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BISSELL Zing Bagless Canister  Vacuum Review

Reviewed Oct 19, 2020 at 08:57am
Retest Sep 27, 2022 at 04:00pm
Tested using methodology v1.1 
BISSELL Zing Bagless Canister
7.1
Bare Floor 
7.5
Low-Pile Carpet 
7.3
High-Pile Carpet 
6.5
Pets 
7.5
Stairs 
7.7
Cars 
5.4
Workshop 
 0

The BISSELL Zing Bagless Canister vacuum is a basic model best suited for clearing small debris. It has a compact, lightweight body, a relatively simple design that's easy to take apart and reassemble, and great overall performance on carpeted floors. That said, it has a narrow head that allows large debris to get stuck, which has a serious impact on overall performance. Its short power cord can also be annoying if you're planning on cleaning large or cluttered rooms. Also, its disposable filters are recurring costs that can add up over time. Still, if you're searching for a budget-friendly canister model and don't plan on dealing with large debris, this is an alright option.

Our Verdict

7.1
Bare Floor 

The BISSELL Zing Bagless Canister vacuum is decent for bare floors. While it's decently easy to maintain and has a lightweight, maneuverable design as well as a relatively large dirt compartment, it struggles quite a bit when it comes to picking up larger debris. Material like cereal can get stuck in the head, preventing it from sucking up anything else. However, it does a good job of cleaning pet hair as well as small debris, such as rice.

Pros
  • Lightweight, maneuverable design.
Cons
  • Large debris can get stuck inside vacuum head.
  • Short power cord.
  • Recurring costs can add up over time.
7.5
Low-Pile Carpet 

The BISSELL Zing Bagless Canister vacuum is good for low-pile carpet. It clears pet hair and sucks up coarse and fine material, such as sand or baking soda, without much of an issue. However, large debris can get trapped in the narrow head. It also has somewhat high recurring costs and a very short range.

Pros
  • Clears coarse and fine debris on carpeted floors relatively well.
  • Sucks up pet hair easily on most surfaces.
  • Lightweight, maneuverable design.
Cons
  • Large debris can get stuck inside vacuum head.
  • Short power cord.
  • Recurring costs can add up over time.
7.3
High-Pile Carpet 

The BISSELL Zing Bagless Canister vacuum is a decent choice for high-pile carpet. It sucks up pet hair easily and does a relatively good job of clearing coarse and fine debris. Unfortunately, large debris can get trapped in its narrow head, while its short power cord means that you may need to switch outlets when cleaning large or cluttered rooms.

Pros
  • Clears coarse and fine debris on carpeted floors relatively well.
  • Sucks up pet hair easily on most surfaces.
  • Lightweight, maneuverable design.
Cons
  • Large debris can get stuck inside vacuum head.
  • Short power cord.
  • Recurring costs can add up over time.
6.5
Pets 

The BISSELL Zing Bagless Canister vacuum is okay for pets. It does an outstanding job of cleaning pet hair on most surfaces, though be warned that performance can drop drastically if you end up sucking up any large debris, which blocks the head. The vacuum itself is decently easy to maintain, but recurring costs are a little high and it doesn't have a HEPA filter to trap allergens from pet hair as you clean.

Pros
  • Sucks up pet hair easily on most surfaces.
Cons
  • No HEPA filter.
  • Recurring costs can add up over time.
7.5
Stairs 

The BISSELL Zing Bagless Canister vacuum is good for stairs. Its lightweight design and integrated carrying handle make it easy to move around while its relatively compact body can be placed on a single step as you clean. Unfortunately, it struggles with clearing large debris and has a short power cord that can make it difficult to clean long staircases without changing outlets.

Pros
  • Lightweight, maneuverable design.
  • Compact body.
Cons
  • Large debris can get stuck inside vacuum head.
  • Short power cord.
7.7
Cars 

The BISSELL Zing Bagless Canister vacuum is a good option for cars. While you need to work from a nearby outlet due to its short power cord, its lightweight design and included extension wand and crevice cleaner should allow you to clean tight spaces in your car.

Pros
  • Lightweight, maneuverable design.
  • Extension wand lets you clean tight spaces.
  • Compact body.
Cons
  • Short power cord.
5.4
Workshop 
  • 7.1
    Bare Floor
  • 7.5
    Low-Pile Carpet
  • 7.3
    High-Pile Carpet
  • 6.5
    Pets
  • 7.5
    Stairs
  • 7.7
    Cars
  • 5.4
    Workshop
  • Changelog

    1.  Updated Sep 27, 2022: This vacuum's suction force has been retested with a more accurate manometer. The test results for the 'Maximum Suction' and 'Normal Suction' fields have been updated. All relevant scores and text have been updated.
    2.  Updated Aug 05, 2022: Converted to Test Bench 1.1.
    3.  Updated Jun 06, 2022: Converted to Test Bench 1.0.
    4.  Updated Oct 19, 2020: Review published.

