Dirt Devil Simpli-Stik Vacuum
Verdict
The Dirt Devil Simpli Stik delivers surprisingly strong hard floor and crevice performance for very little money, landing as the solid runner up in this comparison. It is a great choice if you want a capable ultra cheap stick and are willing to trade some maneuverability for a lower price.
Pros
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Crevice / Groove Pickup (Hard Floors) ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 5.0Excellent crevice performance, picking debris in a single pass where many vacuums struggle.
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Convertible handheld design ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 4.5Converts into a simple handheld unit that handles large crumbs and above-floor messes reliably without the clogging issues seen on the Bissell.
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Hard Floor — Fine Dust Pickup ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 4.5Handles fine debris and even heavier sand on hard floors better than expected for the price.
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Price & Value ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 4.5Usually about ten dollars cheaper than the Eureka while still performing well, making it an excellent budget choice among ultra-cheap stick vacuums.
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Suction & Airflow ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 4.5Airflow measures only slightly below the Eureka, providing plenty of suction power for hard floors and crevice cleaning at this price.
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Ease of use ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 4.0Simple controls and lightweight design make it easy to use, though the fixed, non-swivel head keeps it from feeling as nimble as the Eureka.
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Overall opinion ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 4.0Generally regarded as a solid runner-up in cheap stick vacuum tests, offering respectable cleaning and ease of use at a very low price point.
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Weight ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 4.0Heaviest of the three at around 4.4 lb, but still light enough that most users will not find it tiring to use.
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Carpet — Low-Pile Pickup ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 3.5Picks up most surface debris and pet hair on low-pile carpet reasonably well, though it may leave a few bits unless you lift the head.
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Hair Pickup — Carpets ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 3.5Handles pet hair on low-pile carpet fairly well for the price, but is not as thorough as the Eureka Blaze.
Cons
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Cord length ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 3.0Shorter cord than the Eureka, meaning you may need to change outlets more often when cleaning larger spaces.
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Maneuverability & Handling ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 3.0Fixed head without swivel steering makes maneuvering less fluid compared with competitors.
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Hard Floor — Large Debris Intake ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 2.0Limited large debris intake on hard floors often requires lifting the head to clear pieces.
