Best 2017 Vacuums for Price and Value

#1 NaceCare Henry HVR160 Compact Vacuum
4.8

Value was one of the strongest themes, with reviewers calling Henry a bargain, affordable, budget-friendly, and excellent value for the performance and longevity.

Pros: Low-profile design, Overall durability/longevity

Cons: Bag-full indicator, Cordless convenience

#2 Bissell Featherweight Stick Vacuum
4.8

Value is one of the strongest themes, with reviewers repeatedly praising the low price and calling the corded model an exceptional bargain.

Pros: Controls and UI, Support and Reliability

Cons: Filtration / Dust Containment, Low-profile design

#3 Bissell Zing Canister Bagless Vacuum
4.5

Value was a major strength across reviews, with many calling it a strong budget buy despite recurring caveats about build, filtration, and heavy messes.

Pros: Kid-friendliness, Controls and UI

Cons: Onboard tool storage, Filtration / Dust Containment

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

Reviewers repeatedly framed the Blaze as strong value, with minor caveats that it can cost more than the cheapest rivals.

Pros: Packaging quality, Hair‑Wrap / Tangle Resistance

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

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

Value was mostly positive due to strong performance for the price, although one review argued better performers exist at the price point.

Pros: Assembly and Setup, Kid-friendliness

Cons: Airflow blowback, Filtration / Dust Containment

#6 Miele Blizzard CX1 Bagless Canister Vacuum
3.3

Value is split: some reviewers call it worthwhile for performance and longevity, while others find it pricey or costly to maintain.

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

Cons: Stair Cleaning, Clogging and debris prevention

#7 Kenmore Elite Canister Vacuum
3.1

Value is sharply split: one owner called it poor value at its price, lab testing flagged high cost, while later reviews found strong mid-range value.

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

Cons: Comparative performance, Odor control

#8 DeWalt DCV517B 20V Max Cordless Portable Vacuum
2.8

Value evidence was limited and cautious, with one reviewer questioning whether the bare tool cost too much for what was included.

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

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