Eureka NEU181D

Verdict

The Eureka PowerSpeed NEU181D is a very light, inexpensive upright that cleans carpets well and handles large debris respectably thanks to its height adjustment. It is a strong everyday performer for budget buyers, though its unsealed filtration, basic handling, and hair tangling on long strands keep it from feeling premium.

Pros

  • Emptying & Mess Control ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 5.0
  • Onboard tool storage ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 5.0
    Onboard holsters keep the turbo, crevice, dusting, and upholstery tools attached to the vacuum so they are always ready to use.
  • Weight ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 2 reviews 4.8
    At about ten pounds it is exceptionally light for a full-size upright, making it easy to carry up stairs and use for longer sessions without much fatigue.
  • Carpet — Medium-Pile Pickup ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 2 reviews 4.5
    The NEU181D excels at routine carpet cleaning on medium pile rugs, pulling up embedded dirt effectively and delivering especially strong performance for its price.
  • Pet-Ready Features ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 2 reviews 4.5
    Strong suction and the included pet turbo tool make this model very capable at lifting pet hair from carpets and upholstery in homes with dogs or cats.
  • Suction & Airflow ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 2 reviews 4.5
  • Bin & Bag ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 2 reviews 4.0
  • Controls & UI ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 2 reviews 4.0
  • Accessories & Tools ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 4.0
  • Hard Floor — Large Debris Intake ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 4.0
    Height adjustment setting helps reduce snow plowing and improves intake of cereal sized debris on hard floors and low pile rugs.
  • Headlight & LED lights ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 4.0
  • Maintenance requirements ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 4.0
    Washable foam filtration reduces the need for replacement filters, keeping ongoing maintenance simple and low cost.
  • Upholstery / Above-Floor Pickup ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 4.0
    A roughly seven-foot hose extends reach for above-floor cleaning on furniture, shelves, vents, and other elevated surfaces.

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