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Reddit Reviews
jocularamityI haven't tried most of these so I can't compare/contrast, but my ryobi dust buster with the + bigger battery is a beast. Super suction, easy to find & replace filters, has lasted for 10 years now, no complaints at all. It's way more powerful than the average dust buster and I could imagine it easily powering a stick vac. ultimately it also comes down to which tools/batteries you already own. I have a bunch of ryobi tools so it was an easy pick. My cordless drill, my air compressor for inflating tires, my leaf blower sweeper thing, etc all take the same battery.
adolfojpIf 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.
Can-u-hear-the-starsI have 4. Dyson Outsize+ stick vac, Dyson DC24 (old model), Roomba and a Ryobi handheld dustbuster.
Fantastic-You-2777I 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.
GroupEnvironmental29I have the handheld Ryobi vacuum. Don't expect much. It sucks dust, that's it.
kyson1Limp_Psychology_2315I 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.)
PHILSTORMBORNI've got a Ryobi hand vac and the reason it'll last for a long time is because there is no point using it. I like Ryobi stuff generally but very disappointed with the hand vac.
