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BISSELL PowerForce Helix vs Kenmore Intuition Bagged

Which Vacuum Is Better?

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    Main Differences
    Debris Pickup
      Hard Floor PickupHigh-Pile Carpet PickupLow-Pile Carpet PickupPet Hair PickupPet Hair Furniture PerformanceCracks
    Design
      Build QualityIn The BoxStoringDirt Compartment SizeRuntimeBatteryUser MaintenanceRecurring CostQuality Of Life Features
    Mobility
      PortabilityManeuverabilityRange
    Air Quality
      Particle FiltrationAir Quality During Emptying
    Performance
      SuctionAirflowNoise
    Mopping Capabilities
      StainsWater
    Comments

Products

BISSELL PowerForce Helix
Kenmore Intuition Bagged

Tested using Methodology v1.4

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BISSELL PowerForce Helix Picture

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Kenmore Intuition Bagged Picture

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Vacuum Type
Upright
Bagless
Yes
Wet Compatible
No
Cordless
No
Anti-Allergy Filter (HEPA)
No
Vacuum Type
Upright/Handheld
Bagless
No
Wet Compatible
No
Cordless
No
Anti-Allergy Filter (HEPA)
Yes
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Our Verdict

BISSELL PowerForce Helix

Kenmore Intuition Bagged

The BISSELL PowerForce Helix and the Kenmore Intuition Bagged have different advantages, and one may suit you better, depending on your needs. The bagless BISSELL has lower recurring costs, has a lighter design, and performs better on low- and high-pile carpets. Meanwhile, the Kenmore is better built, is easier to maintain, and performs better on bare floors. It's also a little more maneuverable thanks to its 'Lift-Up' design and pivoting floorhead.

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Variants

  • PowerForce Helix (Black/Blue)
  • PowerForce Helix (Black/Purple)
  • Intuition Bagged (BU4020)
  • Intuition Bagged (BU4022)

Review

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See Kenmore Intuition Bagged Review
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Black/Blue
PowerForce Helix
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BU4020
Intuition Bagged
SEE PRICE
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Black/Purple
PowerForce Helix
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BU4022
Intuition Bagged
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BU4050
Intuition Bagged
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Main Differences for
House

Threshold 

0.10

House 
 

7.5
8.6

Hard Floor Pickup 
 

6.5
8.0

Particle Filtration 
 

1.9
9.9

Cracks 
 

5.0
7.5

Full Comparison

Debris Pickup

Hard Floor Pickup 
 

6.5
8.0

Hard Floor Pickup video  

Hard Floor Pickup Post Test 
 

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BISSELL PowerForce Helix Hard Floor Pickup Post Test
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Kenmore Intuition Bagged Hard Floor Pickup Post Test
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High-Pile Carpet Pickup 
 

6.0
8.5

High-Pile Carpet Pickup Video  

High-Pile Carpet Pickup Post Test 
 

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BISSELL PowerForce Helix High-Pile Carpet Pickup Post Test
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Kenmore Intuition Bagged High-Pile Carpet Pickup Post Test
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Low-Pile Carpet Pickup 
 

5.5
7.5

Low-Pile Carpet Pickup Video  

Low-Pile Carpet Pickup Post Test 
 

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BISSELL PowerForce Helix Low-Pile Carpet Pickup Post Test
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Kenmore Intuition Bagged Low-Pile Carpet Pickup Post Test
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Pet Hair Pickup 
 

6.5
7.5

Pet Hair Pickup Video  

Pet Hair Pickup Post Test 
 

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BISSELL PowerForce Helix Pet Hair Pickup Post Test
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Kenmore Intuition Bagged Pet Hair Pickup Post Test
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Pet Hair Furniture Performance 
 

7.0
8.5

Sofa Pickup Video  

Sofa Pickup Post Test 
 

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BISSELL PowerForce Helix Sofa Pickup Post Test
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Kenmore Intuition Bagged Sofa Pickup Post Test
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Cracks 
 

5.0
7.5

Cracks Video  

Wood Cracks Post Test 
 

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BISSELL PowerForce Helix Wood Cracks Post Test
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Kenmore Intuition Bagged Wood Cracks Post Test
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Design

Build Quality 
 

6.0
6.5

Build Quality Picture 
 

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BISSELL PowerForce Helix Build Quality Picture
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Kenmore Intuition Bagged Build Quality Picture

Vacuum Type 
 

Upright
Upright/Handheld
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In The Box 
 

In The Box Picture 
 

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BISSELL PowerForce Helix In The Box Picture
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Kenmore Intuition Bagged In The Box Picture

Brushroll 
 

Yes
Yes

Brushroll On/Off 
 

No
Yes

Removable Brushroll 
 

Yes
No

Turbo Brush 
 

No
Yes

Crevice Tool 
 

Yes
Yes

Upholstery Tool 
 

No
Yes

Soft Bristle Brush 
 

Yes
Yes

Hard Bristle Brush 
 

No
Yes

Extension Wand 
 

Yes
Yes

Ceiling Fan Tool 
 

No
No

Pet Grooming Tool 
 

No
No
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Storing 
 

8.1
8.2

Storing Picture 
 

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BISSELL PowerForce Helix Storing Picture
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Kenmore Intuition Bagged Storing Picture

Height 
 

43.50" (110.5 cm)
46.06" (117.0 cm)

Width 
 

13.39" (34.0 cm)
11.02" (28.0 cm)

Depth 
 

14.76" (37.5 cm)
10.63" (27.0 cm)

Cord Storing 
 

Manual
Manual

On-Board Tool Storage 
 

Yes
Yes

Vacuum Rack/Station 
 

No
No
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Dirt Compartment Size 
 

7.8
8.3

Dirt Compartment Picture 
 

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BISSELL PowerForce Helix Dirt Compartment Picture
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Kenmore Intuition Bagged Dirt Compartment Picture

