Jet Force™ Technology Bagless Upright Vacuum Cleaner MC-UL425 Clean powerfully with cyclonic suction and hourglass dust cup Durable 12-amp motor delivers strong cleaning performance HEPA vacuum cleaner filter maintains a healthier indoor environment Convenient automatic cord reel and air turbine pet tool on board Separates the dust and air via centrifugal force and a unique hour glass dust container construction, allowing for no loss of suction.The hour glass dust cup shape forces large debris towards the bottom of the cup, due to pressure difference in the middle and bottom of the cup, and away from the filter to prevent clogging and to reduce filter maintenance. Experience a powerful clean and no loss of suction thanks to the bagless cyclonic system with 9X cyclonic power. This technology utilizes 9 cylinders for multicyclonic dirt separation and cleaner exhaust air. The HEPA filter captures small particles, irritants, and pollutants. Pet Hair Air Turbine Brush

Quick Draw Wand with Tools on Board The stretch hose, wand, dusting brush, and crevice tool are attached to the vacuum, allowing instant access to powerful, above-floor cleaning.hoover constellation vacuum cleaner c1960 Automatically Adjusts to the proper setting for just about any carpet.beamco vacuum cleaners A 13” wide nozzle lets you clean larger areas in less time.miele vacuum cleaners 8790Great vacuum from Panasonic - lightweight, lossless suction comparable to Dyson. But read on for side-by-side comparisons...We tested *most* of the top-selling vacuums on Amazon, in side-by-side tests. First, two observations:(1) Dyson is not the "best" vacuum ever made, but they do have the best marketing.

If you're looking for the "best" vacuum, let's reframe the question a little bit - perhaps what's the best vacuum under $500 or under $1000? If you're looking for the "best", be prepared to spend a minimum of $2,000-$3,000 for a commercial upright or whole-house system.(2) About rating systems - only side-by-side comparisons make sense to us. A friend owns a Ferrari, and complains about expensive tune-ups. He would give his Ferrari 3 stars on a bad day, 4 stars on a good day. My dad really likes his Hyundai, and would give it 5 stars. Does that make Hyundai better than Ferrari? We believe only in comparing apples to apples.Wish we could just say "XYZ is the best at everything, buy it!" ... but the fact is, each vacuum has its pros and cons. Some are better at area rugs & stairs, some are better at carpet, some are flawless for smaller homes/apartments but not great for larger houses. Read on for comparisons:==========PANASONICOk, to stick with the car analogy ... the engine isn't really the most important thing.

Even if your car had a Ferrari engine, the overall performance varies by the comfort of the seats, how smooth is the ride, the settings & controls, how noisy is it, etc.This Panasonic has a Ferrari motor, as good as Dyson. You won't find a better motor. But that does not make it equivalent - it's a much different vacuum. Here is the breakdown:PRO: It is the lightest of all the premium vacuums we tested. Very cool, very easy to maneuver.CON: That means, everything on it is small, including the filter. Requires frequent changing.PRO: Retractable cord, auto-height adjustment (i.e., no manual low-high settings),CON: The auto-height adjustment doesn't work on all surfaces, and the brush continues to roll when attachments are used (i.e. on hardwood floors)PRO: Lossless suction (like Dyson) and bagless filterCON: The "hourglass" filter design doesn't really work unless you're only vacuuming small areas at a time. I was hoping this vacuum would require less rinsing of the filter due to this design, but no, it actually requires more frequent rinsing, especially for pet owners.

Summary of the Panasonic: I'm actually very impressed, but it really depends on your individual needs. For example, we have several different flooring types in our house (carpet, hardwood with area rugs, tile, etc) and this vacuum is probably better suited for someone with all carpet. Before you buy, I strongly suggest you check out the Eureka Airspeed &/or the Hoover Windtunnel. Read on for comparisons...==========DYSON:The least expensive Dyson is the (Dyson DC33 Multi-Floor Upright) currently selling on Amazon for $349-399. If you absolutely need a Dyson to impress the neighbors, this is the best bang for your buck.However, after testing over a dozen different models, we discovered several brands for around $100 that perform just as well. Does the Dyson live up to its marketing claims? YES it does in our opinion, fantastic quality and lossless suction.But here's an interesting experiment - look for Dyson on craigslist from just about any major city. You'll find dozens of people with buyer's remorse, who paid full price for a Dyson, realized that much less expensive models perform just as well, and are trying to sell their barely used Dysons in an attempt to recoup their investment.==========HOOVER WINDTUNNEL:These are fantastic vacuums, nearly on par with the Dyson, and currently the #1 selling upright vacuum on Amazon.

