What is the best affordable vacuum cleaner?

Best affordable vacuum for most homes: Shark Navigator Lift-Away NV352. It’s a strong value because it gives you real upright-vacuum cleaning power, a detachable canister for stairs and furniture, and works well for mixed floors without jumping into premium vacuum pricing.

If you mostly need the lowest-cost decent upright, choose the Bissell CleanView Swivel Pet. If you want a cheap, simple canister for hard floors and small spaces, choose the Eureka Mighty Mite. If you specifically want cordless convenience on a budget, the Black+Decker Powerseries+ 20V Max is a practical pick, but expect less deep-cleaning power than a corded upright.