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Bissell Zing Bagged Canister Vacuum Cleaner Review | 52 Data compared

Avg. price:~£80Suction power (AW):?Battery runtime:N/A minutesCapacity:2.5 LWeight:3.40 kg

Bissell Zing Bagged Canister Vacuum Cleaner 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.

6.2

Overall score

Score
6.2/ 10
✕
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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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 86% of models
Score components

80%

5.5

Technical Score

20%

9.0

User score

â–¼Worse than 86% of vacuum-cleaners
5.5

Technical Score

Technical score
5.5/ 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–¼ Worse than 98% of models
Score components

28%

6.7

Performance

22%

3.5

Battery

18%

6.7

Filtration

14%

5.1

Attachments

10%

6.1

Design

8%

4.0

Smart features

â–¼Worse than 98% of vacuum-cleaners
9.0

User score

User score
9.0/ 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
★ Better than 93% of models
Score components

70%

8.6

User ratings

30%

10

Number of reviews

Based on 44,337 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.
★Better than 93% of vacuum-cleaners
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Verdict

The Bissell Zing Bagged Canister Vacuum (Model 2154A) is a compact, highly budget-friendly corded electric vacuum weighing less than 11 pounds, featuring a multi-surface floor nozzle with a flip switch to transition seamlessly between bare floors and low-pile carpets. Key characteristics include a 2.5-litre capacity dirtbag, a 16-foot power cord with automatic rewind, a telescoping extension wand, a variable suction control dial, and a motor capable of delivering up to 20 kilopascals of suction power. Major pros are its exceptional affordability, powerful suction for its size, excellent portability via an integrated carrying handle, and neat, hands-free debris disposal. However, notable cons include a relatively short power cord, cheap plastic construction that compromises overall durability, high recurring costs for replacement bags, and a lack of a standard HEPA-certified filtration system.

Technical Specifications of vacuum cleaner Bissell Zing Bagged Canister Vacuum Cleaner

Technical Score
Technical score
5.5/ 10
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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–¼ Worse than 98% of models
Score components:

28%

6.7

Performance

22%

3.5

Battery

18%

6.7

Filtration

14%

5.1

Attachments

10%

6.1

Design

8%

4.0

Smart features

5.5
Bissell Zing Bagged Canister Vacuum Cleaner has a technical score of 5.5 points, which is lower than 98.4% of vacuum cleaners.
User score
User score
9.0/ 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
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
★ Better than 93% of models
Score components

70%

8.6

User ratings

30%

10

Number of reviews

Based on 44,337 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.
9.0
Bissell Zing Bagged Canister Vacuum Cleaner has a user score of 9.02 points, which is higher than 92.9% of vacuum cleaners.
Popularity
Popularity
10.0/ 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
★ Better than 92% of models
Popularity:
Bissell Zing Bagged Canister Vacuum Cleaner has a popularity score of 10 points, which is higher than 91.9% of vacuum cleaners.
10
Bissell Zing Bagged Canister Vacuum Cleaner has a popularity score of 10 points, which is higher than 91.9% of vacuum cleaners.
Ratio quality/price
Value for money
7.3/ 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
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 86% of models
Score components:

60%

6.2

Overall score

40%

10

Price

7.3
Bissell Zing Bagged Canister Vacuum Cleaner has a value-for-money score of 7.3 points, which is lower than 78.9% of vacuum cleaners.
Suction power (AW)
?
Suction power (kPa)
20 kPa
Suction power (kPa)
20 kPa
â–² Better than 49% of models
Market range: <11 kPa – >30 kPa
This vacuum cleaner has a suction pressure of 20 kPa, which is higher than that of 49.3% of vacuum cleaners and equal to that of 8% of vacuum cleaners.
Airflow
?
Motor type
Universal motor
Power consumption
1,080 W
Power consumption
1,080 W
â–¼ Worse than 97% of models
Market range: <165 W – >899 W
This vacuum cleaner draws 1,080 W, which is higher than the power consumption of 97% of vacuum cleaners and equal to that of 0.1% 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
standard
Filter class
standard
â–¼ Worse than 93% of models
This vacuum cleaner uses filter class standard, which is less advanced than the class used by 93.2% of vacuum cleaners and the same as the class used by 6.8% of vacuum cleaners.
Minimum overall efficiency
?
Suitable for allergy sufferers
no
Suitable for allergy sufferers
no
â–¼ Worse than 83% of models
This vacuum cleaner is not suitable for allergy sufferers. 82.4% of vacuum cleaners are allergy-friendly.
Capacity
2.5 L
Capacity
2.5 L
â–² Better than 76% of models
Market range: <0.44 L – >4 L
This vacuum cleaner has a dust capacity of 2.5 L, which is larger than that of 76% of vacuum cleaners and equal to that of 4.2% of vacuum cleaners.
Bagless
no
Bagless
no
â–¼ Worse than 79% of models
This vacuum cleaner does not use a bagless design. 78.6% of vacuum cleaners use this setup.
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Main brush type
classic
Roller type
none
Anti-tangle brush
no
Anti-tangle brush
no
â–¼ Worse than 26% of models
This vacuum cleaner does not include an anti-tangle brush. 25.7% of vacuum cleaners include this feature.
Mini motorized brush
no
Mini motorized brush
no
â–¼ Worse than 27% of models
This vacuum cleaner does not include a mini motorized brush. 26.9% of vacuum cleaners include this attachment.
Suitable for pet owners
no
Suitable for pet owners
no
â–¼ Worse than 72% of models
This vacuum cleaner is not suitable for pet owners. 72% of vacuum cleaners handle pet hair well.
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Vacuum type
canister
Weight
3.4 kg
Weight
3.4 kg
â–² Better than 53% of models
Market range: <2.15 kg – >7.1 kg
This vacuum cleaner weighs 3.4 kg, which is lower than the weight of 52.9% of vacuum cleaners and equal to that of 0.7% 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
no
Auto suction adjustment
no
â–¼ Worse than 20% of models
This vacuum cleaner does not support 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
no
LED display
no
â–¼ Worse than 26% of models
This vacuum cleaner does not include an LED display. 25.9% of vacuum cleaners include this interface feature.
Nozzle light
no
Nozzle light
no
â–¼ Worse than 43% of models
This vacuum cleaner does not include 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 Zing Bagged Canister Vacuum Cleaner vs the average vacuum cleaner

