LG - CordZero A9 Charge Cordless Stick Vacuum A905RM

I had an A9 that just died after about 5 years and I hated the dustbin. It was messy AF and kept clogging at the intake so I had to pull dust out by hand every time I emptied it. I'm looking for a replacement and I'm pretty hesitant to get another A9, possibly unless it's an auto empty one, or they have otherwise fixed it.

IMO ditch your cordless requirement at least for your primary vacuum. If you want something that is long lasting, doesn’t clog and is good will allergies you’ll definitely need something corded and bagged. Cordless and bagless vacuums are a sad joke masquerading as a vacuum. Grab a Sebo k3 or Miele C3 Cat and Dog for your main weekly deep clean vacuum. Then grab a cordless stick for quick daily messes. (Bissell airram or lg a9) The Miele and Sebo have an expected life of ~20 years. So imo it’s worth the price of admission. You could also look at a Kenmore 600 series pop and go + a cordless stick as well.

Does not exist. Regardless of what marketing departments try to sell us - What you’re looking for is 3 separate pieces of equipment. 1) Dry, corded and bagged primary vacuum for weekly deep clean: Miele C1 Cat and Dog, Miele C3 Homecare, Sebo K3, dart/felix, e3 2) Cordless/bagless stick for quick daily messes: LG A9 or Bissell airram 3) The gold standard for wet cleaning: A good old mop and bucket. The combo machines are a joke and will be in the trash within a year or two. Put the blinders on, ignore the marketing hype, go with what is tried and true.

Personally I wouldn’t get another cordless bagless as your primary vacuum. They’re not up to this task (regardless of what marketing departments tell us). Ideally you want 2 vacuums. 1) cordless bagless for quick daily messes: LG A9 2) corded and bagged primary weekly deep clean vacuum: Look at a Miele C1 cat and dog, C3 Homecare or Sebo K3/E3

Is this your primary vacuums? No. Avoid at all costs. What’s your flooring and budget. We can do wayyy better. Is it a secondary quick pickup vacuum? Maybe, but the V8 is better at that IMO. Same with the LG A9

the [lg](https://www.amazon.ca/LG-A905RM-Stick-Vacuum-Matte/dp/B07QK2NKX7?crid=1XBCWR87FA014&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.lqX2ZvYcPGF-3MmzqkG4MdieIFNLCpXP4fmuklGD_MsiXFHtm65ev104IwhvenQmhfOrxeTkqBgCn2qtmU10xzmGgTnU97SJvsNVqHYv1CCzY0qZY3VAcDNdc2lpg1Y5G4nMTEX0o4sNzUsL1PBD7_zwVm0E2HgqbibD9fZZpe0SfqxVpPcJHobhqjliA5uJwJb6YmTB5oDWEFQgtQXiBW8ktq698leGzjjvSCd6niQrrXZEYFsDFC3e05sNzTAhX11XOTdK77w7wy_ipniEA9B3GAvqhaCpKGoj6QFTGxs.kXuRhOzq4htLlbhM_lRE828mAUFgt6quHnCAji7YdHA&dib_tag=se&keywords=LG+CordZero+A9+Stick+Vacuum+Charge+Plus&qid=1760125475&sprefix=lg+cordzero+a9+stick+vacuum+charge+plus%2Caps%2C538&sr=8-12&linkCode=ll1&tag=davidcollin07-20&linkId=c87f29eadca970f4594695c5d7c4f614&language=en_CA&ref_=as_li_ss_tl) cordzero cordless stick vacuum cleaner would actually fit your setup better than the shark powerdetect. its super light, easy to move around in tight spaces, and has strong suction for dust and crumbs on linoleum. the bin is a decent size so you wont be emptying it constantly, and the filtration is sealed well, which helps with allergies. plus, its cordless and compact enough to tuck away in a wardrobe when you’re done, so ur not tripping over it in a small room.

Top contenders: Henry Quick, Miele Duoflex or Triflex, Samsung Jet Bespoke AI, 85 or 75. LG A9 Cord Zero, Shark PowerDetect, Shark Vertex Pro. The Henry, Samsung Bespoke AI and Cord Zero A9 all feature a bagged mechanism of some kind which make them hygienically a step above the rest. The Henry is the only cordless that actually has a bag which is unique to this category.

I've got both the Lg A9 and V8. Honestly they both do a good job on my hard floors, I get vacuuming done twice as fast as my corded Electrolux.  But take the motorised head off and try to vacuum window sills, baseboards, curtains and the lack of suction power becomes very obvious.  Battery life is ok for me, I get at least 30mins and it's enough for me to cover 100sqm of flooring.  Does require more maintenance than traditional canisters but I can live with that. 

Love my CordZero too. It's so easy to maintain because the cyclone is fully washable and so are the filters. Build quality is leaps and bounds above Dyson.

Shark Stratos or Miele C1 Turbo if you want corded. For cordless, Dyson V15 or LG A9 are solid. Avoid cheap stick vacs as they choke on thick carpet 👌

Oof, classic Ryobi bait-and-switch. It is great for tools, terrible for vacs. If you’re looking for real performance under $500, start with LG CordZero, Tineco A11/A15 Hero, or a used Dyson V10/V11. If battery cross-compatibility isn’t a must, just get a vac that actually vacuums.

For under $500: - Stick vac: Dyson V8 (refurb) or LG A9. they're solid on both floor types. - Canister: Miele C1 Turbo Team..great suction, built to last. - Robot: Dreame L20 or Roborock Q Revo (if on sale). mop + vac, set it and forget it.

When my Dyson died I purchased an LG CordZero A9 from JB and was pleasantly surprised when it outperformed the Dyson for half the cost

The V15 is not a product worth copying. The LG A9, Bissell/Gtech Airram and Miele DuoFlex are good cordless machines.

Probably the LG A9. I don't know who's recommending Shark, but most people in the industry know they're a pile of crap.

Best overall - Lindhaus Valzer L-ion. Runner up LG CordZero A9. It’s easy to clean and maintain vs Dyson.

Because the LG comes with 2 batteries and the cyclone easily comes apart so you can wash / clean it. Its performance is nearly identical and it’s cheaper than Dyson. Parts for it are also available. I’m partial to the Lindhaus because it a bagged machine and more of a BIFL option

Since you move frequently, a cordless stick vacuum might be sufficient if your homes typically have hard floors. However, it will struggle with carpets. A good option for you would be to have two vacuums. A powerful, corded, bagged vacuum for deep cleaning and "do it all" versatility. Then a simple cordless vacuum for quick cleanups and light maintenance between deeper cleans. This combination will give you the best of both worlds. Deep cleaning power with proper filtration and grab-and-go convenience for everyday light duty cleaning. It will give you more longevity from both machines and future proof you no matter your flooring and cleaning needs. If it were my money and I had $500-$600 I would get a Kenmore 600 Series and a LG A9 to supplement it.

They’re worth it as a secondary, light duty cleaner. Cordless sticks are generally lousy as a primary vacuum, they just don’t have the suction or agitation needed to deep clean properly. Get the C1 Turbo as your primary and something like an LG A9 as your “quick pickup” light duty cleaner.