Compare Leading Vacuum Brands

Compare Brand by Pros and Cons

Brand                         Pros                            Cons

Bosch

Bosch BSG81396UC Premium Prestige

  • 1450 Watt/12 amp power rating
  • Lightweight, easy to lift design
  • Active air clean HEPA filtration system
  • Simple bag replacement
  • Low noise
  • Bags need changing on a frequent basis
Brand                         Pros                            Cons

Dyson

Dyson Ball DC15 Animal

  • Mini turbine head cleans pet hair from furniture
  • Root cyclone technology
  • Approved for allergy sufferers
  • Lifetime HEPA filtration
  • No bags to buy (lifetime washable filter)
  • High noise level
  • Only a two year warranty on vacuum motor

Electrolux

Electrolux Aptitude

  • Ergonomic handle for easy cleaning
  • Electronic filter indicator
  • Wide, 15 inch cleaning path
  • Variable brush roll speed
  • Ultra-quiet design
  • System may be too heavy for some individuals
  • Only 2 year warranty on vacuum motor

Eureka

Eureka Sanitaire 3683

  • Lightweight canister design
  • Suitable for homes with combination of carpet and hardwood floor
  • Reduces allergy symptoms for sufferers
  • 7 foot vacuum hose and 20 foot power cord
  • Floor tool cannot handle carpets well
  • HEPA filter requires frequent cleaning and replacement
  • Low warranty

Fantom

Fantom Twister 300SE

  • Self-cleaning design and dust compaction helps to maintain high suction power
  • Lightweight and easy to maneuver
  • No bags required – ever
  • HEPA filter
  • High noise level performance
  • Attachments not included

Hoover

Hoover Duros

  • Capable of cleaning carpet, upholstery, hardwood tile and more
  • Lightweight design for easy cleaning
  • 360 degree swivel connection
  • Automatic cord rewind
  • Low cost
  • Noisy performance
  • Large body can make system hard to maneuver
  • Low warranty

Kirby

Kirby G6

  • Capable of cleaning carpets, tile, hardwood, linoleum and more
  • HEPA filtration
  • Height adjustment to accommodate all individuals
  • Includes attachments
  • Low warranty
  • Loud performance

Miele

Miele Red Velvet HEPA Canister Vacuum

  • Enhanced power head and fully electrified wand
  • Suitable for homes with carpet and bare floors
  • Includes extra wide power head, floor brush, crevice nozzle, dusting brush and other attachments
  • Expensive compared to other vacuum brands
  • Dust bag requires frequent changing

Oreck

Oreck Deluxe Vacuum XL2600

  • Lightweight design for easy cleaning
  • Great warranty and return policy
  • Capable of cleaning all floor surfaces
  • Extra-long cord for cleaning hard-to-reach places
  • Difficult operation (no foot lever to release handle)
  • No ability to connect cleaning tools or attachments

Panasonic

Panasonic MC-V7720

  • Bagless, upright design
  • 3 way cleaning system
  • 15 inch cleaning path
  • 30 foot cord
  • Power-on-demand technology
  • Infrared sensors to detect heavy dirt
  • Low warranty
  • High noise levels
  • System may be too heavy for some individuals (18 pounds)

Roomba

iRobot Roomba Scheduler

  • Capable of cleaning areas on its own (no human effort required)
  • 3 powerful cleaning modes
  • Remote control included
  • Automatically returns to self charging base when completed
  • May get stuck in certain areas
  • May run into things (some sensors not as great as others)
  • Unable to collect some forms of larger particles

Royal

Royal Procision Collection Model – MRY5200

  • Lightweight, upright design
  • Durable metal handle with ergonomic grip
  • 3 layer filtration system
  • 32’ power cord
  • High noise levels
  • Low warranty

Sanitaire

Sanitaire SC899E

  • Durable, effective upright design
  • 50 inch long cord for extra convenience
  • Attractive design – red and chromed steel
  • Round, long lasting rubber stretch belt
  • Heavy design, not suitable for some individuals (19 pounds)
  • Low warranty

SEBO

Sebo X4

  • Automatic upright system
  • Automatic carpet height adjustment
  • 3 step filtration process
  • Flat profile for cleaning underneath furniture
  • Great warranty
  • Bags require frequent changing
  • Loud performance

Rexair

Rainbow e2

  • Powerful hurricane motor for maximum cleaning ability
  • Two speed power control
  • Water bath filtration
  • Variety of attachments included (dusting brush, floor brush, crevice tool and more)
  • Very expensive compared to most other vacuum models
  • Can be noisy when operated at high levels