Miele Dynamic U1 PowerLine vs Kenmore Intuition Bagged

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Miele Dynamic U1 PowerLine
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Our Verdict

Miele Dynamic U1 PowerLine

Kenmore Intuition Bagged

The Miele Dynamic U1 PowerLine and the Kenmore Intuition Bagged each have their own advantages. The Miele is much better built, far easier to maintain, and has a much longer overall range. It also has a more powerful motor and is more maneuverable, though it's substantially heavier than the Kenmore. The Kenmore is also slightly easier to store, incurs fewer recurring costs, and comes with an allergen-trapping HEPA filter. It also does a much better job of dealing with larger debris across various surface types.

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Variants

  • Dynamic U1 (Fresh Air)
  • Dynamic U1 (Maverick)
  • Intuition Bagged (BU4020)
  • Intuition Bagged (BU4022)

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Dynamic U1
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Intuition Bagged
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Dynamic U1
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Intuition Bagged
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Main Differences for
House

Threshold 

0.10

House 
 

8.6
No major differences between these vacuums for house. See full list of tests below.

Full Comparison

Debris Pickup

Hard Floor Pickup 
 

4.0
8.0

Hard Floor Pickup video  

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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Low-Pile Carpet Pickup 
 

6.0
7.5

Low-Pile Carpet Pickup Video  

Low-Pile Carpet Pickup Post Test 
 

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Pet Hair Pickup 
 

7.0
7.5

Pet Hair Pickup Video  

Pet Hair Pickup Post Test 
 

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Pet Hair Furniture Performance 
 

9.0
8.5

Sofa Pickup Video  

Sofa Pickup Post Test 
 

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Cracks 
 

6.0
7.5

Cracks Video  

Wood Cracks Post Test 
 

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Design

Build Quality 
 

8.5
6.5

Build Quality Picture 
 

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Miele Dynamic U1 PowerLine 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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Kenmore Intuition Bagged In The Box Picture

Brushroll 
 

Yes
Yes

Brushroll On/Off 
 

Yes
Yes

Removable Brushroll 
 

No
No

Turbo Brush 
 

Yes
Yes

Crevice Tool 
 

Yes
Yes

Upholstery Tool 
 

Yes
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 
 

7.0
8.2

Storing Picture 
 

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Height 
 

46.06" (117.0 cm)
46.06" (117.0 cm)

Width 
 

13.78" (35.0 cm)
11.02" (28.0 cm)

Depth 
 

14.17" (36.0 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 
 

8.4
8.3

Dirt Compartment Picture 
 

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Miele Dynamic U1 PowerLine Dirt Compartment Picture
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Kenmore Intuition Bagged Dirt Compartment Picture

Bagless 
 

No
No

Volume 
 

1.11 gal (4.20 L)
0.92 gal (3.50 L)

Full Indicator 
 

Yes
Yes

Bag Included 
 

1
6
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Runtime 
 

10

Minimum Runtime 
 

N/A

Maximum Runtime 
 

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 
 

N/A

User-Serviceable Battery 
 

No
No
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Range 
 

8.5
7.6

Cordless 
 

No
No

Cord Length 
 

39.57 ft (12.1 m)
30.02 ft (9.2 m)

Hose Length 
 

8.43 ft (2.57 m)
2.79 ft (0.85 m)

Minimum Wand Length 
 

1.90 ft (0.58 m)
1.28 ft (0.39 m)

Maximum Wand Length 
 

2.66 ft (0.81 m)
3.67 ft (1.12 m)

Total Range 
 

42.22 ft (12.87 m)
33.46 ft (10.20 m)
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User Maintenance 
 

7.5
6.5

Maintenance Picture 
 

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Brushroll Cleaning Video  

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Portability 
 

5.8
6.8

Total Weight 
 

22.05 lbs (10.00 kg)
14.95 lbs (6.78 kg)

Weight In Hand 
 

4.30 lbs (1.95 kg)
3.70 lbs (1.68 kg)

Carrying handle 
 

Yes
Yes
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Recurring Cost 
 

5.5
6.5

Recurring Cost Picture 
 

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Miele Dynamic U1 PowerLine Recurring Cost Picture
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Bag Part Number  

U AirClean 3D
IB600

Filter Part Number  

SF AA 30

HEPA Filter Part Number  

No HEPA Filter
561055118
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Quality Of Life Features 
 

Picture Of Controls 
 

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Kenmore Intuition Bagged Picture Of Controls

