The JASHEN V16 is a basic cordless stick/handheld vacuum. It's pretty feature-packed for something in this price range, as it comes with two interchangeable brushrolls, one for bare floors and one for carpets, along with turbo brush attachment, and an onboard HEPA filter. Unfortunately, it has a fairly weak suction motor. It also feels quite plasticky and has a small, fragile dirt compartment that needs to be emptied frequently. Still, if you're a pet owner looking for a vacuum that can easily deal with shed hair, this is a good choice.
Our Verdict
The JASHEN V16 is alright for bare floors. While it also comes with a removable soft brushroll for bare floors, it tends to scatter around large and medium-sized debris and does a poor job of dealing with finer material. Bulky debris can clog its suction inlet, too. It also has many parts that require regular maintenance. Thankfully, its bagless design and washable HEPA filter mean that recurring costs are virtually nil. Battery performance is also good overall, and you can keep an eye on charge status via a battery-mounted LED display.
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Virtually no recurring costs.
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Removable, swappable brushrolls.
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Good battery performance.
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Poor overall debris pickup performance.
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Brushroll scatters around large and medium-sized debris.
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Struggles with fine debris.
The JASHEN V16 is mediocre for cleaning low-pile carpet. Its brushroll scatters around large and medium-sized debris while providing insufficient surface agitation to lift away finer debris embedded within carpet fibers. It's also quite plasticky in feel and has quite a few parts that need to be taken care of regularly, though it's quite simple to take apart and put back together. It also comes with a removable brushroll meant for carpeted surfaces. Thankfully, there are virtually no recurring costs to worry about since this vacuum has a non-disposable HEPA filter and no dirtbag.
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Virtually no recurring costs.
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Removable, swappable brushrolls.
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Good battery performance.
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Poor overall debris pickup performance.
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Brushroll scatters around large and medium-sized debris.
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Struggles with fine debris.
The JASHEN V16 is a middling option for high-pile carpet. Simply put, it isn't powerful enough and doesn't provide enough surface agitation to deal with debris that's pressed deep within high-pile carpet fibers. That said, thanks to its bagless design and non-disposable filter, recurring costs are kept to a minimum. The vacuum also comes with a dedicated brushroll for cleaning carpets. Unfortunately, many parts need regular maintenance.
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Virtually no recurring costs.
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Removable, swappable brushrolls.
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Good battery performance.
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Poor overall debris pickup performance.
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Brushroll scatters around large and medium-sized debris.
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Struggles with fine debris.
The JASHEN V16 is only a passable option for pet owners. It has no trouble picking up pet hair on hard floors, but its bristled multi-surface roller does almost nothing to lift away hair on carpets. On the upside, it's bundled with a pretty effective mini turbo brush tool for cleaning furniture as well as a HEPA filter to help trap allergens as you clean. It has a simple-to-assemble design that lets you quickly remove the vacuum head's brushrolls and remove hair wraps, though quite a few parts need regular cleaning.
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Removable, swappable brushrolls.
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Comes with a mini turbo brush tool.
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Has a HEPA filter.
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Poor overall debris pickup performance.
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Has a hard time with pet hair on carpets.
The JASHEN V16 is great for cleaning stairs. It employs a lightweight cordless design that's easy to carry around without worrying about tripping over a power cable. Plus, it's quite simple to convert it into a handheld vacuum to reach tight spots. It also comes with a turbo brush to help make cleaning tasks a little easier. That said, its cleaning performance on most surfaces is less than stellar.
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Lightweight design.
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Comes with a mini turbo brush tool.
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Can be easily reconfigured into a handheld vacuum.
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Poor overall debris pickup performance.
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Plasticky build quality.
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Struggles with fine debris.
The JASHEN V16 is great for cars. It can be used as a lightweight handheld vacuum and comes with quite a few cleaning tools to help you clean tight spaces, including a turbo brush, crevice tool, and an upholstery cleaner. Unfortunately, it may struggle more with large debris and finer debris embedded in floor mats.
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Lightweight design.
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Comes with a mini turbo brush tool.
