Best 2017 Vacuums for Suction and Airflow

#1 Miele Blizzard CX1 Bagless Canister Vacuum
4.7
8 reviews

Reviewers consistently praise very strong suction and airflow, with several calling it among the most powerful bagless canisters tested.

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

Cons: Stair Cleaning, Clogging and debris prevention

#2 NaceCare Henry HVR160 Compact Vacuum
4.6
11 reviews

Reviewers consistently praised suction and airflow, especially for dry debris, hard floors, bags that stay strong as they fill, and measured working vacuum, though one reviewer found deeper carpet dirt...

Pros: Low-profile design, Overall durability/longevity

Cons: Bag-full indicator, Cordless convenience

#3 Bissell Zing Canister Bagless Vacuum
4.6
10 reviews

Reviewers repeatedly praised suction and airflow, especially for the price, though one lab noted strong suction did not always translate into top-tier cleaning power.

Pros: Kid-friendliness, Controls and UI

Cons: Onboard tool storage, Filtration / Dust Containment

#4 Black+Decker 20V Pivot Vac Cordless Handheld Vacuum
4.5
14 reviews

Reviewers consistently praised suction and airflow as strong for a handheld, though one comparative test showed pricier tool-battery models could outperform it.

Pros: Assembly and Setup, Kid-friendliness

Cons: Airflow blowback, Filtration / Dust Containment

#5 Eureka Blaze 3-in-1 Stick Vacuum
4.3
8 reviews

Suction and airflow were often praised for the price, though some tests still wanted more power or a better seal.

Pros: Packaging quality, Hair‑Wrap / Tangle Resistance

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

#6 DeWalt DCV517B 20V Max Cordless Portable Vacuum
4.2
7 reviews

Reviewers generally found suction strong for small debris, dust, sawdust, car carpets, and routine cleanup, while noting it trails larger corded vacs and may need close contact on heavier debris.

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

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

#7 Bissell Featherweight Stick Vacuum
4.1
7 reviews

Reviewers usually found suction strong for the size and price, especially on hard floors, but one comparison test measured much weaker suction than a premium upright.

Pros: Controls and UI, Support and Reliability

Cons: Filtration / Dust Containment, Low-profile design

#8 Kenmore Elite Canister Vacuum
3.9
6 reviews

Evidence ranges from promotional and owner praise for powerful suction to one critical review and a lab review noting suction was not the strongest, but most hands-on evidence supports strong...

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

Cons: Comparative performance, Odor control