246810TotalPerformanceBatteryFiltrationAttachmentsDesignSmart features
  • Includes full bin indicator
    Full bin indicator
    yes
    â–² Better than 73% of models
    This vacuum cleaner includes a full bin indicator, the average vacuum cleaner does not.
  • 871.4 mm shorter body
    Height
    228.6 mm
    ★ Better than 97% of models
    Market range: <290 mm – >1.2k mm
    This vacuum cleaner is shorter than the average vacuum cleaner (228.6 mm vs 1100 mm).
    228.6 mm vs 1,100 mm
  • 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.
  • 1.5 L larger dust container
    Capacity
    2.5 L
    â–² Better than 76% of models
    Market range: <0.44 L – >4 L
    This vacuum cleaner has a larger dust capacity than the average vacuum cleaner (2.5 L vs 1 L).
    2.5 L vs 1 L
  • 12.7% higher user score
    User score
    9.0/ 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
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    Bissell Zing Bagged Canister Vacuum Cleaner
    the average vacuum cleaner
    ★ Better than 96% of models
    Bissell Zing Bagged Canister Vacuum Cleaner has a higher user score than the average vacuum cleaner (9.02 vs 8.000).
    9.02 vs 8
  • 87.5% cheaper
    Bissell Zing Bagged Canister Vacuum Cleaner is cheaper than the average vacuum cleaner (£80 vs £150).
    £80 vs £150
  • 12.7% higher user score
    User score
    9.0/ 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
    â–¼
    â–¼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    Bissell Zing Bagged Canister Vacuum Cleaner
    the average vacuum cleaner
    ★ Better than 96% of models
    Bissell Zing Bagged Canister Vacuum Cleaner has a higher user score than the average vacuum cleaner (9.02 vs 8.000).
    9.02 vs 8
  • 87.5% cheaper
    Bissell Zing Bagged Canister Vacuum Cleaner is cheaper than the average vacuum cleaner (£80 vs £150).
    £80 vs £150
  • Includes full bin indicator
    Full bin indicator
    yes
    â–² Better than 73% of models
    This vacuum cleaner includes a full bin indicator, the average vacuum cleaner does not.
  • 1.5 L larger dust container
    Capacity
    2.5 L
    â–² Better than 76% of models
    Market range: <0.44 L – >4 L
    This vacuum cleaner has a larger dust capacity than the average vacuum cleaner (2.5 L vs 1 L).
    2.5 L vs 1 L
  • 871.4 mm shorter body
    Height
    228.6 mm
    ★ Better than 97% of models
    Market range: <290 mm – >1.2k mm
    This vacuum cleaner is shorter than the average vacuum cleaner (228.6 mm vs 1100 mm).
    228.6 mm vs 1,100 mm
  • 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.
  • Not pet-hair friendly
    Suitable for pet owners
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 72% of models
    This vacuum cleaner is not suitable for pet owners, the average vacuum cleaner is.
  • 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.
  • Not allergy-friendly
    Suitable for allergy sufferers
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 83% of models
    This vacuum cleaner is not suitable for allergy sufferers, the average vacuum cleaner is.
  • No bagless design
    Bagless
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 79% of models
    This vacuum cleaner does not use a bagless design, the average vacuum cleaner does.
  • No upholstery nozzle
    Upholstery nozzle
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 68% of models
    This vacuum cleaner does not include an upholstery nozzle, the average vacuum cleaner does.
  • Lower filter class
    Filter class
    standard
    â–¼ Worse than 93% of models
    This vacuum cleaner uses a lower filter class than the average vacuum cleaner (standard vs hepa).
    standard vs hepa
  • No cyclonic technology
    Cyclonic technology
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 71% of models
    This vacuum cleaner does not use cyclonic technology, the average vacuum cleaner does.
  • 1.62 m shorter power cord
    Power cord length
    4.88 m
    â–¼ Worse than 96% of models
    Market range: <5 m – >9.3 m
    This vacuum cleaner has a shorter power cord than the average vacuum cleaner (4.9 m vs 6.5 m).
    4.88 m vs 6.5 m
  • 4.1% worse value for money
