Hoover PORTAPOWER
Score: 83/100
Kenmore Pet-Friendly
Score: 72/100Rankings
The Hoover CH30000 PortaPower is a lightweight, bagged canister vacuum offering strong suction and a versatile 2-in-1 blower function. Its small bag capacity and lack of a furniture guard limit extended cleaning sessions. Perfect for detail work in cars, offices, and small spaces.
The Kenmore 10701 is a lightweight, bagless canister vacuum that excels at pet-hair removal and offers HEPA filtration for allergen control, making it a solid choice for small apartments and budget-conscious shoppers. Its short cord, modest suction power, and occasional wand reliability issues limit its suitability for larger homes or heavy-duty cleaning. Best suited for pet owners needing quick, portable clean-ups on floors, carpets, and cars.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
| ↓ lower better | 3.8 kgbest | 6.9 kg |
17.78 cm | 73.15 cmbest | |
10.21 mbest | 4.88 m | |
— | 1 yearsbest | |
27.94 cm | 30.99 cmbest | |
45.72 cmbest | 28.96 cm | |
2.44 mbest | — | |
10best | 5 |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Build & Design(4) | ||
Weight (kg) | 3.80 kg | 6.90 kg |
Height (cm) | 17.78 cm | 73.15 cm |
Width (cm) | 27.94 cm | 30.99 cm |
Length (cm) | 45.72 cm | 28.96 cm |
Accessories(1) | ||
Number of Included Accessories | 10 | 5 |
Power(2) | ||
Cord Length (m) | 10.21 m | 4.88 m |
Power Consumption (W) | 888 W | 120 W |
Products in the top-left offer the best value (high score, low price).
Professional reviewers commend the Hoover CH30000 for its exceptional portability and power, emphasizing the lightweight design, strong 7.4 A motor, CRI/UL certifications, and the versatile 2-in-1 blower capability. They also highlight the generous 33-ft cord, 10-inch cleaning path, and comprehensive accessory kit as ideal for commercial detail work and above-floor cleaning.
Everyday users consistently praise the vacuum's light weight, strong suction, and the inclusion of useful tools, noting its usefulness for quick spot-cleaning in cars, offices, and small homes. The most common complaint is the small bag capacity, which leads to frequent bag changes and limits the unit's suitability for larger cleaning jobs.
Professional reviewers commend the Kenmore 10701 as the best vacuum around $100, emphasizing its lightweight build, pet-friendly turbine brush, HEPA filtration, and versatile accessories. While they appreciate its value and portability, they note the wand's reliability issues and limited cord length as drawbacks, and caution that its suction power may not rival higher-priced models for deep cleaning.
Everyday users generally praise the vacuum's portability, quick clean-up capability, and effective pet-hair performance, especially appreciating the HEPA filter for allergy relief. Recurring complaints focus on the telescoping wand's tendency to fall or stick and the short cord, but overall sentiment remains positive for casual, small-space cleaning.
