Best Vacuums Under $150 (Cordless & Stick)

At $150 you cannot have everything, so we ranked on five things that actually matter.

• Air path and motor, not the wattage on the box. A 350W generic stick and a 200W Dyson are not comparable. Cyclone separation, brush design and sealing are what determine whether a number means anything.
• Battery honesty. On cordless models, the single biggest failure mode is a battery that has been charged and drained a thousand times. Listings that mention a recent replacement battery or a stated runtime are worth paying more for. We flag the ones that admit a weak battery rather than hiding it.
• Completeness. Charger, wand, floor head, crevice tool. A cordless with a missing charger is really a $130 vacuum for a $100 price. We call this out every time, because it is the most common trap in the category.
• Functional faults versus cosmetic wear. Scuffed plastic is fine. A motorized brush that does not spin, a filter lid missing a piece, or an intermittent trigger switch is a different product entirely. We put those listings in a clearly labelled section so you can decide for yourself.
• Parts availability. Dyson, Shark, Bissell, Kenmore and Hoover all have widely available consumables. A no-name brand at $40 with no filters in two years is not a saving.

One more framing note. Roundups usually pretend a $10 machine and a $150 machine compete on the same axis. They do not. The cheapest listings are cheap because they are incomplete, untested, or need repair. The best value here sits between $90 and $150.

Dyson Cyclone V10 SV12 Total Clean — the best complete package in this price range

The is listed at $149.99 used, and it is the single most complete package we found under $150. The seller states it is in great working condition and fully tested, and lists the multi-tool, crevice tool, wand, nozzle, charger and docking station. Critically, the battery has been recently replaced and has minimal use on it.

• Pros: Battery already replaced, which removes the single biggest risk on any used cordless; full accessory list plus dock; fully tested and described as presenting well; the V10 motor is a genuine step above anything new at this price.
• Cons: At $149.99 you are at the very top of the budget; preowned and sold as-is on most platforms; filters will still need replacing eventually.
• Price note: $149.99 as confirmed on our date. Read the full condition notes because preowned sales usually fall outside the return window.

This is the listing to buy if your budget stretches to $150 and you want the least risk. A replaced battery on a V10 is worth more than the $50 you would save on a V8 with an unknown cell.

Dyson V11 Animal — best for pet households

The is listed at $149.99. The seller describes good overall condition with minor dents and scratches consistent with normal household use, says it is fully functional with the wear being cosmetic only, and notes the High Torque cleaner head drives stiff nylon bristles. That last detail is the pet-hair point: stiff bristles and the anti-tangle screw pick up embedded fur that a soft bristle roller just spins on.

• Pros: The High Torque head is the best pet pickup in this article; the seller is explicit that faults are cosmetic only; digital motor and whole-machine filtration; the V11 is normally well above this price even used.
• Cons: Cosmetic wear on the body; right at the price ceiling; no accessories are itemised in the description, so confirm the wand and charger are included before paying.
• Price note: $149.99 as confirmed on our date.

Dyson V8 Animal cordless stick — the well-kept family pick

This is listed at $150.00 used, with the seller stating it is in very good condition, that the charger, the battery and all the accessories shown in the photo are included, and that everything works. The seller also mentions you could use it for spare parts, which is a good sign of confidence in the machine.

• Pros: Charger, battery and accessories all confirmed as included; seller reports everything working; the V8 Animal head is a strong pet performer; a very common model, so filters and parts are everywhere.
• Cons: It is at the top of the budget; the V8 motor is a generation older than the V10 and V11, so runtime is shorter under load; no runtime figure is stated, so battery health is an assumption.
• Price note: $150.00 as confirmed on our date, the highest figure in this roundup.

Dyson V8 Origin+ / Animal Plus — the runtime spec you can actually read

The is listed at $145 used. The listing gives concrete numbers: 40 minutes of runtime and a 5-hour charge time, plus a removable brushroll and a description that frames it squarely for pet hair removal. Real stated figures are rarer than they should be, and they are the first thing we look for.

• Pros: Published runtime and charge time; removable brushroll means hair removal is a two-minute job; good suction for the money; purple Animal styling.
• Cons: 40 minutes is a real-but-modest figure and a used battery will deliver less; 5-hour charging is the slow V8-era design; the description is short, so accessories are not itemised.
• Price note: $145 as confirmed on our date.

