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BissellCordless vacuum
PowerClean DualBrush 4196K
Released April 2026.3Press 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 2026Bissell release dated 1 April 2026 from Grand Rapids, Mich. says the PowerClean DualBrush is now available for $359, rolling out at major retailers nationwide. Bissell Australia launch coverage followed on 27 April 2026. Last checked 14 October 2026.
- Suction
- Not available
- Run time
- 50min
- Bin
- 0.4L
- Weight
- 3.63kg
37 of 65 fields known.
At a glance
Charge time
Lower than 81% of other cordless vacuums. Lower is better.
General
- Series
- Not available
- Model numbers
- 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
- Not available
- Status
- 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.
- Predecessor
- Not available
- Successor
- Not available
- Launch price (EU)
- Not available
- Colours
- Not available
Suction and power
- Suction power (claimed)
- Not available
- Max suction pressure (claimed)
- Not available
- Rated power
- 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)
- Not available
- Automatic power adjustment
- 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 detection
- 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)
- Not available
Floor head and tools
- Floor heads included
- 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 light
- 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 wand
- Not available
- Stands on its own
- 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
- Dustbin capacity
- 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.
- Sealed filtration
- Not available
- Particle capture (claimed)
- Not available
- Smallest captured particle (claimed)
- Not available
- Washable filter
- 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
- Battery capacity
- Not available
- 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 included
- 14Retailer pagesylvane.com/products/bissell-powerclean-dual-brush-stick-vacuumRead 14 October 2026Box list names one Battery.
- Run time (claimed)
Power level Mode Tool Run time (min) Lowest Eco Non-motorized tool 50 Highest Turbo Not available 13 - Max run time (claimed)
- 50min
- Run time at highest power (claimed)
- 13min
Dock
- Auto-empty dock
- 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 container
- Not available
- Dock dust capacity
- Not available
- Days between dock emptying (claimed)
- Not available
Display and app
- Display
- 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-Fi
- Not available
- Companion app
- Not available
Measured
- Airflow at the wand (measured)
- Not available
- Sealed suction (measured)
- Not available
- Suction at the floor head (measured)
- 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)
- 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)
- 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.
Dimensions and weight
Front and side, drawn to scale.
- Dimensions
- 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.
- Handheld weight
- Not available
- Dimensions in the dock
- Not available
- Weight with dock
- Not available
Certifications
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- Other certifications
- Not available
In the box
- In the box
- 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
- Product page
- 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
- Not available
- Manual
- 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 number
- Not available
Warranty
- Manufacturer warranty (source market)
- 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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