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General

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Series

PowerClean4Press releasebissell.com/en-ca/news/powerful-cleaning-power-without-the-premium-priceRead 15 October 2026Release says the PowerClean stick vacuum joins the PowerClean FurFinder and PowerClean FurGuard stick vacuums, which store the series PowerClean.

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Model numbersiMaker identifiers for this exact model and its listed variants. Excludes sibling models and other generations.

4173, 4173B2Owner's manualbissellcdn.blob.core.windows.net/cdn-storage-container/Stick%20Vac/P3192%20PowerClean%C2%AE/User%20Guides/User%20Guide%20-%20PowerClean%20-%204172%204173%20Series%2C%20EN%20FR.pdfRead 15 October 2026Cover says 4172, 4173 Series. Bissell's support page for this guide is titled PowerClean 4173B. 4172 is not stored.3Maker product pagesupport.bissell.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/8005Read 15 October 2026PowerClean getting started article covers the 4173 Series, 4172 Series, 4194 Series, 4174, 4271 and 4187. The support product page for the same guide is titled PowerClean 4173B.6Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0F2QBH8SBRead 15 October 2026Item details list Model Number 4173.

4196K2Owner's manualsylvane.com/cdn/shop/files/owners-manual-bissell-powerclean-dual-brush-stick-vacuum.pdfRead 14 October 2026Cover says Models 4196, 4196K. 4196K is the model Bissell's US page, Vacuum Wars and the retailers list. The manual does not say what 4196 is, so only 4196K is stored.4Retailer pagesylvane.com/products/bissell-powerclean-dual-brush-stick-vacuumRead 14 October 2026Page text names the Bissell PowerClean 4196K.

GTIN / EAN

0111202805936Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0F2QBH8SBRead 15 October 2026Item details list UPC 011120280593 for model 4173.

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AnnouncediThe maker's first announcement of this model. This is separate from first retail availability.

5 August 20254Press releasebissell.com/en-ca/news/powerful-cleaning-power-without-the-premium-priceRead 15 October 2026Release date 5 August 2025.

1 April 20263Press releasedigital-release.wowktv.com/business/press-releases/cision/20260401NY25121/bissell-teams-up-with-eva-longoria-to-launch-its-most-advanced-stick-vacuum-yet-powerclean-dualbrushRead 14 October 2026Release date 1 April 2026.

Status

Available7Measurementvacuumwars.com/bissell-powerclean-reviewRead 15 October 2026Spec card lists a price of 199 USD on the review updated 1 October 2026. The price is current and is not stored as a launch price. Vacuum Wars shows no sealed suction, unsealed suction or airflow figures for this vacuum.

Available5Measurementvacuumwars.com/bissell-powerclean-dualbrush-4196k-reviewRead 14 October 2026Page shows the vacuum in stock at Amazon for 359.99 USD on 2026-10-14. The price is current and is not stored as a launch price. Vacuum Wars does not publish airflow at the wand or sealed suction for this vacuum.7Press articlevacuumchef.com/bissell-powerclean-dualbrush-280w-self-standing-vacuum-powerful-cordless-cleaning-for-pet-ownersRead 14 October 2026Article lists the model at 359.99 USD with an Amazon link priced on 2026-10-13. Its text gives a 99.97 percent allergen capture claim at 0.3 microns, while Bissell Australia's page for the 4255 says 99.7 percent. The two disagree, so no capture figure is stored.

PredecessoriThe model this one directly replaced, in the same line, tier and size, as the maker or a trusted review names it.

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SuccessoriThe model that directly replaced this one, in the same line, tier and size. A revision such as a Slim or OLED model does not count when a next generation exists.

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Launch price (US)iThe maker's US launch MSRP for the stated configuration, excluding tax. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

$189.994Press releasebissell.com/en-ca/news/powerful-cleaning-power-without-the-premium-priceRead 15 October 2026Release says Priced at $189.99. The release names BISSELL.com and Amazon.com, so the price is in USD. Sales tax is not included. Retailers now list it at 199.99 USD, which is not used.5Press articlehomepagenews.com/home-housewares/bissell-powercleanRead 15 October 2026Article repeats the price of $189.99.

$3593Press releasedigital-release.wowktv.com/business/press-releases/cision/20260401NY25121/bissell-teams-up-with-eva-longoria-to-launch-its-most-advanced-stick-vacuum-yet-powerclean-dualbrushRead 14 October 2026Release says now available for $359. US price, sales tax not included. Retailers now list it at 359.99 USD, which is not used.

Launch price (EU)iThe maker's euro launch price for the stated configuration, including VAT as published. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

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MarketsiISO country or region codes where this exact model or variant is sold. A source page's language does not establish availability.

US, CA4Press releasebissell.com/en-ca/news/powerful-cleaning-power-without-the-premium-priceRead 15 October 2026Release is a US release on Bissell's Canadian news site. The 4173B is the Canadian model, with its own Bissell Canada product page.

