Best vacuum cleaners under $100

Cheap uprights, sticks, canisters, and handhelds from Eureka, Bissell, Shark, and Dirt Devil that still clean a whole home—ranked by value, not by how many attachments fit in the box.

By Maren Solberg Senior Product Editor

Last Updated Sep 29, 2026

1 Top pick

4K+ bought in past month

Outstanding 9.8

Eureka Whirlwind Bagless Canister NEN110A

★★★★★

Bagless canister with a big review history under $100.
Lightweight corded body works on carpet and hard floors.
Same canister reach as #2 without the ongoing bag cost.

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Best bagless canisterCanister reach with no bags to buy

Bagless canister with a big review history under $100.
Lightweight corded body works on carpet and hard floors.
Same canister reach as #2 without the ongoing bag cost.

Pros

No bags to buy
Hose reach for stairs
Strong buyer history

Cons

Emptying a bagless cup is dustier
Corded

Who it’s for

Canister fans who do not want to buy bags.

Who it’s not for

Allergies matter most—the bagged #2 is cleaner to empty.

7K+ bought in past month

Excellent 9.6

Eureka 3670M Bagged Canister

★★★★☆

Canister plus hose reaches stairs and under furniture better than an upright.
Bagged design seals dust away—comes with 5 bags.
Pick this when you clean more corners and stairs than open floor.

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Best canisterReaches stairs and drapes, seals dust in bags

Canister plus hose reaches stairs and under furniture better than an upright.
Bagged design seals dust away—comes with 5 bags.
Pick this when you clean more corners and stairs than open floor.

Pros

Hose reach for stairs and furniture
Bagged: less dust when emptying
Light canister body

Cons

You will buy replacement bags
Canister drags behind you

Who it’s for

Multi-level homes and allergy-conscious buyers.

Who it’s not for

You hate buying bags—see the bagless canister (#1).

10K+ bought in past month

Excellent 9.5

Eureka Airspeed Ultra-Lightweight NEU10AE5

★★★★☆

Full-size corded upright for well under $100, with a five-figure review pile.
Ultra-light Airspeed body is easy to carry upstairs and push all week.
No other pick here cleans more floor per dollar.

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Best valueFull-size upright for well under $100

Full-size corded upright for well under $100, with a five-figure review pile.
Ultra-light Airspeed body is easy to carry upstairs and push all week.
No other pick here cleans more floor per dollar.

Pros

Corded, so runtime never runs out
Bagless cup: no bags to keep buying
Light enough for older users and small spaces

Cons

Cord to manage room to room
Not a sealed-HEPA premium machine

Who it’s for

Anyone who wants one cheap vacuum for the whole home.

Who it’s not for

You only want a cordless stick for quick pickups.

6K+ bought in past month

Great 9.4

Eureka PowerSpeed Lightweight Upright NEU280

★★★★☆

PowerSpeed upright body is built for carpet passes, not just hard floors.
Steady monthly sales and a deep review history at a sub-$100 price.
Pick this over #3 when most of your floors are carpet.

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Best for carpetBigger upright built for carpet

PowerSpeed upright body is built for carpet passes, not just hard floors.
Steady monthly sales and a deep review history at a sub-$100 price.
Pick this over #3 when most of your floors are carpet.

Pros

Upright brushroll suited to carpet
Bagless design keeps running costs low
Large buyer history

Cons

Heavier than the Airspeed
Corded only

Who it’s for

Homes with a lot of carpet or area rugs.

Who it’s not for

Your home is mostly hard floor—#3 is lighter and cheaper.

20K+ bought in past month

Great 9.3

Bissell CleanView Compact 3508

★★★★☆

One of the best-selling uprights on Amazon at a very low price.
Under 8 lbs with a removable extension wand for above-floor spots.
Great fit for small spaces—less so for big carpeted homes.

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Best compact uprightUnder 8 lb for apartments and dorms

One of the best-selling uprights on Amazon at a very low price.
Under 8 lbs with a removable extension wand for above-floor spots.
Great fit for small spaces—less so for big carpeted homes.

Pros

Very light
Low price
Extension wand

Cons

No carpet height adjustment
Small dirt cup for large homes

Who it’s for

Apartments, dorms, and small homes.

Who it’s not for

You have lots of thick carpet—pick #3.

