DeWalt 20V MAX
Score: 70/100
Bissell CrossWave Edge
Score: 79/100Rankings
The Bissell CrossWave Edge 4111A is a corded wet/dry vacuum with ZeroGap edge technology, stronger suction and an antimicrobial filter for multi-surface cleaning. It lacks a carry handle and HEPA filtration, and the bagless design requires frequent tank emptying. Great for households wanting edge-to-edge cleaning on hard floors and low-pile rugs.
The DEWALT DCV517B is a 20V MAX cordless handheld wet/dry vacuum featuring HEPA filtration and dual cleanup modes, ideal for quick, portable clean-ups. Its limitations include a small 0.5-gallon tank and the need to purchase a compatible battery separately. Best suited for professionals already invested in the DEWALT 20V ecosystem who need a lightweight, high-filtration handheld vac.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
| ↓ lower better | 2.041 kgbest | 4.31 kg |
1.893 Lbest | 0.75 L | |
0.3 hpbest | — | |
20 V | 120 Vbest | |
3 yearsbest | 2 years | |
— | 7.62 mbest | |
0.762 mbest | — | |
4 countbest | 3 count |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Warranty & Support(1) | ||
Warranty Period (years) | 3 years | 2 years |
Power & Electrical(1) | ||
Voltage (V) | 20 V | 120 V |
Accessories(1) | ||
Number of Accessories Included (count) | 4 count | 3 count |
Build & Design(5) | ||
Weight (kg) | 2.041 kg | 4.31 kg |
Dustbin / Tank Capacity (L) | 1.893 L | 0.75 L |
Height (cm) | 44.93 cm | 110.7 cm |
Width (cm) | 16.20 cm | 29.0 cm |
Length (cm) | 21.44 cm | 26.7 cm |
Professional reviewers commend the DCV517B for its compact weight, HEPA filtration efficiency and versatile hose system, noting that it fits well into the DEWALT 20V ecosystem and comes with a solid three-year warranty. However, they caution that the half-gallon tank and lack of an included battery may limit its usefulness for longer or larger-scale jobs, and the unclear horsepower rating leaves suction performance ambiguous.
Everyday buyers generally praise the vacuum's cordless freedom, easy maintenance and lightweight feel, especially for quick clean-ups in tight spaces. The most common criticism from consumers revolves around the limited tank size and the extra cost of purchasing a compatible battery separately.
Professional reviewers, primarily a YouTube demo from HSN, emphasize the CrossWave Edge's 75 % boost in suction power, sleeker slimmer profile, and the ZeroGap™ edge-cleaning system. They commend the tangle-free brush for handling pet hair and note the self-cleaning cycle and antimicrobial filter as maintenance advantages.
Everyday users on Wayfair express overall satisfaction, highlighting the unit's ability to clean a variety of floor types in one pass and the usefulness of the included pet-specific cleaning solution. Praise centers on multi-surface performance and pet-hair handling, while the lack of reviews on other sites suggests limited exposure rather than widespread criticism.
