10 best corded stick vacuums in 2026 (67+ compared)

Topping the Ariete corded stick selection is Ariete Handy Force 2361/01, earning an overall score of 6.54 points, a weight of 2.24 kg, and costing around £60.

The Ariete Handy Force 2361/01 is a lightweight 2.24 kg corded 2-in-1 electric stick and handheld vacuum cleaner operating with a 600W motor and a 1-liter bagless dust tank capacity. Main characteristics include its bagless cyclonic suction technology, a washable HEPA filter, an adjustable telescopic tube, a 5-meter power cord, and a versatile accessory kit consisting of a multiuse floor/carpet brush, a crevice nozzle, and a fabric brush.

Runner-up: Ariete Evo 2 en 1 2764, with an overall score of 6.23 points, a weight of 1.98 kg, and a price of around £55.

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Topping the Imetec corded stick selection is Imetec Piuma Extreme++ Sc3-600, earning an overall score of 6.73 points, a weight of 4 kg, and costing around £80.

The Imetec Piuma Extreme++ SC3-600 is a corded electric stick vacuum cleaner operating at 165 watts on a 220-volt AC power source with a maximum input power of 450 watts. Key characteristics include a bagless design driven by cyclonic dirt separation, electronic suction power regulation adjustable via the handle, and a 4-stage filtration system utilizing a double hypoallergenic HEPA filter that retains up to 99.98% of fine dust particles.

Runner-up: Imetec Piuma Extreme++ Sc3-100, with an overall score of 6.09 points, a weight of 4 kg, and a price of around £110.

The best Rowenta corded stick vacuum is Rowenta RH8155 Powerline Extreme Cyclonic, with an overall score of 6.96 points, a weight of 5.3 kg, and a price of around £95.

The Rowenta RH8155 Powerline Extreme Cyclonic is a bagless, corded stick vacuum cleaner powered by a 750W high-efficiency Effitech motor designed to match the suction of an 1800W motor while maintaining low energy consumption. It features cyclonic technology with a dual filtration system that removes up to 99.98% of dust particles, an 8-meter power cord for a wide cleaning radius, electronic power regulation, an "Easy Open" magnetic mechanism for its 0.9-liter dust bin, and a versatile Animal Care accessory kit containing a mini turbo brush, parquet nozzle, and shoulder strap.

Runner-up: Rowenta RH8133WA Powerline Extreme, with an overall score of 6.68 points, a weight of 4.17 kg, and a price of around £95.

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Leading the Shark corded stick lineup is Shark HZ500UKT, delivering an overall score of 7.22 points, a weight of 3.9 kg, and retailing for around £200.

The Shark HZ500UKT is a bagless, corded stick vacuum cleaner designed for pet owners, featuring a 450W motor, a 10m power cord, and a 0.3L dust cup capacity. Its main characteristics include a DuoClean floorhead with dual brush rolls for seamless transitions between hard floors and carpets, integrated Anti Hair Wrap technology to prevent hair tangles, and a flexible Flexology wand that bends to reach under low furniture and folds for compact storage.

Runner-up: Shark NZ801, with an overall score of 7.19 points, a weight of 6.5 kg, and a price of around £210.

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Ranking first among Belaco corded stick models is Belaco BUVC133, with an overall score of 6.67 points, a suction power of 130 AW, a weight of 2.48 kg, and available for around £45.

The Belaco BUVC133 is a bagless, 3-in-1 corded upright vacuum cleaner featuring a 600W motor, a 1.5-litre dust container capacity, and a True HEPA multi-cyclonic filtration system operating at a 72 dB noise level. Its main characteristics include an adjustable metal telescopic pipe, an adjustable foot-pedal floor head for multiple surfaces, and a convertible design that easily switches between stick, upright, and handheld modes.

Runner-up: Belaco VS-121BEL, with an overall score of 6.32 points, a suction power of 130 AW, a weight of 1.82 kg, and a price of around £25.

Leading the INSE corded stick lineup is INSE R3S, delivering an overall score of 6.65 points, a weight of 1.7 kg, and retailing for around £35.

The INSE R3S is an ultra-lightweight, 3.75-pound bagless 2-in-1 corded stick vacuum cleaner equipped with a 400W motor that delivers 16,000 Pa of suction power. Key characteristics include a 3-stage filtration system with a washable HEPA filter, a 0.8-liter dustbin capacity, an extended 6-meter power cord, and a versatile 9-piece accessory kit for multi-surface detailing.

Runner-up: INSE I5, with an overall score of 6.59 points, a weight of 3.62 kg, and a price of around £90.

The best SAMBA corded stick vacuum is SAMBA NEWLUX, with an overall score of 6.04 points, a suction power of 70 AW, a weight of 1.7 kg, and a price of around £160.

The SAMBA NEWLUX is a versatile 2-in-1 upright and handheld stick vacuum cleaner featuring an 800W motor that delivers a strong suction power of 16.5 kPa. It is equipped with a triple-phase filtration setup including a washable HEPA filter, a 0.8-litre bagless dust container with a one-touch emptying system, a 180-degree flexible motorized brush head with integrated front LED lights, and a 4.5-metre power cable giving it an overall operating radius of over 5 metres.

Runner-up: SAMBA 9287, with an overall score of 6.12 points, a suction power of 150 AW, a weight of 1.3 kg, and a price of around £110.

Our top-rated Taurus corded stick vacuum is Taurus Amazing HSVC700, achieving an overall score of 6.51 points, a weight of 2.5 kg, and priced around £55.

The Taurus Amazing HSVC700 is a versatile 3-in-1 corded stick vacuum cleaner featuring a 700W motor, 14,000 Pa suction power, and a bagless cyclonic filtration system with a washable HEPA filter. Key characteristics include its lightweight 2.5 kg design, a 6-meter cable for wide reach, and a motorized 180° swivel brush suitable for all surfaces, including parquet and carpets.

Runner-up: Taurus Homeland Endless 948904000, with an overall score of 6.51 points, a weight of 2.3 kg, and a price of around £55.