Best 2017 Vacuums for Price and Value

#1 NaceCare Henry HVR160 Compact Vacuum
4.8
8 reviews

Value was one of the strongest themes, with reviewers calling Henry a bargain, affordable, budget-friendly, and excellent value for the performance and longevity.

Pros: Low-profile design, Overall durability/longevity

Cons: Bag-full indicator, Cordless convenience

#2 Bissell Featherweight Stick Vacuum
4.8
5 reviews

Value is one of the strongest themes, with reviewers repeatedly praising the low price and calling the corded model an exceptional bargain.

Pros: Controls and UI, Support and Reliability

Cons: Filtration / Dust Containment, Low-profile design

#3 Bissell Zing Canister Bagless Vacuum
4.5
9 reviews

Value was a major strength across reviews, with many calling it a strong budget buy despite recurring caveats about build, filtration, and heavy messes.

Pros: Kid-friendliness, Controls and UI

Cons: Onboard tool storage, Filtration / Dust Containment

#4 Eureka Blaze 3-in-1 Stick Vacuum
4.5
7 reviews

Reviewers repeatedly framed the Blaze as strong value, with minor caveats that it can cost more than the cheapest rivals.

Pros: Packaging quality, Hair‑Wrap / Tangle Resistance

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

#5 Black+Decker 20V Pivot Vac Cordless Handheld Vacuum
3.8
4 reviews

Value was mostly positive due to strong performance for the price, although one review argued better performers exist at the price point.

Pros: Assembly and Setup, Kid-friendliness

Cons: Airflow blowback, Filtration / Dust Containment

#6 Miele Blizzard CX1 Bagless Canister Vacuum
3.3
7 reviews

Value is split: some reviewers call it worthwhile for performance and longevity, while others find it pricey or costly to maintain.

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

Cons: Stair Cleaning, Clogging and debris prevention

#7 Kenmore Elite Canister Vacuum
3.1
4 reviews

Value is sharply split: one owner called it poor value at its price, lab testing flagged high cost, while later reviews found strong mid-range value.

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

Cons: Comparative performance, Odor control

#8 DeWalt DCV517B 20V Max Cordless Portable Vacuum
2.8
1 review

Value evidence was limited and cautious, with one reviewer questioning whether the bare tool cost too much for what was included.

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

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