Eureka Lightweight Powerful Upright Vacuum Cleaner for Carpet and Hard Floor, PowerSpeed, New Model,Blue,black/New Model
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Current price
$69.99
Updated May 16, 2026 · 1 min read
Sources behind this verdict
10 reviewers weighted by source trust
The consensus
What reviewers found
Synthesized across the trust-weighted source mix below.
Across the reviewers we read, the Eureka PowerSpeed is the corded upright most often recommended when the budget is firmly under $100. Verified-purchase reviewers on Amazon (17,000+ ratings at 4.4) and Target consistently call it a competent multi-surface cleaner for the price, and r/VacuumCleaners contains the telling line that it's "really quite a testament to how good a cheap carpet vacuum can be for the price." No high-trust testing source in the supplied signals directly rated this exact model, so the synthesis leans more heavily on retailer and community evidence than on the picks above. Reviewers consistently flag the same limitations.
What reviewers liked
- 17,000+ Amazon ratings at 4.4 average is strong for a sub-$100 upright
- r/VacuumCleaners describes it as surprisingly capable on carpet for the price
- Lightweight and easy to assemble per verified-purchase reviewers
- Includes a HEPA-grade filter at a budget price
- Cyclone system handles both large debris and fine dust per Amazon listing
Where it falls short
- r/VacuumCleaners flags no brushroll shutoff, so brush keeps spinning on hard floors
- Community reports of drive belts breaking with short-lived generic replacements
- homedepot.com verified reviewers note it lacks a headlight and is hard to push on thick carpet
- No high-trust independent lab testing of this exact model in our signals
- Build quality is plasticky and not expected to last as long as the Shark or Kenmore picks
Across the reviewers we read, the Eureka PowerSpeed is the corded upright most often recommended when the budget is firmly under $100. Verified-purchase reviewers on Amazon (17,000+ ratings at 4.4) and Target consistently call it a competent multi-surface cleaner for the price, and r/VacuumCleaners contains the telling line that it's "really quite a testament to how good a cheap carpet vacuum can be for the price." No high-trust testing source in the supplied signals directly rated this exact model, so the synthesis leans more heavily on retailer and community evidence than on the picks above.
Reviewers consistently flag the same limitations. r/VacuumCleaners notes there's no brushroll shutoff, so the brush keeps spinning on hard floors and while using the hose. Another community thread reports the drive belt breaking and generic replacements not lasting long. homedepot.com verified reviewers note it can be hard to push on dense carpet and that the lack of a headlight is a real omission in 2024.
The honest take from the trust-weighted mix: for a secondary vacuum, a rental, a dorm, or a small apartment with mostly hard floors and the occasional rug, the PowerSpeed delivers more cleaning than its price suggests. It is not the machine for a carpeted home with heavy pet shedding or for buyers with allergy needs who want a sealed HEPA system.
- Upgraded Cyclone System
- The Eureka PowerSpeed is now upgraded with new cyclone technology to handle larger debris, smaller dirt, and even microscopic dust.Specific uses:hard floor,carpet,dual action
- Powerful pick-up
- Penetrates deep into the carpet to extract embedded dirt, dust, and debris.
- Lightweight
- PowerSpeed does all the work while still remaining lightweight.
- 5 Height Settings
- The PowerSpeed works well on carpets, shag rugs, and hard floors. Its wheels run smoothly on hardwood floors to prevent scratches or gouges.
- Multiple accessories included
- A quick-release handle is connected to the stretch hose for above-floor cleaning. A 7-inch-long crevice tool, dusting brush, and upholstery tool help clean hard-to-reach areas. Extract dirt, and pet hair, and freshen up your car, curtains, ceilings, or door frames. For your convenience, they are all stored right on board.
- Warning
- When you use the vacuum cleaner, the floor brush may be clogged by hairs and dirts. We recommend cleaning the roller brush and the belt to remove the hairs and dirts every 2 weeks. If the roller and belt not cleaned for a long time, it may cause malfunction, and in some serious cases, there may be the risk of smoke and belt broken.
- Highlight 7
- Traps 99.9% of dust, dander and allergens
It has a hepa filter, but it does not have brushroll shutoff, so on hard floors and when you are using the hose the brush continues to spin.
It seems well built and fairly premium for the cost. The main downside is it performs a bit worse on rugs/ carpet than the bristle style brushes ...
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