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Bissell Zing Bagless Canister Vacuum Review | 52 Data compared

Avg. price:~£70Suction power (AW):220 AWBattery runtime:N/A minutesCapacity:2 LWeight:3.40 kg

Bissell Zing Bagless 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.

6.6

Overall score

Score
6.6/ 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 61% of models
Score components

80%

6.0

Technical Score

20%

9.0

User score

â–¼Worse than 61% of vacuum-cleaners
6.0

Technical Score

Technical score
6.0/ 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 84% of models
Score components

28%

7.0

Performance

22%

4.6

Battery

18%

7.0

Filtration

14%

6.5

Attachments

10%

5.7

Design

8%

4.0

Smart features

â–¼Worse than 84% 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 73,506 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.
★Better than 93% of vacuum-cleaners
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Verdict

The Bissell Zing Bagless Canister Vacuum (Model 2156A) is a compact multi-surface cleaner powered by a 9-amp motor utilizing cyclonic action for consistent suction. Key characteristics include a 2-liter easy-empty dirt cup, a 16-foot power cord with automatic rewind, a 4.67-foot hose, a 3-stage filtration system with washable filters, and a 10.1-inch cleaning path width. Main pros include its highly lightweight design at less than 8 pounds, budget-friendly price, adjustable variable suction control, and integrated carrying handle making it easy to maneuver between carpets and hard floors with the flip of a switch. However, significant cons include a low-quality plastic build that feels flimsy, the lack of a true HEPA anti-allergy filter, a narrow floor head that can easily clog with large debris, and a short power cord that limits cleaning range in larger rooms.

Technical Specifications of vacuum cleaner Bissell Zing Bagless Canister Vacuum

Technical Score
Technical score
6.0/ 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 84% of models
Score components:

28%

7.0

Performance

22%

4.6

Battery

18%

7.0

Filtration

14%

6.5

Attachments

10%

5.7

Design

8%

4.0

Smart features

6.0
Bissell Zing Bagless Canister Vacuum has a technical score of 6 points, which is lower than 84% 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
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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 73,506 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 Bagless Canister Vacuum has a user score of 9.02 points, which is higher than 93% 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 Bagless Canister Vacuum has a popularity score of 10 points, which is higher than 91.9% of vacuum cleaners.
10
Bissell Zing Bagless Canister Vacuum has a popularity score of 10 points, which is higher than 91.9% of vacuum cleaners.
Ratio quality/price
Value for money
7.6/ 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 61% of models
Score components:

60%

6.6

Overall score

40%

10

Price

7.6
Bissell Zing Bagless Canister Vacuum has a value-for-money score of 7.6 points, which is higher than 39.2% of vacuum cleaners.
Suction power (AW)
220 AW
Suction power (AW)
220 AW
â–² Better than 82% of models
Market range: <40 AW – >280 AW
This vacuum cleaner has a suction power of 220 AW, which is higher than that of 81.8% of vacuum cleaners and equal to that of 0.9% of vacuum cleaners.
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
foam
Filter class
foam
â–¼ Worse than 92% of models
This vacuum cleaner uses filter class foam, which is less advanced than the class used by 91.5% of vacuum cleaners and the same as the class used by 1.5% 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 L
Capacity
2 L
â–² Better than 69% of models
Market range: <0.44 L – >4 L
This vacuum cleaner has a dust capacity of 2 L, which is larger than that of 69% of vacuum cleaners and equal to that of 5.3% 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
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
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
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
no
Adjustable tube height
no
â–¼ Worse than 47% of models
This vacuum cleaner does not include 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 Bagless Canister Vacuum vs the average vacuum cleaner

