Ryobi - ONE+ 18V Cordless Performance Hand Vacuum

IDK how different the stick vacs are from their other vacs, but I have been very happy with the 18v 6 gallon shop vac PCL735K, as well as the 18v hand vac PCL704B. Great suction, no issues. 6+ months of weekly use, often several days in the same week. Regularly emptying and cleaning the filters and appropriate other parts goes a long ways towards keeping vacuums like new, and these are no exception. Also helped me to know going in– vacuums in general eat batteries notably faster than many other tools. Something to consider if you don't already have a few batteries that at least 4ah. (The hand vac will run nicely for spot jobs like the car if I'm using an HP 2ah; for the shop vac I prefer my 8ah's and 6ah's if I'm going to run it for 10+ min straight. But the 4ah's will do for smaller cleanups).

I went with a Ryobi because I have a lot of Ryobi tools so I also have a lot of Ryobi batteries. I scored a machine on clearance for $100 and it’s honestly it’s pretty great. I have owned a Tineco that was gifted to me and that thing was hot garbage. If you have power tools, look to see what whatever platform(s) you are invested in already have to offer.

If you have power tools and are already invested in a battery system then buy a handheld vacuum from that brand. I own Ryobi tools and batteries so I got a Ryobi vacuum and it's so much better than the Black and Decker dust buster that I had before. You can even attach accessories to it. The batteries last a lot longer but more importantly the filter doesn't clog up a minute into the job. The problem is that these batteries are made for heavy duty tools so they're expensive so wait for deals. I think Ryobi Days on Home Depot starts soon.

Ive had the 18volt dust buster, the 6gallon 18v vacuum, and the 3 gallon 18v. They are all lackluster in performance. I got a makita 18v dust buster almost 8yrs ago and it’s still going great.

I use a Ryobi hand vacuum which uses the same batteries as most of my power tools. One 4ah battery is plenty to vacuum out a car or SUV on a single charge, unless it’s a giant mess. I’ve never managed to exhaust a single battery, but I could see someone with a bunch of messy kids needing two. Quite a bit cheaper than the more pro-grade Dewalt and Milwaukee tools others have noted. If you’re not using it every single day, IMO Ryobi is a better deal. Especially if you find sales on refurb or blemished products at Direct Tools Outlet, which is what most of my tools are, they can be half price or less of new price. If it’s something you’ll use heavily, like on a daily basis as a professional detailer, then go with a pro-grade brand like Dewalt or Milwaukee.

I have the handheld Ryobi vacuum. Don't expect much. It sucks dust, that's it.

Ryobi 18v dust buster

I have an older, but similar, Ryobi hand vac. It works well for picking up tofu litter. (I haven’t tried it with the more common clay-type litters.)

Thanks, I’ve tried many times to no avail. I need to wash filter after every “use” just to get medium speed to somewhat “work”. It still pulses on medium, nothing on high.

I use the Ryobi, and recently got an HF Hercules with HEPA filter - has a hose, too.

I’ve been shopping around myself lately for the same. I can’t recommend any but I can tell you that going by consumer reports ratings, shark wv201 is first followed by black and decker. I do have a Ryobi hand vac now. It’s not the usb model but an 18volt model I’m not sure which one exactly but it’s good for small stuff plus I have the batteries for for because of my other Ryobi tools like you do.

You have to a subscribe to see it. I took a screen shot of the first few in the ratings but I can’t figure out how to comment a pic in here. I’m also around about Ryobi usb handheld vs shark and everyone is saying the shark is better. The Ryobi 18 volt probably better yet but not a small and portable bit if you already have 18 volt batteries why not. Battery dies just swap it out. Shark dies you have to wait for it to recharge but how long would you actually use it that it may die on you.

The Ryobi is the best 18/20V vacuum on that list, though. The Samsung and Tineco *might* work with an adapter (they're 21.6/24V, so FLEX and Kobalt batteries would work), but the Dyson, LG, and Shark are 25.2/28V and likely would barely run at all with Ridgid 18/20V batteries. Also, the Ryobi is $100. The cheapest vacuum that beat it in Project Farm's video is the $300 LG. That's more than "a little more", it's triple the price.

I think that's the same one I have. I use it with DeWalt batteries and an adapter. Works as well as any vacuum I've used, better than most, plus it's small enough to be stored with all of its accessories in a toolbox.

I second shop vac opinions. The Ryobi 18V unit is super nice and you can use the battery and charger with their power inflater for your tires too