Shark Rotator Pet vs Bissell CleanView Max FurGuard Lift-Off Upright Vacuum
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Quick take: The Bissell CleanView Max FurGuard Lift-Off Upright Vacuum costs $10 less.
| Spec | Shark Rotator Pet | Bissell CleanView Max FurGuard Lift-Off Upright Vacuum |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ~$250 | ~$240 |
| Type | Upright | Upright |
| Suction | Not disclosed | Not disclosed |
| Battery | Corded | Corded |
| Navigation | — | — |
| Filtration | Washable HEPA + foam/felt filters (Anti-Allergen Complete Seal) | HEPA Sealed Allergen System |
| Cordless | No | No |
| Bagged | No | No |
| Noise | — | — |
| Dustbin | 2.9 L | 1.25 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 | 14.92 x 12.05 x 45.02 in | 13.39 x 11.93 x 44.65 in |
| Weight | 15.2 lbs | 15.7 lbs |
| Warranty | 5 years | 5 years |
Pros & cons
Shark Rotator Pet
- ✓Near-perfect independent test score for deep carpet cleaning
- ✓Handled both short and long pet hair with minimal tangling in third-party testing
- ✓Sealed suction measured slightly above the category average by an independent tester
- ✓Washable HEPA filtration plus Odor Neutralizer Technology for pet households
- ✓12-foot hose reach for stairs and furniture
- ✓5-year limited warranty
- ✗No Lift-Away detachable pod, unlike most other 'Lift-Away' Shark uprights
- ✗Weaker airflow at the nozzle head than at the hose, hurting crevice and upholstery pickup in testing
- ✗Struggled with larger debris on hard floors in independent testing
- ✗Can feel like too much suction on area rugs unless you use the adjustable relief lever
Bissell CleanView Max FurGuard Lift-Off Upright Vacuum
- ✓HEPA Sealed Allergen System, rated to trap 99.97% of dust and dander
- ✓Self-cleaning brush roll targets hair wrap, the main upright failure point
- ✓XL 1.25 L tank means fewer trips to the trash
- ✓Lift-Off detachable pod for stairs and furniture
- ✓LED headlights for spotting hidden debris
- ✓5-year limited warranty is long for a sub-$200 upright
- ✗No suction figure published, so you can't compare it numerically to rivals
- ✗15.7 lbs is heavy to carry up and down stairs in Lift-Off mode
- ✗Single documented speed setting
- ✗25-foot cord, no cordless option on this model