Top 10 Best Cordless Vacuum Cleaners in Malaysia 2022 (Quality)

Summary

• If you have a budget of above RM1000, go check out Corvan K18 or Dibea G22 which offer great features at a very reasonable price. If you feel like spending more, Dyson V11 is a bestseller in the market right now.
• For a budget less than RM300, your best option may be Airbot Supersonics.
• For a budget more than RM300 but less than RM500, try Corvan K6s or PerrySmith K2 Max or K3 Max.

Cordless Vacuum Buying Guide

Here are some factors and features to consider when getting a cordless vacuum, especially for first timers:

Suction Power

The suction power refers to the vacuum’s ability to pick up dust, dirt or even liquid off the floors and is usually measured by Kilopascal (kPa) or Air Watts (AW). Typically, newer cordless vacuum models will have around up to 19kPa to 20-ish kPa. This refers to the suction power at the max level.  

Battery Life

Most cordless vacuums will feature about 2200 to 2500mAh lithium-ion battery that will take about 3-5 hours to charge and can operate for 40-60 minutes max. The operation time that you see displayed is often that at the lowest speed or suction level.

Dustbin Capacity

Most cordless vacuums will have more than 600ml in dustbin capacity. Obviously bigger is always better since you won’t need to empty out the bin as often as with lower capacity. However, 800ml is probably big enough for most.

Noise

Some cordless vacuums are really noisy especially at max setting. The most silent cordless vacuums usually produce around 60db in noise. So, anything between 60db to 75db you can consider as acceptable.

Speed Levels

Speed levels give you flexibility the clean different types of floors or carpets/fabrics. Most models have 2 or 3 speed levels. You will want to have flexibility here if carpets cover a lot of your floors since you will typically need stronger suction for carpets or fabrics on sofas or seating furniture.

Filters

Cordless vacuums or any vacuum for that matter, with HEPA filters are the best ones out there. Some come with 3 stages and some 6 stages. If you are really prone to allergies, try to max out your budget here. If you are not, a 3 stage filters are good enough.

Bag vs Bagless

Many newer cordless vacuum models are bagless which means that the dust goes straight into a glass dustbin after being filtered. You will then need to clean the dustbin. However, you will still need to replace the filters after some time.

Bagged vacuums on the other hand, feature a bag that contains and traps all the dirt and dust within the bag for later disposal. The bag may then be cleaned but you will have to replace it after some time once it gets worn out.

Warranty

Most cordless vacuums will have 2 types of warranties: motor warranty and general warranty for the whole appliance. Motor warranty lasts up to 5 years, but you should only expect the general warranty to last around 1 year.

LED Lights

LED lights on the head of the vacuum is important since you will need it to do a thorough cleaning in areas that are difficult to see such as under your furniture. Most vacuum will feature LED lights.

Other Features

A nice feature to have is a digital display on or near the handle that will allow you to set speed levels and see remaining battery life easily. Other features like 2-in-1 vacuum and mop functions, >180-degree swivel, and easy disposal add to your convenience.

Price

Cordless vacuums in Malaysia come in generally 3 price levels: everything under RM400 is considered affordable or budget option; between RM400 to RM1000 are pretty decent mid-range options and those over RM1000 are super good high-end options that come with additional features like 2-in-1 mopping function and digital display.

Should You Buy a Cordless or Corded Vacuum?

Cordless vacuum cleaner uses a built-in battery like lithium which gives you the flexibility to use it anywhere without needing to worry about distance and cord length. It typically is also more lightweight, easier to store and stylish so that you don’t need to keep it hidden in a closet.

This battery-based product has some drawbacks however. Depending on the battery means that the suction power may not be as strong as a corded vacuum cleaner nor will it last as long. However, newer models have minimized this issue and more and more brands are coming up with powerful cordless cleaners that can last longer than you need.

If you are looking to do heavy duty cleaning or don’t mind the cords, check out our list of Best Corded Vacuums. If you are interested in robot vacuums, we’ve also prepared a list of Best Robot Vacuums.