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BISSELL CrossWave C3 Pro Review | 43 Data compared

Avg. price:~£180Suction pressure:?Capacity:0.62 LPower:560 WNoise level:80 dBWeight:5.22 kg

BISSELL CrossWave C3 Pro Review: Compare 43 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Wet-Dry Vacuums category and whether it is worth buying.

5.6

Overall score

Score
5.6/ 10
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What it is
An overall evaluation of products in the Wet-Dry Vacuums category, based on technical analysis and user reviews.
When it matters
When you need a quick reference for identifying the best products in the Wet-Dry Vacuums category.
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 93% of models
Score components

80%

5.6

Technical score

20%

?

User score

▼Worse than 93% of wet-dry-vacuums
5.6

Technical score

Technical score
5.6/ 10
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What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Wet-Dry Vacuums category across these key areas: Performance, Battery, Design & Mobility, Filter & Accessories.
When it matters
When you want to compare products in the Wet-Dry Vacuums category by technical performance, specifications, and available features.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 84% of models
Score components

40%

5.0

Performance

22%

7.8

Design & Mobility

20%

6.0

Filter & Accessories

18%

4.0

Battery

▼Worse than 84% of wet-dry-vacuums
?

User score

User score
8.0/ 10
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What it is
A rating that combines user reviews with the total review volume for products in the Wet-Dry Vacuums category.
When it matters
When you want to know how products in the Wet-Dry Vacuums category perform in everyday use and how reliable owners find them over time.
Score distribution
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▼ Worse than 78% of models
Score components

70%

?

User ratings

30%

?

Number of reviews

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Best prices

    N/A~ £180

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Technical Specifications of wet-dry vacuum BISSELL CrossWave C3 Pro

Technical score
Technical score
5.6/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Wet-Dry Vacuums category across these key areas: Performance, Battery, Design & Mobility, Filter & Accessories.
When it matters
When you want to compare products in the Wet-Dry Vacuums category by technical performance, specifications, and available features.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 84% of models
Score components:

40%

5.0

Performance

22%

7.8

Design & Mobility

20%

6.0

Filter & Accessories

18%

4.0

Battery

5.6
User score
User score
8.0/ 10
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What it is
A rating that combines user reviews with the total review volume for products in the Wet-Dry Vacuums category.
When it matters
When you want to know how products in the Wet-Dry 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
▼ Worse than 78% of models
Score components

70%

?

User ratings

30%

?

Number of reviews

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Popularity
Popularity
1.0/ 10
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What it is
An indicator based on the number of reviews received by products in the Wet-Dry Vacuums category.
When it matters
When you prefer products in the Wet-Dry Vacuums category that have been chosen and reviewed by many other buyers.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 99% of models
Popularity:
BISSELL CrossWave C3 Pro has a popularity score of 1 point, which is lower than 71.8% of products in this category.
1.0
Value for money
Value for money
6.8/ 10
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What it is
An indicator that combines the overall score of products in the Wet-Dry Vacuums category with their prices.
When it matters
When you are comparing products in the Wet-Dry Vacuums category and want a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 98% of models
Score components:

