Kenmore Intuition Bagged Upright vs Kenmore FeatherLite MAX Bagless Upright Vacuum with Hair Eliminator
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Quick take: The Kenmore FeatherLite MAX Bagless Upright Vacuum with Hair Eliminator costs $30 less.
| Spec | Kenmore Intuition Bagged Upright | Kenmore FeatherLite MAX Bagless Upright Vacuum with Hair Eliminator |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ~$170 | ~$140 |
| Type | Upright | Upright |
| Suction | Not disclosed | Not disclosed |
| Battery | Corded | Corded |
| Navigation | — | — |
| Filtration | Dual HEPA with AllergenSeal (99.97% to 0.3 microns) | — |
| Cordless | No | No |
| Bagged | Yes | No |
| Noise | — | — |
| Dustbin | 3 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 | 14 lbs | 12 lbs |
| Warranty | 1 year | — |
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
Kenmore FeatherLite MAX Bagless Upright Vacuum with Hair Eliminator
- ✓12 lb is light for a full-size upright
- ✓Hair Eliminator brushroll is built to resist hair wrap
- ✓Bagless, so there are no bags to buy
- ✓$139.99 list price undercuts most branded uprights
- ✗Suction, dust-cup size, filtration and warranty are not published
- ✗Corded, unlike Kenmore's $350 Elite Litening
- ✗Bagless cup is emptied by hand, where Kenmore's $190 Intuition Lift-Up seals dust in bags