There are a lot of vacuums to choose from out there. The CNET Appliances team has already delved into the cute and somewhat unpredictable world of robot vacuums and today we're expanding to uprights.

As a longtime apartment dweller, I’ve tried many of the best vacuum cleaners to find one that works for my living space. I’ve had my hands on Dysons, Bissells and Dirt Devils (plus a few robot vacuums ...