Kermoky Cordless Vacuum

It's mixed. On low or medium power the Kermoky stick vac often gets through a whole home on one charge, which fits its rated 60 minutes. But a common complaint is that the battery drains fast on higher power, and some units lose noticeable runtime within a few months. Run it on the lower settings for big jobs, and expect the battery to be the first part that shows its age.

Yes. It's listed at 7.2 lb, yet the Kermoky stick vac feels light in use, and the swivel head steers easily and slips under furniture without much wrist work. It also stands on its own between rooms, so you can set it down mid-session without leaning it against a wall.

Yes, on both hardwood and carpet. Homes with shedding dogs and long-haired cats get the fur up well with the Kermoky stick vac, and in at least one long-hair home the V-shaped anti-tangle brush stayed clear instead of wrapping. The dual-bristle roller pairs soft bristles for surface dust with firmer ones that reach into carpet pile.

It's mixed. Some find the 1.5 L bin quick to empty. Others say it's stiff to detach from the body, and that it fills quickly because the filter takes up part of the space inside. So the usable room in the Kermoky stick vac's bin is smaller than the 1.5 L figure suggests, which matters most in homes with heavy shedding.

Yes. It charges on a wall-mounted dock, so it's topped up and stored in one place between uses. The filter is HEPA, and there's a slot for an aroma tablet if you want a scent while you clean.