Our Recommended Vacuums

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Finding the right vacuum cleaner isn't easy. That's why we've compiled a list of some of our best vacuums, outlined their features, and organized them by price in order to simplify your purchasing decision. 

Best Upright Vacuum Cleaners

   

Price Range

Standout Feature:

Ideal For:

Hoover 085590 Featherlite

Dirt Devil 085590 Featherlite Upright Vacuum

Under $100

Automatic edge cleaning for baseboards and other hard-to-reach areas Mostly carpeted surfaces, baseboards, and upholstery

Bissell 3920 Pet Hair Eraser

Bissell 3920 Pet Hair Eraser Upright Vacuum

Under $150

Pet contour tool and pet hair lifter easily removes pet hair Homes with pets and mostly carpet

Eureka 4870MZ Boss SmartVac

Eureka 4870MZ Boss SmartVac Upright Vacuum

Under $200

Consumers Digest Best Buy based on performance and design Carpet, bare floors, stairs, and upholstery

Miele S163 Universal

Miele S163 Universal Upright Vacuum

Under $350

Consumers Digest Best Buy for quality and performance Carpet, rugs, and hard floors

SEBO 9570AM X4

SEBO 9570AM X4 Upright Vacuum

Over $500 Hospital-grade S-Class filtration with over 99% efficiency Ideal for allergy and asthma suffers; pet owners

Best Canister Vacuum Cleaners

   

Price Range

Standout Feature:

Ideal For:

Emer 905000U Botticelli

Emer 905000U Botticelli Canister Vacuum

Under $150

360° swivel caster wheel system for easy maneuverability Combination surfaces with carpet and hard floors

Panasonic MC-CG467

Panasonic MC-CG4667 Canister Vacuum

Under $200

Includes 3-in-1 multi-surface brush for true versatility Wood floors; long/short pile carpet

Bosch BSA2100 Compact Plus

Bosch BSA2100UC Compact Plus Canister Vacuum

Under $250

Air Clean II filter system keeps your floors and air clean Combination surfaces with carpet and hard floors

Panasonic MC-CG973

Panasonic MC-CG973 Canister Vacuum

Under $350

Includes range of tools including bare floor brush and crevice tool Combination surfaces with carpet and hard floors

Miele S5280 Callisto

Miele S5280 Callisto Canister Vacuum

Over $500

Consumers Digest Best Buy for performance and design Combination surfaces with carpet and hard floors

Best Bagless Vacuum Cleaners

   

Price Range

Standout Feature:

Ideal For:

Bissell 35766 Cleanview II

Bissell 35766 Cleanview II Bagless Vacuum

Under $100

Incredible suction despite bagless design Carpet, bare floors, stairs, upholstery, and autos

Dirt Devil 087400 Vision

Dirt Devil 087400 Vision Self-Propelled Bagless Vacuum

Under $150

Self-propelled technology lets you vacuum in forward and reverse with ease Carpet, upholstery, and stairs

Bissell 37604 Lift-Off Pet

Bissell 37604 Pet Lift-Off Revolution

Under $200

Pet hair turbo brush removes pet hair from floors and furniture Homes with pets and mostly carpet

Panasonic MC-UL675

Panasonic MC-UL675 Bagless Vacuum Cleaner

Under $300

Built-in performance indicator and dirt sensor keeps your floors cleaner Mostly carpeted surfaces and rugs

Best Commercial Vacuum Cleaners

   

Price Range

Standout Feature:

Ideal For:

ProTeam 104867 ProCare 15XP

ProTeam 104867 ProCare 15XP

Over $500

Dual motor system results in superior suction Commercial areas with mostly carpets

Emer 9020210U Michelangelo

Emer 9020210U Michelangelo Wet/Dry

Under $350

Powerful 1200-watt motor with 67-inch water lift Wet and/or dry spills in commercial settings

Shop-Vac 9621800 Ultra Pro

Shop-Vac 9621800 Ultra Pro Wet/Dry

Under $200

Includes a full range of tools including concentrator nozzle and crevice tool Wet and/or dry spills in residential or commercial settings

Royal RY4001

Royal RY4001 Backpack Vacuum

Under $450

Features chiropractor-designed harness and waist support for comfort Commercial settings

Royal MRYC200

Royal MRYC200 Floor Buffer

Under $1000

All metal-construction and twin-capacitor motor Hard floors in commercial and industrial settings

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