Best 2017 Vacuums

#1 NaceCare Henry HVR160 Compact Vacuum
4.1
12 reviews

Choose the Henry HVR160 if you want strong suction, huge bags, long reach, and durable dry cleanup. Skip it if you need cordless convenience, compact storage, easy stairs, or deep...

Pros: Low-profile design, Overall durability/longevity

Cons: Bag-full indicator, Cordless convenience

#2 DeWalt DCV517B 20V Max Cordless Portable Vacuum
4.1
7 reviews

Choose the DeWalt DCV517B for quick cordless car, shop, and small spill cleanup with good suction and easy emptying. Skip it if you need quiet operation, bundled batteries/accessories, or a...

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

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

#3 Bissell Featherweight Stick Vacuum
4.0
10 reviews

Best for cheap, lightweight hard-floor touchups, tight spaces, and simple handheld jobs. Skip it for whole-house carpet deep cleaning, large debris, premium filtration, or long uninterrupted cord reach.

Pros: Controls and UI, Support and Reliability

Cons: Filtration / Dust Containment, Low-profile design

#4 Black+Decker 20V Pivot Vac Cordless Handheld Vacuum
3.9
14 reviews

Choose the Black+Decker 20V Pivot Vac for strong suction, quick messes, pet hair, and compact storage. Skip it if you need long runtime, quiet operation, allergy-grade filtration, or reliable battery...

Pros: Assembly and Setup, Kid-friendliness

Cons: Airflow blowback, Filtration / Dust Containment

#5 Eureka Blaze 3-in-1 Stick Vacuum
3.9
13 reviews

Choose the Eureka Blaze for cheap, lightweight hard-floor touchups, small spaces, and quick handheld jobs. Skip it for deep carpet cleaning, HEPA filtration, or heavy-duty pet-hair extraction.

Pros: Packaging quality, Hair‑Wrap / Tangle Resistance

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

#6 Kenmore Elite Canister Vacuum
3.7
8 reviews

Best for carpet-heavy homes needing strong suction, HEPA filtration, and versatile tools. Skip it if weight, pet-hair tangles, quiet operation, or low upfront cost matter most.

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

Cons: Comparative performance, Odor control

#7 Miele Blizzard CX1 Bagless Canister Vacuum
3.7
12 reviews

Best for quiet, powerful bagless cleaning on hard floors, low-pile carpet, and pet-focused variants. Skip it for compact homes, deep carpets, easy stairs, or low ownership costs.

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

Cons: Stair Cleaning, Clogging and debris prevention

#8 Bissell Zing Canister Bagless Vacuum
3.6
13 reviews

Choose the Bissell Zing if you want a cheap, lightweight canister for hard floors, light messes, and strong suction. Skip it for allergy-sensitive homes, plush carpet, heavy debris, or premium-feeling...

Pros: Kid-friendliness, Controls and UI

Cons: Onboard tool storage, Filtration / Dust Containment