WORX Cordless Cube Vac Compact Vacuum vs RYOBI ONE+ 18V Cordless Hand Vacuum with Powered Brush (Tool Only)
Quick take: The RYOBI ONE+ 18V Cordless Hand Vacuum with Powered Brush (Tool Only) costs $5 less; the RYOBI ONE+ 18V Cordless Hand Vacuum with Powered Brush (Tool Only) runs longer per charge (40 vs 25 min).
Which one to buy
Which battery is already in your garage decides most of this. The WORX Cordless Cube Vac runs on Worx's 20V Power Share pack, shared with 75-plus Worx tools, and the RYOBI ONE+ hand vac is a bare tool that needs a Ryobi 18V ONE+ battery. If you own neither, the Ryobi's $94 grows once you add a battery and charger.
On paper the Ryobi is the stronger tool. It's rated at 30 CFM against the Worx's 22, runs over 40 minutes against 25 on low and 10 on high, holds 2.7 cups against a 7-ounce cup, and ships with a motorized mini beater bar for pet hair in car seats and upholstery. The Worx has no motorized brush, and its owners treat it strictly as a crumbs-and-light-debris tool. One doubts it matches the suction of a Milwaukee or DeWalt compact vac, and owners say tool-brand hand vacs pull noticeably harder for similar money.
The Worx's case is size and convenience. At 3 lbs it lives in a drawer or a car, owners like its one-touch bin emptying, and some praise it for niche reach jobs like mini-split drain lines. Some owners also say fine dust escapes its unsealed body. Both carry a 3-year warranty. For Ryobi battery owners, or anyone with pets, the Ryobi is the better hand vac. The Worx earns its place for Worx owners who want a tiny grab-and-go tool for crumbs.
WORX Cordless Cube Vac Compact Vacuum
Suits Worx Power Share owners who want a 3 lb drawer-sized tool for crumbs, car consoles and quick spills.
RYOBI ONE+ 18V Cordless Hand Vacuum with Powered Brush (Tool Only)
For anyone already holding Ryobi ONE+ batteries, and for pet owners who need a motorized beater bar and 40-plus minutes of runtime.
| Spec | WORX Cordless Cube Vac Compact Vacuum | RYOBI ONE+ 18V Cordless Hand Vacuum with Powered Brush (Tool Only) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ~$99 | ~$94 |
| Type | Handheld | Handheld |
| Suction | 22 CFM | 30 CFM |
| Battery | 25 min | 40 min |
| Navigation | — | — |
| Filtration | Washable filter | — |
| Cordless | Yes | Yes |
| Bagged | No | No |
| Noise | — | — |
| Dustbin | 7 oz | 2.7 cups |
| Water tank | — | — |
| Self-empty dock | No | No |
| Auto mop washing | No | No |
| Hot water washing | No | No |
| Obstacle avoidance | No | No |
| Carpet detection | No | No |
| Auto mop lifting | No | No |
| Multi-floor mapping | No | No |
| App control | No | No |
| Dimensions | — | — |
| Weight | 3 lbs | — |
| Warranty | 3 years | 3 years |
Pros & cons
WORX Cordless Cube Vac Compact Vacuum
- ✓Shares the 20V Power Share battery with 75+ other Worx tools — no separate battery ecosystem needed for existing Worx owners
- ✓Published suction spec (22 CFM, 10 kPa) instead of a vague 'powerful suction' claim
- ✓Two speeds with a meaningfully longer 25-min runtime on low
- ✓Comes with a crevice nozzle and brush attachment
- ✓Washable filter — no recurring filter costs
- ✓3-year limited warranty, longer than most handhelds this size
- ✗Small 7oz dirt cup — built for quick spot cleanup, not a full car interior in one pass
- ✗No motorized brush of any kind, so it's weak on embedded pet hair
- ✗High-speed runtime is only 10 minutes
- ✗No published noise level
- ✗$120 list price is high for the category if you don't already own a Worx Power Share battery to reuse
RYOBI ONE+ 18V Cordless Hand Vacuum with Powered Brush (Tool Only)
- ✓Genuine motorized mini beater bar for pet hair — not just a passive brush attachment
- ✓Published airflow (30 CFM) and sealed-suction (23 IOW) specs instead of vague marketing claims
- ✓Over 40-minute rated runtime, long for a handheld
- ✓Comes with a dust brush and crevice tool in addition to the pet beater bar
- ✓3-year limited warranty
- ✓Cheaper than Ryobi's premium PBLHV701K brushless kit if you already own a battery
- ✗Tool only — no battery or charger included, adding real cost if you don't already own Ryobi ONE+ batteries
- ✗No published filtration type (HEPA or otherwise)
- ✗No published weight or dimensions
- ✗Too new a line for long-term owner reliability data
WORX Cordless Cube Vac Compact Vacuum vs RYOBI ONE+ 18V Cordless Hand Vacuum with Powered Brush (Tool Only): common questions
Is the RYOBI ONE+ hand vacuum stronger than the WORX Cube Vac?▾
On published specs, yes: 30 CFM against 22 CFM. Worx owners also say tool-brand compact vacs pull noticeably harder for similar money, and they treat the Cube Vac as a crumbs-and-light-debris tool rather than a real handheld.
Does the RYOBI or the WORX Cube Vac handle pet hair better?▾
The Ryobi, because it ships with a motorized mini beater bar for car seats and upholstery. The Worx has only a crevice nozzle and a brush, and its owners say it's no substitute for a proper handheld on pet hair or embedded debris.