Canister vacuums tend to get overlooked, but their performance and versatility make them worth considering. While they can be bulky, they're corded, so you never have to worry about running out of battery mid-session, which makes them especially well-suited to larger homes. Their long hoses and wands give you reach that most stick vacuums can't match, letting you clean under furniture, along stairs, and into tight corners. The best canister vacuums feature effective filtration to keep fine dust out of your air, are maneuverable enough to follow you from room to room, and have swappable floorheads or tools so you can adapt to different surfaces when needed.