The best bagged vacuums come in either upright or canister designs, have easy-to-remove bags, and have a HEPA filtration system, if your reasons for buying are allergy-related.

Kenmore has produced high-quality vacuum cleaners for over 80 years and the brand is one of the best known today.

We tested nine of the best canister vacuums to see how they compare with suction power, ease of use and design. Four stood out as the absolute best.

Kenmore has produced high-quality vacuum cleaners for over 80 years and the brand is one of the best known today.

Kenmore has produced high-quality vacuum cleaners for over 80 years and the brand is one of the best known today.

Kenmore has produced high-quality vacuum cleaners for over 80 years and the brand is one of the best known today.

Kenmore has produced high-quality vacuum cleaners for over 80 years and the brand is one of the best known today.

Kenmore has produced high-quality vacuum cleaners for over 80 years and the brand is one of the best known today.

Kenmore has produced high-quality vacuum cleaners for over 80 years and the brand is one of the best known today.