Oreck vs Dyson: Which is the Best Lightweight Vacuum
If you are looking for the best lightweight vacuum cleaner, usually two brands are brought up: Dyson and Oreck. Both are popular, well known, and loved by their owners but are they equal? Let's compare.
Everett Vacuum Sales & Service is an authorized Dyson and Oreck dealer. We've sold and serviced all makes & models of vacuums since 1944. We hope that you will find this comparison honest, unbiased rooted in our first-hand experience.
First, Lets Hit the Pros
Oreck Pros:
Oreck Elevate Conquer vacuums are very lightweight at less than ten pounds, which is half the weight of most vacuums in this class, and built in the US. They can lay flat on their back to get under tables and beds, easily vacuum stairs, and work on carpet as well as bare floor. The filtration is powerful, capturing 99.97% of unseen particles with a SaniSeal HEPA Media filter. The SlimSwivel steering technology allows you to easily maneuver around and under furniture. The brand also offers a fairly long warranty of 7 years and a free service tune up plan.
Oreck Cons:
This vacuum doesn’t come with any onboard tools or attachments. You can buy a separate handheld cleaner called the Ultimate if you prefer to use accessories such as hoses, but it doesn’t come with the machine. Oreck vacuums also require a disposable bag; while this adds to the longevity of the machine, it also adds to the cost.
Cons for both:
1) No height adjustment! These machines do not work on shag, frieze or thick pile carpeting (Oreck vacuums with two speed motors can work on some, but at half power).
2) They have smaller motors then other comparably priced vacuums.
3) Overall quality of components is below comparably priced vacuums such as Miele or SEBO (Dart & Felix)
Dyson Pros:
Dyson vacuum cleaners offer some great features like a twisting body for easily moving through the house, brushroll shut off for transitioning to barefloor. They have a hose and attachments on board for an all-in-one package. It requires no bags for dirt collection and the filters are easy to clean and reusable. They also look pretty cool too.
Dyson Cons:
Off the top...Dyson vacuums are built in Malaysia with Chinese components; For a vacuum sold at $400-600 you can go buy US or German-made vacuum such as Riccar, SEBO & Miele, and the quality of components, performance, and longevity is night and day. Their parts fail quickly; daily Dysons come into our store for repair. I can tell you the older ones (pre "Ball") could last 8-12 years where the new "Ball" style come in for everything from clogging due to their exceptionally small ducting and loss of suction to electrical issues and motors burning out after just a year or two of use. Bagless vacuums, including the Dyson, tend to be dustier, require more frequent maintenance, and are a mess when emptied.
Overall the best Dyson vacuums are cordless units such as Dyson V6 & V8. They're unique and great for quick cleaning. When it comes to the full-sized Dyson vacuums... I would pass. They just won't hold up and require a lot of maintenance to keep going.
Oreck, on the other hand, tends to last folks for decades, and models such as the Forever Oreck are warrantied/guaranteed for life. If you are looking for the best lightweight vacuum that will last Oreck is a great option. However, not everyone's house, needs, and preferences are the same; for that reason come visit us at Everett Vacuum on 23rd in Broadway, North Everett. We have over 45 different models of new vacuums on display that you can try out in-store to find the best vacuum to suit your home.