Bissell Vac & Steam 1977E Review | 61 Data compared

Avg. price:~£180Heat-up time:30 secondsPower rating:1600 WWeight:4 kg

Bissell Vac & Steam 1977E Review: Compare 61 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Steam Cleaners category and whether it is worth buying.

6.6

Overall score

Score
6.6/ 10
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What it is
An overall evaluation of products in the Steam Cleaners category, based on technical analysis and user reviews.
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Score components

80%

6.1

Technical Score

20%

8.5

User score

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6.1

Technical Score

Technical score
6.1/ 10
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What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Steam Cleaners category across these key areas: Performance, Tank, Versatility, Accessories, Design, Safety.
When it matters
When you want to compare products in the Steam Cleaners category by technical performance, specifications, and available features.
Score distribution
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Score components

28%

6.4

Performance

24%

5.8

Tank

21%

6.8

Versatility

10%

4.0

Accessories

9%

7.7

Design

8%

5.6

Safety

â–¼Worse than 83% of steam-cleaners
8.5

User score

User score
8.5/ 10
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What it is
A rating that combines user reviews with the total review volume for products in the Steam Cleaners category.
When it matters
When you want to know how products in the Steam Cleaners category perform in everyday use and how reliable owners find them over time.
Score distribution
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Score components

70%

8.0

User ratings

30%

9.6

Number of reviews

Based on 5,418 buyer reviews from online shops.
How we calculate this
User ratings – average star rating across all shop listings, weighted by how many reviews each has, on a 1–10 scale.
Number of reviews – how many buyer reviews the product has, on a logarithmic scale; the 8% most-reviewed models in the category get 10.
â–²Better than 73% of steam-cleaners
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Verdict

The Bissell Vac & Steam 1977E is a corded, bagless 2-in-1 upright cleaner powered by a 1600W motor (comprising an 1100W steam heater and a 400W cyclonic vacuum) with a 7.6-meter power cord, a 0.4-liter clean water tank, and a 0.95-liter dirt tank. Its primary advantage is the ability to simultaneously vacuum dry debris and naturally sanitize sealed hard floors using chemical-free steam, killing 99.9% of germs while utilizing a hygienic 'Drop-It' hands-free emptying system and easy-touch digital handle controls. However, notable drawbacks include its heavy and bulky design at 4.8 kg, high operating noise levels up to 81 dB, relatively weak vacuum suction, and a lack of a HEPA filter or detailed corner accessories.

Technical Specifications of steam cleaner Bissell Vac & Steam 1977E

Technical Score
Technical score
6.1/ 10
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What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Steam Cleaners category across these key areas: Performance, Tank, Versatility, Accessories, Design, Safety.
When it matters
When you want to compare products in the Steam Cleaners category by technical performance, specifications, and available features.
Score distribution
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Score components:

28%

6.4

Performance

24%

5.8

Tank

21%

6.8

Versatility

10%

4.0

Accessories

9%

7.7

Design

8%

5.6

Safety

6.1
Bissell Vac & Steam 1977E has a technical score of 6.1 points, which is lower than 83.2% of products in this category.
User score
User score
8.5/ 10
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What it is
A rating that combines user reviews with the total review volume for products in the Steam Cleaners category.
When it matters
When you want to know how products in the Steam Cleaners category perform in everyday use and how reliable owners find them over time.
Score distribution
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Score components

70%

8.0

User ratings

30%

9.6

Number of reviews

Based on 5,418 buyer reviews from online shops.
How we calculate this
User ratings – average star rating across all shop listings, weighted by how many reviews each has, on a 1–10 scale.
Number of reviews – how many buyer reviews the product has, on a logarithmic scale; the 8% most-reviewed models in the category get 10.
8.5
Bissell Vac & Steam 1977E has a user score of 8.49 points, which is higher than 73.4% of products in this category.
Popularity
Popularity
9.6/ 10
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What it is
An indicator based on the number of reviews received by products in the Steam Cleaners category.
When it matters
When you prefer products in the Steam Cleaners category that have been chosen and reviewed by many other buyers.
Score distribution
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Popularity:
Bissell Vac & Steam 1977E has a popularity score of 9.6 points, which is higher than 86% of products in this category.
9.6
Bissell Vac & Steam 1977E has a popularity score of 9.6 points, which is higher than 86% of products in this category.
Ratio quality/price
Value for money
7.5/ 10
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What it is
An indicator that combines the overall score of products in the Steam Cleaners category with their prices.
When it matters
When you are comparing products in the Steam Cleaners category and want a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
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Score components:

