Dirt Devil Simpli-Stik Vacuum
3.4
(5)
Bottom Line
Choose it for quick hard-floor crumbs in small spaces and a cheap handheld option; Skip it if you need pet-hair lift on carpets or easy large-debris pickup—this stick is light and simple, but limited.
Best for
Dorms, apartments, RVs, and quick kitchen/bathroom touchups where you want a super-light, corded stick that also converts to handheld for crumbs and corners.
Not for
Homes with lots of carpet, pets, or frequent large-debris messes; the brushless floorhead and small intake mean hair and bigger bits can be frustrating.
Verdict
Across the reviews, the Simpli-Stik lands as a bargain, corded 3-in-1 that’s genuinely handy for fast hard-floor touchups. Multiple testers note strong airflow for its size and surprisingly good crevice pickup, plus a quick switch to handheld mode. The main tradeoff is floorhead design: without a brush roll and with a low-clearance nozzle, it struggles with embedded hair, thicker rugs, and larger debris unless you lift or angle the head. Noise can be high, and the small bin/filter can clog or dirty quickly, so upkeep matters. If you treat it as a lightweight spot-cleaner (not a primary vacuum), it makes sense.
Pros
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Crevice / Groove Pickup (Hard Floors) 4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 4.5Crevice/groove pickup on hard floors is a standout; at least one comparison found one-pass crevice pickup performance that many vacuums fail to match.
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Weight 4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 3 reviews 4.4Very light overall; multiple reviewers call it extremely lightweight and easy on the arm, making it suitable for quick grab-and-go use.
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Hard Floor — Fine Dust Pickup 4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 3 reviews 4.2Hard-floor fine debris pickup is generally strong, with multiple demos showing fast cleanup of dust and small particles on kitchens/hardwood.
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Surface safety with attachments 4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 4.2Attachments/floorhead materials are generally considered safe for hard floors; one review notes soft wheels that shouldn’t scratch and a rubber strip that guides debris without scuffing.
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Storage footprint & upright-stand stability 4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 2 reviews 4.0Easy to store due to the slim, lightweight stick format; several reviews frame it as a closet/dorm-friendly backup vacuum.
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Aesthetic design & finish 4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 4.0Design is often described as compact and good-looking for the price, with a simple, no-frills finish.
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Bin & Bag 4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 4.0Small bagless dirt cup is easy to open and dump, but capacity is limited so frequent emptying is likely for bigger messes.
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Cord management 4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 4.0Cord management is modest but present; at least one review mentions cord wrap/holders on the back, while others still found the cord a general nuisance.
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Ease of use 4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 4.0Ease of use is a core strength: reviewers repeatedly mention grab-and-go convenience, simple mode switching, and low effort on hard floors, with most frustrations tied to the cord and floorhead limitations rather than complexity.
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Edge & Baseboard Cleaning (Hard Floors) 4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 4.0Edge/baseboard cleaning is helped by floorhead cutouts and a crevice option; some reviews explicitly call out decent edge cleaning on hard floors.
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Convertible handheld design 3.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 2 reviews 3.9The 3-in-1 conversion (stick to handheld/crevice) is repeatedly praised as fast and convenient for couch crumbs, corners, and quick spot jobs.
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Suction & Airflow 3.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 3 reviews 3.7Airflow/suction is surprisingly strong for the class; reviewers note good pickup in crevices and solid hard-floor results. Performance drops when the floorhead can’t maintain clearance or when intake clogs on bigger bits.
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Assembly and Setup 3.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 2 reviews 3.6Assembly/setup is straightforward: parts slot/screw together quickly, and switching configurations is simple once you learn the release buttons.
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Floorhead design 3.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 3.6Floorhead design is a key limiter: no brush roll and low clearance can make big debris harder to ingest without lifting, though some like the rubber strip and edge cutouts.
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Price & Value 3.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 4 reviews 3.6Consistently described as very cheap ($20–$30 range). Value depends on expectations: great as a backup/spot-cleaner, but disappointing if you want full-home cleaning or strong carpet results.
