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Vacuum cleaners.(Ratings)(Buyers Guide)

Consumer Reports Annual Buying Guide

| January 01, 2004 | COPYRIGHT 2004 Consumers Union of the United States, Inc. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan.  All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group. (Hide copyright information)Copyright

You can get a very good vacuum cleaner for $150 to $300 or so; paying more doesn't buy better performance. Some of the priciest models are middling performers and come with relatively few features. Still, many of the least-expensive models compromise performance and convenience. Our tests also reveal that some otherwise-impressive machines don't excel in airflow through the hose, which means they have limited suction or they're more likely to lose suction as their bags or bins fill with dust. Two standout values, which are solid performers at superb prices, are the Eureka Boss Smart Vac Ultra 4870, $140 (upright), a CR Best Buy, and the Samsung Quiet Jet VAC-9069G, $200 ...

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