Bissell PowerClean DualBrush Cordless Stick Vacuum vs Bissell PowerClean FurGuard Cordless Stick Vacuum

Quick take: The Bissell PowerClean FurGuard Cordless Stick Vacuum costs $60 less.

SpecBissell PowerClean DualBrush Cordless Stick VacuumBissell PowerClean FurGuard Cordless Stick Vacuum
Price~$360~$300
TypeCordless StickCordless Stick
Suction—280 W
Battery50 min50 min
Navigation——
Filtration—HEPA Sealed Allergen System
CordlessYesYes
BaggedNoNo
Noise——
Dustbin0.4 L0.4 L
Water tank——
Self-empty dockNoNo
Auto mop washingNoNo
Hot water washingNoNo
Obstacle avoidanceNoNo
Carpet detectionNoNo
Auto mop liftingNoNo
Multi-floor mappingNoNo
App controlNoNo
Dimensions——
Weight8 lbs7.3 lbs
Warranty——

Pros & cons

Bissell PowerClean DualBrush Cordless Stick Vacuum

  • ✓Two self-cleaning brushes in one head
  • ✓50 minutes of runtime on low
  • ✓Recharges in 3 hours
  • ✓8 lb weight is in line with Shark's PowerDetect sticks
  • ✗The 50-minute figure is on the low setting only
  • ✗0.4 L bin
  • ✗$60 more than Bissell's FurGuard stick, which adds a removable battery and a sealed HEPA system
  • ✗Several model numbers for one machine make price comparison confusing
  • ✗No suction, noise or warranty figure published

Bissell PowerClean FurGuard Cordless Stick Vacuum

  • ✓Sealed HEPA allergen system
  • ✓Removable battery can be swapped for a spare
  • ✓Self-cleaning brush
  • ✓Light at 7.3 lb
  • ✓50-minute rated runtime
  • ✓Charges in under 3 hours
  • ✓$60 less than Bissell's DualBrush stick
  • ✗Motor power is in watts, not air watts
  • ✗Small 0.4 L bin
  • ✗No warranty or noise figures published
  • ✗Single brush head, unlike the DualBrush