The best Handheld Vacuums in Australia

13 top rated Handheld Vacuums for every need: Australia's top picks!

Handheld vacuums offer incredible convenience and versatility for quick cleanups around the house, in the car, or on the go. They’re perfect for tackling crumbs, pet hair, and dust bunnies that regular vacuums often miss, keeping your space consistently fresh and tidy. Their compact size and cordless operation make them incredibly easy to maneuver and store, saving you time and effort while maintaining a cleaner environment overall, especially useful for those with pets or children.

What to Look For

Suction Power

A strong suction is crucial for effectively lifting dirt and debris from various surfaces. Look for models with a high Air Watts (AW) rating or those that specifically highlight powerful suction.

Battery Life & Charging Time

Cordless convenience means battery life is essential. Consider how long you typically need to clean and choose a vacuum with sufficient runtime. Also, check the charging time – shorter is better!

Weight & Ergonomics

Since you’ll be holding it, a lightweight and comfortable design will prevent fatigue, especially during longer cleaning sessions. Look for balanced weight distribution and a comfortable grip.

Attachments & Accessories

Different attachments expand functionality. Crevice tools are great for tight spaces, brush heads for upholstery, and motorized brush rolls for pet hair.

Filtration System

A good filtration system, often HEPA filtration, is vital for trapping allergens and dust, contributing to better air quality. This is particularly important for allergy sufferers.

Dustbin Capacity & Emptying

A larger dustbin means fewer interruptions during cleaning. Consider how easy it is to empty the dustbin and whether it's washable.

