Dirt Devil Grab and Go+ 8V Cordless Handheld Vacuum, Portable Vacuum

Why it's worth it

The Grab and Go+ is a barely-there handheld for crumbs on the counter and grit on the stair treads. It comes with a 2-in-1 dusting brush and crevice tool plus a charging stand that stores both, so the whole kit stays in one spot instead of scattering.

At just over a pound, this is about as easy to pick up as a handheld gets. That's the point of a budget pick here — the easiest way to fail is to buy something heavy and annoying that you never use. This one you can hold at arm's length over a bookshelf or the dashboard vents without your wrist complaining.

The charging stand with built-in tool storage is a genuinely smart inclusion at this level. The two attachments clip in beside the vacuum, so the crevice tool doesn't end up in the junk drawer while the brush ends up under the sink. Set the stand on a shelf in the pantry or the garage and the whole thing stays charged and together.

From our review of 12 cordless handheld vacuums, by David Sinclair, Managing Editor

What we like

• +At just over a pound, this is about as easy to pick up as a handheld gets
• +The charging stand with built-in tool storage is a genuinely smart inclusion at this level
• +The 8-volt motor is honest about what it is

What to know

• –Eight volts is the least power in this guide, and it shows on anything embedded
• –Runtime is short and the bin is small, so this is a spot-cleaning tool only