Bissell Featherweight XRT

Pros

• Build quality & durability ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 5.0
  Early impressions highlight solid construction that feels sturdy for the price, giving buyers confidence in the build and even leading some to recommend it based on build quality alone, though long-term durability is still unproven.
• Hard Floor — Large Debris Intake ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 5.0
  Excels with large crumbs and bulky debris on hard floors, easily picking up items like cereal without needing the brush roll engaged.
• Weight ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 5.0
  Extremely lightweight design that is easy to lift and push, staying comfortable even for users with limited strength or joint pain.
• Ease of use ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 2 reviews 4.8
  Straightforward controls, cordless operation, and an extremely lightweight, arthritis-friendly build make it easy to grab for quick everyday messes without much effort.
• Overall opinion ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 2 reviews 4.8
  Well liked as the strongest-performing Featherweight cordless, recommended for people who want extra runtime and suction in a compact, easy-to-store stick vacuum, with solid build quality that inspires confidence in the brand.
• Convertible handheld design ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 2 reviews 4.5
  Main unit converts to a pop-out handheld that accepts simple tools for quick above-floor tasks, and the eject button releases the handheld easily for fast changes.
• Battery & Charging ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 4.5
  Larger 14.4-volt battery delivers around 25 minutes of runtime and is favored for people who want more cordless cleaning time and power than the standard Featherweight cordless offers.
• Hard Floor — Fine Dust Pickup ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 4.5
  Clears fine and mixed debris from hard floors and test surfaces effectively, leaving little residue even when tackling real-world household dust and dirt.
• Maneuverability & Handling ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 4.5
  Swivel steering and a compact floorhead make it easy to move back and forth and side to side, giving it clearly better maneuverability than the basic corded Featherweight in tight spaces.
• Suction & Airflow ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 4.5
  Offers the strongest suction of the Featherweight cordless models, with enough airflow to pick up a wide variety of debris and feel more powerful than the standard cordless version, though still not a match for big uprights.
• Controls & UI ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 2 reviews 4.3
  Adds dedicated buttons for power and mode selection, including high and low suction settings, plus an easy eject button and simple charging indicator, giving users more control and feedback than the simpler two in one Featherweight cordless.
• Accessories & Tools ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 2 reviews 4.0
  Ships with a few simple clip-in tools like a crevice nozzle and dusting brush that snap easily into the main body and can be paired together for most everyday above-floor cleaning, though the tool set is still basic.
• Assembly and Setup ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 4.0
  Assembly is straightforward, with parts aligning and snapping together quickly so the vacuum is ready to use with minimal effort.
• Price & Value ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 4.0
  Seen as a worthwhile step up for shoppers who value longer runtime and extra suction modes, though its value depends on whether those upgrades justify the higher price over the standard Featherweight cordless.
• Storage footprint & upright-stand stability ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 4.0
  Can stand upright on its own when the handle is raised, so it parks neatly in a corner or closet without needing a wall mount or docking base.