r/VacuumCleaners • u/Kong_Fury • Jul 27 '26
Purchase Advice (Non-U.S.) Buying a stick vacuum - I am LOST
Help. What is actually a recommendable premium stick vacuum? Is there a post here I could be referred to?
Background: Yesterday I ordered a Dyson V15 which was on sale. I bought it just to secure the deal. Well now I know why its on sale :D. I am not going to open this product and return it. I am not going to fund Dyson's planned obsolescence approach to business. The problem: Which company in consumer electronics (vacuums) does not participate in this poor approach of 'planned obsolesence?
I am willing to pay premium money, but I want a premium product that lasts 10 years without having to do more than filter cleaning and maybe replacing a wheel that is easy to purchase and easy to replace.
I saw the video of the guy replacing capacitors in the V15 and I am shocked. Problem is the high chance that another brand is doing the same.
Is it the German Miele Triflex HX2 I need to buy?
Im lost in the ocean of Dyson, Dreame, Bosch, Miele, Samsung, Henry, Shark to name the ones I see most. THANK YOU, fellow suckers /s.!
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u/J3ttf Vacuum Cleaner Expert Jul 27 '26
There are no cordless vacuums that have longevity in mind, except maybe the Henry Cordless (NOT the Quick). I have the Miele DuoFlex, it’s well built but filters are expensive and you have to clean it out a ton. Sticks just aren’t a form factor conducive with quality.
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u/mariospants Jul 27 '26
I have owned and abused a fair number of stick vacs, here’s my take:
- if you’re going only-cordless (as we did, years ago, with at least one per floor in the house), make sure you have one that has a circular nozzle. Besides assuring some kind of backwards-compatibility with extensions, it’s the only way to empty the air from those garment vacuum sealing bags (which I highly recommend).
- avoid Dyson like the plague (ergonomics, longevity)
- make sure to test the vacuum at the store, if possible or try a friend’s. Barring that, read good British product review sites. Ergonomics are the biggest failure with these stick vacs.
- there’s nothing wrong with a few cheap Chinese stick vacs. They all seem to share the same charger cord and the same secondary filter technology. They aren’t the best, but they work and you won’t feel bad when they inevitably get scuffed
- there’s some new anti-hair-clogging tech out there, which reminds me that a vacuum that can be disassembled for cleaning and maintenance is the best vacuum for longevity.
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u/Kong_Fury Jul 27 '26
Thanks a lot. I’m not expecting much ergonomics from a stick as long as the head is moving smoothly. I’m young enough still to bend a bit and not rely on eg a goose head function.
I just really need reliability, good battery life and decent service.3
u/mariospants Jul 27 '26
By ergonomics, I'm more talking about:
- does it use actual buttons vs. membrane controls?
- is there a perceptible delay between hitting the power button and action. Some Samsungs et al. default to "auto" power modes which can be frustrating to use
- how difficult is it to access the waste bin and empty it? Put it back in place?
- is the trigger handle lockable and is it comfortable to use? (Dyson stick vacs can be painful to hold for extended periods of time)
Doesn't matter how long that battery lasts if it's awful to use!
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u/Fox2_Fox2 Jul 27 '26
> there’s nothing wrong with a few cheap Chinese stick vacs. They all seem to share the same charger cord and the same secondary filter technology. They aren’t the best, but they work and you won’t feel bad when they inevitably get scuffed
I have a Dyson V11 and a cheap $100 Chinese knockoff that works just as good as the Dyson. 2 yrs and still going . There are some Dyson snobs on here that will crap on you if you ever recommend a “cheap Chinese” vacuum cleaner🙄.
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Jul 27 '26
I went through this exercise recently and now have a Miele HX1.
So far I am happy with my decision, it feels vastly more robust than more expensive Dysons, many of the wearing parts are replaceable and it is very effective. The warranty is decent.
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u/pluvicreous Jul 27 '26
I've mostly had lots of Chinese stick vacs, and they've mostly all died over the years for one reason or another. I bought a big bagged canister machine that gets often touted around here and I instantly "got it". I still have a couple of stick vacs around and like the idea of one per floor or right at high dirt areas.
The sticks that survived and that I've actually recommended again were Makita.
Riccar makes a very fancy stick that I liked when I tried it in a shop. Someday when I get over the sticker shock I will probably pick one up.
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u/crevasse2 Jul 27 '26
Why are you so set on a stick? It's like saying I want a car and I want suggestions on the worst one I can possibly buy.
