Exclusive Lab Testing on 100 Cordless Vacuums Shows a Surprising Link Between Battery Life and Price

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    Most cordless vacuums with strong suction power have a shorter battery life. But there are a few notable exceptions from manufacturers such as Dreame, Shark and Levoit.Our lab data reveals you don’t need to spend a lot of money to get a cordless vacuum with high-performing suction and a long battery life. We found two top performers for less than $500 from Shark and Levoit.Better battery life doesn’t always correlate with a higher price or a heavier vacuum.Most cordless vacuum manufacturers claim battery life specs of 60 minutes or more. Through our lab testing of over 100 cordless vacuums, we’ve found only a handful live up to that claim. 

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