Makita XCV19Z 18V X2 (36V) LXT® Lithium-Ion Brushless Cordless 1.3 Gallon HEPA Filter 12” Upright Vacuum, Tool Only

Most of the cordless vacuums out there have inherent limitations and this one is no different in that respect. However, I found that the combination of the collection bag and Hepa filter creates a positive user experience compared with manually emptying a canister. It is not as powerful as a corded vacuum, but I haven’t noticed a lack of suction and the bag definitely fills with gross stuff I didn’t know was there. The onboard suction tube is convenient and works well enough to clean corners when using the crevice tool which is also stowed onboard.I’m able to clean my 2000 sf home with a single charge of 5 amp-hour batteries. A bag change is required every 2-3 cleans of the same area.My wife complains that it is heavy, and her friends joke that it looks like something a janitor would use (and it does), but I like the way it looks. The abs shell and engineering for the Hepa filtration system definitely add to the weight, but I’d rather have a clean running, easily serviceable machine than a lightweight machine that spews microscopic dust or makes a mess when emptying. There would only be a problem with the Makita design if the bag were significantly over filled by someone without the sense to change the bag when the overfill warning indicator illuminates, and this may be too much to expect from normal users.The vacuum was less expensive than a Miele cordless, but more than LG alternatives. These smaller, lightweight vacs require frequent, messy canister dumps.Since I have numerous tools already using the Makita batteries and chargers, it was not a difficult decision for me to adopt this one.

The vacuum works extremely well. We purchased it for our company and it is used daily. The cleaning people love it because they do not have to worry about where outlets are. Very handy and I would purchase this again.Is a little heavier than we originally expected, but since everything else is amazing- we rarely think about it.

Overall, would not buy again.