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  3. Main Differences
  4. Design
    1. Build Quality
    2. User Maintenance
    3. Recurring Cost
    4. Storing
    5. Dirt Compartment
    6. In The Box
    7. Range
    8. Portability
    9. Battery
    10. Quality Of Life Features
    11. Tools And Brushes
    12. Alternative Configuration
  5. Performance
    1. Hard Floor Pickup
    2. High-Pile Carpet Pickup
    3. Low-Pile Carpet Pickup
    4. Pet Hair Pickup
    5. Suction
    6. Airflow
    7. Noise
    8. Maneuverability
    9. Pet Hair Furniture Performance
    10. Air Quality
    11. Cracks
    12. Stains
    13. Water
  6. Comments

BISSELL CrossWave Cordless Max vs BISSELL CrossWave HydroSteam

Side-by-Side Comparison

Products

BISSELL CrossWave Cordless Max
BISSELL CrossWave HydroSteam

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BISSELL CrossWave Cordless Max Picture
BISSELL CrossWave HydroSteam Picture
Wet Compatible
Compatible without immersion
Vacuum Type
Upright
Bagless
Yes
Cordless
Yes
Anti-Allergy Filter (HEPA)
No
Wet Compatible
Compatible without immersion
Vacuum Type
Upright
Bagless
Yes
Cordless
No
Anti-Allergy Filter (HEPA)
No
  1. Recommended in 3 articles:
  2. Tile Floors
  3. BISSELL
  4. Cordless Hardwood
  1. Recommended in 2 articles:
  2. Hardwood
  3. Laminate Floor

Variants

  • CrossWave Cordless Max (2554A) (Black)
  • CrossWave Cordless Max (2593B) (Black)
  • CrossWave Cordless Max (Black/Pearl White)
  • CrossWave HydroSteam Pet (3517N) (Black/Green)
  • CrossWave HydroSteam (3517E) (Black/Silver/Lime)
  • CrossWave HydroSteam (3515) (Titanium/Cooper Harbor)
  • CrossWave HydroSteam (35151) (Titanium/Cooper Harbor)
  • CrossWave HydroSteam (3515B) (Titanium/Cooper Harbor)

Review

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Our Verdict

BISSELL CrossWave Cordless Max

BISSELL CrossWave HydroSteam

The BISSELL CrossWave HydroSteam is better than the BISSELL CrossWave Cordless Max. The HydroSteam provides better debris pickup performance on bare floors, and its steam-release function results in superior stain-clearing performance. On the other hand, the CrossWave Cordless Max has a lighter, more maneuverable build, and its cordless design makes it easier to clean faraway areas. 

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Black
CrossWave Cordless Max (2554A)
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Black/Green
CrossWave HydroSteam Pet (3517N)
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Black
CrossWave Cordless Max (2593B)
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Black/Silver/Lime
CrossWave HydroSteam (3517E)
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Black/Pearl White
CrossWave Cordless Max
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Titanium/Cooper Harbor
CrossWave HydroSteam (35151)
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CrossWave HydroSteam (3515)
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Main Differences for
Bare Floor

Threshold 

0.10

Bare Floor 

6.6
6.9

Airflow 
 

4.4
6.7

Hard Floor Pickup 
 

6.5
7.5

Cracks 
 

6.5
8.0

Maneuverability 
 

6.5
5.5

Full Comparison

Design

Build Quality 
 

7.0
7.0

Build Quality Picture  

BISSELL CrossWave Cordless Max Build Quality Picture
BISSELL CrossWave HydroSteam Build Quality Picture

Vacuum Type 
 

Upright
Upright
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User Maintenance 
 

6.5
6.5

Maintenance Picture  

BISSELL CrossWave Cordless Max Maintenance Picture
BISSELL CrossWave HydroSteam Maintenance Picture

Brushroll Cleaning Video  

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Recurring Cost 
 

6.0
6.0

Recurring Cost Picture  

BISSELL CrossWave Cordless Max Recurring Cost Picture
BISSELL CrossWave HydroSteam Recurring Cost Picture

