qimedo 8000mAh Cordless Vacuum

The qimedo runs for up to 45 minutes on a single charge, which covers most household cleaning tasks.

The 700W brushless motor delivers up to 60 kPa of suction and picks up pet hair, dirt, and debris on both hard floors and carpets.

The swivel head moves 90° up and down and 180° left and right, making it easy to clean tight spaces and under furniture.

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.