BISSELL SpotBot vs. SpotBot Pet [33N8A vs. 2117A vs. 2114 vs. 2117]

Updated: 30th September 2022

BISSELL SpotBot vs. SpotBot Pet – this is an honest and in-depth analysis of the most advanced and fully automatic portable carpet cleaner available on the market right now.

Here we compare BISSELL SpotBot (2117) and the SpotBot Pet (2117A and 33N8A). You may ask – what about model 2114?

The BISSELL SpotBot Pet 2114 listed on the BISSELL website is actually similar to the 2117A model that’s being sold on Amazon.

Therefore, we can say that this comparison post is about 2117 vs. 2114/2117A vs. 33N8A, all variants of BISSELL SpotBot.

Read on to know more in detail.

Note – Here we’ve linked to SpotBot Pet (2117A) and SpotBot Pet (33N8A), the two best-selling SpotBots on the market right now.

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Features Comparison: A Side-by-Side Analysis

Specifications	BISSELL SpotBot (2117)	BISSELL SpotBot Pet (2114/2117A)	BISSELL SpotBot Pet (33N8A)
Dimensions (L x W x H)	19 x 11 x 15 inches	17 x 9 x 13.50 inches	17 x 9 x 12.50 inches
Weight	12.55 lbs	12.50 lbs	12.50 lbs
Power source	Corded	Corded	Corded
Power rating	3 amps	3 amps	3 amps
Cord length	15 feet	15 feet	16 feet
Hose length	5 feet	5 feet	5 feet
Tank capacity	30.6 oz for clean tank 29.2 oz for dirty tank	30.6 oz for clean tank 29.2 oz for dirty tank	32 oz for clean tank 26 oz for dirty tank
Cleaning technology	Quick Clean & Deep Clean	Quick Clean & Deep Clean HydroRinse Self-cleaning tool	Surface Stain & Set-in Stain DeepReach Technology
Heating technology	No	No	No
Drying technology	No	No	No
Tools	3-inch tough stain tool	3-inch tough stain tool	3-inch tough stain tool
Surface type	Carpet, upholstery, auto, stairs, rugs	Carpet, upholstery, auto, stairs, rugs	Carpet, upholstery, auto, stairs, rugs
Stains type	All fresh and set-in stains like pet messes & hair, food & beverages, grease, makeup, dirt, grime, mud, mold/fungus	All fresh and set-in stains like pet messes & hair, food & beverages, grease, makeup, dirt, grime, mud, mold/fungus	All fresh and set-in stains like pet messes & hair, food & beverages, grease, makeup, dirt, grime, mud, mold/fungus
Cleaning formula	BISSELL DeepClean + Antibacterial formula	BISSELL PRO OXY Spot & Stain formula	BISSELL Pet Stain & Odor + Pet Oxy Boost formula
Warranty	2 years	2 years	2 years
Price	Check on Amazon	Check on Amazon	Check on Amazon

Detailed Comparison: What’s the difference between BISSELL 33N8A, 2117A/2114, and 2117?

Pros & Cons

BISSELL SpotBot (2117)	BISSELL SpotBot Pet (2114/2117A)	BISSELL SpotBot Pet (33N8A)
Pros – The latest version in the series – Decent suction – Fully automatic functioning – Compact & lightweight – Tank fitted with Easy Fill Cap	Pros – Best-selling version in the series – Decent suction – Fully automatic functioning – Compact & lightweight – Comes with a HydroRinse tool	Pros – DeepReach technology for injecting solution deep into fibers – Decent suction – Fully automatic functioning – Compact & lightweight
Cons – Low tank capacities – Hard to clean & maintain	Cons – Low tank capacities – No Easy Fill Cap here	Cons – Low tank capacities – Old version
Buy on Amazon	Buy on Amazon	Buy on Amazon

Performance

Powered by a 3 amps (~360 Watts) motor, all BISSELL SpotBots perform efficiently, removing fresh and old stains comfortably. There’re two ways to use this machine – a hands-free mechanism for automated cleaning and a manual mechanism for spraying, scrubbing, and cleaning.

The hands-free cleaning works best for spot stains on carpets and rugs. You can choose Quick Clean mode for surface/fresh stains or Deep Clean mode for old/set-in stains. The former runs for about 3 minutes while the latter takes about 6 minutes.

