Tikom V500 Wins Best Cordless Vacuum Under $100 for 2025

Each year, we evaluate dozens of cordless vacuums across a wide range of price points, and while most budget models struggle to stand out, one vacuum in particular impressed us in all the right ways. The Tikom V500 has earned our Best Cordless Vacuum Under $100 award for 2025—not because it’s perfect, but because it gets the fundamentals right at a price that’s hard to beat.

A Surprising Standout in the Budget Category

The Tikom V500 is a newer best-seller that we purchased specifically to see how it would fare in our 2025 Best Cordless Vacuums competition. With a sub-$100 price tag, we went in with modest expectations. But just like its many positive Amazon reviews, our evaluations confirmed that this vacuum punches above its weight.

Despite being among the lowest-priced vacuums in our testing system, the V500 ranked the highest of any cordless vacuum under $100 that we have evaluated. It offered a solid balance of usability, performance, and thoughtful design, making it an easy pick for this award.

Performance That Defies the Price

Here’s what impressed us the most:

• Strong Pickup on All Surfaces: The Tikom V500 delivered strong debris pickup on both hard floors and carpet, outperforming other vacuums in its class.
• Anti-Tangle Brushroll: It successfully resisted hair tangles in our 14-inch hair evaluation—a rare achievement at this price point.
• Above-Average Dust Bin Capacity: With a bin size of 1,300 ml (compared to an average of about 761 ml), it holds nearly double the debris of many competitors. That means fewer interruptions to empty it.
• Digital Battery Life Indicator: A welcome touch in this price range, making it easier to track remaining runtime.
• LED Headlights: Helpful for spotting dirt in darker areas and under furniture.

Lightweight and User-Friendly

One of the V500’s standout features is its lightweight handle—just 3.4 pounds—which makes it easy to maneuver, especially for quick cleanups or users who don’t want to lug around a heavy vacuum.

It also comes with a length-adjustable wand and a decent set of attachments, including a crevice tool and a 2-in-1 soft dusting brush, adding versatility for above-floor cleaning tasks.

Its noise level was even slightly better than average, scoring an 8 on our scale (where 7.5 is average), meaning it’s not the quietest vacuum we’ve evaluated, but far from the loudest.

Reasonable Trade-Offs

Of course, no vacuum in this price category is without compromises. The Tikom V500 scored below average in both power and battery life, though this is expected and forgivable in the under-$100 bracket.

For example, its sealed suction gave us only 50 inches of water lift. When we tally up the average sealed suction of all cordless vacuums we have evaluated, that average score is 74 inches.

With a 32-minute runtime on low power, its battery life is below average; however, this may not be a concern for users who primarily need a low-cost cordless vacuum for quick cleanups.

Declared Winner: Best Cordless Vacuum Under $100 2025

The Tikom V500 isn’t trying to compete with premium cordless vacuums—and it doesn’t need to. What it offers is an impressive package of solid cleaning performance, useful features, and some smart design choices, all for under $100.

In a crowded market of budget-friendly cordless vacuums, the V500 stands out as well-rounded and practical, and that’s why it takes home our award for Best Cordless Vacuum Under $100 for 2025.