However, the suction didn’t seem strong enough to pick up large items like hairs. The battery lasted well throughout six months of consistent use, and we got three to four uses out of each charge. It also comes with a USB port charger, which can be connected to a car charger, making it easy to charge on the go. We loved the sleek look of this model, but the dustbin is small, and we had to empty it a few times during testing.
We do think the canister is best used from the ground, rather than trying to carry it while also maneuvering the extension wand, but that’s a personal preference. As you can see, the Dyson V15 Detect is our top overall cleaner in these sand tests, but note that the Samsung Jet 90 actually outperformed it by a considerable margin on thick, plushy midpile carpet. Sucking sand out of carpets like those is a real challenge -- most of the vacuums we test can't even remove 80% of the stuff when all is said and done. If you have thick carpets like those in your home, it's definitely worth a look.
Most vacuums we tested ran out of juice within just a few minutes in boost mode; this Ryobi model, in contrast, ran for 18 minutes. Almost any handheld vacuum can pick up visible crumbs and dirt. Especially strong handhelds can also suck up some fine dust, as well as larger, heavier pebbles or chunks of food. Plus, along with being one of our favorite Shark vacuums, the multipurpose Shark Vacmop is one of our favorite inexpensive vacuum cleaners, too.
Maintenance is also simple with a washable dust bin and filter. Others have dual speeds that allow you to adjust the unit’s power depending on the cleaning task. Models with one-touch cleaning let you empty the bin without touching any dirt.
All in all, if you need a handheld vacuum with suction that rivals a larger machine, it’s a great choice with the reliability and consistency that Shark’s known for. Credit to Dyson for pioneering the cordless vacuum category with a series of capable -- yet pricey -- Cyclone V series stick vacs. Many years and many models later, Dyson remains a fixture of the category in 2023, but it's not quite as dominant in our cleaning tests as it was five or 10 years ago. At this point, there are multiple competitors with top models that can go toe to toe with Dyson on our test floors. Our team of CNET experts, editors and lab technicians has been testing vacuums in a smart home and testing warehouse located in Louisville for over 10 years.
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Maintenance is also simple with a washable dust bin and filter. Others have dual speeds that allow you to adjust the unit’s power depending on the cleaning task. Models with one-touch cleaning let you empty the bin without touching any dirt.
All in all, if you need a handheld vacuum with suction that rivals a larger machine, it’s a great choice with the reliability and consistency that Shark’s known for. Credit to Dyson for pioneering the cordless vacuum category with a series of capable -- yet pricey -- Cyclone V series stick vacs. Many years and many models later, Dyson remains a fixture of the category in 2023, but it's not quite as dominant in our cleaning tests as it was five or 10 years ago. At this point, there are multiple competitors with top models that can go toe to toe with Dyson on our test floors. Our team of CNET experts, editors and lab technicians has been testing vacuums in a smart home and testing warehouse located in Louisville for over 10 years.