Kenmore AquaLite 3-in-1 Cordless Wet Dry Vacuum

Pros

• Hard Floor — Large Debris Intake 4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 4.8
  Large debris pickup on hard floors is described as excellent, with strong results on cereal, cabbage, and other chunky messes.
• Low-profile design 4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 4.8
  The floorhead is repeatedly described as thin/low-profile, intended to help reach under cabinets and low-clearance areas.
• Assembly and Setup 4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 2 reviews 4.7
  Setup is described as straightforward, with key parts (like the handle) snapping/clicking into place and minimal assembly friction.
• Tool-change simplicity 4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 2 reviews 4.7
  Tool/part changes are described as simple—brushroll and guards come off via tabs/buttons, and reassembly is portrayed as quick and intuitive.
• Maneuverability & Handling 4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 4 reviews 4.6
  Handling is frequently praised: it “glides” easily, turns well once the big mess is handled, and feels easy to steer around corners.
• Cordless convenience 4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 2 reviews 4.5
  Cordless operation is repeatedly described as a major convenience for whole-home cleaning, reducing outlet-hopping and saving time versus separate vacuuming and mopping steps.
• Versatility 4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 2 reviews 4.5
  The ‘3-in-1’ concept comes through in use: vacuum + mop simultaneously, plus a self-clean routine; some also emphasize a suction-only mode for quicker jobs.
• Hard Floor — Fine Dust Pickup 4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 4.5
  Fine debris pickup on hard floors is portrayed positively, including strong performance on coffee grounds in at least one test.
• Onboard tool storage 4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 4.5
  At least one review notes thoughtful storage: the cleaning tool can click into a holder so it’s less likely to get misplaced, and the base is used as an organizing station.
• Edge & Baseboard Cleaning (Hard Floors) 4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 6 reviews 4.5
  Edge cleaning is a consistent strength—multiple reviewers say it gets closer to walls/baseboards than at least one key competitor and cleans right up to the edge.
• Ease of use 4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 5 reviews 4.4
  Ease-of-use is a standout theme: automatic dispensing (no trigger), clear mode switching, and convenient docking/self-cleaning workflows reduce hands-on effort.
• Accessories & Tools 4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 4 reviews 4.4
  Reviews highlight a strong accessory bundle: an extra brushroll, cleaning tools/brushes (including hair-cutting features in one unboxing), and a starter cleaning solution.
• Mopping performance 4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 4 reviews 4.4
  Mopping performance is praised on common household messes (muddy paw prints, sticky sauces, mayo/green liquid), often needing a couple passes for the toughest spots but leaving floors looking very clean.
• Fresh Liquid Pickup Speed 4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 3 reviews 4.4
  Fresh liquid pickup is repeatedly shown as strong, with reviewers calling wet spill cleanup easy and impressively effective in real-time tests.
• Noise level 4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 2 reviews 4.3
  Noise is generally framed as reasonable/quiet by at least one hands-on unboxing, while another source cites around ~70 dB, suggesting a moderate sound level for the category.
• Self-cleaning cycle 4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 5 reviews 4.3
  Self-cleaning is consistently presented as a real convenience feature; users describe a short docked cycle that flushes the roller and reduces manual brushroll cleanup.
• Dirty water sensor 4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 2 reviews 4.2
• Suction & Airflow 4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 2 reviews 4.2
  Suction is portrayed as strong for a wet/dry floor cleaner, including a suction-only mode and at least one report of it pulling in debris from slightly off to the side.
• Build quality & durability 4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 4.2
  Build impressions are generally positive (e.g., aluminum components called out as lightweight/solid), but longer-term durability confidence is mixed based on some reported failures over time.
• Comparative performance 4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 4.2
  In direct comparisons (notably vs. Shark HydroVac), reviewers often characterize Kenmore as the more advanced pick due to edge reach, tank size, and brushroll drying features.
• Dried-On Stain Removal 4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 4.2
  Dried-on mess removal is reported as good—one reviewer shows it lifting a nasty dried spot “pretty good,” especially when using a higher mopping setting.
• Filtration / Dust Containment 4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 4.2
  One source specifically calls out HEPA filtration and a separated dirty tank; users also mention a filter that needs periodic washing and thorough drying before reinstalling.
• Solution / Liquid system 4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 4.2
  The solution system is described as automatic (no trigger), with multiple modes that change how much solution is applied during cleaning.
• Floor Drying Time 4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 5 reviews 4.2
  Dock-based air drying is frequently highlighted: the base blows air onto the brushroll for hours after cleaning, and one tester reported the mop head was dry by the next morning.
• Water tank 4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 5 reviews 4.1
  The two-tank setup (clean vs. dirty) is repeatedly discussed as practical and easy to remove; some comparisons suggest Kenmore’s tanks feel larger than Shark’s.
• Price & Value 4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 4 reviews 4.1
  Value is generally viewed as competitive in the mid-tier range—often cited around ~$270 on sale/coupon—with reviewers saying the feature set can justify costing more than lower-priced rivals.
• Battery & Charging 4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 5 reviews 4.0
• Odor control 4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 3 reviews 4.0
  Odor control is tied to the air-dry + self-clean routine: reviewers specifically note that keeping the roller from staying wet helps reduce the “stink” that can develop in wet cleaners.
• Weight 3.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 6 reviews 3.9
  Weight feedback varies: one reviewer calls it light at about 9.5 lb, while another source lists it closer to ~13 lb; most still frame it as manageable rather than ultra-featherweight.
• Runtime (Measured, Default) 3.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 2 reviews 3.9
  Runtime is commonly referenced at around 35 minutes, framed as enough for many standard cleaning sessions but not necessarily for very large spaces on a single charge.
• Maintenance requirements 3.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 4 reviews 3.9
  Despite self-cleaning, routine maintenance is still necessary—empty/rinse the dirty tank, periodically clean the filter and ensure it dries, and occasionally detail-clean gunk buildup.
• Emptying & Mess Control 3.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 2 reviews 3.8
  Emptying is generally straightforward, but reviewers still emphasize rinsing/cleaning the dirty tank to prevent buildup; at least one comparison suggests Kenmore’s tank is simpler to fully clean than a rival’s design.
• Controls & UI 3.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 5 reviews 3.8
  The display and alerts are considered helpful (battery %, tank full/empty, tangle, air-dry), but more than one reviewer says the screen is dim or hard to read.