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One major decision to make when selecting a canister vacuum is whether to choose a bagged or bagless design. There are pros and cons to each option. Bags keep dust and allergens tightly confined, while bagless vacuums tend to be easier to empty. A vacuum's filter system is another consideration. High-efficiency particulate air (HEPA) filtration is superior, as it captures almost all dust, dander, mites, and other particles. Other common filtration systems in cheap canister vacuums are standard and micro. Features such as weight, cord length, hose length, and attachments can make canister vacuums easier to use. Typically a budget canister vacuum comes with a one-year warranty, so the two-year warranty on the Dirt Devil 082700 Vision stands out.

Design Filter Type Weight Cord Length Hose Length Attachments Warranty
Bagless HEPA Doesn’t say 25 feet 6 feet Telescopic chrome wands, crevice tool, dusting brush, furniture nozzle, powered hand tool, deluxe floor brush, filter cleaning brush 1 year
Dirt Devil 082700 Vision estimated price $125
Bagless HEPA 10.9 pounds 20 feet 6 feet Upholstery tool, crevice tool, dusting brush, floor nozzle, carpet nozzle 2 years parts and motor
Eureka Maxima 972B estimated price $50
Bagged Standard 13 pounds 16 feet Doesn’t say Two telescopic wands, crevice nozzle, mini dusting brush 1 year
Kenmore Magic Blue Canister Vacuum 24195 estimated price $100
Bagged Micro 10 pounds 20.7 feet 5 feet One-touch telescopic wand, air turbine brush nozzle 1 year
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