Best 2022 Vacuums for Convertible handheld design

#1 Dyson V12 Detect Slim Vacuum
5.0

The convertible handheld design was praised for dramatically improving handheld maneuverability compared with larger cordless vacuums.

Pros: Overall opinion, Suction and Airflow

Cons: Bin and Bag, Maintenance requirements

#2 Shark Stratos Upright Vacuum
4.7

Powered Lift-Away was one of the strongest points, repeatedly praised for making the upright act like a more flexible canister-style vacuum.

Pros: Convertible handheld design, Overall opinion

Cons: Odor control, Weight

#3 Kenmore DS1030 Ultra-Light Cordless Vacuum
4.5

The detachable handheld design is repeatedly praised for cars, furniture, stairs, and quick above-floor tasks.

Pros: Weight, Overall opinion

Cons: Hard Floor — Large Debris Intake

#4 Shark Stratos Ultralight HZ3002 Corded Stick Vacuum
4.4

The removable handheld/modular design is treated as a major versatility benefit, especially for attachments, stairs, and above-floor work.

Pros: Hard Floor — Fine Dust Pickup, Odor control

Cons: Bin and Bag, Cordless convenience

#5 Kenmore Elite Cordless Stick Vacuum
4.1

Handheld conversion was praised for furniture, car, and above-floor cleaning, adding practical flexibility.

Pros: Overall opinion, Carpet — Medium-Pile Pickup

Cons: Runtime, Hair‑Wrap / Tangle Resistance

#6 Kenmore Featherlite Lift-Up Vacuum
4.1

Lift-up or detachable-canister use was usually praised for portability and above-floor cleaning, though one lab review criticized the lack of a true lift-away feature.

Pros: Overall opinion, Weight

Cons: Hair‑Wrap / Tangle Resistance, Crevice / Groove Pickup (Hard Floors)

#7 DEWALT 20V Handheld Cordless Vacuum
4.0

The extension setup can make the handheld work almost like a stick vacuum, though with some handling effort.

Pros: Suction and Airflow, Overall opinion

Cons: Noise level, Hard Floor — Large Debris Intake

#8 Shark Stratos Cordless Vacuum IZ862H
3.8

Handheld conversion is useful and sometimes excellent, though one reviewer found the handle awkward for handheld use.

Pros: Hair‑Wrap / Tangle Resistance, Price and Value

Cons: Odor control, Weight