A corded handheld is a single-motor blower you hold in one hand. It costs $50 to $125, runs on any outlet and is enough for motorcycles, wheels, mirrors and grilles, though drying a whole car takes longer than with a hose dryer. A 20 ft cord saves moving an extension cord around the car, and a filter keeps dust off the paint.
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- Adam's Mini Air Cannon#1 of 7Full review
A light corded handheld with a long cord, for drying mirrors, grilles and wheels after a wash.
Amazon $100.06$100.061,200 W90 CFM20 ft cord - Maxshine EVO-S Mini Handheld Dryer#2 of 7Full review
A corded handheld with a long cord, for spot drying after a wash.
Amazon $118.99$118.991,200 W90 CFM20 ft cord - Chemical Guys ProBlow EQP403#3 of 7Full review
A low-cost corded handheld for pushing water out of mirrors, trim and wheels.
Amazon $74.98$74.981,000 W-- - Suds Lab JD Jet Dry#4 of 7Full review
A low-priced corded handheld with heat and a filter, for spot drying after a wash.
Amazon $79.99$79.991.5 HP-20 ft cord - MetroVac Blaster SideKick SK-1#5 of 7Full review
A small steel handheld for motorcycles, wheels and touch-ups between washes, for owners who keep an extension cord handy.
Amazon $121.99$121.99950 W-1.2 ft cord - BLO AIR-S#6 of 7Full review
A compact handheld for motorcycles and for blowing water out of grilles and mirrors.
Amazon $119.99$119.991.5 HP-16 ft cord - Auto Joe ATJ-ABD1 Water Dryer#7 of 7Full review
A small, cheap blower for mirrors, badges and motorcycles; too weak to dry a whole car quickly.
Amazon $50.70$50.70-66 CFM10 ft cord