#1
BISSELL AeroSlim 4139 | Cordless, Lightweight, & Compact USB Rechargeable Handheld Vacuum for Home, Office, & Car Cleaning with Washable Filters
  • Cordless Power. Lithium-ion battery provides up to 12 minutes of cordless cleaning power for quick clean ups almost anywhere.
  • On-the-Go Cleaning. Compact enough to store, clean and charge in your car or office.
  • Included 2-in-1 Crevice Tool & Dusting Brush store together with hand vacuum on one stand, so they're always ready to clean.
  • USB charger. Charging is convenient and versatile with the included USB charging cable. Charge time 2.5 - 3.5 Hrs.
$123.00 AUD
(16537 reviews)
#2
Shark HandVac Cordless Hand Vacuum Cleaner [CH950UKT] Pet Model, Cordless Vacuum Cleaner, Black
  • Cordless handheld vacuum cleaner, perfect for homes with pets
  • Includes 3 accessories Motorised Pet Tool, Dusting Brush and Crevice Tool
  • Up to 10 minutes run time with no fade Lithium ion technology
  • Large capacity dust cup with one touch easy empty
$153.67 AUD
(6479 reviews)
#3
Fanttik Slim V8 Apex Car Vacuum, 4-in-1 Portable Mini Cordless Vacuum with 19000pa Suction Power, Type-C Charge, 2 Suction Modes, Handheld Vacuum for Car, Office Desk, Keyboards (Black)
  • Note: High speed: 13 minutes; Low speed: 40 minutes. This car vacuum is compact which is not suitable for cleaning large areas. It is suitable for cleaning the details of the car interior as well as indoor detail cleaning, office desk, computer keyboard dust
  • 4-in-1 Multifunctional Mini Vacuum: Fanttik V8 Apex car vacuum cleaner cordless comes with multiple accessories to meet all your different needs. Vacuuming, blowing, inflating, pumping
  • 10 Practical Accessories: Crevice Nozzle and Flexible Hose can easily clean hard-to-reach corners, Push-in Brush for stubborn dust, Multi-Surface Brush and Pet Brush suitable for picking up pet hair on fabric surfaces
  • Unleash 19000Pa Suction: 80000rpm brushless motor provides suction of Max 45AW/19kPa to easily pick up lightweight sand, dust, and small-scale debris. Two suction modes, Eco Mode can be used for 40 minutes, and Max Mode for 13 minutes
$142.68 AUD
(4903 reviews)
#4
Bosch Home & Garden Bosch 18V Cordless Vacuum Cleaner Set Without Battery, Bagless, Handheld Portable (UniversalVac 18)
  • Versatile cordless handheld vacuum cleaner: Extensive range of accessories for all vacuuming work that occurs indoors and outdoors with just one device, such as floors, cars, textiles or tight spaces
  • Strong suction power: The powerful vacuum cleaner also enables the cleaning of stubborn dirt and large surfaces
  • High filter efficiency: A pre-filter prevents the main filter from clogging quickly, which is also easy to clean thanks to its flexible shape
  • Part of the Bosch POWER FOR ALL 18V Cordless System. Battery and charger sold separately
$99.00 AUD
(2713 reviews)
#5
Fityou Handheld Vacuum Cordless, Upgraded 5600PA Super Suction Power Car Vacuum for Wet & Dry Clean, Portable Vacuum Cleaner 2200mAh Lithium Battery, 12V Vac for Home and Car Cleaning
  • 【Deep Cleaning】Our Handheld vacuum utilizes a high power motor with suction up to 5.6Kpa. Durable use in wet/dry conditions, it can easily clean dust, crumbs, cat litter, pet hairs. Tips: The crevice nozzle can make the suction more powerful.
  • 【USB Quick Charge & More convenient】The cordless vacuum cleaner, built-in 2500mAh rechargeable battery, is light weight and portable for use at anywhere, only takes 3.5 hours to be fully charged, and could last 20-25 mins, Make your life easier. SIZE:36*10CM
  • 【Advanced Filtration System】This handheld vacuum has a removable and washable stainless steel filter, and the filtration and dust removal effects are greatly increased. It can deep cleaning of your car and home. This is best choice for you.
  • 【All-Round Cleaning, No Dead Angles】With 3 different types of attachments, The portable Cordless vacuum can help you thoroughly clean the dust of sofa, wall, stairs and other hard-to-reach areas. Provide a full range of cleaning your home environment. No more worry about dead corners!
$42.99 AUD
(2111 reviews)
#6
BISSELL PowerClean FurGuard 280W Self-Standing Cordless Vacuum with Long Run Time, Tangle Free Self-Cleaning Brush Roll, Strong Suction, Two Batteries, Motorised Upholstery Tool, & Bright Headlights
  • NO PET HAIR LEFT BEHIND. Find & capture pet hair everywhere with a powerful 280W motor and our new FurFinder Headlights that illuminate hidden pet hair and fine dust and debris. See 3X more pet fur with FurFinder Headlight Technology*, allowing you to find and pick up more fur.
  • UP TO 100 MINUTES OF CORDLESS CLEANING POWER. Easily transform from a stick vacuum to a handheld or high-reach vacuum with up to 100 minutes of fade-free suction delivered across two batteries.
  • BETTER THAN THE COMPETITOR. Removes up to 95% of embedded pet hair 2x faster¹ with FurFinder Tool on couches, chairs, stairs, auto interiors and more.
  • FURGUARD SELF-CLEANING BRUSHROLL. Prevent hair wrap and clogging on hair up to 16 inches long, and powerfully vacuum debris across multiple surfaces.
$449.00 AUD
(1695 reviews)
#7
Car Vacuum Cleaner,22000PA High Power Mini Vacuum Cleaner,Rechargeable Handheld Vacuum,Portable Cordless Compressed Air Duster Air Blower for Car Home (goldblack)
  • Lyiazsoy Car Vacuum Cleaners,22000PA High Power Mini Vacuum Cleaner,Rechargeable Handheld Vacuum,Portable Cordless Compressed Air Duster Air Blower for Car Home
  • Versatile Design: he mini vacuum cleaner is equipped with four functions: suction, blowing, inflation and vacuuming. Strong suction power to thoroughly clean every inch of space. Unique blowing design, to deal with different cleaning challenges. Smart inflatable, inflate swimming ring etc. Highly efficient air bleed nozzle, a simple solution to the problem of storage. The powerful function of the vacuum cleaner collector makes the dust in all places have nowhere to hide and makes all of your items look new.
