11 Best Canister Vacuums (Review) In 2020

The cyclonic action of the BISSELL Zing Bagless Caniser Vacuum delivers powerful and continuous suction that works equally well on carpets and hard floors. This canister vacuum cleaner is compact and lightweight enough to move easily from one room to another using the useful carry handle. It features a swivel steering design that makes it exceptionally easy to use – you can get around furniture and other obstacles in the home without difficulty.

Supplied with an airflow regulator, when you want to change from carpet to hard floor mode you simply flip a switch, and this device becomes almost as efficient as a steam cleaner. As it is a bagless canister vacuum, emptying it out is simple – you just press a button and the dirt cup lid opens. Filtration is provided by the post-motor filter that collects fine dust and particles and stops them from being recirculated into your home. These filters can be used over again once you have washed them. There is a full 15 feet of cord that retract when you press a button and it comes with a floor tool, crevice tool, and dusting brush.

The Miele Classic C1 Pure Suction Canister Vacuum delivers precision German engineering and superior suction power. The 1,200 Watt bagged canister vacuum is lightweight and highly maneuverable – it can reach around and under furniture. There are six different suction power settings accessed via the rotary dial suitable for a range of different floor surfaces.

The superior suction power of the vortex motor is matched by the Miele AirClean System. These Miele vacuums have a Miele FilterBag and a motor protection filter as well as an AirClean exhaust filter that ensures that the air is highly filtered before it is discharged back into the room. The long power cord contributes to the maximum cleaning radius of 29.5 feet. The Miele combination floorhead can be used on both hard floors and low-pile carpet and you switch between the two using a footswitch. The floorhead also has a metal sole plate so that it can pass across surfaces with ease and it has rubberized wheels so that it will not scratch the floor. In addition to the floorhead, it comes with a dusting brush, an upholstery tool, and a crevice tool that all clip conveniently to the hose so that you will always know where they are.

Offering both powerful and variable suction at a price that won’t break the bank, the BISSELL Zing Lightweight Bagged Canister Vacuum makes short work of cleaning bare floors, rugs, and all those high up awkward areas in the home. With just the flick of a foot-operated switch, you can move from carpet to hard floor and slide the power control to get as much suction as you need. Thanks to the lightweight design (it weighs just 8 pounds) and useful carry handle, you can easily hold it as you maneuver around the furniture.

The 15 foot cord allows you to reach areas far away from the power socket and it automatically rewinds when you are finished. The multi-surface floor tool has a telescopic wand and swivel steering for perfect maneuverability and control. This vacuum cleaner also comes with a crevice tool and a dusting brush. It is supplied with five dustbags with a capacity of 2.5 liters that are easy to remove and washable filters that are placed both before and after the motor.

One of the best canister vacuums in terms of value for money, the Eureka Mighty Mite 3670G Corded Canister Vacuum Cleaner weighs less than 9 pounds but has a 2.5 liter capacity canister and comes with either 2 or 5 bags for quick and efficient dust removal in the home. You can use it on hardwood floors and tiles and for carpet cleaning.

These 12 amp canister vacuums come with a quick-release 20 foot power cord and a powerful brush that deep cleans carpets. It also has a set of tools for cleaning stairs and upholstery. The vacuum creates powerful suction to clean up pet hair and can reach into awkward areas. This canister vacuum even has two extension wands for your extension cord so that you can reach high-up areas. It features a triple filtration system that works with the bag system to produce efficient suction. You can even use the handy blower port for cleaning debris from your yard or garage.

The Miele Complete C3 Marin Canister Vacuum is one of the premium Miele vacuums suitable for use on low and medium-pile carpets and rugs and on hardwood and all smooth flooring. These high-end vacuums are one of the best models for suction and functionality. The Miele Complete C3 features a robust vortex motor with an automatic setting and 6 speed settings that you control using a footswitch.

Included with the Complete C3, there is an electrically-powered carpet tool fitted with a wide brush roll. It can be used on carpets with a medium and high pile and can even be used on plush carpeting. It has a swivel neck and the height can be adjusted to five levels making the Complete C3 amongst the best canister vacuums in terms of versatility. It also has an LED light so that you have a clear view of what you are cleaning at low light levels. The Parquet Twister head can rotate around 180 degrees which makes it agile enough for all areas of bare floors. It comes with a range of accessories and a telescopic stainless steel wand. The HEPA filter traps 99.9% of all dust particles that can damage the lungs.

For households that want a Miele canister vacuum but don’t want to pay out for the most expensive models, the Miele Complete C2 Hard Floor Canister Vacuum may be the best option. It offers excellent carpet cleaning and is also suitable for bare floors. The compact C2 model features a 1,200 watt vortex motor and there are six suction settings to choose from using the rotary dial. The Miele AirClean sealed system ensures that no dust escapes and that it all enters the 4.76 quart filter bag after passing through the AirClean filter.

