Best 2018 Vacuums for Comparative performance

#1 Bissell Pet Hair Eraser Cordless Hand Vacuum
4.5
2 reviews

Comparative evidence was favorable overall, including a number-one ranking in one roundup and a strong showing against at least one named competitor.

Pros: Controls and UI, Stair Cleaning

Cons: Airflow blowback, Hard Floor — Large Debris Intake

#2 Miele C1 Canister Vacuum
4.2
5 reviews

Comparative performance is mixed-to-strong: cleaning results are often excellent, but feature-for-feature comparisons against Kenmore and premium Miele models expose tradeoffs.

Pros: Clogging and debris prevention, Filtration / Dust Containment

Cons: Cordless convenience, Hair‑Wrap / Tangle Resistance

#3 Dyson V10 Cordless Vacuum Cleaner
4.0
5 reviews

Comparative performance was positive but not absolute; the V10 remained competitive, yet newer models and some rivals improved on it.

Pros: Ongoing ownership costs (bags, filters

Cons: Onboard tool storage, Suitability for heavy-duty use

#4 Dyson V8 Animal Cordless Vacuum
4.0
3 reviews

Comparative performance was mixed but mostly favorable: it beat or improved on named vacuums in some tests, while one reviewer felt other vacuums matched it with better maneuverability.

Pros: Suction and Airflow, Noise level

Cons: Hard Floor — Large Debris Intake, Suitability for heavy-duty use

#5 Hoover Smartwash Automatic Carpet Cleaner Machine
3.8
4 reviews

Comparative performance was mixed: some tests ranked SmartWash well for drying and features, while others preferred Power Scrub or the pet variant.

Pros: Pet-Ready Features, Tool-change simplicity

Cons: Support and Reliability, Overall durability/longevity

#6 Miele C3 Vacuum Cleaner
3.8
2 reviews

Comparative evidence was mixed: the C3 measured strongly in suction discussions, but one hands-on review said it was not as good as some other vacuums overall.

Pros: Stair Cleaning, Upholstery / Above-Floor Pickup

Cons: Packaging quality, Hair-removal channel issues

#7 Hoover PowerDash Pet Compact Carpet Cleaner Machine
3.6
4 reviews

Comparative performance is split: it wins budget/value and suction comparisons in some reviews but loses to Bissell Turbo Clean for maintenance.

Pros: Hair Pickup — Carpets, Airflow blowback

Cons: Stair Cleaning, Suitability for heavy-duty use

#8 THISWORX Car Vacuum Cleaner
3.6
3 reviews

Comparisons placed the THISWORX above some cheap car vac expectations but below stronger premium vacuums for fine-particle effort and heavy pickup.

Pros: Support and Reliability, Runtime

Cons: Suitability for heavy-duty use, Clogging and debris prevention

#9 Black+Decker Dustbuster QuickClean
3.3
2 reviews

Comparative performance is mixed: it underperforms stronger models in lab testing but does well against budget peers on pet hair.

Pros: Assembly and Setup, Cordless convenience

Cons: Edge and Baseboard Cleaning (Hard Floors), Under-Furniture Pickup