DeWalt 20V MAX
Score: 70/100
Bissell Crosswave Pet Pro
Score: 71/100Rankings
The Bissell CrossWave Pet Pro 2306A combines vacuuming and mopping in one corded unit, featuring a tangle-free brush and dual-tank system for pet hair on hard floors. Its small dirty-water tank fills quickly and the cord limits reach. Perfect for pet owners seeking quick hard-floor cleaning.
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 | 4.99 kg |
1.893 Lbest | 0.828 L | |
0.3 hpbest | — | |
20 Vbest | — | |
3 yearsbest | 3 yearsbest | |
— | 7.62 mbest | |
0.762 mbest | — | |
4 countbest | 4 countbest |
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| Attribute | | |
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Build & Design(5) | ||
Weight (kg) | 2.041 kg | 4.99 kg |
Dustbin / Tank Capacity (L) | 1.893 L | 0.828 L |
Height (cm) | 44.93 cm | 116.8 cm |
Width (cm) | 16.20 cm | 30.5 cm |
Length (cm) | 21.44 cm | 26.7 cm |
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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, especially Vacuum Wars, consider the CrossWave Pet Pro a versatile "electric mop" that excels at handling large wet spills and routine hard-floor cleaning. They commend its dual-mode operation, pet-focused brush and formula, and wide swivel head, while noting that very thick messes may need extra passes and that rug cleaning remains surface-level.
Everyday users love the time-saving vacuum-wash combo, the effortless removal of pet hair, and the fresh scent left by the included Febreze-infused formula. Recurring frustrations center on the small dirty-water tank that requires frequent emptying, the limited cord length, occasional brush tangles, and residue left by especially thick or sticky spills.
