Kenmore Elite Canister Vacuum

Pros

• Hard Floor — Large Debris Intake ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 5.0
• Noise level ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 5.0
  Both the main motor and powerhead run unusually quietly for a full-size canister, making it easier to vacuum without disturbing conversations or other people in the home.
• Controls & UI ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 3 reviews 4.7
  Handle-mounted variable power and dedicated carpet or bare-floor switches make it easy to adjust suction and floor type without stopping or bending down, giving the controls an intuitive feel during everyday use.
• Accessories & Tools ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 3 reviews 4.5
  A solid set of easy-access onboard tools, including a telescoping wand, Pet PowerMate head, crevice tool, dusting brush, and bare-floor tool, helps reach stairs, upholstery, and above-floor areas without extra purchases, though the dusting brush bristles sometimes need a quick cleanout.
• Carpet — High-Pile Pickup ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 2 reviews 4.5
• Ease of use ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 2 reviews 4.5
  Overall ease of use is strong, with smooth surface transitions, straightforward maintenance of bags and filters, user-friendly attachments, and a built-in crossover floorhead that lets you switch quickly between carpets and bare floors without swapping tools.
• Carpet — Low-Pile Pickup ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 4.5
• Versatility ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 4.5
  The crossover powerhead and built-in bare-floor nozzle, plus multiple specialized tools, make this canister adaptable for carpets, hard floors, upholstery, and above-floor dusting in one machine.
• Storage footprint & upright-stand stability ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 2 reviews 4.3
• UV safety shutoff ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 2 reviews 4.3
• Pet-Ready Features ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 3 reviews 4.0
  The motorized Pet PowerMate tool and pet-focused design give this canister solid pet-cleaning potential on carpets and upholstery, but long hair can tangle on the brush and reduce effectiveness, so it is better suited to short-hair or moderate-shedding pets than to very heavy shedders.
• Bin & Bag ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 2 reviews 4.0
• Headlight & LED lights ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 2 reviews 4.0
• Edge & Baseboard Cleaning (Hard Floors) ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 4.0
• Stair Cleaning ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 4.0
• Filtration / Dust Containment ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 4 reviews 3.9
  HEPA filtration and sealed bags help capture fine dust and allergens, and lab tests show excellent small and large particle counts, though the non-washable filters and rear filter door design mean you will occasionally need to buy replacements and ensure the door stays fully closed.
• Bag-full indicator ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 3 reviews 3.8
• Maneuverability & Handling ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 4 reviews 3.5
  A swiveling, low-profile power nozzle and responsive airflow inlets make it easy to steer and transition between surfaces, though the heavy wand and large rear wheels, plus the overall weighty canister, can still feel cumbersome in tight areas or on stairs.
• Suction & Airflow ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 4 reviews 3.5
  Power-flow design delivers steady suction that cleans carpets and hard floors well, though overall suction strength is not class-leading and can feel modest on demanding messes despite the solid real-world performance.