5 Best Vacuums Under $200 (2022 Spring)

Style: Strong and simple

Cleaning Effectiveness: A

Weight: 19 pounds

Power Source: Corded Electric

The BISSELL Cleanview Upright Vacuum did very well in our carpet and floor cleaning tests. 

We put this upright vacuum cleaner to the test by using it on carpets filled with dust, dirt, and furniture to see how well it maneuvers and cleans. 

It comes with specialized pet tools including the pet hair corner tool and the pet turbo eraser tool. 

These are both great for removing stubborn pet hair that other vacuums aren’t powerful enough to get rid of.

The swivel steering feature makes moving around furniture and obstacles easy, and the design makes this vacuum easy to use and carry.

What Reviewers Say

1. “You can’t beat the price for the features.”
2. “It’s really easy to assemble out of the box.”
3. “While you can’t pick it up with one finger, if you can handle a gallon of milk then you’ll find it nice and light.”
4. “I really like that there are no hand controls.”
5. “I would definitely recommend this to anyone, pets or no pets.”
6. “The first time we used it the belt busted that makes it work.”

Features & Considerations

1. Brush roll and scatter-free technology work together to pick up embedded pet hair
2. Automatic cord wraps itself up with the push of a button
3. Triple-action brush roll loosens and lifts embedded dirt and pet hair
4. Scatter-free technology makes it easy to clean hard floors
5. Every purchase saves pets
6. 27 inch cord length gives you lots of distance when cleaning
7. 16 pounds means it’s fairly lightweight
8. 1 liter dirt cup capacity means you’ll pickup more dirt and empty less often
9. The dimensions of this product are 13 x 14 x 46 inches

Style: Thin and lightweight

Cleaning Effectiveness: A-

Weight: 3.3 pounds

Power Source: Battery

The MOOSOO Cordless Vacuum is a handheld vacuum cleaner that did well removing dust and allergens. We used it on our carpets and floors, here’s what we noticed:

1. It quickly picks up dirt and debris from floors
2. It is very easy to maneuver since it only weighs 3 pounds
3. It didn’t do the best on removing dirt in carpets, but it removed most of the dirt

This vacuum can be easily attached to walls. It is great for tight spaces and efficiently removes crumbs and dust from floors and carpets. 

In our purchase, we received the MOOSOO vacuum cleaner, a motorized floor brush, 2 in 1 dusting brush, light aluminum alloy tube, AC power adapter, wall bracket, cleaning tool, and a user manual.

We highly recommend this cordless vacuum for anyone looking to quickly clean their floors and carpets with ease. 

What Reviewers Say

1. “It really is lightweight. It’s so light I could vacuum the wall with the head on if I wanted to.”
2. “There’s a light on the head so you can see all the dirt you’re about to clean up.”
3. “You can keep it standing up while it charges.”
4. “Advanced warning system. It stops brush and flashes if you catch the brush up in something instead of wearing out the belt.”
5. “1 year after I purchase it, this vacuum still works great.”

Features & Considerations

1. Performs well on all floors including hardwood, carpet, tile, and marble
2. Flexible head angle allows movement in corners and hard to reach areas
3. LED dust searchlight illuminates the floor to help you see what needs to be cleaned
4. Multi-use design makes this vacuum work great on your car, sofa, curtains
5. Cyclonic filtration system capture dust and purifies air
6. Powerful batteries provide strong suction and cleaning power
7. Washable HEPA filter can be easily detached
8. The dimensions of this product are 44.1 x 9 x 10.2 inches

Style: Simple

Cleaning Effectiveness: A-

Weight: 9 pounds

Power Source: Corded Electric

The Oreck Upright Vacuum is a very simple yet powerful upright vacuum. It works great on a variety of surfaces, including:

1. Carpet
2. Wooden floor
3. Laminate floor
4. Bare floor
5. Tile floor

This vacuum removed most dirt and dust. After we used it to clean our dirty carpets, the room smelled much more fresh.

The 35 ft. power cord is great for anyone cleaning a large room, such as a living room or an office. Also, the low profile design makes it easy to move around furniture and turn.

We also liked the 12 inch wide cleaning path because it reduced the number of times we had to clean back and forth across our carpet and floor. 

