Oreck Compact Canister Vacuum Cleaner, Portable, Handheld

This is an excellent product. It is easy to handle, with a useful set of attachments. It seems well made. I like the fact that there's a HEPA filter, and there are at least a couple of bag types available. I ordered aftermarket HEPA bags. The combo of the filter and the bags worked well. It was relatively easy to change bags. It is better than most small hand held vacuums - most don't have a HEPA filter, and many don't have bags, either. I also own an older Oreck upright. The only downside is that Oreck itself doesn't have as many parts and accessories available. Cord length is adequate. Weight is OK, and suction is good.

Oreck vacuum canister is the perfect accessory to their upright vacuum! I just retired my Oreck canister vac from 25+ years of service for a new one. The old one has been passed on to granddaughter as it still works good. The upright and this canister vac are the perfect cleaning duo! First I go thru the house with the canister to get furniture, corners, hard to reach places, anywhere the upright can't go then follow up with the big vac! The extra tools store right on the canister. It has a super long cord, powerful suction and a shoulder strap...very easy to use! Great for small messes too instead of dragging out the big one. Still uses the same bags as the old one. Bags are easy to find and reasonably priced. Oreck products are the best value for your hard earned $$!! Made in the USA and still the best!

This is the third Oreck Compact Canister Vacuum Cleaner I have purchased from Oreck. I wore the first one out by fraying the cord and you cannot repare or replace them. The value is good for the money. They have good suction and great for getting up pet hair. I just purchased two more in recent months. I have one now for upstairs and downstairs.

As an Orek vacuum user for the past 15+ years I thought I should give a review, as there can be a lot of fake/AI generated BS in these reviews. This vacuum is portable, light, and meant only for hardwood floors, furniture, or cobwebs for the ceiling. It is not meant for carpets. Personally, I haven't found a portable vacuum for hardwood floors that wasn't as cumbersome as the Orek, so I've stuck with them. My previous Orek lasted 15+ years and was still functioning. Previously, the main attachment arm cracked at the opening, rendering it useless, so I found a replacement arm and used that for several more years with the existing Orek. Ultimately, my previous Orek's tubing cracked open. I guess I could have just replaced the tubing but I decided to get a whole new vacuum, and this new one is pretty much identical to my old one. The main advantage is its portability and the ability for it to be carried with their strap which works well. It can also be used as a car vacuum which is a nice bonus. It comes with attachments that are functional and work well. The main downside is the the main vacuum tube/arm (that can extend) does not stay fastened on the attachment tube that goes into the vacuum bag. It's pretty frustrating and can be solved with some basic duct tape, though that's the best solution I could find. It can continually fall off if not aware of it. The cost of this vacuum is another advantage, as I didn't want to pay a lot of money for a canister vacuum that is not as compact and portable as the Orek. I give it 4 stars, as I like the Orek, for the cost and portability and cleaning functioning, but also for the problem with that main vacuum arm not being able to be fastened tightly to the vacuum hose. Again, this is a no BS/AI review, and I am an owner of an Orek for several years.

You will be happy you purchase this as it is relatively easy to use and lightweight.

This compact Oreck vacuum is really good. It is light, powerful and easy to carry around. I like the mobility, it allows to me to easily clean in places where using a regular vacuum, with its attachments, is hard to do. The hoses on regular vacuums are short so it is hard to reach all areas and you have to lug the vacuum around. The Oreck makes all cleaning much easier.

This vacuum is a great idea ... small, lightweight, easy to transport. However, the practical application is terrible. Didn't realize you literally MUST be carrying the vacuum, else it just falls over. The hose is so tightly compressed that it won't extend when trying to reach (under the bed, i.e. or even just normal vacuuming). The tube telescopes (nice feature), but if you apply the slightest bit of tension (like by trying to actaully use the vacuum for more than a few seconds)..it falls off. Super annoying. I would like to return this, but I used it, thinking I'd start to get used to it ... good idea. Bad execution. One hand to hold the machine. One hand to guide the vacuum. One hand to hold the tube on. Another hand to move any objects in the way... Yep: 4 hands would be ideal.

I was hesitant to buy this Oreck due to some of the reviews and I have been debating whether to buy it or not for a while. I finally decided to go for it and to replace the one I used to have which is the older model of this one (aka the original). I have had my Oreck XL for years and before that I had another Oreck and just bought the XL to replace the older model. I have only owned 2 Oreck upright vacuums and now 2 Oreck handheld/compact. Oh and we owned years ago the carpet cleaner and 1 canister. And the reason we have replaced them in the past was to update the older versions but the vacuums always performed brilliantly. I used to drive about an hout to our closest Oreck store for regular maintenance every year but since that store closed we just learned how to maintain it ourselves and voila! it is good as new again. Anyway, back to the handheld I just received. It arrived intact and everything accounted for. I put it together quickly since the bag & filter were already setup before it arrived. It is quite easy to,basically, plug and play and start vacuuming. The vacuum sounds (as far as suction) as you'd expect any Oreck vacuum to sound - strong. The older version I used to own did not have the added tool holder that sits in the back. Also, the older version did not have an adjustable strap and rubber shoulder cushion. I really like these new improvements. It still includes many tools for many different tasks. However, another new and improved feature ,that the original did not have, is the adjustable telescopic extension wand. The original was just one long solid piece but this one isn't as solid (meaning it's lighter) but I realized it's because it has a large button you press to adjust to the desired lenght. I really like this new wand. It's definitely new and very useful. The original handheld vacuum was more square-ish and this one was updated to be semi square but sleeker. I haven't tried the blower part of it yet but I will at some point. Perhaps to blow out the fans, the back patio, etc. I can use it for indoors and also to vacuum my car outside since the cord is pretty long as long as I plug it in the garage. I am definitely an Oreck fan because even though they can be a bit loud (although I can see it has improved some based on this new one) I love love how they perform each task and how they're built to last. I am glad I purchased it.