Hoover ONEPWR WindTunnel Emerge Cordless Stick Vacuum

Pros

• Innovation compared to competitors 4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 4.7
  A recurring innovation callout is the powered extension hose approach, which improves above-floor ergonomics by letting users clean with a lighter tool while the main unit rests. The dual-roller floorhead is also viewed as a meaningful step up for multi-surface pickup.
• Upholstery / Above-Floor Pickup 4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 3 reviews 4.7
  Above-floor performance is a highlight, with at least one detailed review calling it best-in-class thanks to the powered hose plus motorized tool. Users also report strong results on couches and other furniture.
• Hard Floor — Large Debris Intake 4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 3 reviews 4.6
  Large debris intake on hard floors is consistently strong, with reviews noting it can take in bigger particles (for example cereal-sized debris) without needing special adjustments.
• Hard Floor — Fine Dust Pickup 4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 3 reviews 4.6
  Hard-floor fine dust pickup is frequently highlighted as excellent, described as dusting-like performance that improves everyday cleanliness. Headlights further help users spot fine debris.
• Area Rug Handling 4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 4.6
  Rug handling is described as smooth, with transitions from hard floors to rugs/carpets not requiring mode changes and without excessive bogging or pulling in at least one detailed review.
• Crevice / Groove Pickup (Hard Floors) 4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 4.6
  The crevice tool is repeatedly described as effective for tight gaps and grooves, such as along edges where carpet meets trim or in detailed cleanup projects.
• Ease of use 4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 4.6
  Ease-of-use feedback is generally positive for everyday cleaning thanks to simple controls, self-standing parking, and smooth gliding on many surfaces. The main friction points are weight-in-hand for some users and the extra step required when emptying the bin.
• Battery & Charging 4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 5 reviews 4.6
  The removable ONEPWR battery system is consistently praised for easy swapping and availability, and several reviews highlight fast charging around the 1-hour mark. Pet+ kits with two batteries (and sometimes a dual charger) materially improve flexibility.
• Versatility 4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 4 reviews 4.6
  Versatility is consistently praised: the floorhead performs well across hard floors and carpets, and the included tools expand it to cars, vents, upholstery, stairs, and tight gaps.
• Cordless convenience 4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 2 reviews 4.6
  Cordless convenience is a plus in use, and the two-battery Pet+ approach is praised for letting you keep cleaning by swapping packs. The benefit is partly offset for some by a heavier-in-hand feel compared with ultra-light sticks.
• Convertible handheld design 4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 4 reviews 4.5
• Storage footprint & upright-stand stability 4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 4 reviews 4.5
  Storage is a bright spot: several reviews note it can stand on its own for quick pauses, and kits include a wall mount/bracket that can also store accessories.
• Stair Cleaning 4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 3 reviews 4.5
  Stair cleaning is well supported via the motorized pet/stair tool and powered hose, allowing effective pickup without holding the full vacuum on the stairs.
• Assembly and Setup 4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 4.5
  Setup is described as simple, with easy battery installation, straightforward charging, and uncomplicated mounting if you choose to use the wall bracket.
• Edge & Baseboard Cleaning (Hard Floors) 4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 4.5
  Edge and baseboard cleaning gets positive mentions when using the brush/crevice combo to clear dust from skirting boards and the narrow gap at the wall line.
• Suction & Airflow 4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 5 reviews 4.5
  Suction is described as strong, with measured head suction around the high-teens kPa and above-average sealed suction in at least one test-focused review. Users also report it picks up noticeably more debris than older budget sticks.
• Accessories & Tools 4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 5 reviews 4.4
  Accessory coverage is a major strength in Pet/Pet+ kits, commonly including a 2-in-1 crevice/dusting tool, a motorized pet or stair tool, and a powered extension hose. Several reviews call the attachments genuinely useful, especially for above-floor cleaning.
• Pet-Ready Features 4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 5 reviews 4.4
  Pet-focused features are well covered in the Pet/Pet+ kits, with a motorized pet/stair tool repeatedly praised for tackling fur on upholstery and stairs. Brushroll tangling with long hair is the main pet-household caveat, making occasional de-tangling part of ownership.
