Eureka Blaze NES212
Corded Stick
~$43

Eureka

Eureka Blaze NES212

Eureka's Blaze is a compact corded stick vacuum that pulls the handheld unit off the tube for above-floor jobs — car interiors, stairs, upholstery — then clips back on for regular floor cleaning. At 4 pounds it's genuinely light, swivel steering helps it duck around furniture legs, and the 3-liter bin is bigger than most stick vacuums this size. Eureka doesn't publish a suction figure in watts or air watts for this model, only a 0.32 horsepower motor rating, so it's hard to compare directly against AW-rated competitors — treat it as an appliance for quick pickups rather than a primary carpet vacuum. Because it's corded rather than battery-powered, you get unlimited runtime but also an 18-foot cord to manage and an outlet to stay near, which is different from most vacuums marketed as a '2-in-1 stick and handheld.' The washable cyclonic filter keeps running costs low, but there's no HEPA claim and it's rated at 80 dB, which is on the louder side for something this small. At under $45 it's priced as a secondary vacuum — a dorm room, car, or quick-cleanup tool — not a whole-home replacement.

Approx. price
~$43
Suction
0.32 HP
Filtration
Washable filter
Best For
Quick pickups, cars, and dorm rooms rather than whole-home cleaning
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Specifications

Washable filter
Type
Corded Stick
26.8 x 6 x 4.9 in
4 lbs
2 years
Model
NES212

Highlights

4 lbs, converts stick to handheld3 L dust cup — large for its sizeCorded, so runtime is unlimited

Pros

  • Only 4 lbs — easy one-handed handheld conversion
  • 3 L dust cup is large for a stick vacuum this size
  • Swivel steering for maneuvering around furniture
  • Corded design means no battery to fade or degrade over time
  • Washable filtration keeps running costs down
  • 2-year warranty at a sub-$50 price

Cons

  • Eureka only publishes a horsepower rating (0.32 HP), not watts or air watts, making it hard to compare suction directly
  • 80 dB noise level is loud for a small stick vacuum
  • No HEPA filtration
  • 18 ft cord and corded design limit reach and portability compared to true cordless sticks like Eureka's own ReactiSense 440

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