Overview

The Samsung Bespoke AI Jet Ultra is the most powerful cordless stick vacuum you can buy. At 400 AW, its suction exceeds every competitor in our roundup — including the Dyson V16 Piston Animal (315 AW) and Dreame Z30 (310 AW) — by a significant margin. Combined with 100 minutes of runtime, 99.999% filtration, and Samsung's full AI Jet system with auto-empty Clean Station, it's the no-compromise option for buyers who refuse to accept trade-offs.

The compromise is the price: $1,099.99 makes the Bespoke Ultra the most expensive vacuum in our roundup by over $300. At 6.2 pounds, it's not the lightest option. And you're buying into Samsung's SmartThings ecosystem, which may or may not align with your existing smart-home setup. But if you want the absolute best cleaning performance regardless of price — maximum suction, long runtime, best-in-class filtration, auto-empty convenience — the Bespoke Ultra is where the conversation ends.

Features Deep-Dive

400 AW Suction — Category Record

Four hundred air watts of suction is not incremental — it's a different class of cleaning power. On thick carpets, the difference between 400 AW and the 200-300 AW of competitors is visceral: you can feel the vacuum pulling debris from deep within carpet pile. On hard floors, it's arguably overkill, which is why the AI Cleaning Mode 2.0 automatically dials back power to conserve battery on surfaces that don't need it. But for homes with a mix of thick carpet and hard surfaces, having 400 AW available when needed is genuinely transformative.

100-Minute Runtime with AI Power Management

Samsung pairs the massive suction capability with a 100-minute battery life — second only to the Tineco A90S's 105 minutes. The AI power management system is critical here: by intelligently reducing suction on clean hard floors and ramping it on dirty carpets, the system extends effective runtime beyond what the raw numbers suggest. In practice, the Ultra runs quietly and efficiently on easy surfaces, then surges when encountering heavy dirt.

99.999% Multi-Layer Filtration with All-in-One Clean Station

Like the Jet Lite, the Ultra features Samsung's 99.999% multi-layer filtration — the highest particle capture rate in our roundup. The All-in-One Clean Station auto-empties, charges, and stores the vacuum. The Ultra's Clean Station is purpose-built for the higher-powered vacuum, ensuring the auto-empty cycle handles the greater debris volume that 400 AW suction generates.

Pricing Analysis

At $1,099.99, the Bespoke Ultra is an aspirational purchase. The Dreame Z30 at $500 delivers 78% of the suction at 45% of the price. The Dyson V16 Piston Animal at $699 offers comparable deep-cleaning capability without the auto-empty dock but saves $400. The Ultra's pricing makes sense only for buyers who want everything — maximum suction, long runtime, best filtration, auto-empty, smart features — in a single package. For that specific ask, there's no alternative.

Who Is This For?

• No-compromise buyers who want the absolute best across every metric — suction, runtime, filtration, and convenience — and price is secondary
• Large homes with thick carpets where 400 AW suction and 100-minute runtime are necessary rather than luxury features
• Samsung ecosystem users who want full SmartThings integration, cleaning analytics, and a vacuum that's a native part of their connected home
• Allergy and health-focused households where 99.999% filtration is a medical necessity rather than a marketing preference

Who Should NOT Use This

• Budget-conscious buyers — the Bespoke Ultra costs more than twice the Dreame Z30, which covers 90% of cleaning needs for most homes
• Small apartments or hard-floor-only homes where 400 AW suction is genuinely overkill and the money would be better spent elsewhere

Bottom Line

The Samsung Bespoke AI Jet Ultra is the best cordless stick vacuum money can buy — and that's exactly the point. If maximum suction, longest runtime, best filtration, and full smart-home integration are non-negotiable, this is the only option. For everyone else, the value proposition weakens rapidly below the $1,100 price.

FAQ

Is 400 AW really necessary?

For hard floors and low-pile carpets, no — 200 AW handles those surfaces fine. For thick carpets, heavily soiled areas, and homes with multiple pets, the difference between 400 AW and 300 AW is noticeable. The AI system manages power automatically, so you get the benefit without waste.

How does it compare to the Jet Lite at $899?

The Ultra adds 120 AW more suction (400 vs 280), 40 minutes more runtime (100 vs 60), and the "Ultra" designation in Samsung's lineup. The Lite shares the same 99.999% filtration and Clean Station design. The $200 premium buys meaningful performance upgrades.

Is the Samsung ecosystem required?

The vacuum works perfectly without SmartThings. The app adds cleaning history, filter reminders, and custom settings, but core functionality is fully standalone. You're not locked in.

At $1,100, how does it compare to hiring a cleaning service?

That's a fair question. $1,100 buys roughly 4-6 professional cleanings. The Ultra makes financial sense only if you vacuum frequently (3+ times/week) and want the best possible result from self-cleaning. For occasional cleaners, the money may go further elsewhere.