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BISSELL Featherweight Stick
BISSELL Adapt Ion Pet/XRT
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Vacuum Type
Upright/Handheld
Bagless
Yes
Wet Compatible
No
Cordless
No
Anti-Allergy Filter (HEPA)
No
Vacuum Type
Upright/Handheld
Bagless
Yes
Cordless
Yes
Anti-Allergy Filter (HEPA)
No
Our Verdict
BISSELL Featherweight Stick
BISSELL Adapt Ion Pet/XRT
The BISSELL Adapt Ion Pet/XRT and the BISSELL Featherweight Stick are upright/handheld vacuums with different advantages. The Featherweight performs better on bare floors, has a bigger dirt compartment, is easier to maintain, and feels lighter in your hand. Conversely, the better-built Adapt Ion Pet is substantially more maneuverable and versatile thanks to its cordless design and included selection of brushes and cleaning heads.
Variants
- Featherweight Stick (Black)
- Featherweight Stick (Blue)
- Adapt Ion XRT (Green)
- Adapt Ion Pet (Teal)
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Featherweight Stick
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Green
Adapt Ion XRT
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Blue
Featherweight Stick
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Teal
Adapt Ion Pet
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Main Differences for
House
House
Threshold
House
6.9
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Debris Pickup
Hard Floor Pickup
6.5
Hard Floor Pickup video
Hard Floor Pickup Post Test
High-Pile Carpet Pickup
4.0
High-Pile Carpet Pickup Video
High-Pile Carpet Pickup Post Test
Low-Pile Carpet Pickup
3.0
Low-Pile Carpet Pickup Video
Low-Pile Carpet Pickup Post Test
Pet Hair Pickup
2.0
Pet Hair Pickup Video
Pet Hair Pickup Post Test
Pet Hair Furniture Performance
6.0
Sofa Pickup Video
Sofa Pickup Post Test
Cracks
6.0
Cracks Video
Wood Cracks Post Test
Design
Build Quality
6.0
6.5
Build Quality Picture
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Vacuum Type
Upright/Handheld
Upright/Handheld
In The Box
In The Box Picture
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Brushroll
No
Yes
Brushroll On/Off
No
Yes
Removable Brushroll
No
Yes
Turbo Brush
No
No
Crevice Tool
Yes
Yes
Upholstery Tool
No
Yes
Soft Bristle Brush
No
No
Hard Bristle Brush
No
No
Extension Wand
No
No
Ceiling Fan Tool
No
No
Pet Grooming Tool
No
No
Storing
8.0
6.6
Storing Picture
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Height
44.09" (112.0 cm)
25.98" (66.0 cm)
Width
9.45" (24.0 cm)
11.02" (28.0 cm)
Depth
5.12" (13.0 cm)
11.42" (29.0 cm)
Cord Storing
Manual
Not Needed
On-Board Tool Storage
No
No
Vacuum Rack/Station
No
No
Dirt Compartment Size
6.9
5.6
Dirt Compartment Picture
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Bagless
Yes
Yes
Volume
0.12 gal (0.45 L)
0.05 gal (0.18 L)
Full Indicator
No
Yes
Bag Included
No Bag Needed
No Bag Needed
Runtime
10
Minimum Runtime
N/A
Maximum Runtime
N/A
Battery
0.0
5.8
Minimum Battery Life
N/A
17 min
Maximum Battery Life
N/A
19 min
Recharge Time
N/A
475 min
Recharge Dock
No
No
Battery Life Indicator
No
Yes
Swappable Battery
No
User-Serviceable Battery
No
No
User Maintenance
7.5
6.5
Maintenance Picture
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Brushroll Cleaning Video
Recurring Cost
10
10
Recurring Cost Picture
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Bag Part Number
No bag
No bag
Filter Part Number
1611500/1611508
1616323/1617684/1616322
HEPA Filter Part Number
No HEPA Filter
No HEPA Filter
Quality Of Life Features
Picture Of Controls
Rotating Head
No
Yes
Power Adjustment
No
No
Self-Propelled
No
No
Anti-Allergy Filter (HEPA)
No
No
Headlights
No
No
Easy On/Off
No
Yes
Head Surface Type Adjustment
None
No
Blower Mode
No
Range
3.9
10
Cordless
No
Yes
Cord Length
15.09 ft (4.6 m)
N/A
Hose Length
N/A