    Bissell Zing Bagged Canister Vacuum Cleaner offers worse value for money than the average vacuum cleaner (7.35 vs 7.6).
    7.35 vs 7.65
  • No cyclonic technology
    Cyclonic technology
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 71% of models
    This vacuum cleaner does not use cyclonic technology, the average vacuum cleaner does.
  • 480 W higher power consumption
    Power consumption
    1,080 W
    â–¼ Worse than 97% of models
    Market range: <165 W – >899 W
    This vacuum cleaner draws more power than the average vacuum cleaner (1080 W vs 600 W).
    1,080 W vs 600 W
  • 1 fewer power levels
    Number of speeds
    1
    â–¼ Worse than 70% of models
    Market range: <1 – >4
    This vacuum cleaner offers fewer speed levels than the average vacuum cleaner (1 vs 2).
    1 vs 2
  • 1.62 m shorter power cord
    Power cord length
    4.88 m
    â–¼ Worse than 96% of models
    Market range: <5 m – >9.3 m
    This vacuum cleaner has a shorter power cord than the average vacuum cleaner (4.9 m vs 6.5 m).
    4.88 m vs 6.5 m
  • Not allergy-friendly
    Suitable for allergy sufferers
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 83% of models
    This vacuum cleaner is not suitable for allergy sufferers, the average vacuum cleaner is.
  • No bagless design
    Bagless
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 79% of models
    This vacuum cleaner does not use a bagless design, the average vacuum cleaner does.
  • Lower filter class
    Filter class
    standard
    â–¼ Worse than 93% of models
    This vacuum cleaner uses a lower filter class than the average vacuum cleaner (standard vs hepa).
    standard vs hepa
  • Not pet-hair friendly
    Suitable for pet owners
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 72% of models
    This vacuum cleaner is not suitable for pet owners, the average vacuum cleaner is.
  • No upholstery nozzle
    Upholstery nozzle
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 68% of models
    This vacuum cleaner does not include an upholstery nozzle, the average vacuum cleaner does.
  • 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.
  • 132.3 mm deeper body
    Depth
    397.3 mm
    â–¼ Worse than 79% of models
    Market range: <170 mm – >440 mm
    This vacuum cleaner is deeper than the average vacuum cleaner (397.3 mm vs 265 mm).
    397.3 mm vs 265 mm
  • Older release date
    Release date
    2017
    â–¼ Worse than 84% of models
    Market range: <2k – >2k
    This vacuum cleaner has an older release date than the average vacuum cleaner (2017 vs 2021).
    2017 vs 2021
  • 14.4 mm wider body
    Width
    279.4 mm
    â–¼ Worse than 60% of models
    Market range: <229 mm – >350 mm
    This vacuum cleaner is wider than the average vacuum cleaner (279.4 mm vs 265 mm).
    279.4 mm vs 265 mm

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Third-party reviews

Based on 44,337 buyer reviews from online shops.
Reviews last updated: July 2026 · How we calculate this
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What customers like about Bissell Zing Bagged Canister Vacuum Cleaner?

  • Affordable budget-friendly price point
  • Strong and powerful suction capabilities
  • Lightweight and highly compact body design
  • Easy to carry up stairs and maneuver
  • Convenient automatic foot-activated cord rewind feature
  • Performs excellently on bare floors, tile, and laminate
  • Effective at clearing pet hair from surfaces
  • Cleaner and more hygienic dirt disposal compared to bagless models

What customers dislike about Bissell Zing Bagged Canister Vacuum Cleaner?

  • Short power cord requires frequent outlet swapping
  • Cheap plastic construction feels flimsy and fragile
  • Struggles with bulky debris which can clog the head
  • Incurs recurring costs due to regular replacement of dirt bags
  • Hose connections and nozzle do not feel fully secure
  • Lacks a motorized brushroll, limiting deep carpet cleaning efficiency
  • Standard out-of-the-box bags lack high-efficiency HEPA filtration

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21/12/2020
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