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Stick Vacuums Statistics (2026)

The median suction power of a stick vacuum is 150 AW, across the 9 models Spec Atlas has compared that list it. 100% of stick vacuums have HEPA filtration. Every figure below is computed from the 13 stick vacuums comparisons on this site, which cite manufacturer spec sheets and manuals.

Updated July 2026 · 18 models · Free to cite with a link back · Full spec sheet · Method

Key numbers

Median suction power
150 AW
Range 57 AW – 280 AW · mean 157 AW · n = 9
Median max runtime
60 min
40 min – 100 min · n = 16
Median weight
6.83 lb
3.4 lb – 8.7 lb · n = 15
Median dustbin capacity
0.6 L
0.29 L – 1.31 L · n = 14
Median charge time
4.25 hours
3 hours – 6 hours · n = 12
Have whole-machine HEPA sealing
80%
4 of 5 models
Have HEPA filtration
100%
10 of 10 models

Key findings

Each line is written to be quoted on its own. n is the number of models that list that spec.

  1. The median suction power of the 9 stick vacuums that list it is 150 AW (mean 157 AW), ranging from 57 AW (Shark IX141) to 280 AW (Dyson Gen5detect).
  2. The median max runtime of the 16 stick vacuums that list it is 60 min (mean 60.6 min), ranging from 40 min (Bissell CleanView XR Pet 3797V) to 100 min (Bissell PowerClean DualBrush 4196K). The most common figure is 60 min, shared by 6 of the 16 models.
  3. The median weight of the 15 stick vacuums that list it is 6.83 lb (mean 6.66 lb), ranging from 3.4 lb (Tikom V500 Cordless Vacuum) to 8.7 lb (Shark IX141).
  4. The median dustbin capacity of the 14 stick vacuums that list it is 0.6 L (mean 0.64 L), ranging from 0.29 L (Shark IX141) to 1.31 L (Shark Stratos IZ862H).
  5. The median charge time of the 12 stick vacuums that list it is 4.25 hours (mean 4.17 hours), ranging from 3 hours (Bissell PowerClean DualBrush 4196K) to 6 hours (Shark PowerDetect Cordless IP1251). The most common figure is 4.5 hours, shared by 4 of the 12 models.
  6. 80% of stick vacuums have whole-machine HEPA sealing (4 of the 5 models whose pages list it).
  7. 100% of stick vacuums have HEPA filtration (10 of the 10 models whose pages list it).
  8. 100% of stick vacuums have a removable battery (10 of the 10 models whose pages list it).

Measured specs

Spec Models Lowest Median Mean Highest Most common
Suction Power 9 57 AWShark IX141 150 AW 157 AW 280 AWDyson Gen5detect —
Max Runtime 16 40 minBissell CleanView XR Pet 3797V 60 min 60.6 min 100 minBissell PowerClean DualBrush 4196K 60 min (6)
Weight 15 3.4 lbTikom V500 Cordless Vacuum 6.83 lb 6.66 lb 8.7 lbShark IX141 —
Dustbin Capacity 14 0.29 LShark IX141 0.6 L 0.64 L 1.31 LShark Stratos IZ862H —
Charge Time 12 3 hoursBissell PowerClean DualBrush 4196K 4.25 hours 4.17 hours 6 hoursShark PowerDetect Cordless IP1251 4.5 hours (4)

Feature adoption

Feature Share Models with it Models counted
Have whole-machine HEPA sealingfrom the “Whole-Machine HEPA” row 80% 4 5
Have HEPA filtrationfrom the “Filtration” row 100% 10 10
Have a removable batteryfrom the “Battery” row 100% 10 10

How these numbers are calculated

The sample is every stick vacuum on the Stick Vacuums spec sheet: 18 models drawn from 13 comparison pages, matched by ASIN and model name so no model is counted twice. It is the set of products we chose to compare, not a random sample of the market, and it leans towards models people actually shop for.

A spec is reported only when at least four models list it and at least 70% of those values parse as one number in one unit. Mixed units are converted (grams to ounces, weeks to days). Values quoted as a range are left out rather than guessed. Feature shares count a model only when its page gives a clear yes or no.

Values are as published by the manufacturer unless a comparison page says otherwise. Spot an error? Email hello@speckatlas.com with the model and the source.

Cite these statistics

Free to quote in articles, forum answers, wikis and videos under CC BY 4.0. Please link to this page rather than copying the figures, so readers get the current version and the n behind each number.

Spec Atlas, "Stick Vacuums Statistics 2026: 18 Models by the Numbers", July 2026. https://speckatlas.com/compare/stick-vacuums/stats

The underlying table is the Stick Vacuums spec sheet, which you can also embed. Individual pairings are on the Stick Vacuums comparisons hub.