Best 2018 Vacuums for Weight

#1 Hoover PowerDash Pet Compact Carpet Cleaner Machine
4.7
6 reviews

Weight was a consistent advantage, with reviewers calling it light, easy to transport, or under 13 pounds.

Pros: Hair Pickup — Carpets, Airflow blowback

Cons: Stair Cleaning, Suitability for heavy-duty use

#2 Black+Decker Dustbuster QuickClean
4.7
3 reviews

Weight is a clear strength, with reviewers repeatedly calling it light or not heavy.

Pros: Assembly and Setup, Cordless convenience

Cons: Edge and Baseboard Cleaning (Hard Floors), Under-Furniture Pickup

#3 Dyson V8 Animal Cordless Vacuum
4.6
9 reviews

Weight was mostly praised as light and easy on the body, though a few reviewers found the motor unit somewhat heavy or not truly light.

Pros: Suction and Airflow, Noise level

Cons: Hard Floor — Large Debris Intake, Suitability for heavy-duty use

#4 Bissell Pet Hair Eraser Cordless Hand Vacuum
4.5
3 reviews

Weight was viewed positively; reviewers described it as light enough, three pounds, and small/lightweight.

Pros: Controls and UI, Stair Cleaning

Cons: Airflow blowback, Hard Floor — Large Debris Intake

#5 Hoover Smartwash Automatic Carpet Cleaner Machine
4.4
4 reviews

Weight feedback was positive overall, with several reviewers calling it relatively lightweight, easy to push, or lighter than rentals.

Pros: Pet-Ready Features, Tool-change simplicity

Cons: Support and Reliability, Overall durability/longevity

#6 THISWORX Car Vacuum Cleaner
4.4
2 reviews

Weight feedback was positive, with reviewers saying it was light enough to wield or small enough to feel manageable.

Pros: Support and Reliability, Runtime

Cons: Suitability for heavy-duty use, Clogging and debris prevention

#7 Dyson V10 Cordless Vacuum Cleaner
4.2
5 reviews

Weight was usually positive for stick use, but extended overhead use could still be tiring for some reviewers.

Pros: Ongoing ownership costs (bags, filters

Cons: Onboard tool storage, Suitability for heavy-duty use

#8 Miele C3 Vacuum Cleaner
4.1
3 reviews

Weight evidence was mixed: some models were described as lightweight or light-feeling, while another source called the canister bulkier than cordless or upright vacuums.

Pros: Stair Cleaning, Upholstery / Above-Floor Pickup

Cons: Packaging quality, Hair-removal channel issues

#9 Miele C1 Canister Vacuum
4.0
6 reviews

Weight is mostly favorable because the canister is lighter or nimble, though one listicle notes the compact canister can feel surprisingly heavy.

Pros: Clogging and debris prevention, Filtration / Dust Containment

Cons: Cordless convenience, Hair‑Wrap / Tangle Resistance