Best 2017 Vacuums for Hard Floor — Large Debris Intake

#1 Kenmore Elite Canister Vacuum
4.8

Large hard-floor debris pickup is strong in testing, with Cheerios picked up cleanly.

Pros: Accessories and Tools, Filtration / Dust Containment

Cons: Maneuverability and Handling, Weight

#2 Black+Decker 20V Pivot Vac Cordless Handheld Vacuum
4.2

Large-debris intake was split: some reviews praised cereal, beans, and varied debris pickup, while others found cereal clogging or reduced efficiency.

Pros: Suction and Airflow, Ease of use

Cons: Filtration / Dust Containment, Build quality and durability

#3 Eureka Blaze 3-in-1 Stick Vacuum
4.0

Large-debris intake is generally good for kibble and chips, but very large pieces like Cheerios can get pushed around.

Pros: Overall opinion, Maneuverability and Handling

Cons: Emptying and Mess Control, Filtration / Dust Containment

#4 DeWalt DCV517B 20V Max Cordless Portable Vacuum
3.7

Large debris intake was mixed: one review praised debris pickup, while others said large chunks were out of scope or required close contact.

Pros: Suction and Airflow, Cordless convenience

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

#5 NaceCare Henry HVR160 Compact Vacuum
3.6

Large-debris hard-floor intake was mixed: Henry cleared some large debris easily, but oats, cereal, or similar debris could be pushed around by the floorhead.

Pros: Suction and Airflow, Bin and Bag

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

#6 Miele Blizzard CX1 Bagless Canister Vacuum
3.4

Large-debris intake is mixed: suction can clear debris well, but some floorheads push oats, cereal, or lentils forward.

Pros: Overall opinion, Suction and Airflow

Cons: Hair Pickup — Carpets, Price and Value

#7 Bissell Featherweight Stick Vacuum
2.8

Large-debris intake is mixed to weak: several tests found it struggled with cereal-sized debris, while one chip test was positive.

Pros: Overall opinion, Weight

Cons: Hard Floor — Large Debris Intake, Cord length

#8 Bissell Zing Canister Bagless Vacuum
2.0

Large hard-floor debris was a consistent weakness, with cereal and other large debris clogging or being pushed around.

Pros: Overall opinion, Weight

Cons: Accessories and Tools, Filtration / Dust Containment