If you have already decided that you want to buy a new canister vacuum, but still don’t know what exactly you want, the Bissell 1161 vs Kenmore 81614 comparison is here to offer you two decent solutions. Based on our rating, 1161 has the overall rating of 7 out of 10 versus 7.6 for 81614. Difference between two canister vacuums is the cleaning system, which is cyclonic for the 1161 and multi-level for the 81614. 1161 is bagless and 81614 is bagged.
Advantages Bissell 1161 over Kenmore 81614
- Better suited for hard floors
- Upholstery cleaning
- 1161 has clean filter indicator
Advantages Kenmore 81614 over Bissell 1161
- Kenmore 81614 works better on hardwood floors
- HEPA filter to prevent allergens and dust
- Washable filter
- Better motor power, 12 Amps vs 7 Amps
Common features and specifications
- Equal noise level: 62 dB
- Suction power control
Dimensions
A noticeable difference between two models is the size, which is 25.4 x 33 x 20.3/10.7 x 13.2 x 8.7 (H x W x D) cm/inches for the 1161 and 79 x 41.1 x 35/27.9 x 16.2 x 13.8 (H x W x D) cm/inches for the 81614. The weight of the 1161 is 4.1/9.1 kg/lbs, and for the 81614 it is 10.3/22.6 kg/lbs.