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Miele S163 vs S194 what’s the difference?

The Miele S163 has been discontinued, the S194 is the current Miele stick vacuum on the market. Here are some difference between them:

Miele S194 vs S163
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Optional Motorized Attachment:
The Miele S194 has a socket for motorized floor tool whereas the S163 does not have this socket.

Wand:
The wand of Miele S163 is non-telescopic while the wand type of S194 is telesopic that allows it to fit your height.

Color:
Miele S163 is Black while the S194 is Red.

Operating Radius:
Miele S163 has a 26 ft operating radius while the S194 has a 28 ft cleaning radius that provides longer reach.

Floor Tool:
Miele S163 comes with the SBD 245 Combination Rug / Smooth Floor Tool for cleaning smooth flooring and low pile rugs/carpeting
while the S194 comes with the new SBD 470-3 FiberTeQ Combo Floor Tool.

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Bissell 82H1 vs 21K3 what’s the difference?

The difference between Bissell 82H1 and 21K3 are:
Bissell Cleanview Helix 21K3 Bagless Upright VacuumBissell 21K3 vs 82H1BISSELL 82H1 Cleanview Helix Upright Vacuum Cleaner
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Air Flow Indicator:
The Bissell 21K3 features Air Flow Indicator that monitors air flow to let you know if a clog occurs whereas the 82H1 does not have the air flow indicator.

Warranty:
The Bissell 21K3 carries a 3-year limited warranty while the 82H1 has 1 year limited warranty.

The similarities:
* Both of these 2 Bisell upright vacuums do NOT feature brush ON/OFF control, the brush keeps spinning.
* Comes with 27 feet cord, without auto cord reel.
* Weighs 16 pounds.
* Features HEPA Media Filter to help remove tiny particles.
* They are bagless.
* Has 5 height settings for cleaning different types of floors.
* Features Dual Edge Cleaning for cleaning places like baseboards.

Please reply below if you know more difference between these 2 BISSELL Cleanview upright bagless vacuum cleaners.

Black & Decker PHV1810 vs Eureka 71B which is better for your needs?

Eureka 71B vs PHV1810
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Corded or Cordless:
The Black & Decker PHV1810 is a cordless hand vacuum which is powered by Nickel Cadmium battery while the Eureka 71B is a corded hand vacuum that you have to use it with the cord plugged in.
If you want to do the cleaning job without worrying the battery life, or do not like to charge the hand vacuum before using, then you should choose the Eureka 71B.
If you hate the cord and need a more portable one, then the Black & Decker PHV1810 better suits your needs.

Brush Roll:
The Black & Decker PHV1810 has suction only and no brush roll, while the Eureka 71B has one motor for brush roll that can be turned on/off and one motor for suction.
Thus, if you need a hand vacuum for carpeted stairs, upholstery, sofa. etc. the Eureka 71B is a better choice.

Accessories:
If you need a hand vacuum with hose, then you should choose Eureka 71B.
The Black & Decker PHV1810 comes with on-board brush and crevice tool while the Eureka 71B includes a stretch hose and on-board crevice tool.

Price:
When we wrote this post on 2013-05-10, the retail price of Black & Decker PHV1810 is about $10-$15 more expensive than the Eureka 71B.

Warranty:
The Black & Decker PHV1810 carries a 2 Year Limited Warranty while the Eureka 71B has only one year warranty.

Suction Power:
Corded vacuum is more powerful than battery powered vacuum.

Do you know more difference between Black & Decker PHV1810 and Eureka 71B, please share.

Eureka Similar Vacuum Cleaner Models Comparison

  • Eureka 41A vs 71B what’s the difference?

Eureka 71B vs 41A
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Both of these 2 Eureka hand vacuum cleaners are corded and bagless, they have motorized brush roll that can be turned on/off, hose, and crevice tool.
The Eureka 71B Easy Clean Handheld Vacuum was designed for quick pickups on multiple surfaces while the Eureka 41A RapidClean Step Handheld Vacuum was designed specifically with stairs in mind.

Below is some difference between Eureka 41A and 71B:

Power:
Eureka 71B: 5.5 amps
Eureka 41A: 6 amps

Cord Length: 41A has a longer power cable.
Eureka 71B has a 20 ft cord whereas the cable length of Eureka 41A is 25 ft.

Weight: 71B is a bit lighter.
The Eureka 71B weighs 4.8 lbs while Eureka 41A weighs 6 lbs.

Bare Floor Brush:
The Eureka 41A comes with bare floor brush that can flips down for cleaning bare, hard surfaces such as non-carpeted stairs, whereas the 71B does not comes with bare floor brush.

Wheels:
The Eureka 41A includes easy roll wheels to protect your hard surfaces while the 71B doesn’t have wheels.

Color:
Eureka 71B: Black/Sunflower Yellow ( more yellow )
Eureka 41A: Black/Sunflower Yellow ( more black )

Price: Eureka 41A is more expensive.

  • Eureka 71B vs 71C vs 72A what’s the difference?

According to Eureka customer service, the difference between Eureka EasyClean 71B,71C and Deluxe 72A is the color and tools. The 71B is yellow,71C is blue,72A is red. All of them come with a stretch hose and crevice tool, the 72A also comes with an additional dusting brush attachment whereas the 71A and 71C do not include.

  • Eureka FloorRover NEU560 vs NEU562A what’s the difference?

The difference between Eureka FloorRover NEU560 and NEU562A is where sold,color,and the tools included. The NEU560 sold at Walmart.com,it’s gold,comes with a Pet Turbo Brush,Flexible Telescopic Crevice Tool,and 2-in-1 Upholstrey Tool. Whereas the NEU562A sold at Amazon.com,it’s blue,comes with a 2-in-1 Upholstery Tool,Soft Dusting Brush,Pet Turbo Brush, fixed 16″ Crevice Tool.

  • Eureka PowerPlush NEC120 vs NEC122A what’s the difference?

The difference between Eureka NEC120 and NEC122A is as follows. The Eureka NEC120 sold at Walmart.com, comes with a crevice tool. The Eureka NEC122A sold at Amazon.com,comes with a crevice tool and 2-in-1 upholstery tool.

Black & Decker PHV1810 vs PHV1210 what’s the difference?

PHV1210 vs PHV1810
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These two Black & Decker hand vacuum cleaners have no wall mount and only one suction setting.

Voltage:
PHV1810 is 18 volt while the PHV1210 is 12 volt.

Price:
PHV1810 is about $10 to $25 more expensive than the PHV1210 on 2013-05-09.

And they are in different colors.

Do you know more difference between PHV1810 and PHV1210? If yes, please share.