Eureka Capture Vacuum Cleaner Review

The bagless Eureka Capture and Capture + upright vacuum series are very good choices for a consumer who is looking for a good bagless vacuum cleaner for less than $200. They are relatively similar so we have grouped the Eureka Capture and Capture + upright vacuums together for the sake of our review. There are several available vacuum models in each series. The Capture+ is a little more expensive because it includes some improved features, but the Capture+ we researched were still under $200 and cleaned as well as the some more expensive bagless vacuums we tested.

The Capture+ series has some excellent feature upgrades, like Eureka's patented sealed system HEPA filtration and an extra wide 15" cleaning path. If you have a pet in the home or anybody has allergies, the Capture+ series is a better choice than the Capture. If you're not concerned with either of these features, save a few dollars and select a regular Eureka Capture model.

The Eureka Capture and Capture + bagless uprights we researched all have 12 amp motors, excellent edge cleaning ability and included the Eureka PowerPaw turbo brush for cleaning stairs. They all performed well on carpet and bare floors when compared to other upright vacuums in there price range.

When you're researching which of these Eureka upright bagless vacuums is right for you, pay attention to the features. Most of differences are going to be slight, but they may be important to you. For example, when comparing the Eureka Capture+ and the Capture+ Pet Lover models you will notice that the Pet Lover models has a charcoal filter for odor elimination.

While both the EUreka Capture and Capture+ vacuums are very good bargains for a consumer looking to buy for a moderately priced bagless vacuum, we recommend the Capture+ based on the improved filtration system and the extra wide cleaning path.

The Capture+ may cost you approximately $50 more than the regular Eureka Capture, but we consider the improved filtration abilities to be substantial and the wider cleaing path is adds the convenience these vacuum cleaners offer if you are cleaning a home with large, open areas.

Eureka makes so many different models of each vacuum that it's hard to keep track of what is what. If you buy a Capture or Capture Plus you should make sure the Power Paw brush attachement is included. It is an air driven carpet cleaning attachement that fits onto the hose. It is an excellent accessory and is becoming increasing common in the vacuum industry.

Eureka Capture Plus 8851 Our Ratings: 3 out of 5 Pros: Great value for the price. Easy to use. Removed debris from carpeting well. Cons: Not the most heavy duty, but reasonable for the price range.