I found the Bissell Powerforce at Walmart for like 40 bucks.
It is bagless, which I insist upon, and has a washable filter. Mind you I have not had washed the filter in the year that I have owned it.
This vac is so powerful that it sucked a long tube sock right down the hose. I had to pull it out with pliers.
There are five height adjustments for hardwood floors like mine, to a 70’s shag like your parent’s.

I have nothing bad to say about this product, which makes for really boring reading.