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BISSELL CrossWave HF2 Review | 43 Data compared

Avg. price:~£160Suction pressure:?Capacity:0.58 LPower:340 WNoise level:74.3 dBWeight:3.88 kg

BISSELL CrossWave HF2 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.

6.2

Overall score

Score
6.2/ 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.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 74% of models
Score components

80%

5.8

Technical score

20%

8.0

User score

▼Worse than 74% of wet-dry-vacuums
5.8

Technical score

Technical score
5.8/ 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 78% of models
Score components

40%

6.1

Performance

22%

7.8

Design & Mobility

20%

4.4

Filter & Accessories

18%

4.0

Battery

▼Worse than 78% of wet-dry-vacuums
8.0

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 79% of models
Score components

70%

8.4

User ratings

30%

6.9

Number of reviews

Based on 226 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.
▼Worse than 79% of wet-dry-vacuums
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Technical Specifications of wet-dry vacuum BISSELL CrossWave HF2

Technical score
Technical score
5.8/ 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
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 78% of models
Score components:

40%

6.1

Performance

22%

7.8

Design & Mobility

20%

4.4

Filter & Accessories

18%

4.0

Battery

5.8
User score
User score
8.0/ 10
✕
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
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 79% of models
Score components

70%

8.4

User ratings

30%

6.9

Number of reviews

Based on 226 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.
8.0
Popularity
Popularity
6.9/ 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
▲ Better than 54% of models
Popularity:
BISSELL CrossWave HF2 has a popularity score of 6.9 points, which is higher than 54% of products in this category.
6.9
Value for money
Value for money
7.3/ 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
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 68% of models
Score components:

60%

6.2

Overall score

40%

9.7

Price

7.3
Power
340 W
Power
340 W
▼ Worse than 74% of models
Market range: <220 W – >1.5k W
This wet-dry vacuum has a power output of 340 W, which is lower than that of 73.6% of wet-dry vacuums.
Variable power
yes
Variable power
yes
▲ Better than 65% of models
This wet-dry vacuum has adjustable suction power. This feature is present on 35% of wet-dry vacuums.
Capacity
0.58 L
Capacity
0.58 L
▼ Worse than 94% of models
Market range: <0.7 L – >30 L
This wet-dry vacuum has a tank capacity of 0.58 L, which is smaller than that of 94.1% of wet-dry vacuums.
Noise level
74.3 dB
Noise level
74.3 dB
▲ Better than 67% of models
Market range: <70 dB – >80 dB
This wet-dry vacuum operates at a noise level of 74.3 dB, which is lower than that of 66.8% 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
7.6 m
Power cable length
7.6 m
★ Better than 92% of models
Market range: <3 m – >7.5 m
This wet-dry vacuum has a power cable measuring 7.6 m, which is longer than that of 92.2% of wet-dry vacuums and the same length as that of 0.7% of wet-dry vacuums.
Operating radius
7.74 m
Operating radius
7.74 m
▲ Better than 61% of models
Market range: <4.5 m – >10 m
This wet-dry vacuum has an operating radius of 7.74 m, which is larger than that of 60.7% 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
no
HEPA filter
no
▼ Worse than 42% of models
This wet-dry vacuum does not include 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 HF2 vs the average wet-dry vacuum

