iwoly C150 Cordless Vacuum

Yes. At 5.07 lb it's light and easy to carry, and the floor head slides under furniture without a fight. Switch it to handheld mode and the C150 is handy for stairs and couches, which is where a light stick earns its keep.

For quick passes, yes, but not always in a big home. One charge usually covers a quick run through the house, while a larger home may need a recharge midway. Charging can be slow, and some batteries fade over time. The C150 is rated for up to 35 minutes in ECO, and the higher modes run shorter.

Quickly. Emptying the cup and taking the C150 apart to clear a clog is easy, and the brush comes out for untangling hair. The HEPA filter gets dirty fast, though, so spare filters are worth buying along with the vacuum.

Stronger than you'd expect for the money. It picks up crumbs, sand and even small gravel. Of the C150's three power levels, High is the one to use on heavier dirt, while ECO and Normal suit light dust and a longer run time.

It varies a lot. Some units are still going after several years, while others stop charging after about a year or develop a motor noise early on. Keep the receipt and warranty details for the C150 in case yours turns out to be one of the short-lived ones.

On hard floors and short rugs, yes. It handles shedding dog hair there, but hair wraps around the brush and wheels and has to be pulled off by hand. The removable brush on the C150 makes that job quicker, since you can lift it out to clear it.