Cordless Vacuums
23 models · 3 criteriaSuction, runtime & weight — honestly scored
Cleaning
Cleaning appliances
Suction numbers are the most inflated spec in the category. These tools score cleaning power on a compressed scale, weigh navigation and dock autonomy properly, and tell you when the cheaper model does the same job.
Our picks
The best of each category, with the score in the open
Every model scored on the same criteria. The podium below is the head of the full ranking, not a separate shortlist.
Robot Vacuums
36 models · 3 criteriaCleaning power, smarts & true autonomy
Wet-Dry Vacuum Mops
20 models · 3 criteriaVacuum + wash in one pass, honestly scored
Before you decide
Guides — Cleaning
How to read these scores
The same criteria, for every model in the category
We collect the specs model by model, verify them against the manufacturer listings, and normalize them onto measurable criteria that are identical for every model in the same category. The score out of 100 above comes from that — no manufacturer pays to be included or ranked higher.
We do not run a lab, and we say so plainly. What you can check is the method and the source behind every number.
The method in full