246810TotalPerformanceBatteryDesign & MobilityFilter & Accessories
  • Adjustable power
    Variable power
    yes
    ▲ Better than 65% of models
    This wet-dry vacuum has adjustable suction power; the average wet-dry vacuum does not have adjustable suction power.
  • 31.9% lighter
    Weight
    3.88 kg
    ▲ Better than 89% of models
    Market range: <3.79 kg – >9.1 kg
    40% lighter: this wet-dry vacuum is lighter than the average wet-dry vacuum (3.9 kg vs 5.7 kg).
    3.88 kg vs 5.7 kg
  • 2.6 m more cable length
    Power cable length
    7.6 m
    ★ Better than 92% of models
    Market range: <3 m – >7.5 m
    This wet-dry vacuum has a power cable measuring 7.6 m; the average wet-dry vacuum has a power cable measuring 5 m.
    7.6 m vs 5 m
  • 1.7 dB less operating noise
    Noise level
    74.3 dB
    ▲ Better than 67% of models
    Market range: <70 dB – >80 dB
    This wet-dry vacuum operates at a noise level of 74.3 dB; the average wet-dry vacuum operates at a noise level of 76 dB.
    74.3 dB vs 76 dB
  • 0.54 m more operating radius
    Operating radius
    7.74 m
    ▲ Better than 61% of models
    Market range: <4.5 m – >10 m
    This wet-dry vacuum has an operating radius of 7.7 m; the average wet-dry vacuum has an operating radius of 7.2 m.
    7.74 m vs 7.2 m
  • 5.1% more popular
    BISSELL CrossWave HF2 is more popular than the average wet-dry vacuum (6.91 vs 6.6).
    6.91 vs 6.58
  • 5.1% more popular
    BISSELL CrossWave HF2 is more popular than the average wet-dry vacuum (6.91 vs 6.6).
    6.91 vs 6.58
  • Adjustable power
    Variable power
    yes
    ▲ Better than 65% of models
    This wet-dry vacuum has adjustable suction power; the average wet-dry vacuum does not have adjustable suction power.
  • 1.7 dB less operating noise
    Noise level
    74.3 dB
    ▲ Better than 67% of models
    Market range: <70 dB – >80 dB
    This wet-dry vacuum operates at a noise level of 74.3 dB; the average wet-dry vacuum operates at a noise level of 76 dB.
    74.3 dB vs 76 dB
  • 31.9% lighter
    Weight
    3.88 kg
    ▲ Better than 89% of models
    Market range: <3.79 kg – >9.1 kg
    40% lighter: this wet-dry vacuum is lighter than the average wet-dry vacuum (3.9 kg vs 5.7 kg).
    3.88 kg vs 5.7 kg
  • 2.6 m more cable length
    Power cable length
    7.6 m
    ★ Better than 92% of models
    Market range: <3 m – >7.5 m
    This wet-dry vacuum has a power cable measuring 7.6 m; the average wet-dry vacuum has a power cable measuring 5 m.
    7.6 m vs 5 m
  • 0.54 m more operating radius
    Operating radius
    7.74 m
    ▲ Better than 61% of models
    Market range: <4.5 m – >10 m
    This wet-dry vacuum has an operating radius of 7.7 m; the average wet-dry vacuum has an operating radius of 7.2 m.
    7.74 m vs 7.2 m
  • 14.42 L less tank capacity
    Capacity
    0.58 L
    ▼ Worse than 94% 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.
    0.58 L vs 15 L
  • 810 W less motor power
    Power
    340 W
    ▼ Worse than 74% of models
    Market range: <220 W – >1.5k W
    This wet-dry vacuum has a power output of 340 W; the average wet-dry vacuum has a power output of 1150 W.
    340 W vs 1,150 W
  • 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.
  • No universal floor nozzle
    Universal floor nozzle
    no
    ▼ Worse than 70% of models
    This wet-dry vacuum does not include a universal floor nozzle; the average wet-dry vacuum includes a universal floor nozzle.
  • 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.
  • 3% worse value for money
    BISSELL CrossWave HF2 offers worse value for money than the average wet-dry vacuum (7.26 vs 7.5).
    7.26 vs 7.48
  • 0.6% lower 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
    BISSELL CrossWave HF2
    the average wet-dry vacuum
    BISSELL CrossWave HF2 has a lower user score than the average wet-dry vacuum (7.95 vs 8.000).
    7.95 vs 8
  • 23.1% more expensive
    BISSELL CrossWave HF2 is more expensive than the average wet-dry vacuum (£160 vs £130).
    £160 vs £130
  • 14.42 L less tank capacity
    Capacity
    0.58 L
    ▼ Worse than 94% 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.
    0.58 L vs 15 L
  • 810 W less motor power
    Power
    340 W
    ▼ Worse than 74% of models
    Market range: <220 W – >1.5k W
    This wet-dry vacuum has a power output of 340 W; the average wet-dry vacuum has a power output of 1150 W.
    340 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 integrated handle
    Handle
    no
    ▼ Worse than 99% of models
    This wet-dry vacuum does not have a handle; the average wet-dry vacuum has a handle.
  • 3% more external volume
    Volume
    75,900 cm³
    ▼ Worse than 53% of models
    Market range: <41.2k cm³ – >109k cm³
    This wet-dry vacuum has a volume of 75900 cm³; the average wet-dry vacuum has a volume of 73724.2 cm³.
    75,900 cm³ vs 73,724.2 cm³
  • 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.
  • No universal floor nozzle
    Universal floor nozzle
    no
    ▼ Worse than 70% of models
    This wet-dry vacuum does not include a universal floor nozzle; the average wet-dry vacuum includes a universal floor nozzle.
  • 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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Based on 226 buyer reviews from online shops.
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What we like about BISSELL CrossWave HF2

  • Efficient all-in-one performance that vacuums and mops simultaneously
  • Lightweight design with self-propelled steering makes it highly maneuverable
  • One-touch automatic self-cleaning cycle effectively flushes the brush roll
  • Two-tank technology completely isolates dirty fluid from fresh cleaning solution
  • Unlimited runtime provided by a long, continuous corded power supply
  • Effective stain and spill removal on sealed wood, laminate, and tile floors

What we don't like about BISSELL CrossWave HF2

  • Fails to clean along baseboards or tight corners due to poor edge-to-edge brush design
  • Produces loud operating noise during use, especially on hard surfaces
  • Requires frequent manual teardown and water tank emptying to prevent mold or odors
  • Limited effectiveness on area rugs and cannot be used on full carpeting
  • Small water tank capacities require multiple refills for larger homes

Verdict

The BISSELL CrossWave HF2 is a corded electric upright wet-dry vacuum operating on a 340W to 370W motor, specifically optimized for sealed hard floors. Key characteristics include a dual-tank system with a 720ml clean water tank and a 540ml dirty water tank, a 7.6-meter power cord, and a noise level between 74.3 and 80 dBa. Main advantages highlight its lightweight 4 kg frame, self-propelled steering, automatic solution delivery, and a one-touch self-cleaning cycle that flushes the brush roll. However, prominent drawbacks include the lack of a dry vacuum-only mode, incompatibility with regular carpets or area rugs, and a restricted requirement to only use specific BISSELL cleaning formulas to avoid voiding the warranty.

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