Hoover WindTunnel 3 Max Performance Pet vs Kenmore Intuition Lift-Up Bagged Upright Vacuum

Quick take: The Kenmore Intuition Lift-Up Bagged Upright Vacuum costs $9 less.

SpecHoover WindTunnel 3 Max Performance PetKenmore Intuition Lift-Up Bagged Upright Vacuum
Price~$199~$190
TypeUprightUpright
SuctionNot disclosedNot disclosed
BatteryCordedCorded
Navigation
FiltrationHEPA media filter + carbon layerAllergenSeal System, HEPA bags
CordlessNoNo
BaggedNoYes
Noise
Dustbin1.5 qt
Water tank
Self-empty dockNoNo
Auto mop washingNoNo
Hot water washingNoNo
Obstacle avoidanceNoNo
Carpet detectionNoNo
Auto mop liftingNoNo
Multi-floor mappingNoNo
App controlNoNo
Dimensions
Weight18 lbsunder 15 lbs
Warranty3 years1 year

Pros & cons

Hoover WindTunnel 3 Max Performance Pet

  • Strong pet-hair pickup on carpet for the price
  • 13-cyclone system maintains suction as the cup fills
  • HEPA + carbon filtration helps with pet dander and odor
  • Bottom-release dirt cup for cleaner emptying
  • Comes with pet turbo tool, wand, and crevice tool
  • 3-year warranty, longer than most sub-$200 uprights
  • No published suction figure (Hoover doesn't disclose AW or similar for this model)
  • Weaker on hardwood than on carpet in hands-on testing
  • No confirmed swivel steering — maneuvering around furniture is average at best
  • 18 lbs is heavy for a bagless upright in this price class
  • 1.5 qt dirt cup needs frequent emptying in a shedding household

Kenmore Intuition Lift-Up Bagged Upright Vacuum

  • 2-motor system keeps carpet suction from fading as the bag fills
  • AllergenSeal HEPA bag filtration
  • Lift-Up pod detaches for stairs and above-floor cleaning
  • Ships with 4 HEPA bags (one pre-installed) — no immediate refill purchase needed
  • Under 15 lbs, lighter than the No Touch BU4022
  • Lower price than the BU4022 already in the catalog
  • Kenmore doesn't publish motor wattage, exact weight, dimensions, or cord length for this model
  • Only a 1-year warranty
  • Proprietary bags are a recurring cost
  • No Amazon listing found — buy direct from Kenmore
  • Loses the automatic bag-ejection feature the pricier BU4022 has