Best Handheld Vacuum (Portable Vacuums)

For vacuuming a few crumbs, it can be very useful to have a hand vacuum cleaner at home. A handheld vacuum cleaner is a compact, lightweight vacuum cleaner that you can use wirelessly. When you buy a handheld vacuum cleaner, it is therefore very important to pay attention to the weight, battery life and versatility of the handheld vacuum cleaner.

I have tested dozens of handheld vacuums for Vacuumtester.com for these important factors. By comparing the test results, I am able to select the best handheld vacuum cleaners. Discover the best handheld vacuums right now and two alternatives.

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Best handheld vacuum at the moment

At the moment, the Philips FC6149 (MiniVac) is the best handheld vacuum cleaner. Thanks to the many accessories that you get, it is a versatile hand vacuum cleaner. Thanks to a car plug, you can even use this hand vacuum cleaner for vacuuming your car.

Alternative handheld vacuums

The average price for a new hand-held vacuum cleaner can vary considerably. And not only that: also the application possibilities. Did you know, for example, that there are also handheld vacuums that you can use to vacuum both dry and wet dirt?

Best cheap handheld vacuum cleaner

If you don't want to pay too much for an ‘extra vacuum cleaner', the Turbotronic Lux400 is the best cheap hand-held vacuum cleaner. This hand vacuum cleaner has a very good suction performance and comes with various attachments, including a flexible vacuum cleaner hose.

Best wet and dry handheld vacuum cleaner

Do you want to be able to vacuum not only dry but also wet dirt? Then it is smart to consider a wet and dry hand vacuum cleaner. The best wet and dry handheld vacuum cleaner is the Black+Decker WDC115WA.

How I Conducted the Best Handheld Vacuum Cleaner Research

In order to discover the best handheld vacuum cleaner, I have compared the research results of all my handheld vacuum cleaner reviews. In all my vacuum cleaner reviews I check the suction performance, the supplied accessories, the maintenance and the ease of use.

In order to discover the best handheld vacuum cleaner, I have compared the research results of all my handheld vacuum cleaner reviews.

However, a hand vacuum cleaner is a completely different vacuum cleaner than, for example, a canister vacuum cleaner. For example, we are dealing here with a cordless and compact vacuum cleaner, in which factors such as weight and maximum battery life play a much important role.

Research factors in a handheld vacuum cleaner

In my handheld vacuum cleaner reviews I research the following factors:

• Versatility: can you use the handheld vacuum cleaner for vacuuming delicate furniture? And can I also use it in the car?
• Weight: you want to be able to easily reach a hand vacuum cleaner. Low weight is very important.
• Battery life and charging time: how long does the handheld vacuum cleaner last? And how long does it then need to fully charge again?

Of course, factors such as the noise level, the suction power (I measure this in Kilopascals) and how easily you can empty a hand vacuum cleaner also play an important role.

Research result: compare the best handheld vacuum cleaner

In the overview below you can see the different scores that I have assigned to the hand vacuum cleaners that I highlight in the survey as the best choice.

Handheld vacuum	Accessories	Performance	Usage	Maintenance	Score	Review
Philips FC6149	8/10	7/10	9/10	8,5/10	8,1/10	Review
Turbotronic Lux 400	7/10	6/10	7/10	6/10	6,5/10	Review
Black+Decker WDC115WA	6/10	6/10	7/10	6/10	6,3/10	Review

Why you can trust my research

The research results on this page are based on the various studies I have conducted. I conducted the investigations myself with my own measuring instruments.

Vacuumtester.com is a completely independent platform. I bought all the hand vacuum cleaners that I tested myself with my own money. I do not accept free handheld vacuum cleaners, to ensure my independence.

I bought all the hand vacuum cleaners that I tested myself with my own money.

But if I don't accept free handheld vacuums, how do I make money? This guide contains links with which I can receive compensation. Although I may receive compensation, it does not affect my opinion.

In fact, I have no idea at all of possible collaborations and possible committees. We keep this internally separate at Vacuumtester.com. Read more about Vacuumtester.

Why a study into the best handheld vacuum cleaner?

Although a hand vacuum cleaner is much cheaper than the average vacuum cleaner, it is still smart to take a look at the range. If you buy a handheld vacuum cleaner that doesn't suit your needs, it will quickly end up in the closet. And that is of course a sin.

At Vacuumtester.com I have the goal to help you make the best choice. For this I do extensive reviews with popular models. Whether compact vacuum cleaners or huge canister vacuum cleaners.

If you have any questions about this guide, ask for personal advice or leave a comment at the bottom of the page. I'd be happy to help you.