Makita - DCL284 (DCL284F, DCL284FZ, DCL284FZX1, etc.)

Just don't. It's not worth upgrading to this one. They are more powerful but have terrible noise and bags just suck. Go for 284 model, it is quieter, much more powerful, it can skip a lot of cleaning and still be more powerful than older models. Btw, if you have trouble with cleaning thin cloth filter - try HEPA, it is much harder to clog with fine dust.

I have 2 of these 18v models, the dcl 184 and the handheld dcl 284. The best of them is the handheld dcl284, it has good power, enough accessories, etc. I also have the Bosch that is 20v that has a double cyclone and is much more powerful but it does require frequent cleaning of the filter

I have the cheapest 18v stick vacuum (120$ USD with battery kit) w/ cyclonic attachment, and I can't say enough good things. Catches tons of pet hair, is great on hardwood and just okay on rugs. I couldn't imagine using a corded vacuum, the convenience is well worth it, I pretty much let my 4AH pack just live on it. Id spring for the much more expensive brushless model with cyclonic separator built right in if I could do it again. FWIW: also works great in the shop for picking up smaller wood chips and metal shavings

I have the stick one with hard floor and carpet heads as well as the cyclone and use it to clean my home office. Works great.

We have the small vacume on lxt with stick snd it great for small jobs. And we have the big robot one (fairly cheap a while ago) and it is great but fir full price a expensive one. It will upgrade soon to the workshop. But for normale vacuming better get a corded dyson. expensive but easy to repair and great value.

I've got a LXT stick vac, it's amazing! I take it with me when I go away on holiday, cleans the car and even the camper! I've got a mate that just bought a Makita to Dyson battery adaptor that he says helps the short battery life with his Dyson...

first time anyone here has recommended shark based on how easy it is to get spare parts. They are notorious for not being available or in stock. I'm partial to makita. Their 18v stick vac has been available for ages and you can get (easily) just about any part for it. Early models (don't) suck but the latest are reportedly a bit better.

The very latest 18v is much better than the earlier stuff. Almost up to the XGT but less runtime of course. XGT is great but pricey and less flexible as a system overall. . Just looking at suction: Old LXT: 54mbar New LXT: 180mbar XGT: 210mbar Looking at air flow: Old LXT: 1.4 cubic meters a minute New LXT: 1.0 cubic meters a minute XGT: 1.2 cubic meters a minue. So XGT is definitely best but might not be worth the premium or loosing the flexibility of the XGT system. Also if you need a brush roller for carpeting it's only available on the XGT CL004G. Also none of them are really great vs dyson etc.

I use their stick Vacuum, I don't have carpet so it does work great for us. We empty it pretty much each time we do the whole house, but it's also not an assel to grab it for small mess.

I got a simple Makita stick vacuum because of this, it uses makita batteries

The makita stick vac is for hard floors only just FYI it's pretty gutless tbh I still use it on my hard floors though