LG CordZero All-in-One A931KWM vs LG CordZero Kompressor Cordless Stick Vacuum with Dual Floor Max Nozzle & ThinQ

Quick take: The LG CordZero All-in-One A931KWM costs $181 less.

SpecLG CordZero All-in-One A931KWMLG CordZero Kompressor Cordless Stick Vacuum with Dual Floor Max Nozzle & ThinQ
Price~$419~$600
TypeCordless StickCordless Stick
Suction210 AW220 AW
Battery60 min60 min
Navigation
Filtration5-Step Filtration System5-Step Filtration System
CordlessYesYes
BaggedNoNo
Noise84 dB
Dustbin33.8 oz33.8 oz
Water tank
Self-empty dockNoNo
Auto mop washingNoNo
Hot water washingNoNo
Obstacle avoidanceNoNo
Carpet detectionNoNo
Auto mop liftingNoNo
Multi-floor mappingNoNo
App controlYesYes
Dimensions10.1 x 11.7 x 39.7 in
Weight5.95 lbsNot disclosed
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 Kompressor Cordless Stick Vacuum with Dual Floor Max Nozzle & ThinQ

  • Kompressor technology compresses debris for roughly 2.4x more usable bin capacity between empties
  • ThinQ app adds Wi-Fi, battery monitoring, filter monitoring, and SmartDiagnosis
  • Dual Floor Max Nozzle with LED headlight spots debris in low light and under furniture
  • 10-year motor warranty on the Smart Inverter Motor
  • Detaches into a standalone handheld for stairs and upholstery
  • 5-step filtration system
  • Only one quick-release battery, capping runtime at 60 minutes vs. 120 for the dual-battery trims
  • No auto-empty dock - you empty the 33.8 oz tank by hand
  • No published weight, dimensions, or noise level for this specific trim
  • Standard 1-year parts & labor warranty despite the 10-year motor coverage headline
  • 220 AW suction is the lowest of the three ThinQ Kompressor trims in our catalog