Kenmore 600 Series Pet Friendly Canister vs Dyson Big Ball Multi Floor
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Quick take: The Kenmore 600 Series Pet Friendly Canister costs $38 less.
| Spec | Kenmore 600 Series Pet Friendly Canister | Dyson Big Ball Multi Floor |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ~$300 | ~$338 |
| Type | Canister | Canister |
| Suction | Not disclosed | 250 AW |
| Battery | Corded | Corded |
| Navigation | — | — |
| Filtration | Sealed AllergenSeal HEPA (99.97% to 0.3 microns) | Whole-machine HEPA-sealed |
| Cordless | No | No |
| Bagged | Yes | No |
| Noise | — | — |
| Dustbin | 2.8 L | — |
| Water tank | — | — |
| Self-empty dock | No | No |
| Auto mop washing | No | No |
| Hot water washing | No | No |
| Obstacle avoidance | No | No |
| Carpet detection | No | No |
| Auto mop lifting | No | No |
| Multi-floor mapping | No | No |
| App control | No | No |
| Dimensions | — | — |
| Weight | 24 lbs | 17 lbs |
| Warranty | 1 year | 5 years |
Pros & cons
Kenmore 600 Series Pet Friendly Canister
- ✓Electrically driven Pet PowerMate digs pet hair out of carpet like premium machines
- ✓Sealed AllergenSeal HEPA filtration at a budget price
- ✓Bagged disposal with a roomy 2.8 L bag
- ✓Pop-N-Go floor brush stows onboard for instant hard-floor swaps
- ✓Retractable cord and variable suction from the handle
- ✓Costs a fraction of European powered-head canisters
- ✗Heavy and awkward to drag — handling is its worst review score
- ✗Short 6 ft hose limits reach
- ✗Middling on high-pile carpet
- ✗Only a 1-year warranty
- ✗Proprietary bags and filters are a recurring cost
- ✗Budget-grade plastics
Dyson Big Ball Multi Floor
- ✓Self-righting ball design — a knocked-over canister gets back up on its own
- ✓250AW motor with 2-Tier Radial cyclones for sustained suction as the bin fills
- ✓12-inch turbine head cleaning path works across hard floors and carpet
- ✓5-year warranty, longer than most canister competitors
- ✓Telescopic wand and retractable cord for storage
- ✗Corded with a 21-foot cord — shorter reach than some rival canisters
- ✗17 lbs is heavy to carry between floors, even with the low center of gravity
- ✗Dyson has clearly deprioritized canisters in R&D — this platform is aging
- ✗Manufacturer-published dustbin capacity conflicts across sources (1.6L vs 1.8L cited) — left null rather than guess