Dyson V8 Animal Pro bundle — best accessory loadout for the money

The is listed at $139.99 used, described as tested and working, and bundling four tools plus the wand, charger and mount. The seller is candid that they do not know how many minutes the battery will run, which is refreshing honesty in a category full of vague listings.

• Pros: Four tools, wall mount, wand and charger all in the box; tested and working per the seller; roughly $10 less than the listings above; the mount is a genuinely useful addition for a small flat.
• Cons: Battery runtime explicitly unknown; four tools is a lot of plastic you will mostly ignore; no cosmetic detail given beyond tested.
• Price note: $139.99 as confirmed on our date.

Dyson V8 Animal+ with a brand new battery — best battery story under $110

The is listed at $104.86 used, and the description is the best in this article: good condition, a true workhorse that can clean a one-bedroom apartment on normal mode, and a brand new battery included. The itemised contents are the motorized cleaner head, combination tool, crevice tool, mini motorized tool, main body, and docking station with charger.

• Pros: New battery removes the biggest cost and risk of a used cordless; full itemised kit including dock and charger; two motorized heads in the box, which is unusual; about $45 less than the V10 above.
• Cons: Used body with normal wear; the mini motorized tool is a nice-to-have rather than essential; at $105 you are close enough to the $130s that a better-stocked listing might be worth waiting for.
• Price note: $104.86 as confirmed on our date.

Dyson Cyclone V10 Absolute — the cheapest route to V10 power

The is listed at $100 used, and the description gives the numbers that matter: up to 60 minutes of runtime, a 0.76-litre capacity, and a simple emptying mechanism. Sixty minutes is a class-leading runtime figure and it is the reason the V10 series held its value for so long.

• Pros: 60-minute stated runtime at a $100 price point; 0.76L bin is genuinely large for a stick; the digital motor and cyclone stack are top-tier; roughly $50 under the fully-loaded SV12 listing.
• Cons: Used, with battery condition unstated; the listing description reads like generated copy rather than a seller's own notes, so ask for real photos and a runtime test.
• Price note: $100 as confirmed on our date.

Dyson V7 Animal — the value entry to a genuine cordless stick

The is listed at $89.99 used, described as a cordless stick designed specifically for pet owners, with the flexibility to clean around furniture and in tight spaces. The V7 is two generations back, which is exactly why it is nearly $60 cheaper than the V8s here.

• Pros: A real Dyson motor and cyclones for under $90; built for pet hair; cordless convenience at a price where no new cordless competes; parts and filters are abundant.
• Cons: Noticeably shorter runtime and weaker suction than a V8 or V10; battery wear is likely given the age; condition notes are minimal.
• Price note: $89.99 as confirmed on our date.

Dyson V7 stick vacuum, listed new

The is listed at $87 and described as a bagless cordless for carpets, hardwood floors and upholstery, with a design that makes it easy to manoeuvre around obstacles and reach tight spaces. The condition field says new, which is unusual for this category and worth checking against the photos.

• Pros: Listed as new rather than used, which at this price is a genuine anomaly and potentially a great deal; cordless and bagless; described for multi-surface use.
• Cons: Treat the new condition with some scepticism and check the photos carefully; the description makes no mention of a battery runtime or included accessories; no charger is itemised.
• Price note: $87 as confirmed on our date, marked new.

Dyson V8 Animal stick vacuum SV10 — HEPA and a removable brushroll

The is listed at $108 used, described as versatile for pet owners, with a HEPA filter, a removable brushroll and cordless operation for easy maintenance and manoeuvrability. The removable brushroll is the practical headline: it is the single most useful feature in a shedding-pet household.

• Pros: HEPA filtration for allergy and dust control; removable brushroll that you can cut hair off in seconds; $108 is a fair price for a V8 Animal; accessories mentioned as included.
• Cons: Used; description does not state runtime or confirm the charger; the SV10 is a mid-tier V8 variant, so do not expect Animal Pro-level pickup.
• Price note: $108 as confirmed on our date.