60%

6.6

Overall score

40%

9.6

Price

7.5
Bissell Vac & Steam 1977E has a value-for-money score of 7.5 points, which is lower than 74.1% of products in this category.
Steam pressure
N/A
Steam temperature
95 °C
Steam temperature
95 °C
This steam cleaner has a steam temperature of 95 °C, which is lower than that of 95.4% of steam cleaners and matches that of 1.5% of steam cleaners.
Steam flow rate
?
Heat-up time
30 seconds
Heat-up time
30 seconds
This steam cleaner has a heat-up time of 30 seconds, which is shorter than that of 58.7% of steam cleaners and matches that of 22.4% of steam cleaners.
Continuous steam time
15 minutes
Continuous steam time
15 minutes
This steam cleaner has a continuous steam time of 15 minutes, which is shorter than that of 63.6% of steam cleaners and matches that of 18.2% of steam cleaners.
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Cordless
no
Cordless
no
This steam cleaner is corded only, unlike 4.2% of steam cleaners.
Action radius
7.6 m
Action radius
7.6 m
This steam cleaner has an action radius of 7.6 m, which is longer than that of 71.7% of steam cleaners and matches that of 2.5% of steam cleaners.
Stainless steel boiler
no
Stainless steel boiler
no
This steam cleaner does not have a stainless steel boiler, unlike 22.5% of steam cleaners.
Power rating
1,600 W
Power rating
1,600 W
This steam cleaner has a power rating of 1,600 W, which is higher than that of 58% of steam cleaners and matches that of 11.9% of steam cleaners.
Water tank capacity
400 ml
Water tank capacity
400 ml
This steam cleaner has a water tank capacity of 400 ml, which is smaller than that of 70% of steam cleaners and matches that of 5.8% of steam cleaners.
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Suitable for allergy sufferers
yes
Suitable for allergy sufferers
yes
This steam cleaner is suitable for allergy sufferers, as are 91.6% of steam cleaners.
Product type
steam vacuum cleaner
Convertible handheld design
no
Convertible handheld design
no
This steam cleaner does not have a convertible handheld design, unlike 18.2% of steam cleaners.
Steam vacuum function
yes
Steam vacuum function
yes
This steam cleaner has a steam vacuum function, as do 11.9% of steam cleaners.
Floor nozzle type
Rectangular floor head
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Accessory count
5
Accessory count
5
This steam cleaner includes 5 accessories, which is fewer than the number included with 73.2% of steam cleaners and the same as the number included with 8.5% of steam cleaners.
Mop pads included
2
Mop pads included
2
This steam cleaner includes 2 mop pads, which is more than the number included with 65.7% of steam cleaners and the same as the number included with 25.9% of steam cleaners.
Carpet glider included
no
Carpet glider included
no
This steam cleaner does not have a carpet glider, unlike 31.5% of steam cleaners.
Extension tubes / wands
no
Extension tubes / wands
no
This steam cleaner does not have extension tubes or wands, unlike 56.6% of steam cleaners.
Extension hose
no
Extension hose
no
This steam cleaner does not have an extension hose, unlike 19.6% of steam cleaners.
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Wheels
no
Wheels
no
This steam cleaner does not have wheels, unlike 55.9% of steam cleaners.
Volume
81.76 L
Volume
81.76 L
This steam cleaner has an external volume of 81.76 L.
Weight
4 kg
Weight
4 kg
This steam cleaner weighs 4 kg, which is heavier than 50.4% of steam cleaners and the same weight as 9.8% of steam cleaners.
Width
280 mm
Height
1,168 mm
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Child safety lock
no
Child safety lock
no
This steam cleaner does not have a child safety lock, unlike 60.1% of steam cleaners.
Safety valve / safety cap
no
Safety valve / safety cap
no
This steam cleaner does not have a safety valve or safety cap, unlike 60.8% of steam cleaners.
Auto shut-off
no
Auto shut-off
no
This steam cleaner does not have automatic shut-off, unlike 13.3% of steam cleaners.
Trigger lock / continuous steam lock
no
Trigger lock / continuous steam lock
no
This steam cleaner does not have a trigger lock for continuous steam, unlike 26.6% of steam cleaners.
Descaling system
yes
Descaling system
yes
This steam cleaner has a descaling system, as do 25.2% of steam cleaners.
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Bissell Vac & Steam 1977E vs the average steam cleaner