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    Differences Between Sizes And Variants

    We tested the bagless variant of the BISSELL Zing canister, which uses the model code 2156A. You can see its label here. Another variant of the BISSELL Zing Canister is currently available with a drastically different bagged design, referred to as the 2154A variant. The 2154A bagged variant has a functionally larger dirt compartment, a lighter design, and a simpler two-stage filtration system. Due to these differences, we can't say if they perform similarly.

    If anyone comes across a model that's differently equipped from the variants listed above, let us know in the discussions so we can update our review.

    Popular Vacuum Comparisons

    The BISSELL Zing Bagless Canister vacuum is a lightweight bagless canister model with few features. It does a great job of dealing with coarse and fine debris on carpeted floors, has a lightweight design that can easily be carried around, and is somewhat easy to maintain. That said, it struggles to clear large debris with its vacuum head and has fairly high recurring costs. For more options, take a look at our list of recommendations of the best hardwood vacuums, the best bagless vacuums, and the best lightweight vacuums.

    Eureka Mighty Mite

    The Eureka Mighty Mite and the BISSELL Zing Bagless Canister have different strengths. The Eureka is a bagged canister vacuum with better bare floor performance, less demanding maintenance requirements, fewer recurring costs, and slightly lighter construction. The bagless BISSELL feels slightly sturdier and does a better job on both low- and high-pile carpets.

    Eureka Whirlwind Bagless Canister

    The Eureka Whirlwind Bagless Canister is a better bagless canister vacuum than the BISSELL Zing Bagless Canister. The Eureka is easier to maintain, incurs practically no recurring costs, and doesn't struggle nearly as much with large cereal-like debris. Conversely, the BISSELL is a little lighter, has a larger dirt compartment that requires less frequent emptying, and performs better overall on high-pile carpet.

    BISSELL Zing Bagged Canister

    The BISSELL Zing Bagless Canister and BISSELL Zing Bagged Canister have slightly different advantages, and one may suit you better depending on your needs. The Zing Bagged is easier to maintain, has an effectively larger dirt compartment, and performs a little better on bare floors. That said, the Zing Bagless is a little lighter, more maneuverable, incurs fewer recurring costs, and performs better on low and high-pile carpet.

    Miele Classic C1

    The Miele Classic C1 is a much better vacuum overall than the BISSELL Zing Bagless Canister. The bagged Miele is much better built, is easier to maintain, maneuvers more effectively in tight areas, and delivers significantly better performance on all surface types. Meanwhile, the BISSELL is much cheaper, has a lighter design, and has slightly fewer recurring costs.

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    Test Results

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    Design
    6.5
    Build Quality
    Vacuum Type
    Canister

    The BISSELL Zing Bagless Canister vacuum is reasonably well-built. It's made entirely of plastic that doesn't look especially premium, but it does feel surprisingly solid. That said, its dirt compartment and wheels are made of a flimsier material and feel like potential weak points in its construction. Its design is quite intuitive and can be put together without too much of a struggle.

    7.5
    User Maintenance

    The BISSELL Zing Bagless Canister vacuum is decently easy to maintain.

    • Dirt compartment:The dirt compartment can be detached and emptied once it reaches max capacity via a release button on its side.
    • Dust cup filter: The dust cup filter and lint screen are located inside the dirt compartment. They can be cleaned with warm water when necessary, as no precise maintenance interval is specified.
    • Pre-motor filter: The pre-motor filter is located under the dirt compartment and can be washed with warm water only regularly, depending on your usage and if you notice a decline in performance. While the user manual doesn't specify a precise maintenance interval, the product description for the pre-motor filter recommends cleaning it regularly throughout its 3-6 month service life.
    • Post-motor filter: The post-motor filter can be accessed by removing the cover from the back of the main body of the vacuum. It can be washed with warm water whenever you notice a drop in suction performance. While the user manual does not specify a precise maintenance interval, the product description for the post-motor filter recommends cleaning it regularly throughout its 3-6 month service life.

    You must air dry any part that's washed with water for 24 hours before using it again.

    6.5
    Recurring Cost
    Bag Part NumberNo bag
    Filter Part Number1613056/1613054/1613055
    HEPA Filter Part NumberNo HEPA Filter

    This vacuum has a couple of recurring costs. Its dust cup, pre-motor, and post-motor filters need to be replaced every three to six months, depending on your usage. However, unlike the BISSELL Zing Bagged Canister, it doesn't use a dirtbag, so recurring costs are slightly lower. All these parts are available for purchase on BISSELL's website.

