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Bissell SmartClean Canister Vacuum Review | 52 Data compared

Avg. price:~£290Suction power (AW):227 AWBattery runtime:N/A minutesCapacity:3 LWeight:10 kg

Bissell SmartClean Canister Vacuum Review: Compare 52 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Vacuum Cleaners category and whether it is worth buying.

7.5

Overall score

Score
7.5/ 10
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What it is
An overall evaluation of the vacuum cleaner's quality, based on technical analysis and user reviews.
When it matters
When you need a quick reference for identifying the best vacuum cleaners on the market.
Score distribution
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â–² Better than 76% of models
Score components

80%

7.3

Technical Score

20%

8.2

User score

â–²Better than 76% of vacuum-cleaners
7.3

Technical Score

Technical score
7.3/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of the vacuum cleaner's technical performance across six key areas: performance, battery and power supply, filtration, attachments, design, and smart features.
When it matters
When you want to compare vacuum cleaners by cleaning performance, specifications, and available features.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 73% of models
Score components

28%

7.9

Performance

22%

5.6

Battery

18%

8.8

Filtration

14%

9.2

Attachments

10%

3.6

Design

8%

7.9

Smart features

â–²Better than 73% of vacuum-cleaners
8.2

User score

User score
8.2/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews with the total number of reviews received by the vacuum cleaner.
When it matters
When you want to know how a vacuum cleaner performs in everyday use and how reliable owners find it over time.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 72% of models
Score components

70%

8.6

User ratings

30%

7.3

Number of reviews

Based on 371 buyer reviews from online shops.
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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 72% of vacuum-cleaners
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Technical Specifications of vacuum cleaner Bissell SmartClean Canister Vacuum

Technical Score
Technical score
7.3/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of the vacuum cleaner's technical performance across six key areas: performance, battery and power supply, filtration, attachments, design, and smart features.
When it matters
When you want to compare vacuum cleaners by cleaning performance, specifications, and available features.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 73% of models
Score components:

28%

7.9

Performance

22%

5.6

Battery

18%

8.8

Filtration

14%

9.2

Attachments

10%

3.6

Design

8%

7.9

Smart features

7.3
User score
User score
8.2/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews with the total number of reviews received by the vacuum cleaner.
When it matters
When you want to know how a vacuum cleaner performs in everyday use and how reliable owners find it over time.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 72% of models
Score components

70%

8.6

User ratings

30%

7.3

Number of reviews

Based on 371 buyer reviews from online shops.
Read buyer reviews on Amazon →
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.
8.2
Popularity
Popularity
7.3/ 10
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What it is
An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the vacuum cleaner.
When it matters
When you prefer a vacuum cleaner that has been chosen and reviewed by many other buyers.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 64% of models
Popularity:
Bissell SmartClean Canister Vacuum has a popularity score of 7.3 points, which is higher than 64.4% of vacuum cleaners.
7.3
Ratio quality/price
Value for money
7.9/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the vacuum cleaner's overall score with its price.
When it matters
When you are looking for a vacuum cleaner with a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 67% of models
Score components:

