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If you don't mind giving losing out slightly in terms of battery life and suction power compared to the Dyson V15 Detect's in exchange for a lower price point, the Dyson V12 Detect Slim is among the best stick vacuums for pet hair that we've tested. It uses the same particle sensor and improves upon the V15's automatic power adjustment capability by not only adjusting suction power to match the surface it's on, but also the concentration of debris on the ground. It easily clears away pet hair across a wide range of surface types when used with either its multi-surface floorhead or its secondary floorhead with a soft brushroll, intended for use on hard floors. The brushrolls for both floorheads, as well as its miniature turbo brush attachment, are easily removable, making it a cinch to clear away any tangled hair.

Its smaller dustbin has about a third the capacity of the V15, but is also endemic of its smaller, lighter motor unit, which makes it easier to pick up and carry and to maneuver in cluttered areas whether it's used in its stick or handheld configuration. Unfortunately, like the V15, build quality isn't especially impressive, with an easily-dented metal wand and floorhead wheels that can get clogged up with small debris.

If you're willing to spend a premium on a versatile cordless model for the inside of your car, the Dyson V12 Detect Slim is the best car vacuum we've tested. When configured as a handheld vacuum, it's remarkably lightweight and very compact, allowing you to clean all parts of your car's interior with ease. It has some handy accessories, like a miniature turbo brush for cleaning fabric seats and floormats, a crevice tool for cleaning tight corners, and a combination upholstery tool/soft bristle dusting brush. All these attachments can be mounted to the end of its wand, giving you a bit of added reach when clearing debris from the deepest recesses of your car's trunk.

Battery performance is pretty strong, as it can run for almost 70 minutes in its most energy-efficient 'Eco' mode, which will give you plenty of time to deal with large amounts of lightweight debris. However, you'll probably need to empty its dustbin before long, as it's pretty small.

The best lightweight vacuum we've tested is the Dyson V12 Detect Slim. It packs many of the features found in the pricier, heavier Dyson V15 Detect into a smaller, easier-to-handle package. It can automatically increase its suction power on carpet or whenever it passes over an area with a large concentration of debris and has a built-in particle sensor to inform you of allergen quantities inside your home. In addition to its primary multi-surface floorhead, it also comes with a floorhead with a soft roller and a laser light to help identify fine debris and pet hair on hard floors. It can run for up to an hour on a charge, which is pretty lengthy by the standards of this type of vacuum.

Performance on bare floors is exceptional, and it does a very good job of handling debris on low and high-pile carpet. Unfortunately, its dirt compartment is very small and consequently needs emptying often. If you don't mind using a slightly larger, heavier vacuum with a bigger dustbin, the Samsung Jet 90 Complete is a good alternative.

The best vacuum for stairs we've tested is the Dyson V12 Detect Slim. This cordless stick vacuum is lighter than most other full-size stick vacuums, making it a cinch to carry up and down long flights of stairs. Like other Dyson stick vacuums, you can quickly convert it into a handheld configuration to better clean tight spots. It's well-suited to cleaning a variety of floor types, as it comes with a soft roller for better debris pickup on bare surfaces like vinyl or hardwood and a multi-surface floorhead that you can use on carpeting. Like the pricier, heavier Dyson V15 Detect, its soft roller has a built-in laser light to help you see fine debris on hard surfaces, and the vacuum can automatically increase its suction power on carpets or when it encounters an area with a large concentration of debris.

However, this vacuum's dustbin is very small, forcing you to empty it regularly. If that's a concern, the Samsung Jet 90 Complete is a great comparably-priced alternative that delivers broadly similar debris pickup performance and has a dustbin about three times as large. That said, it's heavier than the Dyson and lacks its automatic power adjustment feature.

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The JASHEN V16 is among the best vacuums for dog hair at a budget-friendly price point that we've tested. If you don't mind its back-to-basics design, which lacks the automatic power adjustment feature found on pricier models like the Tineco PURE ONE S11, and can put up with a flimsier-feeling plastic body than the Samsung Jet 60, it delivers a superb hair-cleaning capability for an affordable price. It has separate brushrolls for cleaning bare floors and carpets, and both are pretty easy to clean. Unusually for a vacuum in this price bracket, it also has a HEPA filter to help seal in allergens as you clean.

This vacuum's maximum runtime of about 40 minutes is on the shorter end of the scale, though you can keep tabs on runtime with the LED display at the back of its removable battery. Want a longer runtime? The Wyze Cordless Vacuum is a worthy alternative, though it comes with a limited set of attachments with no miniature turbo brush included in the box.

If you're on a budget, the best vacuum for hair is the JASHEN V16. It struggles a lot more with larger debris than the pricier Tineco PURE ONE S11, but it still does a fantastic job sucking up hair at an even more affordable price point. It comes with two swappable brushrolls, one for bare floors and the other for carpets, both of which are easy to clean. The included HEPA filter is a rare addition for a budget vacuum, as is the LED touchscreen at the back of its body, which allows you to change its suction power mode and monitor its battery life.

