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The most powerful hand vac Car and Driver tested, with Dyson filtration and a motorized brush. But it costs about three times Wirecutter's top pick, it's heavy for a handheld, the battery is fixed, and max power lasts under seven minutes, which is the top complaint from low-star owners.
Top complaints
- Short runtime on max; fixed battery
Car and Driver's unit died in 6 minutes 36 seconds on max power (Dyson claims up to 40 minutes on low). Low-star Walmart owners say it dies within 10 minutes on max, lasts 5 minutes, or runs 15 minutes and then needs a 5-hour charge. Tom's Guide notes the battery isn't removable.
- Heavy and tiring trigger
Good Housekeeping lists it as heavy for a handheld (4.2 lb), Wirecutter says it's not comfortable to use, and Tom's Guide says the trigger operation can get tiresome. Low-star Walmart owners call it heavy and awkward to hold.
- Expensive
Wirecutter says it costs three times as much as its top pick; Car and Driver and Tom's Guide also flag the price, and a low-star Walmart owner calls it far too expensive.
What owners love
- Strongest suction tested
Car and Driver measured 86 inches of water on high, the most of any handheld in its test. Tom's Guide says it has suction to rival a standard cordless, and Wirecutter says it cleans exceptionally well.
- Useful tools and filtration
It comes with a motorized mini brush, a combination tool and a crevice tool (Good Housekeeping, Car and Driver). Good Housekeeping says its whole-machine filtration traps 99.99% of particles down to 0.3 microns.
- Long runtime on low, easy emptying
Good Housekeeping and Wirecutter cite up to 50 minutes of runtime (low power). Car and Driver praises the simple debris-release mechanism.
- You need long runtime at full power
- You want a light, one-hand vac
- You want a replaceable battery or a lower price
- Maximum suction for carpets and floor mats
- Pet hair in the car (motorized mini brush)
- Allergy-conscious users (whole-machine filtration)
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What experts say
- Car and Driver: Most powerful (updated 2026-07-01): 86 in. of water suction and easy emptying, but pricey and only 6:36 on max power.
- Good Housekeeping (car vacuums): Best run time (updated 2025-09-22): up to 50 minutes, three tools, advanced filtration and a two-year warranty, but heavy for a handheld.
- Tom's Guide: Hands-on review: powerful and simple, with a long-lasting battery, but the trigger gets tiresome, the battery isn't removable, it can't pick up liquids, and it's costly.