Best 2018 Vacuums for Comparative performance

#1 Bissell Pet Hair Eraser Cordless Hand Vacuum
4.5

Comparative evidence was favorable overall, including a number-one ranking in one roundup and a strong showing against at least one named competitor.

Pros: Pet-Ready Features, Overall opinion

Cons: Battery and Charging, Hard Floor — Large Debris Intake

#2 Miele C1 Canister Vacuum
4.2

Comparative performance is mixed-to-strong: cleaning results are often excellent, but feature-for-feature comparisons against Kenmore and premium Miele models expose tradeoffs.

Pros: Suction and Airflow, Overall opinion

Cons: Onboard tool storage, Controls and UI

#3 Dyson V10 Cordless Vacuum Cleaner
4.0

Comparative performance was positive but not absolute; the V10 remained competitive, yet newer models and some rivals improved on it.

Pros: Overall opinion, Suction and Airflow

Cons: Controls and UI, Battery and Charging

#4 Dyson V8 Animal Cordless Vacuum
4.0

Comparative performance was mixed but mostly favorable: it beat or improved on named vacuums in some tests, while one reviewer felt other vacuums matched it with better maneuverability.

Pros: Overall opinion, Suction and Airflow

Cons: Hard Floor — Large Debris Intake, Suitability for heavy-duty use

#5 Hoover Smartwash Automatic Carpet Cleaner Machine
3.8

Comparative performance was mixed: some tests ranked SmartWash well for drying and features, while others preferred Power Scrub or the pet variant.

Pros: Overall opinion, Maintenance requirements

Cons: Solution / Liquid system, Controls and UI

#6 Miele C3 Vacuum Cleaner
3.8

Comparative evidence was mixed: the C3 measured strongly in suction discussions, but one hands-on review said it was not as good as some other vacuums overall.

Pros: Filtration / Dust Containment, Suction and Airflow

Cons: Ongoing ownership costs (bags, filters, batteries)

#7 Hoover PowerDash Pet Compact Carpet Cleaner Machine
3.6

Comparative performance is split: it wins budget/value and suction comparisons in some reviews but loses to Bissell Turbo Clean for maintenance.

Pros: Dried-On Stain Removal, Price and Value

Cons: Suitability for heavy-duty use, Maintenance requirements

#8 THISWORX Car Vacuum Cleaner
3.6

Comparisons placed the THISWORX above some cheap car vac expectations but below stronger premium vacuums for fine-particle effort and heavy pickup.

Pros: Overall opinion, Cord length

Cons: Suitability for heavy-duty use, Emptying and Mess Control

#9 Black+Decker Dustbuster QuickClean
3.3

Comparative performance is mixed: it underperforms stronger models in lab testing but does well against budget peers on pet hair.

Pros: Suction and Airflow, Overall opinion

Cons: Emptying and Mess Control, Suitability for heavy-duty use