Bag Part Number  

No bag
No bag

Filter Part Number  

1608684
1608684

HEPA Filter Part Number  

No HEPA Filter
No HEPA Filter
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Storing 
 

8.1
7.5

Storing Picture  

BISSELL CrossWave Cordless Max Storing Picture
BISSELL CrossWave HydroSteam Storing Picture

Height 
 

45.67" (116.0 cm)
45.28" (115.0 cm)

Width 
 

12.60" (32.0 cm)
15.28" (38.8 cm)

Depth 
 

12.20" (31.0 cm)
14.57" (37.0 cm)

Cord Storing 
 

Not Needed
Manual

On-Board Tool Storage 
 

Not needed
Not needed

Vacuum Rack/Station 
 

Yes
Yes
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Dirt Compartment 
 

7.3
7.3

Dirt Compartment Picture  

BISSELL CrossWave Cordless Max Dirt Compartment Picture
BISSELL CrossWave HydroSteam Dirt Compartment Picture

Bagless 
 

Yes
Yes

Volume 
 

0.13 gal (0.50 L)
0.13 gal (0.50 L)

Full Indicator 
 

Yes
Yes

Bag Included 
 

No Bag Needed
No Bag Needed
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In The Box 
 

In The Box Picture  

BISSELL CrossWave Cordless Max In The Box Picture
BISSELL CrossWave HydroSteam In The Box Picture
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Range 
 

10
6.8

Cordless 
 

Yes
No

Cord Length 
 

N/A
25.03 ft (7.6 m)

Hose Length 
 

N/A
N/A

Minimum Wand Length 
 

3.15 ft (0.96 m)
3.51 ft (1.07 m)

Maximum Wand Length 
 

3.15 ft (0.96 m)
3.51 ft (1.07 m)

Total Range 
 

N/A
28.48 ft (8.68 m)
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Portability 
 

7.6
6.9

Total Weight 
 

11.57 lbs (5.25 kg)
13.78 lbs (6.25 kg)

Weight In Hand 
 

2.43 lbs (1.10 kg)
3.75 lbs (1.70 kg)

Carrying handle 
 

Yes
Yes
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Battery 
 

7.5
0.0

Minimum Battery Life 
 

37 min
N/A

Maximum Battery Life 
 

37 min
N/A

Recharge Time 
 

193 min
N/A

Recharge Dock 
 

Yes
No

Battery Life Indicator 
 

Yes
No

Removable Batteries 
 

No
No
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Quality Of Life Features 
 

Picture Of Controls  

BISSELL CrossWave Cordless Max Picture Of Controls
BISSELL CrossWave HydroSteam Picture Of Controls

Rotating Head 
 

Yes
Yes

Power Adjustment 
 

Yes
No

Self-Propelled 
 

No
No

Headlights 
 

No
Yes

Easy On/Off 
 

Yes
Yes

Head Surface Type Adjustment 
 

Manual
Manual
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Tools And Brushes 
 

Tools And Brush Picture  

BISSELL CrossWave Cordless Max Tools And Brush Picture
BISSELL CrossWave HydroSteam Tools And Brush Picture

Brushroll 
 

Yes
Yes

Brushroll On/Off 
 

No
No

Removable Brushroll 
 

Yes
Yes

Turbo Brush 
 

No
No

Crevice Tool 
 

No
No

Upholstery Tool 
 

No
No

Soft Bristle Brush 
 

No
No

Hard Bristle Brush 
 

No
No

Extension Wand 
 

No
No

Ceiling Fan Tool 
 

No
No

Pet Grooming Tool 
 

No
No
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Alternative Configuration 
 

Alternative Configuration Photo 1  

BISSELL CrossWave Cordless Max Alternative Configuration Photo 1
BISSELL CrossWave HydroSteam Alternative Configuration Photo 1

Alternative Configuration Photo 2  

BISSELL CrossWave Cordless Max Alternative Configuration Photo 2
BISSELL CrossWave HydroSteam Alternative Configuration Photo 2

