tldr; Budget bagged upright with lift-off canister. Beats Dyson at half price, great for pet hair on carpet.
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Best praise vs top criticism for Kenmore 600 Series Bagged Canister
“If you need below $300, check out the Kenmore 600 series canisters. They offer excellent cleaning ability and filtration in your price range. Alternatively, the Kenmore Intuition upright also rates well. YouTube has great reviews of both. For an upgrade pick, I would spring for the Sebo Dart another commenter mentioned. That vacuum comes with a 10 year warranty if bought from an authorized Sebo dealer and the brand has a loyal following here. You can read about the similar Sebo Felix on Wirecutter (the Dart is amazing slightly more basic model).”
“I would not get a cordless vacuum as your primary machine and I would especially avoid Shark due to them being built to be disposable. Would you consider a bagged canister vacuum? Your mixed flooring types would be a great candidate for this style of cleaner, and there are some pretty good options in your budget like the Kenmore 600 or 400 series.”
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