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If you’re looking for a portable, convenient vacuum cleaner for your vehicle, you can trust the Milwaukee 0880-20 to get the job done. Our team was impressed with this cordless vacuum because of its elegant design and strong suction power, especially for a battery-powered model.

In our review of the best car vacuums, we named the Milwaukee 0880-20 the best cordless vacuum. While we believe this vacuum is excellent, it may not be perfect for everyone. Depending on what you need it for, there may be cheaper alternatives better suited to your needs. Learn more to decide if the Milwaukee 0880-20 is right for you.

A compact, portable, battery-powered vacuum with superb design.

*Price accurate at time of publication

The Milwaukee 0880-20 comes with the following accessories:

Noticeably not included are the required 18V battery and battery charger. If you own a set of Milwaukee power tools, you may already have the battery and charger, as the battery is compatible across Milwaukee’s line of products. If you don’t already own the battery and charger, this can set you back another $80.

We subjected the Milwaukee 0880-20 to a range of tests to determine whether it’s a good car vacuum. Our testing was designed to measure its performance across several categories that we believe are important in a car vacuum.

The Milwaukee 0880-20 has ample suction power and is easy to maneuver. The elegant design makes this vacuum easy to store and maintain. The Milwaukee 0880-20 also scores high marks for versatility since you can use it for wet or dry vacuuming and it features a blower function.

Overall, this is a well-rounded vacuum that combines the power of corded models with the maneuverability of a handheld vacuum.

While this vacuum doesn’t have quite the suction strength of corded models, it performs much better than an inexpensive 12-volt vacuum. It has a max airflow of 45.0 cubic feet per minute (CFM). The Milwaukee 0880-20 managed to pick up crumbs and glitter easily and passed the toughest test – embedded pet fur.

At just over 2.0 pounds, this vacuum easily fits inside your car and is holdable with one arm. The only downside to maneuverability is the short vacuum hose length. This can make it difficult to reach deep under the seats.

Ease of Maintenance: 5 out of 5

When folded up, the Milwaukee 0880-20 takes up very little space and can easily fit in your trunk or back seat. Clips on the side of the vacuum provide access to the top chamber, which stores the hose, attachments, and battery. Debris accumulates in the bottom chamber, which you can access by another set of clips lower on the vacuum.

This was one of our favorite vacuums because of the elegant and simple design – the accessories perfectly fit into their slots. However, the Milwaukee 0880-20 doesn’t have a vacuum bag, which can make cleaning out the collection canister more of a chore.

This is a versatile vacuum that you can keep in your car or store in your home or workshop. It doesn’t come with many attachments, but the Milwaukee 0880-20 has the most important accessories for car cleaning – a wide nozzle and a crevice tool. An extension hose could improve this vacuum’s ability to clean out a car, but it wouldn’t fit easily in the box.

Perhaps the biggest issue with the Milwaukee 0880-20 is that it doesn’t include the necessary battery and charger. The required 18V lithium-ion battery isn’t cheap. For a lower cost, you can purchase a more powerful corded vacuum. However, this type of vacuum is less portable than the Milwaukee 0880-20.

A potential downside to this vacuum is the battery life, which lasts around 40 minutes. For most people, this is more than enough time to clean up your entire car, but if you clean multiple vehicles or forget to charge the battery, you may have to wait.

The Milwaukee 0880-20 has an average Amazon review score of 4.7 out of 5 based on nearly 180 reviews. The product gets 4 or more stars from 94 percent of reviewers. This vacuum has far more reviews on HomeDepot.com, where it has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 from over 2,000 reviews.

Satisfied customers on Amazon tend to appreciate a lot of the same qualities of the Milwaukee 0880-20 that we do. Reviews frequently mention portability and good suction power for a battery-powered vac.

“Everything is 100 percent better than [they] advertised.”

“This is exactly what is needed. It’s easy to manage, lightweight, and does a great job.”

Not everyone is pleased with this vacuum, of course. One customer says their latches broke, and another claims the battery malfunctioned.

“[The] battery connector broke after a few times of using! [I] sent it in for warranty, and they wanted to charge me $75 to fix it. Not worth buying.”

“I bought this vac because I already had the m18 battery system with various tools. Ater a year or so, it didn’t work anymore. … I went back and got a second [battery, which] only lasted about two months, and it went dead again.”

The Milwaukee 0880-20 is a battery-powered vacuum with decent suction, and it’s easy to store and maintain. This vacuum is a bit expensive, especially if you need to purchase the required battery. While some customers complain about poor battery quality, the vacuum has overall high customer ratings.

Buy this product if you need an easy-to-maintain car vacuum capable of portable wet and dry applications. If you have a pet and need to remove pet hair, this vacuum can get the job done. We don’t recommend that you buy the Milwaukee 0880-20 if you’re on a budget or portability isn’t important to you. You can get a more versatile and higher-powered corded vacuum for around the same price.

If you’re looking for something cheaper for smaller messes, consider the ThisWorx 12V. If you need something with more suction power (such as a shop vac) or prefer a vacuum that doesn’t require charging a battery, check out the DeWalt DXV08S.

No, this vacuum doesn’t come with a battery. You’ll need to purchase the 18V battery and battery charger if you don’t already own a Milwaukee tool with a compatible battery.

Yes, you can use the Milwaukee 0880-20 as a wet or dry vac. It also has a blower function.

Yes, the Milwaukee 0880-20 vacuum has a built-in blower port that reverses airflow and can serve as a compressor.

To charge the Milwaukee 0880-20, you need to charge the 18V lithium-ion battery that it uses (sold separately). This battery requires a charging station. You can purchase both together from Milwaukee or a Milwaukee vendor.

Using a Milwaukee 18V RedlithiumTM battery, the Milwaukee has a run time of nearly 30 minutes.

Milwaukee makes three cordless vacuums: the Milwaukee M18, M18 Fuel, and the Milwaukee M12. Each compact vacuum utilizes a toolbox design and is powered by a battery pack, making them portable to any job site.

*Data accurate at time of publication.

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