The 12 Best Prime Day Vacuum Deals of 2023

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Now you can snag a dependable cleaning machine or upgrade your arsenal with a specialty appliance or two (a mop-vac combo, maybe?) at a great price.

This Amazon Prime Day, we’ve rounded up only the best deals on our favorite stick vacs, robot vacs, handheld vacs, and more—and we’ll keep this article updated with our finds until sales end tomorrow.

You can also check out the main Wirecutter Deals page or our Best Of Prime Day Deals for even more great discounts on Wirecutter’s expert-vetted picks.

Kenmore Elite CSV Max Cordless Stick Vacuum DS4095 — Budget PickWalmart deal price: $142; street price: $165

What we like: Our budget pick for the best cordless stick vacuum. Lightweight and agile. Cleans a variety of floor types well. Excellent brush roller. Large dust bin. Real-life run time of 38 minutes.

Other things to know: Lacks the convenient, versatile attachments that our top picks have for cleaning fur off upholstery, dusting shelves, or reaching into crannies. One-year warranty is sub-par. Non-replaceable battery limits lifespan.

Read our review of the best cordless stick vacuum.

iRobot Roomba i4 EVO Robot Vacuum — Top PickAmazon deal price: $200; street price: $250

What we like: One of our top robot vacuum picks. Better than competitors at getting pet hair out of rugs. Nimble navigation system helps consistently and thoroughly clean spaces large and small. Durable (and repairable) construction. Prime membership required.

Other things to know: Doesn't work quite as fast as some competing models. Privacy concerns have been raised by some after Amazon's acquisition of iRobot. Prime membership required.

Read our review of the best robot vacuum.

iRobot Roomba i4+ EVO Robot Vacuum — Top PickAmazon deal price: $350; street price: $550

What we like: Our self-emptying top pick for the best robot vacuum. Better than competitors at getting pet hair out of rugs. Nimble navigation system. Consistently and thoroughly cleans large spaces or small. Sturdy and repairable.

Other things to know: Charging dock automatically empties robot and stores debris in a disposable bag. Delayed shipping.

Read our review of the best robot vacuums.

Eufy Robovac Max 11S Robot Vacuum + $10 Newegg Gift Card — Pick VariantNewegg deal price: $130; street price: $190

What we like: A more powerful variant of our budget robot vacuum pick. Quiet, nimble, and affordable. Works best in small spaces with bare floors and short-pile rugs. Rarely gets stuck. A basic, bump-and-run bot.

Other things to know: Not as durable as our other budget pick, the Roomba 694. Struggles with debris in rugs, especially softer, thicker types. Deal includes $10 Newegg gift card (email delivery).

Read our review of the best robot vacuum.

iRobot Roomba i3 EVO Robot Vacuum — Pick VariantTarget deal price: $250; street price: $300Amazon deal price: $250; street price: $300

What we like: A slight variant of our top robot vacuum pick. Strong suction and tangle-resistant brushes. Smart assistant and navigation capabilities. Ideal for larger spaces with rugs and shedding pets.

Roborock Q5 Robot Vacuum — Also GreatAmazon deal price: $260 with code PRIMEDAYQ5; street price: $360Roborock deal price: $260 with code PRIMEDAYQ5; street price: $360Home Depot deal price: $260; street price: $360

What we like: Our also-great pick is a super-smart robot vacuum. Out-performs our top pick in mapping skills and battery life. App is easy to understand. Excels at cleaning low-and medium-pile carpet and hard floors.

Other things to know: No self-emptying charging station (see the "plus" model). Our top pick cleans thick rugs better. Not as durable or repairable as Roomba robot vacuums. Use code PRIMEDAYQ5 in cart to get the deal.

Read our review of the best robot vacuum.

Roborock Q5+ Robot Vacuum — Also GreatAmazon deal price: $400 with code PDQ5PLUS; street price: $600Roborock deal price: $400 with code PDQ5PLUS; street price: $600

What we like: Our also-great pick for robot vacuums. Bests our top picks for battery life, app use, mapping performance, and voice command response to Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant. Large bin. Excels at cleaning low- and medium-pile carpets and hard floors.

Other things to know: Unlike standard Q5, comes with charging station that empties debris into a disposable bag. Our top pick cleans thick rugs better. Not as durable or repairable as Roomba models. New low when you use code PDQ5PLUS. Buying from Amazon requires a Prime membership for the deal price.

Read our review of the best robot vacuum.

Black+Decker 16V Max Lithium DustBuster Hand Vacuum CHV1410L — Budget PickAmazon deal price: $40; street price: $55

What we like: Budget handheld vacuum pick. Perfect for quick, easy cleanups. Comfortable to handle. Convenient vertical charging base. About 10 minute battery life. Swing-out combo brush comes in handy.

Other things to know: Doesn't clean upholstery very effectively. Lacks a hose or pivoting nozzle. Prime membership required.

Read our review of the best handheld vacuum.

Bissell CrossWave Pet Pro Mop-Vacuum — Top PickAmazon deal price: $209; street price: $290

What we like: One of our top picks for best mop-vacuum combo. Better at cleaning range of messes than other options. Strong suction. Will last longer than cordless models. Can control how much cleaning liquid is dispensed. Pet-centric brushes and detergent, plus a strainer for easy cleanup.

Other things to know: Requires plugging in to an outlet. Very similar to the standard CrossWave, but slightly better at picking up hair. Prime membership required.

Read our review of the best mop-vacuum combo.

Bissell Little Green Portable Carpet Cleaner 1400B — Top PickBissell deal price: $86; street price: $120

What we like: Our top pick portable carpet and upholstery cleaner. Great for small messes. Ideal for pet owners and parents of young kids. Completely removed wine and chocolate stains with handheld suction brush, hot tap water, and cleaning formula.

Other things to know: Designed to tackle small areas only. Water tank is difficult to clean. One-year warranty is shorter than competition. Shipping is free.

Read our review of the best portable carpet and upholstery cleaner.

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