Best 2017 Vacuums for Overall durability/longevity

#1 DeWalt DCV517B 20V Max Cordless Portable Vacuum
5.0
1 review

Longer-term ownership evidence was strongly positive from the one-year update, where the reviewer still loved the vacuum after continued use.

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

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

#2 NaceCare Henry HVR160 Compact Vacuum
5.0
5 reviews

Durability and longevity were strongly praised, with reviewers citing commercial-rated hours, years of renovation use, and long-running Henry ownership.

Pros: Low-profile design, Overall durability/longevity

Cons: Bag-full indicator, Cordless convenience

#3 Bissell Featherweight Stick Vacuum
4.5
2 reviews

Long-term owner evidence is positive, with one reviewer saying it kept working for years, though another source mixes that with cheap-feeling build comments.

Pros: Controls and UI, Support and Reliability

Cons: Filtration / Dust Containment, Low-profile design

#4 Kenmore Elite Canister Vacuum
4.3
4 reviews

Longevity evidence is split between long-term owners reporting years of reliable performance and newer review summaries warning about durability scrutiny.

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

Cons: Comparative performance, Odor control

#5 Bissell Zing Canister Bagless Vacuum
3.6
3 reviews

Durability evidence was mixed: one owner reported years without problems, while others worried about plastic build or recommended better bags for longevity.

Pros: Kid-friendliness, Controls and UI

Cons: Onboard tool storage, Filtration / Dust Containment

#6 Miele Blizzard CX1 Bagless Canister Vacuum
3.5
3 reviews

Longevity evidence is mixed: Miele’s reputation and motor protection help, but a technician reported filter separation problems.

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

Cons: Stair Cleaning, Clogging and debris prevention

#7 Black+Decker 20V Pivot Vac Cordless Handheld Vacuum
2.6
5 reviews

Longevity evidence was cautious, with concerns about battery aging, motor failures, and non-replaceable battery limitations despite some owners not seeing issues immediately.

Pros: Assembly and Setup, Kid-friendliness

Cons: Airflow blowback, Filtration / Dust Containment