    These replacement intervals are found in the individual product descriptions of the filters, not in the user manual.

    5.9
    Storing
    Height
    48.23" (122.5 cm)
    Width
    10.63" (27.0 cm)
    Depth
    25.59" (65.0 cm)
    Cord Storing
    Automatic
    On-Board Tool Storage
    No
    Vacuum Rack/Station
    No

    The BISSELL Zing Bagless Canister has middling storage capabilities. While the vacuum's body is quite compact and features a retractable power cord, it lacks any sort of rack station or on-board tool storage. Its wand is also fairly tall.

    7.7
    Dirt Compartment
    Bagless
    Yes
    Volume
    0.22 gal (0.85 L)
    Full Indicator
    Yes
    Bag Included
    No Bag Needed

    The BISSELL Zing Bagless Canister vacuum's dirt compartment is decent. It holds more debris than that of the Eureka Whirlwind Bagless Canister and has a max fill line to show you that it's full.

    In The Box

    • Vacuum body
    • Vacuum head
    • Dirt compartment
    • Wand (two pieces)
    • Hose
    • Crevice tool
    • Hard bristle brush
    • Dirt cup filter with lint screen
    • User guide

    5.1
    Range
    Cordless
    No
    Cord Length
    13.98 ft (4.3 m)
    Hose Length
    4.99 ft (1.52 m)
    Minimum Wand Length
    2.03 ft (0.62 m)
    Maximum Wand Length
    3.35 ft (1.02 m)
    Total Range
    22.31 ft (6.80 m)

    The BISSELL Zing Bagless Canister vacuum has a poor range. Its power cord is quite short, so you may need to switch outlets frequently when cleaning big areas. Its hose is also quite short, which can be annoying when trying to clean hard-to-reach spots like shelves.

    8.4
    Portability
    Total Weight
    9.26 lbs (4.20 kg)
    Weight In Hand
    0.86 lbs (0.39 kg)
    Carrying handle
    Yes

    The BISSELL Zing Bagless Canister vacuum has great portability. It's lighter than canister alternatives like the Dyson Cinetic Big Ball and has a carrying handle to make it easier to move from room to room.

    0.0
    Battery
    Minimum Battery Life
    N/A
    Maximum Battery Life
    N/A
    Recharge Time
    N/A
    Recharge Dock
    No
    Battery Life Indicator
    No
    Removable Batteries
    No

    This is a corded vacuum that doesn't have a battery.

    Quality Of Life Features
    Rotating Head
    Yes
    Power Adjustment
    Yes
    Self-Propelled
    No
    Headlights
    No
    Easy On/Off
    Yes
    Head Surface Type Adjustment
    Manual

    The BISSELL Zing Bagless Canister vacuum doesn't come with a lot of extra features. There's a small opening on the wand/handle that allows you to change suction mode. The main head also has a foot pedal that allows you to retract or extend its bristles to suit either carpets or bare floors, respectively.

    Tools And Brushes
    Brushroll
    No
    Brushroll On/Off
    No
    Removable Brushroll
    No
    Turbo Brush
    No
    Crevice Tool
    No
    Upholstery Tool
    No
    Soft Bristle Brush
    No
    Hard Bristle Brush
    Yes
    Extension Wand
    Yes
    Ceiling Fan Tool
    No
    Pet Grooming Tool
    No

    This vacuum comes with two tools. There's a crevice tool to help you clean tight spots as well as a hard bristle brush that's well-suited for tackling stuck-on debris like mud or dirt. Its handle/wand comes in two pieces, allowing you to change its length to suit your needs.

    Alternative Configuration
    Blower Mode
    No

    The BISSELL Zing Bagless Canister vacuum can be used in another configuration by removing its main head and wand and attaching one of the two included tools to its handle.

    Performance
    5.2
    Bare Floor Performance (Hardwood, Laminate, Tiles)
    Setting UsedDefault, Head Position "bristle extended"
    Large Debris at 0 gal (0L)7%
    Large Debris at 0.07 gal (0.25L)6%
    Large Debris at 0.2 gal (0.75L)2%
    Large Debris at 0.4 gal (1.5L)N/A
    Large Debris at 0.8 gal (3L)N/A
    Large Debris at 1.6 gal (6L)N/A
    Small Debris at 0 gal (0L)99%
    Small Debris at 0.07 gal (0.25L)100%
    Small Debris at 0.2 gal (0.75L)100%
    Small Debris at 0.4 gal (1.5L)N/A
    Small Debris at 0.8 gal (3L)N/A
    Small Debris at 1.6 gal (6L)N/A

    This vacuum has poor performance on bare floors. While it clears small debris, such as rice, without an issue, bulkier material can be more challenging to clean. Debris like cereal pieces can get stuck at the entry head, since it's very narrow, and can prevent it from sucking up anything else. Pet hair can also get stuck in the head on this surface.