246810TotalPerformanceBatteryFiltrationAttachmentsDesignSmart features
  • 70 AW higher suction power
    Suction power (AW)
    220 AW
    â–² Better than 82% of models
    Market range: <40 AW – >280 AW
    This vacuum cleaner has higher suction power than the average vacuum cleaner (220 AW vs 150 AW).
    220 AW vs 150 AW
  • 792.7 mm shorter body
    Height
    307.3 mm
    â–² Better than 82% of models
    Market range: <290 mm – >1.2k mm
    This vacuum cleaner is shorter than the average vacuum cleaner (307.3 mm vs 1100 mm).
    307.3 mm vs 1,100 mm
  • 1 L larger dust container
    Capacity
    2 L
    â–² Better than 69% of models
    Market range: <0.44 L – >4 L
    This vacuum cleaner has a larger dust capacity than the average vacuum cleaner (2 L vs 1 L).
    2 L vs 1 L
  • 12.8% 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 Bagless Canister Vacuum
    the average vacuum cleaner
    ★ Better than 96% of models
    Bissell Zing Bagless Canister Vacuum has a higher user score than the average vacuum cleaner (9.02 vs 8.000).
    9.02 vs 8
  • 2.14x cheaper
    Bagless
    £70
    â–² Better than 21% of models
    This vacuum cleaner is cheaper than the average vacuum cleaner (£70 vs £150).
    £70 vs £150
  • 12.8% 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 Bagless Canister Vacuum
    the average vacuum cleaner
    ★ Better than 96% of models
    Bissell Zing Bagless Canister Vacuum has a higher user score than the average vacuum cleaner (9.02 vs 8.000).
    9.02 vs 8
  • 2.14x cheaper
    Bagless
    £70
    â–² Better than 21% of models
    This vacuum cleaner is cheaper than the average vacuum cleaner (£70 vs £150).
    £70 vs £150
  • 70 AW higher suction power
    Suction power (AW)
    220 AW
    â–² Better than 82% of models
    Market range: <40 AW – >280 AW
    This vacuum cleaner has higher suction power than the average vacuum cleaner (220 AW vs 150 AW).
    220 AW vs 150 AW
  • 1 L larger dust container
    Capacity
    2 L
    â–² Better than 69% of models
    Market range: <0.44 L – >4 L
    This vacuum cleaner has a larger dust capacity than the average vacuum cleaner (2 L vs 1 L).
    2 L vs 1 L
  • 792.7 mm shorter body
    Height
    307.3 mm
    â–² Better than 82% of models
    Market range: <290 mm – >1.2k mm
    This vacuum cleaner is shorter than the average vacuum cleaner (307.3 mm vs 1100 mm).
    307.3 mm vs 1,100 mm
  • 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)
    80-80 dB
    â–¼ Worse than 62% of models
    Market range: <65 dB – >83 dB
    This vacuum cleaner is noisier than the average vacuum cleaner (80-80 dB vs 77-77 dB).
    80-80 dB vs 77-77 dB
  • 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 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
    foam
    â–¼ Worse than 92% of models
    This vacuum cleaner uses a lower filter class than the average vacuum cleaner (foam vs hepa).
    foam vs hepa
  • 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
  • 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
  • More operating noise
    Noise level (Min-Max)
    80-80 dB
    â–¼ Worse than 62% of models
    Market range: <65 dB – >83 dB
    This vacuum cleaner is noisier than the average vacuum cleaner (80-80 dB vs 77-77 dB).
    80-80 dB vs 77-77 dB
  • 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
  • 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.
  • Lower filter class
    Filter class
    foam
    â–¼ Worse than 92% of models
    This vacuum cleaner uses a lower filter class than the average vacuum cleaner (foam vs hepa).
    foam vs hepa
  • 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.
  • 85.5 mm deeper body
    Depth
    350.5 mm
    â–¼ Worse than 72% of models
    Market range: <170 mm – >440 mm
    This vacuum cleaner is deeper than the average vacuum cleaner (350.5 mm vs 265 mm).
    350.5 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

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Third-party reviews

Based on 73,506 buyer reviews from online shops.
Reviews last updated: July 2026 · How we calculate this
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What customers like about Bissell Zing Bagless Canister Vacuum?

  • Affordable budget-friendly price
  • Strong and reliable suction power
  • Lightweight and highly maneuverable design
  • Convenient automatic retractable power cord
  • Easy to carry up stairs and reach high areas
  • Performs exceptionally well on hard floors and pet hair
  • Simple to empty the bagless dirt compartment

What customers dislike about Bissell Zing Bagless Canister Vacuum?

  • Power cord is considered too short by many users
  • Struggles to pick up large debris like cereal
  • Subpar performance on thick or high-pile carpets
  • Flimsy build quality with a cheap plastic feel
  • Inner filters clog quickly and require frequent washing
  • Emptying the dust canister can create a messy cloud of dust
  • Floor tool head lacks a motorized brush roll

Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

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rtings.com
19/10/2020
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BISSELL Zing Bagless Canister Vacuum Review - RTINGS.com
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realhomes.com
21/10/2020
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Bissell Zing Bagless Canister vacuum review - Real Homes
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techgearlab.com
28/11/2024
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Bissell Zing Bagless Canister Review | Tested & Rated
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techgearlab.com
28 de noviembre de 2024
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Bissell Zing Bagless Vacuum Review | Tested and Rated - TechGearLab
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