Consumer Reports

CR’s take: The Kenmore 200 Series 81214 rates Very Good at cleaning carpet and earns top marks for cleaning bare floors and removing pet hair. It gets only an average score for emissions, though, so if you have allergies, consider a vacuum that scores higher on that test. Suction through the hose is impressive, making this a good choice if you often use attachments. But like the Kenmore canister above, it’s a bit noisy.

CR’s take: The Kenmore 200 Series 81214 rates Very Good at cleaning carpet and earns top marks for cleaning bare floors and removing pet hair. It gets only an average score for emissions, however, so if you have allergies, consider a vacuum that scores higher on that test. Suction through the hose is impressive, making this a good choice if you often use attachments to clean fabrics like curtains or upholstery. But like the Kenmore canister above, this one is a bit noisy.

Bagged Canister Vacuum Comparison