We don’t recommend any mini handheld vacs because our picks are better performers, similarly priced (or less expensive), and more versatile. However, if you have hand or wrist issues, one of these lighter hand vacs might be a good alternative. What the Ryobi 18V One+ Performance Hand Vacuum Kit lacks in appearance it makes up for in suction power, bin size, and versatility. Staff writer Sabine Heinlein has been a journalist for over two decades. With a menagerie of rabbits and cats, she obsesses over how different types of fur adhere to upholstery and how best to remove hairballs from heirloom rugs.
Then, examine the important features offered by Shark to determine which product is right for you. A powerful stick-handheld vacuum that is easy to maneuver and easily converts into a handheld vacuum. In reality, of course, many homes keep a cabled vacuum cleaner for doing longer cleaning sessions, leaving the handheld for those quick daily skite-abouts when needed. When I powered up the Shark Cordless Handheld Vacuum WV200UK for the first time, I was pleasantly surprised by how quiet it is and how light (700g to be precise). So light that I found myself going on a cleaning spree, cleaning sofa cushions and getting into hard-to-reach nooks and crannies with the Duster Crevice Tool (which is brilliant). You can even use the dusting tool for reaching up to curtain pelmets and light shades etc.
The Shark is more portable and does a much better job of clearing debris from all surface types. On the other hand, the JASHEN V16 has a better battery life and a bigger dirt compartment. The Cordless Pro seamlessly transforms into a handheld vacuum for cleaning above-floor surfaces and boasts a detachable battery that provides up to 40 minutes of runtime.
The Pure One S11’s black-and-white build is perhaps a bit bland, and we wish that it offered a bit more than 40 minutes of runtime under optimal conditions. Still, those are fair trade-offs at this price, especially considering how well it cleans. At $400 or less, it’s the first cordless vacuum we’d recommend for just shark stick vacuum about anyone in need of a new one. Shark has a more affordable baseline for intelligent suction power adjustment based on the debris level sensed, and offers an automatic emptying docking station with one of its smartest models for less than $500. You can only imagine how much a self-emptying Dyson would cost.
It has no issue sucking up pet hair and small debris, but bulky material can clog the entry to its dustbin. Thankfully, it feels sturdily built, is easy to maintain, and incurs almost no recurring costs. Unfortunately, it has a short battery life and a tiny dirt compartment, even for a handheld vacuum, so it’s best suited for very quick cleanups. The Dyson Humdinger is slightly better than the Shark WANDVAC.
For occasional tidy-ups, the Black+Decker Dustbuster AdvancedClean CHV1410L, is a simpler and cheaper alternative to our main picks. All parts that you can clean with water should be left to dry for at least 24 hours before putting them back in the vacuum. How long, rounded to the nearest hour, it took to fully recharge a discharged battery. Among 6 choices, these Shark Handheld Vacuums have the highest satisfaction ratings with Lowe’s customers.
The Shark WANDVAC is a better handheld vacuum than the eufy HomeVac H11. The Shark is more effective on all surface types, has a larger dirt compartment, and recharges much faster. Unlike the eufy, it also has a charging station with an accessory rack and incurs virtually no recurring costs. The eufy has a slightly longer continuous runtime and is a little bit lighter.
How long that takes depends on how and how often the vacuum is used. The accessories can often make all the difference in the value of a vacuum. Each model comes with a few extra accessories, but all the tools we list are not compatible with all models. Decide which tools will work best in your situation and choose a Shark handheld vacuum that includes those.
Cat litter scatter was a trickier one to suck up and I’m not surprised as even brushing it up can cause a great deal of angst. I used the pet nozzle attachment though and on the whole, it picked up most of the pesky stuff. When it didn’t, I went over it again and the second attempt worked, which isn’t bad compared to other vacuums I’ve tried to pick it up with.