Hoover High Performance Swivel XL Pet vs Hoover WindTunnel Tangle Guard Upright

Hoover

Hoover High Performance Swivel XL Pet

~$205

Hoover

~$215

Quick take: The Hoover High Performance Swivel XL Pet costs $10 less.

Spec	Hoover High Performance Swivel XL Pet	Hoover WindTunnel Tangle Guard Upright
Price	~$205	~$215
Type	Upright	Upright
Suction	Not disclosed	—
Battery	Corded	Corded
Navigation	—	—
Filtration	HEPA media filter (99.97%) + carbon pet filter	—
Cordless	No	No
Bagged	No	No
Noise	—	—
Dustbin	3.0 L	1.5 L
Water tank	—	—
Self-empty dock	No	No
Auto mop washing	No	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	13.375 x 13.3 x 44.8 in	—
Weight	16 lbs	15 lbs
Warranty	—	—

✓Real swivel steering — noticeably easier to maneuver than Hoover's WindTunnel 3 line
✓Large 3.0 L dirt cup means fewer trips to the trash
✓PowerFlex antimicrobial brush roll targets pet hair
✓Carbon layer on the HEPA filter helps with pet odor, not just dust
✓1200 W motor with dual-cyclone airflow
✓30 ft cord and 10 ft telescopic wand reach
✓Comes with 2-in-1 pet upholstery tool, dusting brush, and crevice tool

✗No published suction figure (air watts or otherwise)
✗No published warranty length found for this SKU
✗Sold under several near-identical model numbers over the years — verify the exact SKU before buying
✗Bagless bin still needs washing periodically to keep the HEPA filter effective

✗15 lb to carry between floors
✗Suction (only a 6 A motor rating), noise, filtration and warranty are not published
✗$34 more than Hoover's WindTunnel All-Terrain, which carries a 5-year warranty