Best 2017 Vacuums for Carpet — Low-Pile Pickup

#1 Black+Decker 20V Pivot Vac Cordless Handheld Vacuum
4.5

Low-pile and carpet-surface pickup was generally positive, with flour, rice, and carpet debris tests producing strong results.

Pros: Suction and Airflow, Ease of use

Cons: Filtration / Dust Containment, Build quality and durability

#2 DeWalt DCV517B 20V Max Cordless Portable Vacuum
4.5

Low-pile carpet and rug pickup was positive in car-carpet, carpet, rug, and seat-cleaning contexts.

Pros: Suction and Airflow, Cordless convenience

Cons: Suitability for heavy-duty use, Accessories and Tools

#3 Eureka Blaze 3-in-1 Stick Vacuum
4.1

Low-pile and general carpet pickup was often decent for surface debris, but not a substitute for brush-roll carpet cleaning.

Pros: Overall opinion, Maneuverability and Handling

Cons: Emptying and Mess Control, Filtration / Dust Containment

#4 Miele Blizzard CX1 Bagless Canister Vacuum
4.1

Low-pile carpet cleaning is usually strong, especially with TurboTeQ or EcoTeQ heads on appropriate settings.

Pros: Overall opinion, Suction and Airflow

Cons: Hair Pickup — Carpets, Price and Value

#5 NaceCare Henry HVR160 Compact Vacuum
4.0

Low-pile carpet evidence was mostly positive, with reviewers calling it suitable for low-pile or commercial-style carpet, though deep or thick carpet was less ideal.

Pros: Suction and Airflow, Bin and Bag

Cons: Storage footprint and upright-stand stability, Floorhead design

#6 Kenmore Elite Canister Vacuum
4.0

Low-pile carpet pickup is generally strong, though one critical owner called carpet performance merely okay.

Pros: Accessories and Tools, Filtration / Dust Containment

Cons: Maneuverability and Handling, Weight

#7 Bissell Featherweight Stick Vacuum
3.9

Low-pile carpet pickup is acceptable for surface debris, but reviewers repeatedly frame it as surface-level rather than deep cleaning.

Pros: Overall opinion, Weight

Cons: Hard Floor — Large Debris Intake, Cord length

#8 Bissell Zing Canister Bagless Vacuum
3.2

Low-pile carpet results were mixed: some tests found easy pickup except cereal, while another measured below-average results and an owner called carpet performance only okay.

Pros: Overall opinion, Weight

Cons: Accessories and Tools, Filtration / Dust Containment