Dirt Devil Bagless Canister Vacuum vs Dirt Devil Endura Express Upright Vacuum

The Endura Express is the safer pick for most homes: it is a corded upright with a long track record and over 300 ratings at 4.2. The Dirt Devil canister is the better choice if you clean stairs, car interiors and under low furniture, because the canister body follows you and the floor head slides under couches. The canister lists stronger filtration on paper (HEPA H12) and a bigger 2.7 L dirt cup, but owners say its wand is short and tall users have to bend. Neither is a premium machine; both are simple bagless cleaners with plastic builds.

• Choose the Dirt Devil bagless canister if you need to clean stairs, car interiors and under beds, and you want a large dirt cup and HEPA filtration.
• Choose the Dirt Devil Endura Express if you want a simple upright for carpeted floors with a grab-and-go design and a large base of owner ratings.