Best 2017 Vacuums for Build quality and durability

#1 NaceCare Henry HVR160 Compact Vacuum
4.9
5 reviews

Build quality earned strong praise, with reviewers describing the unit as robust, well-built, solid, and suited to hard use.

Pros: Low-profile design, Overall durability/longevity

Cons: Bag-full indicator, Cordless convenience

#2 Miele Blizzard CX1 Bagless Canister Vacuum
4.5
3 reviews

Build quality is a strength, with reviewers describing robust construction and high-quality engineering.

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

Cons: Stair Cleaning, Clogging and debris prevention

#3 DeWalt DCV517B 20V Max Cordless Portable Vacuum
4.3
2 reviews

Build feedback was positive around the heavy-duty latch, positive feedback lockup, and secure locking feel.

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

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

#4 Eureka Blaze 3-in-1 Stick Vacuum
4.3
2 reviews

Build impressions were mixed: one reviewer liked the solid clip fit, while another said it was not rugged but adequate.

Pros: Packaging quality, Hair‑Wrap / Tangle Resistance

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

#5 Bissell Featherweight Stick Vacuum
3.8
2 reviews

Build feedback is mixed: one long-term owner called it sturdy, while another source said the plastic body felt cheap in places.

Pros: Controls and UI, Support and Reliability

Cons: Filtration / Dust Containment, Low-profile design

#6 Kenmore Elite Canister Vacuum
2.8
3 reviews

Build quality evidence conflicts, ranging from solid construction praise to filter-door failures and broader concerns about modern material durability.

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

Cons: Comparative performance, Odor control

#7 Black+Decker 20V Pivot Vac Cordless Handheld Vacuum
2.6
5 reviews

Build quality was mixed: one review called the overall quality solid, while several criticized the dust door, latch, base, or clip as weak or flimsy.

Pros: Assembly and Setup, Kid-friendliness

Cons: Airflow blowback, Filtration / Dust Containment

#8 Bissell Zing Canister Bagless Vacuum
2.2
3 reviews

Build quality drew consistent criticism for plasticky parts, cheap-feeling heads, and hose quality below stronger competitors.

Pros: Kid-friendliness, Controls and UI

Cons: Onboard tool storage, Filtration / Dust Containment