Riccar - R65

But the Riccar r65 has variable suction

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.

I recently got the Riccar R65. I've only had it a couple weeks but love it. It has 5 suction settings and usually use the lower settings or auto mode because it's so powerful.

Riccar R65. It’s the best stick vac out there. We owned an LG A9. Nice vac but the power head rollers kept breaking. I got tired of returning them to Costco and they stopped carrying them. I’m not paying $150 for a full power head to replace two $.25 rollers on what should be a $10-20 bottom plate. Dysons we’ve known and used all have triggers that fail eventually and they’re ridiculously overpriced for something that’s no better built or serviceable than the LG we had. Miele makes the triflex but the durability reviews are mixed for an expensive vac and I didn’t love the ergonomics on the one we used. The R65 base model is enough for most, but we bought a complete package for about what we might spend on a Dyson. Comes with three heads for carpet, hard surface and upholstery, plus a secondary battery. IMO, the base model should come with the second battery, or at least the dual charging base. Battery life at least has been plenty for us to spot clean about 1000sqft of hard surface and a flight of carpeted stairs every day. The hard surface roller has been great for that. Keeps any kitchen floor residue off the stairs too.

Cordless vacuums can clean just fine now a days, but the ones that do a decent job are all going to be a couple hundred. The assholes pretending that you aren’t cleaning at all probably don’t have any clue what they’re talking about anyways. Not saying they’re going to clean as good as corded, but they can do a good job for in between deep cleans. Miele makes good performance cordless vacuums, most of the complaints are going to be on the maintenance side, even though it’s very simple. Some people have difficulty figuring it out and remember how to maintenance it. Riccar makes a good one with a ton of suction power, now that isn’t going to necessarily translate to carpet performance, but it does a good job still. Especially for price point. Riccar R65 Miele hx2 series Riccar R10CV is going to be the best carpet and hardfloor performing cordless vacuum, and it’s bagged with a hepa/charcoal bag. Downside is it is strictly for flooring. No hose for attachments. They are really popular for schools, churches, and gyms in my area.

But also, these are all going to be 500+. Anything under that either doesn’t hold up, or doesn’t perform typically. (R65 can be found for $399 in stores usually.)

Miele Triflex and Duo Flex, and the Riccar R65 are fantastic. You can actually get parts for those when they need replacements. Triflex is the best stick vac, the dirt container can be a little fussy but just spend a minute figuring it out and then its fine. DuoFlex is very simple to use and straight up solid. Riccar R65 is arguably the best value at its price.

Miele DuoFlex is the most solid stick vacuum, but can only operate with 1 battery. The battery is easily replaceable though. 5 Year Part, 2 Year Battery Warranty in Canada. Watch the sales, as the White and Orange / Blue can go for $499. I personally own the Riccar R65. $549 List Price, but some stores will sell them for $499. You can put that next to any $1500 stick vacuum, and the riccar will feel solid, is easier to clean, fantastic charging stand (you don't have to use it and can charge the battery on its own if you want). The warranty is 2 Years Parts, 1 Year Battery. I would say overall its better than the DuoFlex, but the duo flex is the most solid build stick vac and has the best warranty. Edit: You can get a specialized floor head for the riccar if you want. Both out of the box work fine though for most people. Edit 2: watch out some review sites who say the duoflex has poor suction, they don't know how to properly test suction and airspeed. I can go more into depth on this if you want me to :)

Riccar R65 is better. Easier to get parts for, better design, performs the same if not better, especially in the long run.

Riccar R65 has a fantastic stand that allows it to charge and stand upright without falling over. It’s hands down one of the best built stick vacs and has very good filters. You won’t even consider a Dyson after looking at one, especially when you factor in the price of them. All that being said, the Miele Triflex HX2 is the best vacuuming stick vac, and will do the best job at cleaning carpet and rugs. If it’s your secondary vacuum, I’d recommend the Riccar R65, if it’s your primary vacuum - then I’d recommend the HX2 Miele Triflex. That being said, I don’t recommend stick vacs as only vacuums as plug ins will perform better. These 2 will be on the more serviceable end, where as brands like Dyson, shark, Hoover, bissel will be on the disposable end.

If they want cordless, Riccar R65 or Miele Triflex HX2 or Miele Duoflex HX1. Those are the best on the market right now without question. The riccar is easier to parts for than the dyson and is easier for the user to maintain, and the Miele's can be completely dissembled for repairs and tune-ups properly. Some units can be disassembled, but not like how the Miele's can be. And to make it short and sweet with dyson, they don't care about their consumer. I can give lots of reasons to why.