US3Press releasedigital-release.wowktv.com/business/press-releases/cision/20260401NY25121/bissell-teams-up-with-eva-longoria-to-launch-its-most-advanced-stick-vacuum-yet-powerclean-dualbrushRead 14 October 2026The release is a US release. The 4196K is the US model. Canada sells models 4196B and 4196C, which are not checked here.

ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

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Form factoriA 2-in-1 stick converts to a handheld vacuum. A stick does not. Handheld means a handheld vacuum sold without a long wand.

Stick, converts to handheld2Owner's manualbissellcdn.blob.core.windows.net/cdn-storage-container/Stick%20Vac/P3192%20PowerClean%C2%AE/User%20Guides/User%20Guide%20-%20PowerClean%20-%204172%204173%20Series%2C%20EN%20FR.pdfRead 15 October 2026Using Your Vacuum says it can be used as a stick vacuum, hand vacuum, or extended reach with a hand vacuum and wand.4Press releasebissell.com/en-ca/news/powerful-cleaning-power-without-the-premium-priceRead 15 October 2026Release says it converts from a stick vacuum to a handheld or high-reach wand.

Stick, converts to handheld2Owner's manualsylvane.com/cdn/shop/files/owners-manual-bissell-powerclean-dual-brush-stick-vacuum.pdfRead 14 October 2026Using Your Vacuum says it can be used as a stick vacuum, hand vacuum, or extended reach with a hand vacuum and wand.

Wet cleaning headiA floor head that mops or washes the floor with water. Optional accessory means the maker sells a compatible wet head separately. Optional accessory only when the maker's page for this exact model lists a wet head as compatible. A separate Submarine edition does not make the base model optional accessory. A kit sold with the wet head, such as an Aqua kit, is included in its variant row.

None2Owner's manualbissellcdn.blob.core.windows.net/cdn-storage-container/Stick%20Vac/P3192%20PowerClean%C2%AE/User%20Guides/User%20Guide%20-%20PowerClean%20-%204172%204173%20Series%2C%20EN%20FR.pdfRead 15 October 2026Tool list has no wet head. Safety text says not to use the motorized nozzle on wet surfaces.

None2Owner's manualsylvane.com/cdn/shop/files/owners-manual-bissell-powerclean-dual-brush-stick-vacuum.pdfRead 14 October 2026Guide lists no wet head. Its tool list is hand vacuum, extension wand, motorized foot, FurFinder tool, 2-in-1 dusting brush, charger and wall mount. Its safety text says not to use the motorized nozzle on wet surfaces.

Suction and power

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Suction power (claimed)iThe maker's highest suction power claim in air watts. Some makers write W for suction power. Test standard, mode and tool differ by maker. Regional pages can state different figures.

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Max suction pressure (claimed)iThe maker's highest suction pressure claim in pascals. A claim in kPa is multiplied by 1000. Air watts are a different measure.

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Rated poweriElectrical power of the vacuum as the maker publishes it, called motor power, rated power or wattage. It is not suction power in air watts. It is the maximum input power of the motor unit. A nozzle's own power is not added. The power of the charger or the dock does not count. When the maker states a rated figure and a higher maximum, such as LG's 350 W rated and 650 W in Turbo mode, the maximum is stored and the rated figure goes in the source note.

200W4Press releasebissell.com/en-ca/news/powerful-cleaning-power-without-the-premium-priceRead 15 October 2026Release says a 200W motor.

280W4Retailer pagesylvane.com/products/bissell-powerclean-dual-brush-stick-vacuumRead 14 October 2026Spec table lists Watts (W) 280. Bissell's marketing name for the model is PowerClean DualBrush 280W. The motor is called a 280W digital motor on Bissell Australia's page for the 4255. Vacuum Wars states no wattage.7Press articlevacuumchef.com/bissell-powerclean-dualbrush-280w-self-standing-vacuum-powerful-cordless-cleaning-for-pet-ownersRead 14 October 2026Article dated 21 July 2026 names the PowerClean DualBrush 280W Self-Standing Vacuum (Model 4196K).

Motor speed (claimed)iHighest motor speed the maker claims.

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Power modesiThe maker's names for the power settings, such as "Eco", "Auto" and "Boost".

Eco, Medium, Turbo2Owner's manualbissellcdn.blob.core.windows.net/cdn-storage-container/Stick%20Vac/P3192%20PowerClean%C2%AE/User%20Guides/User%20Guide%20-%20PowerClean%20-%204172%204173%20Series%2C%20EN%20FR.pdfRead 15 October 2026Using Your Vacuum says three modes. Eco for smaller light messes, Medium for most regular household messes and Turbo for heavy messes. It starts in Medium.3Maker product pagesupport.bissell.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/8005Read 15 October 2026Lists Eco, Medium (default) and Turbo, with all three mode lights pulsing in Turbo.6Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0F2QBH8SBRead 15 October 2026Comparison chart lists Cleaning Modes Eco, Medium, Turbo.

