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Vacuum Cleaners with the Most Suction Power

Over the years, weโ€™ve put more than 100 upright vacuums through rigorous testingโ€”measuring sealed suction, airflow and usable suction. Until now, however, weโ€™ve never distilled those results into a ranking based solely on raw powerโ€”so thatโ€™s exactly what youโ€™ll find here.

Shark Rotator Pet Upright Vacuum Review: A Solid Mid-Range Upright for Pet Owners

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The Shark Rotator Pet ZU102 is a mid-level upright vacuum that delivers strong cleaning performance and user-friendly features at a reasonable price. After putting it through weeks of hands-on testing, we break down the pros and cons of this pet-friendly model and reveal whether it earned a spot on the Vacuum Wars Top 10 Upright Vacuums list. If youโ€™re looking for a reliable vacuum that balances power, features, and value, this review covers everything you need to know.

The Best Third-Party Vacuum Lasers You Can Buy

Third-party vacuum lasers video

Welcome to our competition and review of the best third-party vacuum lasers. Many vacuums have been made with bulb headlights to enhance cleaning and more recently, LED lights became more popular as they offer better illumination and are longer lasting. However, in 2021, Dyson raised the bar with the V15 Detect, introducing a green laser that illuminated dust and debris on hard floors in a way that was truly revolutionary. In this vacuum laser review, we will explore some popular third-party vacuum lasers and present our top choice.

Eureka Quickshift OmniVerse Upright Vacuum Review: The Best Value Upright?

Eureka Omniverse Quickshift Upright Vacuum Cleaner

At Vacuum Wars, we’ve tested countless upright vacuumsโ€”but the Eureka QuickShift OmniVerse quickly caught our attention with its affordable price and surprisingly strong performance. We purchased the OmniVerse and put it through our usual lineup of hands-on tests over several weeks. In this review, we explore its key features, cleaning ability, and usability, and explain how it earned a well-deserved place on our Top 10 Upright Vacuums list for 2025.

Shark PowerDetect Upright Vacuum Review: Sharkโ€™s Most Powerful Model Ranked #1

Shark’s PowerDetect is its newest and most advanced upright vacuum to date. Promising next-level suction and smart features, itโ€™s now ranked #1 in the Vacuum Wars upright vacuum leaderboard after rigorous testing. In this review, we reveal what makes it the most powerful Shark upright weโ€™ve testedโ€”and why it might be the best upright vacuum of the year.

Best Budget Vacuums of 2024: Top Affordable Picks from Vacuum Wa

The best budget picks from Vacuum Wars.

At Vacuum Wars, weโ€™ve tested hundreds of vacuums, and while premium models often steal the spotlight, there are plenty of budget-friendly options that still perform well. In this roundup, we reveal our top affordable vacuum picks of 2024โ€”covering robot vacuums, cordless models, uprights, and moreโ€”based on real-world tests and data.

Amazon Basics Upright Vacuum – Itโ€™s Cheap, but is it GOOD?

Amazon Basics Upright Review

Amazon Basics has entered the vacuum cleaner market with the Amazon Basics Upright. Their first offering is essentially a clone of one of the cheapest vacuums on the market, the Bissell PowerForce Helix 2112.ย We bought one and put it through a series of tests to see how it performed. Amazon

Shark Rotator Lift-Away DuoClean Pro ZU782 Review

Shark Rotator Lift-Away DuoClean Pro ZU782

Welcome to another Vacuum Wars upright vacuum review. This time it’s a Shark Rotator Lift-Away DuoClean Pro ZU782 review. Shark kept with its own traditions and gave it a long name that includes some of the brand’s proven technologies. The layman will likely call this vacuum the Shark ZU782 Rotator

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Christopher White is the CEO of Vacuum Wars, the premier YouTube channel dedicated to vacuum cleaner reviews. Over the past eight years, Vacuum Wars has become a trusted resource, meticulously reviewing hundreds of robot vacuums, cordless vacuums, carpet cleaners, and various floor care products. Known for their comprehensive in-house testing, Vacuum Wars has built one of the most extensive databases of vacuum cleaner metrics available. Under Christopherโ€™s leadership, the channel has maintained a strict no-sponsorship policy, ensuring that all reviews remain unbiased and trustworthy. This dedication to integrity has garnered a loyal following of over 300,000 subscribers who rely on their expert advice. Christopher is also a recognized authority on robot vacuums, boasting one of the largest private collections of these devices worldwide. Learn more.

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