The Miele Compact C2 weighs 19.5 pounds with an ergonomic handle to make it easy to carry around and has castor wheels that will not mark delicate floors. It offers an adjustable working height thanks to the stainless steel telescopic wand into which the floorhead locks securely. The Miele Compact C2 has a 33-inch cleaning radius and is supplied with a Parquet Twister floorhead brush that is gentle enough for parquet floors, an integrated dusting brush, an upholstery tool, and a crevice tool.

The Miele Compact C1 Pure Suction Powerline Canister Vacuum uses its 1,200 Watt vortex motor to provide superior suction over six power settings to achieve the best cleaning results. The suction settings are selected using a large rotary dial with pictorial settings so you know which one to choose for which floor surface.

This Miele compact canister vacuum is supplied with a combined floor head that can be used for hardwood floors, tiles and carpets. The Miele floor head is fitted with a metal sole plate to make it glide across surfaces and rubberized wheels so that it will not damage delicate floor surfaces. Using the stainless steel wand, it can reach a cleaning radius of 29.5 feet. It comes with three Miele accessories for versatile cleaning all over the home. You get a dusting brush, an upholstery tool and a useful narrow tool for reaching into crevices. They all clip to the hose when not in use and they make it easy to get at those hard to reach areas in the home. This is one of the best canister vacuums in terms of filtration. The Miele filtration system makes sure that the dust ends up in the dust bag and does not get back into the room. There is a motor protection filter and an exhaust filter as well as a self-sealing collar where the bag attaches.

Arguably the best canister vacuum in terms of portability, the Oreck Commercial Pro Compact Canister Vacuum has a 30 foot power cord allowing you to reach wherever you want to around the house or in your car and the cord wraps neatly at the side of the vacuum when it is not in use. Despite the fact that it only weighs five pounds, this canister vacuum has an impressive one quart capacity. The vacuum hose is four feet long which makes it easier for cleaning high up areas.

The powerful vortex motor creates a vacuum that is strong enough to pick up pet hair and for carpet cleaning all over the home. These canister vacuums are supplied with a disposable bag and filters. The vacuums also have a full set of tools and accessories.

For cleaning all over the home and the office, the Atrix AHC-1 Portable Turbo Canister Vacuum makes it easy to get to all areas thanks to the telescopic wand with 17 adjustment settings. It has a lightweight and portable design yet offers suction power comparable to the larger commercial canister vacuums. There are three possible suction speeds on this canister vacuum powered by the 1400 watt motor. This allows you to choose the right amount of suction for any task. You can go from hardwood floors to curtains by simply adjusting the suction.

This is one of the best canister vacuums in terms of filtration. The six quart bag features HEPA filtration to remove dirt, pet dander, and pollen from the air stream using three stages of filtration. There are no excuses for you using the vacuum when the bag is full – an indicator light illuminates when the bag requires changing. It comes with several useful attachments including a floor tool, a turbo brush (air-driven), a round dust brush, a crevice nozzle, and an upholstery nozzle.

The Bissell Hard Floor Expert Multi-Cyclonic Bagless Canister Vacuum is a powerful but maneuverable canister vacuum that is one of the best choices if you have a lot of hard floors in your home. This 67.6 fluid ounce capacity canister vacuum has a turbine foot that has been designed to remove tough dirt and has a cleaning path of 11 inches. A stand out feature is the transparent window giving a clear view of the rotating brush as it is brushing up the dirt.

These canister vacuums also have a dirt tank that opens from the bottom to make emptying both speedy and mess-free. It has a lightweight design (8.3 ounces) and has a strong carry handle. The 18-feet power cord rewinds with a press of the button. The vacuums canister also comes with a multi-surface foot.

Homes with pets need a powerful canister vacuum that can cope with pet hair and dander and all the dirt that pets track back into the house. The Dyson Cinetic Big Ball Animal Canister Vacuum cleaners do all this and a lot more. Each vacuum features 36 Dyson Cinetic Big Ball tips which are highly efficient at separating tiny dust particles from the air stream. This prevents clogging and increases suction power. The Dyson Cinetic big ball vacuums offer the ultimate in hassle-free cleaning. They have no vacuum filters that need to be washed out or replaced and no vacuum bags that need to be emptied and replaced.

The self-righting design ensures that it gets back into an upright position when it flips over, saving you time and effort. The canister of the vacuum empties quickly and without you having to touch the dust – it also ejects trapped dust as it empties. The turbine cleaning head floor brush has carbon fiber filaments that are excellent at picking up fine dust and the stiff nylon bristles are great for removing ground-in dirt. Thanks to the articulating handle and the rotating wand, you can clean in a 360-degree arc and have complete control. The total reach of this canister vacuum is 35 feet.