Looking for the best handheld vacuum on the market?  We were too! So, we searched the internet high and low for the best handheld vacuum for your home, kitchen or car.  Cordless vacuum cleaners come in very handy for small spills and accidents throughout the house.  Because they are so portable, we also decided to include our reviews for the best car vacuum as well.   There a lot of options available on the market, so we will break down some of the best cordless vacuums under $80.

When choosing between cordless vacuum cleaners there are a few thing we think you should consider:

Cordless Battery – If your looking for the best handheld vacuum on the market, make sure you first see what kind of battery the list of contented is boasting.  The battery option on your handheld vacum comes with, will make a huge impact on how happy you will be with your purchase.  There is nothing worse than constantly going to use your vacuum only to find the battery is drained or dead.  We recommend finding a battery that has a long charge cycle.  16 to 20 volts seem to be the industry standard and are typically more than enough for your residential needs.  Battery power will also correlate with suction.  So if you think suction power on your cordless vacuum matter ( which you should)  find the highest volt option.

Mounting Options – Mounting options for handheld vacuums include: wall mounts, base stations and a simple wall cord for charging. A base station is easy to use and a good option if you have a preplanned area you know you will be keeping your vacuum. While a base station is a nice feature, we found a nice wall mount may be the best option.  This way you can easily hide your vacuum in a laundry room or neatly tuck away behind any door.  A wall cord tends to leave a sloppy look and feel, making it our least desirable option.

Easy to Clean – Another very important feature of the best handheld vacuums are how easy they are to clean.  No one wants to take more than a few minutes to clean out any vacuum.  Most of the top options include an easy release feature to quickly remove, dump and clean the garbage bowl.  Another great feature is the ability to throw the garbage bowl in the dishwasher for cleaning.

Best Handheld Vacuum

BLACK + DECKER CHV1410L 16 volt Lithium Cordless Dust Buster Hand Vac

With some of the best ratings on the market the black and decker CHV1410L 16 volt lithium cordless dust buster is an outstanding choice for any home.  It holds a charge for up to 18 months with its long life lithium ion battery.  Cleaning is a breeze with its washable garbage bowl.  The only down side we found is this unit uses a base station, which we prefer a wall mount unit.  Keep in mind this is only a preference and something that should not keep you from choosing this great vacuum.

Best Portable Vacuum

Black+Decker BDH2000PL MAX Lithium Pivot Vacuum, 20-volt

We love the Black and Decker BDH2000PL Max.  It has a ton of power and can fold up to become extra compact.  It ranks at the top of our list for black and deckers line of cordless vacuum cleaners.  It has a beautiful sleek designs and 3 stage filtration system.  With a powerful motor the BDH2000PL Max will help you get those hard to reach nooks and crannies that other vacuums on the market will miss.

Best Car Vacuum

Hoover Air 20 Volt Lithium Cordless Bagless Handheld Vacuum, BH52160PC

A great choice for your home but even better for the car.  The Hoover Air 20 volt lithium cordless bagless handheld vacuum tops our list as the best car vacuum on the market with its light weight design (only 4 pounds).  Because of its size its easy to hide and would even look good out in the open because of great design.  It is  compact yet boast some powerful features, including its fade free battery technology that boost the life of the battery.  The BH52160PC  has a reusable easy rinse filter that makes this cordless vacuum super easy to clean.