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If you prioritize portability in a handheld vacuum above all else and want something small enough to fit in a cupboard or a drawer, consider the Wyze Handheld Vacuum. It's notably smaller than most of the other handheld vacuums on this list, like the Shark UltraCyclone Pet Pro+, making it even easier to pick it up and carry it to wherever you need it.

This vacuum does a fantastic job of cleaning pet hair on flat, even surfaces like shelves or countertops, as well as low and high-pile rugs. It can also deal with most solid debris, though it isn't the best for dealing with particularly bulky material, which can get stuck at the entry to its dustbin. It has an allergen-trapping HEPA filter and comes with quite a few attachments, including an extension hose to help you reach far-away places as well as a dedicated upholstery tool.

Unlike many other larger handheld vacuums, there's no miniature turbo brush attachment included in the box, which would make it a little easier to spot-clean carpets or rugs. Unsurprisingly given its small size, its dirt compartment is tiny, so you'll need to empty it very frequently. Its portable design, onboard HEPA filter, and affordable price point make it one of the best cheap vacuums we've tested.

The Wyze Handheld Vacuum is the best cheap vacuum with a cordless design that we've tested. This cordless vacuum has a remarkably compact body that can be easily stored in most cupboards or cabinets and weighs very little, making it easy to carry from room to room. It also feels well-built, with a fairly dense body made of hard plastic, and is fairly simple to maintain. It offers longer overall battery life for a vacuum of this size, with a runtime of over half an hour when used in its default power setting.

One unique point for a vacuum of this type and in this price range is its onboard HEPA filter that's quite effective when sealing in fine particles. It's also remarkably effective when clearing away small debris and pet hair on bare surfaces, like countertops and shelves or hardwood floors. It also delivers good overall performance on low and high-pile carpets and rugs, though you might need to make an extra pass to clear away fine debris that's been worked into carpet fibers.

Unfortunately, this vacuum's dirt compartment is tiny and consequently needs frequent emptying. It also struggles with sucking up bulky debris, which can get jammed at its suction inlet. Still, its compact size, onboard HEPA filter, and reasonably strong performance make it one of the best lightweight vacuums we've tested.

If you want a handheld vacuum that's even more portable, check out the Wyze Handheld Vacuum. Unlike the Shark UltraCyclone Pet Pro+, it struggles with sucking up very bulky debris and doesn't come with a miniature turbo brush, but it's notably smaller and lighter. It comes with a few more tools and accessories, including an extension hose to help you clean hard-to-reach areas and a dedicated upholstery tool. It offers superior battery performance, as you can expect a maximum of half an hour of runtime when using it in its default suction power mode. However, running it in its 'Max' power mode drops its battery life to roughly 10 minutes. Performance on low and high-pile carpet is very good, though you may need to make another pass to fully clean very fine debris. It feels well-built and doesn't have very many parts that need regular cleaning. Unfortunately, its dustbin is very small and consequently needs frequent emptying.

Get the Shark if you want a handheld vacuum that offers superior overall performance and has a larger dustbin, but consider the Wyze if you want longer battery life and an allergen-trapping HEPA filter.

If you're looking for a budget-friendly handheld vacuum for dealing with pet hair, we recommend the Wyze Handheld Vacuum. This cordless vacuum delivers superb pet hair cleaning performance on bare surfaces, like countertops or shelves, as well as low and high-pile rugs and carpets. It also has an allergen-trapping HEPA filter.

This vacuum's compact size makes it a breeze to store in cupboards, closets, or larger drawers. It also comes with a fairly wide variety of tools and accessories to help make cleaning hard-to-reach areas a little easier, including a flexible extension hose and an upholstery tool for dealing with pet hair on furniture. It should last for about half an hour in its default suction power mode, though its runtime drops to a little over 10 minutes when using it in its 'Max' mode, so you need to work quickly when spot-cleaning dense carpeting.

While this vacuum does a fantastic job of dealing with pet hair, you should be careful when cleaning around bulky debris, which can clog its suction inlet. It's also worth noting that, unlike the comparably-priced Black+Decker dustbuster AdvancedClean+ Pet, it doesn't come with a miniature turbo brush for easier cleaning of fabric surfaces. Otherwise, if you need an affordable, compact handheld vacuum that can easily handle pet hair, it's a great choice.

The best cordless handheld vacuum at a budget-friendly price that we've tested is the Wyze Handheld Vacuum. Given its cheaper purchase price than the Black+Decker dustbuster Hand Vacuum and Shark UltraCyclone Pet Pro+, you have to put up with a few compromises, namely the tiny dirt compartment and its poor performance in clearing bulky debris. That said, it offers a wide variety of features that are rare for a vacuum at this price point, including an onboard HEPA filter and a fairly long battery life of up to 30 minutes.

