Kenmore DU5080

3.9
(3)

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

  • Suction & Airflow ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 2 reviews 5.0
  • Ease of use ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 5.0
    Controls are straightforward, with an easy floor type button and simple canister emptying that make the DU5080 user friendly.
  • Accessories & Tools ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 2 reviews 4.8
  • Price & Value ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 2 reviews 4.8
  • Filtration / Dust Containment ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 3 reviews 4.7
    A 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.
  • Build quality & durability ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 4.5
    Feels solidly built for its price, with a sturdy body and components that give the impression of long term durability.
  • Carpet — Low-Pile Pickup ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 4.5
    Low pile carpets see strong fine debris pickup, with performance close to 98 percent recovery in test spills.
  • Hard Floor — Fine Dust Pickup ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 4.5
    Picks up nearly all fine debris on hard floors in testing, contributing to around 98 percent overall pickup rates.
  • Bin & Bag ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 3 reviews 4.3
  • Carpet — Medium-Pile Pickup ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 3 reviews 4.3
    Tests 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.
  • Cord length ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 2 reviews 4.3
    A 30 foot power cord gives enough reach to move comfortably around medium sized rooms without frequent outlet changes.
  • Headlight & LED lights ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 2 reviews 4.3
  • Pet-Ready Features ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 3 reviews 4.0
    The 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.
  • Stair Cleaning ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 2 reviews 4.0
    Lift up design and a removable head make it practical to carry the vacuum up stairs and clean treads, despite its heavier weight.
  • Hard Floor — Large Debris Intake ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 4.0
  • Maneuverability & Handling ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 4.0
  • Versatility ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 4.0
    Lift 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

  • Weight ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 2 reviews 3.0
    At roughly 14 pounds it is heavier than many cordless vacuums, but still manageable to carry for short periods or on stairs.
  • Noise level ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 3.0
  • Support & Reliability ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 2.0
  • Under-Furniture Pickup ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 2.0
    Main floorhead is too bulky to get under most beds, so owners must rely on the wand and tools for under furniture cleaning.
  • Hair‑Wrap / Tangle Resistance ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 1.5

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