Stick Vacuums: Reviews

Owners rave about the performance of the Hoover Platinum Collection Cordless Stick Vac BH50010, particularly its powerful suction. This pricey cordless stick vacuum has a motorized brush roll to clean carpet, while its… expand11-inch nozzle has bristles to grab debris in corners and around edges. This stick vacuum is part of the Linx line of Hoover cordless vacs that use a proprietary, interchangeable, lithium-ion battery. Owners say the charged battery lasts 20 to 30 minutes, which may not be enough for cleaning several rooms. Weighing just over 7 pounds, it is bulkier than some stick vacs. The two-year warranty surpasses other brands. collapse

If you don't want to spend much on a cordless stick vac, experts say the Eureka Quick-Up Cordless gets good reviews for picking up debris on bare floors and low-pile rugs. This cordless model has a rotating brush, but… expandit's not nearly as good as the Hoover Platinum Collection Cordless Stick Vac BH50010 on carpets. With a push of a button, it converts to a handheld vacuum, which is handy for cleaning up spills and removing pet hair from upholstery. Users praise this 4-pound vacuum for being easy to maneuver and quiet, with powerful suction. However, most reviewers say you'll only get about 15 minutes of vacuuming time out of the rechargeable battery. It's covered by a one-year warranty and is available in several colors. collapse

If you don't mind being tethered to a cord, the Hoover Flair Bagless with Powered Nozzle S2220 works well on both hard floors and carpeting thanks to its powered brush roll. Furthermore, the swiveling 10-inch-wide nozzle… expandmakes maneuvering around furniture easy. Most owners say this stick vac works well on pet hair and edges; however, we did find a few reports of durability issues. Its 9-pound weight makes it a heftier stick vac. Note that this model gets better reviews than the similarly named Hoover Flair Bagless S2200, which doesn't include the motorized brush roll. Both are covered by a one-year warranty. collapse

If you just want something inexpensive for quick pickups on bare floors, we read good reviews for the Dirt Devil Versa Power Stick SD20000. Just be aware that owners say this model is pretty much useless on carpet and… expandwon't adequately pick up larger pieces of debris, such as dog food or cereal. At roughly 4 pounds, it's lighter than most and quite versatile -- you can detach the handle and nozzle to use it as a handheld vacuum, which works with the included crevice tool. Although a great value, inconveniences noted by users include a small dirt cup, shorter cord length and no on/off switch on the handle. Dirt Devil backs it with a one-year warranty. collapse