Best 2017 Vacuums for Tool-change simplicity

#1 Miele Blizzard CX1 Bagless Canister Vacuum
4.5
1 review

The built-in dusting brush reduces attachment swapping and makes tool changes easier during cleaning.

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

Cons: Stair Cleaning, Clogging and debris prevention

#2 Kenmore Elite Canister Vacuum
4.4
2 reviews

Tool changes are described positively, with detachable floorhead behavior and combination-tool conversion presented as simple and secure.

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

Cons: Comparative performance, Odor control

#3 Bissell Featherweight Stick Vacuum
4.3
4 reviews

Tool changes are generally considered easy, but one reviewer noted the floor piece needed firm pulling because it was wedged in.

Pros: Controls and UI, Support and Reliability

Cons: Filtration / Dust Containment, Low-profile design

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

Tool changes were usually simple thanks to built-in tools, but a few testers found the crevice tool tricky or unreliable at staying locked.

Pros: Assembly and Setup, Kid-friendliness

Cons: Airflow blowback, Filtration / Dust Containment

#5 NaceCare Henry HVR160 Compact Vacuum
3.8
2 reviews

Tool changes were split: one reviewer liked that accessories snap on easily, while another found the interference-fit tools frustrating once assembled.

Pros: Low-profile design, Overall durability/longevity

Cons: Bag-full indicator, Cordless convenience

#6 DeWalt DCV517B 20V Max Cordless Portable Vacuum
3.6
3 reviews

Tool changes were mixed, with one reviewer struggling to free the hose, another liking the no-loose-attachments design, and one finding reassembly easy.

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

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

#7 Eureka Blaze 3-in-1 Stick Vacuum
3.5
2 reviews

Tool changes are mostly easy, but one reviewer said the floor piece needed forceful tugs because it was wedged in.

Pros: Packaging quality, Hair‑Wrap / Tangle Resistance

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

#8 Bissell Zing Canister Bagless Vacuum
2.5
4 reviews

Tool connections were a recurring weakness because friction-fit pieces could fall off, although one technician valued the standard fitting compatibility.

Pros: Kid-friendliness, Controls and UI

Cons: Onboard tool storage, Filtration / Dust Containment