Best 2018 Vacuums for Hard Floor — Large Debris Intake

#1 Dyson V10 Cordless Vacuum Cleaner
4.5
4 reviews

Large debris intake was generally strong, with reviewers praising cereal and bigger-debris pickup while noting occasional clogging caveats elsewhere.

Pros: Ongoing ownership costs (bags, filters

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

#2 Miele C1 Canister Vacuum
3.3
3 reviews

Large debris intake is mixed: one lab test reports single-pass capture, while other reviews say the head pushes cereal or flakes forward.

Pros: Clogging and debris prevention, Filtration / Dust Containment

Cons: Cordless convenience, Hair‑Wrap / Tangle Resistance

#3 THISWORX Car Vacuum Cleaner
3.0
2 reviews

Larger or heavier debris was mixed: gravel and small leaf debris were handled in one test, but another reviewer said little rocks were left behind.

Pros: Support and Reliability, Runtime

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

#4 Miele C3 Vacuum Cleaner
2.9
2 reviews

Large-debris intake was a clear weakness, especially with cereal, though one test picked up most cat litter instantly after a minor snowplow issue.

Pros: Stair Cleaning, Upholstery / Above-Floor Pickup

Cons: Packaging quality, Hair-removal channel issues

#5 Bissell Pet Hair Eraser Cordless Hand Vacuum
2.8
3 reviews

Large debris intake was mixed to weak because cereal and larger nuts could clog or stop pickup.

Pros: Controls and UI, Stair Cleaning

Cons: Airflow blowback, Hard Floor — Large Debris Intake

#6 Black+Decker Dustbuster QuickClean
2.7
3 reviews

Large-debris intake is inconsistent, handling some larger pieces but struggling with oversized or awkward debris.

Pros: Assembly and Setup, Cordless convenience

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

#7 Dyson V8 Animal Cordless Vacuum
2.3
4 reviews

Large hard-floor debris was a repeated weakness, with cereal, Cheerios, Goldfish, pretzels, and larger debris being pushed or missed.

Pros: Suction and Airflow, Noise level

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