 minutes and charges in about 4 hours. Special attachments make it easier to clean upholstered furniture and in hard-to-reach places - corners, crevices, etc. This model of an upright vacuum cleaner is included in the rating of the best, and due to the ease of transformation into a handheld vacuum cleaner, the telescopic aluminum tube quickly and easily detaches.
Advantages
- Ease of Management;
- The telescopic handle release button is within easy reach;
- It weighs a little - 2.5 kg;
- The handle rotates to the desired angle, making it easier to clean in tight spaces;
- High-quality assembly;
- Durable plastic and metal;
- Gently cares for surfaces.
disadvantages
- The noise level is slightly higher than in other models from the rating - 83 dB.
The Xiaomi Roidmi F8 vacuum cleaner comes with a 12-month warranty.
Samsung VS80N8014
The modern vacuum cleaner Samsung VS80N8014 provides fast and efficient cleaning of large areas due to the powerful inverter motor that guarantees dust suction at 150 watts. It is designed for 40 minutes of battery life. It is well-equipped, with a flexible brush for removing dust on refrigerators and cabinets, a parquet nozzle and cleaning in corners. That is, the device is suitable for general cleaning, and the fine filter ensures that fine dust particles are captured.
This model has a one-piece tube, but its 50-degree bend design reduces stress on the arms and back. Dust accumulates in a special container, and the corresponding indicator warns about its fullness. The vertical parking of the vacuum cleaner and the small dimensions of 32x110x25 cm make it maneuverable and easy to store.
Advantages
- Low weight - 3 kg;
- Convenient holder;
- Long handle;
- 1 year warranty;
- Economical energy consumption.
disadvantages
- Dust container capacity - 0.35 l;
- The noise level is 82 dB.
Those who plan to clean large apartments and houses should buy an additional battery in advance, which can replace a dead battery.
Hoover Rhapsody RA22AFG 019
The feature of this model is the ability to use it both vertically and horizontally. The device does not require any settings, it is enough to turn it on with a special button and walk 1-2 times over the contaminated surface. The degree of mobility is adjustable in several positions for greater maneuverability in dry harvesting. The main nozzle is illuminated for cleaning surfaces in poorly lit areas.
Hoover Rhapsody RA22AFG 019 in the rating of upright vacuum cleaners stands out for its high quality in work, it is possible to increase the suction power when switching to turbo mode, and power consumption in this case practically does not increase. The container holds up to 0.7 liters of garbage and is easy to clean from it. One of the main advantages of the device is power supply from both a 2000 mAh battery and a power cord, but the length of the latter does not exceed 1.5 m.
Advantages
- Easily converts into an ordinary handheld device;
- High speed of air passing through the waste collection chamber;
- Works on battery power for 50-60 minutes;
- Does not spoil the surface;
- There is a nozzle for upholstered furniture.
disadvantages
- Brushes become clogged over time and require cleaning;
- The suction power is slightly reduced when the container is full.
Hoover Rhapsody RA22AFG 019 is great for cleaning floors, but not relevant for working with carpets - it does not suck up wool and hair stuck in its pile very well.
The best washing upright vacuum cleaners
Most of the models on the market are equipped with conventional cyclone filters, but there are a few good options with water tanks. Thanks to this, they are used for cleaning hard surfaces. This category reviews the two best low-cost upright vacuums of this type.
Bissell 17132 Crosswave
Introducing a versatile vacuum cleaner with broom and mop functions. It removes dust and washes all types of floors - wood, tiled, linoleum, parquet. The device "takes" almost all types of dirt - wool, hair, dust, various stains. The model works from an outlet, but is convenient due to the length of the cord of 7.5 m. Its power is 560 W and ensures the suction of debris almost the first time.
Bissell 17132 Crosswave is equipped with an aquafilter, which is responsible for wet cleaning, as well as a reservoir for clean water with a volume of 0.82 liters and spent water for 0.62 liters. This allows you not to fill it several times during the cleaning process. Despite the inclusion of additional elements, the weight of the device in comparison with similar models has increased only up to 4.5 kg.
Advantages
- The warranty is given for 2 years;
- Good suction power;
- The engine does not heat up;
- Provides disinfection of premises;
- Not a heavy battery.
disadvantages
- Do not clean the upholstery;
- Does not transform into a handheld vacuum cleaner.
Tefal VP7545RH
The versatile Tefal VP7545RH model copes well with both dry and wet cleaning. However, it is unlikely that it will be possible to completely replace the mop with it, since it washes away old dirt worse. Cleaning is carried out using steam, which guarantees a quick and bright effect, while the surface does not deteriorate. The device is suitable for processing wood, tile, linoleum coverings, but not relevant for carpets.
The Tefal VP7545RH vacuum cleaner operates on the basis of a cyclonic system and is equipped with a 0.8 liter dust container. There is also a separate 0.7 l container for water, which can be easily removed. With such a fullness, an area of 100 square meters can be processed at a time. m. Naturally, all this affected the weight of the device - 6.2 kg. This is a network model with a 7.5 m cable. Smooth engine start eliminates overheating and failure.
Advantages
- The nozzle for mopping is removed by pressing a button;
- The handle is retractable and comes out easily;
- The filter does not deteriorate due to running water;
- The container can be pulled out and cleaned without any problems;
- 2 year warranty.
disadvantages
- Doesn't reach the corners;
- Not the most agile.
Users in reviews of this upright vacuum cleaner say that it is better to hold it in a straight hand, without bending at the elbow to reduce the load.
Which vertical vacuum cleaner is better to buy
If a vacuum cleaner is needed as a replacement for a broom or in addition to it, then a model designed for dry cleaning will be sufficient. For those who also plan to wash floors with it, it is better to take a closer look at the option with an aquafilter. In order to bring cleanliness in hard-to-reach places, there should be a crevice brush in the set. For processing upholstered furniture and the surface of household appliances, it is most convenient to use a device with the ability to transform into a portable one.
Here's which upright vacuum cleaner is best to buy, taking into account various circumstances:
- If animals live in the house, Kitfort KT-525 will be relevant.
- You can handle upholstered furniture using Karcher VC 5.
- Those who have carpet in their home should choose the Philips FC6168 PowerPro Duo.
- When cleaning furniture, Xiaomi Roidmi F8 comes in handy.
- The Samsung VS80N8014 copes with dirt on the parquet.
- For simultaneous cleaning and disinfection, the Hoover Rhapsody RA22AFG 019 is recommended.
- When cleaning corners, a Wollmer D703 vertical vacuum cleaner with a crevice nozzle in the kit will be useful.
- For the purpose of replacing or complementing the mop, it would be logical to choose the Bissell 17132 Crosswave or Tefal VP7545RH.
- The Redmond RV-UR340 will be a good assistant when cleaning the car interior.
Even the best upright vacuums, as shown in our rating, can have certain disadvantages. Therefore, when choosing a suitable model, it is imperative to take them into account, only in this case it will be possible not to be disappointed in the purchase.
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