The high-speed roller brush quickly picks up dirt and debris while saving you time cleaning.

What Reviewers Say

1. “This vacuum sucks up dirt like nobody’s business.”
2. “This thing is lightweight, about as much as a gallon of milk.”
3. “The vacuum is easy to work on if you ever have to.”
4. “The beefy motor is powerful and sucks up everything just fine.”
5. “Swapping out the bags is easy.”
6. “This vacuum is great for pet hair, don’t listen to the people who say it’s not good for pet hair.”

Features & Considerations

1. 35 foot power cord makes cleaning large areas easy
2. Low profile design is great for messes in hard to reach areas
3. 12-inch wide cleaning path picks up lots of dust
4. Disposable inner bag is easy to replace
5. This vacuum weighs 9 pounds
6. The dimensions of this product are 6 x 13 x 35 inches

Style: Classic

Cleaning Effectiveness: B+

Weight: 8.7 pounds

Power Source: Corded Electric

The Shark Navigator Vacuum is our pick for the best Shark vacuum under $200 for several reasons:

1. It is easy to maneuver around objects
2. It’s powerful motor and anti-allergen seal technology powerfully traps dust and allergens
3. It only weighs 12.5 pounds and doesn’t take lots of storage space
4. The brushroll shutoff feature allows for both deep carpet and gentle bare floor cleaning
5. The wide upholstery tool, dusting brush, 24 inch crevice tool, and 5.5 inch crevice tool work efficiently together and make the cleaning experience easy

We recommend this vacuum for those with carpets full of pet hair and dust, and for those who need to clean everyday. This vacuum is also great for people who might only need to clean once a week.

What Reviewers Say

1. “The suction is great.”
2. “The attachments work great.”
3. “I’d recommend this vacuum cleaner, but if you’ve got a bigger budget, go with something else.”
4. “A powerful and maneuverable vacuum.”
5. “This vacuum is great but it’s not the easiest to use on stairs.”
6. “It is very effective on carpets.”
7. “Seriously powerful.”

Features & Considerations

1. Lift-away feature makes it easy to clean hard-to-reach areas
2. 8.7 pound design makes it easy to carry
3. Crevice and upholstery tools improve the overall clean
4. 25 foot cord length lets users clean large distances
5. The dimensions of this product are 15 x 11.4 x 45.5 inches

Style: Modern

Cleaning Effectiveness: B+

Weight: 4.4 pounds

Power Source: Battery

When we tested this robot vacuum on our test floors, it picked up around 95% of all messes. When we used it on our carpets, it also did very well. 

This compact robot vacuum is equipped with two side brushes and a main brush to quickly remove any dust and dirt from carpets and floors.

It will sweep, lift, and vacuum to clean an entire floor, a small area, or even the edge of your floor. The simple design makes it easy to use and control. 

The ECOVACS Smart App comes with over 5 advanced features including:

1. Direct control
2. Scheduling
3. Status updates
4. Cleaning modes
5. Accessories status

This robot vacuum is built with up to 110 minutes of runtime. We highly recommend it to those who don’t necessarily enjoy vacuuming themselves and would rather simply press a button. 

What Reviewers Say

1. “Unpacking the unit was fairly simple. Everything is arranged to be easily removed from the box.”
2. “Setting the Deebot 500 loose on your floor is like setting a new puppy down on the floor in your house for the first time.”
3. “Simple and quick setup.”
4. “Less expensive than full-featured robot vacuums.”
5. “Random navigation gets stuck a lot and doesn’t clean completely.”
6. “It works very quietly and has very strong cleaning power.”

Features & Considerations

1. Up to 110 minutes of runtime means you won’t have to charge it very often
2. The simple design makes it easy to use and control
3. It can easily clear door sills and carpets up to 14 mm and reach under furniture with its low-profile
4. You can start, stop, or charge the DEEBOT vacuum with Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, or your mobile device
5. It is easy to return. When it finishes cleaning or the battery is low, it will automatically return to the charging dock to prepare for its next cleaning
6. Anti-collision sensors ensure a thorough and safe cleaning
7. The dimensions of this product are 12.9 x 12.9 x 3.07 pounds