7 Vacuums Under $200 That Reviewers Say Perform Just Like A Dyson

This self-standing stick vacuum promises up to 60 minutes of runtime per charge and a brush head that zips across all types of hard flooring, upholstery and even high-pile carpets. In terms of power, you can expect an updated brushless motor that operates on 550 watts of power and a fully sealed, multi-layer filtration system that the brand calls high-density. This translates to 99.99% of debris capture — including dust, pollen, and dander — and effective trapping of all particles until it's time to dump the receptacle with one push of a button. It comes with two attachments and a telescoping pole so you can clean furniture, curtains and even car interiors.

Promising review: "I decided to give this cordless vacuum a try after my Dyson’s battery reached the point where it couldn’t hold a charge for longer than a few minutes, effectively rendering it useless. So far, I have been delighted by the one-touch trigger to turn it on/off, the battery life, the built-in brush attachment, and 3 different suction strength options. I also really love that it has a light to highlight what you are vacuuming—something my Dyson did not have and I greatly missed.
The only real con that I have found is the size/weight of the actual part that you hold (the motor/debris receptacle). It is definitely larger and heavier than my Dyson, which sometimes makes it tricky to fit into tighter spaces, and it can wear out your arm. I don’t use this vacuum to sweep my entire house, but I do use it daily to vacuum up spills and small messes. I really noticed the added bulk while vacuuming my car since I was unable to reach certain areas due to the large size of the handheld portion of the vacuum.
Otherwise, I’d say this was a great cost-effective alternative to the Dyson and it does a great job for what I need. My favorite part is definitely the one-touch trigger to turn it on. No more needing to hold the trigger down while vacuuming. I’m very pleased and hope it lasts me a long time!" — Jennifer

The Chebio 6-in-1 cordless vacuum claims to use a fully sealed cyclonic filtration system, a suction design that bears a striking resemblance to that of the Dyson V8. The filter also involves a four-stage capture system, including a replaceable HEPA filter to properly capture debris and particles of all sizes. Using two different suction modes and a V-shape anti-tangle brush head, reviewers of the Chebio say this is a great option for pet owners and daily cleaning. Plus, the design bends nearly completely flat, so it's easy to get beneath furniture.

Promising review: "This is very good and better than my Dyson which cost high from Best Buy 4 years ago and can not even last 10 minutes when fully charged. This easy for cleaning , light weight , works effectively and versatile. Am real and have not been influenced in anyway to praise this machine.
I strongly recommend to anyone." — ABOAT

This anti-allergen Shark Pet cordless stick vac has caught our attention before for being called "better than a Dyson," so we had to include it on this list. (The full price of this one is technically $230, above our $200 price threshold, but this is on sale for less than $200 nearly all the time according to our price trackers — including right now!) With more than 22,000 5-star reviews, the vacuum can run for up to 40 minutes, can be stored standing on its own and has an easy-empty dust cup so you don't have to touch the mess. You can also convert this to a hand vacuum using the crevice tool, and like many others, the floor brush comes with LED lights.

Promising review: "I’m not one for many reviews but I had to with this. I had a Dyson cordless vac. It was good until it wasn’t. Paid a good amount for it which I think I was only paying for the name. I got this gem and I absolutely love it! It picks up great. My dog sheds short white hairs and when he takes his cookies to the rug to eat, the crumbs are everywhere. (He’s a slob) anyway, my shark handles it all great. Dyson would shoot them out everywhere. Dyson came with so many attachments which were unnecessary. Shark has two. The crevice tool and the duster, don’t need much more than that AND the dirt canister is large. Only need to empty it when finished. Dyson had a tiny cup. Battery life is great too! And there is a light at the base so you can see the small particles on the floor. I’m all over the place with this review but I’m pretty happy with this. Bought my daughter one for Christmas too. Highly recommended!" — melissa

Levoit's LVAC-200 cordless stick vacuum has earned the title of best overall cordless stick vacuum from The Spruce, and Buyers' Guide gave it 10 out of 10 stars. Reviewers say it's even better than a Dyson. Able to run up to 50 minutes continuously, this vac can make cleaning as easy as possible with an anti-hair wrap design and one-touch emptying. It can also lie 180 degrees flat so you can get all the way underneath furniture, and has three LED lights to help you see. The vacuum comes with a 2-in-1 pet tool and dusting brush.

Hoping for something with a longer runtime? Look no further. This cordless stick vac can run for up to 70 minutes on a single charge, able to clean 300 square meters in that time. This one is also self-standing and comes with a bracket for automatic wall-mounted charging, so you won't need to remember to plug or unplug it. Other unique features include the built-in aromatherapy tablet to help the room smell better as you go, and an OLED display that tells you when the vacuum needs a charge, when to empty and other info.

Promising review: "I have a Dyson and this one will win every time! I especially like the three different suction levels. Depending on what I’m vacuuming up, it’s lasts much longer than my Dyson. It is also not nearly as loud AND you can move the shaft to different heights so the kids can help and not struggle! The only thing that would make it above and beyond would be if it stood upright itself. Other than that, I would buy this again and again." — Melissa Deen

If you want a vacuum that can stand on its own when you're storing it, this Lubluelu option fits the bill. The vacuum comes in four colors and can stand upright, but that's not the only great feature: It has a runtime of up to 50 minutes, comes with a crevice tool and 2-in-1 upholstery brush and has a detachable battery to make charging even easier. The vacuum can swivel 160 degrees and tilt 90 degrees to get in hard-to-reach spots, and also comes with three LED lights for visibility.

Promising review: "I cannot recommend this enough! This was purchased for a small animal hospital where we have A LOT of hair. We also do a lot of nail trims, clip hair etc. This vacuum picks up everything! We have a Dyson cordless and this works better!! Everyone goes for this vacuum before the Dyson, every time! I couple of us are going to purchase one for personal use at home. The battery lasts a long time, but I purchased an extra battery just because of the size of our hospital. The batteries charge quickly though. WE LOVE THIS VACUUM!!" — T in PC