Best Portable Vacuum – A Competitive Comparison on Portable Vacs

Portable vacuums are pretty handy for people with little kids who spill cereal, pets who shed hair or heavy duty vehicles that get dirty. The suction power on quality modern handhelds is impressive and there are hundreds of models to choose from. But which is the best portable vacuum cleaner?

We put two leading models up against each other to find out which is best: comparing their effectiveness and functionality, price and what customers have to say about them.

THE CONTENDERS

ROUND ONE: Suction Power, Functionality and Convenience

The Black + Decker employs cyclonic suction to separate airflow from debris and dust and prevent blockages and loss of suction. It has a long lasting lithium battery that will keep running for years and is completely cordless so it’s great for vacuuming your car or grabbing quickly to clean up an unfortunate spill.

The Eureka EasyClean vacuum has a small but powerful 5.5 amp motor which cleans effectively on most surfaces. It is powered by a 20 foot cord and can easily reach any corner in your home and is particularly good for use on stairs and uphostery.

THE WINNER

Black + Decker wins this round because, as a cordless model, it is more versatile and the cyclonic suction prevents blockages and loss of suction.

ROUND TWO: The Price

You can pick up the Black + Decker handheld vac for around $60.

The Eureka model will cost you just under $40.

THE WINNER

Eureka wins this round because you can save around $20 by purchasing this model.

ROUND THREE: Customer Satisfaction

The Black + Decker has a 4.5 out of 5 star rating after more than 3500 customer reviews on Amazon.com. Buyers raved about the power of the suction and the machine’s ability to make quick work of all kinds of spills and messes. One con that some customers mentioned is that the operation is quite loud.

The Eureka has had over 6000 reviews and has a 4.3 star rating. Customers love the compact design for easy storage, the easy to empty canister and the cleaning results they get from the unit. Some customers comment that it is a little heavy for a handheld vac.

THE WINNER

Black + Decker wins this round. The rating statistics speak for themselves.

THE RESULT: WHICH IS THE BEST PORTABLE VACUUM CLEANER?

If you’re willing to spend a little extra, the Black + Decker CHV1410L has more to offer you than the Eureka Easy Clean. It has the convenience of a lithium battery and cordless operation, more advanced vacuuming technology and is higher rated among its customers.