Is a Cordless Vacuum Cleaner Better Than a Corded One?

In recent years, with the explosion of demand for smart and portable home appliances, the vacuum cleaner market has ushered in a key change - the market share of cordless vacuum cleaners continues to rise, while the dominance of traditional wired vacuum cleaners is facing challenges.

The absolute advantage of portability and flexibility
The core selling point of cordless vacuum cleaners is that they are free from the constraints of power cords. According to the 2023 Global Home Appliance Trends Report, 72% of consumers listed "no need to plug in" as the main reason for purchasing cordless models. Whether it is cleaning stairs, car interiors, or quickly dealing with pet hair, the mobility of cordless vacuum cleaners has significantly increased the frequency of use.

The suction gap is narrowing and the technical bottleneck is breaking through
Early cordless vacuum cleaners were often criticized for insufficient battery life and suction, but with the advancement of brushless motors and lithium battery technology, this shortcoming is being made up. For example, the suction power of the latest generation of cordless models (such as the LG CordZero series) has reached more than 250AW, close to the level of mid-range corded vacuum cleaners. Tests conducted by the German TÜV laboratory show that on hard floors, the cleaning efficiency of high-end wireless models has reached 90% of that of wired products, while the gap in carpet cleaning has narrowed to less than 15%.

Battery life pain points and scene adaptation
Although the battery technology of cordless vacuum cleaners has been continuously upgraded, the continuous working time is still a shortcoming of wired models. Industry data shows that most wireless products only last for 10-20 minutes in strong mode, and users of large households may need to charge midway. In response, manufacturers have alleviated anxiety through modular battery design or fast charging technology (charged to 50% in 15 minutes).

The trade-off between cost and environmental protection
The premium of cordless vacuum cleaners is still a factor that makes consumers hesitate. At present, the prices of mainstream wireless models are concentrated in the range of US$300-800, which is about 30% higher than wired products with the same performance. However, from the perspective of life cycle costs, wireless products have lower long-term maintenance costs due to reduced wire wear and failure.