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Can be easily reconfigured into a handheld vacuum.
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Poor overall debris pickup performance.
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Plasticky build quality.
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Struggles with fine debris.
The JASHEN V16 isn't designed for workshop cleaning. It can't be used to clear away liquid spills, and it's likely to be damaged if you were to use it to suck up things like wood or metal shavings.
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Good battery performance.
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Poor overall debris pickup performance.
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Brushroll scatters around large and medium-sized debris.
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Plasticky build quality.
- Bare Floor
- Low-Pile Carpet
- High-Pile Carpet
- Pets
- Stairs
- Cars
- Workshop
- Updated Apr 09, 2024: We've added text to this review for the new tests added in Test Bench 1.3.
- Updated Apr 09, 2024: We've converted this review to Test Bench 1.3. We've overhauled our floor performance tests and added new 'Hard Floor Pick-Up,' 'High-Pile Carpet Pick-Up,' 'Low-Pile Carpet Pick-Up,' and 'Pet-Hair Pick-Up' tests. You can see the full changelog here.
- Updated Nov 01, 2023: We've converted this review to Test Bench 1.2. This update builds on our previous 'Suction' test with a new 'Airflow' test that more accurately measures a vacuum's ability to generate air movement. If you'd like to see an in-depth look at the reasoning and methodology behind this change, you can see our full changelog here..
- Updated Nov 14, 2022: Added a link to the Tineco PWRHERO 11 in the 'Dirt Compartment' section to provide an example of an alternative with a higher-capacity dustbin.
- Updated Aug 25, 2022: This vacuum's suction force has been retested with a more accurate manometer. The test results for the 'Maximum Suction' and 'Normal Suction' fields have been updated. All relevant scores and text have been updated.
- Updated Aug 05, 2022: Converted to Test Bench 1.1.
- Updated Jun 06, 2022: Converted to Test Bench 1.0.
- Updated Sep 15, 2020: Review published.
- Updated Sep 10, 2020: Early access published.
- Updated Sep 01, 2020: Our testers have started testing this product.
- Updated Aug 28, 2020: The product has arrived in our lab, and our testers will start evaluating it soon.
- Updated Aug 23, 2020: We've purchased the product and are waiting for it to arrive in our lab.
Compared To Other Vacuums
The JASHEN V16 is a basic, budget-friendly cordless vacuum. Its bagless design and non-disposable filters mean that it incurs virtually no recurring costs, but a few parts need regular maintenance. That said, compared to rivals like the Dyson Cyclone V10, the V16 struggles to pick up large and small debris, particularly on carpet.
If you're looking for more options, look at our list of recommendations for the best cordless vacuums, the best vacuums for pet hair, and the best vacuums.
The Dyson Cyclone V10 does better in more situations than the JASHEN V16. The Dyson is more effective at picking up all kinds of debris on everything from hardwood floors to shag carpeting, comes with more tools and accessories, and recharges much faster. The JASHEN is a little bit lighter and has fewer parts that require regular maintenance.
The Shark Rocket Pet Pro is a better overall stick/handheld vacuum than the JASHEN V16. The Shark performs better on bare floors as well as low and high-pile carpet, feels sturdier, has a larger dirt compartment, and recharges much faster. It's also far more maneuverable. That said, the JASHEN comes with more tools and brushes, not to mention a vacuum rack station to store said tools and brushes when it's not in use.
The Dyson V8 is a better vacuum for most scenarios than the JASHEN V16. The Dyson delivers stronger performance on all surface types, especially with large debris. It's also lighter and easier to carry around and is more maneuverable. However, the JASHEN has a longer minimum battery life and recharges slightly faster.
The Dyson V7 is a more versatile vacuum than the JASHEN V16. The Dyson doesn't struggle nearly as much when picking up large and small debris on all surface types; it's lighter in the hand and feels easier to maneuver. Meanwhile, the JASHEN lasts longer off a single charge and picks up slightly more pet hair.
