Bissell Featherweight Stick Vacuum
Verdict
The Bissell Featherweight Stick Vacuum is extremely light and relatively quiet, but it fares poorly in most head-to-head performance tests and has weak filtration. It might work as a very cheap, ultra-light backup or dorm vacuum for tiny spaces, yet for most homes there are better low-cost options with stronger cleaning and safer dust containment.
Pros
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Assembly and Setup ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 5.0Owners find the Featherweight very simple to assemble, with just a few parts that snap together quickly and detach easily when switching between stick and handheld modes.
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Crevice / Groove Pickup (Hard Floors) ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 5.0Like the Dirt Devil, it can clear debris from test crevices in a single pass on hard floors, which is unusual for such a cheap vacuum.
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Noise level ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 2 reviews 4.5
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Weight ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 4 reviews 4.4At roughly 3–5 lb it is among the lightest stick vacuums in its class, making it easy to carry up and down stairs and minimizing arm fatigue during quick cleanups.
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Suitability for small spaces ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 2 reviews 4.0Reviewers say the slim body and detachable handheld make it useful for cars and tight gaps beside furniture, though the fixed head and poor under-bed reach limit how well it handles very low, cramped spaces.
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Hair‑Wrap / Tangle Resistance ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 4.0
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Suction & Airflow ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 4 reviews 3.9
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Hard Floor — Fine Dust Pickup ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 3 reviews 3.8On hard floors it can pick up most everyday debris and even heavy sand better than many expect at this price, though some tests still find it leaves more residue and misses spots versus stronger vacuums.
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Convertible handheld design ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 4 reviews 3.5The wand and floorhead detach to form a compact handheld that works well for cars, under furniture, and tight corners, though in tougher stress tests the handheld can clog on large messes and may need multiple passes.
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Ease of use ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 2 reviews 3.5Featherweight body keeps it comfortable to push, with simple dust-cup removal, yet the fixed head and tendency to clog on big handheld messes make it feel fussier than some rival sticks in everyday use.
Cons
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Carpet — Low-Pile Pickup ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 3 reviews 3.2It can refresh low-pile carpet by removing surface debris, lint, and some pet hair in high-traffic areas, but it lags behind stronger models like the Eureka and, without a brush roll, still struggles to pull deeply embedded dirt from the fibers.
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Cord length ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 3 reviews 3.2Has a shorter cord than many full-size vacuums, so you may need to unplug and change outlets more frequently in larger rooms, though some owners find the length perfectly adequate for small spaces and quick jobs.
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Accessories & Tools ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 4 reviews 3.1
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Overall opinion ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 4 reviews 3.1Opinions are still mixed, but several head-to-head tests now describe it as a weak choice for whole-home cleaning that often loses badly to stronger budget vacuums, while a minority of owners continue to like it as an ultra-cheap, lightweight tool for quick touch-ups.
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Price & Value ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 5 reviews 3.1
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Hair Pickup — Carpets ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 3.0Picks up some pet hair from the top of carpet fibers, yet tends to leave more strands behind than the Eureka in side-by-side tests.
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Maneuverability & Handling ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 3 reviews 2.3
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Comparative performance ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 2 reviews 2.3In direct head to head trials it consistently loses against higher end uprights and even some cheaper stick vacuums, winning only the noise test while falling behind badly in cleaning power and ergonomics.
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Hard Floor — Large Debris Intake ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 2 reviews 2.0The narrow floorhead opening struggles with larger crumbs and debris, often forcing you to lift the vacuum to let big pieces into the nozzle.
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Under-Furniture Pickup ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 2.0Because the fixed head cannot lie flat and tends to lift as you push it forward, the Featherweight struggles to reach far under beds and other low furniture.
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Filtration / Dust Containment ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 1.0Filtration is very weak, with visible smoke and fine dust escaping during HEPA style tests, making it a poor choice for users concerned about indoor air quality.
