If you want to quickly clean up the house, couches or take crumbles off the table, you don’t need to use your regular vacuum to do it. Handheld vaccums are the best choice for such basic tasks. We made the selection of the best kinds to help you pick your own handheld vacuum:
1. DEWALT DCV501HB Handheld vacuum
Priced at 187.66 dollars on Amazon, this handheld vacuum performed best on this list. Weighing 3.1 kg, it has voltage power of 20 volts and 46 CFM that provides higher suction performance for more efficient clean-up.
- Suction and performance
It managed to suction 34 inches of water and it has air speed of 45.22 CFM (best on the list). It was good at vacuuming all the rock nuts and it was the fastest when picking up sand from the crevices (in 10 seconds). The narrow inlet helps it to dig deeper in the carpet fibers. - Holding power
When it comes to holding content of the vacuum once the vacuum is powered down, it was one of the best.
Recommendation
This handheld vacuum is best when performing heavier tasks giving enviable performance and great suction power.
2. Milwaukee 0882-20 Filter M18 18V Cordless Lithium-ion Compact Vacuum
The handhald Milwaukee vacuum has a HEPA filter and a crevice tool. It comes second closes to Dewalt on this list making it its worthy oponent during tests.
- Suction and performance
It was great when removing water, removing 36 inches of it and having air speed of 45.09 CFM (second on the list after Dewalt). It managed to pick up sand from crevices in 11 seconds marking almost equal speed to the Dewalt one. - Holding power
Equaling with Dewalt and Knockoff Milwaukee, it performed well on the test of checking the holding power.
Recommendation
Even though it’s on the more expensive side, its speed, suction and holding power, make this handheld vacuum a valuable investment.
3. IRONFIST Cordless Vacuum Cleaner for Milwaukee M18 Batteries (Knockoff Milwaukee) vacuum
Lightweight cordless knockoff Milwaukee has a washable and reusable filter, brushless motor and high speed. It is on budget and it performed well in every test.
- Suction and performance
It was best in the suction of water (removing 42 inches of it) and it has air speed of 33.74 CFM but it still wasn’t the fastest in removing sand from crevices (doing it in 26 seconds). - Holding power
It had just as good of results as Milwaukee and Dewalt when tested for holding power when powered down.
Recommendation
If you want quality performance while remaining on budget, this vacuum would be a great choice.
4. Bissell Electronics ZSKZ-RLAOP-01 handheld vacuum
With a noble purpose behind it, Bissell is a great choice if you want to save pets since it will donate 5 dollars for each pet hair eraser Li Ion purchase, upon activation. This vacuum has a cyclone filter type and an easy to empty dirt bin to help get rid of pet hair easily and it’s recommended for upholstery.
- Suction and performance
Performing decently, it has air speed of 26.88 CFM and it managed to pick up sand from crevices in 23 seconds (faster than the Knockoff Milwaukee). - Holding power
When shaken, some of the content of it came out, so it resulted the worst on this list when it came down to its holding power.
Recommendation
If you have pets, especially those that shed, this Bissell would be a solid choice for everyday cleaning tasks.
5. RYOBI RHV18-0 5133005655 handheld vacuum
Priced at 70 dollars on Amazon, this vacuum is practical with lockable switch for continuous operation. It has the HEPA filter and it’s easy to clean.
- Suction and performance
It picked up the least amount of water on the list as well as being the slowest when picking up sand from crevices (35 seconds) while it has better air speed than Bissell. - Holding power
It spilled some sand when being shaken resulting in the least amount of holding power on this list.
Recommendation
If you want a solid performance while remaining on budget, and you happen to have Ryobi batteries, this would be the choice for you.
Honorable mentions on this list are Black & Decker 20V Handheld Vacuum and a Makita. Black&Decker did great in picking up flour but it struggled with sand while Makita is a good choice for everyday tasks.
Conclusion
If you are looking for an amazing handheld vacuum cleaner, the most valuable investments would be Milwaukee and Dewalt due to them giving the best performance while Bissell, Ryobi and Knockoff Milwaukee are good for lighter, more basic tasks and are budget friendly.