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Eureka Boss SmartVac 4870MZ

*Est. $150

Eureka Boss SmartVac 4870MZ

Best budget vacuum cleaner

pros
  • Performance
  • Effective pet-hair removal
  • On-board attachments
  • Brush roll on/off control
  • Quiet operation
cons
  • 21-pound weight
  • Some durability complaints
 
 
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Average Customer Review

(202 customer reviews)

for $108.00

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Best all-around vacuum, November 19, 2009
Easy to use, adjustable, and practical. After reviewing different brands and models, we feel this is the best all-around vacuum cleaner at the best price.
Great Vacuum! I Am Really Happy With The Eureka!, November 19, 2009

I am a smart buyer using consumer reports and always do my research before I purchase anything. I just like reading up on products that haven proven reliability and do their job, consumer reports rated this Eureka model very well. The price was right and I like the attachments right on the vacuum, good idea. I have allegies and really want the dust, and pile dirt removed from my rugs. I have purchased other light weight vacuums but the power is just not there to suck up the dirt.

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Amazing at any price, November 16, 2009

I was pretty skeptical, but did quite a bit of research, and discovered that this vacuum was getting a lot of high marks from both consumer and professional reviewers. I've spent two and three times as much for lesser machines in the past. This one is by far the best we've ever used. It sucks up way more dirt than the Hoovers and Dysons we've had before. The only cons I've noticed are 1) it does not have great on-board storage for its accessories, particularly the "paw" device; 2) if you can call this a drawback, its suction is so strong that it takes a bit of effort pull it backward for the next pass. And we have to change the bag more often.

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Poor Quality Control, November 15, 2009
This is my second, and last Boss. The first vacuum did an excellent job cleaning my carpet for 3 years, and then the motor died. I was disappointed, but accepted it due to it's age. I eagerly bought a second one and was happily vacuuming for 3 months... until the motor died.

Sorry Eureka, never again.
Great Vacuum & more powerful, November 11, 2009

I received this Eureka Vacuum by Fedex yesterday afternoon 11/10/09. I ran this vacuum and found it is more powerful than Hoover, Dyson, Electroux and other brands. I was happy that it did picks up lots of dirt from my carpet than my old vacuum cleaner Electrolux that left behind. This Eureka really did the job easy and does picks up cat hair, Wow! My parents used had an old Eureka back in the old days in the 30's until 1971. I was not satisfy with first three Electrolux which did quits and burn out before and after ten years of use. I did try out others Vacuum cleaners that I did not like. I did try out the Eureka last thing to try it and likes the way it does the job. Then I brought it. I'm happy that went back to the old days like the same Eureka does the job and now it's even more powerful than others vacuum on the market. Try one on any Eureka vacuum models and you will like it very much as I do. Brownbats

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Eureka 4870MZ Boss Smart-Vac Upright HEPA Vacuum Cleaner

 (202 customer reviews)
Buy new: $199.99 $129.99   20 Used & new from $108.00

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Our Sources

1. ConsumerReports.org

Consumer Reports magazine evaluates three dozen upright vacuums, including the Eureka SmartVac 4870, by testing them on the equivalent of 11 miles of carpet and bare floor. It rates each one for cleaning ability, noise, emissions and ease of use, plus their ability to pick up pet hair from carpeting.

Review: Vacuum Buying Guide, Editors of Consumer Reports, Oct. 2008

2. Amazon.com

The Eureka 4870MZ, one of the newest styles in the 4870 series, is reviewed by more than 60 owners at Amazon.com. The majority of owners give the vacuum a four- or five-star rating, but we did find some complaints that some of its plastic parts can break.

Review: Eureka 4870MZ Boss Smart-Vac Upright HEPA Vacuum Cleaner, Contributors to Amazon.com

3. Epinions.com

More than100 owners register their opinions at Amazon.com, but the comments are for many models in the Eureka 4870 series and some are more than 4 years old. The overall rating according to users is 3.5 out of five stars, with owners split on the Eureka's durability.

Review: Eureka 4870 Boss Smartvac Bagged Upright Vacuum, Contributors to Epinions.com

4. Good Housekeeping

In this undated video report, editors say 11 upright vacuums were tested on carpet and wood floors. In very short summaries, only the top five vacuums are mentioned. The Eureka Boss is judged the best value. It's clear these were tested, but details are thin.

Review: Best Vacuum Cleaners, Editors of Good Housekeeping

5. ConsumerGuide.com

The reviews at ConsumerGuide.com consist mainly of features, with no evidence of hands-on testing. More than a dozen vacuum cleaners, including the Eureka Boss SmartVac 4870GZ, are top-rated, but the rationale is unclear.

Review: Eureka Boss SmartVac 4870GZ Upright Vacuum, Editors of ConsumerGuide.com

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