Kenmore Intuition Bagged Upright vs Bissell CleanView Max FurGuard Lift-Off Upright Vacuum
Quick take: The Kenmore Intuition Bagged Upright costs $70 less.
Which one to buy
Allergy sufferers and owners of long-haired pets will land on opposite sides of this one. Seventy dollars apart, both uprights have sealed HEPA filtration and a pod that detaches for stairs. The Kenmore Intuition Bagged Upright keeps dirt in a 3 L bag, and its No Touch system seals and ejects the bag at a button press. Owners say it works exactly as advertised, with no dust cloud. Owners also rank sealed bagged machines like this above bagless ones for air quality. The Bissell CleanView Max FurGuard is bagless, and its owners say the filter needs frequent cleaning to keep suction up, with some dust exhaust and fine dust pushed around on hard floors.
The Bissell's answer is hair. Its self-cleaning FurGuard brushroll resists wrap, and owners with pets say it cuts the scissor work. Intuition owners admit hair tangles their brushroll as badly as any conventional upright. The Bissell also carries a 5-year warranty against the Kenmore's 1 year, and it has no bags to buy, while Kenmore bags cost about $15 per six-pack, though six ship in the box.
Durability runs the other way from the warranties. Intuition owners report 5-7 years with little more than bags and an occasional belt, crediting metal reinforcement at stress points. Bissell owners range from 4-6 years in multi-pet homes to much shorter lives elsewhere in the CleanView line. The Kenmore's flaws are physical: it's top-heavy with the pod mounted high and feels tippy on stairs, its hose is short, and there's no brushroll shutoff for delicate rugs.
For allergies, asthma or dust-mite worries, buy the Intuition if you can find leftover stock, since it is now discontinued. For a house of long-haired pets, or if bags and a 1-year warranty put you off, the FurGuard is the better fit.
Kenmore Intuition Bagged Upright
Now discontinued, but suits you if allergies are the priority and you want sealed bags that eject without a dust cloud, accepting bag costs, hair wrap and a 1-year warranty.
Bissell CleanView Max FurGuard Lift-Off Upright Vacuum
Makes sense if long pet hair keeps wrapping your brushroll or you want no bags and a 5-year warranty, and you'll keep its filter clean.
| Spec | Kenmore Intuition Bagged Upright | Bissell CleanView Max FurGuard Lift-Off Upright Vacuum |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ~$170 | ~$240 |
| 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
Kenmore Intuition Bagged Upright vs Bissell CleanView Max FurGuard Lift-Off Upright Vacuum: common questions
Is the bagged Kenmore Intuition better for allergies than the Bissell FurGuard?▾
Owners think so. Both have sealed HEPA systems, but the Kenmore traps dirt in a bag that seals itself before ejecting, while Bissell owners describe dust when emptying the cup and frequent filter cleaning to keep performance up.
Which one copes with long pet hair?▾
The Bissell, thanks to its self-cleaning FurGuard brushroll, which owners say cuts hair-wrap maintenance. Intuition owners say long hair tangles its brushroll as badly as on any standard upright, so expect scissor cleanups.
Does the Bissell's 5-year warranty mean it lasts longer than the Kenmore?▾
Not by owner accounts. Intuition owners report 5-7 years of service despite its 1-year warranty, while Bissell durability ranges from 4-6 years in some pet homes to much shorter across the CleanView line. The longer warranty is still useful insurance.