Best 2017 Vacuums for Hard Floor — Fine Dust Pickup

#1 Black+Decker 20V Pivot Vac Cordless Handheld Vacuum
4.8

Fine-dust hard-floor pickup was strong in tests, with reviewers reporting excellent flour or hardwood-floor results.

Pros: Suction and Airflow, Ease of use

Cons: Filtration / Dust Containment, Build quality and durability

#2 NaceCare Henry HVR160 Compact Vacuum
4.7

Fine-dust hard-floor pickup was consistently good, with flour, DIY dust, dried mud, and everyday fine debris removed quickly in multiple tests.

Pros: Suction and Airflow, Bin and Bag

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

#3 DeWalt DCV517B 20V Max Cordless Portable Vacuum
4.3

Fine dust and sawdust pickup was generally positive, including drywall dust, sawdust, and project debris cleared quickly.

Pros: Suction and Airflow, Cordless convenience

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

#4 Bissell Zing Canister Bagless Vacuum
4.3

Hard-floor fine debris pickup ranged from excellent owner and Modern Castle results to a more modest TechGearLab hard-floor score.

Pros: Overall opinion, Weight

Cons: Accessories and Tools, Filtration / Dust Containment

#5 Bissell Featherweight Stick Vacuum
4.2

Fine dust and small hard-floor debris pickup is consistently good, though powdery messes may require repeat passes in one review.

Pros: Overall opinion, Weight

Cons: Hard Floor — Large Debris Intake, Cord length

#6 Miele Blizzard CX1 Bagless Canister Vacuum
4.1

Fine dust pickup on hard floors is generally good, but some flour tests required extra passes.

Pros: Overall opinion, Suction and Airflow

Cons: Hair Pickup — Carpets, Price and Value

#7 Eureka Blaze 3-in-1 Stick Vacuum
3.8

Fine-dust and sand pickup is split: some hard-floor tests were above average, while another found sand too small for the head seal.

Pros: Overall opinion, Maneuverability and Handling

Cons: Emptying and Mess Control, Filtration / Dust Containment

#8 Kenmore Elite Canister Vacuum
3.6

Hard-floor fine-debris results are mixed, with one owner seeing streaks but lab and later reviews reporting strong hardwood performance.

Pros: Accessories and Tools, Filtration / Dust Containment

Cons: Maneuverability and Handling, Weight