Kenmore 600 Series Pet Friendly Canister vs Kenmore Elite Ultra Plush 700 Series Canister Vacuum

Quick take: The Kenmore 600 Series Pet Friendly Canister costs $100 less.

SpecKenmore 600 Series Pet Friendly CanisterKenmore Elite Ultra Plush 700 Series Canister Vacuum
Price~$300~$400
TypeCanisterCanister
SuctionNot disclosedNot disclosed
BatteryCordedCorded
Navigation
FiltrationSealed AllergenSeal HEPA (99.97% to 0.3 microns)Sealed HEPA (99.97% to 0.3 microns)
CordlessNoNo
BaggedYesYes
Noise
Dustbin2.8 L2.8 L
Water tank
Self-empty dockNoNo
Auto mop washingNoNo
Hot water washingNoNo
Obstacle avoidanceNoNo
Carpet detectionNoNo
Auto mop liftingNoNo
Multi-floor mappingNoNo
App controlNoNo
Dimensions
Weight24 lbs
Warranty1 year1 year

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

Kenmore Elite Ultra Plush 700 Series Canister Vacuum

  • Electrically driven Pet PowerMate digs pet hair out of carpet like a premium powered nozzle
  • Sealed HEPA filtration to 0.3 microns
  • 2.8 L bag — larger than the 600 Series canister already in the catalog
  • Retractable 26 ft cord
  • Four height adjustment levels for different floor types
  • Costs a fraction of European powered-head canisters
  • Only a 1-year warranty
  • Proprietary bags and filters are a recurring cost
  • Amazon listings for this model showed inconsistent pricing and stock status — buy direct from Kenmore instead
  • No published suction figure
  • Canister-drag ergonomics aren't for everyone