Best 2018 Vacuums for Weight

#1 Hoover PowerDash Pet Compact Carpet Cleaner Machine
4.7

Weight was a consistent advantage, with reviewers calling it light, easy to transport, or under 13 pounds.

Pros: Dried-On Stain Removal, Price and Value

Cons: Suitability for heavy-duty use, Maintenance requirements

#2 Black+Decker Dustbuster QuickClean
4.7

Weight is a clear strength, with reviewers repeatedly calling it light or not heavy.

Pros: Suction and Airflow, Overall opinion

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

#3 Dyson V8 Animal Cordless Vacuum
4.6

Weight was mostly praised as light and easy on the body, though a few reviewers found the motor unit somewhat heavy or not truly light.

Pros: Overall opinion, Suction and Airflow

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

#4 Bissell Pet Hair Eraser Cordless Hand Vacuum
4.5

Weight was viewed positively; reviewers described it as light enough, three pounds, and small/lightweight.

Pros: Pet-Ready Features, Overall opinion

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

#5 Hoover Smartwash Automatic Carpet Cleaner Machine
4.4

Weight feedback was positive overall, with several reviewers calling it relatively lightweight, easy to push, or lighter than rentals.

Pros: Overall opinion, Maintenance requirements

Cons: Solution / Liquid system, Controls and UI

#6 THISWORX Car Vacuum Cleaner
4.4

Weight feedback was positive, with reviewers saying it was light enough to wield or small enough to feel manageable.

Pros: Overall opinion, Cord length

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

#7 Dyson V10 Cordless Vacuum Cleaner
4.2

Weight was usually positive for stick use, but extended overhead use could still be tiring for some reviewers.

Pros: Overall opinion, Suction and Airflow

Cons: Controls and UI, Battery and Charging

#8 Miele C3 Vacuum Cleaner
4.1

Weight evidence was mixed: some models were described as lightweight or light-feeling, while another source called the canister bulkier than cordless or upright vacuums.

Pros: Filtration / Dust Containment, Suction and Airflow

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

#9 Miele C1 Canister Vacuum
4.0

Weight is mostly favorable because the canister is lighter or nimble, though one listicle notes the compact canister can feel surprisingly heavy.

Pros: Suction and Airflow, Overall opinion

Cons: Onboard tool storage, Controls and UI