The Shark Vertex UltraLight Corded is a better overall vacuum than the JASHEN V16. The Shark is better built, has a larger dirt compartment, and performs better on all surface types. It's also more maneuverable. However, the JASHEN comes with a couple more accessories, including a removable brushroll and turbo brush.
The Shark WANDVAC System is a better vacuum than the JASHEN V16. The Shark is more portable and does a much better job clearing debris from all surface types. On the other hand, the JASHEN V16 has a better battery life and a bigger dirt compartment.
The Simplicity S65 is better than the JASHEN V16. The Simplicity is easier to maintain, has a larger dirt compartment, is more maneuverable, and offers better performance on bare floors and low and high-pile carpet. Meanwhile, the JASHEN incurs fewer recurring costs and lasts longer on a single charge.
The Wyze Cordless Vacuum is better than the JASHEN V16. The Wyze weighs slightly less, has a longer maximum battery life, is easier to maneuver, and performs notably better on all surface types. Meanwhile, the JASHEN charges a little faster and comes with a motorized turbo brush in the box.
The Tineco PURE ONE X is better than the JASHEN V16. The Tineco is lighter, has a longer maximum runtime, features an automatic suction power adjustment function, and clears far more debris on bare floors, especially bulky material like cereal. Meanwhile, the JASHEN is easier to maintain, incurs virtually no recurring costs, has a larger dustbin, and uses a removable battery.
Test Results
The JASHEN V16's build quality is alright. It's almost entirely made of plastic, except for the wand, which has a lightweight metal construction. Overall, it doesn't feel all that sturdy, especially the dirt compartment, which could crack if it's dropped.
That said, the vacuum itself is quite easy to take apart and put back together, as all of its parts clip onto one another.
The JASHEN V16 is fairly easy to maintain, with a design that makes it easy to access its various components. However, there are a lot of parts that need to be taken care of regularly.
- Dirt compartment: The dirt compartment can be unlatched from the main body of the vacuum by pressing the release buttons on the sides of the vacuum. It needs to be emptied fairly frequently due to its small size and can be rinsed out with water.
- HEPA filter: The HEPA filter is located inside the dirt compartment. An indicator light on the battery's LED display will turn on to tell you when it needs to be washed.
- Brushrolls: The soft and carpet brushrolls are interchangeable in the vacuum head. You can remove either the same way by pressing the release tabs on the brushrolls' sides. You can clear debris by hand, remove tangled hair with scissors, and rinse them with water.
- Turbo brush: You can remove the mini brushroll from the turbo brush tool with a flat-sided screwdriver or a coin. It can be cleared of debris when needed.
All parts that can be cleaned with water should be left to dry for at least 24 hours before putting them back in the vacuum.
The JASHEN V16 cordless vacuum cleaner has virtually no recurring costs, which is outstanding. There are no dirtbags to replace, and the HEPA filter won't need to be changed as long as it's properly taken care of. However, if you need them, replacement parts are available on JASHEN's Amazon store page.
The JASHEN V16 cordless vacuum is reasonably easy to store. It has a wall rack station that holds the appliance up and has space for up to two accessories. However, the vacuum doesn't have any onboard tool storage rack.
The JASHEN V16 has an adequately sized dirt compartment. It's a little on the small side and needs emptying quite often, but it has a highly visible max fill line, and its clear plastic construction lets you easily see what you've picked up. Looking for a cordless stick vacuum with a larger dustbin? The Tineco PWRHERO 11 is a solid alternative.
- JASHEN V16 cordless vacuum cleaner
- Vacuum head
- Vacuum cyclone
- Dirt compartment
- Battery
- HEPA filter
- Soft brushroll
- Carpet brushroll
- Turbo brush
- Crevice tool
- Combination tool
- Wand
- Docking station
- Charging cable
- Vacuum user guide
- 3x screws for docking station
Since the JASHEN V16 is a cordless vacuum, its range is limited only by its battery charge level and the amount of room left in its dirt compartment.
The JASHEN V16 has great portability. It's fairly lightweight and has a handle to make it easier to carry to different rooms or even up and down flights of stairs.