AutoAdapt, Eco, Turbo2Owner's manualsylvane.com/cdn/shop/files/owners-manual-bissell-powerclean-dual-brush-stick-vacuum.pdfRead 14 October 2026Guide says it starts in AutoAdapt mode and the mode button sets suction by hand. Eco shows one light and Turbo shows two lights. The AutoAdapt list also names a Medium blue light. Just A Dad and Bissell Australia's page for the 4255 name three modes: AutoAdapt, Eco and Turbo.

Automatic power adjustmentiThe vacuum changes suction by itself based on floor type or the amount of dirt.

No8Reviewjustadadapproved.com/product/bissell-powerclean-4173-cordless-reviewRead 15 October 2026Spec table lists Auto Modes None, with no dirt detect, floor detect or edge detect. Three suction levels set with a plus and minus button.

Yes2Owner's manualsylvane.com/cdn/shop/files/owners-manual-bissell-powerclean-dual-brush-stick-vacuum.pdfRead 14 October 2026Guide says in AutoAdapt the unit will automatically adjust suction power based on debris level.6Reviewjustadadapproved.com/product/bissell-powerclean-dualbrush-4196k-reviewRead 14 October 2026Same row. Three modes: Adapt (Auto), Eco, Turbo.

Dirt detectioniA sensor measures the dust passing through or finds dirtier spots.

No8Reviewjustadadapproved.com/product/bissell-powerclean-4173-cordless-reviewRead 15 October 2026Same row says no dirt detect.

Yes2Owner's manualsylvane.com/cdn/shop/files/owners-manual-bissell-powerclean-dual-brush-stick-vacuum.pdfRead 14 October 2026Guide has an AutoAdapt Sensor Maintenance section for the dust sensor lens inside the air duct, and a troubleshooting row for a blocked dust sensor lens.6Reviewjustadadapproved.com/product/bissell-powerclean-dualbrush-4196k-reviewRead 14 October 2026Spec table lists Dirt Detect (auto sense), which monitors the air coming in and ramps suction up on dirt.

Noise level (claimed)iThe maker's published noise level, usually the sound power level at the highest setting. A reviewer's sound meter reading is a different measure. Only a figure the maker states, never a retailer feed. When the maker prints dB without the A, store it and say so in the source note.

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Floor head and tools

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Floor heads includediThe maker's names of the motorized floor heads in the box, such as "Fluffy Optic". Small tools are listed in the box contents.

Motorized Foot2Owner's manualbissellcdn.blob.core.windows.net/cdn-storage-container/Stick%20Vac/P3192%20PowerClean%C2%AE/User%20Guides/User%20Guide%20-%20PowerClean%20-%204172%204173%20Series%2C%20EN%20FR.pdfRead 15 October 2026Product Overview names J. Motorized Foot.

Motorized Foot4Retailer pagesylvane.com/products/bissell-powerclean-dual-brush-stick-vacuumRead 14 October 2026Page lists a Motorized Floor Tool. Bissell's guide names it the Motorized Foot, which is the name stored.

Floor head lightiA light on the floor head that shows dust. Laser is the narrow line of light the maker calls a laser. LED covers other headlights.

LED4Press releasebissell.com/en-ca/news/powerful-cleaning-power-without-the-premium-priceRead 15 October 2026Release says LED headlights on the foot of the vacuum.6Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0F2QBH8SBRead 15 October 2026Comparison chart lists Headlights LED.7Measurementvacuumwars.com/bissell-powerclean-reviewRead 15 October 2026Review lists bright LEDs on the floor head.

LED4Retailer pagesylvane.com/products/bissell-powerclean-dual-brush-stick-vacuumRead 14 October 2026Page says FurFinder Headlights: high and low-beam lights on the vacuum head. Vacuum Wars says LED lights on the floor head.5Measurementvacuumwars.com/bissell-powerclean-dualbrush-4196k-reviewRead 14 October 2026Review lists LED lights on the floor head.6Reviewjustadadapproved.com/product/bissell-powerclean-dualbrush-4196k-reviewRead 14 October 2026Spec table lists FurFinder headlights with high and low beams.

Bending wandiThe wand bends at a hinge to reach under furniture. A telescopic wand that only changes length does not count.

No8Reviewjustadadapproved.com/product/bissell-powerclean-4173-cordless-reviewRead 15 October 2026Design row lists a fixed wand with a foot release.

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Stands on its owniThe vacuum stands upright without a dock or wall mount.

Yes4Press releasebissell.com/en-ca/news/powerful-cleaning-power-without-the-premium-priceRead 15 October 2026Release says it stands upright on its own while you clean, with no wall support needed.6Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0F2QBH8SBRead 15 October 2026Comparison chart lists Self Standing as yes. Bullet says self-standing, no leaning required.7Measurementvacuumwars.com/bissell-powerclean-reviewRead 15 October 2026Review notes the uncommon ability to stand upright on its own.8Reviewjustadadapproved.com/product/bissell-powerclean-4173-cordless-reviewRead 15 October 2026Design row lists self-standing. It is tippy on carpet.

