Powools Pet Hair Handheld Vacuum

Mostly, yes. The rubber paddle roller lifts stubborn dog hair from couches and car seats, though in one cat home it did a poor job. The Powools H-116 is a small 2.2 lb handheld with a 0.45-liter cup, so it suits furniture and seats more than floors.

It's mixed. Suction is often strong for a handheld this size, but at least one unit came across as low and loud. The H-116 runs up to 20 minutes on a charge, and a pre-filter sits in front of the HEPA filter to catch larger debris first, so rinsing both regularly helps it keep the suction it has.

Not always. A few units had parts give out within months, including the motor, the bin flap and the power button. The Powools H-116 does well on pet hair, but durability is the real question mark, so keep your proof of purchase and register any warranty.

Yes. The roller comes apart and the filter rinses out easily, which helps keep it working. The Powools also has a one-touch dust cup release, so emptying hair and crumbs doesn't involve digging around with your fingers or pulling hair out of a tight opening.

Yes. At 2.2 lb it's light and compact, easy on the hand for stairs, cars and the nooks between cushions. There's also an LED light on the Powools H-116 for dark corners and the space under furniture, which helps when you're working on stair treads.

Through the included USB charging cable. A battery indicator shows how much power is left.