• Price & Value 4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 5 reviews 4.4
  Reviews repeatedly frame the Emerge (especially the Pet/Pet+ bundles) as strong value versus premium cordless options, with comparisons noting similar hardware to some Ryobi models but often at a lower price. Price varies by market and kit, so value depends on the bundle.
• Headlight & LED lights 4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 3 reviews 4.4
  The floorhead LEDs are repeatedly described as bright and helpful for seeing dust, especially compared with older vacuums without lights. They are not positioned as a laser system, but still meaningfully improve visibility.
• Runtime (Measured, Default) 4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 3 reviews 4.4
  On low power, reviewers commonly cite up to about 45 minutes per battery, and Pet+ bundles can extend total low-power cleaning time substantially with a second pack. Real-world runtime depends on floor type and power mode.
• Tool-change simplicity 4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 2 reviews 4.4
  Tool swapping is described as quick thanks to clip-style connectors, and the 2-in-1 tools make it easy to switch between brushing and crevice work. The powered hose also reduces hassle for above-floor tasks by letting you set the main unit down.
• Cyclone performance 4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 4.4
  Dual cyclonic/dual-cyclonic filtration is positioned as helping maintain suction, and reviews generally do not complain about rapid suction drop-off. However, the overall system sealing is not on the level of fully sealed HEPA designs.
• Hair Pickup — Hard Floors 4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 2 reviews 4.4
  Hard-floor hair pickup is rated positively, with detailed testing noting good results on both pet and human hair on hard surfaces.
• Carpet — Medium-Pile Pickup 4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 4 reviews 4.3
  Carpet cleaning is rated above average in multiple reviews, including strong sand pickup and an above-average embedded-dirt/deep-clean score in lab-style testing. Performance remains strong without constant setting changes when moving between surfaces.
• Floorhead design 4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 4 reviews 4.3
  The All-Terrain dual brush roll floorhead is a standout: reviewers credit it for strong pickup across hard floors and carpets and easy surface transitions. The dual-roller head can also feel bulkier in tight corners, and the brush area is designed to be serviceable for cleaning.
• Controls & UI 4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 2 reviews 4.3
  Controls are straightforward (power plus multi-level suction control) with easy-to-read battery status indicators in use. Reviewers generally see the UI as simple rather than feature-rich.
• Hair Pickup — Carpets 4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 4.2
  Carpet hair pickup is described as solid in real-world tests with dog hair, especially when paired with the motorized pet tool for furniture. Results may vary with hair length and the need to de-tangle the brush.
• Overall opinion 4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 4.2
  Overall sentiment across reviews is favorable, highlighting strong cleaning and a useful accessory set, with recurring caveats around filtration sealing, bin size, and weight/noise on high power.
• Comparative performance 4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 3 reviews 4.2
  Comparisons and test-style commentary place it as competitive in its class: strong floor pickup and sealed suction numbers for the price, and often recommended over similarly performing alternatives when priced lower. Filtration sealing is the main area where competitors with sealed systems can pull ahead.
• Build quality & durability 4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 2 reviews 4.2
  Build impressions are generally positive (described as sturdy/solid), though several reviewers note the handle/head can feel heavier than average, which affects perceived refinement more than structural quality.
• Maneuverability & Handling 4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 4 reviews 4.0
  Handling feedback is mixed but generally positive: several reviews praise the swivel and glide in open areas, while others find the bulk/weight makes sharp corners and tight spaces trickier. Ergonomic handle shaping helps some users find a comfortable grip.
• Runtime (Measured, Boost/Turbo) 3.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 2 reviews 3.8
  High/max power runtime is repeatedly measured in the low teens, around 12-13 minutes per battery. With two batteries, that can translate to roughly mid-20 minutes of max-power cleaning if you swap packs.
• Maintenance requirements 3.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 2 reviews 3.6
  Maintenance needs are moderate: long hair can require brushroll cleaning, but multiple reviews point out that rollers/filters are accessible for cleaning. Planning occasional de-tangling and filter upkeep improves performance.