The Best Handheld Vacuums We’ve Tested Handle Pet Hair, Crumbs, and Dust with Ease — Prices Start at $41

A good handheld vacuum cleaner is key to keeping your home clean at all times. Instead of having to pull out your full-sized vacuum whenever you need a quick clean, these lightweight vacuums will clean things up in no time. Whether you’re dealing with pet hair, dust or stray Cheerios, these little vacuums make it easy to tackle small messes.

We tested 30 handheld vacuum cleaners and these five outperformed the competition. The best models on Amazon include Shark, Bissell, and Black + Decker vacuums, with prices starting at just $41.

The best handheld vacuum cleaners tested by PEOPLE on Amazon

• Shark UltraCyclone Pro Cordless Handheld Vacuum, $80
• Shark Wandvac Cordless Handheld Vacuum, $90 (originally $130)
• Black + Decker Dustbuster Furbuster Handheld Vacuum, $68 (orig. $100)
• Bissell AeroSlim Handheld Vacuum, $41
• Black + Decker Gen11 AdvancedClean+ Dustbuster, $59 (originally $70)

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Wireless handheld vacuum cleaner Shark UltraCyclone Pro

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$80 on Amazon

When we tested this vacuum, we were surprised at how quickly it picks up the mess: it uses two internal airflows to create super powerful suction. It’s so good, in fact, that many reviewers even compare it to Dyson models, with one customer writing that it “works just as well as Dyson” and adding that the battery “lasts longer per session” than Dyson models.

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Wireless handheld vacuum cleaner Shark Wandvac

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$130 $90 on Amazon

If you’re looking for a vacuum that you can look forward to using, this is it. We find ourselves reaching for this Shark vacuum multiple times a week, thanks to its lightweight and powerful design. You’ll be just as happy leaving it out, as its sleek look will make you want to show it off.

Hand vacuum cleaner Black + Decker Dustbuster Furbuster

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$100 $68 on Amazon

If you want to clean up pet hair, consider this Black + Decker vacuum cleaner. It’s the best handheld vacuum we’ve found for pet hair, thanks to its powerful suction that easily removes fine hair from many surfaces, including hard floors, carpets and upholstery. He even vacuumed snacks with ease.

Manual vacuum cleaner Bissell AeroSlim

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$41 on Amazon

This Bissel handheld vacuum cleaner is perfect for the tiniest nooks and crannies in your home. Its crevice brush attachment can vacuum up dirt and debris from hard-to-reach places, making it ideal for your car, couch cushions and even your computer keyboard. One reviewer called it “the perfect little vacuum for small daily tasks” because you’ll be reaching for it again and again, leaving your home tidier between weekend cleanings.

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Black + Decker Gen11 AdvancedClean+ dust cleaner

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$70 $59 on Amazon

This Black + Decker vacuum cleaner is perfect for homes with messy little ones as it can suck up crumbs from even the most fibrous carpet. When we tested it, we were impressed with its suction power, battery life and lightweight design. Over 5,000 customers have just purchased this handheld vacuum — join them in a cleaner home and grab one while it’s on sale.

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