Prices in euros from Amazon.de, as of 11 June 2026. Prices and availability may differ on Amazon.co.uk.
From a cheap mini handheld for the car to a 2-in-1 stick vacuum with 90 minutes of runtime: we compared six cordless vacuums that fit into small flats, sorted by design, battery runtime, weight, suction power and special features such as anti-tangle for pet hair or particularly quiet operation. All listed on Amazon.de, prices from €48.
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| Model | Position | Type | Battery life | Weight | Suction power | Container | Price | Rating | Recommendation |
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 01 · Dreame R20★ 90 min runtime |
Pet hair pick | 2-in-1 stick vacuum | up to 90 Min | 1.67 kg | 190 AW | 0.6 L | from €199 | 8,2 |
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 02 · Dyson V8 OriginStrongest brand |
Premium | 2-in-1 (premium) | up to 40 min | 2.5 kg | 115 AW | 0.54 L | from €279 | 8,0 |
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 03 · Roidmi RS60Quietest operation |
Quiet | 2-in-1 (quiet) | up to 70 Min | 2.7 kg | 125 AW | 0.55 L | from €199 | 7,6 |
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 04 · Bosch Flexxo Gen2 Series 4Small flat |
2-in-1 pick | 2-in-1 stick vacuum | up to 55 min | 3.0 kg | 28 V max | 0.4 L | from €159 | 7,5 |
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 05 · Bosch Move Lithium 16V max40 min handheld |
Car pick | Handheld vacuum | up to 40 min | 1.1 kg | 25 to 30 AW | 0.3 L | from €66 | 8,0 |
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 06 · Black+Decker Lithium Dustbuster BHHV315JCheapest |
Budget pick | Mini handheld vacuum | 10 to 16 min | 1.1 kg | 20 AW | 0.7 L | from €48 | 7,0 |
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Which model really suits which use: car, pet hair or the whole flat.
The all-rounder for households with pets: the anti-tangle brush loosens matted pet hair instead of winding it up, and a mini electric brush cleans upholstery and the car. With up to 90 minutes of runtime it lasts longest, at 1.67 kg it is one of the lightest, and at 190 AW it is powerful. Converts to a handheld vacuum with one move.
The premium benchmark: 115 AW of constant suction over the whole runtime, top build quality and a washable lifetime filter. One move turns it into a compact handheld for the car, stairs and upholstery. The most expensive appliance in the comparison (about €279), for anyone who wants to invest once and do it properly.
At around 70 to 75 dB it is one of the quietest cordless stick vacuums in the comparison, ideal for thin-walled rented flats and sleeping children. It also offers up to 70 minutes of runtime, an anti-tangle brush, a smart OLED display and a fine filter down to 0.3 µm for allergy sufferers. Somewhat heavier (2.7 kg), but very long-lasting and quiet.
The classic for the small flat: the accessories are stored right in the unit and always to hand, and it stands freely without a wall mount, so no drilling in a rented flat. As a 2-in-1 model it converts to a handheld vacuum with one move. Bagless, from Bosch, with a power floor nozzle and an LED for dark corners.
The long-lasting mini handheld: with up to 40 minutes of runtime it holds out much longer than typical handheld vacuums, so it suits thorough vacuuming of the car or all the upholstery in one go. Only 1.1 kg, bagless with a washable filter, solid Bosch quality.
The budget pick for the car: often around €48, only 1.1 kg light and with an extendable crevice nozzle for narrow gaps in car seats. Large 0.7-litre container, bagless, cyclonic action. The runtime of 10 to 16 minutes is short, but entirely sufficient for the car, the sofa and quick crumb jobs.
That depends on the use: a 2-in-1 stick vacuum such as the Dreame R20 or Bosch Flexxo vacuums the whole flat and can also be converted into a handheld vacuum. A pure mini handheld such as the Black+Decker Dustbuster is cheaper and handier, but only meant for the car, the sofa and quick crumb jobs.
For the car, low weight and a slim, ideally extendable crevice nozzle count. The Black+Decker Dustbuster is the budget car pick (extendable nozzle, about €48), while the Bosch Move 16V scores with a longer 40-minute runtime for thorough vacuuming.
What matters is an anti-tangle brush that loosens long hair instead of winding it into tangles, plus a mini electric brush for upholstery. The Dreame R20 brings both and is therefore the best choice for households with a dog or cat.
Many cordless vacuums run at 80 dB or more, which is clearly audible in thin-walled flats. At around 70 to 75 dB the Roidmi RS60 is one of the quietest exceptions and disturbs neither neighbours nor sleeping children.
For a small flat (30 to 50 m²), 30 to 40 minutes is usually enough. If you want to vacuum for longer in one go or not recharge in between, the long-runtime models are the better choice: the Dreame R20 manages up to 90 minutes, the Roidmi RS60 up to 70 minutes in eco mode. In turbo mode with full suction power, the runtime of all appliances drops to about 8 to 18 minutes.
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