Bissell CleanView Swivel 2252
Score: 75/100
Shark ZU503 Teal
Score: 79/100Rankings
The Shark Navigator Lift-Away ZU503AMZ is a corded upright with strong suction, HEPA filtration and a self-cleaning brushroll, making it great for pet owners. Its main drawbacks are the heavy weight and relatively short 25-ft cord. Best suited for medium-sized homes where maneuverability and allergen control are priorities.
The Bissell 2252 CleanView Swivel Upright provides strong 800 W suction, two-axis swivel steering, and HEPA filtration, making it effective for pet hair in compact settings. However, its lightweight construction feels cheap, the cleaning path is narrow, and it lacks a brush-roll shutoff and cord rewind. Suited for pet owners needing agile, budget-friendly performance.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
800 W | 1,200 Wbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 113.03 cm | 95.9 cmbest |
| ↓ lower better | 5.67 kgbest | 6.8 kg |
8.23 mbest | 7.62 m | |
1 Lbest | — | |
| ↓ lower better | — | 80 dBbest |
— | 120 Vbest | |
3 | 5best |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Build & Design(2) | ||
Height (cm) | 113.03 cm | 95.9 cm |
Weight (kg) | 5.67 kg | 6.80 kg |
Power & Performance(2) | ||
Cord Length (m) | 8.23 m | 7.62 m |
Wattage (W) | 800 W | 1200 W |
Accessories(2) | ||
Accessories Count | 3 | 5 |
Tools Included | 6‑foot hose, Standard floor brush, Pet TurboEraser Tool | Upholstery tool, Pet crevice tool |
Products in the top-left offer the best value (high score, low price).
Professional reviewers consider the Bissell 2252 an impressive budget upright that exceeds expectations with perfect deep-clean scores, solid multi-cyclonic suction and ergonomic swivel steering. They appreciate its lightweight construction and pet-specific tools, but note shortcomings such as a cheap feel, propensity to tip, a narrow cleaning path, and missing features like a brush-roll shutoff and automatic cord rewind.
Everyday users consistently praise the vacuum's powerful suction, lightweight maneuverability and pet-hair performance, calling it a great value and easy to empty. Recurring complaints focus on its light, flimsy build that tips easily, the narrow cleaning path, lack of a hard-floor brush-roll shutoff, and the short cord without automatic rewind.
“great value and easy to empty”
“feeling too light and tipping easily”
“Great suction, maneuverability, easy emptying, and acceptable sound; sole complaint is needing a longer cord”
Professional reviewers note that the ZU503AMZ (via the similar ZU560) delivers respectable airflow of 66.3 CFM and scores well for portability thanks to its Lift-Away pod, but its suction power trails behind premium Shark uprights. The HEPA filtration and anti-allergen seal are praised for indoor air quality, while the corded design is seen as a limitation for quick, cordless-style clean-ups.
Everyday users appreciate the strong suction, easy maneuverability, and hassle-free dust cup emptying, while also noting the acceptable noise level. The most common complaint is the relatively short 25-ft cord, and some find the unit heavy for prolonged use.