60%

7.5

Overall score

40%

9.0

Price

7.9
Suction power (AW)
227 AW
Suction power (AW)
227 AW
â–² Better than 83% of models
Market range: <40 AW – >280 AW
This vacuum cleaner has a suction power of 227 AW, which is higher than that of 83.1% of vacuum cleaners.
Suction power (kPa)
?
Airflow
?
Motor type
Universal motor
Power consumption
2000 W
Power consumption
2000 W
â–¼ Worse than 100% of models
Market range: <165 W – >899 W
This vacuum cleaner draws 2000 W, which is higher than the power consumption of 99.9% of vacuum cleaners.
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Cordless
no
Cordless
no
â–¼ Worse than 50% of models
This vacuum cleaner does not work cordlessly. 49.5% of vacuum cleaners offer cordless operation.
Battery runtime
N/A
Charging time
N/A
Battery capacity
N/A
Battery voltage
N/A
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Filter class
hepa
Filter class
hepa
â–¼ Worse than 38% of models
This vacuum cleaner uses filter class hepa, which is more advanced than the class used by 16% of vacuum cleaners and the same as the class used by 46% of vacuum cleaners.
Minimum overall efficiency
99.97%
Minimum overall efficiency
99.97%
â–² Better than 59% of models
Market range: <95 % – >99.99 %
This vacuum cleaner reaches 99.97% minimum overall efficiency, which is higher than that of 59.1% of vacuum cleaners and equal to that of 19.4% of vacuum cleaners.
Suitable for allergy sufferers
yes
Suitable for allergy sufferers
yes
â–² Better than 18% of models
This vacuum cleaner is suitable for allergy sufferers. 82.4% of vacuum cleaners are allergy-friendly.
Capacity
3 L
Capacity
3 L
â–² Better than 81% of models
Market range: <0.44 L – >4 L
This vacuum cleaner has a dust capacity of 3 L, which is larger than that of 80.6% of vacuum cleaners and equal to that of 4.1% of vacuum cleaners.
Bagless
yes
Bagless
yes
â–² Better than 21% of models
This vacuum cleaner uses a bagless design. 78.6% of vacuum cleaners use this setup.
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Main brush type
roll brush
Roller type
bristled
Anti-tangle brush
yes
Anti-tangle brush
yes
â–² Better than 74% of models
This vacuum cleaner includes an anti-tangle brush. 25.7% of vacuum cleaners include this feature.
Mini motorized brush
yes
Mini motorized brush
yes
â–² Better than 73% of models
This vacuum cleaner includes a mini motorized brush. 26.9% of vacuum cleaners include this attachment.
Suitable for pet owners
yes
Suitable for pet owners
yes
â–² Better than 28% of models
This vacuum cleaner is suitable for pet owners. 72% of vacuum cleaners handle pet hair well.
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Vacuum type
canister
Weight
10 kg
Weight
10 kg
â–¼ Worse than 100% of models
Market range: <2.15 kg – >7.1 kg
This vacuum cleaner weighs 10 kg, which is greater than the weight of 99.6% of vacuum cleaners and equal to that of 0.1% of vacuum cleaners.
2-in-1 design
no
2-in-1 design
no
â–¼ Worse than 53% of models
This vacuum cleaner does not offer a 2-in-1 design. 53% of vacuum cleaners offer this flexible format.
Self-standing
no
Self-standing
no
â–¼ Worse than 19% of models
This vacuum cleaner does not stand on its own. 18.9% of vacuum cleaners offer this convenience.
Adjustable tube height
yes
Adjustable tube height
yes
â–² Better than 53% of models
This vacuum cleaner includes adjustable tube height. 47.4% of vacuum cleaners offer this ergonomic feature.
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Auto suction adjustment
yes
Auto suction adjustment
yes
â–² Better than 80% of models
This vacuum cleaner supports automatic suction adjustment. 19.9% of vacuum cleaners support this feature.
Dust particle sensor
no
Dust particle sensor
no
â–¼ Worse than 8% of models
This vacuum cleaner does not include a dust particle sensor. 8% of vacuum cleaners include this feature.
LED display
yes
LED display
yes
â–² Better than 74% of models
This vacuum cleaner includes an LED display. 25.9% of vacuum cleaners include this interface feature.
Nozzle light
yes
Nozzle light
yes
â–² Better than 57% of models
This vacuum cleaner includes a nozzle light. 43.4% of vacuum cleaners include this visibility feature.
Mopping support
no
Mopping support
no
â–¼ Worse than 4% of models
This vacuum cleaner does not support mopping. 3.7% of vacuum cleaners support this multi-function feature.

