If you want better Crevice / Groove Pickup (Hard Floors)
Choose Shark NV151 Navigator Swivel Pro Complete Upright Vacuum. It scores 4.3 vs 2.0 for Crevice / Groove Pickup (Hard Floors), with a 4.0 overall score.
Eureka PowerSpeed Upright Vacuum Cleaner Review
Bottom Line
Choose the Eureka PowerSpeed for a lightweight, low-cost upright that handles carpet, pet hair, and big-bin cleaning well. Skip it for mostly hard floors, deep crevices, long-hair wrap control, or premium maneuverability.
Best for
Best for budget-focused households that mostly clean conventional carpet, low-pile rugs, pet hair, and routine debris. It also fits users who want a light upright with a large bin and simple emptying.
Not for
Not for homes dominated by hard floors, deep crevices, shaggy carpets, or long hair that wraps easily. Allergy-focused buyers may also want stronger sealed HEPA evidence.
Verdict
The Eureka PowerSpeed comes across as a capable budget upright when the job is conventional carpet, pet hair, and routine debris. Reviewers repeatedly praised its light weight, large bin, easy emptying, value, and simple setup, and several owners liked the suction and included tools. The tradeoff is that its basic floorhead and non-swivel design make it less refined than pricier competitors: hard-floor debris can scatter, crevice pickup was weak in testing, and long hair can wrap around the brush roller. It is strongest as an inexpensive, practical cleaner for straightforward homes, not as a premium all-surface machine.
Feature Scorecards
Summary
48 reviewed features-
Very positive 4.5-5.05 (10%)
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Positive 3.5-4.430 (63%)
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Neutral 2.5-3.411 (23%)
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Negative 1.5-2.42 (4%)
Pros
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Weight is one of the clearest strengths, repeatedly described as very light or easy to lift.
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Emptying is a strength, with repeated praise for easy release, large canisters, and simple dumping.
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The dust bin was consistently praised for being large or easy to use, though one reviewer noted dirt can get stuck near the bin.
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Overall opinion is positive for budget and basic cleaning needs, but the strongest critical review framed it as basic and best for modest expectations.
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Versatility was praised through height settings, hose use, and multiple tools, although it remains a basic upright rather than a premium convertible system.
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Value is a major strength, with multiple reviewers calling it a strong buy or unusually capable for a low price.
Cons
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Hair-wrap resistance is a weakness, with lab testing requiring cutting out long hair and another comparison noting more wrap than a competitor.
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Crevice pickup was weak in the comparative test, where the Eureka collected little sand from a deep crevice.
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Residue or scatter evidence is negative in one budget comparison, where the group of simple uprights kicked sand behind them.
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Edge and baseboard performance is mixed: tests found mediocre wall pickup, while one owner liked using attachments for baseboards and harder-to-reach areas.
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Hard-floor fine debris results are divided: one lab criticized scattering, while owners reported strong dust pickup on vinyl or general floors.
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Noise feedback is mixed: one test called it still noisy and another pet list noted louder operation, while one owner said it was not super loud.
Compared With Category Average
Compared with other Upright Vacuums, this product is above average in Overall durability/longevity, Support and Reliability, Weight, near average in Emptying and Mess Control, Accessories and Tools, below average in Crevice / Groove Pickup (Hard Floors), Hair‑Wrap / Tangle Resistance, Comparative performance.
Comparison summary
48 compared features-
Above average 0.4+ pts higher11 (23%)
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Same as average within 0.3 pts25 (52%)
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Below average 0.4+ pts lower12 (25%)
Largest category differences
| Attribute | This product | Category average | Difference |
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| Overall durability/longevity | 5.0 | 3.3 | +1.7 |
| Crevice / Groove Pickup (Hard Floors) | 2.0 | 3.6 | -1.6 |
| Support and Reliability | 5.0 | 3.5 | +1.5 |
| Hair‑Wrap / Tangle Resistance | 2.3 | 3.4 | -1.2 |
| Weight | 4.4 | 3.6 | +0.8 |
| Comparative performance | 3.0 | 3.9 | -0.9 |
| Surface safety with attachments | 4.0 | 3.1 | +0.9 |
| Hard Floor — Fine Dust Pickup | 3.0 | 3.8 | -0.8 |
Consider This Instead
If you want better Comparative performance
Choose Kenmore Intuition Bagged Upright Vacuum. It scores 4.7 vs 3.0 for Comparative performance, with a 4.1 overall score.
If you want better Filtration / Dust Containment
Choose Simplicity Vacuums Allergy Upright Vacuum, S20EZM. It scores 4.6 vs 3.4 for Filtration / Dust Containment, with a 4.3 overall score.
If you want better Edge and Baseboard Cleaning (Hard Floors)
Choose Dyson Ball Animal 2 Upright Vacuum Cleaner. It scores 4.9 vs 3.0 for Edge and Baseboard Cleaning (Hard Floors), with a 4.1 overall score.
Compared in Reviews
Products reviewers directly compared with this model, grouped into quick takeaways.
Bissell 2252
- Better: suction measurement The Bissell 2252 slightly beat the Eureka on one suction measurement.
bissell pet hair eraser
- Worse: filtration for the price The reviewer said the Eureka did a better filtration job than the much more expensive Bissell Pet Hair Eraser.
Eureka QuickShift OmniVerse
- Better: overall test performance The reviewer said the more expensive Eureka QuickShift OmniVerse seriously outperformed the PowerSpeed.
FAQ
Is the Eureka PowerSpeed good on carpet?
Yes, especially for ordinary low-pile carpet and routine debris. Lab testing and owner reviews were less confident about shaggy rugs or extra-deep cleaning.
How does it handle hard floors?
Hard-floor feedback is mixed. Some owners liked its pickup, but lab and comparison reviews reported scattered sand, rice, or other debris.
Is it good for pet hair?
Most pet-hair evidence is positive, with reviewers praising pet tools and carpet hair pickup. The main caveat is long hair wrapping around the brush roller.
Is it easy to empty?
Yes. Reviewers repeatedly liked the large dust cup, bottom release, and simple canister emptying.
Does it have strong filtration?
Evidence is split. One lab review measured strong particle containment, while other reviewers noted the lack of true HEPA or sealed-system confidence.
Is it easy to maneuver?
It is light and rolls easily, but the basic non-swivel head makes furniture and corners harder than on more refined uprights.
Sample Expert Reviews We Analyzed
These are a few of the reviews included in our analysis.
Video Reviews
YouTube - Youtube
- Review score
- 4.4
YouTube - Youtube
- Review score
- 4.2
Article Reviews
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