Dyson Clean+Wash Hygiene vs Kärcher FC 7 Cordless
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| Spec | Dyson Clean+Wash Hygiene | Kärcher FC 7 Cordless |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ~$500 | ~$500 |
| Type | Hard Floor Washer | Hard Floor Washer |
| Suction | — | — |
| Battery | 45 min | 45 min |
| Navigation | — | — |
| Filtration | — | — |
| Cordless | Yes | Yes |
| Bagged | — | — |
| Noise | — | 59 dB |
| Dustbin | — | — |
| Water tank | 0.2 gal (clean), 0.14 gal (dirty) | 400 ml (clean), 200 ml (dirty) |
| Self-empty dock | No | No |
| Auto mop washing | Yes | No |
| Hot water washing | No | No |
| Obstacle avoidance | No | No |
| Carpet detection | No | No |
| Auto mop lifting | No | No |
| Multi-floor mapping | No | No |
| App control | No | No |
| Dimensions | 43.1 x 9.6 x 11 in | 12.2 x 9.1 x 47.6 in |
| Weight | 8.42 lbs | 9.5 lbs |
| Warranty | — | 3 years |
Pros & cons
Dyson Clean+Wash Hygiene
- ✓Dock self-cleans the roller and then dries it with hot air
- ✓45 minutes of runtime
- ✓0.2 gal clean tank, more than double the PencilWash
- ✓Separate 0.14 gal dirty tank
- ✗Washing uses unheated water; only the drying is hot
- ✗8.42 lb, nearly double the PencilWash
- ✗$499.99 list, $150 more than the PencilWash
- ✗No suction, noise or warranty figure published
Kärcher FC 7 Cordless
- ✓59 dB(A), quieter than Tineco's 78 to 80 dB washers and Dreame's 63 dB H15 Pro Heat
- ✓Roller head is 11.81 in wide, covering a fair strip per pass
- ✓45 minutes per charge from a 25 V pack
- ✓3-year limited warranty
- ✓Comes with a storage station to park it upright
- ✓Weighs 9.5 lbs without accessories
- ✗400 ml clean tank needs refilling on larger floors
- ✗200 ml dirty tank, against 340 ml on Dyson's PencilWash and 700 ml on Tineco's washers
- ✗No self-cleaning cycle claimed; the station is for storage
- ✗4-hour recharge before a second session
- ✗No suction figure to compare against suction-based washers
- ✗No hot-water or app features at $500