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Build quality & durability 3.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 4 reviews 3.6Build quality impressions vary: some call it plasticky and cheap-feeling, while others say the plastic feels relatively solid; one review suggests it survived rough handling/throws.
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Comparative performance 3.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 3.5In head-to-head comparisons with similar ultra-cheap sticks, it tends to place behind models with better floorhead gates or swivel steering, but remains competitive on hard-floor fine debris and crevice pickup.
Cons
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Overall opinion 3.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 5 reviews 3.5Overall sentiment is polarized: some reviewers recommend it as a handy, ultra-budget hard-floor spot vacuum, while others call it close to useless for real cleaning—mainly due to carpet/hair limits, noise, and small-intake frustrations.
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Cord length 3.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 2 reviews 3.3Cord length is short by upright standards (around 15–18 ft mentioned), so larger rooms may require frequent outlet changes.
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Filtration / Dust Containment 3.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 2 reviews 3.2Filtration is basic and relies on a washable/rinsable filter. Some reviewers say it loads with dust quickly, which can reduce performance if not cleaned.
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Accessories & Tools 3.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 3.1Includes a basic floorhead and a crevice tool; the crevice tool is often viewed as the most useful accessory, while lack of a brush tool limits pet-hair capability.
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Area Rug Handling 3.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 3.0Best treated as hard-floor first; small mats and area rugs are workable for surface pickup, but thicker rugs are a weak spot due to no brush roll and floorhead geometry.
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Controls & UI 2.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 3 reviews 2.9Controls are simple but not always ergonomic; at least one reviewer disliked the low-mounted on/off switch compared to handle-mounted designs.
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Maintenance requirements 2.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 2 reviews 2.9Maintenance is simple (dump cup, rinse filter), but the filter may need attention more often than expected to maintain airflow.
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Hard Floor — Large Debris Intake 2.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 3 reviews 2.8Large debris intake is mixed: some tests show it can grab rice/loose change, but other comparisons say the Simpli-Stik struggles unless you lift/angle the head because the gate is small/low to the floor.
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Maneuverability & Handling 2.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 2.8Handling is decent for straight-line quick cleaning, but the fixed floorhead means less steering precision than competitors with swivel heads.
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Cordless convenience 2.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 3 reviews 2.7Being corded is a love/hate tradeoff: no battery fade, but the cord can tug and limit reach, especially when moving room to room.
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Carpet — Low-Pile Pickup 2.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 3 reviews 2.4On low-pile carpet it can handle surface debris and some pet hair, but it’s not meant for deeper carpet cleaning and can feel underpowered without agitation.
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Clogging & debris prevention 1.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 1.8Clogging risk shows up mainly with larger items or when using the small intake; careful angle/technique helps, and handheld/crevice mode can handle some bigger bits better.
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Hair Pickup — Carpets 1.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 1.5Hair pickup on carpets is frequently criticized; reviewers note you really need a brush roll to loosen embedded hair, and this model struggles there.
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Noise level 1.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 1.5Noise can be high; one review measured about 101.6 dB and describes it as loud for such a small vacuum.
FAQ
Is it good for carpet and rugs?
It can pick up surface debris on low-pile carpet or small mats, but it is not a true carpet vacuum. With no brush roll, embedded hair and thicker rugs tend to be a weak spot.
How loud is it?
One reviewer measured it around 101.6 dB, and several comments imply it is loud for its size. Expect a sharp, high-noise profile compared with larger uprights.
Does it work well on hard floors?
Yes for quick pickup: multiple reviews show strong hard-floor performance, including fine debris and small food spills. Larger debris can depend on how you angle the floorhead.
How do you empty and maintain it?
It uses a small bagless dirt cup with a removable filter. Emptying is simple, but the filter may get dusty quickly, so rinsing/cleaning and fully drying it helps keep suction consistent.
What makes it 3-in-1?
Reviews describe three modes: stick vacuum, handheld dustbuster-style, and a detail/crevice configuration (handheld plus tool or wand) for tighter areas.