Yes5Measurementvacuumwars.com/bissell-powerclean-dualbrush-4196k-reviewRead 14 October 2026Review says the DualBrush can lock into an upright position and stand on its own.6Reviewjustadadapproved.com/product/bissell-powerclean-dualbrush-4196k-reviewRead 14 October 2026Design row lists Self-standing. It also lies flat, which is not stored as a bending wand.

Bin and filtration

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Dustbin capacityiCapacity of the bin on the vacuum. Makers state the gross volume or the volume up to the max line. When both are given, the max-line volume is stored and the gross volume goes in the source note. A compaction claim, such as "holds three times more", is not stored. A dock bag that the maker calls the dust bin goes in the dock dust capacity.

0.4L6Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0F2QBH8SBRead 15 October 2026Details list Capacity 0.5 liters. Vacuum Wars and Just A Dad Approved say 400 ml, and Bissell lists 0.4 L for its 4052 and 4039 siblings. The 0.4 L figure is stored.7Measurementvacuumwars.com/bissell-powerclean-reviewRead 15 October 2026Review says the 400 ml dustbin is well below the cordless average of 746 ml.8Reviewjustadadapproved.com/product/bissell-powerclean-4173-cordless-reviewRead 15 October 2026Spec table lists about 400 ml.

0.4L4Retailer pagesylvane.com/products/bissell-powerclean-dual-brush-stick-vacuumRead 14 October 2026Spec table lists Collection Capacity 0.4 qt and bagless. Page text says 0.4-liter easy-empty dirt cup. The 0.4 qt label is read as 0.4 L, since Vacuum Wars and Bissell Australia both state 400 ml.5Measurementvacuumwars.com/bissell-powerclean-dualbrush-4196k-reviewRead 14 October 2026Spec card says Dustbin Capacity 400 ml.

FilteriPublished filter type or grade, such as "HEPA".

HEPA4Press releasebissell.com/en-ca/news/powerful-cleaning-power-without-the-premium-priceRead 15 October 2026Release says a HEPA Sealed Allergen System.6Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0F2QBH8SBRead 15 October 2026Details list Filter Type HEPA Filter.

HEPA6Reviewjustadadapproved.com/product/bissell-powerclean-dualbrush-4196k-reviewRead 14 October 2026Spec table lists Filter HEPA and says a washable foam filter with a real HEPA filter behind it.

Sealed filtrationiThe maker states that the whole machine is sealed, so all air passes the filter before it leaves.

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Particle capture (claimed)iShare of particles the maker says the vacuum captures, such as 99.99, at the particle size in the next row. Keep the test standard in the source note, such as ASTM F1977 or ASTM F3150. Compare only values with the same particle size. A claim with no particle size is left out.

99.97%6Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0F2QBH8SBRead 15 October 2026Description says the HEPA Sealed Allergen System captures 99.97% of dust and dander. Footnote says tested per ASTM F1977 based on particles 0.3 microns.

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Smallest captured particle (claimed)iParticle size that goes with the capture claim, such as 0.1.

0.3µm6Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0F2QBH8SBRead 15 October 2026Same footnote, particles 0.3 microns.

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Washable filteriThe maker says the filter can be rinsed with water.

Yes2Owner's manualbissellcdn.blob.core.windows.net/cdn-storage-container/Stick%20Vac/P3192%20PowerClean%C2%AE/User%20Guides/User%20Guide%20-%20PowerClean%20-%204172%204173%20Series%2C%20EN%20FR.pdfRead 15 October 2026Cleaning and Replacing the Filters says to rinse the pre-motor filter under warm water and dry it for 24 hours. The post-motor filter is wiped with a cloth and replaced every 3 months.8Reviewjustadadapproved.com/product/bissell-powerclean-4173-cordless-reviewRead 15 October 2026Review says foam filters are washed in water and dried, and a HEPA filter behind them is replaced, not washed.

Yes2Owner's manualsylvane.com/cdn/shop/files/owners-manual-bissell-powerclean-dual-brush-stick-vacuum.pdfRead 14 October 2026Guide says to rinse the pre-motor foam filter under warm water and air dry it completely. The post-motor filter is wiped with a dry cloth and replaced every 3 months.6Reviewjustadadapproved.com/product/bissell-powerclean-dualbrush-4196k-reviewRead 14 October 2026Review says a washable foam filter and a HEPA filter.

Battery and run time

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Battery voltageiNominal pack voltage, such as 25.2 V. A full-charge voltage, such as 29.4 V for seven cells, is not nominal.

25.2V6Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0F2QBH8SBRead 15 October 2026Power section lists Voltage 25.2 volts. No capacity is stated.

25.2V4Retailer pagesylvane.com/products/bissell-powerclean-dual-brush-stick-vacuumRead 14 October 2026Spec table lists Voltage (V) 25.2 and Maximum Amperage 2.5 A. Page text says the 25.2V rechargeable battery. The manual's battery pack numbers 1644206 and 1643447 belong to the same 25.2 V PowerClean family. No capacity is stated.

