Best Handheld Vacuums In 2022

Lightweight, compact, and budget-friendly, the Black and Decker dust buster is about to become your new best friend when it comes to quick and efficient cleaning jobs around the home. Let’s face it, you probably don’t always have the time or energy to get out the upright cleaning, and for instances like these, the dust buster works like a dream.

There’s a charging base that allows you to easily take the vacuum on and off whenever needed, and the long-life Lithium battery can hold a charge for up to 18 months. There’s also a battery sensor with LED lights to conveniently let you know how much charge you have left, so you never run the risk of being caught short halfway up the stairs. With a four-hour fast charging base, you can take a break and go back to cleaning later that day if needed.

The Bissell AeroSlim 29869 is the perfect handheld vacuum cleaner for quickly cleaning work surfaces and furniture. When you’re trying to get the house clean, there’s nothing more frustrating than lugging around a heavy vacuum cleaner to clean hard-to-reach areas. That’s where this awesome little machine comes in. It’s powered by a 7.2V lithium-ion battery that provides up to 12 minutes of continuous cleaning. That means you don’t have to worry about trailing wires behind you – just pick up the Bissell AeroSlim 29869 and get to work. 

As you’d expect from a Bissell vacuum cleaner, it provides powerful suction. Of course, it’s not going to compete with a full-sized vacuum but it has no trouble picking up pet hair or crumbs. It comes with a clever two-in-one attachment that works as a crevice tool and a dusting brush. We also love the fact that it charges using a USB outlet, so you can keep it in your car to keep it clean. For more cool products that will help you keep your home spotless, check out our selection of the best floor polishers.

This Shark ION W1 Handheld Vacuum is an effective – and really kind of cool looking – option for those who need a little more power in their vacuuming endeavors. The high-speed brushless motor helps deliver suction you never thought possible, while also preventing a buildup of hair and debris that plagues many brush-full vacuums. It’s also lightweight, making it marvelously practical for using all over the house, and into the car if needed, giving you the maneuverability to clean every area.

The additional tools that come with it also contribute to excellent cleaning results, giving you total control over the dust in your home, The ION charging dock is compact enough to slot anywhere you like, without taking up space that could be used to a foosball table, or something else that’s super cool. It’s also much quieter than you’d imagine, especially considering how much power is contained within.

With its unique design, this Black and Decker option is compact, lightweight, and portable, yet it provides plenty of power and flexibility thanks to a long 1.5-meter flexible hose. If you want to get into tight spots around your home without having to purchase a secondary vacuum cleaner, this could be the ideal choice for you. It’s also excellent when it comes to valeting the car. The long extension hose means that you can clean from the floor to the ceiling without the usual stresses and strains.

It’s packed with technological features, including an ECO setting which allows the battery to conveniently charge quicker plus the charging mechanism automatically switches off when a full charge has been achieved. With a triple filtration system too, you can be sure that no dirt and debris gets left behind. It even makes picking up pet hair a breeze. The handle is ergonomically designed for operator comfort, and the dust collector is conveniently placed to the side, so it’s easy to open and empty without creating any fuss or mess. With a 17 ox capacity washable bowl as well as filter than can also be effortlessly removed for cleaning, this really is a multi-functional and user-friendly choice.

‘Hold up, I thought we were over corded vacuums?’ Not at all, it’s the troublesome 3 foot tall vacuums we’re over, and you’ll be surprised at how convenient this Dirt Devil Scorpion Quick Flip Corded Hand Vacuum will be for you or any of your dustier-than-normal friends. For one, you can vacuum for as long as you like, which can’t be said about cordless, and the 16-foot power cord gives you enough range of movement for it to feel you’re working with cordless, anyway.

If you do a lot of cleaning – whether that’s due to obsession, kids, or pets, this handheld vacuum cleaner is a great choice to keep the house spic and span. The integrated Quick Flip Crevice Tool gives you easy access to places you never knew dirt could get, making it an excellent option for smaller living spaces such as apartments or college dorms. Plus, it’s called the Dust Devil Scorpion, and we’re not sure there’s anything that can make a vacuum sound cooler.

Offering a massive 40 minutes total run time, it’s no surprise the Dyson V8 Absolute Cordless Stick Vacuum Cleaner is our choice for the premium handheld vacuum on the market. It offers everything you’d need from a vacuum cleaner – classic or contemporary – and brings a powerful suction, hassle-free operation, and fade-free power into you home.

Not only does it clean the house, it also cleans the air within the house. The HEPA Filtration system captures allergens present in your dust and keeps them to discard all while releasing the cleanest air you’ve ever breathed back out. It’s a little on the pricey side, but this is justified, especially considering its ability to clean any surface, and can suck out dirt and dust trapped deep in carpet like no vacuum cleaner before it.

