Riccar - R65

But the Riccar r65 has variable suction

For the most part yes. In my opinion the only two decent cordless vacs are the Miele Triflex and the Riccar one (can’t remember name). Even then, I would recommend a corded canister or even corded upright before I’d recommend a stick vac. In my experience most stick vacs are not made to last longer than a year or maybe two. Just by nature of having a battery they are disposable, and they tend to be cheaply made. You also don’t get the benefits of a bag

Riccar makes a stick that is absolutely insane. I think it’s a bit more expensive than this but I’ve seen it handle stuff that normal canisters couldn’t

The miele / Riccar stick vacs are definitely a step up but still not what i’d consider BIFL. Just the nature of taking batteries kind of limits their lifespan. You can get replacements, but they cost money and aren’t covered under warranty after a period (which is when they die, lol)

Also, cordless is convenient in the short term but they are pretty much made to be disposable. The batteries deteriorate and they tend to be made out of cheaper plastic and break quicker. If you just absolutely needed a stick / cordless the only two I could recommend are the Riccar stick (forgot exact model) or the Miele Triflex.

I had two Tineco’s and really liked them. Unfortunately, they both broke. I recently got a Riccar stick vacuum. I’m very impressed with the build and suction. It’s a bit heavier. The battery just pops out to recharge or you can recharge on its stand. It’s pricier than Tineco, $400, but I think it will last a lot longer.

I have a [Riccar R65 stick vacuum](https://www.riccar.com/r65-cordless-stick-vacuum?channable=060d66696400343739363075) and love it. Super intuitive, easy to clean.

The Riccar R65 meets your requirements, and you can usually get a discount on it from a local store

No cordless, no bag less. Riccar makes the best. All with warranty over a year. Great quality. Last forever plus decades.

Riccar? That’s in my top 3.

Real vacuum dealerships will not sell Dyson any longer. Many other traditional brands either because those companies have decided to produce in Asia and change designs super fast. It is the OPPOSITE of sustainability, it is planned obsolescence at an incredible level. Vacs should not be bought online and a big box stores, these machines do not clean carpet/air, are designed to fail, can’t be serviced and are literal fire hazards. Man the stories I can tell you about “brand new” machines. Most were manufactured years before they reached the consumer. CAVEAT EMPTOR. Dealerships sell quality machines, built to last, serviceable, at great competitive prices, with warranties that do not cost extra. You can’t find service like that anywhere! Find a dealer and buy Riccar or Sebo.

Riccar R10p. Riccar R65 shop a local dealer. Best machines, warranties. Just the best.

I have two criteria for stick vac: readily available filters and removable batteries. The Riccar R65 is very nice. It comes with a stand and a few tools and sells at $399. The Simplicity S67 is a budget friendly option at $249 as well. Both are supported by the manufacturer.

Riccar (R65) Simplicity (S67) Stick vacs are poor vacuums. A pro once said to me "you shoud think of them as weak electric brooms, not vacuums ". A D4 later and I get it now. I'd buy a bagged cordless before getting a stick vac. However, If I ever do buy a stick vac again it will probably be one of those two.

Just purchased the Riccar 65- so excited! It performed better than the Miele stick and had a ton of suction compared to the Dyson I’ve been using. Going to an actual vacuum store is so different than just buying online. I would have pulled the trigger on the Miele (corded) but we have pets and vacuum daily. The cord would have irritated me.

Riccar R65 is heads above the competition.

Build quality is apparent as soon as you pick it up. Dyson and the others feel like cheap toys. The R65 feels like a tool. And it pulls 65in of water lift. Dyson pulls right at 45. Plus, the new Dyson gen5 is $949 and the R65 is $399. 2 year warranty and the company is in Missouri, not China. Those are big selling points to me. Any other questions, I'd be happy to answer. I am not a salesman, or affiliated with the company. I am a tech.