Best 2019 Vacuums for Convertible handheld design

#1 Bissell ProHeat 2X Revolution Upright Carpet Cleaner
4.8

The hose and handheld tools gave the upright cleaner above-floor flexibility that reviewers found useful for upholstery and targeted stains.

Pros: Support and Reliability, Stair Cleaning

Cons: Clogging and debris prevention, Kid-friendliness

#2 Dyson V11 Animal Cordless Vacuum Cleaner
4.6

Reviewers value the handheld conversion for cars, upholstery, furniture, stairs, and above-floor cleaning.

Pros: Packaging quality, Scratch resistance

Cons: Headlight and LED lights, Debris illumination

#3 Dyson V11 Torque Drive Cordless Vacuum Cleaner
4.6

Handheld conversion is received positively, with reviewers noting clickable handheld attachments, overhead cleaning, and a smaller, easier-to-carry handheld form.

Pros: Stair Cleaning, Assembly and Setup

Cons: Hair-removal channel issues, Suitability for heavy-duty use

#4 Shark Pet Plus Cordless Vacuum, IX141
4.4

The handheld conversion was a major strength, repeatedly praised for stairs, small messes, and flexible above-floor cleaning.

Pros: Tool-change simplicity, Stair Cleaning

Cons: Onboard tool storage, Carpet — High-Pile Pickup

#5 BLACK+DECKER Powerseries Extreme Cordless Vacuum Cleaner
4.4

The handheld conversion is useful for upholstery and handheld tasks, with one reviewer specifically saying it passed the handheld test.

Pros: Kid-friendliness, Innovation compared to competitors

Cons: Carpet — High-Pile Pickup, Hair-removal channel issues

#6 Miele Triflex HX2 Pro Cordless Stick Vacuum
3.9

The convertible 3-in-1 layout drew mixed responses: many liked the flexibility, but several found switching modes fiddly or less useful than expected.

Pros: Aesthetic design and finish, Support and Reliability

Cons: Bin and Bag, Clogging and debris prevention

#7 Dyson V11 Outsize Cordless Vacuum Cleaner
3.1

Handheld conversion is useful for furniture, cars, and patio areas, but several reviewers find the large bin and heavy body awkward in handheld use.

Pros: Suction and Airflow, Pet-Ready Features

Cons: Support and Reliability, Stuck resistance