Best 2018 Vacuums for Controls and UI

#1 Bissell Pet Hair Eraser Cordless Hand Vacuum
5.0

Controls were praised for simplicity, especially the single power button that does not need to be held down.

Pros: Pet-Ready Features, Overall opinion

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

#2 Hoover PowerDash Pet Compact Carpet Cleaner Machine
4.5

Controls received positive comments in the Advanced review, especially the foot controls and on/off switch.

Pros: Dried-On Stain Removal, Price and Value

Cons: Suitability for heavy-duty use, Maintenance requirements

#3 THISWORX Car Vacuum Cleaner
4.5

Controls were described positively, with clearly differentiated buttons and an easy-to-use slide switch.

Pros: Overall opinion, Cord length

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

#4 Miele C3 Vacuum Cleaner
4.3

Controls were generally praised for premium suction adjustment and convenient handle or foot operation, though one reviewer found a control confusing.

Pros: Filtration / Dust Containment, Suction and Airflow

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

#5 Dyson V8 Animal Cordless Vacuum
3.5

Controls were split: one reviewer liked the easy suction toggle, while another found the hold-trigger design difficult.

Pros: Overall opinion, Suction and Airflow

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

#6 Miele C1 Canister Vacuum
3.4

Controls draw mixed reactions: suction range and control are useful, but icons, foot buttons, and bend-down adjustments are criticized.

Pros: Suction and Airflow, Overall opinion

Cons: Onboard tool storage, Controls and UI

#7 Black+Decker Dustbuster QuickClean
2.8

Controls are mixed: the trigger does not bother every reviewer, but another found it a convenience problem.

Pros: Suction and Airflow, Overall opinion

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

#8 Hoover Smartwash Automatic Carpet Cleaner Machine
2.7

Controls were mixed: reviewers liked the simple automatic concept, but two reviews reported the wash/dry sensing failing or misreading direction.

Pros: Overall opinion, Maintenance requirements

Cons: Solution / Liquid system, Controls and UI

#9 Dyson V10 Cordless Vacuum Cleaner
2.5

Controls were a repeated weakness because reviewers disliked holding the trigger and noted the lack of newer display/button conveniences.

Pros: Overall opinion, Suction and Airflow

Cons: Controls and UI, Battery and Charging