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BISSELL Pet Hair Eraser 1987N Review | 53 Data compared

Avg. price:~£70Suction pressure:?Capacity:0.6 LWeight:1.36 kgRuntime:12 minHEPA filter:yes

BISSELL Pet Hair Eraser 1987N Review: Compare 53 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Portable Vacuums category and whether it is worth buying.

BISSELL Pet Hair Eraser 1987N
7.5/10

Overall score

Score
7.5/ 10
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An overall evaluation of products in the Portable Vacuums category, based on technical analysis and user reviews.
When it matters
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â–² Better than 68% of models
Score components

80%

7.2

Technical score

20%

8.6

User score

â–²Better than 68% of portable vacuums
7.6

Value for money

Value for money
7.6/ 10
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What it is
An indicator that combines the portable vacuum cleaner's overall score with its price.
When it matters
When you are looking for a portable vacuum cleaner with a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 59% of models
Score components

70%

7.5

Overall score

30%

8.0

Price

â–¼Worse than 59%
7.2

Technical score

Technical score
7.2/ 10
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What it is
An assessment of the portable vacuum cleaner’s technical performance across six key areas: performance, battery, filtration, attachments, design, and smart features.
When it matters
When you want to compare products in the Portable Vacuums category by technical performance, specifications, and available features.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 55% of models
Score components

30%

5.8

Performance

30%

9.2

Filtration

24%

6.1

Battery

10%

8.8

Attachments

3%

4.3

Design

3%

7.2

Smart features

â–²Better than 55%
8.6

User score

User score
8.6/ 10
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What it is
A rating that combines user reviews with the total review volume for products in the Portable Vacuums category.
When it matters
When you want to know how products in the Portable Vacuums category perform in everyday use and how reliable owners find them over time.
Score distribution
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â–² Better than 83% of models
Score components

70%

8.4

User ratings

30%

8.9

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
â–²Better than 83%
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Technical Specifications of portable vacuum cleaner BISSELL Pet Hair Eraser 1987N

Technical score
Technical score
7.2/ 10
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What it is
An assessment of the portable vacuum cleaner’s technical performance across six key areas: performance, battery, filtration, attachments, design, and smart features.
When it matters
When you want to compare products in the Portable Vacuums category by technical performance, specifications, and available features.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 55% of models
Score components:

30%

5.8

Performance

30%

9.2

Filtration

24%

6.1

Battery

10%

8.8

Attachments

3%

4.3

Design

3%

7.2

Smart features

7.2
User score
User score
8.6/ 10
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What it is
A rating that combines user reviews with the total review volume for products in the Portable Vacuums category.
When it matters
When you want to know how products in the Portable Vacuums category perform in everyday use and how reliable owners find them over time.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 83% of models
Score components

70%

8.4

User ratings

30%

8.9

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
8.6
Popularity
Popularity
8.9/ 10
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What it is
An indicator based on the number of reviews received by products in the Portable Vacuums category.
When it matters
When you prefer products in the Portable Vacuums category that have been chosen and reviewed by many other buyers.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 78% of models
Popularity:
BISSELL Pet Hair Eraser 1987N has a popularity score of 8.9 points, which is higher than 78.3% of products in this category.
8.9
Value for money
Value for money
7.6/ 10
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What it is
An indicator that combines the portable vacuum cleaner's overall score with its price.
When it matters
When you are looking for a portable vacuum cleaner with a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 59% of models
Score components:

