Best 2018 Vacuums

#1 Dyson V8 Animal Cordless Vacuum
4.5
12 reviews

Choose the Dyson V8 Animal for a lightweight cordless vacuum that reviewers say handles pet hair, dust, stairs, cars, and small homes easily. Skip it for whole-house deep cleans, big...

Pros: Suction and Airflow, Noise level

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

#2 Bissell Pet Hair Eraser Cordless Hand Vacuum
4.4
12 reviews

Best for quick pet-hair cleanup on upholstery, stairs, cars, and tight spots. Skip it for long sessions, large areas, or shoppers who need replaceable batteries and stronger upright-level suction.

Pros: Controls and UI, Stair Cleaning

Cons: Airflow blowback, Hard Floor — Large Debris Intake

#3 Miele C3 Vacuum Cleaner
4.3
15 reviews

Choose the Miele C3 for strong suction, filtration, maneuverability, and pet hair cleanup. Skip it if you need flawless large-debris pickup, low ownership costs, or a budget-friendly vacuum.

Pros: Stair Cleaning, Upholstery / Above-Floor Pickup

Cons: Packaging quality, Hair-removal channel issues

#4 THISWORX Car Vacuum Cleaner
4.2
8 reviews

Best for affordable, always-ready light car cleanup with a long cord and useful tools. Skip it for deep detailing, cordless use, heavy gravel, or large vehicles where a proper vacuum...

Pros: Support and Reliability, Runtime

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

#5 Hoover Smartwash Automatic Carpet Cleaner Machine
4.1
10 reviews

Choose the Hoover SmartWash if you value easy automatic washing, fast dry-only passes, removable brushes and pet/spot tools. Skip it if you need top-tier deep stain removal, manual spray control,...

Pros: Pet-Ready Features, Tool-change simplicity

Cons: Support and Reliability, Overall durability/longevity

#6 Dyson V10 Cordless Vacuum Cleaner
4.1
13 reviews

Choose the Dyson V10 if you want strong cordless suction, flexible tools, and a lower-cost Dyson. Skip it if you need long max-power runtime, hands-free controls, removable batteries, or the...

Pros: Ongoing ownership costs (bags, filters

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

#7 Miele C1 Canister Vacuum
3.9
12 reviews

Choose the Miele C1 if you want a corded canister with strong suction, clean bagged disposal, and excellent hard-floor handling. Skip it if you need cordless speed, deep high-pile carpet...

Pros: Clogging and debris prevention, Filtration / Dust Containment

Cons: Cordless convenience, Hair‑Wrap / Tangle Resistance

#8 Hoover PowerDash Pet Compact Carpet Cleaner Machine
3.8
10 reviews

Best for inexpensive, lightweight spot-style carpet cleaning, pet messes, strong suction and fast stain pickup. Skip it for whole-room jobs, stairs/upholstery on standard versions, or if you want easy post-cleaning...

Pros: Hair Pickup — Carpets, Airflow blowback

Cons: Stair Cleaning, Suitability for heavy-duty use

#9 Black+Decker Dustbuster QuickClean
3.3
8 reviews

Best for quick crumbs, small wet spills, light handheld use, and tight storage. Skip it for long sessions, deep car cleanup, heavy pet hair, or low-noise needs.

Pros: Assembly and Setup, Cordless convenience

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