Every homeowner has a few non-negotiable cleaning gadgets at home to tide them through chore day, and these days, vacuum cleaners can almost be considered a universal necessity. In our last Uchify Telegram poll, 62% of homeowners voted that the vacuum cleaner was one home appliance they absolutely couldn’t live without. But if you’re graduating from the broom life, or simply looking to upgrade your old vacuum cleaner, here’s a comprehensive guide on the different cordless vacuum cleaners in the market, their nifty functions, and which one you should buy to best complement your everyday life.
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Best cordless vacuum cleaners for small homes
1. Sterra Beam & Sterra Flow Pro
Price: From $499 for Sterra Beam | From $189 for Sterra Flow Pro
Suction power: 10,000Pa Sterra Beam | 27,000 Pa Sterra Flow Pro
Dustbag: 0.7L clean water tank Sterra Beam | 800ml Sterra Flow Pro
Boasting long-lasting battery life and powerful suction, the Sterra Beam and Sterra Flow Pro are ideal choices for those looking to simplify and speed up their routine cleaning.
Sterra Beam is a cordless wet-dry vacuum option that is equipped with all the coveted features of top cordless dry vacuums in the market, such as LED dust detection and propel function. Its biggest advantage? It also functions as an impressive wet mop with a self-cleaning hot-air drying brush feature, which eliminates the need for manual scrubbing of the brush heads after every clean.
Another impressive feature of the Sterra Beam is its built-in Advanced Silver Ion Sterilisation system, which ensures you‘re cleaning your home with bacteria-free water.
Image credit: Sterra
On the flip side, if you’re in the market for a dry vacuum, then the Sterra Flow Pro might be it. With its low-profile design and flexible swivel, the Sterra Flow Pro is perfect for vacuuming under furniture and around tight corners. It also comes with several versatile attachments like a floor brush and crevice nozzle, which can transform it into a handheld portable vacuum for sofas and open shelves.
Shop the Sterra Beam & Sterra Flow Pro.
2. Dyson Gen5detect Complete
Image credit: @dyson_ro
Price: S$1,299 (U.P. $1,399) | $1,203.90 (On Amazon)
Max Suction Power: 280 AW
Dustbag: No, internal dustbin volume is 0.77 litres
There’s no doubt that where cordless vacuums are concerned, Dyson is a force to be reckoned with. With an almost cult-like status, the Dyson Gen5detect Complete, like its predecessors, is lightweight and futuristic in its aesthetic. But it doesn’t just look good, it packs a punch as well with 280AW of suction power, making it one of the top products to buy in this category.
While all the Dyson V12 Origin vacuum benches in with a 4.8/5 rating, the Dyson Gen5detect Complete comes with a new and improved laser beam that is touted to be able to help you spot double the amount of fine dust at home. Its smart tech also means that you’ll be able to get real-time information on how dirty your home is, plus when the Dyson has done its job erradicating all the fine dirt particles.
Shop the Dyson Gen5Detect Complete.
3. Dreame Z20
Image credit: Dreame
Price: S$749
Max Suction Power: 250 AW
Dustbag: No, internal dustbin volume is 0.6 litres
Another close Dyson competitor is the Dreame Z20. While the Dyson Gen5Detect wins in the motor department, the Dreame Z20 comes really close with its 250AW of suction power, which is more powerful than the Dyson V14 Detect, and guarantees you a thorough clean. It also sports a HEPA filtration system that works to filter out bacteria and even nasty viruses. Similar to the Dyson, it comes with a light beam and a smart LCD to reflect cleaning progress. The Dreame Z20 does trump in the weight department, making it lighter than most cordless vacuum cleaners on the market!
Shop the Dreame Z20.
4. Shark CleanSense IQ
Price: S$799
Max Suction Power: 260 AW
Dustbag: No, internal dustbin volume is 0.42 litres
The next cordless vacuum cleaner that is a worthy contender is the Shark CleanSense IQ with its 260AW motor. It weighs just 2.2 kg and comes with a whole lineup of accessories, from a duster crevice tool and pet-multi tool to a charging dock. It also boasts a run-time of 42 minutes on Eco mode, which is decent enough to clean most HDB flats. The Shark CleanSense IQ comes equipped with 4 smart filters to help detect the amount of dirt your vacuum is dealing with, then automatically adjusts the suction power up by almost 2.5 times to help you tackle messes more effectively.
The charging dock helps you store the vacuum upright without having to purchase other third-party accessories & keeps your vacuum charged up and ready to rumble.
Shop the Shark CleanSense IQ.
5. Samsung’s Bespoke AI Jet Ultra
Price: S$1,699
Max Suction Power: 400W
Dustbag: No, internal dustbin volume is 0.5 litres
Just based on first impressions, you can tell that Samsung’s Bespoke AI Jet Ultra oozes a sense of sophistication with its sleek build and sturdy auto-emptying dock. It definitely looks and feels more premium as compared to the other options on this list. It’s also good to note that the Bespoke AI Jet Ultra is also the priciest cordless vacuum cleaner on the market at the moment. It also uses AI to clean deeper and conserve more battery.
In terms of suction power, while watts to air watts is not an apples-to-apples comparison, the Bespoke AI Jet Ultra boasts 400W of suction power, making it a beast at mowing down dust bunnies. It also has to longest run time of all the vacuums on the list, being able to clean for a whole 2.5 hours straight—making it ideal for larger landed homes or good class bungalows. Interestingly enough, it comes with interchangeable batteries to make handheld cleaning less tedious. We also love the auto-emptying, closed-lid disposal system here compared to the dust explosion we’re often faced with when emptying the Dyson’s dust bin.
What’s the difference between watts, air watts & Pascal pressure units?
Now that we’ve covered the best cordless vacuum cleaners in the market today, here’s a little extra information to help you make a more informed decision. When looking at vacuum specs, one of the most crucial things to look out for is suction power. These come in watts (W), air watts (AW), and Pascal pressure units (Pa). A watts spec represents the amount of electrical power a vacuum operates on, Pascal pressure units (Pa) on the other hand, measure the amount of “internal pressure” a vacuum’s motor creates when it use. Air watts, is a measurement most cordless vacuums on the market are adopting these days, this represents power consumption and air suction, and has been said to be the most accurate measurement of a vacuums suction power.
Air watts on the other hand measures a combination of power consumption and air suction, which does make it the preferred standard when comparing specs of a vacuum.
Best cordless vacuum cleaners in Singapore
So there you have it, a list of 5 of the best cordless vacuum cleaners on the market with similar features that will guarantee a convenient clean every day. Do also read our article on the best robot vacuums as revealed by Singaporean homeowners.
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Cover image adapted from: Sterra, @dyson_ro
This article was originally published on 26th September 2024, and updated on 11th April 2025.
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