Bissell SmartClean Canister Vacuum vs the average vacuum cleaner

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  • 77 AW higher suction power
    Suction power (AW)
    227 AW
    â–² Better than 83% of models
    Market range: <40 AW – >280 AW
    This vacuum cleaner has higher suction power than the average vacuum cleaner (227 AW vs 150 AW).
    227 AW vs 150 AW
  • Includes mini motorized brush
    Mini motorized brush
    yes
    â–² Better than 73% of models
    This vacuum cleaner includes a mini motorized brush, the average vacuum cleaner does not.
  • Includes anti-tangle brush
    Anti-tangle brush
    yes
    â–² Better than 74% of models
    This vacuum cleaner includes an anti-tangle brush, the average vacuum cleaner does not.
  • Automatic suction adjustment
    Auto suction adjustment
    yes
    â–² Better than 80% of models
    This vacuum cleaner supports automatic suction adjustment, the average vacuum cleaner does not.
  • 2.5 m longer power cord
    Power cord length
    9 m
    â–² Better than 82% of models
    Market range: <5 m – >9.3 m
    This vacuum cleaner has a longer power cord than the average vacuum cleaner (9 m vs 6.5 m).
    9 m vs 6.5 m
  • Includes nozzle light
    Nozzle light
    yes
    â–² Better than 57% of models
    This vacuum cleaner includes a nozzle light, the average vacuum cleaner does not.
  • Includes LED display
    LED display
    yes
    â–² Better than 74% of models
    This vacuum cleaner includes an LED display, the average vacuum cleaner does not.
  • 2 L larger dust container
    Capacity
    3 L
    â–² Better than 81% of models
    Market range: <0.44 L – >4 L
    This vacuum cleaner has a larger dust capacity than the average vacuum cleaner (3 L vs 1 L).
    3 L vs 1 L
  • 2.7% higher user score
    User score
    8.2/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    A rating that combines user reviews with the total number of reviews received by the vacuum cleaner.
    When it matters
    When you want to know how a vacuum cleaner performs in everyday use and how reliable owners find it over time.
    Score distribution
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    â–¼
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    the average vacuum cleaner
    Bissell SmartClean Canister Vacuum has a higher user score than the average vacuum cleaner (8.21 vs 8.000).
    8.21 vs 8
  • 77 AW higher suction power
    Suction power (AW)
    227 AW
    â–² Better than 83% of models
    Market range: <40 AW – >280 AW
    This vacuum cleaner has higher suction power than the average vacuum cleaner (227 AW vs 150 AW).
    227 AW vs 150 AW
  • 1 more power levels
    Number of speeds
    3
    â–² Better than 56% of models
    Market range: <1 – >4
    This vacuum cleaner offers more speed levels than the average vacuum cleaner (3 vs 2).
    3 vs 2
  • 2.5 m longer power cord
    Power cord length
    9 m
    â–² Better than 82% of models
    Market range: <5 m – >9.3 m
    This vacuum cleaner has a longer power cord than the average vacuum cleaner (9 m vs 6.5 m).
    9 m vs 6.5 m
  • 2 L larger dust container
    Capacity
    3 L
    â–² Better than 81% of models
    Market range: <0.44 L – >4 L
    This vacuum cleaner has a larger dust capacity than the average vacuum cleaner (3 L vs 1 L).
    3 L vs 1 L
  • 0.02 % higher filtration efficiency
    Minimum overall efficiency
    99.97 %
    â–² Better than 59% of models
    Market range: <95 % – >99.99 %
    This vacuum cleaner has higher filtration efficiency than the average vacuum cleaner (100 % vs 99.95 %).
    99.97 % vs 99.95 %
  • Includes mini motorized brush
    Mini motorized brush
    yes
    â–² Better than 73% of models
    This vacuum cleaner includes a mini motorized brush, the average vacuum cleaner does not.
  • Includes anti-tangle brush
    Anti-tangle brush
    yes
    â–² Better than 74% of models
    This vacuum cleaner includes an anti-tangle brush, the average vacuum cleaner does not.
  • Adjustable tube height
    Adjustable tube height
    yes
    â–² Better than 53% of models
    This vacuum cleaner has adjustable tube height, the average vacuum cleaner does not.
  • Automatic suction adjustment
    Auto suction adjustment
    yes
    â–² Better than 80% of models
    This vacuum cleaner supports automatic suction adjustment, the average vacuum cleaner does not.
  • Includes nozzle light
    Nozzle light
    yes
    â–² Better than 57% of models
    This vacuum cleaner includes a nozzle light, the average vacuum cleaner does not.
  • Includes LED display
    LED display
    yes
    â–² Better than 74% of models
    This vacuum cleaner includes an LED display, the average vacuum cleaner does not.
  • 2.76x higher weight
    Weight
    10 kg
    â–¼ Worse than 100% of models
    Market range: <2.15 kg – >7.1 kg
    This vacuum cleaner is heavier than the average vacuum cleaner (10 kg vs 3.62 kg).
    10 kg vs 3.62 kg
  • No handheld conversion
    2-in-1 design
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 53% of models
    This vacuum cleaner does not have a 2-in-1 design, the average vacuum cleaner does.
  • More operating noise
    Noise level (Min-Max)
    76-80 dB
    â–¼ Worse than 60% of models
    Market range: <65 dB – >83 dB
    This vacuum cleaner is noisier than the average vacuum cleaner (76-80 dB vs 77-77 dB).
    76-80 dB vs 77-77 dB
  • 1,400 W higher power consumption
    Power consumption
    2000 W
    â–¼ Worse than 100% of models
    Market range: <165 W – >899 W
    This vacuum cleaner draws more power than the average vacuum cleaner (2000 W vs 600 W).
    2,000 W vs 600 W
  • 215 mm deeper body
    Depth
    480 mm
    â–¼ Worse than 97% of models
    Market range: <170 mm – >440 mm
    This vacuum cleaner is deeper than the average vacuum cleaner (480 mm vs 265 mm).
    480 mm vs 265 mm
  • 35 mm wider body
    Width
    300 mm
    â–¼ Worse than 75% of models
    Market range: <229 mm – >350 mm
    This vacuum cleaner is wider than the average vacuum cleaner (300 mm vs 265 mm).
    300 mm vs 265 mm
  • 170 mm taller body
    Height
    1,270 mm
    â–¼ Worse than 95% of models
    Market range: <290 mm – >1.2k mm
    This vacuum cleaner is taller than the average vacuum cleaner (1270 mm vs 1100 mm).
    1,270 mm vs 1,100 mm
  • 93.3% more expensive
    Bissell SmartClean Canister Vacuum is more expensive than the average vacuum cleaner (£290 vs £150).
    £290 vs £150
  • 93.3% more expensive
    Bissell SmartClean Canister Vacuum is more expensive than the average vacuum cleaner (£290 vs £150).
    £290 vs £150
  • More operating noise
    Noise level (Min-Max)
    76-80 dB
    â–¼ Worse than 60% of models
    Market range: <65 dB – >83 dB
    This vacuum cleaner is noisier than the average vacuum cleaner (76-80 dB vs 77-77 dB).
    76-80 dB vs 77-77 dB
  • 1,400 W higher power consumption
    Power consumption
    2000 W
    â–¼ Worse than 100% of models
    Market range: <165 W – >899 W
    This vacuum cleaner draws more power than the average vacuum cleaner (2000 W vs 600 W).
    2,000 W vs 600 W
  • 2.76x higher weight
    Weight
    10 kg
    â–¼ Worse than 100% of models
    Market range: <2.15 kg – >7.1 kg
    This vacuum cleaner is heavier than the average vacuum cleaner (10 kg vs 3.62 kg).
    10 kg vs 3.62 kg
  • No handheld conversion
    2-in-1 design
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 53% of models
    This vacuum cleaner does not have a 2-in-1 design, the average vacuum cleaner does.
  • 215 mm deeper body
    Depth
    480 mm
    â–¼ Worse than 97% of models
    Market range: <170 mm – >440 mm
    This vacuum cleaner is deeper than the average vacuum cleaner (480 mm vs 265 mm).
    480 mm vs 265 mm
  • 35 mm wider body
    Width
    300 mm
    â–¼ Worse than 75% of models
    Market range: <229 mm – >350 mm
    This vacuum cleaner is wider than the average vacuum cleaner (300 mm vs 265 mm).
    300 mm vs 265 mm
  • 170 mm taller body
    Height
    1,270 mm
    â–¼ Worse than 95% of models
    Market range: <290 mm – >1.2k mm
    This vacuum cleaner is taller than the average vacuum cleaner (1270 mm vs 1100 mm).
    1,270 mm vs 1,100 mm
  • Older release date
    Release date
    2019
    â–¼ Worse than 67% of models
    Market range: <2k – >2k
    This vacuum cleaner has an older release date than the average vacuum cleaner (2019 vs 2021).
    2019 vs 2021

