PEOPLE Readers Bought These Vacuums the Most in 2024 — and They’re All on Sale Now

Mar. 15, 2025

Photo:Amazon (4)In 2024, we have tested, recommended, and shared deals on hundreds ofrobot vacuums,stick vacuums,upright vacuums, andhandheld vacuums. Several picks stood out among the rest, becoming the most-purchased sweepers of 2024 among PEOPLE readers.These savvy shoppers voted with their dollars and selected the best vacuums in every category. Winners include a Shark upright vacuum, a two-in-one robot vacuum and mop, and a user-friendly portable handheld vacuum. Luckily, all of these best-sellers also happen to be on sale at Amazon right now. If you’re ready to upgrade your vacuum, shop these reader-favorite picks now.PEOPLE Readers’ Favorite Vacuums of 2024Best-Selling Upright:Shark Navigator Lift-Away Upright Vacuum, $150 (orig. $220)Best-Selling Robot:Zcwa Robot Vacuum and Mop Combo, $130 with coupon (orig. $240)Best-Selling Handheld:Upbooz Portable Handheld Vacuum, $26 with coupon (orig. $50)Best-Selling Stick:Shark Pet Cordless Stick Vacuum, $179 (orig. $260)Shark Navigator Lift-Away Upright VacuumAmazon$220$150 at AmazonMore than 1,500 PEOPLE readers snapped up Amazon’s number-one best-selling upright vacuum in 2024. The powerful full-size vacuum has swivel steering, which makes it easy to maneuver in tight spaces and around furniture. The downside of upright vacuums is often their weight and lack of portability for reaching tricky spaces, but this model offers a lift-away feature that detaches the vacuum pod. It makes an easy job of cleaning stairs, couches, and under furniture.It includes upholstery and crevice tools, a large dust cup, and a reusable HEPA filter that you can rinse in the sink to clean. This PEOPLE reader-approved pick has racked up over 78,000 perfect ratings from Amazon shoppers, and right now it’s on sale for $150.Zcwa Robot Vacuum and Mop Combo, $130 with couponAmazon$240$130 at AmazonThis combination robot mop and vacuum, which over 1,100 PEOPLE readers picked up in 2024, has double discounts at Amazon right now. The self-charging model has four efficient cleaning modes — auto clean, zig zag, spot clean, and edge clean — suitable for tackling big messes or keeping up with daily maintenance. It runs for up to 100 minutes on a single charge, covering up to 1290 square feet of living space in one go.The robot’s brush-free design eliminates the need to maintain and untangle hair from a roller, which is a job absolutely nobody wants. Snap up this pick now and save $100 on PEOPLE readers’ favorite robot vacuum of 2024.Upbooz Portable Handheld Vacuum, $26 with couponAmazon$50$26 at AmazonEnjoy up to 30 minutes of cord-free cleaning with this powerful handheld vacuum that over 900 PEOPLE readers snagged in 2024. It weighs less than a pound and is whisper quiet when in use. It comes with crevice, brush, and hose attachments designed to suck up dirt, dust, and crumbs from hard-to-reach areas like car seats and keyboards. Grab this convenient portable pick while it’s on sale for almost half-off at Amazon.Shark Pet Cordless Stick VacuumAmazon$260$179 at AmazonMore than 20,000 Amazon shoppers bought this Shark vacuum in the past month, which was also the year’s most popular stick vacuum among both PEOPLE readers andPEOPLE editors. Designed with pet owners in mind, it has a spacious dust cup and LED lights to illuminate hidden pet hair and debris. It can easily slide under furniture and maneuver in and around tight spaces.The Shark Pet Stick Vacuum is suitable for both carpeted and hard floors and boasts an impressive battery that lasts up to 40 minutes per charge. Don’t overlook this powerful cordless stick vacuum while it’s 31 percent off at Amazon.None of these top-selling picks speaking to you?  Keep scrolling to shop more PEOPLE reader-approved vacuums at Amazon.Black + Decker Powerseries+ 20V Max Stick VacuumAmazon$130$99 at AmazonLevoit Cordless Vacuum Cleaner, $160 with couponAmazon$200$160 at AmazonDrecell Cordless Handheld Vacuum Cleaner, $31 with couponAmazon$44$31 at Amazon