They have near-lossless suction, lots of attachments, & bagless. We would put them as almost exactly on par with the Bissell Helix, but currently the (Hoover WindTunnel) is only $99 on Amazon.The auto-rewind cord is a commonly reported malfunction (the one we tested started to lose its spring after about 20 minutes, like an old set of window shades) and both the brush & belts tend to fail early as well. But as previously mentioned, all vacuums have drawbacks and design quirks. A huge perk is that the WindTunnel has a rinsable filter. Based on bang-for-your-buck, this is our top recommendation along with the Eureka Airspeed. You can't go wrong with it.==========EUREKA AIRSPEED:There are several different Airspeed models (Amazon currently sells the "Gold" model for $110). There are three different standard "Airspeed" models at Walmart ranging from $98 to $135, which is what we tested. They all have slightly different features - bagged vs. bagless, see-through brushroll, etc.In our tests, the bagless models performed on par with the Dyson.

The Airspeed had slightly better sustained suction than the Hoover WindTunnel, if you keep the filter clean. For around $100, both the Hoover & the Airspeed can hold their own against just about any other vacuum in the under $600 price point.==========SHARK:Shark has done a major turnaround in recent years, with extremely respectable upright vacuums with impressive suction. The 2 popular models are the (Navigator Upright) currently selling for $150 on Amazon, and the (Shark Navigator Lift-Away) for $199.Basically these are great vacuums, almost as good as the Hoover WindTunnel or Eureka Airspeed. However the price point is higher for basically the same performance, so you're really paying for the amenities, like the lift-away feature. The lift-away is very cool, but unless you absolutely need it, we still recommend going with the under $100 Eureka or Hoover.If you're looking at the Liftaway because you like the idea of having a canister vac, consider buying a separate canister vac (you'll still end up saving money, *if* you have the storage space).

Or consider getting a nice lightweight shop vac with a long hose (we like the Ridgid 4 Gallon Portable Shop Vac, which is $91 on Amazon but only $50 at Home Depot. If you don't have the space for two devices, the Liftaway is a terrific option.==========ORECK:The Oreck 8 lb. Upright  is a fantastic vacuum, out of the box there's nothing under $1,000 with better suction. Currently the price is $167 on Amazon, which is a fantastic price point (retail is about $350). The Oreck is known for their strong motors that last forever and ever.However, it is not a lossless suction (you must keep it clean, change the bag, etc., to keep the performance up), and there are no attachments whatsoever - no hose, no stair brush, etc. A great buy if you just need an upright vacuum with no amenities.==========BISSELL CLEANVIEW HELIX:The Bissell Helix Cleanview is a step up from the previous Helix models (such as the Power Helix - this model is updated, just a few more amenities), but the suction performs the same.

The suction is quite impressive at first, maybe 90-95% as strong as the Dyson.The difference is, the "Helix" sorts out the large debris, but the small debris still ends up in the filter and WILL eventually clog it. Not a big deal - replace the filter (they run about $7 for 2-packs here on Amazon), and I suggest taking apart the canister and rinsing it out, or running it through the dishwasher (top shelf, cold or luke-warm water, air dry, not heat dry).If you're a Bissel fan, this model is a great deal. But if you're just looking for great Dyson-quality suction, the Panasonic Jet Force, Hoover Windtunnel, & Eureka Airspeed performed better for the same price.==========DIRT DEVIL:We tested several models (Breeze, Easy Clean, Dynamite) - they are all basically the same, just different price points depending on size of canister, number of attachments, and size of motor (10 amp vs 12 amp).All performed basically the same - mediocre suction, easy clogging, poor design (many right-angle turns for pet hair &/or debris to clog up).