70%

7.5

Overall score

30%

8.0

Price

7.6
Cyclonic technology
no
This portable vacuum cleaner does not use cyclonic technology. 35.3% of vacuum cleaners use this filtration approach.
Wet & dry
no
This portable vacuum cleaner does not support wet-and-dry cleaning. 32.1% of portable vacuums have this feature.
Rated motor power
80 W
Market range: <0 W – >200 W
This portable vacuum cleaner has a rated motor power of 80 W, which is lower than that of 68.7% of portable vacuums and equal to that of 3.7% of portable vacuums.
Suction pressure
?
Suction power
16.16 AW
Market range: <0 AW – >100 AW
This portable vacuum cleaner has a suction power of 16.16 AW, which is lower than that of 67.2% of vacuum cleaners.
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Battery energy
28.8 Wh
Market range: <0 Wh – >50 Wh
This portable vacuum cleaner has a battery energy capacity of 28.8 Wh, which is greater than that of 78.4% of portable vacuums.
Cordless
yes
This portable vacuum cleaner works cordlessly. 93.5% of vacuum cleaners offer cordless operation.
Battery type
NiMH
Battery voltage
14.4 V
Market range: <5 V – >25 V
This portable vacuum cleaner uses a battery voltage of 14.4 V, which is higher than that of 81.4% of vacuum cleaners and equal to that of 2.3% of vacuum cleaners.
Battery capacity
2000 mAh
Market range: <1.5k mAh – >2.5k mAh
This portable vacuum cleaner has a battery capacity of 2000 mAh, which is larger than that of 21.6% of vacuum cleaners and equal to that of 48.5% of vacuum cleaners.
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HEPA filter
yes
This portable vacuum cleaner includes a HEPA filter. This feature is present on 56.5% of portable vacuums.
Washable filter
yes
This portable vacuum cleaner includes a washable filter. 96.2% of vacuum cleaners include this maintenance-friendly feature.
Capacity
0.6 L
Market range: <0 L – >1 L
This portable vacuum cleaner has a dust capacity of 0.6 L, which is larger than that of 82.6% of vacuum cleaners and equal to that of 7.6% of vacuum cleaners.
Transparent bin
yes
This portable vacuum cleaner includes a transparent dustbin. This feature is present on 89.7% of portable vacuums.
Number of filtration stages
3
Market range: <1 – >6
This portable vacuum cleaner has 3 filtration stages, which is more than 79.6% of portable vacuums and equal to 17.7% of portable vacuums.
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Extension tube
no
This portable vacuum cleaner does not include an extension tube. 29.9% of portable vacuums have this feature.
Soft dusting brush
yes
This portable vacuum cleaner includes a soft dusting brush. 80.4% of vacuum cleaners include this attachment.
Flat crevice tool
yes
This portable vacuum cleaner includes a flat crevice tool. This feature is present on 89.7% of portable vacuums.
Upholstery tool
yes
This portable vacuum cleaner includes an upholstery tool. This feature is present on 26.6% of portable vacuums.
Mini motorized brush
yes
This portable vacuum cleaner includes a mini motorized brush. 11.4% of vacuum cleaners include this attachment.
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Width
41 cm
Depth
11 cm
Height
17.1 cm
Weight
1.36 kg
Market range: <0 kg – >2 kg
This portable vacuum cleaner weighs 1.36 kg, which is more than 83.2% of vacuum cleaners and equal to 0.5% of vacuum cleaners.
Self-standing design
no
This portable vacuum cleaner does not have a self-standing design. 1.6% of portable vacuums have this feature.
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LED light
no
This portable vacuum cleaner does not include an LED light. 17.9% of portable vacuums have this feature.
Auto suction adjustment
no
This portable vacuum cleaner does not support automatic suction adjustment. 1.1% of vacuum cleaners support this feature.
Display type
LED
This portable vacuum cleaner has a display. This feature is present on 80.4% of portable vacuums.
Filter replacement indicator
no
This portable vacuum cleaner does not include a filter replacement indicator. 3.3% of portable vacuums have this feature.

