Be prepared with the BISSELL® AeroSlim™ hand vacuum, which is designed to quickly pick up those unexpected messes. It’s cordless, so it can clean almost anywhere, like in your car, home or office; plus with its sleek design, it blends into practically any home. You can customize your clean by using the included 2-in-1 Crevice Tool and Dusting Brush, which conveniently stores right on the vacuum’s storage stand, so you always know where it is.
4X more powerful suction(vs BLACK+DECKER HNV115 4V MAX based on ASTM F558) and Powerboost with the touch of a button to tackle any mess. Anti-tangle rubber bristles powered to lift stubborn pet shark stick vacuum hair. The XL 750 mL dust bin, up to 145% more runtime (vs BLACK+DECKER HNV115 4V MAX) and a battery indicator to keep you moving. Keep your hands clean with the ONE-TOUCH easy empty dust bin.
This model will run for 24 minutes on low suction mode, which is sufficient for most furry situations, and a battery indicator shows you the charge level. Its airflow is above average on regular mode and excellent on high mode. A Black+Decker spokesperson told us via email that this model fully charges in four hours, but in our testing it took less than three hours.
How long that takes depends on how and how often the vacuum is used. Shark has a couple of different setups for charging its handheld vacuums. Handheld vacuums are small, so they don’t take up a lot of space.
The Shark clears more debris on bare floors and low-pile carpet, has a larger dirt compartment and an additional upholstery tool, and does a better job of filtering away allergens. It also charges much faster, though the BISSELL has longer battery life. The BISSELL is also a little more compact and a bit lighter. A cordless handheld vacuum can be used around the house, in the workshop or in the garage. Major suction power ensures that you can clean up any mess with just the touch of a button.
Customers praise the slim design and its ability to fit into small spaces. This vacuum has a very small dirt compartment, even for a shark stick vacuum handheld model. While it’s made of transparent plastic, there’s no max fill line to give you a quick indication of how full it is.
The Shark WANDVAC is a poor fit for workshop cleaning, though that’s a long way from its intended use case. It doesn’t have the necessary debris capacity to handle bulky workshop debris like wood or metal shavings, and it will be damaged if you use it for cleaning up liquid spills. Match your car to your style with varied car accessories like seat covers, floor mats and more.
For more information on vacuums that work well in cars, visit our guide to the best car vacuum. If you’re looking for an alternative, look at our list of recommendations for the best lightweight vacuums, the best cordless vacuums, and the best cordless vacuums for pet hair. Apart from the impressive suction, the Testing Team notes that the wheels help it readily glides over higher-pile carpet, making it easier to navigate than many of the other brands we’ve tried. Intuitive cleaning instructions and a robust battery that lasts over 40 minutes bolster this winner’s performance. No need to rush to clean in less than an hour, either—the removable battery means opting for a second one doubles the cleaning time. Another reviewer shared that using the hand vacuum can be a little tricky.
If you’re looking for a vacuum with a little more power, this upright has nearly 19,000 five-star fans, and for good reason. It has a lift-away pod for reaching higher surfaces, as well as a built-in HEPA filter to help trap allergens and irritants in the air. Plus, it seamlessly cleans everything from thick carpets to hard flooring.