A stick vacuum is the tool you grab for stairs, crumbs and the car. Air watts tell you how hard it pulls. Runtime tells you whether it finishes the house. Weight tells you whether you'll actually use it. We compare eleven cordless models on those numbers and flag the ones whose wall dock empties the bin for you.
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Why it wins: A 3.1 lb stick with a compact auto-empty dock. Longest runtime here. Auto-empty dock.
Also great: Dreame Z20 Station (7.5) · Dreame Z30 (7.1)
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| Product | Score | Suction (air watts) | Maximum runtime | Auto-empty station | Listed weight | Best for | Price | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 N Narwal V50 Cube | 7.9/10 | 210 AW | 110 min | Yes | 3.09 lb | A 3.1 lb stick with a compact auto-empty dock | Check price | View deal |
| 2 D Dreame Z20 Station | 7.5/10 | 250 AW | 90 min | Yes | 4.85 lb | The Z20 with a dust-removal hub | Check price | View deal |
| 3 D Dreame Z30 | 7.1/10 | 310 AW | 90 min | No | 4.85 lb | The strongest stick here at 310 AW | Check price | View deal |
| 4 R Roborock H60 Hub Ultra | 6.9/10 | 210 AW | 90 min | Yes | Not listed | 210 AW with a 100-day auto-empty hub | Check price | View deal |
| 5 D Dreame Z20 | 6.2/10 | 250 AW | 90 min | No | 3.88 lb | 250 AW with a lighter body than the Z30 | Check price | View deal |
| 6 R Roborock H60 Ultra | 4.9/10 | 210 AW | Not listed | No | 3.7 lb | 210 AW with a bendable wand | Check price | View deal |
| 7 D Dreame R20 Pure | 4.3/10 | 150 AW | 90 min | No | 3.75 lb | A light 150 AW stick with a 90-minute runtime | Check price | View deal |
| 8 D Dreame R10 Pro | 3.4/10 | 150 AW | 65 min | No | 3.64 lb | 150 AW from a 120,000 RPM motor | Check price | View deal |
| 9 R Roborock H60 Pro | 3.3/10 | 170 AW | 80 min | No | 7.72 lb | 170 AW and 80 minutes | Check price | View deal |
| 10 R Roborock H60 | 1.8/10 | 115 AW | 60 min | No | 6.61 lb | Roborock's entry stick | Check price | View deal |
| 11 D Dreame Air | 1.5/10 | 80 AW | 40 min | No | 2.43 lb | An ultralight 80 AW stick for quick pickups | Check price | View deal |
"Not listed" means the manufacturer page we used does not publish that figure. Prices show "Check price" until a retailer feed provides a current price.
| Suction (air watts) | 210 AW |
|---|---|
| Maximum runtime | 110 min |
| Auto-empty station | Yes |
| Listed weight | 3.09 lb |
| Suction | 210 AW; 28 kPa turbo suction |
| Runtime | Up to 110 min (dual-battery system) |
| Weight | 1.4 kg (3.09 lb) |
| Dock | Compact auto-empty, up to 100 days per bag |
| Light | 145° wide-angle dust light |
| Price | Check price |
| Suction (air watts) | 250 AW |
|---|---|
| Maximum runtime | 90 min |
| Auto-empty station | Yes |
| Listed weight | 4.85 lb |
| Suction | 250 AW |
| Runtime | Up to 90 min |
| Battery | 8 × 2,850 mAh |
| Weight | 4.85 lb vacuum body; dust-removal hub 5 kg |
| Station | Dust-removal hub empties the bin |
| Price | Check price |
| Suction (air watts) | 310 AW |
|---|---|
| Maximum runtime | 90 min |
| Auto-empty station | No |
| Listed weight | 4.85 lb |
| Suction | 310 AW, 150,000 RPM motor |
