Top 5 car vacuum cleaners in a compact form factor

The German wide-ranging manufacturer of household appliances Clatronic offers a compact and inexpensive AKS 827 cordless vacuum cleaner. With it, you can tidy up the car interior, as well as get rid of local pollution in the apartment.

The model is made in white color. The device is lightweight and small in size, so there will be no difficulties with the operation and storage of the device, both at home and in the car.

The vacuum cleaner runs on its own battery. There will be no wires during the cleaning process, which will provide good manoeuvrability and additional convenience. After discharging, Clatronic AKS 827 must be placed on a base that can be installed on any horizontal surface or attached to a wall. The charging process time is 13 hours, and a special indicator notifies about the end of charging.

The vacuum cleaner is equipped with two nozzles. Dust is designed to clean large, relatively flat surfaces (for example, the dashboard of a car), and slotted with a narrow nozzle - to remove dust and dirt in hard-to-reach places (between seats, under pedals, near rugs).

The Clatronic AKS 827 dust collector is a container for 0.5 liters of the cyclone system. It is easily removed for cleaning, as is the reusable washable filter located inside.

According to users, the suction power of the model is not too high, which is why it is often necessary to pass over the same place twice or remove attachments in order to increase the absorption of dust, crumbs and other debris.

In general, given the compactness and price attractiveness, Clatronic AKS 827 is an interesting representative of the budget segment of portable vacuum cleaners. The model can be recommended for own use or purchase as a gift.

Bosch positions the GAS 10.8 V-LI compact vacuum cleaner as a professional solution that will clean the workplace and clothing after turning, drilling or construction work. Due to its compactness and battery power, the model will also suit car owners.

Bosch GAS 10.8 V-LI is a vacuum cleaner that copes with the removal of various construction and industrial waste: chips, sand, chalk, small particles of plaster and pebbles. Submit to him and various pollution that occurs in the cabin or trunk of a car. The crevice nozzle included in the kit will allow you to get to dust and dirt even in hard-to-reach places.

The model is made in a compact form factor (in comparison with Bosch Move BHN 20110 it is 2 times lighter and smaller). The vacuum cleaner received an ergonomic rubberized handle and is well balanced in weight.

The Bosch GAS 10.8 V-LI vacuum cleaner is equipped with a convenient charge indicator with three LEDs that will tell you when you need to recharge the battery. Additional information during operation is provided by a transparent dust collector, designed for 0.35 liters. It can be easily removed for cleaning and removal of debris.

The main disadvantage of a handheld vacuum cleaner is that most sellers offer a model without a battery and charger included. Therefore, Bosch GAS 10.8 V-LI will be an excellent solution, first of all, for owners of other professional equipment from a German manufacturer (for example, a screwdriver Bosch GSR 10.8-LI Professional 0601992906 ), equipped with a compatible power source. In this case, the battery does not have to be bought separately, because you can use one alternately with two devices.

The Swedish company Electrolux is associated with large household appliances, but its range also includes successful portable solutions. These include the Electrolux ZB 6106 handheld vacuum cleaner.

The model is equipped with Soft Steer wheels, which allow you to carry the device under the floor or other horizontal surfaces during cleaning and remove dirt without using nozzles. According to the manufacturer, this solution reduces the load on the hand, and also protects delicate floor coverings from scratches or other damage.

In Electrolux ZB 6106 the dust collector for removal of garbage easily acts. Transparent container materials help to monitor the degree of filling of the 0.5-liter chamber with dust and debris.

The operation of the device is based on a cyclone vortex system. It gives the absorbed contaminants a rotation, so they end up on the walls of the dust collector, and do not clog the filter. As a result, almost until the chamber is completely filled, a stable suction power is provided.

There are two modes of operation speed: maximum and moderate. The latter allows you to gently clean fragile items.

Electrolux ZB 6106 comes with a crevice brush for dry cleaning in hard-to-reach places. There is also a special nozzle for collecting water, which will allow you to remove melted snow from the mats in the car or various spilled liquids at home.

The vacuum cleaner is powered by a lithium-ion battery. Its full charge will last for 10 minutes at maximum speed, and 14 minutes at low speed. The charging process takes place on a convenient base with the ability to adjust the angle of inclination of the device from horizontal to vertical position. Charging time is 4 hours, which is considered acceptable for manual models.

Electrolux ZB 6106 is not the most powerful (60 W) car vacuum cleaner on the market, but thanks to a well-thought-out design that provides ease of use, it can compete with top models in terms of suction power.

In the Pivot line of the American company Black & Decker, the PV 1020 portable vacuum cleaner is the least powerful model (suction power 20 W). But the series itself represents the category "For heavy work", so even this device will allow you to quickly clean the car interior or clean up the house.

Black & Decker PV 1020 absorbs traditional household or car debris in one pass: balls of dust, crumbs, sand, heavier objects (pebbles, small coins, wrappers). But high efficiency also causes one minus - rather noisy operation, comparable to conventional household vacuum cleaners.

Against the background of the main competitors, the vacuum cleaner has an interesting design and constructive solutions. Firstly, the model is equipped with a 200-degree swivel nozzle, which will help you easily reach various hard-to-reach places, for example, various gaps and bends on the dashboard, car seat folds or high shelves in the apartment.

Secondly, both nozzles are built into the Black & Decker PV 1020 spout itself - dust and retractable crevice. They will always be at hand and will not be lost.

Thirdly, the device received a transparent dust collector of 0.44 liters. There are two ways to clean it: you can simply open the lid and pour out the debris, or you can remove the camera along with the filter and rinse them.

The Black&Decker PV 1020 is powered by a 10.8V Li-Ion battery that delivers consistently high suction power for up to 10 minutes of battery life. Light indication will warn the user about the discharge 30 seconds before turning off the device. The charging process lasts 4 hours, like, for example, the Electrolux ZB 6106 model.

If perceptible noise levels are not critical for you, then a vacuum cleaner is definitely worth considering when choosing a portable cleaning solution.

The Philips FC 6149 vacuum cleaner is the leader in sales among car models. Unlike many portable analogues, it immediately assumes 2 power options: from a car cigarette lighter and its own battery. As a result, it can be used not only for car cleaning, but also in ordinary household conditions, at the workplace, in the country.

The Philips FC 6149 is equipped with a powerful 120W motor that delivers 22W of suction power. This indicator is enough to solve the main tasks inherent in manual models: quick removal of dust, food crumbs, wool, sand, small pebbles, putting things in order in a pet cage, etc.

The model received a translucent dust collector of 0.5 liters. It opens easily for emptying and cleaning. Inside the chamber there is a washable two-level filter. First, it traps coarse dirt, and at the second level, the smallest particles, so that all impurities remain in the dust collector.

The vacuum cleaner is equipped with 4 brushes: a pair of dust and crevice nozzles that differ in size. With their help, it is easy to remove dirt from cracks and recesses, clean rugs, including fleecy carpet, car seats, etc. The kit also includes a long hose that increases the range of the device.

Difficulties with storing such a set of accessories will not arise, because together with Philips FC 6149 a spacious storage case is offered, plus there are nozzle holders on the charging base.

Like any technique of a reputable Dutch brand, the vacuum cleaner is distinguished by high build quality and well-thought-out ergonomics: a rubberized curved handle for a comfortable grip, relatively light weight of the device, concise controls.

The disadvantage of the model is the long battery charging process (at least 16 hours, and the battery life itself is about 10 minutes). But if you plan to use Philips FC 6149 exclusively in a car, then you are unlikely to feel this disadvantage due to the connection to the cigarette lighter. Otherwise, the vacuum cleaner is one of the best solutions on the market.