    8.3
    Low-Pile Carpet Performance
    Setting UsedDefault, Head Position "bristle retracted" ( Suction Control "opened")
    Large Debris at 0 gal (0L)88%
    Large Debris at 0.07 gal (0.25L)87%
    Large Debris at 0.2 gal (0.75L)86%
    Large Debris at 0.4 gal (1.5L)N/A
    Large Debris at 0.8 gal (3L)N/A
    Large Debris at 1.6 gal (6L)N/A
    Small Debris at 0 gal (0L)76%
    Small Debris at 0.07 gal (0.25L)76%
    Small Debris at 0.2 gal (0.75L)74%
    Small Debris at 0.4 gal (1.5L)N/A
    Small Debris at 0.8 gal (3L)N/A
    Small Debris at 1.6 gal (6L)N/A

    The BISSELL Zing Bagless Canister vacuum delivers excellent performance on low-pile carpet. It clears pet hair without an issue and struggles very little when it comes to sucking up coarse debris like sand. While it doesn't do quite as well with fine material, such as baking soda, it shouldn't take too many extra passes to fully suck it up either.

    7.7
    High-Pile Carpet Performance
    Setting UsedDefault, Head Position "bristle retracted" ( Suction Control "opened")
    Large Debris at 0 gal (0L)66%
    Large Debris at 0.07 gal (0.25L)66%
    Large Debris at 0.2 gal (0.75L)65%
    Large Debris at 0.4 gal (1.5L)N/A
    Large Debris at 0.8 gal (3L)N/A
    Large Debris at 1.6 gal (6L)N/A
    Small Debris at 0 gal (0L)61%
    Small Debris at 0.07 gal (0.25L)62%
    Small Debris at 0.2 gal (0.75L)62%
    Small Debris at 0.4 gal (1.5L)N/A
    Small Debris at 0.8 gal (3L)N/A
    Small Debris at 1.6 gal (6L)N/A

    The BISSELL Zing Bagless Canister vacuum performs impressively well on high-pile carpet. It clears pet hair easily, but it may take some time to fully remove coarse and fine debris like sand or baking soda from this surface. That said, performance remains consistent as its dirt compartment fills up, which is great.

    5.9
    Pet Hair Floor Performance
    Bare Floor
    33%
    Low-Pile Carpet
    100%
    High-Pile Carpet
    98%
    8.0
    Suction
    Maximum Suction
    9.8 inH₂O (2.45 kPa)
    Setting Used For MaximumDefault, Head Position "bristle extended" (Suction Control closed)
    Normal Suction
    9.8 inH₂O (2.45 kPa)
    Setting Used For NormalDefault, Head Position "bristle extended" (Suction Control closed)
    Hose Diameter
    1.2" (3.0 cm)
    7.6
    Noise
    Bare Floor
    79.4 dBA
    Low-Pile Carpet
    78.7 dBA
    7.5
    Maneuverability

    This vacuum has good maneuverability. While its wheels can sometimes get stuck on the sides of furniture, its lightweight design makes it easy to move. Its controls for switching floor modes are also easily accessible. Unfortunately, you need to crouch to thoroughly clean under furniture or couches, and rug tassels can get stuck in the head. Its short power cord is also a bit of a nuisance when trying to navigate cluttered rooms.

    7.5
    Pet Hair Furniture Performance
    Sofa Pickup Post Test
    Air Quality
    Anti-Allergy Filter (HEPA)
    No
    9.0
    Cracks
    Wood Cracks Post Test
    1.0
    Stains
    Stain Pickup Post Test
    0.0
    Water
    Wet Compatible
    No
    Water Pickup Post Test
    Automation
    0.0
    Physical Automation
    Automatic Recharging
    No
    Automatic Bag Emptying
    No
    Pathing Algorithm
    No Pathing Algorithm
    Physical Boundary Markers
    No
    Scheduled Start Buttons
    No
    Cycle Control Buttons
    No
    Navigation Control Buttons
    No

    The BISSELL Zing Bagless Canister vacuum has no automation features.

    0.0
    Companion App Automation
    App Name
    No App
    iOS Availability
    No
    Android Availability
    No
    Software Boundary Markers (No Go Zones)
    No
    App Scheduled Start
    No
    App Cycle Control
    No
    Navigation Control within App
    No

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