Hoover Flair Bagless with Powered Nozzle S2220

The corded Hoover Flair Bagless with Powered Nozzle S2220 is a step above a similar model, the Hoover Flair Bagless S2200 (*Est. $40) , with the addition of a powered brush roll, which makes it better for tackling dirt on carpet and rugs (though still not as good as a full-size upright vacuum cleaner). Since it's meant only for quick jobs, some users report that it can overheat if used to vacuum a whole room of wall-to-wall carpeting. The Hoover Flair Bagless with Powered Nozzle S2220 has a 20-foot power cord that releases with the push of a button, so it eliminates some of the unraveling hassle common to corded stick vacuums. The 10-inch nozzle swivels, making it easy to maneuver around furniture. At 9 pounds, it's more than twice as heavy as the budget-priced Dirt Devil Versa Power Stick SD20000 (*Est. $25) , though the Dirt Devi model is less powerful.

We found an impressive number of owner-written reviews for the Hoover Flair Bagless with Powered Nozzle S2220 at Amazon.com. A smaller number of consumer reviews are available at Viewpoints.com. While this specific model isn't included in formal testing, the similar Hoover Flair Bagless S2200 (*Est. $40) is included in a roundup conducted by ConsumerReports.org.