I had an 8 pound (original upright) Oreck that did a great job on all kinds of floors. Had bags, but they weren't horrible.
Advantages: easy to maneuver, great motor, smaller footprint for storage
Disadvantages: Wand attachment was awkward to use. I like using a crevice tool.... that part didn't cut it for me.
I now have a (no bag) Dyson with the ball pivot. It's not my favorite to use at all, but picks up fine. Took me awhile to get the hang of driving it, and you must be an octopus to figure out the built in attachment contraptions.
Too much money too.
If I ever buy another, it will be a lightweight one with a wand that I can wear like a backpack. Seriously.
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