Is the Merlin good for carpet?

It handles low-pile rugs and light carpet traffic. On thick or deep-pile carpet, owners report weak pickup, so a stronger upright is a better fit.

No. It is bagless, so you empty the bin and rinse the filter instead of buying bags.

What does the HEPA filter do?

It traps fine dust and common allergens before air leaves the vacuum, which helps in homes with allergies.

It weighs about 5 lb, light enough to carry up stairs and between rooms one-handed.

Is it corded or cordless?

It is a corded vacuum, so you stay tethered to a wall outlet but never wait on a charge.

Small homes, hard floors and quick daily cleanups. Whole-house carpet cleaning needs a more powerful machine.

Where is the BergHOFF Merlin All-in-One Vacuum Cleaner cheapest?

At Target, for $139.99, as of our latest check.

What do buyers say about the BergHOFF Merlin All-in-One Vacuum Cleaner?

Rated 4.5 out of 5 from 86 ratings.

Where can I buy the BergHOFF Merlin All-in-One Vacuum Cleaner?

10 stores we checked sell it, including Wayfair, BergHOFF, Target, Walmart, Boscov's.

BergHOFF Merlin All-in-One Vacuum Cleaner

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BergHOFF Merlin All-in-One Vacuum Cleaner

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$139.99at TargetChecked 6 h ago

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Lowest price today: $139.99 at Target (checked Nov 10, 2026).
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Our take on the BergHOFF Merlin All-in-One Vacuum Cleaner

The BergHOFF Merlin is a bagless canister-style vacuum with a HEPA filter and a light 5 lb body. It is built for quick everyday pickups on hard floors and low-pile rugs rather than deep carpet cleaning. Owners rate it well overall, and its main draw is a simple, easy-to-carry design with washable filtration. Against full-size canisters it gives up suction power and bin capacity, so it suits small homes and light messes more than whole-house cleaning.

Best forSmall apartments and studio flatsHard floors and low-pile rugsQuick daily crumbs and pet hair pickupsShoppers who want HEPA filtration without a bulky machine

Pros

Light at 5 lb, easy to carry between rooms
Bagless bin means no bags to buy
HEPA filter traps fine dust and allergens
Simple setup and emptying
Compact enough to store in a closet

Cons

Suction is modest for deep carpet
Small bin fills fast on bigger jobs
Short reach without extension tools
Corded design limits where you can take it

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BergHOFF Merlin All-in-One Vacuum Cleaner price history

Lowest price we've seen: $139.99 on Nov 10 at Wayfair. Tracked across 10 stores since Nov 10.

What reviewers say

4.5 / 586 ratings

Owners give the Merlin strong marks for being light, easy to empty and good on hard floors. Several note it struggles on thick carpet and needs frequent bin emptying.

What people mention

WeightPraisedOwners like that it is easy to lift and carry from room to room.
FiltrationPraisedThe HEPA filter is seen as a real plus for dust and allergy sufferers.
SuctionMixedFine on hard floors, but owners say it lacks power on thicker carpet.
Bin sizeCriticisedThe dust bin fills quickly, so bigger jobs mean frequent emptying.
BuildMixedOwners describe it as simple and practical but not heavy-duty.

Specifications

Bagless: Yes
HEPA Filter: Yes
Color: Green
Weight: 5 lb

Questions and answers

Is the Merlin good for carpet?: It handles low-pile rugs and light carpet traffic. On thick or deep-pile carpet, owners report weak pickup, so a stronger upright is a better fit.
Does it need bags?: No. It is bagless, so you empty the bin and rinse the filter instead of buying bags.
What does the HEPA filter do?: It traps fine dust and common allergens before air leaves the vacuum, which helps in homes with allergies.
How heavy is it?: It weighs about 5 lb, light enough to carry up stairs and between rooms one-handed.
Is it corded or cordless?: It is a corded vacuum, so you stay tethered to a wall outlet but never wait on a charge.
Who is it best for?: Small homes, hard floors and quick daily cleanups. Whole-house carpet cleaning needs a more powerful machine.
Where is the BergHOFF Merlin All-in-One Vacuum Cleaner cheapest?: At Target, for $139.99, as of our latest check.
What do buyers say about the BergHOFF Merlin All-in-One Vacuum Cleaner?: Rated 4.5 out of 5 from 86 ratings.
Where can I buy the BergHOFF Merlin All-in-One Vacuum Cleaner?: 10 stores we checked sell it, including Wayfair, BergHOFF, Target, Walmart, Boscov's.