Our top pick for the greatest handheld vacuums of all time (or at least this year) is the mighty BLACK+DECKER MAX Pivot. BLACK+DECKER are perhaps more well-known for their tools, but this beast brings all the rugged energy you’d expect from drills and saws and adapts them perfectly into a useful, portable, and highly powerful machine that’s determined to ensure your home is free from dust and debris.

The pivoting nozzle helps make reaching cracks and crevices the easiest thing you’ll do this week, while the cyclonic action ensures it maintains the highest power throughout your clean. For easy access, you can mount the charger to the wall and grab it like a knight defending his castle whenever dust accumulates. Sure, it’s a little noisy, but at least you’ll let everyone know you’re cleaning on your own terms, so ditch the Dust Buster, and see what else the world has in store. Be sure to also check out our list of the best robotic vacuum cleaners for more great items like this.

Despite looking a little closer to the designs of old, this Eureka Blaze 3-in-1 Swivel Stick Vacuum Cleaner is very much a part of the future push for better vacuums and better lives. It comes with a built-in crevice tool that slots comfortably into corners, gaps, and cracks, while the signature swivel capability ensures you can move freely – even with an 18 foot cord – throughout your home and suck up every bit of dust in the place.

There’s more to it than this though. The capture nozzle helps suck up larger pieces of dirt and debris with ease. This makes it the perfect vacuum for hard floors, large area rugs, and low pile carpets. Much like the Dyson Absolute (but for 1/11th of the price) its filtration system cleans the air as you vacuum, while the large dust cup means you can vacuum for longer and not need to concern yourself with emptying in the middle of a deep clean. For more similar products check out our guide to the best wet/dry vacuums.

Our next pick for the best hand vacuum is the BLACK+DECKER Compact Cordless Hand Vacuum, which is a light-duty vacuum you can take anywhere in the world with you. It’s a great choice for quick cleans throughout the day, especially if the thought of a long and intense clean makes you want to run away never look back, and you can charge it easily in between with a handy wall mount.

Unlike some smaller vacuums, the suction is consistent throughout, whether you’re cleaning for ten seconds or ten minutes, and the see-through dirtbag gives you a great at-a-glance indicator of when it’s filling up. You’ll also be pleasantly surprised at how easy it is to clean, considering vacuums of this size are usually the opposite. The only thing we would change is you’ll never know the lack of a charge indicator, but that’s just because we’re prone to bouts of forgetfulness, we’re sure you’ll get by fine. Love this product? Check out our review of the best robotic window cleaners for our top picks.

Our final handheld vacuum cleaner is from the brand that many consider having started it all. The Hoover Impulse Cordless Stick comes complete with excellent suction and fade-free power, while also being easy to carry, steer, and operate. It’s grab and go convenience means you’ll never use a vacuum this useful, and contributes to hassle-free cleaning, no matter how big of a job you’re facing.

Many have commented on the multi-floor cleaning ability, capable of making hardwood, carpet, rug, and tile look just like new after the Impulse is finished with it. The removable handle makes those hard-to-reach areas not so hard any longer, while additional attachments maximize your vacuuming options. There’s also a replacement filter, something you don’t get with other brands, but keep a careful eye on the dust bag, there are reports of a poor connection, and you don’t want dust filling the room immediately after a deep clean.

You wanted a small vacuum cleaner and you’ve got a small vacuum cleaner. The Dyson V7 Cord-Free Vacuum is the perfect addition to home, car, and boat, and the solution to keeping them clean from dust, dirt and barnacles. With it, you’ll get accessories to maximize your vacuuming, including car tools, a combination tool, and extension hose, in addition to a car charger, many of which are compatible with previous and future models.

Offering up to 30 minutes of fade-free cleaning, it’s the most powerful handheld vacuum of this size on the market, giving you 100 Air Watts of suction power. There’s also a built in hygienic dirt ejector, meaning there’s no need to replace the filter, as the vacuum does it all for you. It doesn’t charge as quickly as we’d like, but as long as you keep up to date with its charge level, this shouldn’t be too much of an issue too often.

A cordless vacuum solves the pet hair problem that has shed and settled around your house overnight. This Bissell Pet Hair Handheld Cordless Vacuum is specifically designed to help keep your home hair-free and not have you wake up coughing out hairballs in the middle of the night. The included pet tools make this possible and means removing Mr. Fuzzy’s fur from the sofa, rug, or carpet is simple and straightforward. It seems pet hair has finally met its match.

The motorized tool brush digs deep to remove both pet hair and ground-in dirt, while the triple filtration system keeps cleaning performance at an optimum level, preventing blockage and maintaining power. You can use it for more than just pet hair, so we won’t think you’re weird for using this without a pet – at least not one with fur, anyway. As an extra incentive for purchase, Bissell will donate up to $10 to pet charities with every order. Just sayin’. And of you want to have a neat and clean garden, check out our guide to the best robot lawn mowers.