The best stick vacuums in Australia: Dyson vs Shark vs the rest, compared
Cordless stick, handheld and barrel vacuums at Australian stores today, what's worth paying for, and which store sells each model cheapest.
By the Compare Empire team2 min read Prices checked 2 November 2026
In this guide
Cordless stick vacuums have replaced the barrel vacuum in most Australian homes. Dyson and Shark lead, but older Dyson models and Shark's mid-range often cost half the newest flagship and clean almost as well. Prices below update every morning from The Good Guys, JB Hi-Fi, Betta, Costco and the brands' own stores.
The most compared vacuums today
- 1
Bissell Powerclean FurGuard Vacuum Cleaner6 stores · cheapest at Billy Guyattsfrom$389 - 2
Dyson V8 Cyclone5 stores · cheapest at Costcofrom$599.98 - 3
Shark ION Cordfree Handheld Vacuum5 stores · cheapest at Billy Guyattsfrom$178 - 4
Electrolux 700 Series Cordless Stick Vacuum with Clean Station4 stores · cheapest at Bettafrom$599 - 5
Electrolux 600 Series Bagged Vacuum Cleaner4 stores · cheapest at Billy Guyattsfrom$258 - 6
Electrolux 500 Series Pet Bagless Vacuum Cleaner4 stores · cheapest at Billy Guyattsfrom$185 - 7
Dyson V16 Piston Animal Cordless Vacuum4 stores · cheapest at The Good Guysfrom$1,199 - 8
Dyson V16 Piston Animal Submarine 496024-014 stores · cheapest at The Good Guysfrom$1,399 - 9
Dyson V15 Detect Absolute4 stores · cheapest at The Good Guysfrom$748 - 10
Dyson V10 Konical Cordless Vacuum4 stores · cheapest at Costcofrom$749.99 - 11
Dyson V8 Advanced + Car Cleaning Kit4 stores · cheapest at The Good Guysfrom$383 - 12
Miele Boost CX1 Bagless Vacuum4 stores · cheapest at Billy Guyattsfrom$411
Cordless stick vacuums
- 1Bissell Powerclean FurGuard Vacuum Cleaner6 stores · cheapest at Billy Guyattsfrom$389
- 2Dyson V8 Cyclone5 stores · cheapest at Costcofrom$599.98
- 3Electrolux 700 Series Cordless Stick Vacuum with Clean Station4 stores · cheapest at Bettafrom$599
- 4Electrolux 500 Series Pet Bagless Vacuum Cleaner4 stores · cheapest at Billy Guyattsfrom$185
- 5Dyson V16 Piston Animal Cordless Vacuum4 stores · cheapest at The Good Guysfrom$1,199
- 6Dyson V16 Piston Animal Submarine 496024-014 stores · cheapest at The Good Guysfrom$1,399
- 7Dyson V15 Detect Absolute4 stores · cheapest at The Good Guysfrom$748
- 8Dyson V10 Konical Cordless Vacuum4 stores · cheapest at Costcofrom$749.99
- 9Dyson V8 Advanced + Car Cleaning Kit4 stores · cheapest at The Good Guysfrom$383
- 10Miele Boost CX1 Bagless Vacuum4 stores · cheapest at Billy Guyattsfrom$411
Stick vacuums with a self-empty base
- 1Electrolux 700 Series Cordless Stick Vacuum with Clean Station4 stores · cheapest at Bettafrom$599
- 2
Shark Clean & Empty3 stores · cheapest at JB Hi-Fifrom$547 - 3
Dreame X3 Station Cordless Vacuum with Auto Empty2 stores · cheapest at The Good Guysfrom$999 - 4
Shark PowerDetect Elite Auto-Empty System Cordless Stick Vacuum Cleaner2 stores · cheapest at Bettafrom$1,199 - 5
Shark SHARK POWERDETECT ELITE CORDLESS AUTO-EMPTY SYSTEM2 stores · cheapest at Bettafrom$1,199 - 6
Shark PowerDetect ELITE Cordless Auto-Empty System Travertine2 stores · cheapest at The Good Guysfrom$1,199
What actually matters
- Real run time. Claims are on the lowest setting. On carpet boost most sticks last 10–20 minutes; a swappable battery helps in big homes.
- The bundle. One model is often sold with different tools, a second battery or a dock. Compare like with like.
- Hair wrap. Anti-tangle brush rolls (Shark's and Dyson's newer heads) matter if you have pets or long hair.
- Bin size and emptying. Small bins fill fast; a self-empty base fixes that for a price.
- Battery replacement cost. Check it before you buy; it decides how long the vacuum stays worth using.
Where to buy
| Store | Prices compared | Cheapest (or equal cheapest) | Typical gap when not |
|---|---|---|---|
| Billy Guyatts | 36 | 94% | +9% |
| The Good Guys | 35 | 63% | +11% |
| JB Hi-Fi | 30 | 40% | +6% |
| Betta | 54 | 37% | +11% |
| BiRite | 22 | 23% | +6% |
Every product variant at least two of these stores had in stock today, at its outright price. Recalculated every morning.
Every model is on the vacuums page. Robot vacuums have their own guide.
How we work: every price in this guide is today's lowest in-stock price across the Australian stores we check, refreshed every morning, and the tables recalculate with it. Nobody pays to be included or to rank higher. Specs come from the stores' and makers' own listings. How Compare Empire works