N/A
Portability
9.3
8.7
Total Weight
3.00 lbs (1.36 kg)
5.78 lbs (2.62 kg)
Weight In Hand
0.97 lbs (0.44 kg)
1.50 lbs (0.68 kg)
Carrying handle
Yes
Yes
Tools And Brushes
Tools And Brush Picture
Brushroll
No
Yes
Brushroll On/Off
No
Yes
Removable Brushroll
No
Yes
Turbo Brush
No
No
Crevice Tool
Yes
Yes
Upholstery Tool
No
Yes
Soft Bristle Brush
No
No
Hard Bristle Brush
No
No
Extension Wand
No
No
Ceiling Fan Tool
No
No
Pet Grooming Tool
No
No
Alternative Configuration
Alternative Configuration Photo 1
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Mobility
Portability
9.3
8.7
Total Weight
3.00 lbs (1.36 kg)
5.78 lbs (2.62 kg)
Weight In Hand
0.97 lbs (0.44 kg)
1.50 lbs (0.68 kg)
Carrying Handle
Yes
Yes
Maneuverability
6.5
8.5
Maneuverability Video
Alternative Configuration
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Range
3.9
10
Cordless
No
Yes
Cord Length
15.09 ft (4.6 m)
N/A
Hose Length
N/A
N/A
Minimum Wand Length
1.48 ft (0.45 m)
Maximum Wand Length
3.35 ft (1.02 m)
Total Range
18.44 ft (5.62 m)
Air Quality
Particle Filtration
2.1
Operation Video
Particle Filtration
Preview Graph
Average PM10 Concentration
445.8 μg/m³
Average PM2.5 Concentration
330.8 μg/m³
Anti-Allergy Filter (HEPA)
No
No
Air Quality During Emptying
6.5
Emptying Video
Performance
Suction
4.1
Suction Video
Maximum Hose Suction
5.6 inH₂O (1.40 kPa)
Maximum Head Suction
1.4 inH₂O (0.35 kPa)
Normal Head Suction
1.4 inH₂O (0.35 kPa)
Setting Used For Normal
Default
Hose Diameter
N/A
Airflow
3.3
Maximum Airflow Video
Maximum Hose Airflow
17.3 CFM (0.5 m³/min)
Noise
8.3
Noise Video
Bare Floor
73.6 dBA
Low-Pile Carpet
72.0 dBA
Bare Floor (Hardwood, Laminate, Tiles)
4.7
Bare Floor Graph
Pet Hair at 0 gal (0L)
100%
Large Debris at 0 gal (0L)
11%
Large Debris at 0.07 gal (0.25L)
N/A
Large Debris at 0.2 gal (0.75L)
N/A
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)
83%
Small Debris at 0.07 gal (0.25L)
N/A
Small Debris at 0.2 gal (0.75L)
N/A
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
Setting Used
Brush Roll "ON"
Low-Pile Carpet
7.2
Low Carpet Graph
Pet Hair at 0 gal (0L)
100%
Large Debris at 0 gal (0L)
88%
Large Debris at 0.07 gal (0.25L)
N/A
Large Debris at 0.2 gal (0.75L)
N/A
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)
30%
Small Debris at 0.07 gal (0.25L)
N/A
Small Debris at 0.2 gal (0.75L)
N/A
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
Setting Used
Brush Roll "ON"
High-Pile Carpet
6.0
High Carpet Graph
Pet Hair at 0 gal (0L)
100%
Large Debris at 0 gal (0L)
32%
Large Debris at 0.07 gal (0.25L)
N/A
Large Debris at 0.2 gal (0.75L)
N/A
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)
16%
Small Debris at 0.07 gal (0.25L)
N/A
Small Debris at 0.2 gal (0.75L)
N/A
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
Setting Used
Brush Roll "ON"
Maneuverability
6.5
8.5
Maneuverability Video
Under The Couch
Good
Under Low Table
Good
On Furniture
Excellent
Rug With Tassel
Ok
Electric Cord
Good
Mopping Capabilities
Stains
1.0
Stain Video
Stain Pickup Post Test
Water
0.0
Water Video
Water Pickup Post Test
Wet Compatible
No
Automation
Automation (Robot Vacuum)
0.0
Remote Controller
No
Automatic Bag Emptying
No
Automatic Recharging
No
Schedule Programming
No
Boundary Markers
No
Random Pathing
No
Smart Pathing
No
Smart App
No
App Name
No App
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Featherweight Stick
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Adapt Ion XRT
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Blue
Featherweight Stick
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Teal
Adapt Ion Pet
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Lime
Featherweight Stick
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Purple
Featherweight Stick
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