If you’ve got two cats and a mix of floors, I wouldn’t overthink it, corded is still king for raw cleaning, especially for pet hair. Cordless has gotten really good, but once you’re dealing with stairs + a whole house, battery life and bin size start getting annoying fast.
I was in a pretty similar situation and ended up going corded (Shark Navigator Lift-Away NV356E). The lift-away feature makes stairs way easier, and it actually pulls embedded hair out of rugs without needing multiple passes. Suction is just consistently stronger than most cordless options I tried.
That said, if you *really* value convenience and quick daily cleanups, something like the Dyson V10 Absolute is solid, but think of it more as a supplement than your only vacuum for a house your size.
TL;DR:
* Deep cleaning + pets → go corded
* Quick, convenient daily use → cordless
* Best combo (if budget allows) = corded main + cheap cordless for touch-ups
If you want a simple vac that will last you a view years just get a [Shark Navigator](https://amzn.to/4pTnl6x) off Amazon. It’s in your price range and will work great
I have a shark professional lift away. The best vacuum I've ever had. I've had it for over 5 years and it's still just as good as it was when I took it out of the box besides the hose cracking a bit. I also have 4 animals and it cleans up so well after them.
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