Best 2017 Vacuums for Maneuverability and Handling

#1 Eureka Blaze 3-in-1 Stick Vacuum
4.6
8 reviews

Maneuverability is one of the most praised traits thanks to swivel steering and lightweight handling, though one reviewer found turning slightly weird.

Pros: Packaging quality, Hair‑Wrap / Tangle Resistance

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

#2 Black+Decker 20V Pivot Vac Cordless Handheld Vacuum
4.4
7 reviews

Maneuverability was a major strength due to the pivoting nozzle and reach, though broad-nozzle tight-space performance was not universally strong.

Pros: Assembly and Setup, Kid-friendliness

Cons: Airflow blowback, Filtration / Dust Containment

#3 NaceCare Henry HVR160 Compact Vacuum
4.2
7 reviews

Handling was context-dependent: the compact body and wheels helped it drag and maneuver well, but bulk and canister movement made it less nimble than cordless options.

Pros: Low-profile design, Overall durability/longevity

Cons: Bag-full indicator, Cordless convenience

#4 Bissell Zing Canister Bagless Vacuum
4.0
8 reviews

Maneuverability was one of the most split areas: many liked the light canister handling, while others disliked the head pivot and side-to-side movement.

Pros: Kid-friendliness, Controls and UI

Cons: Onboard tool storage, Filtration / Dust Containment

#5 DeWalt DCV517B 20V Max Cordless Portable Vacuum
3.8
4 reviews

Handling was split: multiple reviewers found it light, balanced, compact, or easy to tote, while others found it heavy or awkward in some positions.

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

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

#6 Miele Blizzard CX1 Bagless Canister Vacuum
3.8
6 reviews

Handling is polarized: some reviewers praise smooth castors and gliding, while others find the bulky body awkward in tight spaces.

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

Cons: Stair Cleaning, Clogging and debris prevention

#7 Kenmore Elite Canister Vacuum
3.3
6 reviews

Handling is one of the most divided areas: reviewers praise smooth gliding and swivel, but also criticize bulk, weight, and lugging effort.

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

Cons: Comparative performance, Odor control

#8 Bissell Featherweight Stick Vacuum
2.5
4 reviews

Handling is mixed to weak because the corded head lacks swivel, though one reviewer still found it easy to turn on hard floors.

Pros: Controls and UI, Support and Reliability

Cons: Filtration / Dust Containment, Low-profile design