Odistar Desktop Vacuum Cleaner review: Small but mighty

A messy desk or countertop is the bane of my existence. Yet, as an artist and someone who spends a lot of time at my desk, messes are inevitable. While I have a powerful Dyson cordless vacuum that doubles as a handheld vacuum, it’s often a bit overkill for small messes. Plus, it’s not a very quiet device, so it’s not something I want to use all the time.

The Odistar Desktop Vacuum Cleaner is a handy little gadget to keep on your desk.r, quieter alternative to my main vacuum. I’ve been using this tiny vacuum for a few weeks, and while it isn’t perfect, it helps me keep my surfaces cleaner.

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Price, availability, and specs

The Odistar Desktop Vacuum Cleaner is available from Amazon. It comes in multiple configurations, including orange and white models that use AA batteries, orange and white rechargeable battery models that charge via USB, and a white model that charges via USB and offers wireless charging for other devices. I’ve been testing the white AA battery model.

What I liked about the Odistar Desktop Vacuum Cleaner

Quiet yet effective suction

My favorite thing about the Odistar Desktop Vacuum Cleaner is its noise level. It essentially sounds like a slightly loud fan. It’s far from obtrusive, unlike my Dyson vacuum. In fact, my cat doesn’t even go running when I turn it on, which is a sure sign it isn’t very loud. I can easily run it to clean up the inevitable coffee grounds on the counter without interrupting the morning news on the TV.

Despite the quiet noise level, it offers a good amount of suction. The built-in brushes on the bottom keep it from sitting perfectly flush on a surface, but it still has no issues picking up debris. Plus, those brushes help lift things that may be slightly stuck or free up debris in the crevices of a keyboard. For more specific messes, it comes with a somewhat pointed attachment that easily slots right into the center of the vacuum.

Another plus of the Odistar Desktop Vacuum Cleaner is its size. It’s very compact, so I can leave it on my desk without taking up much room. It also easily tucks away in the drawer of my filing cabinet. This tiny device is also exceptionally easy to use. There’s a slider to turn it on and off, and nothing more.

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