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Handheld
~$82

Bissell

Bissell Pet Hair Eraser Lithium Ion Cordless Hand Vacuum

This is one of Bissell's best-reviewed handhelds, and unlike most sub-$100 pet vacuums it actually backs up the "Pet Hair Eraser" name with a real motorized brush tool, not just a passive nozzle — it ships with the motorized brush plus a separate upholstery tool and crevice tool. Owners consistently praise its suction for something this compact and specifically call out how well it lifts embedded dog and cat hair off furniture, and several mention it's easy to rinse clean in the sink with a removable filter. It's genuinely light at 3 lbs, which matches owner comments about it being easy to carry room to room for quick jobs. The 14V lithium-ion battery is removable, but owner sentiment on battery life is split: some report it holding a charge well over time, while others describe it losing runtime, taking a long time to recharge, or failing outright after around six months of light use — worth flagging since Amazon's own product data lists a fairly short 17-minute runtime and an 8-hour full recharge. Bissell doesn't publish a suction figure or dustbin capacity for this model. At around $80 it undercuts Dyson and Shark's motorized handhelds by a wide margin, with the tradeoff being a battery that a meaningful slice of owners feel doesn't hold up long-term.

Approx. price
~$82
Runtime
17 min
Filtration
Triple-level filtration
Best For
Budget-conscious pet owners who want real motorized pickup, not just a dustbuster
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Specifications

Not disclosed
Triple-level filtration
Type
Handheld
Not disclosed
App Control
No
4.5 x 16 x 5 in
3 lbs
Model
2390A

Highlights

Genuine motorized pet-hair brush tool, not a passive nozzleOwners consistently praise suction and pet-hair pickup for its sizeLight at 3 lbs; removable, washable filter

Pros

  • Genuine motorized brush tool included, plus a separate upholstery tool and crevice tool
  • Owners specifically praise its effectiveness on both dog and cat hair, including on furniture
  • Owners describe the suction as surprisingly powerful for its small size
  • Removable filter that owners say is easy to rinse clean in the sink
  • Light at 3 lbs and easy to carry for quick jobs
  • Roughly $80 street price undercuts Dyson/Shark motorized handhelds substantially

Cons

  • Battery life is a genuinely mixed bag in owner reviews — some report it failing or losing runtime after about six months of light use
  • Amazon's own listed runtime (17 minutes) is short, with an 8-hour full recharge
  • No published suction figure or dustbin capacity
  • No published warranty length found
  • Not HEPA — Bissell markets it only as 'triple-level filtration'

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