Kenmore 81614 vs Hoover SH40070

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Kenmore 81614
vs
Hoover SH40070

We would like to share our experience after comparing and testing two canister vacuums – Kenmore 81614 vs Hoover SH40070. Based on our rating, 81614 has the overall rating of 7.6 out of 10 versus 6.8 for SH40070. Difference between two canister vacuums is the cleaning system, which is multi-level for the 81614 and cyclonic for the SH40070. 81614 is bagged and SH40070 is bagless.

Advantages Kenmore 81614 over Hoover SH40070

  • Lower noise level, 62 dB vs 78 dB
  • You can control the amount of suction power via suction power control
  • Kenmore 81614 works better on hardwood floors

Advantages Hoover SH40070 over Kenmore 81614

  • Better suited for hard floors

Common features and specifications

  • HEPA filters
  • Washable filters
  • Equal motor power: 12 Amps

Dimensions

A noticeable difference between two models is the size, which is 79 x 41.1 x 35/27.9 x 16.2 x 13.8 (H x W x D) cm/inches for the 81614 and 27.9 x 38.1 x 55.4/12.2 x 15.5 x 21.8 (H x W x D) cm/inches for the SH40070. The weight of the 81614 is 10.3/22.6 kg/lbs, and for the SH40070 it is 6/13.2 kg/lbs.

Canister vacuum cleaners comparison chart

Overall
Kenmore 81614
7.6
Hoover SH40070
6.8
7
6
6
6
7
4
10
9
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Common

Product

Kenmore 81614
Hoover SH40070

Model

81614
SH40070

Brand

Kenmore
Hoover

Reviews

4025
786

Spesifications

Model number

81614
SH40070

Noise level, dB

62
78

Cleaning path width, cm/inches

35.6/14
27.9/11

Carry handle

Features

Cleaning method

dry
dry

Full bag indicator

Suction power control

Telescopic wand

Automatic cord rewind

Surfaces

Carpet

Hard floor

Stairs

Upholstery

Hardwood

Filtration

HEPA

Washable filter

Cleaning system

multi-level
cyclonic

Clean filter indicator

Dirt collection

Bag type

bagged
bagless

Dirt cup capacity, liters

Brushes

Crevice tool

Dusting brush

Upholstery tool

Other brushes

multi-surface floor brush, pet PowerMate
multi-surface floor brush

Power

Motor power, Amps

12
12

Power source

corded
corded

Power cord length, m/feet

8.5/28
5.2/17

User manual

Manual

Dimensions

Dimensions (H x W x D), cm/inches

79 x 41.1 x 35/27.9 x 16.2 x 13.8
27.9 x 38.1 x 55.4/12.2 x 15.5 x 21.8

Weight, kg/lbs

10.3/22.6
6/13.2
Kenmore 81614
Hoover SH40070
Kenmore 81614
Hoover SH40070

Canister vacuum cleaners CompareVacuumcleaner comparison rating

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  • worse
  • 7.6
  • 6.8
  • 7.6Kenmore 81614
  • 6.8Hoover SH40070