LG CordZero All-in-One A931KWM vs LG CordZero Cordless Stick Vacuum

Quick take: The LG CordZero Cordless Stick Vacuum costs $1 less.

SpecLG CordZero All-in-One A931KWMLG CordZero Cordless Stick Vacuum
Price~$600~$599
TypeCordless StickCordless Stick
Suction210 AW160 AW
Battery60 min—
Navigation——
Filtration5-Step Filtration System—
CordlessYesYes
BaggedNoNo
Noise84 dB84 dB
Dustbin33.8 oz13.5 oz
Water tank——
Self-empty dockYesNo
Auto mop washingNoNo
Hot water washingNoNo
Obstacle avoidanceNoNo
Carpet detectionNoNo
Auto mop liftingNoNo
Multi-floor mappingNoNo
App controlYesNo
Dimensions10.1 x 11.7 x 39.7 in10.2 x 44.1 x 10.6 in
Weight5.95 lbs5.67 lbs
Warranty1 year (10-year motor warranty, parts only)1 year

Pros & cons

LG CordZero All-in-One A931KWM

  • ✓Auto-empty, auto-charge tower for meaningfully less than LG's flagship A949KTMS
  • ✓Kompressor tech compacts debris so the small bin needs emptying less often
  • ✓Dual Floor Max nozzle handles carpet and hard floors without swapping heads
  • ✓ThinQ app tracks battery health, filter status, and runs diagnostics
  • ✓Washable, removable filters keep ongoing filter costs low
  • ✓LED headlight and telescoping wand for reach and visibility
  • ✓Real street price (~$400) undercuts the $599.99 list price substantially
  • ✗Single battery caps runtime at about an hour, less in Power/Turbo mode
  • ✗Long-term owners report mixed cleaning performance, including units that cut out after seconds of runtime
  • ✗Multiple owners report the vacuum breaking within roughly three months of normal use
  • ✗Auto-empty tower reliability is inconsistent — works well for some, stops working reliably for others
  • ✗Tower disposal uses proprietary bags, not a simple bagless bin — a recurring cost
  • ✗No mop attachment or second battery — those are reserved for the pricier A949KTMS

LG CordZero Cordless Stick Vacuum

  • ✓Two batteries for swap-and-go cleaning
  • ✓Light 5.67 lb build
  • ✓160 AW motor, same as the single-battery A913BM
  • ✓Same motor and bin as the single-battery A913BM, so the second pack costs nothing in performance
  • ✗$599 matches the price of LG's stronger 220 AW stick
  • ✗LG quotes the suction as both 160 W and 160 AW
  • ✗13.5 oz bin is small
  • ✗1-year warranty
  • ✗No runtime figure for the two-battery setup