If you want better Noise level
Choose Bissell MultiClean Vacuum. It scores 4.2 vs 2.7 for Noise level, with a 3.9 overall score.
Kenmore Bagless Upright Vacuum Lift Review
Bottom Line
Choose it for strong suction, HEPA filtration, multi-surface pickup, and lift-up versatility at a good price. Skip it if you need quiet, lightweight, low-profile cleaning or worry about hair tangles and reliability.
Best for
Best for buyers who want corded suction, HEPA dust containment, multi-surface pickup, and lift-up versatility without moving into higher price tiers. It also suits pet homes that can tolerate some hair-wrap maintenance.
Not for
Not for users who prioritize quiet operation, cordless convenience, very low under-bed reach, or low-maintenance hair tangle resistance. Buyers especially worried about longevity should weigh the owner complaint and shorter warranty evidence.
Verdict
Across the supplied reviews, the Kenmore earns its strongest marks for suction, pickup, HEPA dust containment, value, and lift-up versatility. Multiple test-style reviews measured strong pickup on carpet and hard floors, and several reviewers liked the wand reach, easy emptying, pet tool, and maneuverability. The tradeoff is that this is still a corded upright: it can feel heavy or cumbersome, it is noisy, and the main head is not low-profile enough for beds in several reviews. Pet performance is also two-sided, with good hair pickup but weak tangle resistance in one comparison. One owner-style review raises a serious durability warning, so the overall evidence is positive but not carefree.
Feature Scorecards
Summary
49 reviewed features-
Very positive 4.5-5.022 (45%)
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Positive 3.5-4.412 (24%)
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Neutral 2.5-3.49 (18%)
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Negative 1.5-2.44 (8%)
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Very negative below 1.52 (4%)
Pros
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Reviewers repeatedly measured or described strong suction and airflow, including 22 kPa results and above-average head airflow, with one owner also praising how much it pulled from carpet.
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Hard-floor fine pickup was strong across reviews, with hardwood performance, 98 percent overall pickup, and fine-debris praise.
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Filtration received strong marks across reviews, with smoke tests passing well and HEPA or sealed-air-path comments tied to dust containment.
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Versatility was one of the strongest themes, supported by lift-up use, tools, reach, upholstery cleaning, and multi-surface performance.
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Ease of use was a strong positive, with reviewers praising easier controls, responsive features, and straightforward handling.
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Medium-carpet pickup scored strongly in lab-style tests, including 98 percent overall pickup and a 100 percent carpet deep-clean result.
Cons
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One negative owner review reported early motor failure, making longevity a serious concern in that review.
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Reliability evidence was mixed: professional-style reviews disliked the shorter warranty, while one owner reported the vacuum would not power on.
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Ongoing ownership cost evidence was negative in one review because replacement filters were described as expensive.
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Low-profile design scored poorly because multiple reviews said the main head was too large to fit under a bed.
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Hair-removal channel issues were clearly negative in one pet-hair comparison where hair stuck on the rollers.
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Noise was a consistent caveat: reviewers measured or described it as noisy, louder than a Shark comparison model, or noisy on higher suction settings.
Compared With Category Average
Compared with other Upright Vacuums, this product is above average in Storage footprint and upright-stand stability, Hose length, Hard Floor — Large Debris Intake, near average in Versatility, Cord length, below average in Ongoing ownership costs (bags, filters, batteries), Overall durability/longevity, Support and Reliability.
Comparison summary
49 compared features-
Above average 0.4+ pts higher24 (49%)
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Same as average within 0.3 pts12 (24%)
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Below average 0.4+ pts lower13 (27%)
Largest category differences
| Attribute | This product | Category average | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ongoing ownership costs (bags, filters, batteries) | 1.2 | 4.0 | -2.8 |
| Overall durability/longevity | 1.0 | 3.5 | -2.5 |
| Support and Reliability | 2.1 | 3.7 | -1.6 |
| Storage footprint and upright-stand stability | 4.5 | 3.1 | +1.4 |
| Hose length | 4.5 | 3.3 | +1.2 |
| Hard Floor — Large Debris Intake | 4.7 | 3.5 | +1.2 |
| Carpet — High-Pile Pickup | 4.7 | 3.6 | +1.1 |
| Hard Floor — Fine Dust Pickup | 4.7 | 3.7 | +1.0 |
Consider This Instead
If you want better Overall durability/longevity
Choose Shark Navigator Lift-Away Upright Vacuum. It scores 5.0 vs 1.0 for Overall durability/longevity, with a 4.0 overall score.
If you want better Crevice / Groove Pickup (Hard Floors)
Choose Kenmore Intuition Bagged Upright Vacuum. It scores 4.7 vs 2.7 for Crevice / Groove Pickup (Hard Floors), with a 4.1 overall score.
If you want better Ongoing ownership costs (bags, filters, batteries)
Choose Shark Rotator Lift-Away Vacuum. It scores 4.6 vs 1.2 for Ongoing ownership costs (bags, filters, batteries), with a 4.1 overall score.
Compared in Reviews
Products reviewers directly compared with this model, grouped into quick takeaways.
Dyson v11
- Better: pet hair tool performance For pet-hair tool performance, the reviewer named the Dyson v11 as the clear winner.
- Better: carpet sand pickup The Dyson v11 achieved the highest carpet sand pickup result in the comparison.
Eureka AirSpeed
- Compared: entry-level value and versatility The Kenmore is discussed against the cheaper Eureka AirSpeed, with later comments favoring Kenmore for versatility and hardwood cleaning.
shark Apex
- Better: carpet sand pickup The Kenmore picked up less sand on carpet than the shark Apex in that test.
FAQ
How strong is the suction?
The review evidence is strongly positive. Several tests praised suction and airflow, including 22 kPa measurements and above-average airflow comments.
Is it good for carpets and hard floors?
Yes, most pickup evidence is positive across carpets and hard floors, with multiple reviews citing 98 percent overall pickup or strong debris pickup. One DU5092 review did note weaker crevice pickup because of the floorhead trade-off.
Is it good for pet hair?
It has pet-focused tools and reviewers praised hair pickup on carpets, furniture, and stairs. The main caveat is tangle resistance, because one comparison said the Kenmore got a lot of pet hair stuck on the rollers.
Does the lift-up design help?
Yes. Reviewers repeatedly described the lift-up or Lift Away-style design as useful for stairs, above-floor cleaning, and general versatility.
What are the main drawbacks?
The most repeated drawbacks are noise, weight, weak under-bed clearance with the main head, manual cord wrapping, and hair tangles. One owner-style review also reported serious early reliability problems.
Is the filtration good?
Filtration evidence is strong. Several reviews described HEPA filtration or sealed dust containment, and smoke-test comments were consistently positive.
Sample Expert Reviews We Analyzed
These are a few of the reviews included in our analysis.
YouTube - Youtube
- Review score
- 4.6
YouTube - Youtube
- Review score
- 1.1
YouTube - Youtube
- Review score
- 4.8
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