Bryza V12 Cordless Stick Vacuum – 150 AW, up to 60 Minutes Runtime

A cordless stick vacuum for quick daily cleanups and the jobs a robot cannot do: stairs, car seats, cobwebs and the spill under the kitchen table. The Bryza V12 pulls 150 AW, runs up to 60 minutes and turns into a handheld when you take off the wand.

We tested it on hardwood, a low-pile rug and a hallway runner covered in golden retriever hair. On the medium setting with the motorized floor head it ran 38 minutes, enough for a three-bedroom apartment. The lights on the floor head show the dust you would otherwise miss under the bed. It pairs well with a robot; see our three-month robot vacuum review.

Runtime in practice

• Up to 60 minutes on the lowest setting with a small tool
• About 38 minutes on medium with the motorized floor head
• About 10 minutes on maximum, for deep rugs and stubborn spots

Upkeep

• The 0.6 qt clear bin shows when it is full; on carpet that is about once per room
• Rinse the filter once a month and let it dry for 24 hours
• Cut hair off the brush roll every couple of weeks

For daily cleaning without you, the Bryza X9 robot handles the open floor and leaves the stick for stairs and corners. At $299 it qualifies for 12 months 0% APR.