Battery capacityiPublished pack capacity at the nominal battery voltage. A cell count times a cell capacity, such as "8 x 3,200mAh", is not a pack capacity. The cell capacity is the pack capacity only when all cells are in series. That holds when the pack voltage divided by the cell count is one lithium-ion cell voltage, 3.6 or 3.7 V, such as 8 x 2,200mAh at 29.6 V. The source note shows the check. When the maker gives a rated and a nominal capacity, the one that matches its stated Wh at the pack voltage is stored.

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Removable batteryiThe user can remove and swap the battery without tools, such as a click-in battery. Service replacement does not qualify.

Yes2Owner's manualbissellcdn.blob.core.windows.net/cdn-storage-container/Stick%20Vac/P3192%20PowerClean%C2%AE/User%20Guides/User%20Guide%20-%20PowerClean%20-%204172%204173%20Series%2C%20EN%20FR.pdfRead 15 October 2026Charging says to press and hold the battery release button and pull the battery out of the vacuum, to charge it apart.3Maker product pagesupport.bissell.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/8005Read 15 October 2026Says to press and hold the battery release buttons and pull the battery upward.7Measurementvacuumwars.com/bissell-powerclean-reviewRead 15 October 2026Review lists a removable battery.

Yes2Owner's manualsylvane.com/cdn/shop/files/owners-manual-bissell-powerclean-dual-brush-stick-vacuum.pdfRead 14 October 2026Guide says press and hold the battery release buttons and pull the battery up to remove it from the vacuum.5Measurementvacuumwars.com/bissell-powerclean-dualbrush-4196k-reviewRead 14 October 2026Review says the battery is removable and Bissell sells replacements.

Batteries includediNumber of batteries in the box.

12Owner's manualbissellcdn.blob.core.windows.net/cdn-storage-container/Stick%20Vac/P3192%20PowerClean%C2%AE/User%20Guides/User%20Guide%20-%20PowerClean%20-%204172%204173%20Series%2C%20EN%20FR.pdfRead 15 October 2026Tools list names Battery and Charger. The guide says the tools in the box differ by model.

14Retailer pagesylvane.com/products/bissell-powerclean-dual-brush-stick-vacuumRead 14 October 2026Box list names one Battery.

Run time (claimed)iOne row per maker run time claim on one battery. Power level puts the maker's mode on a common scale. Lowest is the weakest setting, such as Eco or Min. Highest is the strongest, such as Boost, Max or Jet. Middle covers every setting between them. Claims that add a second battery are not stored. A handheld configuration without a motorized head counts as non-motorized tool. On hard floor with the main head counts as motorized floor head. Leave the tool out when the maker says neither or its own pages disagree, and name them in the source note. A machine with one power setting uses highest. When the maker gives a range, such as 20 to 25 min, the top of the range is stored and the range goes in the source note. A boost button or trigger counts as a setting, so a machine with one setting and a boost has a lowest and a highest row. A wet cleaning mode, such as Dyson Wet or Samsung WET, is not a power level, so it is not stored.

ABissell PowerClean 4173

Power level	Mode	Tool	Run time (min)
Lowest	Eco	Not available	40
Middle	Medium	Motorized floor head	20
Highest	Turbo	Motorized floor head	12

Source2Owner's manualbissellcdn.blob.core.windows.net/cdn-storage-container/Stick%20Vac/P3192%20PowerClean%C2%AE/User%20Guides/User%20Guide%20-%20PowerClean%20-%204172%204173%20Series%2C%20EN%20FR.pdfRead 15 October 2026Using Your Vacuum lists Eco up to 40 mins, Medium up to 20 mins and Turbo up to 12 mins. It names no tool. Bissell's support article 8005 says Eco is up to 40 minutes with the foot attached, Medium up to 20 and Turbo up to 12 with the foot attached, and 50 minutes in Eco with the hand vac only. The Amazon listing says the 40 minutes is with the hand vac in eco mode and Turbo up to 13 minutes. Bissell's own pages disagree on the Eco tool, so the Eco row has no tool. The 50 minute hand vac figure is in one support article only and is not stored. Turbo is stored as 12 from the guide, which wins over the 13 on the Amazon listing. Medium and Turbo use the foot-attached reading of article 8005.3Maker product pagesupport.bissell.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/8005Read 15 October 2026Eco up to 40 minutes with foot attached on a full charge, and 50 minutes with hand vac only in Eco. Medium up to 20 minutes and Turbo up to 12 minutes, both with foot attached.6Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0F2QBH8SBRead 15 October 2026Bullet says up to 40 minutes in low mode and 13 minutes in turbo mode, and footnote 3 says the 40 minutes uses the hand vac in eco mode. Comparison chart lists Run Time Up to 40 Minutes.

BBissell PowerClean DualBrush 4196K

Power level	Mode	Tool	Run time (min)
Lowest	Eco	Non-motorized tool	50
Highest	Turbo	Not available	13

Source2Owner's manualsylvane.com/cdn/shop/files/owners-manual-bissell-powerclean-dual-brush-stick-vacuum.pdfRead 14 October 2026Guide says Eco RUNTIME: 50 mins in Hand Vacuum mode, which is a non-motorized tool. Turbo RUNTIME: Up to 13 minutes. The guide does not state the tool for Turbo, so it is left out. The 100 minute claim on Bissell Australia's 4255 comes from two batteries and is not stored.

