We found the canister bag was easy to remove, though it’s roomy enough that we didn’t have to empty it during the testing process. We were a bit disappointed by the model’s longevity ...

The canister also has a bag-change indicator, power button and auto-retract button for its 18-foot power cord. There’s no onboard tool storage, which keeps the canister’s size down.

Below, in alphabetical order, we’ve listed the top bagged and bagless canister vacuums from CR’s tests. In addition to those picks, you’ll find more details on how we test canister vacuums ...