If I were to say that the DeWalt 20V Cordless Dry Hand Vacuum is one of the best handheld vacuums, it’s definitely a true statement, but one that comes with a caveat. That caveat comes down to who is using it and why. Though it is a handheld vacuum, its purpose is a bit different than many of the handhelds we review. This is not the kind of unit you necessarily use to spot clean a mess on the carpet, though you can certainly do that. Instead, this vacuum is more ideal for workshop cleanup where you need heavy duty cleanup and finesse is not so much a consideration.
This might seem like a weird statement to make when looking at hand vacuums. After all, when looking at the best vacuum cleaners, when does one take into account something like finesse? While I may be speaking a bit metaphorically, the DeWalt 20V Cordless Dry Hand Vacuum is powerful with the kind of suction that puts a lot of other handhelds to shame. And, though it comes with a lot of accessories for different cleaning purposes, none of them offer the easy back-and-forth motion on carpeted materials that you get with other models. That’s because the accessories are tailored for situations where you’re more likely dealing with hard surfaces like unfinished flooring or a garage.