Blower Mode 
 

No
No
Performance

Hard Floor Pickup 
 

6.5
7.5

Hard Floor Pickup video  

Hard Floor Pickup Post Test  

BISSELL CrossWave Cordless Max Hard Floor Pickup Post Test
BISSELL CrossWave HydroSteam Hard Floor Pickup Post Test
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High-Pile Carpet Pickup 
 

4.0
5.0

High-Pile Carpet Pickup Video  

High-Pile Carpet Pickup Post Test  

BISSELL CrossWave Cordless Max High-Pile Carpet Pickup Post Test
BISSELL CrossWave HydroSteam High-Pile Carpet Pickup Post Test
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Low-Pile Carpet Pickup 
 

3.0
4.0

Low-Pile Carpet Pickup Video  

Low-Pile Carpet Pickup Post Test  

BISSELL CrossWave Cordless Max Low-Pile Carpet Pickup Post Test
BISSELL CrossWave HydroSteam Low-Pile Carpet Pickup Post Test
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Pet Hair Pickup 
 

4.0
5.0

Pet Hair Pickup Video  

Pet Hair Pickup Post Test  

BISSELL CrossWave Cordless Max Pet Hair Pickup Post Test
BISSELL CrossWave HydroSteam Pet Hair Pickup Post Test
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Suction 
 

4.1
7.7

Suction Video  

Maximum Hose Suction 
 

3.2 inH₂O (0.80 kPa)
17.5 inH₂O (4.35 kPa)

Maximum Head Suction 
 

1.4 inH₂O (0.34 kPa)
6.7 inH₂O (1.68 kPa)

Normal Head Suction 
 

1.4 inH₂O (0.34 kPa)
6.7 inH₂O (1.68 kPa)

Setting Used For Normal  

"Hard Floor"
"Hard Floor"

Hose Diameter 
 

N/A
N/A
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Airflow 
 

4.4
6.7

Maximum Airflow Video  

Maximum Hose Airflow 
 

25.2 CFM (0.7 m³/min)
49.3 CFM (1.4 m³/min)
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Noise 
 

8.2
7.5

Noise Video 
 

Bare Floor 
 

74.9 dBA
79.9 dBA

Low-Pile Carpet 
 

71.8 dBA
80.2 dBA
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Maneuverability 
 

6.5
5.5

Maneuverability Video  

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Pet Hair Furniture Performance 
 

0.0
0.0

Sofa Pickup Video  

Sofa Pickup Post Test  

BISSELL CrossWave Cordless Max Sofa Pickup Post Test
BISSELL CrossWave HydroSteam Sofa Pickup Post Test
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Air Quality 
 

Sealing Quality Video  

Anti-Allergy Filter (HEPA) 
 

No
No
Show Text 

Cracks 
 

6.5
8.0

Cracks Video  

Wood Cracks Post Test  

BISSELL CrossWave Cordless Max Wood Cracks Post Test
BISSELL CrossWave HydroSteam Wood Cracks Post Test
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Stains 
 

7.5
8.5

Stain Video  

Stain Pickup Post Test  

BISSELL CrossWave Cordless Max Stain Pickup Post Test
BISSELL CrossWave HydroSteam Stain Pickup Post Test
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Water 
 

8.0
9.0

Wet Compatible 
 

Compatible without immersion
Compatible without immersion

Water Video  

Water Pickup Post Test  

BISSELL CrossWave Cordless Max Water Pickup Post Test
BISSELL CrossWave HydroSteam Water Pickup Post Test
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Check Price

Black
CrossWave Cordless Max (2554A)
SEE PRICE
Walmart.com
Black/Green
CrossWave HydroSteam Pet (3517N)
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Black
CrossWave Cordless Max (2593B)
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Amazon.com
Black/Silver/Lime
CrossWave HydroSteam (3517E)
SEARCH
Amazon.com
Black/Pearl White
CrossWave Cordless Max
SEE PRICE
Amazon.com
Titanium/Cooper Harbor
CrossWave HydroSteam (35151)
SEE PRICE
Amazon.com
 
Titanium/Cooper Harbor
CrossWave HydroSteam (3515)
SEE PRICE
BestBuy.com
 
Titanium/Cooper Harbor
CrossWave HydroSteam (3515B)
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