Hoover HV301 Corded Stick Vacuum Review: Is $99 Worth It?

The Hoover HV301 is a lightweight corded stick vacuum that doubles as a hand vac — a solid pick for smaller spaces, but the cord is a real trade-off to think through before buying.

What you're actually getting here

The HV301 is a corded stick vacuum that converts into a handheld — so one unit handles both your floors and quick spot cleanups on upholstery or stairs. It's designed for mixed-surface homes: area rugs, low-to-medium pile carpet, and hard floors. The two included attachments (typically a crevice tool and a brush) extend its reach without adding much bulk. Lightweight is the operative word here — this isn't a full-size upright, and it doesn't pretend to be. At $99, it sits in a crowded mid-range bracket, but corded models at this weight are increasingly rare.

The cord is the whole conversation

Before anything else: this vacuum is corded. That's not a flaw, but it's the defining trade-off. You won't run out of suction mid-session the way you might with a budget cordless, but you're also dragging a power cable around a one or two-bedroom apartment. For people who hate recharging and want consistent pull on rugs, that's actually a selling point. For anyone vacuuming a larger home or a multi-story layout, the cord becomes genuinely frustrating. At $99, it's priced fairly for what it delivers — just make sure the corded format fits how you actually clean.