Prolux 7000 Upright Vacuum

Heavy to carry, but not hard to push. At 22 lb the Prolux 7000 is on the heavy side, and that comes up several times. On plush and medium pile carpet it still moves easily, so the weight matters mainly on stairs and when lifting it between floors.

Carpet, very well. Hardwood, less so. The suction is usually described as very strong, picking up in a single pass on carpet, but in one case it pushed dirt around on hardwood instead. The Prolux 7000 makes most sense in a mostly carpeted home.

Yes. The built-in extending wand and onboard tools handle edges, upholstery, ceilings and the floor under tables. Because they ride on the machine, the Prolux 7000 doesn't send you hunting for an attachment mid-clean.

Prolux lists 109 CFM of airflow and 873 air watts from a 12-amp motor. The brush roll is stainless steel, and Prolux says the powerhead adjusts to carpet height on its own.

Yes. Prolux says it pairs Hospital Grade True HEPA filtration with N95-quality bags, so you'll be buying replacement bags. The 30-foot cord covers large rooms, and Prolux says it carries a 7-year warranty.