60%

5.6

Overall score

40%

9.6

Price

6.8
Power
560 W
Power
560 W
▼ Worse than 70% of models
Market range: <220 W – >1.5k W
This wet-dry vacuum has a power output of 560 W, which is lower than that of 69.5% of wet-dry vacuums and the same as that of 0.6% of wet-dry vacuums.
Variable power
no
Variable power
no
▼ Worse than 35% of models
This wet-dry vacuum does not have adjustable suction power. This feature is present on 35% of wet-dry vacuums.
Capacity
0.62 L
Capacity
0.62 L
▼ Worse than 93% of models
Market range: <0.7 L – >30 L
This wet-dry vacuum has a tank capacity of 0.62 L, which is smaller than that of 93.1% of wet-dry vacuums and the same as that of 0.5% of wet-dry vacuums.
Noise level
80 dB
Noise level
80 dB
▼ Worse than 78% of models
Market range: <70 dB – >80 dB
This wet-dry vacuum operates at a noise level of 80 dB, which is higher than that of 77.9% of wet-dry vacuums and the same as that of 14.2% of wet-dry vacuums.
Suction pressure
?
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Cordless
no
Cordless
no
▼ Worse than 30% of models
This wet-dry vacuum requires a power cord. This feature is present on 29.6% of wet-dry vacuums.
Battery type
N/A
Battery runtime
N/A
Charging time
N/A
Battery voltage
N/A
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Power cable length
7.5 m
Power cable length
7.5 m
▲ Better than 89% of models
Market range: <3 m – >7.5 m
This wet-dry vacuum has a power cable measuring 7.5 m, which is longer than that of 88.7% of wet-dry vacuums and the same length as that of 2.8% of wet-dry vacuums.
Operating radius
7.5 m
Operating radius
7.5 m
▲ Better than 54% of models
Market range: <4.5 m – >10 m
This wet-dry vacuum has an operating radius of 7.5 m, which is larger than that of 53.6% of wet-dry vacuums and the same as that of 5% of wet-dry vacuums.
Bagless
yes
Bagless
yes
▲ Better than 34% of models
This wet-dry vacuum is bagless. This feature is present on 66.5% of wet-dry vacuums.
Tank material
plastic
Tank material
plastic
▼ Worse than 42% of models
This wet-dry vacuum uses plastic for its tank, which is less durable than the tank materials used by 41.6% of wet-dry vacuums and comparable in durability to those used by 58.4% of them.
Power cable holder
yes
Power cable holder
yes
▲ Better than 35% of models
This wet-dry vacuum has a holder for the power cord. This feature is present on 65.5% of wet-dry vacuums.
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N. of filters
1
N. of filters
1
▼ Worse than 76% of models
Market range: <1 – >3
This wet-dry vacuum has 1 filters, fewer than 75.7% of wet-dry vacuums and the same number as 24.3% of wet-dry vacuums.
HEPA filter
yes
HEPA filter
yes
▲ Better than 58% of models
This wet-dry vacuum includes a HEPA filter. This feature is present on 41.9% of wet-dry vacuums.
Washable filter
yes
Washable filter
yes
▲ Better than 8% of models
This wet-dry vacuum includes a washable filter. This feature is present on 92% of wet-dry vacuums.
Automatic filter cleaning
no
Automatic filter cleaning
no
▼ Worse than 9% of models
This wet-dry vacuum does not have automatic filter cleaning. This feature is present on 9.4% of wet-dry vacuums.
Flexible hose
no
Flexible hose
no
▼ Worse than 73% of models
This wet-dry vacuum does not include a flexible hose. This feature is present on 72.9% of wet-dry vacuums.
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BISSELL CrossWave C3 Pro vs the average wet-dry vacuum