10K+ bought in past month

Very good 9.1

Bissell Featherweight Stick 2033M

★★★★☆

One of Amazon's all-time best-selling stick vacs, with 100K+ reviews.
Under 3 lbs and converts to a hand vac for stairs and couches.
Around $40—the cheapest big-brand vacuum on this list.

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Best electric broomUnder 3 lb and converts to a hand vac

One of Amazon's all-time best-selling stick vacs, with 100K+ reviews.
Under 3 lbs and converts to a hand vac for stairs and couches.
Around $40—the cheapest big-brand vacuum on this list.

Pros

Ultra-light
Converts to a hand vac
Very low price

Cons

Small dirt cup
Weak on thick carpet

Who it’s for

Hard floors, quick daily pickups, and small apartments.

Who it’s not for

You need one vac for a carpeted home—pick #4.

4K+ bought in past month

Very good 9.0

Bissell CleanView Upright 4438

★★★★☆

A full-size Bissell upright that still fits under $100.
TurboPass brush roll and TurboBrush tool for pet hair.
Newer model with a smaller review history than the picks above.

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Best full-size uprightFull-size pet upright under $100

A full-size Bissell upright that still fits under $100.
TurboPass brush roll and TurboBrush tool for pet hair.
Newer model with a smaller review history than the picks above.

Pros

Wide cleaning path
Large 2L dirt tank
Pet TurboBrush tool

Cons

Heavier than the Airspeed
Few reviews so far

Who it’s for

Carpeted homes with pets on a tight budget.

Who it’s not for

You want the lightest upright—pick #3.

1K+ bought in past month

Good 8.9

Shark UltraCyclone Pet Pro+ CH951

★★★★☆

The best-selling Shark vacuum that stays under $100, with 20K+ reviews.
Self-cleaning Pet Power Brush pulls fur off couches and car seats without hair wrap.
A spot cleaner, not a floor vac—pair it with #3 or #4 for whole-home cleaning.

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Best handheldPulls pet hair off couches and car seats

The best-selling Shark vacuum that stays under $100, with 20K+ reviews.
Self-cleaning Pet Power Brush pulls fur off couches and car seats without hair wrap.
A spot cleaner, not a floor vac—pair it with #3 or #4 for whole-home cleaning.

Pros

Cordless and only 2.8 lbs
Motorized pet brush
Hands-free CleanTouch emptying

Cons

About 10 minutes of runtime
Not built for floors

Who it’s for

Pet owners who need quick fur pickup on furniture, stairs, and in the car.

Who it’s not for

You want one vacuum for all your floors—pick #3.

2K+ bought in past month

Good 8.8

Dirt Devil Endura Lite Compact Upright

★★★★☆

A trusted big-brand compact upright for about $60.
Under 9 lbs with a 6-ft quick-release wand for above-floor spots.
Ranks below the Bissells on carpet power and buyer volume.

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Best small uprightCompact upright under 9 lb

A trusted big-brand compact upright for about $60.
Under 9 lbs with a 6-ft quick-release wand for above-floor spots.
Ranks below the Bissells on carpet power and buyer volume.

Pros

Light and compact
Rinsable filter
Onboard tools

Cons

Narrow 11-inch path
No height adjustment

Who it’s for

Apartments, dorms, and a backup vac for upstairs.

Who it’s not for

Most of your home is carpet—pick #4.

7K+ bought in past month

Good 8.7

Eureka Blaze 3-in-1 Stick

★★★★☆

One of the most-reviewed vacuums on Amazon at a very low price.
3-in-1 design converts to a handheld for stairs and cars.
Cheapest way to get a working stick vac without a battery to wear out.

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Cheapest stickCheap stick that turns into a handheld

One of the most-reviewed vacuums on Amazon at a very low price.
3-in-1 design converts to a handheld for stairs and cars.
Cheapest way to get a working stick vac without a battery to wear out.

Pros

Very low price
Converts to handheld
Six-figure review pile

Cons

Corded stick, not cordless
Small cup for big homes

Who it’s for

Apartments and hard floors that need quick daily passes.

Who it’s not for

You need deep carpet cleaning—go with #4.

How we ranked these picks

Every pick here was under $100 when we checked, and we rank by how much real cleaning you get for that money—not by the spec sheet. A corded upright with a huge buyer history beats a no-name cordless with big suction claims. Bagless vs bagged, corded vs cordless, and canister vs stick only move a rank when they change what a cheap vac is good at. Prices move daily, so check the current price on the product page before you buy.

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