Its maximum battery life of about 40 minutes is unimpressive compared to many other models. You can check out the Wyze Cordless Vacuum if that's an issue, as it can run for up to an hour. However, its selection of attachments is more limited than the JASHEN, with no turbo brush to clean pet hair from upholstered furniture.

The best cordless stick vacuum for pet hair at a budget-friendly price that we've tested is the JASHEN V16. This cordless stick vacuum can easily handle pet hair on different floor types. It comes bundled with two interchangeable brushrolls, which you can install in its floorhead depending on the floor type you plan on cleaning; a soft roller for hard surfaces and a bristled one for better surface agitation on carpets. Unusually for a vacuum in this price range, it also comes with a miniature turbo brush for dealing with debris like pet hair on upholstered surfaces. It also has a HEPA filter that's reasonably effective in trapping fine allergens.

That said, the vacuum's low purchase price reflects in its build quality, which is less robust than even slightly pricier models like the Tineco PURE ONE X Tango. It also has a much harder time handling bigger household debris, which is fine if you only plan on cleaning pet hair but can become an issue for mixed cleaning tasks. Looking for something a little better suited to clearing large debris? The Wyze Cordless Vacuum is worth looking at, though it doesn't come bundled with a miniature turbo brush tool and only comes with a single bristled floorhead that isn't as easy to clean.

The Tineco PURE ONE X Tango is a fantastic choice if you're looking for a stick vacuum that won't break the bank. This cordless vacuum is considerably cheaper than the Tineco PURE ONE S11 or Samsung Jet 90 Complete but still offers exceptional performance on flat, hard surfaces like wood floors. Its built-in dirt sensor, another rarity at this price point, is similar to that of the Tineco S11 and allows the vacuum to increase its suction power when it encounters an area with a high concentration of debris. It's a little flimsier than pricier models, with a cheap-feeling body made mainly from lightweight plastic. While its maximum battery life of over 70 minutes is pretty long, the battery isn't designed to be removable, so you can't install a new one if the current pack's charge performance degrades.

If you want a mid-priced vacuum for cleaning hardwood and don't mind the limited range of a corded vacuum, the Shark Rotator Lift-Away ADV is a solid choice. It's more of a hassle to deploy and maneuver than the Tineco due to its bulkier upright design. However, it does an exceptional job of handling debris on hard, flat surfaces and is better suited for longer cleaning sessions.

Check out the Tineco PURE ONE X Tango if you're looking for a more affordable vacuum to handle debris on laminate surfaces. It's similar in design to the Tineco PURE ONE S11 and features the same automatic power adjustment capability. However, there are a few key differences to explain the lower purchase price. The Tango has a weaker suction motor, resulting in inferior deep cleaning performance, most notably in cracks and crevices. While its battery yields a longer overall runtime than the S11, it isn't designed to be removed or replaced.

Regardless of the differences between the two, this vacuum is still highly effective in dealing with both pet hair and solid household debris on hard, even surfaces like laminate flooring. The suction performance remains consistent as its dustbin fills up with debris, so you won't have to empty it too often.

The Tineco PURE ONE X Tango is the best cordless vacuum for tile floors at a mid-range price point that we've tested. It has a much smaller dustbin than the Dyson V8 or Samsung Jet 90 Complete and feels rather flimsy in places. That said, it still offers an impressive wealth of features for the price. It can automatically increase its suction power when passing over an area with a high concentration of debris. It also comes with two floorheads, one with a soft roller for delicate bare surfaces and a multi-surface floorhead with a bristled brushroll for cleaning the occasional rug or carpet. Performance on bare surfaces is exceptional too. You can also keep tabs on what components need washing or replacing by pairing the vacuum with its smartphone app.

While its maximum battery life of over 70 minutes is considerably longer than most other cordless stick vacuums and compares favorably to higher-end models, the battery itself isn't designed to be replaceable, so you can't swap in a new pack if the current one is damaged or has simply run out of charge.

Consider the Tineco PURE ONE X Tango if you're shopping for a cordless vacuum for dealing with pet hair at a lower mid-range price point. Compared to the pricier Tineco PURE ONE S11, it has a less powerful suction motor and consequently has a harder time drawing heavier debris from carpeted floors. If you only plan on using this vacuum to clean up lightweight pet hair, it won't disappoint. It's also lighter than its pricier sibling, making it a cinch to maneuver in cluttered areas. Its onboard HEPA filter helps it seal in fine allergens. Like the S11, it can automatically adjust its suction power to match different surfaces.

This vacuum can run for over 70 minutes when used in its least powerful suction mode, giving it a longer runtime than the S11. However, its battery isn't designed for removal, so you can't swap in a new pack if the one that you're using is depleted or damaged.

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