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.

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.

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.

The Players The Kenmore Elite Pet Friendly 31150 upright retails for $350. It's a bagged vacuum cleaner with a 35-foot cord, and it weighs in at 21 pounds.

Vacuum bags tend to hold more debris and need to be changed less often than a bagless vacuum canister, says Chris Kobrick, director of Kenmore product management.

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

Consumer Reports shares the best upright vacuums, based on lab tests for cleaning up carpet, bare floors, and pet hair.