This is why smaller tools can often pick up larger debris that wider ones.. Related:.

Great price for a cylinder vacuum.Decent performance on carpets and pet hair.

HEPA filter is a bonus for people with allergies.Automatic cord rewind.Relatively quiet compared with most cylinder vacuums.

Poor hard floor performance.Not the most durable vacuum.

Difficult to manoeuvre the main body.

No mini turbo tool.These can make the vacuum more versatile..

It’s important for a handheld vacuum to be lightweight and portable.The lightest options weigh as little as 0.5kg, with heavier models weighing up to 2.5kg.. Dust capacity.

Small dust capacities mean the vacuum will need to be emptied more regularly.The smallest handheld we’ve reviewed has a 0.1 litre capacity, which is tiny.