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Bissell Revolution HydroSteam 4120 vs Hoover PowerDash Pet+ Compact FH50704

Which is the better buy? Side-by-side on rating, price, strengths, and watch-outs — with the published ratings we averaged to get there.

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The short answer

Bissell Revolution HydroSteam 4120 comes out ahead by a clear margin (4.2 vs 3.8). The gap is mostly about Users wanting steam cleaning for tough stains — read the strengths below before deciding.

Higher ratedRanked #2 in Best Carpet Cleaners

Bissell Revolution HydroSteam 4120

4.2

3 sourcesall derived$309.99as of Aug 1

Bissell's Revolution HydroSteam adds a steam pretreat stage to a conventional upright carpet cleaner, and that is what it is for: sticky, set-in stains that soap and hot water alone leave behind. Vacuum Wars scored its stain removal 89.2 against a field average of 83.5. The trade is extraction - carpets come up wetter than average, the tanks need refilling often, and coverage is only about 105 square feet per clean tank. Buy it for stain removal, not for fast whole-house cleaning.

Strengths

— Well above average performer in upright stain test, especially cleaning syrup stains
— Uses steam in addition to soap and water, which helps loosen dried-on stains
— Good build quality and easy to use and maintain

Watch-outs

— Leaves carpet wetter after cleaning than most competitors
— Requires frequent refilling of clean water tank and emptying of dirty water tank

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Ranked #6 in Best Carpet Cleaners

Hoover PowerDash Pet+ Compact FH50704

3.8

3 sources2 derived$79.88as of Aug 1

The Hoover PowerDash Pet+ Compact FH50704 is a small, cheap carpet cleaner that does one job well and several jobs not at all. Suction at the nozzle is good for the money and the tanks are larger than the price suggests, so it covers more ground per fill than most machines near it. Against that: a 7.5-inch cleaning path, weak results in upright stain testing, and no hose or attachments for stairs and furniture. Buyers who want a light, low-maintenance machine for routine carpet upkeep are the fit; anyone who needs to lift set-in stains, or to clean anything that is not a floor, is not.

Strengths

— Very good suction at the nozzle for the price
— Able to cover a larger area than similarly priced models before you need to refill its clean tank or empty its dirty water tank
— Easier to clean and maintain than most similarly priced models

Watch-outs

— Has a very narrow cleaning path
— Didn't perform well in upright stain test

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How they stack up

Bissell Revolution HydroSteam 4120

The Bissell Revolution HydroSteam 4120 outperforms the Bissell TurboClean Pet XL 3746 in stain cleaning, particularly with syrup stains, thanks to its steam technology. However, it leaves carpets wetter and requires more frequent tank refills compared to the Shark CarpetXpert EX151, which has better suction but worse stain performance.

Hoover PowerDash Pet+ Compact FH50704

The Hoover PowerDash Pet+ Compact FH50704 stands out for its lightweight design and ease of maintenance compared to the Bissell ProHeat 2x Revolution Pet Pro Plus 3588F and Bissell Big Green Pet Pro 3288, but it performs poorly in stain tests, especially upright stains, unlike the Bissell Revolution HydroSteam 4120 which uses steam for better results.

Specs side-by-side

Spec	Bissell Revolution HydroSteam 4120	Hoover PowerDash Pet+ Compact FH50704
Weight	20 lbs	—
Cord Length	20 ft	—
Hose Length	7 ft	—
Tank Capacity	1 Gallon	78 oz clean water, 52 oz dirty water
Cleaning Path Width	10 in	7.5 in
Suction	2.5	1.93 kPa at nozzle
Coverage	105 Sq. Ft. Per Clean Tank	130 sq ft per clean tank
Material	Plastic	—
Dimensions	—	15.25"D x 10.12"W x 43.5"H

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