Hoover WindTunnel All-Terrain vs Hoover WindTunnel 3 Max Performance Pet
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Quick take: The Hoover WindTunnel All-Terrain costs $18 less.
| Spec | Hoover WindTunnel All-Terrain | Hoover WindTunnel 3 Max Performance Pet |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ~$181 | ~$199 |
| 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 + carbon layer |
| Cordless | No | No |
| Bagged | No | No |
| Noise | — | — |
| Dustbin | 1.5 L | 1.5 qt |
| 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 | — | — |
| Weight | 16 lbs | 18 lbs |
| Warranty | 5 years | 3 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 WindTunnel 3 Max Performance Pet
- ✓Strong pet-hair pickup on carpet for the price
- ✓13-cyclone system maintains suction as the cup fills
- ✓HEPA + carbon filtration helps with pet dander and odor
- ✓Bottom-release dirt cup for cleaner emptying
- ✓Comes with pet turbo tool, wand, and crevice tool
- ✓3-year warranty, longer than most sub-$200 uprights
- ✗No published suction figure (Hoover doesn't disclose AW or similar for this model)
- ✗Weaker on hardwood than on carpet in hands-on testing
- ✗No confirmed swivel steering — maneuvering around furniture is average at best
- ✗18 lbs is heavy for a bagless upright in this price class
- ✗1.5 qt dirt cup needs frequent emptying in a shedding household