DEWALT 20V Handheld Vacuum Cordless Car Vacuum with HEPA Filter 6 Attachments and LED Light High Performance Dry

Another hit from dewalt. I bought the little lunchbox shaped 20v shop vac about a year ago. It was a bit of a disappointment. Its found its role around the house but it was definitely not what I was looking for. I was reluctant to purchase another dewalt 20v vac but saw this at a really cheap price. Home run. It absolutely will not replace your plug in shop vac, but is an amazing little sucker all the same. My wife and kid grab this so often its more of a home device than a shop vac. Its super light with lots of attachments and makes little jobs like cleaning lamp shades or fan blades a breeze. That said, it still has enough power to keep a light duty jobsite cleaned up. Will it be a dust extraction system? Absolutely not. It will however keep sawdust, drywall dust, and general messes from growing out of hand. Had it less than a year now and out of 20+ dewalt products this is quickly becoming one of the most used. Read more

Most hand vacs have built-in battery packs, which means the entire thing becomes plastic garbage when the battery pack inevitably loses its verve after a year or so. This guy, on the other hand, has a detachable battery pack you can quickly swap out! Even if this is the only Dewalt tool you own, if you have at least two battery packs you can have one recharging while you’re vacuuming with the other for endless hours of performance. That said, I also own a Dewalt impact drill and air compressor so it’s convenient to share the battery packs among my tools. Beyond the anticipated longevity, this is a solid tool with everything I expect from a Dewalt tool. The suction is by far the best I’ve found among battery-powered vacuums, and even rivals that of some plug-in upright and stick vacuums. Speaking of stick vacuums, the array of accessories provided is solid. With the extension tube and floor/carpet attachment you can quickly tackle the same messes you would with a shark or dyson. The only difference is that with the Dewalt you can take the battery out, stick it in your drill, and install some shelving afterwards! I only have two small complaints, but honestly I’m very happy with my purchase and these are more suggestions for future design iterations: 1. The nozzle/collection piece is made of somewhat soft plastic. It leaves black marks on surfaces when used directly without one of the attachments. They’re easy to clean off but I just make sure to always use an attachment. 2. The collection of accessory tools don’t come with a decent wall-mount storage option. I ended up building a custom rack using scrap wood, hole saws, a window sash handle, and a 3d printed caddy that I ordered from etsy. See attached image. Despite these minor inconveniences, this is the best hand vac I’ve ever owned! Read more

I have a Aerus Lux upright that is a fantastic vacuum. Unfortunately, it weighs a ton and you have to haul an accessory caddy along with it. It is a pain to haul it out for that little job. I am always struggling to get ceilings and corners because I have to constantly move and reposition the vacuum to clean. Then there is the fear of pulling it over trying to reach a corner. My parents and brother have been using battery powered vacuums for a while and they love them. My concern was the batteries. I didn't want to trash the unit if the battery went bad nor did I want to have to hunt down and buy a replacement battery that costs as much as the unit itself. I thought it would be great if the unit used the Dewalt batteries I had for a drill I got as a Christmas present and here it is. This vacuum is great. It it extremely high quality and very durable. It's light and portable. It's always ready to go for that little job. It makes cleaning ceilings and corners a breeze. It has excellent suction for it's size. As I mentioned, it uses a standardized battery pack that is easy to find and can be used for other things. It also has a bright LED to illuminate what you are cleaning. The included accessories let's you do almost anything with the exception of carpets. This is either a plus or minus as units like these do only a basic job at vacuuming carpets when they can, while heavily diminishing battery life using a powered carpet attachment. All in all, it is definitely great for around the house and it is just what I was looking for. The drawback to this vacuum is that it is optimized for shop use. It lacks the ability for powered attachments if that is a must have. It also lacks a flashy status panel that lets you see the battery life and adjust the suction to maximize battery life. Fortunately, the batteries do have status lights built into them. The unit also does not come with a battery or charger which adds to the overall cost to getting started, unless you already have them, which may put some people off because they are not cheap. The battery life is highly dependent on the batteries you have. My 1.5Ah batteries last under 10 minutes. The 5Ah batteries supposedly last over 20 minutes. I just purchased one on sale and I would say that is accurate. There are also much larger batteries available. This vacuum is definitely one to take a look at. It's light, powerful and extremely well built. It uses easy to find DeWalt batteries. Definitely a must have if you already have batteries and a charger. Read more