Kenmore DU5080
Verdict
The Kenmore DU5080 is a powerful, well built upright that delivers excellent cleaning on hard floors and carpets, strong suction, and effective pet hair pickup for the price. Its main drawbacks are the heavier weight, bulky head that cannot reach under most beds, and a short one year warranty, but it remains a strong value if you want corded power and can live with those tradeoffs.
Pros
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Suction & Airflow ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 2 reviews 5.0Very strong suction around 22 kPa and airflow high enough to peg the test meter.
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Ease of use ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 5.0Controls are straightforward, with an easy floor type button and simple canister emptying that make the DU5080 user friendly.
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Accessories & Tools ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 2 reviews 4.8Comes with a crevice tool and a rotating pet hair tool that add real versatility for everyday cleaning.
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Price & Value ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 2 reviews 4.8The Kenmore DU5080 is widely regarded as an excellent value, delivering strong overall cleaning and pet performance while usually costing less than other full size uprights it is compared against.
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Filtration / Dust Containment ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 3 reviews 4.7A sealed canister and HEPA filtration allow the DU5080 to trap fine dust and smoke like particles inside the bin, making it a solid option for users who want better allergen control while vacuuming.
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Build quality & durability ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 4.5Feels solidly built for its price, with a sturdy body and components that give the impression of long term durability.
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Carpet — Low-Pile Pickup ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 4.5Low pile carpets see strong fine debris pickup, with performance close to 98 percent recovery in test spills.
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Hard Floor — Fine Dust Pickup ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 4.5Picks up nearly all fine debris on hard floors in testing, contributing to around 98 percent overall pickup rates.
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Bin & Bag ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 3 reviews 4.3The DU5080 uses a large, easily removable bagless dust bin that offers enough capacity for typical whole home cleanups while keeping routine emptying and maintenance simple.
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Carpet — Medium-Pile Pickup ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 3 reviews 4.3Tests show the DU5080 removes a large majority of embedded debris from medium pile carpets, typically recovering low ninety percent ranges of test sand and leaving rugs looking freshly groomed for its price class.
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Cord length ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 2 reviews 4.3A 30 foot power cord gives enough reach to move comfortably around medium sized rooms without frequent outlet changes.
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Headlight & LED lights ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 2 reviews 4.3Bright LED headlights on the floorhead help reveal dust and pet hair in dark corners and along baseboards.
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Pet-Ready Features ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 3 reviews 4.0The DU5080s strong brush roll and included pet hair tool pull plenty of fur from carpets and cat trees, though long pet hair tends to accumulate on the main roller so owners should expect regular detangling.
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Stair Cleaning ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 2 reviews 4.0Lift up design and a removable head make it practical to carry the vacuum up stairs and clean treads, despite its heavier weight.
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Hard Floor — Large Debris Intake ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 4.0
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Maneuverability & Handling ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 4.0
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Versatility ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 4.0Lift up canister mode, long wand reach, and multiple tools make the DU5080 useful on floors, ceilings, and tighter areas, though it still struggles to reach under beds with the main head.
Cons
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Weight ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 2 reviews 3.0At roughly 14 pounds it is heavier than many cordless vacuums, but still manageable to carry for short periods or on stairs.
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Noise level ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 3.0Runs around 79 decibels, which most users will tolerate, though some may find it louder than newer quiet vacuums or it may bother pets.
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Support & Reliability ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 2.0Backed by only a one year warranty, which is shorter than the multi year policies offered by some competing uprights.
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Under-Furniture Pickup ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 2.0Main floorhead is too bulky to get under most beds, so owners must rely on the wand and tools for under furniture cleaning.
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Hair‑Wrap / Tangle Resistance ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 1.5Long human and pet hair readily wraps around the DU5080s main brush roll, making it one of the weakest performers in anti tangle tests and requiring frequent manual hair cutting and cleaning.