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In 2024, we have tested, recommended, and shared deals on hundreds ofrobot vacuums,stick vacuums,upright vacuums, andhandheld vacuums. Several picks stood out among the rest, becoming the most-purchased sweepers of 2024 among PEOPLE readers.These savvy shoppers voted with their dollars and selected the best vacuums in every category. Winners include a Shark upright vacuum, a two-in-one robot vacuum and mop, and a user-friendly portable handheld vacuum. Luckily, all of these best-sellers also happen to be on sale at Amazon right now. If you’re ready to upgrade your vacuum, shop these reader-favorite picks now.PEOPLE Readers’ Favorite Vacuums of 2024Best-Selling Upright:Shark Navigator Lift-Away Upright Vacuum, $150 (orig. $220)Best-Selling Robot:Zcwa Robot Vacuum and Mop Combo, $130 with coupon (orig. $240)Best-Selling Handheld:Upbooz Portable Handheld Vacuum, $26 with coupon (orig. $50)Best-Selling Stick:Shark Pet Cordless Stick Vacuum, $179 (orig. $260)Shark Navigator Lift-Away Upright VacuumAmazon$220$150 at AmazonMore than 1,500 PEOPLE readers snapped up Amazon’s number-one best-selling upright vacuum in 2024. The powerful full-size vacuum has swivel steering, which makes it easy to maneuver in tight spaces and around furniture. The downside of upright vacuums is often their weight and lack of portability for reaching tricky spaces, but this model offers a lift-away feature that detaches the vacuum pod. It makes an easy job of cleaning stairs, couches, and under furniture.It includes upholstery and crevice tools, a large dust cup, and a reusable HEPA filter that you can rinse in the sink to clean. This PEOPLE reader-approved pick has racked up over 78,000 perfect ratings from Amazon shoppers, and right now it’s on sale for $150.Zcwa Robot Vacuum and Mop Combo, $130 with couponAmazon$240$130 at AmazonThis combination robot mop and vacuum, which over 1,100 PEOPLE readers picked up in 2024, has double discounts at Amazon right now. The self-charging model has four efficient cleaning modes — auto clean, zig zag, spot clean, and edge clean — suitable for tackling big messes or keeping up with daily maintenance. It runs for up to 100 minutes on a single charge, covering up to 1290 square feet of living space in one go.The robot’s brush-free design eliminates the need to maintain and untangle hair from a roller, which is a job absolutely nobody wants. Snap up this pick now and save $100 on PEOPLE readers’ favorite robot vacuum of 2024.Upbooz Portable Handheld Vacuum, $26 with couponAmazon$50$26 at AmazonEnjoy up to 30 minutes of cord-free cleaning with this powerful handheld vacuum that over 900 PEOPLE readers snagged in 2024. It weighs less than a pound and is whisper quiet when in use. It comes with crevice, brush, and hose attachments designed to suck up dirt, dust, and crumbs from hard-to-reach areas like car seats and keyboards. Grab this convenient portable pick while it’s on sale for almost half-off at Amazon.Shark Pet Cordless Stick VacuumAmazon$260$179 at AmazonMore than 20,000 Amazon shoppers bought this Shark vacuum in the past month, which was also the year’s most popular stick vacuum among both PEOPLE readers andPEOPLE editors. Designed with pet owners in mind, it has a spacious dust cup and LED lights to illuminate hidden pet hair and debris. It can easily slide under furniture and maneuver in and around tight spaces.The Shark Pet Stick Vacuum is suitable for both carpeted and hard floors and boasts an impressive battery that lasts up to 40 minutes per charge. Don’t overlook this powerful cordless stick vacuum while it’s 31 percent off at Amazon.None of these top-selling picks speaking to you?  Keep scrolling to shop more PEOPLE reader-approved vacuums at Amazon.Black + Decker Powerseries+ 20V Max Stick VacuumAmazon$130$99 at AmazonLevoit Cordless Vacuum Cleaner, $160 with couponAmazon$200$160 at AmazonDrecell Cordless Handheld Vacuum Cleaner, $31 with couponAmazon$44$31 at Amazon

In 2024, we have tested, recommended, and shared deals on hundreds ofrobot vacuums,stick vacuums,upright vacuums, andhandheld vacuums. Several picks stood out among the rest, becoming the most-purchased sweepers of 2024 among PEOPLE readers.

