Don’t Buy a Handheld Cordless Vacuum Until You See This Test!

Sep 2024/21 min/14 products tested

The verdict

He didn't give an outright ranking in this one — the full tested list is below.

Budget pick
Ryobi (less expensive at Home Depot)
“If you already own an 18-V Ryobi battery, the Ryobi performed well considering the $35 price tag.”
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Best value
Knockoff Milwaukee
“If you happen to have Milwaukee tools, I definitely buy the knockoff Milwaukee. It performs surprisingly well earning A's in just about every category.”
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Also noted
Black+Decker 20V
“If you're looking for a handheld vacuum with an integrated battery, the 20-V Black & Decker performed extremely well earning A's in just about every category.”
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Milwaukee
“Finally, the genuine Milwaukee and DeWalt are both very expensive and a little heavy. However, they're by far the most powerful vacuums in the lineup.”
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DeWalt
“Finally, the genuine Milwaukee and DeWalt are both very expensive and a little heavy. However, they're by far the most powerful vacuums in the lineup.”
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Makita
“My least favorite in the lineup is the Makita.”
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