Best 2017 Vacuums

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#1 NaceCare Henry HVR160 Compact Vacuum
4.3

Choose the Henry HVR160 if you want strong suction, huge bags, long reach, and durable dry cleanup. Skip it if you need cordless convenience, compact storage, easy stairs, or deep...

Pros: Suction and Airflow, Bin and Bag

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

#2 Eureka Blaze 3-in-1 Stick Vacuum
4.1

Choose the Eureka Blaze for cheap, lightweight hard-floor touchups, small spaces, and quick handheld jobs. Skip it for deep carpet cleaning, HEPA filtration, or heavy-duty pet-hair extraction.

Pros: Overall opinion, Maneuverability and Handling

Cons: Emptying and Mess Control, Filtration / Dust Containment

#3 DeWalt DCV517B 20V Max Cordless Portable Vacuum
4.1

Choose the DeWalt DCV517B for quick cordless car, shop, and small spill cleanup with good suction and easy emptying. Skip it if you need quiet operation, bundled batteries/accessories, or a...

Pros: Suction and Airflow, Cordless convenience

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

#4 Black+Decker 20V Pivot Vac Cordless Handheld Vacuum
4.0

Choose the Black+Decker 20V Pivot Vac for strong suction, quick messes, pet hair, and compact storage. Skip it if you need long runtime, quiet operation, allergy-grade filtration, or reliable battery...

Pros: Suction and Airflow, Ease of use

Cons: Filtration / Dust Containment, Build quality and durability

#5 Kenmore Elite Canister Vacuum
3.9

Best for carpet-heavy homes needing strong suction, HEPA filtration, and versatile tools. Skip it if weight, pet-hair tangles, quiet operation, or low upfront cost matter most.

Pros: Accessories and Tools, Filtration / Dust Containment

Cons: Maneuverability and Handling, Weight

#6 Bissell Featherweight Stick Vacuum
3.9

Best for cheap, lightweight hard-floor touchups, tight spaces, and simple handheld jobs. Skip it for whole-house carpet deep cleaning, large debris, premium filtration, or long uninterrupted cord reach.

Pros: Overall opinion, Weight

Cons: Hard Floor — Large Debris Intake, Cord length

#7 Bissell Zing Canister Bagless Vacuum
3.8

Choose the Bissell Zing if you want a cheap, lightweight canister for hard floors, light messes, and strong suction. Skip it for allergy-sensitive homes, plush carpet, heavy debris, or premium-feeling...

Pros: Overall opinion, Weight

Cons: Accessories and Tools, Filtration / Dust Containment

#8 Miele Blizzard CX1 Bagless Canister Vacuum
3.8

Best for quiet, powerful bagless cleaning on hard floors, low-pile carpet, and pet-focused variants. Skip it for compact homes, deep carpets, easy stairs, or low ownership costs.

Pros: Overall opinion, Suction and Airflow

Cons: Hair Pickup — Carpets, Price and Value