The JASHEN V16 cordless vacuum cleaner has good battery performance. It lasts just under 15 minutes if you run it continuously in its high-power 'MAX' mode with the wand and bare floor soft brushroll attached. That can extend to over 40 minutes if you use it more conservatively. An LED display on the back of the battery makes it easy to know when you're running out of charge. That said, it takes roughly 3.5 hours to completely recharge the removable battery, which is long. Consider the Samsung Jet 60 if you're looking for a faster-charging alternative.
The JASHEN V16 cordless vacuum cleaner has a few extra features. An LED display on the back of the battery shows the current charge status and indicates whether or not the HEPA filter needs cleaning. There are three different power settings: 'MIN,' 'MED,' and 'MAX.' The vacuum head can be configured to suit different surfaces. If you're cleaning bare floors, you can insert the soft brushroll and pull back a rubber bumper in the vacuum head to suck up larger debris. If you're cleaning on carpet, you can insert the carpet brushroll into the vacuum head and pull the bumper to generate more suction power. There's also an LED headlight to help you see in darker places, but it isn't especially bright.
The JASHEN V16 comes with a couple of extra brushes and tools. There are two interchangeable brushrolls that can be inserted in the vacuum head, one for bare floors and the other for carpets. There's also a combination upholstery/long bristle brush, a turbo brush, and a crevice tool. You can clip up to two of these tools onto the vacuum's docking station.
You can use the JASHEN V16 as a cordless handheld vacuum by detaching the extension wand.
This vacuum's performance on bare floors is disappointing. Even when fitted with its soft roller, it scatters around large and medium-sized debris, leaving behind a substantial amount of finer material like sand.
This vacuum performs badly on high-pile carpet when fitted with its multi-surface bristled roller. Its brushroll just scatters around bigger debris like rice or cereal yet provides minimal surface agitation to lift away finer material embedded deep within carpet fibers.
The JASHEN V16's performance on low-pile carpet is poor. Its multi-surface roller flings larger debris outwards and yet provides minimal surface agitation to lift up finer debris that's been embedded within carpet fibers.
This vacuum is terrible at lifting away pet hair on low-pile carpeting. The bristles on its multi-surface brushroll do almost nothing to lift away hair that's been embedded on this surface type.
The JASHEN V16's suction performance is okay. It's on the weaker end of the scale for a cordless stick vacuum, so it has trouble dealing with debris in carpet fibers or wedged in cracks and crevices.
This vacuum's airflow performance is sub-par. It simply can't generate as much air movement as pricier models like the Dyson V8, and is likely to struggle in dealing with large amounts of heavy debris.
This vacuum isn't overly loud. Technically speaking, it makes a little less noise than the more expensive Dyson V8, but it is a little higher-pitched, which could be annoying for some. In any case, you won't create much disturbance while using this vacuum in a room with the door left completely or even partially closed.
The JASHEN V16 has satisfactory maneuverability. Its light weight makes it easy to carry around while its different tools can be quickly clipped on. It's also quite simple to convert the vacuum into its handheld configuration. Unfortunately, the vacuum handle and battery can get in the way when cleaning under low-lying tables. The vacuum head's LED headlight isn't all that bright, which may be annoying when cleaning poorly lit areas. It's also possible for the vacuum head to get stuck on rug tassels when using the carpet brushroll. If you have a tight or cluttered space and want something more maneuverable, check out the Dyson Omni-glide.
This vacuum does a great job of handling pet hair when fitted with its turbo brush tool. The attachment is easy to use and clears away most hair, with only a few short strands remaining.
This vacuum does a good job of sealing in fine particles, thanks to its included HEPA filter, which is a rare bonus for a vacuum at this price point.
Despite its relatively unremarkable suction power, this vacuum does a good job of handling debris wedged in cracks and crevices. Its soft roller generates a good seal with flat floors, enabling it to suck up debris in shallow and medium-depth cracks. However, you'll want to use the crevice tool to tackle anything deeper.
This vacuum has no impact on dried-on stains.
This vacuum isn't designed to deal with liquid spills.