One caveat: Handling this vacuum’s 23 pounds takes some muscle. In our member surveys, Kenmore canister vacuums earn midrange scores for predicted reliability and owner satisfaction.

Elite Bagged Canister Vacuum with Pet PowerMate This 22-pound bagged Kenmore features a 26-foot retractable cord and four versatile tools for tackling any surface in your home, car, or garage.

Below, in alphabetical order, we’ve listed the top bagged and bagless canister vacuums from CR’s tests. All of them impressed us with their ability to clean bare floors, and many are very good ...