Compare 5 cordless upright vacuums.

Battery-powered upright layouts keep the main body near the floor head. Compare five floor-focused models; these do not replace a handheld tool for stairs or cars.

By Fyndsy · Updated October 20, 2026

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Our practical starting point

For bagged dust disposal, compare Hoover HEPA+. For simple floor pickup, compare the two Shark Freestyle models. Hoover Evolve and Evolve Elite use the ONEPWR battery system. Check current availability, battery condition and replacement-part support, especially for older models.

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What matters	Shark Freestyle Max SV2002	Shark Navigator Freestyle SV1106	Hoover ONEPWR Evolve Pet Elite BH53801V	Hoover ONEPWR Evolve Pet BH53420PC	Hoover ONEPWR HEPA+ BH55500PC
Suited to	Cord-free floor cleanup	Simple cordless floor cleaning	Cordless floor cleaning in an upright layout	Cordless hard-floor and carpet pickup	Bagged cordless floor cleaning
Advantages	6.48-pound listed weight, two brush speeds and LED lights.	Two-speed brushroll and upright layout.	ONEPWR battery platform and floor-focused design.	Adjustable brushroll/suction settings; listed kit includes a 4.0-Ah battery and charger.	Two-speed brushroll control; listed kit includes two batteries and HEPA bags.
Tradeoffs	No handheld conversion or hose; limited above-floor reach.	No separate handheld mode; older model, compare battery/support availability.	Not a handheld replacement; check included battery and charger bundle.	Floor-focused machine without a hose; advertised maximum runtime is not guaranteed under every setting.	Older model: verify seller, condition and ongoing bag/battery supply. No hose for stairs.
Upkeep & details	0.7-quart bin; maintain brush and recharge on dock.	Empty bin and maintain brush; check replacement battery availability.	Maintain bin/filter and budget for battery replacement.	Clean bin and brush; check battery and filter availability.	Replace bags and maintain brush; filtration claims are not a medical benefit guarantee.
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Sources and comparison method

Research-based equipment and fit comparison, not hands-on testing or a universal ranking. We compare floor suitability, supplied tools, handling and upkeep. Exact listing titles were checked October 20, 2026. No customer-consensus score is claimed. Prices and availability change. Product photos are available at the linked listings; on-page image permissions remain pending. Filtration specifications are not a medical claim.