The 5 best handheld vacuums of 2026, according to Consumer Reports

Handheld vacuums can scatter debris as easily as they collect it. Consumer Reports tested 27 models on run time and suction to find the five best

A handheld vacuum fills a gap that full-sized machines can't, reaching the car interior, the couch cushion, the corner under a high chair. Unlike uprights or canisters, handhelds are built for quick, one-handed messes, and most weigh under three pounds. The best ones pick up debris of varying sizes without scattering it, run long enough to actually finish a job, and don't clog after a few uses.

Consumer Reports tested nearly 30 handheld vacuums against carpets, bare floors, pet hair, and crevices to identify the five worth considering.

Black Decker DustBuster CHV1410L

This model starts at $59.98, making it the most affordable pick on this list. It picks up almost all debris in Consumer Reports' bare floor and........

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