Hoover WindTunnel All-Terrain vs Hoover High Performance Swivel XL Pet
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Quick take: The Hoover High Performance Swivel XL Pet costs $45 less.
| Spec | Hoover WindTunnel All-Terrain | Hoover High Performance Swivel XL Pet |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ~$250 | ~$205 |
| Type | Upright | Upright |
| Suction | Not disclosed | Not disclosed |
| Battery | Corded | Corded |
| Navigation | — | — |
| Filtration | HEPA media filter (99.95% to 0.3 microns) | HEPA media filter (99.97%) + carbon pet filter |
| Cordless | No | No |
| Bagged | No | No |
| Noise | — | — |
| Dustbin | 1.5 L | 3.0 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 | 16 lbs |
| Warranty | 5 years | — |
Pros & cons
Hoover WindTunnel All-Terrain
- ✓Dual brushroll system finally makes a WindTunnel good on hard floors
- ✓Costs $100-150 less than comparable Shark and Dyson uprights
- ✓Two-speed brushroll and strong direct suction on carpet
- ✓30 ft cord and 7 ft hose give big cleaning reach
- ✓LED headlights and 1.5 L easy-empty dirt cup
- ✓5-year limited warranty
- ✗No lift-away pod — stairs mean carrying the whole 16 lb machine
- ✗Not a fully sealed HEPA system like Shark's Anti-Allergen uprights
- ✗Filter is a 12-month replaceable, not lifetime washable
- ✗No automatic floor-type sensing
- ✗Bulky to store
Hoover High Performance Swivel XL Pet
- ✓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
- ✗Was out of stock directly from Hoover at time of research (available at other retailers)
- ✗Bagless bin still needs washing periodically to keep the HEPA filter effective