Best 2017 Vacuums for Ongoing ownership costs (bags, filters, batteries)

#1 Bissell Featherweight Stick Vacuum
5.0

Recurring cost evidence is positive but limited, with one review noting virtually no recurring repair costs.

Pros: Overall opinion, Weight

Cons: Hard Floor — Large Debris Intake, Cord length

#2 Kenmore Elite Canister Vacuum
4.5

One review praises the bagless design for lowering long-term ownership costs compared with buying bags.

Pros: Accessories and Tools, Filtration / Dust Containment

Cons: Maneuverability and Handling, Weight

#3 Bissell Zing Canister Bagless Vacuum
4.5

Ownership costs looked favorable because reviewers cited washable filters, no bags on the bagless model, inexpensive maintenance, or inexpensive bag options in related variants.

Pros: Overall opinion, Weight

Cons: Accessories and Tools, Filtration / Dust Containment

#4 NaceCare Henry HVR160 Compact Vacuum
4.1

Ownership costs were generally acceptable because bags were cheap or economical and last a long time, but several reviewers still flagged bags as an ongoing cost.

Pros: Suction and Airflow, Bin and Bag

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

#5 Black+Decker 20V Pivot Vac Cordless Handheld Vacuum
3.3

Ownership-cost evidence centered on washable filters and modest annual costs, but reviewers still noted replacement filters and battery uncertainty as ongoing cost issues.

Pros: Suction and Airflow, Ease of use

Cons: Filtration / Dust Containment, Build quality and durability

#6 DeWalt DCV517B 20V Max Cordless Portable Vacuum
2.9

Ongoing ownership cost evidence was negative to mixed because batteries, chargers, and at least one adapter may need to be purchased separately depending on the kit and use case.

Pros: Suction and Airflow, Cordless convenience

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

#7 Miele Blizzard CX1 Bagless Canister Vacuum
2.8

Ownership-cost evidence conflicts: one reviewer liked the lack of bags, while a technician criticized expensive filter maintenance.

Pros: Overall opinion, Suction and Airflow

Cons: Hair Pickup — Carpets, Price and Value