If you want better Surface safety with attachments
Choose Miele Blizzard CX1 Bagless Canister Vacuum. It scores 4.3 vs 2.0 for Surface safety with attachments, with a 3.8 overall score.
Kenmore 600 Series Canister Vacuum Review
Bottom Line
Choose the Kenmore 600 if you want strong suction, filtration, onboard tools, and hard-floor performance in a bagged canister. Skip it if weight, clunky handling, high-pile carpet cleanup, or hair wrap are dealbreakers.
Best for
Best for users who want a bagged canister with strong suction, onboard tools, a powered pet/upholstery attachment, and filtration-focused cleaning. It fits homes where hard floors, low-pile carpet, couches, and pet areas matter more than lightweight handling.
Not for
Not for users who prioritize light weight, nimble steering, delicate-floor peace of mind, or high-pile carpet consistency. Heavy shedders and long-hair households may also dislike the brush-roll cleanup.
Verdict
Across the reviews, the Kenmore 600 Series comes across as a feature-rich bagged canister with strong suction, very useful onboard tools, and several strong filtration results. The main tradeoff is that its convenience features are attached to a bulky, heavy body and a floorhead that can be clunky, hair-prone, and inconsistent on high-pile carpet. Positive reviewers liked the pet tool, retractable cord, controls, hard-floor cleaning, and value versus feature-matched alternatives. More critical testing challenged its handling, seal quality, edge pickup, and long-hair management. The evidence supports it best as a capable but imperfect canister whose appeal depends heavily on whether tools and filtration matter more than maneuverability.
Feature Scorecards
Summary
46 reviewed features-
Very positive 4.5-5.01 (2%)
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Positive 3.5-4.428 (61%)
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Neutral 2.5-3.49 (20%)
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Negative 1.5-2.48 (17%)
Pros
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The 600 Series drew broad praise for its attachment set, powered pet tool, and included accessories, though one technician found the tool set only partly satisfying.
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The vacuum was repeatedly praised for multi-surface versatility, onboard tools, and above-floor reach.
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Above-floor and upholstery cleaning was usually praised for the powered pet/upholstery tool, although one technician's tool stalled during use.
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Handle controls, suction adjustment, brush switching, and height controls were generally treated as convenient and easy to use.
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Filtration was a major strength in several reviews, with strong sealed-system and smoke-test praise, but one technician disputed the seal and reported dust leakage.
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Reviewers generally found suction and airflow strong, though one reviewer noted the measured suction was not exceptional despite solid pickup outcomes.
Cons
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Hair-wrap resistance was a repeated weakness, with multiple reviewers reporting longer hair or pet hair wrapping around the brush roll.
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Weight was a common concern, with reviewers calling it heavy, heavier than competitors, or poorly balanced.
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Hair removal requires manual cleanup in multiple reviews, especially around the brush roll.
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One technician reported debris bouncing around inside the head, indicating blowback or poor internal airflow management.
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A technician warned that hard plastic wheel surfaces make it a poor choice for delicate floors.
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One technician cautioned against using it on delicate floors because of hard plastic wheels.
Compared With Category Average
Compared with other Canister Vacuums, this product is above average in Onboard tool storage, Controls and UI, near average in Upholstery / Above-Floor Pickup, Comparative performance, below average in Surface safety with attachments, Edge and Baseboard Cleaning (Hard Floors), Scratch resistance.
Comparison summary
46 compared features-
Above average 0.4+ pts higher2 (4%)
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Same as average within 0.3 pts17 (37%)
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Below average 0.4+ pts lower27 (59%)
Largest category differences
| Attribute | This product | Category average | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Surface safety with attachments | 2.0 | 4.1 | -2.1 |
| Edge and Baseboard Cleaning (Hard Floors) | 2.3 | 4.3 | -2.0 |
| Scratch resistance | 2.0 | 3.9 | -1.9 |
| Weight | 2.3 | 3.8 | -1.5 |
| Maneuverability and Handling | 2.6 | 4.0 | -1.4 |
| Headlight and LED lights | 2.5 | 3.7 | -1.2 |
| Storage footprint and upright-stand stability | 2.5 | 3.6 | -1.1 |
| Hair‑Wrap / Tangle Resistance | 2.3 | 3.3 | -0.9 |
Consider This Instead
If you want better Edge and Baseboard Cleaning (Hard Floors)
Choose Kenmore 200 Series Vacuum Cleaner. It scores 4.2 vs 2.3 for Edge and Baseboard Cleaning (Hard Floors), with a 4.1 overall score.
If you want better Weight
Choose Eureka Mighty Mite Vacuum Cleaner. It scores 4.9 vs 2.3 for Weight, with a 3.6 overall score.
If you want better Scratch resistance
Choose NaceCare Henry HVR200. It scores 5.0 vs 2.0 for Scratch resistance, with a 4.1 overall score.
Compared in Reviews
Products reviewers directly compared with this model, grouped into quick takeaways.
- Compared: shag-carpet pickup versus a cordless vacuum The reviewer tested the Kenmore against the Dyson v15 on shag carpet and later found dust the cordless left behind.
- Cheaper: price versus similar Kenmore canister performance The 600 Series was compared with the cheaper Kenmore 200 Series, with the reviewer asking whether the added cost is justified by convenience features.
C1 turbo team
- More expensive: feature-matched tools and powered head The reviewer said a comparable feature set would require paying more for the C1 turbo team.
FAQ
Is the Kenmore 600 Series good for pet hair?
The evidence is mixed. Some reviewers praised the powered pet tool as very effective, while others found hair left behind or wrapped around the brush roll.
How does it perform on hard floors?
Hard-floor performance is one of its stronger areas in lab-style testing, including high debris pickup. A technician review was more qualified, noting scattered cat litter and debris falling from the nozzle.
Is it easy to maneuver?
Several reviews found it convenient in specific uses, but the strongest recurring criticism is bulk, weight, clunky steering, and poor weight distribution.
Does it have good filtration?
Most reviewers praised the filtration, including sealed-system and smoke-test results. One technician disagreed and criticized the bag seal and dust leakage.
Is it good on high-pile or shag carpet?
The reviews conflict. Some testing and comparisons praised shag performance, but TechGearLab reported poor high-pile pickup at 57.7%.
Is the Kenmore 600 Series a good value?
Value depends on priorities. Reviewers liked the tool set and features for the price, but one lab review felt the price was too high for the overall performance.
Sample Expert Reviews We Analyzed
These are a few of the reviews included in our analysis.
Video Reviews
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- Review score
- 3.9
YouTube - Youtube
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- 4.4
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- 4.1
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- Review score
- 2.3
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