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BISSELL CrossWave HydroSteam PET Review | 43 Data compared

Avg. price:~£350Suction pressure:3 kPaCapacity:0.64 LPower:1100 WNoise level:76 dBWeight:5.67 kg

BISSELL CrossWave HydroSteam PET 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.

4.9

Overall score

Score
4.9/ 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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4.9

Technical score

20%

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▼Worse than 99% of wet-dry-vacuums
4.9

Technical score

Technical score
4.9/ 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.
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40%

3.8

Performance

22%

7.7

Design & Mobility

20%

4.9

Filter & Accessories

18%

4.0

Battery

▼Worse than 98% of wet-dry-vacuums
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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.
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User ratings

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Technical Specifications of wet-dry vacuum BISSELL CrossWave HydroSteam PET

Technical score
Technical score
4.9/ 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 98% of models
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3.8

Performance

22%

7.7

Design & Mobility

20%

4.9

Filter & Accessories

18%

4.0

Battery

4.9
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
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User ratings

30%

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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.
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Popularity:
BISSELL CrossWave HydroSteam PET 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
6.0/ 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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▼ Worse than 99% of models
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4.9

Overall score

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8.7

Price

6.0
Power
1,100 W
Power
1,100 W
▼ Worse than 51% of models
Market range: <220 W – >1.5k W
This wet-dry vacuum has a power output of 1,100 W, which is lower than that of 50.6% of wet-dry vacuums and the same as that of 2.3% 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
0.64 L
Capacity
0.64 L
▼ Worse than 93% of models
Market range: <0.7 L – >30 L
This wet-dry vacuum has a tank capacity of 0.64 L, which is smaller than that of 92.6% of wet-dry vacuums.
Noise level
76 dB
Noise level
76 dB
▲ Better than 50% of models
Market range: <70 dB – >80 dB
This wet-dry vacuum operates at a noise level of 76 dB, which is lower than that of 50% of wet-dry vacuums and the same as that of 4.7% of wet-dry vacuums.
Suction pressure
3 kPa
Suction pressure
3 kPa
▼ Worse than 99% of models
Market range: <11.5 kPa – >24 kPa
This wet-dry vacuum has a suction pressure of 3 kPa, which is lower than that of 98.9% of wet-dry vacuums.
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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
2
N. of filters
2
▲ Better than 25% of models
Market range: <1 – >3
This wet-dry vacuum has 2 filters, more than 24.8% of wet-dry vacuums and the same number as 56.4% 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 HydroSteam PET vs the average wet-dry vacuum

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  • 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
  • 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
  • 0.5% lighter
    Weight
    5.67 kg
    ▲ Better than 51% of models
    Market range: <3.79 kg – >9.1 kg
    40% lighter: this wet-dry vacuum is lighter than the average wet-dry vacuum (5.7 kg vs 5.7 kg).
    5.67 kg vs 5.7 kg
  • 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
  • 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
  • 0.5% lighter
    Weight
    5.67 kg
    ▲ Better than 51% of models
    Market range: <3.79 kg – >9.1 kg
    40% lighter: this wet-dry vacuum is lighter than the average wet-dry vacuum (5.7 kg vs 5.7 kg).
    5.67 kg vs 5.7 kg
  • 15 kPa less suction pressure
    Suction pressure
    3 kPa
    ▼ Worse than 99% of models
    Market range: <11.5 kPa – >24 kPa
    This wet-dry vacuum has a suction pressure of 3 kPa; the average wet-dry vacuum has a suction pressure of 18 kPa.
    3 kPa vs 18 kPa
  • 14.36 L less tank capacity
    Capacity
    0.64 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.
    0.64 L vs 15 L
  • 19.23 L/s less airflow
    Airflow
    23.27 L/s
    ▼ Worse than 93% of models
    Market range: <25 L/s – >70 L/s
    This wet-dry vacuum delivers an airflow of 23.3 L/s; the average wet-dry vacuum delivers an airflow of 42.5 L/s.
    23.27 L/s vs 42.5 L/s
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 23.9% worse value for money
    BISSELL CrossWave HydroSteam PET offers worse value for money than the average wet-dry vacuum (6.03 vs 7.5).
    6.03 vs 7.48
  • 2.69x more expensive
    BISSELL CrossWave HydroSteam PET is more expensive than the average wet-dry vacuum (£350 vs £130).
    £350 vs £130
  • 6.58x less popular
    BISSELL CrossWave HydroSteam PET is less popular than the average wet-dry vacuum (1 vs 6.6).
    1 vs 6.58
  • 15 kPa less suction pressure
    Suction pressure
    3 kPa
    ▼ Worse than 99% of models
    Market range: <11.5 kPa – >24 kPa
    This wet-dry vacuum has a suction pressure of 3 kPa; the average wet-dry vacuum has a suction pressure of 18 kPa.
    3 kPa vs 18 kPa
  • 14.36 L less tank capacity
    Capacity
    0.64 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.
    0.64 L vs 15 L
  • 19.23 L/s less airflow
    Airflow
    23.27 L/s
    ▼ Worse than 93% of models
    Market range: <25 L/s – >70 L/s
    This wet-dry vacuum delivers an airflow of 23.3 L/s; the average wet-dry vacuum delivers an airflow of 42.5 L/s.
    23.27 L/s vs 42.5 L/s
  • 50 W less motor power
    Power
    1,100 W
    ▼ Worse than 51% of models
    Market range: <220 W – >1.5k W
    This wet-dry vacuum has a power output of 1100 W; the average wet-dry vacuum has a power output of 1150 W.
    1,100 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.
  • 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.
  • 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 HydroSteam PET

  • Combines vacuuming, mopping, and steaming simultaneously into one time-saving step
  • HydroSteam technology effectively loosens sticky messes, grease, and dried stains
  • Two-tank system successfully separates clean solution from extracted dirty water
  • Tangle-free brush roll and hair strainer minimize pet hair wrapping around parts
  • Built-in automatic self-cleaning cycle simplifies washing out internal debris
  • Bright LED headlights clearly illuminate hidden dust, grime, and pet hair tumbleweeds
  • Leaves hard floors sanitized and dry within a relatively short period of time

What we don't like about BISSELL CrossWave HydroSteam PET

  • Post-use breakdown, manual rinsing, and drying of components can feel tedious
  • Unit is physically heavy to push around and clumsy to maneuver around tight corners
  • Noticeably loud and noisy operation that can easily startle sensitive pets
  • Struggles to pull up deeply embedded dust or heavy hair loads from area rugs and carpets
  • Power cord management is awkward and limits portability compared to cordless models
  • Bulky machine head cannot clear or fit underneath low-profile furniture gaps

Verdict

The BISSELL CrossWave HydroSteam PET is an upright, corded 3-in-1 multi-surface wet-dry vacuum that operates on 1100W of power (120V / 10.8A) and delivers 30 airwatts of suction to vacuum, wash, and steam simultaneously. It features an integrated 0.82-litre clean water tank, a 0.64-litre dirty water tank, a 7.5-meter power cord, and a specialized tangle-free brush roll operating at a 76 dB noise level. Main pros include its innovative HydroSteam technology which tackles sticky messes up to 20% better, an automated one-touch self-cleaning cycle, and highly visible LED headlights on a 25 cm cleaning path to detect hidden pet hair. However, significant cons include its heavy 5.67 kg build, a closed-front roller design that struggles with large debris chunks, and the high maintenance required to deeply clean out the internal components after use.

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