Max run time (claimed)iLongest maker run time claim on one battery. It is usually on the lowest setting with a non-motorized tool.

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Run time at highest power (claimed)iLongest maker claim on the highest setting, such as Boost. The tool is in the run time table.

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Full charge time (claimed)iThe maker's claim for charging an empty battery to full. A partial charge is not stored. Makers state different times per market for the same model, so it is per variant. Between the manual and a product page, the manual wins. When the maker gives a range, store the top of the range and keep the range in the source note.

180min2Owner's manualbissellcdn.blob.core.windows.net/cdn-storage-container/Stick%20Vac/P3192%20PowerClean%C2%AE/User%20Guides/User%20Guide%20-%20PowerClean%20-%204172%204173%20Series%2C%20EN%20FR.pdfRead 15 October 2026Charging says the machine will take up to 3 hours to charge, on the wall mount or on its own. Support article 8005 says about 3 hours. Stored as 180 min, the top of the claim.3Maker product pagesupport.bissell.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/8005Read 15 October 2026Says charge for about 3 hours or until fully charged.6Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0F2QBH8SBRead 15 October 2026Details list Battery Charge Time 3 hours.

180min2Owner's manualsylvane.com/cdn/shop/files/owners-manual-bissell-powerclean-dual-brush-stick-vacuum.pdfRead 14 October 2026Guide says the machine will take up to 3 hours to charge on the wall mount or by cable. Stored as 180 min, the top of the claim.

Dock

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Auto-empty dockiA dock that empties the vacuum's bin into a bag or bin of its own. A charging dock or wall mount alone does not qualify.

No2Owner's manualbissellcdn.blob.core.windows.net/cdn-storage-container/Stick%20Vac/P3192%20PowerClean%C2%AE/User%20Guides/User%20Guide%20-%20PowerClean%20-%204172%204173%20Series%2C%20EN%20FR.pdfRead 15 October 2026Guide describes a wall mount that charges the vacuum and no emptying dock. The dirt tank is emptied by hand.8Reviewjustadadapproved.com/product/bissell-powerclean-4173-cordless-reviewRead 15 October 2026Spec table lists Auto-Empty Dock No.

No2Owner's manualsylvane.com/cdn/shop/files/owners-manual-bissell-powerclean-dual-brush-stick-vacuum.pdfRead 14 October 2026Guide describes a wall mount with an integrated charge cable and no emptying dock. The dirt tank is emptied by hand.6Reviewjustadadapproved.com/product/bissell-powerclean-dualbrush-4196k-reviewRead 14 October 2026Spec table lists Auto-Empty Dock No.

Dock dust containeriWhat the dock empties the vacuum's dust into.

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Dock dust capacityiCapacity of the dust bag or bin in the dock.

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Days between dock emptying (claimed)iThe maker's estimate of how long the dock holds dust before it must be emptied. Makers assume different homes and schedules.

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Display and app

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DisplayiScreen means an LCD or similar screen that shows text or numbers, such as the run time left. LED indicators are status lights only. The maker's word does not decide. A panel that shows numbers or text is a screen, even when the maker calls it an LED display. A panel of fixed icons or bars is LED indicators, even when the maker calls it a smart display.

LED indicators2Owner's manualbissellcdn.blob.core.windows.net/cdn-storage-container/Stick%20Vac/P3192%20PowerClean%C2%AE/User%20Guides/User%20Guide%20-%20PowerClean%20-%204172%204173%20Series%2C%20EN%20FR.pdfRead 15 October 2026Guide describes battery indicator lights and mode lights, including a middle LED of the power mode lights. It describes no screen.8Reviewjustadadapproved.com/product/bissell-powerclean-4173-cordless-reviewRead 15 October 2026Spec table lists Display None, with a battery status indicator on the body. Mode indicator lights show the mode. No screen, so stored as indicators.

LED indicators2Owner's manualsylvane.com/cdn/shop/files/owners-manual-bissell-powerclean-dual-brush-stick-vacuum.pdfRead 14 October 2026Guide describes battery indicator lights that show charging and mode lights for Eco, Medium and Turbo. It describes no screen.6Reviewjustadadapproved.com/product/bissell-powerclean-dualbrush-4196k-reviewRead 14 October 2026Spec table lists Display: battery level indicator on the body.

Wi-FiiThe maker names Wi-Fi for the vacuum or its dock. An app that pairs over Bluetooth is not Wi-Fi. Left out when the maker names no connection.

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Companion appiThe maker's phone app for the vacuum, by name. Only an app that connects to this vacuum. A registration or tutorial app does not count.

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Measured

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Airflow at the wand (measured)iAirflow at the end of the wand with the floor head removed, on the highest setting, measured by a reviewer with an anemometer.

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Sealed suction (measured)iMaximum suction with the intake fully sealed, in inches of water lift, measured by a reviewer with a manometer on the highest setting.

