AOKOAK Cordless Vacuum

Battery life depends on the mode and attachment. Normal mode with attachments gives up to 60 minutes. With the floor head, you'll get around 45 minutes. Sport mode runs for about 30 minutes. Turbo mode will be shorter.

The 550W brushless motor generates up to 45 kPa of suction in turbo mode. It handles quick cleanups on hard floors and low-pile carpets. Deeper cleaning on high-pile rugs may be more challenging.

The vacuum weighs around 5 pounds, which is typical for a cordless stick model and makes it easy to maneuver and store.

For pet hair, look for strong suction (roughly 20,000 Pa or more on a robot vacuum, 150 AW or more on a cordless), a tangle-resistant brush roll, a dedicated pet tool, and HEPA filtration, which by definition captures 99.97% of particles at 0.3 microns. Dyson, Shark and Bissell all make well-reviewed pet models. Use the Pet Hair Specialist filter on our comparison table to see which ones are in stock and what they cost right now.

Most manufacturers suggest replacing filters every 3 to 6 months, depending on how often you vacuum and whether you have pets. HEPA filters usually last 12 to 18 months if you clean them regularly. Washable foam filters on bagless models should be rinsed every 1 to 2 weeks and dried fully before going back in. Replacements typically run $15 to $50. A clogged filter chokes airflow, so suction drops noticeably well before the filter looks dirty.