Top 10 best vacuum cleaners of 2024

Everyone needs a vacuum cleaner at home, whether you live in a big or small place. A vacuum cleaner is essential for household chores and therefore necessary to keep your home clean on a regular basis. Depending on the size of your home, how often you vacuum and how much convenience you want, you can choose from different types of vacuum cleaners. For example, there’s the cordless vacuum cleaner (also known as a stick vacuum) for ease of use, a robot vacuum cleaner if you want to be completely unburdened, and of course the traditional corded vacuum cleaner if you prefer to do the cleaning yourself.
There’s something for everyone and plenty of choice in every price range. However, the range is so large – for each type of vacuum there are dozens of brands with countless models – that it’s easy to lose track. 
Once you’ve decided which type of vacuum cleaner you want (robot, cordless or traditional), you can quickly and easily find and order the best vacuum cleaner in the top 10 below. You can find more information about vacuum cleaners in one of the many blogs on Draadlozestofzuigers.com, where you can also compare vacuum cleaners. You’ll also find more specific information there about robot vacuums and other types of vacuum cleaners.

The top 10 best vacuum cleaners of the moment has been compiled with great care. We didn’t just look at the price/quality ratio, but also at the warranty conditions, the brand, suction power, whether the products live up to their promises, our own experiences, the seller, and independent reviews and buyer experiences. All of this has resulted in the top 10 below, with something suitable for everyone. Avoid disappointment by taking advantage of the research we’ve already done for you and get real value for your money.

Top 10 best vacuum cleaners

1. Rowenta Compact Power Cyclonic

Available at bol.com for € 135,-, view here

This Rowenta bagless vacuum cleaner is powerful and, despite its compact design, has a large capacity and is ideal for keeping any home clean. The large XXL 2.5-litre capacity makes cleaning easier because you don’t have to empty the container as often. The sleek, compact design is easy to store, even in the smallest cupboards or storage spaces. Discover this bagless vacuum cleaner designed for maximum ease of use, with a dust container that’s easy to empty. Long-lasting and thorough cleaning results are within reach thanks to advanced Cyclone technology, which provides deep cleaning and effective separation of air and dust. Thanks to the powerful combination of an EffiTech motor and an efficient floor nozzle, you’ll have clean floors in no time, every day.

2. iRobot Roomba 960

Available at coolblue.nl for € 449,-, view here

The iRobot Roomba 960 is part of the Roomba 900 series and is one of iRobot’s most advanced robot vacuum cleaners. This is mainly due to its sophisticated sensors. These allow the robot to scan the room and create an efficient cleaning plan. It also scans where dirt accumulates and focuses extra attention on those areas. The robot features smart area demarcation, which lets you have it clean a specific room or block off areas where it’s not allowed to go. Is the robot vacuum out of battery but not yet finished? It automatically returns to the charging station, recharges and then continues where it left off. The app for the iRobot Roomba 960 offers more options than simply turning the robot on and off. You can easily set up a cleaning schedule for the whole week and see how far along the robot is in its current cleaning cycle. On a map of your home you can see exactly where the robot is and how the cleaning is going. 

3. Dyson V11 Absolute Extra

Available at coolblue.nl for € 649,-, view here

With the Dyson V11 Absolute Extra you get a powerful cordless stick vacuum cleaner at home. Thanks to its strong suction power, this Dyson is perfect for thoroughly cleaning your home. You can use this Dyson for up to 60 minutes on a single charge without recharging the battery in between. The torque floor nozzle makes this Dyson suitable for all floor types. Because the V11 has a replaceable battery, you can also use this V11 Absolute for larger cleaning jobs. The LCD screen gives you real-time information about the status of the machine and battery life, and also shows error messages. Even when the 0.76-litre dust container is full, you don’t lose suction power.
On a full battery the Dyson V11 Absolute Extra already lasts up to an hour, but thanks to the removable battery you can double this runtime. You can easily swap the battery using the click system. Ideal for larger households or major cleaning sessions.

4. Blaupunkt Bluebot XBOOST - Robot vacuum cleaner

Available at bol.com for € 299,-, view here

This robot vacuum cleaner takes great care of your floors by vacuuming and, if desired, mopping them as well. For the mopping function you fill the water reservoir with water and optionally some detergent. Do you have pets or lots of carpets at home? No problem at all! The suction nozzle with rotating brushes deals with this thoroughly. And if you’re sensitive to dust, this robot is also a great help. Thanks to the special HEPA filter, this robot is suitable for people with a dust allergy. In the app you can see the progress of the cleaning cycle and set the cleaning schedule.