Here is the uncomfortable truth for anyone shopping cordless: on raw suction per dollar at this budget, a corded machine still wins. It never needs charging and has no battery to worry about. If you live in a flat with one or two rooms and mostly carpet, this section is the better read.

Kenmore Progressive 360 True HEPA canister — the biggest bin in the article

The is listed at $119.99. The description highlights HEPA filtration for capturing allergens and pollutants, plus a cord rewind feature. Canisters are quietly the best value in floor care for larger homes precisely because their dirt capacity dwarfs a stick's.

• Pros: A canister's bin is typically two to three times the size of a stick bin, so you vacuum once instead of twice; HEPA filtration for allergy households; cord rewind is a small thing you will appreciate every time; attachments included.
• Cons: Corded, and dragging a canister around a flat with hard floors is more work than a stick; older design with no modern headlight or battery; condition is not described, so ask about the hose and brush roll.
• Price note: $119.99 as confirmed on our date, a good price for a full canister with attachments.

Dyson DC25 Multi-Floor upright — best corded buy for a carpeted home

The is listed at $123.25 used. The seller says it has one owner who cleaned it weekly, which is the single best predictor of a long-lived vacuum motor you will ever read. The machine is described as a corded bagless lightweight upright with included accessories.

• Pros: One-owner, weekly-cleaned provenance is a strong reliability signal; Dyson bagless cyclones with strong airflow; corded means constant suction; roughly half the price of this model new.
• Cons: Corded and an older design; a red DC25 has plenty of cosmetic years on it; the description does not itemise the accessories, so check the photos.
• Price note: $123.25 as confirmed on our date.

Dyson DC33 Multi Floor upright

The is listed at $124.95 used, described as a versatile corded bagless machine for various surfaces, with the corded design ensuring uninterrupted cleaning without constant recharging.

• Pros: Uninterrupted power; the DC33 is a well-regarded, widely serviced model; $124.95 leaves a little room for a cheap handheld to cover the car; bagless so no consumables beyond filters.
• Cons: Very similar money to the DC25 above, so it comes down to condition and colour; corded; older bagless machines rely on a cyclonic bin that needs emptying far more often than a canister.
• Price note: $124.95 as confirmed on our date.

Dyson Ball Animal+ upright — the corded pet-hair specialist

The is listed at $119.99 as a UP13 model, fully tested and in good working condition with strong suction, with the seller explicitly noting pre-owned cosmetic wear and that it was cleaned and tested before listing. Transparency like that is worth reading closely.

• Pros: The Animal brushbar is designed for pet hair embedded in carpet; tested and cleaned before listing; the ball base makes it unusually manoeuvrable for a full-size upright; under $120 for a flagship corded machine.
• Cons: Corded, and the ball technology is the bulkiest base on the market so watch your skirting boards; older upright design; expects cosmetic wear.
• Price note: $119.99 as confirmed on our date.

Bissell PowerEdge Lift Off Steam Mop — the hard-floor specialist

The is listed at $118.95 and described as a versatile 2-in-1 solution for deep cleaning and sanitising sealed hard floors and above-floor surfaces using powerful steam, with a detachable handheld configuration.

• Pros: The only sealed-hard-floor specialist in this roundup; steam sanitises as well as cleans, which no vacuum here does; detaches into a handheld for worktops and soft furnishings; Bissell parts and pads are widely available.
• Cons: Steam mops are not a substitute for vacuuming — they are a complement, and only work on sealed hard floors; corded with a modest 1400W-class design; pads need replacing.
• Price note: $118.95 as confirmed on our date.

Everything below is either a cheap add-on for a car or sofa, or a listing with a known fault. Pretending a $10 vacuum is a peer of a $150 Dyson would be dishonest, and sometimes the right buy really is a cheap second machine.

Dyson V11 with 60-minute runtime and a repairable trigger

The [Dyson V11 cordless vacuum with extension rod, all-surface head, crevice tool and wall hanger](product:257673736128) is listed at $45 and the description is unusually specific: it works well with a long 60-minute runtime, the trigger switch works intermittently and needs repair, and the price reflects that fault. A generous accessory list for a V11 at $45 is remarkable, and the seller is upfront about the defect.

