Best 2017 Vacuums for Hard Floor — Large Debris Intake

#1 Kenmore Elite Canister Vacuum
4.8
1 review

Large hard-floor debris pickup is strong in testing, with Cheerios picked up cleanly.

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

Cons: Comparative performance, Odor control

#2 Black+Decker 20V Pivot Vac Cordless Handheld Vacuum
4.2
6 reviews

Large-debris intake was split: some reviews praised cereal, beans, and varied debris pickup, while others found cereal clogging or reduced efficiency.

Pros: Assembly and Setup, Kid-friendliness

Cons: Airflow blowback, Filtration / Dust Containment

#3 Eureka Blaze 3-in-1 Stick Vacuum
4.0
5 reviews

Large-debris intake is generally good for kibble and chips, but very large pieces like Cheerios can get pushed around.

Pros: Packaging quality, Hair‑Wrap / Tangle Resistance

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

#4 DeWalt DCV517B 20V Max Cordless Portable Vacuum
3.7
3 reviews

Large debris intake was mixed: one review praised debris pickup, while others said large chunks were out of scope or required close contact.

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

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

#5 NaceCare Henry HVR160 Compact Vacuum
3.6
4 reviews

Large-debris hard-floor intake was mixed: Henry cleared some large debris easily, but oats, cereal, or similar debris could be pushed around by the floorhead.

Pros: Low-profile design, Overall durability/longevity

Cons: Bag-full indicator, Cordless convenience

#6 Miele Blizzard CX1 Bagless Canister Vacuum
3.4
5 reviews

Large-debris intake is mixed: suction can clear debris well, but some floorheads push oats, cereal, or lentils forward.

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

Cons: Stair Cleaning, Clogging and debris prevention

#7 Bissell Featherweight Stick Vacuum
2.8
6 reviews

Large-debris intake is mixed to weak: several tests found it struggled with cereal-sized debris, while one chip test was positive.

Pros: Controls and UI, Support and Reliability

Cons: Filtration / Dust Containment, Low-profile design

#8 Bissell Zing Canister Bagless Vacuum
2.0
3 reviews

Large hard-floor debris was a consistent weakness, with cereal and other large debris clogging or being pushed around.

Pros: Kid-friendliness, Controls and UI

Cons: Onboard tool storage, Filtration / Dust Containment