Kenmore Elite Upright 31150 VS. Dyson v8 animal

The vacuum-cleaner rates at 280 Air-Watts of suction power.

The 5-position height adjustment cleaner-head provides optimum airflow and powerful cleaning on both carpets and hard-floors. Additionally the powerful inducer motor gives off 20% more air power for thorough cleanup of all floor-surfaces.

The 2 helix brushes spin at speeds of up-to 11,000 RPM.

The Pet HandiMate attachment has an air driven turbine which spins the roller-brush to high RPMs for easy removal of Pet-dander, pet-hair and other debris off furniture, stairs, car and van seats.

This vacuum-cleaner is corded and will provide longer run-times using direct power.

its 85 dB level is surprisingly quiet for a vacuum this size.

The 3D Inducer Motor with Kenmore's exclusive Power Flow technology combines the power of 3-motors to provide 20% more air power for thorough cleaning of high pile carpets. Additionally, the 5-position height adjustment cleaner head ensures optimum airflow and powerful cleaning on plush pile carpeting and rugs.

It comes with long-lasting HEPA certified filters that may require air-blowing after 6-months to remove dust. Additionally, the Beltless Agitator motor reduces on maintenance and repair costs.

The Reach-Out telescoping wand helps you get into places you normally couldn't reach with an upright-vacuum like; when cleaning window treatments, ceiling fans and other above-floor surfaces without a step ladder.

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This vacuum clean weighs about 20-lbs which make it lightweight and easy-to-move while cleaning your home.

The Reach-Out telescoping wand turns this device into a handheld-vacuum for easy cleaning of hard-to-reach areas.

It uses 1200-watts coupled with a 3D Inducer Motor that combines the power of 3-motors to deliver powerful beltless suction.

4.1-Liters

An Anti-Allergy Seal coupled with a triple HEPA Filter System help to trap 99.7% of dust, pet-dander, pollen and other allergens so that you can take a deep breath of fresh air after cleaning your home.

It features powerful LED-headlights on the nozzle for illumination into dark-areas so that you can easily spot hidden debris & dust while cleaning.

2 Power-modes of: (Carpet-mode & Barefloor-mode).

Dusting-brush, crevice-tool and Pet Handi-Mate attachment.

This vacuum is made of a combination of durable ABS and PP plastics coupled with some metal & rubber components.

This vacuum is a bit pricey but it actually has great features.

• Power Flow design. • Never loses suction. • Multi-surface cleaning. • Bagged dust-cup design. • Ideal for allergy sufferers. • Has powerful LED-headlights. • 5-position height adjustment cleaner-head. • Pet Handi-Mate tool removes pet-hair and dander. • HEPA filter traps dust, pollen and other allergens. • Powerful inducer motor provides 20% more air power. • A telescoping wand for cleaning hard-to-reach areas. • The Beltless Agitator reduces on maintenance and repairs. • Infrared dirt sensor activates an LED light when it detects Dirt.

 It is not cordless.  Lacks a bagless design  It can be used as a mopper.