BISSELL Pet Hair Eraser 1987N vs the average portable vacuum

246810TotalPerformanceBatteryFiltrationAttachmentsDesignSmart features
  • 0.2 L larger dust capacity
    This portable vacuum cleaner has a larger dust capacity than the average portable vacuum (0.6 L vs 0.4 L).
    0.6 L vs 0.4 L
  • 7 dB lower operating noise
    This portable vacuum cleaner operates more quietly than the average portable vacuum (68 dB vs 75 dB).
    68 dB vs 75 dB
  • 1 more filtration stages
    This portable vacuum cleaner has more filtration stages than the average portable vacuum (3 vs 2).
    3 vs 2
  • Includes an upholstery tool
    This portable vacuum cleaner includes an upholstery tool, while the average portable vacuum does not.
  • 6.8 Wh more battery energy
    This portable vacuum cleaner stores more battery energy than the average portable vacuum (28.8 Wh vs 22 Wh).
    28.8 Wh vs 22 Wh
  • Includes mini motorized brush
    This portable vacuum cleaner includes a mini motorized brush, the average portable vacuum does not.
  • 3.3 V higher battery voltage
    This portable vacuum cleaner has a higher battery voltage than the average portable vacuum (14.4 V vs 11.1 V).
    14.4 V vs 11.1 V
  • 7% higher user score
    User score
    8.6/ 10
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    What it is
    A rating that combines user reviews with the total review volume for products in the Portable Vacuums category.
    When it matters
    When you want to know how products in the Portable Vacuums category perform in everyday use and how reliable owners find them over time.
    Score distribution
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    the average portable vacuum
    BISSELL Pet Hair Eraser 1987N has a higher user score than the average portable vacuum (8.56 vs 8.000).
    8.56 vs 8
  • 7% higher user score
    User score
    8.6/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    A rating that combines user reviews with the total review volume for products in the Portable Vacuums category.
    When it matters
    When you want to know how products in the Portable Vacuums category perform in everyday use and how reliable owners find them over time.
    Score distribution
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    the average portable vacuum
    BISSELL Pet Hair Eraser 1987N has a higher user score than the average portable vacuum (8.56 vs 8.000).
    8.56 vs 8
  • 7 dB lower operating noise
    This portable vacuum cleaner operates more quietly than the average portable vacuum (68 dB vs 75 dB).
    68 dB vs 75 dB
  • 6.8 Wh more battery energy
    This portable vacuum cleaner stores more battery energy than the average portable vacuum (28.8 Wh vs 22 Wh).
    28.8 Wh vs 22 Wh
  • 3.3 V higher battery voltage
    This portable vacuum cleaner has a higher battery voltage than the average portable vacuum (14.4 V vs 11.1 V).
    14.4 V vs 11.1 V
  • 0.2 L larger dust capacity
    This portable vacuum cleaner has a larger dust capacity than the average portable vacuum (0.6 L vs 0.4 L).
    0.6 L vs 0.4 L
  • 1 more filtration stages
    This portable vacuum cleaner has more filtration stages than the average portable vacuum (3 vs 2).
    3 vs 2
  • Includes an upholstery tool
    This portable vacuum cleaner includes an upholstery tool, while the average portable vacuum does not.
  • Includes mini motorized brush
    This portable vacuum cleaner includes a mini motorized brush, the average portable vacuum does not.
  • 40 W less motor power
    This portable vacuum cleaner has a less powerful motor than the average portable vacuum (80 W vs 120 W).
    80 W vs 120 W
  • 8 min shorter runtime
    This portable vacuum cleaner runs for less time per charge than the average portable vacuum (12 min vs 20 min).
    12 min vs 20 min
  • 1 h slower charging
    This portable vacuum cleaner charges slower than the average portable vacuum (5 h vs 4 h).
    5 h vs 4 h
  • 8.84 AW weaker suction
    This portable vacuum cleaner has lower suction power than the average portable vacuum (16.2 AW vs 25 AW).
    16.16 AW vs 25 AW
  • 81.3% heavier
    40% heavier: this portable vacuum cleaner is heavier than the average portable vacuum (1.4 kg vs 0.75 kg).
    1.36 kg vs 0.75 kg
  • 62.4% more external volume
    This portable vacuum cleaner has a larger external volume than the average portable vacuum (7712 cm³ vs 4748 cm³).
    7,712 cm³ vs 4,748 cm³
  • 40,800 RPM lower maximum motor speed
    This portable vacuum cleaner reaches a lower maximum motor speed than the average portable vacuum (4200 RPM vs 45000 RPM).
    4,200 RPM vs 45,000 RPM
  • 55.6% more expensive
    BISSELL Pet Hair Eraser 1987N is more expensive than the average portable vacuum (£70 vs £45).
    £70 vs £45
  • 55.6% more expensive
    BISSELL Pet Hair Eraser 1987N is more expensive than the average portable vacuum (£70 vs £45).
    £70 vs £45
  • 1.3% worse value for money
    BISSELL Pet Hair Eraser 1987N offers worse value for money than the average portable vacuum (7.62 vs 7.7).
    7.62 vs 7.72
  • 40 W less motor power
    This portable vacuum cleaner has a less powerful motor than the average portable vacuum (80 W vs 120 W).
    80 W vs 120 W
  • 8.84 AW weaker suction
    This portable vacuum cleaner has lower suction power than the average portable vacuum (16.2 AW vs 25 AW).
    16.16 AW vs 25 AW
  • 40,800 RPM lower maximum motor speed
    This portable vacuum cleaner reaches a lower maximum motor speed than the average portable vacuum (4200 RPM vs 45000 RPM).
    4,200 RPM vs 45,000 RPM
  • 8 min shorter runtime
    This portable vacuum cleaner runs for less time per charge than the average portable vacuum (12 min vs 20 min).
    12 min vs 20 min
  • 1 h slower charging
    This portable vacuum cleaner charges slower than the average portable vacuum (5 h vs 4 h).
    5 h vs 4 h
  • 81.3% heavier
    40% heavier: this portable vacuum cleaner is heavier than the average portable vacuum (1.4 kg vs 0.75 kg).
    1.36 kg vs 0.75 kg
  • 62.4% more external volume
    This portable vacuum cleaner has a larger external volume than the average portable vacuum (7712 cm³ vs 4748 cm³).
    7,712 cm³ vs 4,748 cm³
  • 2 years older
    This portable vacuum cleaner was released earlier than the average portable vacuum.
    2,017 vs 2,021

