Euro-Pro EP602 Bagless Stick Cyclonic Vacuum

Pros: Really can pick up the pet hair and dirt particles
Cons: filter life is way too short and limited

I picked up this little vacuum on one of Target's end-cap clearance deals. I thought "for the money" it can't be bad. Well, cleaning, sucking up pet hair, small dirt particles it does do very well. What is not such a good plan is the filter system. The ...

Pros: Convenient and easy to use, lightweight, effective cleaning.
Cons: The filter strategy requires some decisions on your part.

This EP602 was apparently repackaged as the Shark Transformer Vac. It is a bagless 'stick' vacuum that utilizes a true HEPA clean air design. I have a terrific vacuum for my rugs, but when we took up some old carpet and put down hardwood floors, I ...

Pros: Light, Quick, HEPA filter, Hose function easy to use
Cons: Smells during use, HEPA filters not in stores.

I have a Dyson and LOVE it, but I needed something to use exclusively for the pet area. I like the light weight, hose attachments and maneuverability of this stick vac. The quick-to-detach hose makes for a shorter cleaning time, although the hose is ...

Pros: Cheap price, but you get what you pay for. Small.
Cons: Cheap, illegal ripoff; poor quality; unethical

Dyson has patented the cyclone technology and has already sued many vacuum makers who have copied his design without permission. It is doubtful that any of these copies work as well as the original. I had a Euro-pro vacuum that I got on HSN and though it looked cute, it did not work well at all.If you want a "cyclonic" vacuum, and one that will give you no filter problems, shell out the money for a Dyson. Don't give your money to copycat thieves like this.