LG CordZero All-in-One A949KTMS vs LG CordZero All-in-One Tower Cordless Stick Vacuum with Auto Empty & Kompressor

Quick take: The LG CordZero All-in-One A949KTMS costs $100 less; the LG CordZero All-in-One Tower Cordless Stick Vacuum with Auto Empty & Kompressor runs longer per charge (120 vs 100 min).

SpecLG CordZero All-in-One A949KTMSLG CordZero All-in-One Tower Cordless Stick Vacuum with Auto Empty & Kompressor
Price~$700~$800
TypeCordless StickCordless Stick
SuctionNot disclosed210 AW
Battery100 min120 min
Navigation
FiltrationWashable filter5-Step Filtration System
CordlessYesYes
BaggedNoNo
Noise84 dB
Dustbin33.8 oz
Water tank
Self-empty dockNoNo
Auto mop washingNoNo
Hot water washingNoNo
Obstacle avoidanceNoNo
Carpet detectionNoNo
Auto mop liftingNoNo
Multi-floor mappingNoNo
App controlNoYes
Dimensions10.1 x 11.7 x 39.7 in
Weight7 lbs5.95 lbs
Warranty1 year1 year

Pros & cons

LG CordZero All-in-One A949KTMS

  • Two swappable batteries deliver up to 200 minutes of combined runtime
  • All-in-One Tower auto-empties the bin and stores every tool out of sight
  • Dual Floor Max head handles carpet and hard floors without swapping nozzles
  • Power Mop Pro converts it to a spray mop for hard floors
  • Kompressor lever compacts debris so the bin holds more between empties
  • Long-term owners report batteries holding charge well after years of use
  • Spray mop is light-duty — owners wanting real scrubbing are disappointed
  • LG publishes no suction figure, making spec comparison impossible
  • Edge and corner pickup is weaker than the Dyson flagships
  • Some owners report clogging with heavy or bulky debris
  • Tower dock is large and needs permanent floor space
  • 4.5-hour battery charge time

LG CordZero All-in-One Tower Cordless Stick Vacuum with Auto Empty & Kompressor

  • All-in-One Tower auto-empties the bin every time you dock it, so you handle dust far less often
  • Two quick-release batteries deliver a genuine 120-minute total runtime
  • Kompressor compresses debris for roughly 2.4x more usable capacity between tower empties
  • ThinQ app adds Wi-Fi, battery/filter monitoring, and SmartDiagnosis
  • LG publishes real weight (5.95 lbs), dimensions, and an 84 dB noise figure - most of its own lineup doesn't
  • At $799 it's the most expensive LG stick in our catalog before the flagship A949KTMS
  • 84 dB is on the louder side for a home vacuum
  • Tower dock takes up more permanent floor/wall space than a simple wall mount
  • Still a 1-year parts & labor warranty despite the premium price
  • 33.8 oz dust tank is the same size as LG's cheaper single-battery trims, despite the higher price