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Bissell PowerClean 4173 vs Dyson V8 Cyclone
Product A: Bissell
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Product B: Dyson
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35 of 57 fields differ
- 15 different values
- 20 known for one only
- 9 the same
- 13 missing for both
Biggest differences
Each bar uses the scale of all 66 cordless vacuums.
- Run timeA: 40minB: 60minDyson is 20 min higher.
- Charge timeLower is betterA: 180minB: 240minBissell is 60 min lower.
Size, drawn to scale
Front and side.
- ABissell: 269.2 × 1,158.2 mm
- BDyson: 250 × 1,160 mm
Weight
0 to 2,000 g
Handle weight (measured)
A1,880g
B1,628g
Weight
A3.31kg
B2.6kg
All 65 fields
Every value links to where we found it.


General
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Series
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Model numbers
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.
626415-01, 626406-01, 494706-011Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0GT28CSYMRead 14 October 2026Amazon US lists model number 626415-01 and UPC 885609045122 for the V8 Cyclone. This is the US model.2Retailer pagejbhifi.com.au/products/dyson-v8-cycloneRead 14 October 2026JB Hi-Fi Australia lists model 626406-01 for the Dyson V8 Cyclone.6Retailer pagecoolblue.nl/en/product/968614/dyson-v8-cyclone.htmlRead 14 October 2026Manufacturer code 494706-01 on Coolblue Netherlands.
GTIN / EAN
Announced
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Predecessor
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Successor
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Launch price (US)
$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.
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Launch price (EU)
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Markets
Colours
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Form factor
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.
Wet cleaning head
Suction and power
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Suction power (claimed)
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150AW1Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0GT28CSYMRead 14 October 2026Comparison table says 150 Air Watts. Footnote says suction power tested to ASTM F558, in Boost mode at the inlet.2Retailer pagejbhifi.com.au/products/dyson-v8-cycloneRead 14 October 2026Page says 150 Air Watts. Footnote says tested to IEC 62885-4:2023 sections 5.11 and 5.12, in Boost mode at the inlet, in SGS Laboratory USA in 2025.3Press articletechradar.com/home/vacuums/dyson-just-released-the-vacuum-we-actually-wanted-an-upgraded-v8-that-costs-basically-the-same-as-the-originalRead 14 October 2026Article says a maximum of 150 air watts against 115 air watts on the original V8.
Max suction pressure (claimed)
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Rated power
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Motor speed (claimed)
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Power modes
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.
Eco, Medium, Max1Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0GT28CSYMRead 14 October 2026Listing names Eco, Medium and MAX modes.2Retailer pagejbhifi.com.au/products/dyson-v8-cycloneRead 14 October 20264Reviewtechradar.com/home/vacuums/dyson-v8-cyclone-reviewRead 14 October 2026Review calls the modes Low, Med and Max. The maker listings call them Eco, Medium and Max.5Measurementvacuumwars.com/dyson-v8-cyclone-reviewRead 14 October 2026Review names Eco, Medium and Max modes.
Automatic power adjustment
No3Press articletechradar.com/home/vacuums/dyson-just-released-the-vacuum-we-actually-wanted-an-upgraded-v8-that-costs-basically-the-same-as-the-originalRead 14 October 2026Article says there is no Auto mode that ramps suction by floor type or dirt detected.4Reviewtechradar.com/home/vacuums/dyson-v8-cyclone-reviewRead 14 October 2026
Dirt detection
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Noise level (claimed)
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Floor head and tools
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Floor heads included
Floor head light
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.
None4Reviewtechradar.com/home/vacuums/dyson-v8-cyclone-reviewRead 14 October 2026Review says there is no laser light or particle sensor on the Motorbar floorhead.5Measurementvacuumwars.com/dyson-v8-cyclone-reviewRead 14 October 2026Review says the Motorbar head has no LEDs and no floor illumination laser.
Bending wand
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Stands on its own
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.
