Best 2017 Home Products for Comparative performance

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#1 Eureka Blaze 3-in-1 Stick Vacuum
4.7

In comparison tests, the Eureka often beat budget rivals and stayed surprisingly close to a much more expensive cordless model.

Pros: Packaging quality, Hair‑Wrap / Tangle Resistance

Cons: Carpet — High-Pile Pickup, Headlight and LED lights

#2 NaceCare Henry HVR160 Compact Vacuum
4.4

Comparative performance was favorable overall, with Henry beating or matching other options on suction, reach, value, or compactness, though some related Henry models offer specialized tools.

Pros: Low-profile design, Overall durability/longevity

Cons: Bag-full indicator, Cordless convenience

#3 DeWalt DCV517B 20V Max Cordless Portable Vacuum
4.1

Comparative performance was context-dependent: it ranked as a favorite and matched a ShopVac for one cleanup, but lagged larger corded/larger DeWalt options in suction or capacity.

Pros: Overall durability/longevity, Storage footprint and upright-stand stability

Cons: Battery and Charging, Suitability for heavy-duty use

#4 Black+Decker 20V Pivot Vac Cordless Handheld Vacuum
3.8

Comparative evidence was mixed-to-positive: it scored above average in some handheld testing and earned strong grades in one lineup, but another review said better performers exist for the price.

Pros: Assembly and Setup, Kid-friendliness

Cons: Airflow blowback, Filtration / Dust Containment

#5 Bissell Zing Canister Bagless Vacuum
3.7

Comparative performance was split: reviewers praised Bissell’s suction and value versus some rivals, but lab testing and comparison reviews favored other products overall.

Pros: Kid-friendliness, Controls and UI

Cons: Onboard tool storage, Filtration / Dust Containment

#6 Miele Blizzard CX1 Bagless Canister Vacuum
3.4

Comparative performance is mixed, with better carpet suction than Boost CX1 but worse size, capacity, and costs versus C3-style bagged canisters.

Pros: Self-cleaning cycle, Hair Pickup — Hard Floors

Cons: Stair Cleaning, Clogging and debris prevention

#7 Bissell Featherweight Stick Vacuum
3.0

Comparative results are mixed: it can compare surprisingly well in some categories but loses badly to better-equipped models in others.

Pros: Controls and UI, Support and Reliability

Cons: Filtration / Dust Containment, Low-profile design

#8 Kenmore Elite Canister Vacuum
1.2

Comparative performance is negative in one user review that preferred a much cheaper canister over the Kenmore.

Pros: Crevice / Groove Pickup (Hard Floors), Hard Floor — Large Debris Intake

Cons: Comparative performance, Odor control