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  • Includes a HEPA filter
    HEPA filter
    yes
    ▲ Better than 58% of models
    This wet-dry vacuum includes a HEPA filter; the average wet-dry vacuum does not include a HEPA filter.
  • 2.5 m more cable length
    Power cable length
    7.5 m
    ▲ Better than 89% of models
    Market range: <3 m – >7.5 m
    This wet-dry vacuum has a power cable measuring 7.5 m; the average wet-dry vacuum has a power cable measuring 5 m.
    7.5 m vs 5 m
  • 8.4% lighter
    Weight
    5.22 kg
    ▲ Better than 56% of models
    Market range: <3.79 kg – >9.1 kg
    40% lighter: this wet-dry vacuum is lighter than the average wet-dry vacuum (5.2 kg vs 5.7 kg).
    5.22 kg vs 5.7 kg
  • 0.3 m more operating radius
    Operating radius
    7.5 m
    ▲ Better than 54% of models
    Market range: <4.5 m – >10 m
    This wet-dry vacuum has an operating radius of 7.5 m; the average wet-dry vacuum has an operating radius of 7.2 m.
    7.5 m vs 7.2 m
  • 2.5 m more cable length
    Power cable length
    7.5 m
    ▲ Better than 89% of models
    Market range: <3 m – >7.5 m
    This wet-dry vacuum has a power cable measuring 7.5 m; the average wet-dry vacuum has a power cable measuring 5 m.
    7.5 m vs 5 m
  • 8.4% lighter
    Weight
    5.22 kg
    ▲ Better than 56% of models
    Market range: <3.79 kg – >9.1 kg
    40% lighter: this wet-dry vacuum is lighter than the average wet-dry vacuum (5.2 kg vs 5.7 kg).
    5.22 kg vs 5.7 kg
  • 0.3 m more operating radius
    Operating radius
    7.5 m
    ▲ Better than 54% of models
    Market range: <4.5 m – >10 m
    This wet-dry vacuum has an operating radius of 7.5 m; the average wet-dry vacuum has an operating radius of 7.2 m.
    7.5 m vs 7.2 m
  • Includes a HEPA filter
    HEPA filter
    yes
    ▲ Better than 58% of models
    This wet-dry vacuum includes a HEPA filter; the average wet-dry vacuum does not include a HEPA filter.
  • 14.38 L less tank capacity
    Capacity
    0.62 L
    ▼ Worse than 93% of models
    Market range: <0.7 L – >30 L
    This wet-dry vacuum has a tank capacity of 0.6 L; the average wet-dry vacuum has a tank capacity of 15 L.
    0.62 L vs 15 L
  • 4 dB more operating noise
    Noise level
    80 dB
    ▼ Worse than 78% of models
    Market range: <70 dB – >80 dB
    This wet-dry vacuum operates at a noise level of 80 dB; the average wet-dry vacuum operates at a noise level of 76 dB.
    80 dB vs 76 dB
  • No rigid extension tubes
    Rigid extension tubes
    no
    ▼ Worse than 68% of models
    This wet-dry vacuum does not include rigid extension tubes; the average wet-dry vacuum includes rigid extension tubes.
  • 590 W less motor power
    Power
    560 W
    ▼ Worse than 70% of models
    Market range: <220 W – >1.5k W
    This wet-dry vacuum has a power output of 560 W; the average wet-dry vacuum has a power output of 1150 W.
    560 W vs 1,150 W
  • 1 fewer filters
    N. of filters
    1
    ▼ Worse than 76% of models
    Market range: <1 – >3
    This wet-dry vacuum has fewer filters than the average wet-dry vacuum (1 vs 2).
    1 vs 2
  • 2 fewer wheels
    Number of wheels
    2
    ▼ Worse than 73% of models
    Market range: <2 – >4
    This wet-dry vacuum has fewer wheels than the average wet-dry vacuum (2 vs 4).
    2 vs 4
  • No crevice nozzle
    Flat crevice nozzle
    no
    ▼ Worse than 73% of models
    This wet-dry vacuum does not include a flat crevice nozzle; the average wet-dry vacuum includes a flat crevice nozzle.
  • No flexible hose
    Flexible hose
    no
    ▼ Worse than 73% of models
    This wet-dry vacuum does not include a flexible hose; the average wet-dry vacuum includes a flexible hose.
  • 9.5% worse value for money
    BISSELL CrossWave C3 Pro offers worse value for money than the average wet-dry vacuum (6.83 vs 7.5).
    6.83 vs 7.48
  • 6.58x less popular
    BISSELL CrossWave C3 Pro is less popular than the average wet-dry vacuum (1 vs 6.6).
    1 vs 6.58
  • 38.5% more expensive
    BISSELL CrossWave C3 Pro is more expensive than the average wet-dry vacuum (£180 vs £130).
    £180 vs £130
  • 14.38 L less tank capacity
    Capacity
    0.62 L
    ▼ Worse than 93% of models
    Market range: <0.7 L – >30 L
    This wet-dry vacuum has a tank capacity of 0.6 L; the average wet-dry vacuum has a tank capacity of 15 L.
    0.62 L vs 15 L
  • 4 dB more operating noise
    Noise level
    80 dB
    ▼ Worse than 78% of models
    Market range: <70 dB – >80 dB
    This wet-dry vacuum operates at a noise level of 80 dB; the average wet-dry vacuum operates at a noise level of 76 dB.
    80 dB vs 76 dB
  • 590 W less motor power
    Power
    560 W
    ▼ Worse than 70% of models
    Market range: <220 W – >1.5k W
    This wet-dry vacuum has a power output of 560 W; the average wet-dry vacuum has a power output of 1150 W.
    560 W vs 1,150 W
  • 2 fewer wheels
    Number of wheels
    2
    ▼ Worse than 73% of models
    Market range: <2 – >4
    This wet-dry vacuum has fewer wheels than the average wet-dry vacuum (2 vs 4).
    2 vs 4
  • No rigid extension tubes
    Rigid extension tubes
    no
    ▼ Worse than 68% of models
    This wet-dry vacuum does not include rigid extension tubes; the average wet-dry vacuum includes rigid extension tubes.
  • 1 fewer filters
    N. of filters
    1
    ▼ Worse than 76% of models
    Market range: <1 – >3
    This wet-dry vacuum has fewer filters than the average wet-dry vacuum (1 vs 2).
    1 vs 2
  • No flexible hose
    Flexible hose
    no
    ▼ Worse than 73% of models
    This wet-dry vacuum does not include a flexible hose; the average wet-dry vacuum includes a flexible hose.
  • No crevice nozzle
    Flat crevice nozzle
    no
    ▼ Worse than 73% of models
    This wet-dry vacuum does not include a flat crevice nozzle; the average wet-dry vacuum includes a flat crevice nozzle.
  • No blower function
    Blowing attachment
    no
    ▼ Worse than 64% of models
    This wet-dry vacuum does not include a blowing attachment; the average wet-dry vacuum includes a blowing attachment.