5. Dyson V8 Absolute Extra - Stick vacuum cleaner

Available at bol.com for € 435,-, view here

Suitable for all floor types. The Fluffy floor nozzle removes fine dust and larger debris from hard floors. The motorised turbo brush, on the other hand, is suitable for removing stubborn dirt from carpets. Up to 40 minutes of runtime. Delivers 40 minutes of constant suction in regular mode and 7 minutes in MAX mode. Fully charges in 5 hours.
Perfectly balanced for cleaning from floor to ceiling. Comes with a removable aluminium tube and accessories so you can clean on top, underneath and in between. Easy to convert into a handheld vacuum. By removing the tube and using the different accessories, it’s easy to use in the car, on the stairs and on furniture.

6. Philips Performer Silent Cat & Dog

Available at coolblue.nl for € 217,-, view here

With the Philips Performer Silent Cat & Dog FC8784/09 + Veripart vacuum cleaner bags for Philips (28 pieces) you get a vacuum cleaner and a lifetime supply of vacuum bags in one. With this Philips you can clean not only hard floors, wooden floors or low-pile carpet, but also your furniture. You receive a powerful combination brush, a parquet brush én a mini turbo brush. This makes it easy to vacuum stairs, furniture and, for example, the back seat of your car. For other vacuuming tasks you get small accessories. Use the crevice tool for skirting boards and the soft dusting brush to clean lampshades. Does your dog or cat often lie on the furniture or travel along in the car? Then this is a very good choice for you.

7. AEG CX7-1-30IW - Stick vacuum cleaner

Available at bol.com for € 139,-, view here

This stick vacuum cleaner is a cordless 2-in-1 vacuum with excellent flexibility. Thanks to the 180° EasySteer technology, this vacuum is easy to manoeuvre on all floor types. The AEG CX7 has a powerful Lithium TurboPower battery that lets you vacuum for up to 30 minutes, making it a great secondary vacuum cleaner. The motorised nozzle is specially designed for textile surfaces so you can easily remove pet hair and dirt. Weighing only 2.32 kg, this vacuum cleaner is very light.

8. iRobot Roomba e5

Available at coolblue.nl for € 339,-, view here

The iRobot Roomba e5 has impressive suction power. The 2 updated rotating central brushes ensure that coarse dirt doesn’t get tangled in the suction nozzle and cause blockages. Handy, especially if you have pets. You can easily remove the dust container from the robot and rinse it under the tap. This also removes fine dust from the container so the robot maintains its suction power for longer. If the robot’s dirt-detection system encounters more dirt in a certain area, it will make an extra pass over it. Want the robot to stay out of the kitchen while you’re cooking? Use the included virtual wall to define this no-go zone. You set this up via the app.

9. MEDION MD18600 - Robot vacuum cleaner

Available at bol.com for € 128,95, view here

Looking for a basic robot vacuum that helps you with the vacuuming at home? Then the Medion MD18600 - Robotstofzuiger - Wit is a good fit for you. This robot is suitable for hard floors and has a runtime of up to 90 minutes. Battery empty? The vacuum automatically returns to the included charging station and recharges itself. The robot vacuum ensures that parquet, tiles, laminate and carpets are cleaned independently. The side brushes sweep up all dust and dirt. Thanks to its compact height, the device easily fits under most pieces of furniture. The infrared sensors on the underside prevent the robot from falling down the stairs. Thanks to the additional infrared sensors, the robot reliably avoids obstacles during operation and prevents collisions and accidents.

10. AEG LX7-2-CR-A - Animal Edition

Available at bol.com for € 159,-, view here

This bagless vacuum cleaner is ideal for homes with mainly hard floors and parquet. It has very strong suction power on hard floors. Do you have pets? Vacuuming up dog and cat hair is no problem for the AEG LX7-2-CR-A thanks to the special turbo brush. In addition, this vacuum cleaner comes standard with a special parquet brush, which is particularly suitable for more delicate floors such as marble and untreated wood. At just 5 kg, it’s very light for a vacuum cleaner. As a result, it moves smoothly and is easy to lift. The AEG LX7-2-CR-A has a relatively short 6 m cord, which makes it especially suitable for smaller rooms.

Dyson vacuum cleaners

Dyson is a very well-known and highly rated brand, which you’ll also find several times in the top 10 above. There’s a dedicated blog post about Dyson that’s very popular, which goes into detail about the differences between the various Dyson models. Interesting and useful to read: "What is the difference between the Dyson V8, Dyson V10 and Dyson V11 cordless vacuum cleaner?".