  • Cordless & Rechargeable: Portable, cordless design with rechargeable battery.This mini vacuum cleaner adopts 6000 mAh battery, and supports Type C charging. It can be can quickly fully charge in 4 hours with 5V/2A adapter and can be used for almost 30 mins.Equipped with a TYPE-C charging cable, it can be charged anywhere with a USB slot, whether in the car or at home.
  • Compact & Lightweight: With cordless and portable design, mini car vacuum comes with an elegant zipper case, allowing you to neatly store all the accessories in one place.Rest assured that our dedicated customer service team is available to assist you with any inquiries or concerns.
$47.99 AUD
(1238 reviews)
#9
Cordless Vacuum Cleaner, 55KPa 650W 70Mins Vacuum Cleaner for Home, Anti-Tangle Self-Standing Stick Vacuum with Scented Tablet, Upgraded Dust Cup Scraping, Vacuum Cordless for Pet Hair/Carpet/Floors
  • 【Upgraded Stable 55KPA/650W Motor - Easily Handles Daily Cleaning】Equipped with an upgraded and stable 650W brushless motor, the powerful vacuum cleaner delivers suction up to 55kPa at a lower noise level. It effectively removes dust, debris, pet hair, and large particles. Suitable for daily cleaning of floors, carpets, sofas, curtains, corners, car interiors, and under furniture.
  • 【70-minute Rechargeable Battery - Cleaning without Pause】The battery consists of eight cells. A full charge gives the wireless vacuum cleaner up to 70 minutes of use. That's enough for cleaning several bedrooms, living rooms, and kitchens. (Max mode gives you up to 25 minutes, medium mode 45 minutes, and eco mode 65 minutes.)
  • 【Upgraded Filtration System - All You Get Clean and Fragrant】Equipped with a newly upgraded multi-cone filter and HEPA, it effectively separates clean air from dust, capturing 99.99% of the finest particles and absorbing airborne odors. The scented tablet on the air outlet creates a pleasant
  • 【One-push Empty - No More Hair Stuck in Dust Cup】Unlike traditional dust cup cleaning methods, the Cyber G9 vacuum cleaner has an upgraded dust scraping function. Simply push the dust cup cleaning button, and the dust and hair around the stainless steel filter will fall away as the scraper moves, instantly emptying the dust cup.
$127.49 AUD
(808 reviews)
#10
BLACK+DECKER 18V Lithium-Ion Pivot Dustbuster
  • Patented nozzle design pivots up to 200 degrees, helping you to access awkward spaces from any angle.
  • Cyclonic action and triple action filtration allows the product to perform better and last longer
  • Modern, sleek design complements any kitchen environment.
  • Patented 'motor in the filter' design and lithium battery technology provide a compact and lightweight design with no compromise on power
$137.00 AUD
(777 reviews)
#11
Car Vacuum Cleaner Cordless,27000PA High Power Mini Vacuum Cleaner,Rechargeable Handheld Vacuum Cleaner,car hoovers for Pet Hair, Home, Office, Kitchen(Gold Black)
  • 【Cordless & power display】This wireless car vacuum cleaner is designed for your convenience - its ultra-compact, lightweight and rechargeable design makes it easy carry, store and use anywhere you go, and we've added a power display and three-speed display to make it even more user-friendly than a traditional vacuum.
  • 【Brushless Motor & Runtime】This cordless handheld vacuum cleaner uses the latest brushless motor, which is more powerful than traditional vacuum cleaners. The vacuum cleaner has three gears, the first gear 9000PA can be used for about 30-35 minutes, the second gear 18000PA can be used for about 25 minutes, and the third gear can reach 27000PA and can be used for about 15 minutes, so you have a variety of vacuuming options.
  • 【Attachment function & application scenario】This cordless hand-held vacuum cleaner is equipped with a variety of attachments, that is, four main functions ofing/blowing/vacuum sealing/inflating, vacuuming is mainly used for window sills, vehicles and other hard-to-reach places, we added a flexible according to customer suggestions, so that cleaning is more thorough. The blowing is up to 220,000RPM times per minute, which can be used to clean computers keyboards, air conditioners and other devices, and the inflatable nozzle can be used to inflate balloons, swimming rings and other items, multi-scene use.
  • 【Battery & charging time】 This mini vacuum cleaner is equipped with a 6000mAh battery and supports Type-C charging. With 5V/2A adapter, it can be fully charged within 4 hours. Equipped with a TYPE-C charging cable (without adapter), it can be charged at any as long as there is a USB socket, whether in the car or at home.
$55.99 AUD
(656 reviews)
#12
Shark Cordless Vacuum with Self Cleaning Brushroll, 3 Cleaning Modes, 40 Mins Runtime, Transforms Into Handheld, IZ102, Peacock Blue & Charcoal Grey
  • SELF-CLEANING BRUSH ROLL: Actively separates and removes hair with a unique bristle-guard, helping to leave the bristle brush-roll tangle-free. Perfect for long, short and pet hair.
  • 3 CLEANING MODES: Effortlessly switch between carpet, hard floor, and above-floor cleaning without changing floorheads at the touch of a button and adapt to any surface.
  • ANTI-ALLERGEN FILTRATION SYSTEM: Anti-Allergen Complete Seal with HEPA filter captures and traps dust, dander, and allergens inside the vacuum and not back into the air.
  • 40 MINUTES RUN TIME: Enjoy up to 40 minutes of cleaning power in Standard mode. Removable battery offers flexible charging in or out of the unit.
$299.00 AUD
(502 reviews)
#13
BLACK+DECKER 18V Lithium-Ion Flexi Dustbuster
  • Cyclonic action and double filtration allows the product to perform better and last longer
  • Quick and easy empty feature; Simply open the rear door and empty the debris into your bin
  • High performance motor for maximum cleaning performance; Ideal for the more demanding clean-up tasks
  • Patented 'motor in the filter' design and lithium battery technology provide a compact and lightweight design with no compromise on power
$129.00 AUD
(275 reviews)