Cordless vacuums were once thought to be weaker corded models, but our lab testing proves that's no longer the case today. Most affordable cordless models perform just as well as canister and upright ones, but without a cord getting in your way. They also don't need to cost you an arm and a leg. If, like many Americans, you've been feeling the pinch of tariffs and inflation but need an effective cleaning tool, we have recommendations for every budget. Many of our top picks are also currently on sale as part of Amazon's Big Spring Sale. CNET provides expert, unbiased reviews of products and services. When we assign a score, we use a scale of 1-10. Each product we score is evaluated by criteria specific to its category with most assessing pricing, quality, features and performance. Best for:The Eureka ReactiSense 440 is our best overall cordless vacuum, beating out our previous winner, the Shark Stratos. At $180 without sales, it's affordable enough to also earn a spot on our list of the best cheap vacuums.…