Atrix Vortex VR25BCV

1.4

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Verdict

The Atrix Vortex VR25BCV is one of the weakest bagless canisters tested, with poor carpet and pet-hair performance and questionable filtration, so most buyers will be better served by a stronger alternative.

Cons

Carpet — Medium-Pile Pickup 1.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 1.5

Carpet cleaning is among the weakest in its class, with the Vortex struggling to extract embedded dirt and earning very low scores in Consumer Reports’ carpet tests.
Filtration / Dust Containment 1.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 1.5

Despite its HEPA claim, particles escape easily from the vacuum, indicating weak filtration and dust containment that is not ideal for allergy-sensitive households.
Pet-Ready Features 1.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 1.5

Struggles significantly in pet homes, where fur clogs the heads and overall pet-hair removal is very poor compared with other canisters.
Hair‑Wrap / Tangle Resistance 1.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 1.0