Best 2017 Vacuums for Suitability for small spaces

#1 Bissell Featherweight Stick Vacuum
5.0
4 reviews

Small-space suitability is a clear strength, with praise for tight spaces, apartments, dorms, RVs, and compact storage.

Pros: Controls and UI, Support and Reliability

Cons: Filtration / Dust Containment, Low-profile design

#2 Eureka Blaze 3-in-1 Stick Vacuum
4.8
3 reviews

Small-space suitability is strong because reviewers described it as compact, dorm-friendly, and useful where a broom and dustpan would otherwise fit.

Pros: Packaging quality, Hair‑Wrap / Tangle Resistance

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

#3 DeWalt DCV517B 20V Max Cordless Portable Vacuum
4.7
5 reviews

Small-space suitability was very strong, with reviewers repeatedly framing it as ideal for small stuff, quick jobs, compact carrying, and minimal-hassle cleanup.

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

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

#4 Bissell Zing Canister Bagless Vacuum
4.3
4 reviews

Small-space suitability was generally positive, with reviewers pointing to compactness, apartment use, and light-duty small-area cleaning.

Pros: Kid-friendliness, Controls and UI

Cons: Onboard tool storage, Filtration / Dust Containment

#5 NaceCare Henry HVR160 Compact Vacuum
4.1
7 reviews

Small-space suitability was mixed: the compact canister suited apartments and small homes, but storage bulk and slimline alternatives were raised as caveats.

Pros: Low-profile design, Overall durability/longevity

Cons: Bag-full indicator, Cordless convenience

#6 Black+Decker 20V Pivot Vac Cordless Handheld Vacuum
4.0
3 reviews

Small-space suitability was mixed: compact storage and some tight-space reach impressed, but the broad nozzle limited access in narrow gaps.

Pros: Assembly and Setup, Kid-friendliness

Cons: Airflow blowback, Filtration / Dust Containment

#7 Kenmore Elite Canister Vacuum
2.0
1 review

Small-space suitability is weak because one review says size and weight are disadvantages in tight quarters.

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

Cons: Comparative performance, Odor control

#8 Miele Blizzard CX1 Bagless Canister Vacuum
2.0
1 review

The vacuum is poorly suited to compact spaces because the body is large and easier to use in open rooms.

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

Cons: Stair Cleaning, Clogging and debris prevention