246810TotalPerformanceTankVersatilityAccessoriesDesignSafety
  • Steam vacuum function
    Steam vacuum function
    yes
    This steam cleaner has a steam vacuum function, while the average steam cleaner does not have a steam-vacuum function.
  • 2.6 m longer power cord
    Power cord length
    7.6 m
    This steam cleaner has a longer power cord than the average steam cleaner (7.6 m vs 5 m).
    7.6 m vs 5 m
  • Includes a descaling system
    Descaling system
    yes
    This steam cleaner has a descaling system, while the average steam cleaner does not have a descaling system.
  • 0.6 m longer action radius
    Action radius
    7.6 m
    This steam cleaner has a longer action radius than the average steam cleaner (7.6 m vs 7 m).
    7.6 m vs 7 m
  • 1 more mop pads
    Mop pads included
    2
    This steam cleaner includes more mop pads than the average steam cleaner (2 vs 1).
    2 vs 1
  • 120 seconds shorter heat-up time
    Heat-up time
    30 seconds
    This steam cleaner has a shorter heat-up time than the average steam cleaner (30 seconds vs 150 seconds).
    30 seconds vs 150 seconds
  • 100 W higher power rating
    Power rating
    1,600 W
    This steam cleaner has a higher power rating than the average steam cleaner (1600 W vs 1500 W).
    1,600 W vs 1,500 W
  • 28.2% more popular
    Bissell Vac & Steam 1977E is more popular than the average steam cleaner (9.63 vs 7.5).
    9.63 vs 7.51
  • 28.2% more popular
    Bissell Vac & Steam 1977E is more popular than the average steam cleaner (9.63 vs 7.5).
    9.63 vs 7.51
  • 6.1% higher user score
    User score
    8.5/ 10
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    What it is
    A rating that combines user reviews with the total review volume for products in the Steam Cleaners category.
    When it matters
    When you want to know how products in the Steam Cleaners category perform in everyday use and how reliable owners find them over time.
    Score distribution
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    the average steam cleaner
    Bissell Vac & Steam 1977E has a higher user score than the average steam cleaner (8.49 vs 8.004).
    8.49 vs 8
  • 120 seconds shorter heat-up time
    Heat-up time
    30 seconds
    This steam cleaner has a shorter heat-up time than the average steam cleaner (30 seconds vs 150 seconds).
    30 seconds vs 150 seconds
  • 2.6 m longer power cord
    Power cord length
    7.6 m
    This steam cleaner has a longer power cord than the average steam cleaner (7.6 m vs 5 m).
    7.6 m vs 5 m
  • 0.6 m longer action radius
    Action radius
    7.6 m
    This steam cleaner has a longer action radius than the average steam cleaner (7.6 m vs 7 m).
    7.6 m vs 7 m
  • 100 W higher power rating
    Power rating
    1,600 W
    This steam cleaner has a higher power rating than the average steam cleaner (1600 W vs 1500 W).
    1,600 W vs 1,500 W
  • Steam vacuum function
    Steam vacuum function
    yes
    This steam cleaner has a steam vacuum function, while the average steam cleaner does not have a steam-vacuum function.
  • 1 more mop pads
    Mop pads included
    2
    This steam cleaner includes more mop pads than the average steam cleaner (2 vs 1).
    2 vs 1
  • Includes a descaling system
    Descaling system
    yes
    This steam cleaner has a descaling system, while the average steam cleaner does not have a descaling system.
  • 40 °C lower steam temperature
    Steam temperature
    95 °C
    This steam cleaner has a lower steam temperature than the average steam cleaner (95 °C vs 135 °C).
    95 °C vs 135 °C
  • Not suitable for upholstery and fabrics
    Suitable for upholstery / fabrics
    no
    This steam cleaner is not suitable for upholstery and fabrics, while the average steam cleaner is suitable for the same use.
  • Not suitable for grout
    Suitable for grout
    no
    This steam cleaner is not suitable for grout, while the average steam cleaner is suitable for the same use.
  • No upholstery / fabric tool
    Upholstery / fabric tool
    no
    This steam cleaner does not have an upholstery or fabric tool, while the average steam cleaner has an upholstery or fabric tool.
  • Cannot steam garments
    Garment steaming capability
    no
    This steam cleaner cannot steam garments, while the average steam cleaner can do this.
  • No water-level indicator
    Water level indicator
    no
    This steam cleaner does not have a water-level indicator, while the average steam cleaner has a water-level indicator.
  • 400 ml smaller water tank capacity
    Water tank capacity
    400 ml
    This steam cleaner has a smaller water tank capacity than the average steam cleaner (400 ml vs 800 ml).
    400 ml vs 800 ml
  • No safety valve / cap
    Safety valve / safety cap
    no
    This steam cleaner does not have a safety valve or safety cap, while the average steam cleaner has a safety valve or safety cap.
  • 6.2% worse value for money
    Bissell Vac & Steam 1977E offers worse value for money than the average steam cleaner (7.5 vs 8).
    7.5 vs 7.97
  • 38.5% more expensive
    Bissell Vac & Steam 1977E is more expensive than the average steam cleaner (£180 vs £130).
    £180 vs £130
  • 40 °C lower steam temperature
    Steam temperature
    95 °C
    This steam cleaner has a lower steam temperature than the average steam cleaner (95 °C vs 135 °C).
    95 °C vs 135 °C
  • 5 minutes shorter continuous steam time
    Continuous steam time
    15 minutes
    This steam cleaner has a shorter continuous steam time than the average steam cleaner (15 minutes vs 20 minutes).
    15 minutes vs 20 minutes
  • 400 ml smaller water tank capacity
    Water tank capacity
    400 ml
    This steam cleaner has a smaller water tank capacity than the average steam cleaner (400 ml vs 800 ml).
    400 ml vs 800 ml
  • No water-level indicator
    Water level indicator
    no
    This steam cleaner does not have a water-level indicator, while the average steam cleaner has a water-level indicator.
  • 600 ml smaller boiler capacity
    Boiler capacity
    400 ml
    This steam cleaner has a smaller boiler capacity than the average steam cleaner (400 ml vs 1000 ml).
    400 ml vs 1,000 ml
  • Not suitable for upholstery and fabrics
    Suitable for upholstery / fabrics
    no
    This steam cleaner is not suitable for upholstery and fabrics, while the average steam cleaner is suitable for the same use.
  • Not suitable for grout
    Suitable for grout
    no
    This steam cleaner is not suitable for grout, while the average steam cleaner is suitable for the same use.
  • Cannot steam garments
    Garment steaming capability
    no
    This steam cleaner cannot steam garments, while the average steam cleaner can do this.
  • Not suitable for glass and windows
    Suitable for glass / windows
    no
    This steam cleaner is not suitable for glass and windows, while the average steam cleaner is suitable for the same use.
  • 2.5 cm narrower cleaning width
    Cleaning width
    28 cm
    This steam cleaner has a narrower cleaning width than the average steam cleaner (28 cm vs 30.5 cm).
    28 cm vs 30.5 cm
  • No upholstery / fabric tool
    Upholstery / fabric tool
    no
    This steam cleaner does not have an upholstery or fabric tool, while the average steam cleaner has an upholstery or fabric tool.
  • No extension tubes / wands
    Extension tubes / wands
    no
    This steam cleaner does not have extension tubes or wands, while the average steam cleaner has extension tubes or wands.
  • No detail brushes
    Detail brushes included
    no
    This steam cleaner does not have detail brushes, while the average steam cleaner has detail brushes.
  • 4 fewer accessories
    Accessory count
    5
    This steam cleaner includes fewer accessories than the average steam cleaner (5 vs 9).
    5 vs 9
  • No jet nozzle
    Jet nozzle
    no
    This steam cleaner does not have a jet nozzle, while the average steam cleaner has a jet nozzle.
  • No scraper / grout tool
    Scraper / grout tool
    no
    This steam cleaner does not have a scraper or grout tool, while the average steam cleaner has a scraper or grout tool.
  • No wheels
    Wheels
    no
    This steam cleaner does not have wheels, while the average steam cleaner has wheels.
  • 2.3% heavier
    Weight
    4 kg
    40% heavier: this steam cleaner is heavier than the average steam cleaner (4 kg vs 3.91 kg).
    4 kg vs 3.91 kg
  • 2 years older
    Release date
    2017
    This steam cleaner was released earlier than the average steam cleaner.
    2,017 vs 2,018
  • No safety valve / cap
    Safety valve / safety cap
    no
    This steam cleaner does not have a safety valve or safety cap, while the average steam cleaner has a safety valve or safety cap.
  • No child safety lock
    Child safety lock
    no
    This steam cleaner does not have a child safety lock, while the average steam cleaner has a child safety lock.

