The Shark PowerDetect Transformer is an excellent premium upright with a genuinely unusual three-in-one design. But its stick and handheld modes introduce compromises, and two more accessible Shark alternatives are easier to recommend.
The D30 Ultra robot vacuum and mop combo is the most advanced member of Dreame’s entry-level D series. We bought the robot vacuum ourselves and put it through several evaluations over the last few weeks to see how it holds up. In our Dreame D30 Ultra review, you’ll discover the pros and cons of this value-oriented model, including its vacuuming, mopping, navigation, battery life, obstacle avoidance, dock automation, and pet hair performance.
The Shark PowerDetect Speed Clean & Empty is a newer cordless vacuum similar to the flagship Clean & Empty, but with a few key differences, all of which we cover in this full review. As usual, we bought this cordless vacuum with our own money and put it through a series of evaluations to see how well it held up against the flagship PowerDetect. We found that there were some clear advantages to the lighter design, along with a few trade-offs.
Vacuum Wars evaluates cordless vacuums using a combination of standardized studio tests, manufacturer specifications, customer-review data, and feature assessments. Each metric is designed to measure a specific aspect of performance, usability, durability, or convenience, and the results are incorporated into our overall scoring and ranking system.
The Roborock Qrevo Edge 2 improves on the original with stronger vacuuming, excellent mopping, a slimmer 3.14-inch design, and an upgraded dock. We bought one and put it through our independent tests to see how it compares and where it ranks among today’s best robot vacuums.
After testing more than 200 robot vacuums, we take a closer look at how far the category has come, from stronger cleaning and better mopping to smarter navigation, obstacle avoidance, and automated base stations.
The Quick Verdict: Bissell Pet Hair Eraser DualBrush 42943 The Bissell Pet Hair Eraser DualBrush 42943 is one of the most competitive upright vacuums Bissell has released in years. Its dual-roller floorhead picked up everything we placed in front of it on both hard floors and carpets, earned a perfect
We independently tested more than 125 cordless vacuums to identify the best options for pet hair. These top picks stand out for hair pickup, tangle resistance, filtration, dustbin capacity, and overall cordless vacuum performance.
Our Roborock Saros 20 Sonic review puts this premium robot vacuum through Vacuum Wars’ standardized tests, including carpet cleaning, mopping, obstacle avoidance, threshold climbing, battery efficiency, and pet hair. See how it compares with the Saros 20 and whether its advanced features justify the price.
The Bissell PowerClean DualBrush delivers excellent mixed-floor pickup, strong filtration, and above-average battery efficiency. Its small bin, heavy handheld design, and high noise level make it best for shoppers focused primarily on floor cleaning.