Ryobi 18V ONE+ HP Stick Vacuums: Three Cordless Cleaners That Cover Almost Every Mess

Introduction

Ryobi expanded its cordless cleaning lineup with three 18V ONE+ HP stick vacuums: the Advanced, the High-Capacity, and the Swift Clean wet/dry. All three run on the same 18V ONE+ battery used across a system of over 300 cordless products, so anyone already invested in the platform can add one without buying into a new battery ecosystem.

While none of these will replace a heavy-duty corded vacuum for deep carpet cleaning, they perform very well on hard floors, thinner carpets, and everyday debris like cereal, dirt, and pet hair. Here is what separates the three and who each one is for.

What All Three Vacuums Share

Every vacuum in this trio uses ONE+ HP technology, which combines intelligent brushless motors, advanced electronics, and high-performance lithium batteries for more power, runtime, durability, and speed. They all also feature cyclonic filtration and a 10-inch cleaning width, and they are designed to handle dirt, debris, and pet hair across hard floors, carpets, and rugs.

Because they share the ONE+ battery system, any 18V ONE+ battery works with any of these vacuums, which keeps things simple if you already own other Ryobi tools.

Ryobi 18V ONE+ HP Advanced Stick Vacuum

The Advanced is the most powerful 18V ONE+ stick vacuum in the lineup and also the quietest, as part of Ryobi’s Whisper Series, measuring just 61 dBA, around 74% quieter. Whisper Series is Ryobi’s top tier across its range, and the quiet operation carries over here convincingly.

For pet owners, this is the standout of the three. It has a Wrap Defense roller bar that minimizes hair wrap up to 9 inches in length, and it is the only Ryobi stick vacuum with HEPA filtration that captures 99.97% of particles such as pet dander and dust.

The kit configuration includes a charging docking station that charges an 18V ONE+ battery while the vacuum is in storage, so the vacuum is always ready when you are. Tool-free removable dual roller bars make maintenance easy, and the included accessories allow up to 12 cleaning configurations for floor-to-ceiling cleaning.

Pricing is $329 for the tool only and $379 for the kit, which adds a 4Ah high-performance battery and charger. If you are not already deep in the platform, the kit is the better value.

Ryobi 18V ONE+ HP High-Capacity Stick Vacuum

The High-Capacity is the lightest in-hand stick vacuum of the three, focused on easy maneuverability around the house on hard floors, carpets, and rugs. It is pet rated and also includes the Wrap Defense roller bar for hair up to 9 inches long.

Its namesake feature is the 1-liter bagless dust cup, which lets you clean more with fewer breaks to empty. Three power modes provide cleaning versatility, and an LED light on the floor head improves visibility in dim corners and under furniture.

This is the companion vacuum for households with kids and pets, since it easily picks up large debris like cereal, dog food, and dirt. It is available at $249 for the tool only and $279 for the kit with a 4Ah high-performance battery. The $30 step up to the kit is hard to argue with.

Ryobi 18V ONE+ HP Swift Clean Wet/Dry Stick Vacuum

The Swift Clean is the first wet/dry stick vacuum in the ONE+ lineup and the most interesting of the three. It is a two-in-one mop and vacuum for hard sealed floors, including hardwood, tile, luxury vinyl plank and tile, and stone. Its Swift Clean technology dispenses solution, cleans, then picks up both wet and dry debris in a single pass.

It is engineered for everyday cleaning but also handles large messes, including cereal, dirt, and coffee. It picked up a broken egg and continued vacuuming, which is exactly the scenario that standard dry-only stick vacuums cannot handle, such as spilled water mixed with dry cereal on the floor. An included Max mode delivers an extra boost of suction for tougher messes.

Maintenance is handled by a self-cleaning stand: return the vacuum to it and run a self-cleaning cycle when the job is done. Pricing is $329 for the tool only and $379 for the kit with a 4Ah high-performance battery, and it carries the same three-year warranty as the others.

Buying Advice: Which One Fits Your Home

All three vacuums were released in Spring 2024, sold exclusively at The Home Depot and HomeDepot.com, and include a three-year warranty.

If you have pets and want the quietest, most filtration-focused option, the Advanced with HEPA filtration and the charging dock is the clear pick. If your priority is lightweight everyday cleaning of large dry debris, the High-Capacity with its 1-liter dust cup and lower price is the sensible choice. If you want one tool that handles both dry crumbs and wet spills on hard floors, the Swift Clean wet/dry is the one that genuinely changes how you clean up after kids, pets, or winter foot traffic.

Conclusion

Ryobi’s 18V ONE+ HP stick vacuum trio covers the main cordless cleaning use cases without forcing anyone out of the ONE+ battery system. The Advanced suits pet owners who value quiet operation and HEPA filtration, the High-Capacity suits busy households on a tighter budget, and the Swift Clean stands out as a genuinely useful two-in-one mop and vacuum for hard sealed floors.