Kenmore Pet-Friendly
Score: 72/100
Eureka Bagless Canister
Score: 77/100Rankings
The Eureka NEN186BL WhirlWind XL is a bagless canister vacuum delivering strong 1000 W suction and 3-stage HEPA filtration, making it well-suited for mixed flooring and pet environments. Its moderate weight, higher power draw, and lack of warranty details are notable trade-offs. Best for households that value high suction and comprehensive filtration while accepting a slightly bulkier unit.
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 | 6.9 kgbest | 7.5 kg |
— | 1,632 mmbest | |
— | 1,000 Wbest | |
— | 2 Lbest | |
73.15 cm | 105 cmbest | |
4.88 m | 5.9 mbest | |
1 yearsbest | — | |
30.99 cm | 34 cmbest |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Build & Design(4) | ||
Weight (kg) | 6.90 kg | 7.50 kg |
Height (cm) | 73.15 cm | 105.00 cm |
Width (cm) | 30.99 cm | 34.00 cm |
Length (cm) | 28.96 cm | 43.00 cm |
Accessories(1) | ||
Number of Included Accessories | 5 | 4 |
Power(1) | ||
Cord Length (m) | 4.88 m | 5.9 m |
Features(1) | ||
Filtration Type | HEPA | 3-stage sealed HEPA |
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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.
Professional coverage is limited to a mention by Consumer Reports, which lists the model among bagless canister options but does not provide detailed ratings or specific commentary.