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Third-party reviews

Based on 371 buyer reviews from online shops.
Reviews last updated: July 2026 · How we calculate this
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What we like about Bissell SmartClean Canister Vacuum

  • Powerful suction performance on multiple floor types
  • Highly effective at picking up stubborn pet hair
  • Tangle-free motorized brush roll prevents hair wrapping
  • Automatic suction adjustment based on floor recognition
  • Hygienic, hands-free one-touch canister emptying system
  • Generous cleaning reach with a long retractable power cord
  • Convenient integrated dusting brush and edge-cleaning bristles
  • Washable and reusable filters lower ownership costs

What we don't like about Bissell SmartClean Canister Vacuum

  • The canister body is heavy and bulky to carry upstairs
  • Can be difficult to push across thick pile carpets due to strong suction
  • Construction relies heavily on plastic, making it feel less durable
  • Lacks a mini motorized tool for smaller spaces like stairs and cars
  • Canister unit is prone to tipping over when pulled at sharp angles
  • Lacks a high-efficiency HEPA filtration system

Verdict

The Bissell SmartClean Canister Vacuum is a corded, bagless cylinder vacuum equipped with a powerful 770-watt motor that delivers up to 227 air watts of suction power, alongside a massive 3-litre debris bin and an expansive 12-metre operating radius. Its standout technical feature is a motorized, patented Tangle-Free Brush Roll paired with smart floor-type recognition sensors that automatically adjust suction performance when transitioning between hard floors and carpets. Key advantages include its exceptional ability to lift embedded pet hair without encountering roller wrap, bright LED headlights on the swivel floor nozzle to illuminate dark spaces, and a hygienic multi-cyclonic, one-touch emptying system. However, its primary disadvantages include a hefty overall weight of nearly 10kg, a bulky design that reduces tight-space maneuverability, and the omission of a mini motorized tool for upholstery cleaning.

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