Bissell 1161 vs Dyson Big Ball Multi Floor

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Bissell 1161
vs
Dyson Big Ball Multi Floor

We would like to share our experience after comparing and testing two canister vacuums – Bissell 1161 vs Dyson Big Ball Multi Floor. Based on our rating, 1161 has the overall rating of 7 out of 10 versus 7.8 for Big Ball Multi Floor. Both vacuums have cyclonic cleaning system. These canister vacuums are bagless.

Advantages Bissell 1161 over Dyson Big Ball Multi Floor

  • Lower noise level, 62 dB vs 78 dB
  • You can control the amount of suction power via suction power control
  • 1161 has clean filter indicator

Advantages Dyson Big Ball Multi Floor over Bissell 1161

  • Dyson Big Ball Multi Floor works better on hardwood floors
  • HEPA filter to prevent allergens and dust
  • Washable filter

Common features and specifications

  • Suited for hard floors
  • Upholstery vacuum cleaning

Dimensions

A noticeable difference between two models is the size, which is 25.4 x 33 x 20.3/10.7 x 13.2 x 8.7 (H x W x D) cm/inches for the 1161 and 30.7 x 39.9 x 34.8/12.1 x 15.7 x 13.7 (H x W x D) cm/inches for the Big Ball Multi Floor. The weight of the 1161 is 4.1/9.1 kg/lbs, and for the Big Ball Multi Floor it is 8/17.64 kg/lbs.

Canister vacuum cleaners comparison chart

Overall
Bissell 1161
7
Dyson Big Ball Multi Floor
7.8
7
7
8
10
6
7
6
6
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Common

Product

Bissell 1161
Dyson Big Ball Multi Floor

Model

1161
Big Ball Multi Floor

Brand

Bissell
Dyson

Reviews

1544
894

Spesifications

Model number

1161
MultiFloor

Noise level, dB

62
78

Cleaning path width, cm/inches

27.9/11
34/13.4

Carry handle

Features

Cleaning method

dry
dry

Full bag indicator

Suction power control

Telescopic wand

Automatic cord rewind

Surfaces

Carpet

Hard floor

Stairs

Upholstery

Hardwood

Filtration

HEPA

Washable filter

Cleaning system

cyclonic
cyclonic

Clean filter indicator

Dirt collection

Bag type

bagless
bagless

Dirt cup capacity, liters

1
1.8

Brushes

Crevice tool

Dusting brush

Upholstery tool

Other brushes

multi-surface floor brush
multi-surface floor brush, stair tool

Power

Motor power, Amps

7

Power source

corded
corded

Power cord length, m/feet

4.9/16
6.4/21

User manual

Manual

Dimensions

Dimensions (H x W x D), cm/inches

25.4 x 33 x 20.3/10.7 x 13.2 x 8.7
30.7 x 39.9 x 34.8/12.1 x 15.7 x 13.7

Weight, kg/lbs

4.1/9.1
8/17.64
Bissell 1161
Dyson Big Ball Multi Floor
Bissell 1161
Dyson Big Ball Multi Floor

Canister vacuum cleaners CompareVacuumcleaner comparison rating

  • better
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  • 7
  • 7.8
  • 7Bissell 1161
  • 7.8Dyson Big Ball Multi Floor

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