Oreck Commercial BB900DGR XL Pro 5 Super Compact Canister Vacuum: A newcomer to our shortlist, this portable model packs a lot of attachments ... all the debris and dust until full.

David Oreck himself usually starred in the ads, and when he did, he'd always cheerfully proclaim the merits of his machine, the 8-pound Oreck XL. The XL had the look of a complete clunker ...

a powerful bagless vacuum that comes with a ton of attachments for cleaning various surfaces. The best canister vacuums suck up dirt and dust from your floors without creating a ton of noise.