Rankings
The Miele Blizzard CX1 PureSuction is a high-performance bagless canister vacuum with strong motor power and excellent HEPA filtration. Its main trade-offs are the lack of a carpet tool, heavier weight, and corded design. Best suited for users focused on hard-floor cleaning and allergy control.
The Eureka NEN186BL WhirlWind XL is a bagless canister vacuum delivering strong 1000 W suction and 3-stage HEPA filtration, making it well-suited for mixed flooring and pet environments. Its moderate weight, higher power draw, and lack of warranty details are notable trade-offs. Best for households that value high suction and comprehensive filtration while accepting a slightly bulkier unit.
The Eureka WhirlWind NEN110A is a bagless canister vacuum with swivel steering, a three-position airflow dial and a 2.5 L dust cup, providing convenient maneuverability. Its short 16-ft cord and modest power rating may restrict deep-carpet cleaning. It works well for small-to-medium spaces where ease of use is key.
The Bissell Zing 2156A is a compact, bagless canister vacuum praised for its ultra-lightweight design and variable suction control. Its small 2-liter dust bin and flimsy plastic wand limit suitability for larger homes or medium-pile carpets. Ideal for apartments and quick clean-ups on hard floors and low-pile carpet.
The Bissell 1547 Hard Floor Expert is a bagless canister vacuum optimized for hard-floor cleaning with HEPA filtration and a dedicated turbine foot. It lacks variable suction and has a short hose, which may restrict flexibility on varied surfaces. Best suited for homes with predominantly hard floors and allergy concerns.
The Dirt Devil SD40201 is a compact bagless canister vacuum featuring a cyclonic system, rinseable HEPA filter and one-touch 16-ft cord rewind for quick cleaning. Its small 0.6 L bin, variable weight up to 15.4 lb and louder operation are notable compromises. It fits apartment dwellers and allergy-sensitive users seeking a portable, multi-surface vacuum.
| Attribute | | | | | | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ↓ lower better | 3.7 kgbest | 8.6 kg | 7.5 kg | 4.64 kg | 6.35 kg | 13 kg |
— | — | 1,632 mmbest | — | — | — | |
— | 1,200 Wbest | 1,000 W | — | — | — | |
2.5 L | 6 Lbest | 2 L | 2 L | 2 L | 0.6 L | |
24.5 cm | 31 cm | 105 cmbest | 30.48 cm | 15.01 cm | 38.3 cm | |
4.88 m | 9.75 mbest | 5.9 m | 4.57 m | 5.49 m | 4.88 m | |
1 years | 3 yearsbest | — | 1 years | 2 years | — | |
31 cm | 51.5 cmbest | 34 cm | 27.94 cm | 19.2 cm | 30.1 cm |
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| Attribute | | | | | | |
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Performance(2) | ||||||
Dust Capacity (L) | 2.5 L | 6 L | 2 L | 2 L | 2 L | 0.6 L |
Motor Power (W) | — | 1200 W | 1000 W | — | — | — |
Warranty(1) | ||||||
Warranty (years) | 1 years | 3 years | — | 1 years | 2 years | — |
Build & Design(4) | ||||||
Weight (kg) | 3.7 kg | 8.60 kg | 7.50 kg | 4.64 kg | 6.35 kg | 13.0 kg |
Height (cm) | 24.5 cm | 31.0 cm | 105.00 cm | 30.48 cm | 15.01 cm | 38.3 cm |
Width (cm) | 31.0 cm | 51.5 cm | 34.00 cm | 27.94 cm | 19.20 cm | 30.1 cm |
Length (cm) | 36.0 cm | 31.0 cm | 43.00 cm | 35.56 cm | 12.90 cm | 43.0 cm |
Accessories(1) | ||||||
Number of Included Accessories | 2 | 5 | 4 | 6 | 5 | 3 |
Power(3) | ||||||
Cord Length (m) | 4.88 m | 9.75 m | 5.9 m | 4.57 m | 5.49 m | 4.88 m |
Hose Length (m) | — | — | 1.7 m | 1.46 m | 0.178 m | 2.44 m |
Amperage (A) | 8 A | — | 8.6 A | 9 A | 9.2 A | 8.5 A |
Features(2) | ||||||
Filtration Type | — | Hygiene Lifetime Filter | 3-stage sealed HEPA | cyclonic 3-stage | HEPA | HEPA (rinseable) |
Suction Settings | 3‑position | — | Variable | variable | — | — |
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Professional listings from Staples, Eureka's own site, and HSN focus on the vacuum's lightweight build, seamless swivel steering, and multi-surface cleaning capability. They commend the quick-empty dust cup and the three-position airflow dial, while noting the relatively short 16-ft cord as a limitation compared with some competitors.
Everyday shoppers repeatedly mention how easy the unit is to maneuver, especially on stairs and around furniture, and they value the bagless system with washable filters. The quick-empty dust cup and swivel steering are frequently praised, while no major complaints appear in the limited user feedback.
“deep cleaning on hard floors, carpets, and above floor”
“seamless swivel steering”
“swivel, switch, sparkle”
Professional commentary positions the Miele Blizzard CX1 PureSuction as a high-performance, hard-floor-focused vacuum that leverages Miele's Vortex motor and self-cleaning HEPA filtration. While praised for power, filtration, and low-maintenance bagless design, reviewers highlight the missing carpet tool and limited acoustic data as notable drawbacks.
Professional coverage is limited to a mention by Consumer Reports, which lists the model among bagless canister options but does not provide detailed ratings or specific commentary.
Professional reviewers commend the Zing 2156A for its lightweight construction, easy maneuverability, and convenient features like automatic cord rewind, variable suction, and an easy-empty bagless dirt cup. However, they criticize its small dust capacity, flimsy plastic wand, and limited performance on medium-pile carpets, noting the absence of HEPA filtration and advanced sensors.
Everyday users consistently praise the vacuum's light weight, ease of use, and strong performance on bare and wood floors, as well as the convenience of the bagless cyclonic system. Recurring complaints focus on the flimsy plastic wand, the small 2-liter dust bin that fills quickly, and reduced effectiveness on thicker carpets.
Professional reviews are not present in the available data; retailer descriptions highlight the vacuum's powerful pickup on hard floors, pet‑hair handling, and allergen‑reducing multi‑level filtration, positioning it as a strong hard‑floor specialist.
Consumer feedback is limited to aggregate ratings (approximately 4.3/5 stars). No specific praise or complaints are detailed, but the overall sentiment appears positive for its suction performance and ease of use on hard surfaces.
Professional reviewers describe the Dirt Devil SD40201 as a versatile, lightweight canister vacuum that leverages cyclonic suction and HEPA filtration to handle everyday multi-surface cleaning. They commend its compact footprint, easy-empty cup, and one-touch cord rewind, while noting its lack of wet-dry capability and relatively loud operation.
Everyday users generally praise the vacuum's maneuverability on stairs, the convenience of the easy-empty cup, and the reusable HEPA filter, but they commonly mention the unit's weight, noise level, and small dust bin as areas for improvement.
