Bissell CrossWave HydroSteam vs Bissell CrossWave OmniFind Wet Dry Vacuum

Quick take: The Bissell CrossWave OmniFind Wet Dry Vacuum costs $20 less.

SpecBissell CrossWave HydroSteamBissell CrossWave OmniFind Wet Dry Vacuum
Price~$250~$230
TypeHard Floor WasherHard Floor Washer
SuctionNot disclosed64.75 W
BatteryCorded25 min
Navigation
FiltrationHEPA
CordlessNoYes
Bagged
Noise
Dustbin500 ml
Water tank828 ml620 ml
Self-empty dockNoNo
Auto mop washingNoNo
Hot water washingNoNo
Obstacle avoidanceNoNo
Carpet detectionNoNo
Auto mop liftingNoNo
Multi-floor mappingNoNo
App controlNoNo
Dimensions11.02 x 10.08 x 25.98 in
Weight12.5 lbs17.33 lbs
Warranty2 years2 years

Pros & cons

Bissell CrossWave HydroSteam

  • Steam mode genuinely helps on dried and sticky messes
  • Multi-surface mode handles low-pile area rugs, which cordless rivals refuse
  • No battery — clean the whole house without watching a runtime meter
  • Around $250, well under comparable cordless washers
  • Sanitize formula included in the box
  • Powered brush roll pulls it forward so the 12.5 lbs pushes easily
  • Cord management is a constant minor annoyance
  • Self-clean cycle is shallow — owners still hand-rinse the brush roll
  • Bissell pushes its own cleaning formula, an ongoing cost
  • Loud when steam and suction run together
  • Dirty tank is small (17 oz) and needs frequent emptying

Bissell CrossWave OmniFind Wet Dry Vacuum

  • Cordless with HEPA filtration, a combination not offered by the corded EdgeFind
  • FurFinder high and low beam headlights
  • Self-cleaning cycle for the brush roll
  • Two-tank technology separates clean and dirty water
  • Mid-range price between the corded EdgeFind and the flagship X7
  • 25-minute runtime, shorter than the X7 Cordless Pet Pro's 30 minutes
  • 620 ml water tank, smaller than the corded EdgeFind's 750 ml
  • 17.33 lbs, heavier than the corded EdgeFind despite the smaller footprint
  • Non-removable single battery - no hot-swap for larger jobs
  • Only a 2-year warranty vs. the EdgeFind's 3-year term