Eureka PowerSpeed Multi-Surface Vacuum
Verdict
The Eureka PowerSpeed is a powerful, budget-friendly upright that excels at pet hair removal and multi-surface cleaning, especially for homes that want strong performance under 100 dollars. It runs loud and relies on a plasticky but lightweight build, and its lack of HEPA filtration makes it less ideal for severe allergy sufferers, but overall it delivers excellent value for pet owners on a tight budget.
Pros
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Pet-Ready Features ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 5.0Pet turbo brush and strong suction make it effective at pulling pet hair from carpets, stairs, and upholstery for budget pet homes.
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Bin & Bag ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 4.5Extra large 2.6 liter dust cup holds plenty of debris so most pet households can clean multiple rooms before needing to empty.
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Maintenance requirements ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 4.5Washable filters and a bagless design keep routine maintenance simple, mainly requiring occasional rinsing and dust cup emptying.
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Maneuverability & Handling ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 4.5Lightweight body and adjustable height settings make it easy to push around furniture and across different floor types for most users.
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Versatility ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 4.5Five height settings and a pet turbo tool let it tackle carpets, hard floors, stairs, and car interiors with one machine.
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Weight ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 4.5Weighs just over 10 pounds, making it easier to carry between rooms and up stairs than many bulkier uprights.
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Suction & Airflow ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 2 reviews 4.0Delivers respectable suction and airflow for the price, providing strong everyday pickup on carpets and hard floors even if it cannot quite match premium uprights.
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Hair Pickup — Carpets ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 4.0It handles long hair on carpets well, pulling nearly all of it into the bin without clogs, but leaves slightly more wrap on the brushroll than some rivals.
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Hard Floor — Large Debris Intake ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 4.0On bare floors it vacuums up almost all rice and other mid sized debris, though it can flick a few pieces to the side.
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Price & Value ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 2 reviews 3.8Delivers some of the best performance among sub-$100 uprights, offering strong pet hair pickup at a bargain price, though noisy operation and mediocre crevice cleaning temper its value.
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Carpet — Medium-Pile Pickup ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 3.5On medium carpets it picks up in the mid 80s percent range of test sand, giving better deep cleaning than the cheapest models but still behind the best uprights.
Cons
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Build quality & durability ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 3.0Lightweight but plasticky construction feels less premium than high-end uprights, raising some questions about long-term durability.
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Filtration / Dust Containment ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 3.0Washable filters keep costs low, but the lack of true HEPA filtration makes it a weaker choice for people with severe allergies.
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Noise level ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 2 reviews 2.5Audibly loud during operation, better suited to users who prioritize cleaning power and price over quietness.
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Crevice / Groove Pickup (Hard Floors) ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 2.5Crevice cleaning is mediocre, lifting only about a fifth of the test sand and throwing some of it around instead of drawing it out cleanly.