These savvy shoppers voted with their dollars and selected the best vacuums in every category. Winners include a Shark upright vacuum, a two-in-one robot vacuum and mop, and a user-friendly portable handheld vacuum. Luckily, all of these best-sellers also happen to be on sale at Amazon right now. If you’re ready to upgrade your vacuum, shop these reader-favorite picks now.

PEOPLE Readers’ Favorite Vacuums of 2024

Shark Navigator Lift-Away Upright Vacuum

Amazon

$220$150 at Amazon

More than 1,500 PEOPLE readers snapped up Amazon’s number-one best-selling upright vacuum in 2024. The powerful full-size vacuum has swivel steering, which makes it easy to maneuver in tight spaces and around furniture. The downside of upright vacuums is often their weight and lack of portability for reaching tricky spaces, but this model offers a lift-away feature that detaches the vacuum pod. It makes an easy job of cleaning stairs, couches, and under furniture.

It includes upholstery and crevice tools, a large dust cup, and a reusable HEPA filter that you can rinse in the sink to clean. This PEOPLE reader-approved pick has racked up over 78,000 perfect ratings from Amazon shoppers, and right now it’s on sale for $150.

Zcwa Robot Vacuum and Mop Combo, $130 with coupon

$240$130 at Amazon

This combination robot mop and vacuum, which over 1,100 PEOPLE readers picked up in 2024, has double discounts at Amazon right now. The self-charging model has four efficient cleaning modes — auto clean, zig zag, spot clean, and edge clean — suitable for tackling big messes or keeping up with daily maintenance. It runs for up to 100 minutes on a single charge, covering up to 1290 square feet of living space in one go.

The robot’s brush-free design eliminates the need to maintain and untangle hair from a roller, which is a job absolutely nobody wants. Snap up this pick now and save $100 on PEOPLE readers’ favorite robot vacuum of 2024.

Upbooz Portable Handheld Vacuum, $26 with coupon

$50$26 at Amazon

Enjoy up to 30 minutes of cord-free cleaning with this powerful handheld vacuum that over 900 PEOPLE readers snagged in 2024. It weighs less than a pound and is whisper quiet when in use. It comes with crevice, brush, and hose attachments designed to suck up dirt, dust, and crumbs from hard-to-reach areas like car seats and keyboards. Grab this convenient portable pick while it’s on sale for almost half-off at Amazon.

Shark Pet Cordless Stick Vacuum

$260$179 at Amazon

More than 20,000 Amazon shoppers bought this Shark vacuum in the past month, which was also the year’s most popular stick vacuum among both PEOPLE readers andPEOPLE editors. Designed with pet owners in mind, it has a spacious dust cup and LED lights to illuminate hidden pet hair and debris. It can easily slide under furniture and maneuver in and around tight spaces.

The Shark Pet Stick Vacuum is suitable for both carpeted and hard floors and boasts an impressive battery that lasts up to 40 minutes per charge. Don’t overlook this powerful cordless stick vacuum while it’s 31 percent off at Amazon.

None of these top-selling picks speaking to you?  Keep scrolling to shop more PEOPLE reader-approved vacuums at Amazon.

Black + Decker Powerseries+ 20V Max Stick Vacuum

$130$99 at Amazon

Levoit Cordless Vacuum Cleaner, $160 with coupon

$200$160 at Amazon

Drecell Cordless Handheld Vacuum Cleaner, $31 with coupon

$44$31 at Amazon

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