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What we like about BISSELL CrossWave C3 Pro

  • Saves time by vacuuming and mopping floors simultaneously
  • Effective at picking up hair, pet fur, and fine dust on hard floors
  • Dual-tank technology keeps dirty water completely separate from clean water
  • Convenient one-touch automatic self-cleaning cycle rinses the brush roll
  • Continuous power stream with no battery decay or charging downtime
  • FreshStart odor management system prevents musty smells inside the unit

What we don't like about BISSELL CrossWave C3 Pro

  • Operates with high, noticeable noise levels during use
  • Bulky machine head struggles to fit under low-profile furniture
  • Requires manual disassembly and deep cleaning after every major use
  • Power cord can feel restrictive and awkward to navigate around rooms
  • Performance on thick rugs or carpets is mediocre compared to hard floors
  • Long-term cost of proprietary cleaning formulas can add up

Verdict

The BISSELL CrossWave C3 Pro (Model 3555N) is a 3-in-1 corded electric wet-dry vacuum and mop designed for multi-surface cleaning on tiles, sealed wood, laminate, and area rugs. Weighing 5.22 kg and powered by a 560-watt motor, it operates with a 2-speed electronic fingertip control and a 7.5-meter power cord, maintaining a noise level of 80 dB. It features a two-tank system separating a 0.82-litre clean water capacity from a 0.62-litre dirty water tank, alongside a FreshStart odour management system and a one-touch automatic self-cleaning cycle. Main pros include its highly efficient simultaneous vacuuming and mopping, continuous fresh-water washing, effortless maintenance via the self-cleaning dock, and reliable unlimited runtime due to its corded power source. However, notable cons include its inability to lay flat under low furniture, less effective deep-cleaning performance on thick carpets, a loud 80 dB operating noise, and the requirement to empty the smaller dirty water tank before the clean water tank runs dry.

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