Dyson Cyclone V10 Animal Cordless Vacuum Cleaner + Manufacturer's Warranty + Quick Release Extension Hose + Stubborn Dirt Brush + Mattress Tool Bundle (Manufacture Renewed)

Why it's worth it

If you own multiple large shedding dogs and clean your car interior weekly, the V10 Animal's 151 AW suction and 60-minute runtime justify the $399.99 price — nothing else in this field handles sustained high-volume pet hair extraction as efficiently.

From our review of 10 handheld vacuums for car and pet hair, by David Sinclair, Managing Editor

What we like

• +151 AW suction — highest air wattage of any model in this roundup
• +60-minute runtime on Suction Mode 1 for extended multi-seat vehicle details
• +Torque Drive cleaner head engineered specifically to extract embedded pet hair from upholstery
• +14 cyclones across two tiers for maximum debris separation and sustained airflow

What to know

• –Most expensive option at $399.99 — a meaningful premium over the V8
• –Larger and heavier form factor than a dedicated handheld — best used as a convertible
• –Bin emptying requires two hands and can be awkward in tight car interiors