8 Best Handheld Vacuum Cleaners

Buying guide

Handheld vacuum cleaners are small, lightweight, and can easily be carried and operated with one hand. They are designed for quick clean-ups and are useful for cleaning small spaces, tight corners, and hard-to-reach areas.

Handheld vacuum cleaners come in various designs and sizes with different features. The following buying guide will talk you through the most important things to consider:

With this tool, you can compare the specifications of handheld vacuum cleaners:

Handheld vacuum cleaners typically use rechargeable batteries to power the vacuum cleaner.

Generally, a lithium-ion (Li-ion) battery is better than a nickel-metal hydride (NiMH) battery but is more costly. Lithium-ion batteries have a longer lifespan, lose less of their ability to hold a full charge over time, and can store more energy in a smaller space.

Runtime

The battery runtime will determine how long you can use the vacuum cleaner between charges. The runtime varies from 8 to 30 minutes in eco-mode, depending on your chosen model.

The following chart shows the distribution in runtime across handheld vacuum cleaners:

Note: the runtime specified for a handheld vacuum cleaner is typically its maximum runtime, which will be lower if you use a higher suction power.

Detachable battery

Some handheld vacuum cleaners come with a removable battery, which can be replaced when it wears out, rather than replacing the entire vacuum cleaner.

Number of batteries included

Some handheld vacuum cleaners have more than one battery included, which means you can double the runtime by replacing the battery when it has depleted.

Handheld vacuum cleaners can vary in size and weight. Some models are designed to be compact and lightweight, making them easy to handle and maneuver. These types of handheld vacuums are typically easy to store in small spaces.

Other models may be slightly larger and heavier.

This chart shows how the weight is distributed across handheld vacuum cleaners:

Handheld vacuum cleaners often come with various attachments that can be used for different cleaning tasks. These attachments can include:

• Crevice nozzle: A narrow nozzle that is useful for getting into tight spaces and corners.
• Dusting brush: A brush attachment that is useful for removing dust and debris from surfaces, such as furniture and blinds.
• Motorized brush: A rotating brush with an electric motor that helps to remove dirt and pet hair from carpets and upholstered furniture.

The size of the dust bin depends on the handheld vacuum cleaner. If you’re looking for something you don’t have to empty as often, you will need to choose a model with a more significant capacity bin. It would also be good to get a handheld vacuum cleaner with a clear-material dust bin to know when to empty it.

Some handheld vacuum cleaners can be used to clean up both wet and dry debris, which can be a huge advantage for some households.

0% of handheld vacuum cleaners have a wet & dry feature.

Handheld vacuum cleaners can vary significantly in price depending on the brand, attachments, features, and overall quality.

The cheapest handheld vacuum cleaner is the Tristar KR-3150, at £74.13. Here is a list of the five cheapest handheld vacuum cleaners:

Handheld vacuum cleaners vary from £74 for the cheapest to £129 for the most expensive.

The distribution in price across handheld vacuum cleaners is shown in the following chart: