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Sanitaire PROFESSIONAL Upright
Kenmore Intuition Bagged
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Vacuum Type
Upright
Bagless
No
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
Our Verdict
Sanitaire PROFESSIONAL Upright
Kenmore Intuition Bagged
The Kenmore Intuition Bagged is much better overall than the Sanitaire PROFESSIONAL Upright. The Kenmore is better built, has a slightly larger dirtbag, and is more maneuverable. It also does a better job of cleaning all surface types. The Sanitaire, meanwhile, is slightly lighter and has a marginally longer range.
Variants
- PROFESSIONAL Upright (Blue/Gray)
- Intuition Bagged (BU4020)
- Intuition Bagged (BU4022)
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PROFESSIONAL Upright
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BU4020
Intuition Bagged
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BU4022
Intuition Bagged
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BU4050
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Main Differences for
House
House
Threshold
House
8.6
Full Comparison
Debris Pickup
Hard Floor Pickup
8.0
Hard Floor Pickup video
Hard Floor Pickup Post Test
High-Pile Carpet Pickup
8.5
High-Pile Carpet Pickup Video
High-Pile Carpet Pickup Post Test
Low-Pile Carpet Pickup
7.5
Low-Pile Carpet Pickup Video
Low-Pile Carpet Pickup Post Test
Pet Hair Pickup
7.5
Pet Hair Pickup Video
Pet Hair Pickup Post Test
Pet Hair Furniture Performance
7.5
8.5
Sofa Pickup Video
Sofa Pickup Post Test
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Cracks
8.0
7.5
Cracks Video
Wood Cracks Post Test
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Design
Build Quality
5.5
6.5
Build Quality Picture
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Vacuum Type
Upright
Upright/Handheld
In The Box
In The Box Picture
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Brushroll
No
Yes
Brushroll On/Off
No
Yes
Removable Brushroll
No
No
Turbo Brush
No
Yes
Crevice Tool
Yes
Yes
Upholstery Tool
Yes
Yes
Soft Bristle Brush
No
Yes
Hard Bristle Brush
Yes
Yes
Extension Wand
Yes
Yes
Ceiling Fan Tool
No
No
Pet Grooming Tool
No
No
Storing
7.1
8.2
Storing Picture
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Height
43.50" (110.5 cm)
46.06" (117.0 cm)
Width
13.78" (35.0 cm)
11.02" (28.0 cm)
Depth
12.20" (31.0 cm)
10.63" (27.0 cm)
Cord Storing
Manual
Manual
On-Board Tool Storage
Yes
Yes
Vacuum Rack/Station
No
No
Dirt Compartment Size
7.8
8.3
Dirt Compartment Picture
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Bagless
No
No
Volume
0.77 gal (2.90 L)
0.92 gal (3.50 L)
Full Indicator
No
Yes
Bag Included
1
6
Runtime
10
Minimum Runtime
N/A
Maximum Runtime
N/A
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
Range
7.5
7.6
Cordless
No
No
Cord Length
29.82 ft (9.1 m)
30.02 ft (9.2 m)
Hose Length
3.71 ft (1.13 m)
2.79 ft (0.85 m)
Minimum Wand Length
0.98 ft (0.30 m)
1.28 ft (0.39 m)
Maximum Wand Length
2.62 ft (0.80 m)
3.67 ft (1.12 m)
Total Range
32.45 ft (9.89 m)
33.46 ft (10.20 m)
User Maintenance
6.5
6.5
Maintenance Picture
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Brushroll Cleaning Video
Portability
7.0
6.8
Total Weight
14.09 lbs (6.39 kg)
14.95 lbs (6.78 kg)
Weight In Hand
3.09 lbs (1.40 kg)
3.70 lbs (1.68 kg)
Carrying handle
Yes
Yes
Recurring Cost
6.5
6.5
Recurring Cost Picture
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Bag Part Number
BU 2922
IB600
Filter Part Number
No replaceable filters
HEPA Filter Part Number
No HEPA Filter
561055118
Quality Of Life Features
Picture Of Controls
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Rotating Head
No
Yes
Power Adjustment
No
Yes
Self-Propelled
No
No
Headlights
No
Yes
Easy On/Off
No
Yes
Head Surface Type Adjustment
Manual
Manual
Blower Mode
No
No
Tools And Brushes
Tools And Brush Picture
Brushroll
No
Yes
Brushroll On/Off
No
Yes
Removable Brushroll
No
No
Turbo Brush
No
Yes
Crevice Tool
Yes
Yes
Upholstery Tool
Yes
Yes
Soft Bristle Brush
No
Yes
Hard Bristle Brush
Yes
Yes
Extension Wand
Yes
Yes
Ceiling Fan Tool
No
No
Pet Grooming Tool
No
No
Alternative Configuration
Alternative Configuration Photo 1
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Blower Mode
No
No
Mobility
Portability
7.0
6.8
Total Weight
14.09 lbs (6.39 kg)
14.95 lbs (6.78 kg)
Weight In Hand
3.09 lbs (1.40 kg)
3.70 lbs (1.68 kg)
Carrying Handle
Yes
Yes
Maneuverability
5.5
6.0
Maneuverability Video
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Alternative Configuration Photo 2
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Range
7.5
7.6
Cordless
No
No
Cord Length
29.82 ft (9.1 m)
30.02 ft (9.2 m)
Hose Length
3.71 ft (1.13 m)
2.79 ft (0.85 m)
Minimum Wand Length
0.98 ft (0.30 m)
1.28 ft (0.39 m)
Maximum Wand Length
2.62 ft (0.80 m)
3.67 ft (1.12 m)
Total Range
32.45 ft (9.89 m)
33.46 ft (10.20 m)
Air Quality
Particle Filtration
9.9
Operation Video
Particle Filtration
Preview Graph
Average PM10 Concentration
0.1 μg/m³
Average PM2.5 Concentration
0.1 μg/m³
Anti-Allergy Filter (HEPA)
No
Yes
Air Quality During Emptying
8.0
Emptying Video
Performance
Suction
5.5
4.7
Suction Video
Maximum Hose Suction
77.8 inH₂O (19.39 kPa)
Maximum Head Suction
1.9 inH₂O (0.47 kPa)
1.4 inH₂O (0.35 kPa)
Setting Used For Maximum
Dial Setting "LOW"
Normal Head Suction
1.9 inH₂O (0.47 kPa)
1.3 inH₂O (0.33 kPa)
Setting Used For Normal
Dial Setting "LOW"
Brushroll "On", Suction Control (vent closed)
Hose Diameter
1.6" (4.0 cm)
1.8" (4.5 cm)
Airflow
8.6
Maximum Airflow Video
Maximum Hose Airflow
88.5 CFM (2.5 m³/min)
Noise
7.0
7.7
Noise Video
Bare Floor
84.7 dBA
78.4 dBA
Low-Pile Carpet
80.9 dBA
78.5 dBA
Bare Floor Performance (Hardwood, Laminate, Tiles)
7.2
Setting Used
Dial Setting "LOW"
Bare Floor Large Debris Graph
Large Debris at 0 gal (0L)
92%
Large Debris at 0.07 gal (0.25L)
92%
Large Debris at 0.2 gal (0.75L)
91%
Large Debris at 0.4 gal (1.5L)
90%
Large Debris at 0.8 gal (3L)
N/A
Large Debris at 1.6 gal (6L)
N/A
Bare Floor Small Debris Graph
Small Debris at 0 gal (0L)
89%
Small Debris at 0.07 gal (0.25L)
89%
Small Debris at 0.2 gal (0.75L)
88%
Small Debris at 0.4 gal (1.5L)
87%
Small Debris at 0.8 gal (3L)
N/A
Small Debris at 1.6 gal (6L)
N/A
Low-Pile Carpet Performance
7.7
Setting Used
Dial Setting 2
Low Carpet Large Debris Graph
Large Debris at 0 gal (0L)
74%
Large Debris at 0.07 gal (0.25L)
72%
Large Debris at 0.2 gal (0.75L)
69%
Large Debris at 0.4 gal (1.5L)
65%
Large Debris at 0.8 gal (3L)
N/A
Large Debris at 1.6 gal (6L)
N/A
Low Carpet Small Debris Graph
Small Debris at 0 gal (0L)
79%
Small Debris at 0.07 gal (0.25L)
79%
Small Debris at 0.2 gal (0.75L)
77%
Small Debris at 0.4 gal (1.5L)
75%
Small Debris at 0.8 gal (3L)
N/A
Small Debris at 1.6 gal (6L)
N/A
High-Pile Carpet Performance
5.6
Setting Used
Dial Setting 4
High Carpet Large Debris Graph
Large Debris at 0 gal (0L)
24%
Large Debris at 0.07 gal (0.25L)
23%
Large Debris at 0.2 gal (0.75L)
21%
Large Debris at 0.4 gal (1.5L)
18%
Large Debris at 0.8 gal (3L)
N/A
Large Debris at 1.6 gal (6L)
N/A
High Carpet Small Debris Graph
Small Debris at 0 gal (0L)
49%
Small Debris at 0.07 gal (0.25L)
50%
Small Debris at 0.2 gal (0.75L)
50%
Small Debris at 0.4 gal (1.5L)
51%
Small Debris at 0.8 gal (3L)
N/A
Small Debris at 1.6 gal (6L)
N/A
Pet Hair Floor Performance
4.2
Pet Hair Graph
Bare Floor
11%
Low-Pile Carpet
91%
High-Pile Carpet
79%
Maneuverability
5.5
6.0
Maneuverability Video
Pet Hair Furniture Performance
7.5
8.5
Sofa Pickup Video
Sofa Pickup Post Test
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Air Quality
Sealing Quality Video
Anti-Allergy Filter (HEPA)
No
Yes
Cracks
8.0
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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Wet Compatible
No
No
Automation
Physical Automation
0.0
Automatic Recharging
No
Automatic Bag Emptying
No
Pathing Algorithm
No Pathing Algorithm
Physical Boundary Markers
No
Scheduled Start Buttons
No
Cycle Control Buttons
No
Navigation Control Buttons
No
Companion App Automation
0.0
Companion App Screen Grabs
App Name
No App
iOS Availability
No
Android Availability
No
Software Boundary Markers (No Go Zones)
No
App Scheduled Start
No
App Cycle Control
No
Navigation Control within App
No
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Intuition Bagged
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PROFESSIONAL Upright
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Intuition Bagged
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