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Bin and filtration
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Dustbin 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.
0.54L1Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0GT28CSYMRead 14 October 2026Comparison table lists bin capacity 0.14 gallons, which is 0.53 L. TechRadar states 0.54 L and Vacuum Wars measured 530 ml.4Reviewtechradar.com/home/vacuums/dyson-v8-cyclone-reviewRead 14 October 2026Spec box says bin size 0.54 L.5Measurementvacuumwars.com/dyson-v8-cyclone-reviewRead 14 October 2026Vacuum Wars measured a 530 ml dustbin.
Filter
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.
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Sealed filtration
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Particle capture (claimed)
Smallest captured particle (claimed)
Washable filter
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.
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Battery and run time
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Battery voltage
Battery capacity
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Removable battery
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.
Yes1Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0GT28CSYMRead 14 October 20262Retailer pagejbhifi.com.au/products/dyson-v8-cycloneRead 14 October 2026Page says to change out the click-in battery and that a swappable battery is sold separately.3Press articletechradar.com/home/vacuums/dyson-just-released-the-vacuum-we-actually-wanted-an-upgraded-v8-that-costs-basically-the-same-as-the-originalRead 14 October 20265Measurementvacuumwars.com/dyson-v8-cyclone-reviewRead 14 October 2026
Batteries included
Run time (claimed)
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.
BDyson V8 Cyclone
| Power level | Mode | Tool | Run time (min) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest | Eco | Non-motorized tool | 60 |
Source1Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0GT28CSYMRead 14 October 2026Listing says up to 60 minutes. Footnote says it applies in Eco mode in handheld configuration and varies by power mode, floor type and attachments. A handheld configuration without a motorized head is stored as a non-motorized tool.2Retailer pagejbhifi.com.au/products/dyson-v8-cycloneRead 14 October 2026
Max run time (claimed)
40min
60min
Run time at highest power (claimed)
12min
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Full charge time (claimed)
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.
Dock
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Auto-empty dock
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.
Dock dust container
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Dock dust capacity
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Days between dock emptying (claimed)
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Display and app
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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.
Wi-Fi
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Companion app
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Measured
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Airflow at the wand (measured)
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Sealed suction (measured)
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Suction at the floor head (measured)
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Embedded sand pickup on carpet (measured)
Run time at highest power (measured)
Noise at highest power (measured)
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Handle weight (measured)
Dimensions and weight
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Dimensions
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.
Width250Height1,160mm(9.8 × 45.7 in)1Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0GT28CSYMRead 14 October 2026Listing gives 9.8 in width and 45.7 in height, which is 249 mm and 1161 mm. Stored as 250 mm and 1160 mm like TechRadar and Coolblue. Depth is left out. This listing says 8.3 in (211 mm) and Coolblue says 23.3 cm.4Reviewtechradar.com/home/vacuums/dyson-v8-cyclone-reviewRead 14 October 2026Spec box says 116 x 21 x 25 cm with the label order H x W x L. Height 116 cm and the 25 cm floor head width are stored. The 21 cm depth conflicts with Coolblue at 23.3 cm, so depth is left out.6Retailer pagecoolblue.nl/en/product/968614/dyson-v8-cyclone.htmlRead 14 October 2026Table gives width 25 cm, depth 23.3 cm and height 116 cm.
Weight
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.
2.6kg(5.7 lb)1Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0GT28CSYMRead 14 October 2026Listing states 5.7 pounds, which is 2.6 kg. TechRadar states 2.6 kg with wand and main floorhead.4Reviewtechradar.com/home/vacuums/dyson-v8-cyclone-reviewRead 14 October 2026Spec box says 5.7 lb or 2.6 kg with wand and main floorhead. Stated weight is 2.7 kg.
Handheld weight
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Dimensions in the dock
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Weight with dock
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Certifications
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Other certifications
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In the box
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In the box
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.
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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.
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.
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EPREL registration number
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Warranty
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Manufacturer warranty (source market)
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