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- Outperforms its price
- Effective picking up pet hair on carpeting
- See-through hose
- On-board attachments
- Brushroll on/off control
- Quiet operation
- 20-pound weight
- Some durability complaints
Reviewers say the Eureka SmartVac 4870GZ is the best value in a bagging upright vacuum cleaner, cleaning as well or better than more expensive models and doing a very good job of picking up pet hair on carpeting. However, at 20 pounds, this vacuum can be cumbersome to push and hard to carry up and down stairs. If you're not concerned with the ability to turn off the brushroll and don't mind a bagless vacuum, the 16-pound Hoover Tempo Widepath U5140-900 (*est. $70) is also worth a look on the value end of the spectrum, but it brushroll can't be turned off, so it's not the best choice for vacuuming bare floors.
We found the best review of the Eureka Boss SmartVac 4870GZ at Consumer Reports, which runs 65 vacuums over the equivalent of 11 miles of carpet and bare floor and rates them for cleaning ability, noise, emissions, ease of use, and their ability to pick up pet hair. The Eureka SmartVac 4870GZ is also reviewed by The Green Guide (though it's not clear if it was actually tested), and a previous model is included in a thorough comparison test by Good Housekeeping. Finally, this Eureka vacuum cleaner receives many comments from owners posting to Amazon.com and Epinions.com.
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1. ConsumerReports.orgDetails/Subscribe
Consumer Reports runs 65 upright and canister vacuums, including the Eureka SmartVac 4870GZ, over the equivalent of eleven miles of carpet and bare floor, rating them for cleaning ability, noise, emissions, and ease of use, as well as the ability to pick up pet hair off carpeting.
Review: Vacuum Buying Guide, Editors of Consumer Reports, Oct. 2008
In this article, Emily Main discusses HEPA filters and allergen source control, recommending Eureka Boss vacuums along with the SEBO X4 and X5 uprights and the Dyson brand in general. However, it's not clear if she actually tested these vacuums in controlled conditions.
Review: Ventilating, Vacuuming, & Filtering Out Allergens, Emily Main, May/June 2006
In this roundup, the Good Housekeeping Institute tests and compares 11 upright vacuums, including the predecessor of the Eureka Boss 4870, the 5855 -- which is chosen as the "best value." Unfortunately, testing isn't well defined.
Review: The Best Upright Vacuums, Editors of Good Housekeeping, Oct. 2004
4. Amazon.com
The Eureka SmartVac receives 800+ reviews from owners at Amazon.com, earning generally positive feedback with an average rating of four of five stars. About 50 of these give it the lowest rating, mainly for durability. Even among owners who say the Eureka performs well, there are some concerns about its heavy weight.
Review: Eureka 4870GZ Boss Smart-Vac Upright Vacuum Reviews, Contributors to Amazon.com
5. Epinions.com
Not as many owners – 107 as of this writing -- register their opinions here as at Amazon.com, but if you're looking for user reviews on the Eureka SmartVac 4870, Epinions is worth a look. The overall rating according to users there is 3.5 out of 5 stars, with owners split on the Eureka's durability.
Review: Eureka Boss Smartvac 4870 Bagged Upright Vacuum Reviews, Contributors to Epinions.com
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