Kenmore Intuition Bagged Upright vs Bissell CleanView Max FurGuard Lift-Off Upright Vacuum
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Quick take: The Kenmore Intuition Bagged Upright costs $10 less.
| Spec | Kenmore Intuition Bagged Upright | Bissell CleanView Max FurGuard Lift-Off Upright Vacuum |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ~$170 | ~$180 |
| Type | Upright | Upright |
| Suction | Not disclosed | Not disclosed |
| Battery | Corded | Corded |
| Navigation | — | — |
| Filtration | Dual HEPA with AllergenSeal (99.97% to 0.3 microns) | HEPA Sealed Allergen System |
| Cordless | No | No |
| Bagged | Yes | No |
| Noise | — | — |
| Dustbin | 3 L | 1.25 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 | — | 13.39 x 11.93 x 44.65 in |
| Weight | 14 lbs | 15.7 lbs |
| Warranty | 1 year | 5 years |
Pros & cons
Kenmore Intuition Bagged Upright
- ✓Sealed bagged HEPA filtration at a fraction of Miele money
- ✓No Touch bags self-seal and eject — zero dust cloud on disposal
- ✓Two-motor design keeps carpet suction strong as the bag fills
- ✓Lift-Up pod detaches for stairs and above-floor cleaning
- ✓LED headlights and 30 ft cord
- ✓Six bags (about a year's supply) in the box
- ✗Only a 1-year warranty
- ✗Proprietary bags are a recurring cost and only fit Kenmore
- ✗Top-heavy with the pod mounted high — feels tippy on stairs
- ✗Short hose limits above-floor reach
- ✗No brushroll shutoff switch for delicate rugs
Bissell CleanView Max FurGuard Lift-Off Upright Vacuum
- ✓HEPA Sealed Allergen System, rated to trap 99.97% of dust and dander
- ✓Self-cleaning brush roll targets hair wrap, the main upright failure point
- ✓XL 1.25 L tank means fewer trips to the trash
- ✓Lift-Off detachable pod for stairs and furniture
- ✓LED headlights for spotting hidden debris
- ✓5-year limited warranty is long for a sub-$200 upright
- ✗No suction figure published, so you can't compare it numerically to rivals
- ✗15.7 lbs is heavy to carry up and down stairs in Lift-Off mode
- ✗Single documented speed setting
- ✗25-foot cord, no cordless option on this model