Rotating Head 
 

Yes
Yes

Power Adjustment 
 

Yes
Yes

Self-Propelled 
 

No
No

Headlights 
 

Yes
Yes

Easy On/Off 
 

Yes
Yes

Head Surface Type Adjustment 
 

None
Manual

Blower Mode 
 

No
No
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Tools And Brushes 
 

Tools And Brush Picture  

Miele Dynamic U1 PowerLine Tools And Brush Picture

Brushroll 
 

Yes
Yes

Brushroll On/Off 
 

Yes
Yes

Removable Brushroll 
 

No
No

Turbo Brush 
 

Yes
Yes

Crevice Tool 
 

Yes
Yes

Upholstery Tool 
 

Yes
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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Alternative Configuration 
 

Alternative Configuration Photo 1 
 

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Kenmore Intuition Bagged Alternative Configuration Photo 1

Alternative Configuration Photo 2 
 

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Miele Dynamic U1 PowerLine Alternative Configuration Photo 2
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Kenmore Intuition Bagged Alternative Configuration Photo 2

Blower Mode 
 

No
No
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Mobility

Portability 
 

5.8
6.8

Total Weight 
 

22.05 lbs (10.00 kg)
14.95 lbs (6.78 kg)

Weight In Hand 
 

4.30 lbs (1.95 kg)
3.70 lbs (1.68 kg)

Carrying Handle 
 

Yes
Yes
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Maneuverability 
 

7.0
6.0

Maneuverability Video  

Alternative Configuration 
 

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Kenmore Intuition Bagged Alternative Configuration

Alternative Configuration Photo 2 
 

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Range 
 

8.5
7.6

Cordless 
 

No
No

Cord Length 
 

39.57 ft (12.1 m)
30.02 ft (9.2 m)

Hose Length 
 

8.43 ft (2.57 m)
2.79 ft (0.85 m)

Minimum Wand Length 
 

1.90 ft (0.58 m)
1.28 ft (0.39 m)

Maximum Wand Length 
 

2.66 ft (0.81 m)
3.67 ft (1.12 m)

Total Range 
 

42.22 ft (12.87 m)
33.46 ft (10.20 m)
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Air Quality

Particle Filtration 
 

9.9

Operation Video  

Particle Filtration  

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Kenmore Intuition Bagged Particle Filtration

Average PM10 Concentration 
 

0.1 μg/m³

Average PM2.5 Concentration 
 

0.1 μg/m³

Anti-Allergy Filter (HEPA) 
 

No
Yes
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Air Quality During Emptying 
 

8.0

Emptying Video  

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Performance

Hard Floor Pickup 
 

4.0
8.0

Hard Floor Pickup video  

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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Miele Dynamic U1 PowerLine 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 
 

6.0
7.5

Low-Pile Carpet Pickup Video  

Low-Pile Carpet Pickup Post Test 
 

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Miele Dynamic U1 PowerLine 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 
 

7.0
7.5

Pet Hair Pickup Video  

Pet Hair Pickup Post Test 
 

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Suction 
 

2.6
4.7

Suction Video  

Maximum Hose Suction 
 

71.8 inH₂O (17.88 kPa)
77.8 inH₂O (19.39 kPa)

Maximum Head Suction 
 

0.8 inH₂O (0.21 kPa)
1.4 inH₂O (0.35 kPa)

Normal Head Suction 
 

0.7 inH₂O (0.18 kPa)
1.3 inH₂O (0.33 kPa)

Setting Used For Normal  

Smooth, (Brushroll Off)
Brushroll "On", Suction Control (vent closed)

Hose Diameter 
 

1.3" (3.2 cm)
1.8" (4.5 cm)
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Airflow 
 

8.5
8.6

Maximum Airflow Video  

Maximum Hose Airflow 
 

85.4 CFM (2.4 m³/min)
88.5 CFM (2.5 m³/min)
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Noise 
 

8.4
7.7

Noise Video 
 

Bare Floor 
 

72.7 dBA
78.4 dBA

Low-Pile Carpet 
 

72.5 dBA
78.5 dBA
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Maneuverability 
 

7.0
6.0

Maneuverability Video  

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Pet Hair Furniture Performance 
 

9.0
8.5

Sofa Pickup Video  

Sofa Pickup Post Test 
 

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Air Quality 
 

Sealing Quality Video  

Anti-Allergy Filter (HEPA) 
 

No
Yes
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Cracks 
 

6.0
7.5

Cracks Video  

Wood Cracks Post Test 
 

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Stains 
 

1.0
1.0

Stain Video  

Stain Pickup Post Test 
 

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Water 
 

0.0
0.0

Wet Compatible 
 

No
No

Water Video  

Water Pickup Post Test 
 

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Mopping Capabilities

Stains 
 

1.0
1.0

Stain Video  

Stain Pickup Post Test 
 

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Water 
 

0.0
0.0

Water Video  

Water Pickup Post Test 
 

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Miele Dynamic U1 PowerLine Water Pickup Post Test
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Kenmore Intuition Bagged Water Pickup Post Test

Wet Compatible 
 

No
No
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Dynamic U1
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