I was won over by this affordable cordless vacuum's lightweight build and excellent edge cleaning

Date:
Tue, 23 Sep 2025 10:37:44 +0000

Description:
The Levoit LVAC-300 is a no-frills cordless vacuum that's great at cleaning hard floors, but struggles with carpet and hair.

FULL STORY ======================================================================Levoit LVAC-300 cordless: two-minute review

The Levoit LVAC-300 is a simple, cordless stick vacuum designed to deliver effective cleaning for an affordable price. I tested it out for three weeks and while its cleaning powers aren't up there with the best cordless vacuums on the market, it's still a solid performer for the price. California-based (Chinese-owned) Levoit may be best known for its purifiers and fans , but
this cordless proves it knows what it's doing on floors, too.

In my tests, the LVAC-300 was strong on hard floors and low-pile rugs,
quieter than expected, and was especially good at cleaning the edges of
rooms. It's also lightweight and easy to maneuver in fact, it can even stand upright on its own. There are are few compromises, however. It's not great at cleaning thicker rugs, the floorhead gets in a tangle when faced with long hair, and the filter clogs quickly too.

It won't be the best vacuum cleaner for everyone, but the LVAC-300 is perfect for frugal shoppers who have mostly hard floors are arent easily wooed by fancy frills or cutting-edge tech. That's the short version; read on for my full Levoit LVAC-300 review. The black, bronze and silver livery is easy on the eye, if not swoon-worthy (Image credit: Future) Levoit LVAC-300 cordless review: price & availability List price: US $349.99/ GBP 249.99 Launch date: March 2025 Availability: US and UK

In the US, the Levoit LVAC-300 hit shelves in Spring 2025, following an official debut at CES in Las Vegas. It has a list price of $349.99 , but the good news is youll almost never pay that. Levoits own site, Amazon and Best Buy regularly kick it down to around $269.99, and I even spotted it for $249 in a recent Prime Day sale.

The LVAC-300 went on sale in the UK a few months later, with an RRP of 249.99 . Again, its worth digging around you can find it closer to 199 if you know where to look (spoiler, head to Amazon). Discounts arent quite as plentiful
as in the States, but its worth keeping an eye out around major shopping events.

Either way, you're getting a bit of a steal for a cordless that promises 60 minutes runtime, comes with a motorized floor head, mini brush, crevice tool and wall mount in the box. Filters and spare batteries are extra, but thats standard practice, even when you shell out twice as much. At this price point it sits in the lower-mid range; not a bargain basement buy, but without the wallet-burning tag of a Dyson.

All told, the LVAC-300 seems fairly priced for what youre getting. Its not going to out-muscle a top-end Shark or Dyson (especially on thick carpet),
but for everyday cleaning its quietly capable. It feels well pitched for anyone wanting a competent cordless without the bling of flashier brands. Value for money score: 4 out of 5 Levoit LVAC-300 cordless specs

Weight:

6.6 lbs / 3kg

Dimensions (H x W x D):

43.3 x 9.8 x 7.7in / 110 x 24.9 x 19.6cm

Floorhead width:

10in / 25.4cm

Filter:

HEPA

Bin capacity:

0.8 quarts / 0.75L

Battery:

21.6V 3.0Ah

Max runtime:

60 minutes

Charge time:

3.5-4 hours Levoit LVAC-300 cordless review: design Light and easy to swing about, though the grip position is odd at first Aesthetics not exactly premium, but inoffensive Small info screen, and buttons to scroll between the 3 power modes

Unboxing the Levoit LVAC-300 cordless was a total delight. It arrived in the tiniest box imaginable I genuinely thought half the vacuum was missing.
Turns out Levoit has cleverly shoehorned it in to save on packaging waste. Slot the pieces together, give it three hours to charge, and youre good to
go. Easy.

The Levoit LVAC-300 cordless is also refreshingly lightweight. The handle is angled slightly oddly, which threw the ergonomics off for me, but I got used to it quickly enough. Looks-wise, Id describe this as 'utility chic'. Ive certainly tested uglier vacuums, but this one wont be winning any design awards. The plastics felt a smidge cheap, especially when swapping out tools, and the buttons have all the glamour of an office photocopier (showing my age there). Carbon footprint-friendly compact packaging (mug for scale!) (Image credit: Future)

And then theres the quirky design choice of perching the bin above the main wand rather than tucking it neatly underneath in the more familiar style. It looked a bit back-to-front to my eye although, to be fair, this is the configuration used in the best Dyson vacuums these days. On the plus side,
you do get an unfiltered view of the dust, hair and fluff collecting, which
is always satisfying, not to mention useful for avoiding overfilling. Because the bin is on the top size, it can get very low to the floor (Image credit: Future)

The control panel is pretty basic. A little lozenge-shaped screen, a chunky on/off button right under your thumb, and two smaller buttons to scroll between Eco, Mid and Turbo modes. The screen also shows battery life, mode, and warnings for blockages though youll need good eyesight to notice them. Thats it. No apps, no smart integrations refreshingly simple. The 2-in-1 nozzle is a nifty bit of multitasking design (Image credit: Future)

The LVAC-300 only ships with two extra tools: a 2-in-1 crevice nozzle with a slide-down brush and a mini motorized brush. That doesnt sound like much, but in practice, between them, these tools handled everything I threw at them.

