Best 2017 Vacuums for Bin and Bag

#1 NaceCare Henry HVR160 Compact Vacuum
4.6

The bag system was a major strength, with reviewers liking the large capacity, long time between changes, easy bag swaps, and suction that holds up as the bag fills.

Pros: Low-profile design, Overall durability/longevity

Cons: Bag-full indicator, Cordless convenience

#2 Eureka Blaze 3-in-1 Stick Vacuum
4.5

Reviewers liked the clear, roomy dust cup because fullness is visible, though emptying can require filter handling.

Pros: Packaging quality, Hair‑Wrap / Tangle Resistance

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

#3 Bissell Zing Canister Bagless Vacuum
4.4

The dust cup and bagless setup were generally liked for easy emptying, large capacity, and avoiding bags, with stronger praise than criticism in most reviews.

Pros: Kid-friendliness, Controls and UI

Cons: Onboard tool storage, Filtration / Dust Containment

#4 DeWalt DCV517B 20V Max Cordless Portable Vacuum
4.1

The bin/tank was usually easy to empty and clean, but capacity was context-dependent and one reviewer felt it looked small for wet/dry work.

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

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

#5 Black+Decker 20V Pivot Vac Cordless Handheld Vacuum
3.9

Dustbin capacity was generally considered good for a handheld, but some reviewers found it filled quickly with bulky debris or depended on a weak door/flap.

Pros: Assembly and Setup, Kid-friendliness

Cons: Airflow blowback, Filtration / Dust Containment

#6 Kenmore Elite Canister Vacuum
3.9

Bag and bin impressions are mixed: bagged versions earn praise for easy changes and containment, while one bagless review warns about dust exposure during emptying.

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

Cons: Comparative performance, Odor control

#7 Miele Blizzard CX1 Bagless Canister Vacuum
3.5

The bin is large and often easy to empty, but one technician found bagged models hold substantially more debris.

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

Cons: Stair Cleaning, Clogging and debris prevention

#8 Bissell Featherweight Stick Vacuum
3.0

The dust bin is adequate for small jobs, but reviews criticize the bin/filter system as small, dirty, and needing frequent emptying.

Pros: Controls and UI, Support and Reliability

Cons: Filtration / Dust Containment, Low-profile design