Dirt Devil PowerMax Upright Vacuum vs Dirt Devil Endura Lite Upright Vacuum

Both are budget corded Dirt Devil uprights, and the Endura Lite (UD20121) is the better pick for most people. It weighs 9 lb against 12 lb, adds a washable HEPA filter and a dusting brush, and carries a higher owner rating from fewer reviewers. The PowerMax (UD70111V) has more reach on paper, with an 8 ft hose and extension wand, and its larger sample of 1,956 ratings still averages 4.2, so it is a solid basic carpet vacuum. Neither is a deep-clean machine for thick pile or heavy pet hair.

• Choose the PowerMax if you want the longer hose and extension wand for stairs and above-floor spots, and a bigger pool of owner reviews behind it.
• Choose the Endura Lite if lighter weight, a washable HEPA filter and a dusting brush matter more to you than hose length.