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Suction at the floor head (measured)iSuction measured through a small hole in a test board under the running floor head, on the highest setting.

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0.74kPa5Measurementvacuumwars.com/bissell-powerclean-dualbrush-4196k-reviewRead 14 October 2026Row Unsealed Head Suction 0.74 kPa, against 0.29 for the Shark and 0.58 for the average. Highest power.

Embedded sand pickup on carpet (measured)iShare of 100 g of sand worked into medium-pile carpet that the vacuum removed with a fixed number of passes on the highest setting. The reviewer weighs the bin before and after.

100%7Measurementvacuumwars.com/bissell-powerclean-reviewRead 15 October 2026Review says the PowerClean 4173 achieved a perfect 100% in the carpet deep clean test, against a cordless average of 93%. Sand recovered from medium-pile carpet under max power. Review last updated 1 October 2026.

94%5Measurementvacuumwars.com/bissell-powerclean-dualbrush-4196k-reviewRead 14 October 2026Test table row Carpet Deep Clean 94 percent, against 100 for the Shark PowerDetect IP1251 and a database average of 93. Sand recovered from medium-pile carpet under max power. Review last updated 1 October 2026.

Run time at highest power (measured)iContinuous run time on the highest setting with the standard floor head, until the battery is empty.

13min7Measurementvacuumwars.com/bissell-powerclean-reviewRead 15 October 2026Review says on max power with the floor head attached it ran roughly 13 minutes, against an average of 13.5. The stored 13 is rounded, as the review gives no decimal. On low power it ran 40 minutes.

12.8min5Measurementvacuumwars.com/bissell-powerclean-dualbrush-4196k-reviewRead 14 October 2026Row Max Power Battery Life 12.8 min. The text says about 13 minutes in the maximum-power test with the floor head attached.

Noise at highest power (measured)iSound level on the highest setting, measured by a reviewer with a sound level meter at a fixed distance. It is not comparable to the maker's sound power figure. Distance and weighting go in the source note when the reviewer states them.

74dB7Measurementvacuumwars.com/bissell-powerclean-reviewRead 15 October 2026Review says 74 decibels at max power, against an average of 77. Distance and weighting are not stated.

84dB5Measurementvacuumwars.com/bissell-powerclean-dualbrush-4196k-reviewRead 14 October 2026Row Operating Noise (Max) 84 dB, against 77 for the average. The text says 84 dB on maximum power. Distance and weighting are not stated.

Handle weight (measured)iWeight of the handle assembly with battery, without wand or floor head, on a reviewer's scale.

1,880g(4.1 lb)7Measurementvacuumwars.com/bissell-powerclean-reviewRead 15 October 2026Review says a handle weight of 1,880 grams, against an average of 1,512 grams.

1,900g(4.2 lb)5Measurementvacuumwars.com/bissell-powerclean-dualbrush-4196k-reviewRead 14 October 2026Row Handle Weight 1900 g (4.18 lbs), against a 1512 g average. The spec card says the same.

Dimensions and weight

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DimensionsiThe assembled stick standing upright. Height is the full length from floor head to handle. Width is across the floor head. Depth is front to back. For a handheld vacuum, height is its longest side.

Width269.24Height1,158.24Depth195.58mm(10.6 × 45.6 × 7.7 in)6Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0F2QBH8SBRead 15 October 2026Item Dimensions L x W x H 7.7 x 10.6 x 45.6 inches, converted exactly to mm as depth 195.58, width 269.24 and height 1158.24. The page does not say what the figures cover. They fit an upright stick. The same figures are on the Amazon listing for the 4052 FurFinder.

Width266.7Height1,117.6Depth250.2mm(10.5 × 44 × 9.9 in)4Retailer pagesylvane.com/products/bissell-powerclean-dual-brush-stick-vacuumRead 14 October 2026Spec table lists Height 44.0 in, Width 10.5 in and Depth 9.85 in. Converted exactly to mm. Newegg's listing gives the same 44 H x 10.5 W x 9.85 L inches. The page does not say what the figures cover. They fit an upright stick with a 9 inch cleaning path.

WeightiReady-to-use stick with battery, wand and main floor head, without a dock. For a handheld vacuum, the vacuum with battery.

3.31kg(7.3 lb)6Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0F2QBH8SBRead 15 October 2026Brand comparison chart on the page lists 7.3 lbs for the PowerClean column, which is 3.31 kg. The configuration is not stated. Item Weight in the details says 7.1 pounds (3.22 kg), and Vacuum Wars also says 7.1 pounds. The maker's chart figure is stored.7Measurementvacuumwars.com/bissell-powerclean-reviewRead 15 October 2026Review says it weighs 7.1 pounds. The maker's chart says 7.3 lbs and is stored.

3.63kg(8 lb)4Retailer pagesylvane.com/products/bissell-powerclean-dual-brush-stick-vacuumRead 14 October 2026Spec table lists Weight 8 lbs, which is 3.63 kg. The page says at 8 pounds with a 9-inch cleaning path. The configuration is not stated. Consumer Reports also says about 8 pounds.

