Best 2017 Vacuums for Comparative performance

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

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
4 reviews

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
4 reviews

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
4 reviews

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
3 reviews

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
4 reviews

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
5 reviews

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
1 review

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