Best 2018 Vacuums for Price and Value

#1 Hoover PowerDash Pet Compact Carpet Cleaner Machine
4.8

Value is one of the strongest themes, with reviewers repeatedly calling the low price impressive, inexpensive, or hard to pass up.

Pros: Dried-On Stain Removal, Price and Value

Cons: Suitability for heavy-duty use, Maintenance requirements

#2 THISWORX Car Vacuum Cleaner
4.8

Value was a consistent strength, with reviewers repeatedly calling it worth the money or very affordable for light car cleanup.

Pros: Overall opinion, Cord length

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

#3 Bissell Pet Hair Eraser Cordless Hand Vacuum
4.3

Value was generally positive because performance and tools impressed for the price, though one review noted it costs more than similar handhelds.

Pros: Pet-Ready Features, Overall opinion

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

#4 Hoover Smartwash Automatic Carpet Cleaner Machine
4.1

Value was mixed-to-positive: owners often called it worth the money, while test reviewers noted cheaper alternatives or a premium price caveat.

Pros: Overall opinion, Maintenance requirements

Cons: Solution / Liquid system, Controls and UI

#5 Dyson V8 Animal Cordless Vacuum
4.1

Value was mixed: reviewers often felt it was expensive, but many still considered it worth it for performance, convenience, or deals.

Pros: Overall opinion, Suction and Airflow

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

#6 Miele C1 Canister Vacuum
3.9

Value is divided by configuration and buyer priorities; reviewers praise long-term value and dealer packages but flag high price, feature sacrifices, and bag costs.

Pros: Suction and Airflow, Overall opinion

Cons: Onboard tool storage, Controls and UI

#7 Dyson V10 Cordless Vacuum Cleaner
3.8

Value was context-dependent: several reviewers called the V10 a good discounted Dyson value, while others said price and newer alternatives weaken it.

Pros: Overall opinion, Suction and Airflow

Cons: Controls and UI, Battery and Charging

#8 Miele C3 Vacuum Cleaner
3.8

Value was the most divisive theme: several reviewers called it worth it or best value in certain trims, while others criticized the premium price.

Pros: Filtration / Dust Containment, Suction and Airflow

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

#9 Black+Decker Dustbuster QuickClean
3.5

Value is generally good for the price, though reviewers note the low price brings real performance compromises.

Pros: Suction and Airflow, Overall opinion

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