Handheld weightiHandheld unit with battery, without wand or floor head.

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Dimensions in the dockiThe vacuum standing in its auto-empty dock, as makers publish it. When a maker lists one size and weight for a docked model and the weight is about twice the stick weight, both describe the stick in its dock. Treat the size and the weight the same way, never one without the other.

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Weight with dockiThe vacuum and its auto-empty dock together. When a maker lists one size and weight for a docked model and the weight is about twice the stick weight, both describe the stick in its dock. Treat the size and the weight the same way, never one without the other.

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Certifications

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Other certificationsiNamed certifications, verbatim, such as an allergy certification.

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In the box

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In the boxiItems supplied with this exact model, verbatim. When the boxes of the variants differ, leave the base out and list each box in its variant row.

Extension Wand, Motorized Foot, Upholstery Tool, Battery and Charger, Wall Mount8Reviewjustadadapproved.com/product/bissell-powerclean-4173-cordless-reviewRead 15 October 2026Review says you get the vacuum, the powered cleaning head, the wand, a crevice tool, an upholstery tool, a six-foot charging cable and a wall mounting bracket with screws. The crevice tool is built into the hand vacuum, so it is not listed apart. Bissell's guide names the parts.

Battery, Extension Wand, Motorized Floor Tool, FurFinder Tool, 2-in-1 Dusting Brush, Charger, Wall Mount4Retailer pagesylvane.com/products/bissell-powerclean-dual-brush-stick-vacuumRead 14 October 2026What's In The Box lists Battery, Extension Wand, Motorized Floor Tool, FurFinder Tool, 2-in-1 Dusting Brush, Charger and Wall Mount. The hand vacuum itself is the product.

Links

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Product page

www.bissell.com/en-us/product/powerclean-cordless-stick-vacuum-4173.html1Maker product pagebissell.com/en-us/product/powerclean-cordless-stick-vacuum-4173.htmlRead 15 October 2026Bissell's US product page for the 4173. It returned HTTP 403 to automated requests, so no value is taken from its text. Search results list it as PowerClean Cordless Stick Vacuum 4173.

www.bissell.com/en-us/product/powerclean-dualbrush-4196k-cordless-stick-vacuum-4196K.html1Maker product pagebissell.com/en-us/product/powerclean-dualbrush-4196k-cordless-stick-vacuum-4196K.htmlRead 14 October 2026Bissell's US product page for 4196K. It returned HTTP 403 to automated requests, so no value is taken from its text. Search results list it under the title PowerClean DualBrush 4196K Cordless Stick Vacuum.

Spec sheet

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Manual

bissellcdn.blob.core.windows.net/cdn-storage-container/Stick%20Vac/P3192%20PowerClean%C2%AE/User%20Guides/User%20Guide%20-%20PowerClean%20-%204172%204173%20Series%2C%20EN%20FR.pdf2Owner's manualbissellcdn.blob.core.windows.net/cdn-storage-container/Stick%20Vac/P3192%20PowerClean%C2%AE/User%20Guides/User%20Guide%20-%20PowerClean%20-%204172%204173%20Series%2C%20EN%20FR.pdfRead 15 October 2026Bissell's 4172, 4173 Series user guide, English and French, 11 pages, served from Bissell's support site (answer 8044). It carries BISSELL.ca page footers, so it is the Canadian edition. A separate US guide on ManualsLib covers the 4173, 4194 and 4342 series and says up to 2 hours to charge, which Bissell's support site and this guide do not.

www.sylvane.com/cdn/shop/files/owners-manual-bissell-powerclean-dual-brush-stick-vacuum.pdf2Owner's manualsylvane.com/cdn/shop/files/owners-manual-bissell-powerclean-dual-brush-stick-vacuum.pdfRead 14 October 2026Bissell user guide, 12 pages, part number 1646703 dated 03/25. The copy is hosted by the retailer Sylvane. The cover says Models 4196, 4196K.

EPREL registration numberiId in the EU energy label database. Each size or model of a series has its own id, so it is per variant.

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Warranty

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Manufacturer warranty (source market)iThe maker's warranty period for the exact SKU or configuration and market named in the source note. It applies only to that stated market, not every regional variant. Statutory consumer rights are excluded. The base term is stored. An extension that needs registration goes in the source note.

5years2Owner's manualbissellcdn.blob.core.windows.net/cdn-storage-container/Stick%20Vac/P3192%20PowerClean%C2%AE/User%20Guides/User%20Guide%20-%20PowerClean%20-%204172%204173%20Series%2C%20EN%20FR.pdfRead 15 October 2026Warranty page says Limited 5-year warranty. Canadian guide.

5years2Owner's manualsylvane.com/cdn/shop/files/owners-manual-bissell-powerclean-dual-brush-stick-vacuum.pdfRead 14 October 2026Warranty page says Limited 5-year warranty, may vary by state. US guide.4Retailer pagesylvane.com/products/bissell-powerclean-dual-brush-stick-vacuumRead 14 October 2026Page lists a 5-Year Limited Warranty, which agrees with the guide.

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