Some vacuums ship with a wide variety of random detail tools, but I think that's unnecessary they'll generally end up cluttering my utility cupboard, never to be used. The main floorhead here is the real workhorse anyway, with
a powered multi-surface brush, rubber fins and an anti-tangle roller designed to shrug off hair-wrap. Design score: 3.5 out of 5 Levoit LVAC-300 cordless review: performance Maneuvers like a dream light, nimble and even stands up on its own Filters clogged quickly and occasionally dirt made it past them Cleaning power is solid, but it's not great with hair and larger debris

Using the Levoit LVAC-300 cordless day-to-day was a breeze. Its light enough that my RSI-riddled wrist didnt complain (even on the staircase), and it corners beautifully, picking up right to the edges. I loved that it stands upright on its own and reclines with a little nudge of your foot, which meant I could steer it one-handed while my other hand shoved chairs and pets out of the way. The freestanding design is far easier than resting on the floor
while you move obstacles. (Image credit: Future)

Because the bin sits above the hose, you can also get it completely flat to the floor and reach right under sofas. On the downside, it defaults to Eco mode every time you turn it on, which drove me a bit bonkers. I always had to ramp it up manually, and I really missed my Miele DuoFlex s Auto mode, which adapts to different floor types so I can vacuum while listening to my audiobook rather than paying attention to the task in hand.

It also clattered noisily over my reclaimed terracotta tiles, though suction didnt seem affected. Noise-wise, I measured it between 61-68 decibels, which is actually quieter than most cordless vacs Ive tested. Eco is almost gentle on the ears, and even Turbo never reached eardrum-spitting territory. The 0.75L bin is relatively generous for this type of vacuum (Image credit: Future)

Emptying the bin was blissfully mess-free. No dust clouds, no digging about with a wooden spoon handle or kebab stick. Plus, every component is washable, which makes maintenance straightforward.

The only downer is that the filters clogged quickly during testing. Theyre simple enough to rinse under the tap, but with no spares included, the vacuum had to sit idle while they dried. Worryingly, some dirt and dog hair somehow managed to get past the two filters and were gathered around the motor entrance. At this point I did need my trusty kebab stick to clear it away.

(And dont get me started on the sticky residue left behind when I tried to peel the maintenance instruction sticker off the bin canister. Very upsetting.) The double filters should have stopped this debris getting
through (Image credit: Future)

Hair proved quite the challenge for this cordless, despite promises of a no-wrap roller. I dumped an entire brushs worth of my daughters long locks onto the floor (yuck) and set the LVAC-300 loose. It managed a fair amount, but the roller inevitably clumped up. In good news, the Levoits brush bar
pops out in seconds, so a quick snip with the scissors and I was back in business. I wasn't impressed by the no-wrap roller (Image credit: Future) Suction tests

Now for the fun bit: the tests. I started with fine dust; a teabags worth scattered across my wooden engineered flooring. On eco, the LVAC-300 gobbled it up in a single pass, even from the grooves between planks. On carpet, Eco barely made a dent, so I cranked it to Turbo. Better, but a faint smudge of tea leaves still lingered, like my husbands five oclock shadow and I am afraid I had to reach for my Miele to get the carpet fully clean again. Image 1 of 2 (Image credit: Future) Image 2 of 2 (Image credit: Future)

Next came 30g of oats to represent bigger debris. On hard floors, the
LVAC-300 struggled at first because the floorhead acted more like a
snowplough than a vacuum, pushing the oats into little drifts. Lifting the head slightly and hovering over the oats worked, but its not ideal. Turbo helped, but I still had to chase some strays.

