The Japanese vacuum cleaner market is now dominated by cordless stick cleaners. However, cord-type canister-type vacuum cleaners are still alive and well.

In contrast to the cordless stick cleaner, which is easy to use and has a small turning radius, the cord-type canister vacuum cleaner has the advantage of being able to clean without worrying about the remaining battery level (= drive time). In addition, the paper pack type, which is the mainstream of the canister type, has a running cost, but you can just throw away the paper pack and replace it. Unlike the cyclone type, there is no need to disassemble the dust cup and clean the filter, etc., and the structure and procedure are simple, so there is still strong support for its ease of use.

Canister Vacuum Cleaner (Amazon)

Like stick cleaners, canister vacuum cleaners are becoming lighter. Recently, the weight of the main body is as light as about 2 kg, and some models are easy to carry even when moving on stairs. We have also devised a head brush to improve the ability to collect dust, and there are also products with high functionality that enable efficient cleaning and maintenance.

Panasonic J Concept MC-JP840K

Achieve the lightest level with a canister vacuum cleaner

The Panasonic J Concept MC-JP840K weighs 2.0 kg and is the lightest paper pack type canister vacuum cleaner. The secret to weight reduction is the adoption of PPFRP (PP fiber reinforced plastic), which is an advanced material that achieves both lightness and strength, and a high-efficiency motor made of aluminum, which is compact and lightweight. The total weight of the hose, extension pipe, and nozzle is as light as 1.5 kg, and it can be cleaned lightly.

A "non-tangling brush" is used for the head. The unique shape consisting of a pair of conical brushes makes it difficult for hair and lint to get entangled, reducing the burden of maintenance. The suction work rate is 300 to about 100W, and the suction power is also powerful.

The selling price on Amazon is about 52,000 yen.

Panasonic J Concept MC-JP840K (Amazon)

Hitachi Karu Pack CV-KP900J

You can suck up dust when you push or pull!

The Hitachi Karupak CV-KP900J is a head that uses a mechanism that opens and closes the rear flap according to the push-pull operation, and features a "powerful smart head" that can absorb dust not only when pushing but also when pulling. The tip of the head is also equipped with a "garbage clear light" function. In addition to illuminating the front with the white LED, the green LED makes it easier to see the dust and prevents the dust from being left behind.

In addition, the loop-shaped brush tip uses a "karaman brush" that makes it difficult for hair to get entangled. While the suction work rate is modest at about 340 to 50 W, in combination with a full range of head functions, the driving noise is suppressed to 57 to about 51 dB, while both ease of handling and dust removal ability are achieved.

The weight of the main body is 2.3 kg, and there are also a variety of attachments that come with 3 points: a brush, a broom brush, and a mouthpiece for gaps. The selling price on Amazon is about 47,000 yen.

Hitachi Karu Pack CV-KP900J (Amazon)

Mitsubishi Electric Be-K TC-FD2A

Plenty of capacity paper pack saves time and money

Mitsubishi Electric Be-K TC-FD2A is a paper pack type canister vacuum cleaner with a suction power of 500 to about 100W and a high suction power. The weight of the main body is 2.4 kg, and the dust collection volume of the paper pack is as large as 1.5 L, so the number of replacements is small, labor can be saved, and running costs can be reduced.

The angle of the brush can be changed with a single touch, and the attached attachment "2WAY Long Nozzle" that can be used in high places and in gaps in furniture is also unique. The driving sound is 65 to about 58 dB.

The selling price on Amazon is about 30,000 yen.

Mitsubishi Electric Be-K TC-FD2A (Amazon)

Toshiba VC-PH9

The head designed for "floor pita" enters a gap of about 6.5 cm.

Toshiba VC-PH9 is a paper pack type canister vacuum cleaner with a body weight of 2.3 kg and a suction power of 350 to about 20 W. Adopting a self-propelled carbon head, it can strongly scrape out dust with a light operation.

The round shape makes it easy to operate with the "Rakuwaza Free Grip" that allows you to hold any position. The head designed for "floor pita" can fit into a gap of about 6.5 cm, and can be thoroughly cleaned under furniture. The driving sound is 65dB to about 61dB.

The selling price on Amazon is about 18,000 yen.

Toshiba VC-PH9 (Amazon)

The products in the article are recommended by the Engadget Japanese team. The information posted is as of the time of writing the article (October 6, 2021), and the selling price and inventory status are constantly changing.

Canister Vacuum Cleaner (Amazon)