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cnn.com
21/11/2024
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Bissel Pet Hair Eraser: Tested and reviewed
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rd.com
24/01/2024
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I Can’t Clean My Home Without the Bissell Pet Hair Eraser—the Handheld Vacuum Every Pet Parent Needs
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bpm-power.com
10/05/2022
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Bissell Pet Hair Eraser 1987N: A vacuum cleaner for pet hair
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reoverview.nl
29/01/2024
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consumentenbond.nl
20/07/2026
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Third-party reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
Reviews last updated: July 2026 · How we calculate this

What we like about BISSELL Pet Hair Eraser 1987N

  • Excellent at picking up embedded pet hair and fine debris from upholstery
  • Comes with a useful motorized brush tool specifically designed for pet owners
  • Lightweight and highly portable design making it easy to maneuver
  • Large, easy-to-empty dust bin capacity for a handheld vacuum
  • Equipped with a multi-level filtration system and a washable filter
  • Affordable price point compared to high-end handheld competitors

What we don't like about BISSELL Pet Hair Eraser 1987N

  • Short battery runtime, providing only around 15 to 20 minutes of use
  • Long recharge time, taking several hours to achieve a full charge
  • Built-in battery cannot be replaced when it ceases to hold a charge
  • Can operate quite loudly during use compared to some competitors
  • Struggles to extract deeply embedded debris from thick carpets or crevices without the right attachment

Verdict

The BISSELL Pet Hair Eraser 1987N is a compact, cordless handheld vacuum weighing 1.4 kg, featuring a 14.4V NiMH battery that yields a 15-minute runtime and generates a relatively quiet noise level of 68 dB. Its primary characteristics and pros include a generous 0.7-liter easy-empty dirt bin, a multi-stage filtration system, and specialized accessories including an upholstery tool with felt and a detachable motorized brush roll that excels at lifting embedded hair from soft surfaces and vehicles. However, notable cons include a prolonged charging time of up to 4 to 8 hours and a battery performance that slowly diminishes as it discharges due to the non-lithium NiMH battery technology.

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