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Third-party reviews

Based on 5,418 buyer reviews from online shops.
Reviews last updated: August 2026 · How we calculate this

What customers like about Bissell Vac & Steam 1977E?

  • Saves a significant amount of cleaning time by combining vacuuming and steaming into a single step
  • Dry-tank technology successfully separates collected dirt from steam moisture for easy, mess-free emptying
  • Generous 7.6-meter power cord provides excellent reach across large rooms without frequent unplugging
  • Heats up very quickly, becoming ready to produce steam in less than 30 seconds
  • User-friendly digital fingertip controls make switching between functions and steam levels seamless
  • Includes machine-washable microfiber pads and scent discs that leave a fresh fragrance
  • Provides effective chemical-free sanitization using only water to remove tough stains on sealed hard floors

What customers dislike about Bissell Vac & Steam 1977E?

  • Significantly heavier and bulkier to handle compared to standard vacuum cleaners or standalone steam mops
  • Standalone vacuum suction power is mediocre and struggles to pick up debris on carpeted surfaces or thick rugs
  • Produces a loud, noisy operation that some users find disruptive
  • Control buttons on the handle are awkwardly angled downward, making them difficult to view while upright
  • Lacks versatile attachments or accessories for cleaning tight corners, edges, and stairs
  • Can leave certain floor types, like bathroom tiles, slightly damp or smeared, requiring extra drying time
  • Some long-term users have reported general product durability concerns over extended periods

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