Bagless 
 

Yes
No

Volume 
 

0.40 gal (1.50 L)
0.92 gal (3.50 L)

Full Indicator 
 

Yes
Yes

Bag Included 
 

No Bag Needed
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Runtime 
 

10
10

Minimum Runtime 
 

N/A
N/A

Maximum Runtime 
 

N/A
N/A
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Battery 
 

0.0
0.0

Minimum Battery Life 
 

N/A
N/A

Maximum Battery Life 
 

N/A
N/A

Recharge Time 
 

N/A
N/A

Recharge Dock 
 

No
No

Battery Life Indicator 
 

No
No

Swappable Battery 
 

No
N/A

User-Serviceable Battery 
 

No
No
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User Maintenance 
 

5.5
6.5

Maintenance Picture 
 

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BISSELL PowerForce Helix Maintenance Picture
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Kenmore Intuition Bagged Maintenance Picture

Brushroll Cleaning Video  

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Recurring Cost 
 

7.5
6.5

Recurring Cost Picture 
 

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BISSELL PowerForce Helix Recurring Cost Picture
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Kenmore Intuition Bagged Recurring Cost Picture

Bag Part Number  

No bag
IB600

Filter Part Number  

1608225

HEPA Filter Part Number  

No HEPA Filter
561055118
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Quality Of Life Features 
 

Picture Of Controls 
 

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BISSELL PowerForce Helix Picture Of Controls
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Kenmore Intuition Bagged Picture Of Controls

Rotating Head 
 

No
Yes

Power Adjustment 
 

No
Yes

Self-Propelled 
 

No
No

Headlights 
 

No
Yes

Easy On/Off 
 

Yes
Yes

Head Surface Type Adjustment 
 

Manual
Manual

Blower Mode 
 

No
No
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Mobility

Portability 
 

8.0
6.8

Total Weight 
 

10.36 lbs (4.70 kg)
14.95 lbs (6.78 kg)

Weight In Hand 
 

1.63 lbs (0.74 kg)
3.70 lbs (1.68 kg)

Carrying Handle 
 

Yes
Yes
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Maneuverability 
 

5.5
6.0

Maneuverability Video  

Alternative Configuration 
 

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BISSELL PowerForce Helix Alternative Configuration
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Kenmore Intuition Bagged Alternative Configuration

Alternative Configuration Photo 2 
 

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BISSELL PowerForce Helix Alternative Configuration Photo 2
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Kenmore Intuition Bagged Alternative Configuration Photo 2
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Range 
 

6.1
7.6

Cordless 
 

No
No

Cord Length 
 

22.97 ft (7.0 m)
30.02 ft (9.2 m)

Hose Length 
 

3.48 ft (1.06 m)
2.79 ft (0.85 m)

Minimum Wand Length 
 

1.25 ft (0.38 m)
1.28 ft (0.39 m)

Maximum Wand Length 
 

2.92 ft (0.89 m)
3.67 ft (1.12 m)

Total Range 
 

25.89 ft (7.89 m)
33.46 ft (10.20 m)
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Air Quality

Particle Filtration 
 

1.9
9.9

Operation Video  

Particle Filtration  

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BISSELL PowerForce Helix Particle Filtration
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Kenmore Intuition Bagged Particle Filtration
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Average PM10 Concentration 
 

517.4 μg/m³
0.1 μg/m³

Average PM2.5 Concentration 
 

369.7 μg/m³
0.1 μg/m³

Anti-Allergy Filter (HEPA) 
 

No
Yes
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Air Quality During Emptying 
 

6.5
8.0

Emptying Video  

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Performance

Suction 
 

3.3
4.7

Suction Video  

Maximum Hose Suction 
 

55.0 inH₂O (13.69 kPa)
77.8 inH₂O (19.39 kPa)

Maximum Head Suction 
 

1.0 inH₂O (0.24 kPa)
1.4 inH₂O (0.35 kPa)

Normal Head Suction 
 

1.0 inH₂O (0.24 kPa)
1.3 inH₂O (0.33 kPa)

Setting Used For Normal  

Dial Setting "bare floor I"
Brushroll "On", Suction Control (vent closed)

Hose Diameter 
 

1.4" (3.5 cm)
1.8" (4.5 cm)
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Airflow 
 

8.1
8.6

Maximum Airflow Video  

Maximum Hose Airflow 
 

77.3 CFM (2.2 m³/min)
88.5 CFM (2.5 m³/min)
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Noise 
 

7.4
7.7

Noise Video 
 

Bare Floor 
 

81.5 dBA
78.4 dBA

Low-Pile Carpet 
 

78.6 dBA
78.5 dBA
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Mopping Capabilities

Stains 
 

1.0
1.0

Stain Video  

Stain Pickup Post Test 
 

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BISSELL PowerForce Helix Stain Pickup Post Test
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Kenmore Intuition Bagged Stain Pickup Post Test
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Water 
 

0.0
0.0

Water Video  

Water Pickup Post Test 
 

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BISSELL PowerForce Helix Water Pickup Post Test
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Kenmore Intuition Bagged Water Pickup Post Test

Wet Compatible 
 

No
No
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Check Price

Black/Blue
PowerForce Helix
SEE PRICE
Amazon.com
BU4020
Intuition Bagged
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Black/Purple
PowerForce Helix
SEE PRICE
Amazon.com
BU4022
Intuition Bagged
SEE PRICE
Amazon.com
 
BU4050
Intuition Bagged
SEE PRICE
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Kenmore Intuition Bagged

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