I looked on Consumer Reports. Highest upright rated is Hoover
WindTunnel Self Propelled Ultra U6439-900 at $300. Highest rated
cannister is the $350 Kenmore (Sears) Progressive 24614.

The second-lowest rated cannister is the Rainbow e-series E-2, out of
15 listed. It sells for $1350. It rates negative on Cleaning Bare
Floors, and also on Noise.