Best 2017 Vacuums for Suction and Airflow

#1 Miele Blizzard CX1 Bagless Canister Vacuum
4.7

Reviewers consistently praise very strong suction and airflow, with several calling it among the most powerful bagless canisters tested.

Pros: Overall opinion, Suction and Airflow

Cons: Hair Pickup — Carpets, Price and Value

#2 NaceCare Henry HVR160 Compact Vacuum
4.6

Reviewers consistently praised suction and airflow, especially for dry debris, hard floors, bags that stay strong as they fill, and measured working vacuum, though one reviewer found deeper carpet dirt...

Pros: Suction and Airflow, Bin and Bag

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

#3 Bissell Zing Canister Bagless Vacuum
4.6

Reviewers repeatedly praised suction and airflow, especially for the price, though one lab noted strong suction did not always translate into top-tier cleaning power.

Pros: Overall opinion, Weight

Cons: Accessories and Tools, Filtration / Dust Containment

#4 Black+Decker 20V Pivot Vac Cordless Handheld Vacuum
4.5

Reviewers consistently praised suction and airflow as strong for a handheld, though one comparative test showed pricier tool-battery models could outperform it.

Pros: Suction and Airflow, Ease of use

Cons: Filtration / Dust Containment, Build quality and durability

#5 Eureka Blaze 3-in-1 Stick Vacuum
4.3

Suction and airflow were often praised for the price, though some tests still wanted more power or a better seal.

Pros: Overall opinion, Maneuverability and Handling

Cons: Emptying and Mess Control, Filtration / Dust Containment

#6 DeWalt DCV517B 20V Max Cordless Portable Vacuum
4.2

Reviewers generally found suction strong for small debris, dust, sawdust, car carpets, and routine cleanup, while noting it trails larger corded vacs and may need close contact on heavier debris.

Pros: Suction and Airflow, Cordless convenience

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

#7 Bissell Featherweight Stick Vacuum
4.1

Reviewers usually found suction strong for the size and price, especially on hard floors, but one comparison test measured much weaker suction than a premium upright.

Pros: Overall opinion, Weight

Cons: Hard Floor — Large Debris Intake, Cord length

#8 Kenmore Elite Canister Vacuum
3.9

Evidence ranges from promotional and owner praise for powerful suction to one critical review and a lab review noting suction was not the strongest, but most hands-on evidence supports strong...

Pros: Accessories and Tools, Filtration / Dust Containment

Cons: Maneuverability and Handling, Weight