Kenmore
Kenmore BU1018
$369.99
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Kenmore BU1018 vs Hoover WindTunnel 3 High Performance Pet
A sourced, side-by-side comparison. Hoover WindTunnel 3 High Performance Pet is cheaper at $259.99. Every spec and price links to its source.
Hoover
Hoover WindTunnel 3 High Performance Pet
$259.99Cheaper
Which is better: the Kenmore BU1018 or Hoover WindTunnel 3 High Performance Pet?
The Kenmore BU1018 wins 1 of the 1 specs we compare head to head; the other wins 0. The Hoover WindTunnel 3 High Performance Pet is the cheaper at $259.99. Get the Kenmore BU1018 for the stronger spec sheet, the Hoover WindTunnel 3 High Performance Pet to spend less.
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Full spec sheet
✓ marks the stronger figure where "more" — or "less", for price and weight — is unambiguously better.
| Spec |  Kenmore BU1018 |  Hoover WindTunnel 3 High Performance Pet |
|---|---|---|
| US price | $369.99 | $259.99 |
| Brand | Kenmore | Hoover |
| Released | — | — |
| Configuration | bagged | bagless |
| Filtration type | sealed-HEPA | HEPA |
| Cleaning path width (in) | 14 | 15 |
| Dirt capacity liters | — | 1.42 |
| Cord length (ft) | 30 | 40 |
| Input power watts | — | 1440 |
| Weight (lb) | 19 | 20 |
| Height adjustment | manual | manual |
| Lift away | No | No |
| Swivel steering | — | No |
| Warranty years | 1 | 5 |
Sources — Kenmore BU1018: kenmorefloorcare.com (verified 2026-10-20). Hoover WindTunnel 3 High Performance Pet: amazon.com (verified 2026-07-11).
What's the difference between the Kenmore BU1018 and Hoover WindTunnel 3 High Performance Pet?
Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (6 of 11). Matching specs are omitted.
- Configuration: Kenmore BU1018 bagged vs Hoover WindTunnel 3 High Performance Pet bagless
- Filtration type: Kenmore BU1018 sealed-HEPA vs Hoover WindTunnel 3 High Performance Pet HEPA
- Cleaning path width (in): Kenmore BU1018 14 vs Hoover WindTunnel 3 High Performance Pet 15
- Cord length (ft): Kenmore BU1018 30 vs Hoover WindTunnel 3 High Performance Pet 40
- Weight (lb): Kenmore BU1018 19 vs Hoover WindTunnel 3 High Performance Pet 20
- Warranty years: Kenmore BU1018 1 vs Hoover WindTunnel 3 High Performance Pet 5