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Dyson V9 Motorbar Cordless Vacuum Review: Dyson’s New Budget Sweet Spot?

Dyson V9 Motorbar Vacuum Wars Review

Dyson recently introduced the V9 as a new entry in its cordless lineup, slotting it between the V8 and the V11 in terms of both price and features. It adopts the in-line body style Dyson popularized with the V10 and V11, comes in lighter than the V8, and is currently selling for significantly less than its original list price. In this review, we’ll cover the strengths and weaknesses of the Dyson V9 Motorbar and see how it stacks up against other cordless vacuums we’ve tested.

Shark PowerPro Flex Pet Plus Review: Excellent Cleaning, Hard to Recommend

Shark PowerPro Flex Pet Cordless Stick Vacuum Review

The Shark PowerPro Flex Pet Plus impressed us with excellent debris pickup, strong carpet deep-cleaning performance, and useful features like FloorDetect and the MultiFLEX wand. However, below-average power metrics, poor crevice cleaning, and a failed filtration test make it difficult to recommend at its current price.

Best (June 2026) Cordless Vacuums

June 2026 Best Cordless Vacuum Picks at Vacuum Wars

See Vacuum Wars’ picks for the best cordless vacuums of June 2026. Based on independent testing of more than 120 models, we explain why the Dyson V15 Detect remains our Best Overall pick, why the Levoit LVAC-200 moves up to Best Value, and why the KARDV V06 earns our top Budget recommendation.

KARDV V06 Review: The Bestselling Cordless Vacuum Under $100?

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The KARDV V06 cordless vacuum impressed us with strong carpet cleaning performance, excellent max-power battery life, and a lightweight design—all at a price under $100. In our testing, it surpassed the Tikom V500 to become Vacuum Wars’ top-ranked cordless vacuum in its price category.

Best (May 2026) Cordless Vacuums

May 2026 Best Cordless Vacuums

Vacuum Wars reveals the best cordless vacuums for May 2026, including our top picks for overall performance, best value, and best budget. Based on independent testing of more than 110 cordless vacuums, this guide breaks down how each model performed in cleaning tests, battery efficiency, usability, features, and more.

Best Vacuum Cleaners by Category: Our Top Picks and Best Value Picks

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We tested hundreds of vacuums across seven major categories to find the best overall and best value picks right now. Here are our current recommendations for upright, cordless, handheld, carpet cleaner, spot cleaner, hard floor cleaner, and robot vacuums based on our testing.

Best (April 2026) Cordless Vacuums

April 2026 Best Cordless Vacuums

Discover the best cordless vacuums for April 2026 based on Vacuum Wars’ independent testing of over 110 models. We break down the top picks for overall performance, best value, and budget—highlighting real-world cleaning results, features, and how each model compares to the competition.

Dyson PencilVac Fluffycones Review: The Slimmest Vacuum Comes With Tradeoffs

Dyson PencilVac Cordless Vacuum Review

We tested the Dyson PencilVac Fluffycones—Dyson’s slimmest and lightest vacuum yet. With a 38mm design, dual lasers, and a unique Fluffycones head, it’s built for hard floor agility. But with limited carpet performance, short battery life, and a very small dustbin, is it worth over $500? Here’s what you need to know.

Levoit Aero Cordless Vacuum Review: Is the Auto-Empty Upgrade Right for You?

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Does the new Levoit Aero justify its premium price tag over our long-running budget favorite, the LVAC 200? We put this auto-empty cordless vacuum through our studio evaluations to test its 97% carpet deep-clean rating, 70-minute battery life, and sealed HEPA filtration. See the full data breakdown to find out if the hands-free convenience is worth the upgrade.

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