Again, this isnt unique even Dyson vacuums sometimes bulldoze big debris across tile but the best Shark vacuums tend to have edge here, with heads that are better designed to funnel large bits straight into the suction path. Switch to carpet, however, and the LVAC-300 was surprisingly effective, scooping up oats cleanly even on Eco. Image 1 of 2 (Image credit: Future) Image 2 of 2 (Image credit: Future)

The edge cleaning test was genuinely impressive. I lined a corner with tea leaves, expecting to need the crevice tool, but the LVAC-300 slurped up every last bit in Eco mode. Honestly, it matched my Miele here, which is high
praise so many cordless models leave frustrating crumbs in the corners. I also tried it over the sheepskin rug in our spare bedroom and it did an admirable job of fluffing up the fleece without the rollerbrush getting blocked and stopping rotating, which made a refreshing change. The edge cleaning test was a complete success (Image credit: Future)

In summary, the LVAC-300 did what it promised and offered reasonable suction, easy handling and quieter operation than many. It doesnt quite topple the big names in every test, but it put up a very respectable fight at a far friendlier price. Fine dust removal on carpet could have been better, but for everyday cleaning it got the job done with minimal fuss and zero arm ache. Performance score: 3.5 out of 5 Levoit LVAC-300 cordless review: battery 41 minutes in Eco, 22 minutes in Mid, 14 minutes in Turbo Just under 4 hours to recharge, with flexible charging options Easily enough juice for a decent clean on one charge

Levoit reckons youll get 60 minutes out of the LVAC-300 in Eco mode, but that figure is with the nozzle attachment, not the powered floorhead, which is a little misleading. I have never spent an hour vacuuming with a nozzle in my life.

The fine print in the User Manual promises 40 minutes with the floorhead attached, which was pretty accurate. My stopwatch recorded 41 minutes in Eco mode with the floor head, which was good enough for me. Id actually run out
of things to vacuum and left it buzzing on the floor just to see it die.

Turbo gave me 14 minutes, which doesnt sound like much but was plenty to whip round the ground floor and staircase of my four-bed family home. For a cordless at any price point, thats seriously respectable.

Recharging takes around four hours, which is par for the course. I like that you can either click it onto the dock or pop the battery out and plug it in elsewhere, so youre not at the mercy of having a wall socket in the perfect spot.

Despite the 60 minute 'fake news' on Levoit's marketing, the battery life impressed me. I got through a full clean on a single charge without breaking
a sweat, and thats really all most people will need. However, there are
models even in this budget-friendly bracket that offer longer runtimes if you need them. Battery life score: 3.5 out of 5 Should you buy the Levoit LVAC-300 cordless?

Attribute

Notes

Rating

Value

Strong mid-range pricing with regular discounts. Offers features youd usually pay more for, though cant quite match pricier rivals on power.

4/5

Design

Lightweight and easy to maneuver, though the styling is a bit basic. Simple controls and easy setup win it back points.

3.5/5

Performance

Excellent on hard floors and edges, but struggles with fine dirt on carpet, and long hair in general. Overall solid cleaning results.

3.5/5

Battery

40 minutes in Eco with the main floorhead is decent but other models give you longer. A solid 16 mins in Turbo mode.

3.5/5 Buy it if...

You have mostly hard floors

The LVAC-300 performed very well on hard floors, and is especially impressive at clearing dirt from the edges of rooms. It's also lightweight and very easy to wrangle.

You're on a budget

At list price the LVAC is mid-range, but big discounts are rare and can deliver very strong value for money.

You appreciate a simple life

If the thought of downloading an app to run a vacuum makes you want to lie down in a dark room, take note. Big on/off button, three modes, no Wi-Fi pairing fails. Even your nan could suss it out. Don't buy it if...

You have lots of carpet

This vacuum struggled a little with cleaning carpets. Turbo helps, but its still not great at dragging dust out of thicker pile, no matter how much time you spend dragging it back and forth.

You're obsessed with high-end tech

If you want a vacuum that looks like it belongs in an Apple Store, step away. The LVAC-300 is more functional than fantasy.

You live with Rapunzel

Although it had no problem with pet hair, long human hair wrapped around the roller like a clingy baby koala that isnt ready to leave its mum. How I
tested the Levoit LVAC-300 cordless

I lived with the Levoit LVAC-300 as my main vacuum for nearly three weeks, putting it through its paces in our four-bed home, which is home to our
family of four, plus two dogs and a budgie. That meant daily whizzes around the kitchen and hallway (the main crumb/fluff zones), plus regular runs up
the stairs, rugs and on the wool bedroom carpets to see how it coped. I timed battery life in each mode with my Garmin watch and used a decibel app on my phone to check out noise levels.

I also made sure to test all the attachments: the mini motorized brush was drafted in for sofas and pet beds, while the crevice tool was sent hunting
for dust bunnies under radiators and cobwebs along the curtain rails. The
main floorhead got the biggest workout, smashing through a mix of pet hair, school-run debris and general family chaos. I played around with setup, docking and charging too, trying both the wall mount (admittedly not screwed to the wall but I recreated the effect just fine propped against the wall)
and popping the battery out to plug it in elsewhere.

In short, I didnt just whizz it round the house for 10 minutes before hitting the keyboard, both set tests and real-life use was long and thorough, and I really got to know this impressive little vacuum during the process.

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First reviewed September 2025



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