That said, there are plenty of other perfectly capable cordless vacuums that we can recommend too. To find them, we've spent countless hours testing the top models from brands like Shark, Bissell, Dyson, Tineco, Eureka and Samsung at the CNET Home product testing lab in Louisville, Kentucky. Specifically, we run a rigorous slate of tests to determine each cleaner's capabilities when it comes to picking up a variety of messes on a variety of different floor types. Up to 40% more suction power meets cordless convenience with the dustbuster® 20V MAX POWERCONNECT™ Cordless Handheld Vacuum. It comes fully equipped with an extension tube, floor nozzle, flexible hose, crevice nozzle, gulper brush, round brush, belt hook, accessory holder, and HEPA filter. Up to 21.4 minutes of runtime per charge using DCB205 battery (sold separately). Can fill up to 15 tank fills per charge using DCB205 battery (sold separately). The Shark® WANDVAC® Cord-Free Handheld Vacuum is the extraordinary answer to your everyday mess! This sleek handvac combines lightweight portability with the incredible suction power of a high-speed brushless motor. For fast pick-ups of dry dirt and debris, this lightweight BLACK+DECKER™ hand vacuum is easy to use and a breeze to clean. It’s in the same line as our best overall pick, so there are some similarities, but this model is a bit more pared down in design and features to warrant a smaller price tag. And the positioning of each model’s power button right below the bin-emptying button led to more than one instance of our testers accidentally emptying the bin. 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. If you regularly clean up after fur-shedding pets, the Black+Decker Dustbuster AdvancedClean+ HHVK515JP07 is uniquely designed to help you fight that battle. 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. The battery life lasts up to 15 minutes, which might not sound like a lot but gets us through all short bursts of cleaning, which is what handheld vacuums are best for. Few things are as satisfying as aiming a handheld vacuum at a mess of crumbs and zapping it all up in seconds, and the Shark UltraCyclone Pro Handheld Vacuum is as easy as it gets. Currently, our top-recommended cordless vacuum overall, the Tineco Pure One S11, offers 130 air watts of suction power. Meanwhile, our top performance pick with the best overall suction is the Dyson V15 Detect, which offers an advertised 230 air watts of suction power. Most of the vacuums on our list feature a runtime of 40 minutes before needing another charge, although a growing number of models are starting to offer higher-capacity batteries with runtimes of 60 minutes per charge. Keeping your home neat and tidy is always high up there on the to-do list. Whether it’s a daily or weekly schedule, it takes time and some major planning. You need an array of cleaning essentials and tools to help with the task.