• Pros: A V11 motor and cyclone for $45; full accessory list including extension rod, all-surface head, small head, crevice tool and wall hanger; 60-minute runtime; the fault is clearly disclosed, which is a good sign from the seller.
• Cons: An intermittent trigger switch is a real usability problem until fixed, and the repair is a small job if you are comfortable opening it; no explicit condition field beyond that note; sold as a repair project rather than a turnkey machine.
• Price note: $45 as confirmed on our date. Budget roughly $20 to $30 for a replacement trigger if you are not handy.

Dyson V6 cordless handheld — cheap, but know the limitation

The is listed at $119, with the seller stating the roller does not spin but still sucks up fine, and that the buyer receives exactly the items pictured. Read that carefully: a handheld without a spinning motorised brush is fine for crumbs and car seats and poor at carpet.

• Pros: A genuine Dyson handheld motor for a price well below the cordless sticks here; perfectly serviceable for a car, sofa, desks and stairs; the seller discloses the roller issue up front.
• Cons: The roller does not spin, so embedded pet hair and carpet grit are out of scope; $119 is a lot to pay for that limitation when a new generic handheld is $25; what is included is only what is in the photos.
• Price note: $119 as confirmed on our date.

Dyson Ball Total Clean upright, missing attachments — the honest $10 floor

The is listed at $9.99 and the seller states plainly that attachments are missing, alongside radial root cyclone technology and easy manoeuvrability. This is the bottom of the honest price range: a working motor at a price that risks looking like a mistake.

• Pros: A cyclonic bagless Dyson for under $10 if it works; durable and easy to manoeuvre; good as a beater for a garage, a rental or a workshop.
• Cons: Attachments are explicitly missing; no condition detail beyond "used, good"; at this price you are gambling on the bin, the cyclone and the filter being sound.
• Price note: $9.99 as confirmed on our date.

Listings with known faults — buy only if you plan to repair

Three listings in our search were cheap enough to be tempting and were excluded from the main ranking for exactly the same reason. The at $89.99 is described as having very strong suction but a brush roll that does not spin, which defeats the entire point of an Animal model. The at $69.99 has the same fault described by the seller, who says it is best suited to hard floors. And the at $119.99 is listed explicitly as for parts or not working, returned for drywall dust on the roll with jammed adjustment gates. A non-rotating brush bar is not a small fault — on carpet it reduces a flagship machine to a very expensive hand fan.

We list them so you can see what the failure descriptions look like, and so you do not mistake a low price for a deal. To get these machines working, budget for a brush bar and a drive belt.

There is a clear shape to this roundup once you sort it. Here is the shortlist, with all prices confirmed on September 29, 2026.

• Best overall, and the least risk: the Dyson Cyclone V10 SV12 at $149.99, because the battery has already been replaced and the package is complete. This is the listing we would buy.
• Best value pick: the Dyson V8 Animal+ at $104.86 with a brand new battery, a full itemised kit and a docking station. This is the recommendation for most people reading this page.
• Cheapest route to flagship power: the Dyson Cyclone V10 Absolute at $100, if you do your own due diligence on battery condition.
• Best for pet households: the Dyson V11 Animal at $149.99 for cordless, or the Dyson Ball Animal+ upright at $119.99 if you would rather not charge anything.
• Best corded value for a home with carpet: the Kenmore Progressive 360 canister at $119.99, which wins on bin capacity.
• Best hard-floor specialist: the Bissell PowerEdge Lift Off Steam Mop at $118.95, if you only clean sealed hard floors.
• Best budget entry: the Dyson V7 stick at $87, listed new — verify the condition and the charger before committing.
• Best project: the $45 Dyson V11 with the disclosed intermittent trigger switch, if you can replace a switch in an afternoon.

And the honest summary: eBay prices change and vary by seller and condition, so re-check the live listing before you buy. The single most useful thing you can do on this category is message the seller and ask two questions — does it run for how long, and is the charger included. Sellers who answer both honestly are worth paying a few dollars more to, because they are the ones who have not had a problem they are hoping you will not notice.

If you want the automated side of the category instead of a wand, start with our best robot vacuum under $300 picks, and if you are still weighing cordless against corded on principle, our robot vacuum brand comparison will keep you oriented while you decide.