Dyson stick vacs when they're maintained well can work just fine, but for example, a Riccar R65 will perform exactly the same (or very very similar) as a Dyson V16 piston, and the Riccar is about a 1/3 of the price, and it anything the riccar build quality will feel more premium. The dysons at their respective prices need to be built in the UK or Germany, not Malaysia, and they need to be easier to service. There's really 0 reason for a dyson to be anywhere near $1000. Edit: again, they can work fine, there just needs to be more there for dyson to justify the prices.

I third the R65! You can get the hard floor brushroll attachment if you are really worried about it but the one that comes with the machine is fine and won’t scratch your floors either

Riccar R65 for $399 would be my opinion of the best. You really would want something corded and bagged just to do deep cleans once a week.

Agreed. The R65 is a great value.

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 bought the cordless Riccar and I really like it!

It suits my needs just fine. I won’t buy a canister, and I don’t have much carpet. I tried a lot of vacuums at the local shop, and this was my favorite.

Mine imploded in less than a year. The motor died and it ate its own belt. Come to find out Most major brands in big box stores are owned by the same Chinese company and do not offer repairs. Just got a Riccar and am very happy with it

Riccar has been the best vacuum of all these manufacturers. If not myself I have seen my work go through tens of big box store vacuums and nothing comes close to the Riccar quality, effectiveness and lifespan.

Oh man i use a riccar for one of my buildings but the thing's been broken for 3 weeks now 😭

Riccar or Miele. I've had both, currently have a Miele, and once you step into this range of vacuums you typically won't be satisfied with lower end models abilities. Amazing suction, independently powered brush heads, multi-stage HEPA filtration, etc. Not sure what model the other user that had Miele had, but mine is super well built, but that's expected when spending $1200+ on a vacuum.

I have a Riccar and also got the stick vac on Black Friday. Went with the self empty model and the way that thing is just easy to use has me grabbing it more often than not.

I repaired vacuums for a few years. The oldest and best models we worked on were Miele and Riccar. They are easily serviceable as a tech, and worked far better than any Dyson or Shark. The cheap molded plastics on Dyson specifically taught me to never trust advertising and to do my own research. Also for people with allergies and pets, I also learned if you use a bagless vacuum that you're doing yourself more harm than good. Tons of videos and I've seen it in person, bagless vacs not only leak a lot after minimal use but throw more dust/particles in the air than even the worst bagged vacs. I traded my Dyson for a Riccar on Craigslist, and kept an old trade in Miele built in the 80s. They both are far better and easier to work on than the heap I traded out.

Maybe I missed it but in your links is the only place I’ve seen Riccar referenced. High quality vacuum- not sure how it’s not in OP’s data

I have a Shark Pet Pro Stick that plugs in, and it's really great on my hardwood floors and area rugs. I can't speak to super longevity yet, I've had it since 2023 with no issues. I used to have a Riccar, which is one of the good (but not quite Miele expensive) brands, and it was incredible- but it was also really heavy, and cumbersome. For me, regardless of how "good" the appliance is, the best one is the one I actually use. This and the Bissell Pet Hair Eraser handheld are my super duo. I have a short-haired dog who sheds like crazy and a maine coon. The tumblefuzz happens quickly if I skip a cleaning day.

I love my Riccar.

As someone who works in the industry you will be replacing parts on that Dyson within 2yrs and having it fail at the 5yr mark. Consumer based reports are skewed due to the type of questions they ask like “how often are you getting your vacuum serviced”. Truly, look into Riccar. Most stick vacuums are not for deep cleaning and are basically brooms on steroids. They’re great for messes that just happened and picking up some furballs. Deep clean you need an actual vacuum

Bought a Riccar in 2016 because of him and that thing is still amazing.

Seriously I remember back when that vacuum guy used to post amazing threads about vacuums and I bought a Riccar from his recommendation. I LOVE it. 8 years going strong.

I saw a comment above that said probably because you can’t buy them on Amazon. You gotta go to one of those vacuum stores people usually pass by and go who buys vacuums there? People that want awesome vacuums that’s who! Love my Riccar BTW.

I absolutely love my Riccar.

Supervacuums - Bethel Park PA 4949 Library Rd Bethel Park PA, 15102 Ph: (412) 833-0235 Mon-Fri. 9:00-5:00 Sat: 10:00am - 3:00pm I have several Sebos that I love. Riccar is also a good choice.

Something about how much Riccars vibrate the dirt out of carpet is so fun every time. I would go to the vacuum store and test drive their displays. They’ll all clean much better than a Dyson.

I absolutely love my Kirby, but I just got a Riccar and it so much smoother and easier to use. But I still love my Kirby and I feel like it cleans better.

I’m just here 5 months late. I received a Riccar for my wedding five years ago. Literally one of the best household tools I’ve ever used. QOL improvement over the vacuums I grew up with was night and day. 

I sell the riccar, we use them at home, they work great on carpet and hard surface, we have 2 huskies

really. i have one for 4 years and it is is a powerhouse. just make sure it does catch onto other things like cords, rugs, etc