| Runtime | Up to 90 min |
| Battery | 8 × 3,000 mAh |
| Dust cup | 0.16 gal |
| Filtration | 99.99% at 0.1 µm |
| Weight | 4.85 lb (vacuum body) |
| Charge time | 4 h |
| Price | Check price |
| Suction (air watts) | 210 AW |
|---|---|
| Maximum runtime | 90 min |
| Auto-empty station | Yes |
| Listed weight | Not listed |
| Suction | 210 AW |
| Runtime | Up to 90 min |
| Battery | 2,964 mAh × 8 |
| Dock | Hands-free dust disposal for up to 100 days |
| Net weight | 21.61 lb with dock (stick weight not listed separately) |
| Price | Check price |
| Suction (air watts) | 250 AW |
|---|---|
| Maximum runtime | 90 min |
| Auto-empty station | No |
| Listed weight | 3.88 lb |
| Suction | 250 AW, 140,000 RPM |
| Runtime | Up to 90 min |
| Battery | 8 × 2,850 mAh |
| Dust cup | 0.16 gal |
| Weight | 3.88 lb (vacuum body) |
| Price | Check price |
| Suction (air watts) | 210 AW |
|---|---|
| Maximum runtime | Not listed |
| Auto-empty station | No |
| Listed weight | 3.7 lb |
| Suction | 210 AW (TÜV Rheinland, IEC 62885-4) |
| Net weight | 3.7 lb |
| Wand | Flexible, bendable |
| Charge time | 4 h |
| Filtration | 99.95% |
| Price | Check price |
| Suction (air watts) | 150 AW |
|---|---|
| Maximum runtime | 90 min |
| Auto-empty station | No |
| Listed weight | 3.75 lb |
| Suction | 150 AW, 20 kPa |
| Runtime | Up to 90 min |
| Battery | 8 × 2,500 mAh |
| Weight | 3.75 lb (main body) |
| Dust cup | 0.6 L |
| Price | Check price |
| Suction (air watts) | 150 AW |
|---|---|
| Maximum runtime | 65 min |
| Auto-empty station | No |
| Listed weight | 3.64 lb |
| Suction | 150 AW, 20 kPa |
| Runtime | Up to 65 min |
| Battery | 7 × 3,000 mAh |
| Weight | 1.65 kg (3.64 lb) |
| Dust cup | 0.6 L |
| Price | Check price |
| Suction (air watts) | 170 AW |
|---|---|
| Maximum runtime | 80 min |
| Auto-empty station | No |
| Listed weight | 7.72 lb |
| Suction | 170 AW |
| Runtime | Up to 80 min |
| Battery | 2,500 mAh × 8 |
| Product weight | 7.72 lb |
| Dimensions | 9.84 × 11.54 × 45.12 in |
| Price | Check price |
| Suction (air watts) | 115 AW |
|---|---|
| Maximum runtime | 60 min |
| Auto-empty station | No |
| Listed weight | 6.61 lb |
| Suction | 115 AW |
| Runtime | Up to 60 min |
| Battery | 2,500 mAh × 6 |
| Net weight | 6.61 lb |
| Price | Check price |
| Suction (air watts) | 80 AW |
|---|---|
| Maximum runtime | 40 min |
| Auto-empty station | No |
| Listed weight | 2.43 lb |
| Suction | 80 AW |
| Runtime | Up to 40 min |
| Battery | 6 × 2,000 mAh |
| Weight | 1.1 kg (2.43 lb) handheld unit |
| Main unit | 1.89 × 1.89 × 39.59 in |
| Price | Check price |
Some makers quote kPa (suction pressure) and others air watts. They aren't interchangeable. We rank on air watts because every model here lists it.
The headline runtime is the lowest power setting. Expect much less on max, so look at the battery pack size too.
Emptying a bin by hand puts a puff of dust back in the air. Docked models seal it in a bag.
Score = weighted average of normalised specs, out of 10. Full method
In most apartments and smaller homes, yes. Sticks at 200+ AW handle rugs. For wall-to-wall carpet in a big house, a 90-minute runtime helps.