There are a few attachments included with the vacuum, like a flexible extension hose to help clean hard-to-reach areas and a straight-suction upholstery tool. Unfortunately, there's no miniature turbo brush attachment included in the box, which would make it a little easier to spot-clean carpets or rugs.

The best cordless car vacuum at a budget-friendly price that we've tested is the Wyze Handheld Vacuum. This cordless handheld vacuum has a much smaller dirt compartment than the Shark UltraCyclone Pet Pro+, but it does carry a few advantages aside from its lower price tag. It's even more compact, making it easy to clean tight recesses in your car, and its max battery life of about 30 minutes is plenty long for most spot-cleaning jobs. It comes with a relatively wide assortment of attachments, like an upholstery tool for clearing away messes on seats and floormats, and a hose to give you a bit of added reach. That said, unlike the Shark, there's no miniature turbo brush to facilitate cleaning fabric surfaces. However, it has an onboard HEPA filter to help seal any fine particles like pet dander or pollen.

It's effective in dealing with pet hair and other lightweight material, with a strong enough suction force to draw out most debris in low-pile carpet fibers. However, its narrow suction inlet can get clogged by bulky debris far more easily than larger, pricier handheld vacuums like the Shark UltraCyclone Pet Pro+. It can run for about half an hour in its default power mode, which is quite lengthy by the standards of other handheld vacuums and gives you plenty of time to spot-clean messes inside your car.

The Wyze Handheld Vacuum is the best budget vacuum with a handheld design that we've tested. Due to its highly compact size, it isn't as well-suited to cleaning bigger areas as full-size vacuums like the BISSELL PowerForce Helix. However, it's a great fit for quick clean-ups. It can be easily stored in most cupboards or cabinets and weighs very little, making it easy to carry from room to room. It also feels well-built, with a fairly dense body made of hard plastic, and is relatively simple to maintain. It offers longer overall battery life for a vacuum of this size, with a runtime of over half an hour when used in its default power setting. The onboard HEPA filter is another rare feature for a vacuum of this type, and it's effective at sealing in fine particles.

This vacuum does a great job clearing away small debris and pet hair on bare surfaces, like countertops and shelves or hardwood floors, but it struggles with sucking up bulky debris, which can get jammed at its suction inlet. Its dirt compartment is also tiny and needs frequent emptying. If those are both serious obstacles for you, you could consider the Shark UltraCyclone Pet Pro+, but note that it's notably pricier than the Wyze, has a shorter battery life, and lacks HEPA filtration.

The best handheld vacuum for pet hair we've tested is the Wyze Handheld Vacuum. This cordless vacuum delivers superb pet hair cleaning performance on bare surfaces, like countertops or shelves, as well as low and high-pile carpets. Its onboard HEPA filter helps seal in some fine particles, though it doesn't have an allergen-sealed construction. Its compact size makes it a breeze to store in cupboards or larger drawers. It also comes with a fairly wide variety of accessories to help make cleaning hard-to-reach areas easier, like a flexible extension hose and an upholstery tool for dealing with pet hair on furniture. It'll last for about half an hour in its default suction power mode, which is quite long for a handheld vacuum of this size.

While this vacuum does a fantastic job of dealing with pet hair, be careful when cleaning around bulky debris, which can clog its suction inlet. It's also worth noting that, unlike the Shark UltraCyclone Pet Pro+, it doesn't come with a miniature turbo brush for easier cleaning of fabric surfaces. That said, the Shark lacks a HEPA filter and doesn't last nearly as long on a single charge.

If you don't need a full-size stick vacuum like the JASHEN V16 for dealing with pet hair and only need a handheld for spot-cleaning, the Wyze Handheld Vacuum is worth considering. While it doesn't come with a turbo brush for cleaning upholstered surfaces, it has an upholstery tool that's decently effective in clearing away hair on fabric furniture and is highly effective when cleaning away hair on floors. However, you might need to make an extra pass to collect short strands. Unusually for a vacuum in this price bracket, it also has an onboard HEPA filter to help trap fine allergens like pet dander.

This vacuum's compact size and lightweight construction make it easy to carry around from room to room. Its dimensions aren't far off those of a wine bottle, meaning you can store it in a cupboard or a closet without too much trouble. It can run for roughly half an hour in its most energy-efficient mode, giving you plenty of time to tackle lightweight debris like pet hair. That said, its tiny dirt compartment needs emptying pretty often.

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Consumer Reports

Given the fact that many top-rated full-sized Shark vacuums convert so easily to a hand vacuum, you might be better off with one of those. But if all you want is a hand vacuum—maybe for daily dealing with pet hair—this Shark Pet Perfect II SV780 is tops in our current ratings. The battery-powered sucker delivered impressive cleaning on carpets and was even better on bare floors. It was also tough on pet hair.

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