These are the best vacuums of 2017

When is a vacuum worth this much money? Starting at around $650, the German-made C3 series might be expensive--but if you want the best, you've found it. The C3's powerful motor is astonishingly quiet, and the models we tested had the best dirt and debris pickup we've ever seen. Parts fit together and attachments slide on like they were precision machined. You can even get upscale versions with velvet bumpers that won't damage your furniture.