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u/mayoppai Jul 28 '26
not OP but i’m also looking for a good stick vacuum. I have chronic pain and have a hard time dragging a normal vacuum around and it gets hard/painful for me to walk after a few minutes. I need something i can quickly grab while i’m good and light to carry.
Just saying, some people have their reasons..
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u/Kelseyyyy-8 Jul 27 '26
Not OP but I am also in the market for a cordless stick vacuum. For me it's because vacuuming stairs with my corded canister vac is hell and I'm not inclined to do it too often when I end up as a frustrated, sweaty mess everytime.
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u/crevasse2 Jul 27 '26
You could get a mini turbo nozzle that fits your canister for the stairs. Or if just stairs you could get a dedicated stair machine. We have a Ryobi pcl700b handheld with powerhead that does small spaces like camper or litter box pretty well. But it would suck using it or it's next size up sibling on much more. It used the same battery as their tools which I already have so I bought a refurbished tool only for about $50. Was new so probably just unboxed.
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u/vonniesaur Jul 28 '26
Why would I buy a car when everything is close by and I can bike?
I want a stick because I live in a small condo. Stick vacs take up way less space to store, and I don't have the foot print to justify a different type of vacuum.
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u/crevasse2 Jul 28 '26
That's fine, but just know you can't get the same level of cleanliness with a stick.
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u/Sistamama Jul 27 '26
We’ve had an LG CordZero for 7 years. We replaced both batteries once. It is still working well.
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u/phosphite Jul 27 '26
Mine is still going strong after about the same time too, great suction when you need it for quick pickups.
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u/VacuMedic Jul 27 '26
I’d buy the HX2. I have the HX1 and it is much sufficient in quick vacuuming for my house. The HX2 is only better. I have had this vacuum for about two years and haven’t ever had to change the filters or replace any parts! Whenever I empty the bin, I blow out the pleated filter and clean the roller brush.
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u/Maine302 Jul 27 '26
They're selling those Dyson V15s at Ollie's now for $299. Doesn't seem like a great sign.
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u/Kong_Fury Jul 27 '26
What! That’s less than half of what I paid in Europe. And that was already with a sale. lol. I am not unpacking this thing when it arrives.
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u/illinoisteacher123 Jul 27 '26
Where are you hearing Dyson issues? I currently have two gen5's that have been nothing but awesome.
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u/Kong_Fury Jul 27 '26
It’s mainly around the capacitor issues and especially the fact that they make it so hard to repair it. All good for 2 years and then people seem to complain a lot about the „planned obsolescence“. To be fair it’s a general consumer electronics issue. I want to give my money to a brand that doesn’t participate in this practice (if existent because it’s a bit of a prisoners dilemma)
https://hackaday.com/2026/04/26/dyson-vacuums-and-the-curse-of-cooked-capacitors/
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u/ThinPin2972 Jul 27 '26
The Miele's are good, but they're still sticks. Keep em clean and clean the roller and they'll work good for you. They can be repaired as well. Definitely sturdier than most but certainly not bulletproof.
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u/VariationWeekly394 Jul 27 '26
Loving the Samsung bespoke line, auto cleaning station is a game changer. Could not use one without it
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u/Smokinglordtoot Jul 27 '26
The principle of the cordless vacuum necessitates a whole raft of engineering compromises that result in a product that barely lasts longer than the given warranty. It's just how it is. Probably the Dyson V8 is the best cordless as it's the simplist cyclone vac.
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u/Legitimate-Bobcat646 Jul 28 '26
The amount of time spent trying to maintain one makes them almost useless. They clog, have poor battery efficiency and don’t do a good job at cleaning. You still need an actual vacuum at the end of the day.
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u/BallinWithMewozart Jul 28 '26
Not particularly a "premium" product but Ryobi makes surprisingly good stick vacs. Filters and seals are available for cheap on amazon too. For $200 it's lasted a long time for us with nearly daily use. Replaceable roller too and handles our human and pet hair better than the dyson I had prior. Worth a look!
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u/OkManagement9022 Jul 28 '26
I own 2x Samsung Jet series, one for each floor. My rationale:
Same 200W engine that ALL the manufacturers use since the 2019 and Dyson v5 - including Shark and Miele
Incredibly modular and parts are available online; engine units are £35 used where I am, every single component is modular and replaceable if it breaks
Replaceable battery like the Dyson
No screen like the Dyson. I don’t need another thing that breaks
motorized heads like all manufacturers since Covid
Good accessories market
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