Note that hands-free cleaning is suitable for stains that fit within the circumference of the spiral brushes (the casing is around 8-inches in diameter). Otherwise, the rotating brushes will spread the stain, resulting in the formation of a circle on your carpet.

Therefore, it’s advised to use the 3-inch tough stain tool in the Hose/Tool mode to remove large spots from your carpets and rugs. Moreover, if the stain is on the couch, stairs, or inside a car, use this third mode for manual cleaning of stains.

SpotBot works fine but it leaves the surface damp because the motor doesn’t deliver enough suction for deep cleaning. Therefore, it may take up to 24 hours for your carpets, couches, and rugs to dry completely.

SpotBot (2117) comes with a DeepClean + Antibacterial formula. Hence it’s more suited for tough stains. SpotBot Pet (2114/2117A) comes with the BISSELL PRO OXY Spot & Stain formula, suitable for all types of stains, including pet stains.

SpotBot (33N8A) comes with a Pet Stain & Odor + Pet Oxy Boost formula, exclusively suited for pet stains of all types. Moreover, rubber bristles present in this version inject solution deep into carpet and rug fibers, dismantling set-in stains like a pro. BISSELL calls it DeepReach technology.

My Verdict: BISSELL SpotBot Pet (2114/2117A) wins for its overall performance.

Ease of Use

All BISSELL SpotBots come fully assembled, just like most portable carpet cleaning machines (and some full-sized carpet cleaners, too). It means you don’t have to invest time and energy in figuring out how to assemble the SpotBot.

BISSELL SpotBots are perfect picks for the elderly or specially-abled or a person with a tight schedule as they don’t require you to move the machine manually back and forth for cleaning. Further, the 15-feet cord (16 feet in SpotBot (33N8A) and the 5-feet hose render sufficient range for movement.

SpotBots handle operations with a well-engineered hands-free mode. Just set the scrubbing head over the stained part of your carpet and watch it humbly spraying, scrubbing, and then sucking automatically. You can conveniently choose between its two different settings according to the type of cleaning – Quick Clean and Deep Clean (Surface Stain and Set-in Stain in 33N8A, respectively).

For using the first two modes, all you need is to fill the tank and set the machine to work with you sitting back on your couch with your favorite book in your hand watching the job getting done silently. However, the third and final mode (Hose/Tool)works manually and gives you a pristine clean carpet to the envy of your neighbors.

Talking about the tank capacity, it’s comparatively less than what you get in other portable carpet cleaners, 30.6 ounces for the clean water tank (32 ounces in 33N8A) and 29.2 ounces for the dirty water tank (26 ounces in 33N8A). If you are using SpotBot Pet frequently, then you may have to fill the tank often. But if it’s occasional spot cleaning, you don’t need to worry much.

With SpotBot (2114), it’s easy to fill the solution using Easy Fill Cap attached to the clean water tank. In SpotBot Pet (2114/2117A) and SpotBot Pet (33N8A), you won’t find the Easy Fill Cap. However, it’s not much of a problem as such.

My Verdict: It’s a tie between SpotBot (2117) and SpotBot Pet (2114/2117A).

Ease of Maintenance

SpotBots are low-maintenance portable carpet cleaning units. Within a few minutes, you can clean the machine after using it for spot stain removals. Emptying the dirty water tank is child’s play, except that you won’t prefer playing with the residual solution as a child does!

The HydroRinse Self-Cleaning tool in SpotBot Pet (2114/2117A) helps you remove the filth accumulated inside the hose. To clean the spiral brush set, take warm water and dip the casing in it. You can also mix detergent in the water.  

BISSELL offers a 2-year warranty on all appliances which is standard for portable carpet cleaners. Since BISSELL’s service is reliable, rest assured that you’ll have a seamless experience.

My Verdict: SpotBot Pet (2114/2117A) wins for its HydroRinse Self-cleaning tool.

Portability

BISSELL SpotBot (2117) weighs around 12.55 lbs and SpotBot Pet (2114/2117A and 33N8A) weighs only 12.50 lbs, and with filled tanks, they weigh about 15 lbs and can be commuted around with not much effort involved. The handle at the top of the machines offers a firm grip so that you can carry them easily.

SpotBot (2117) is bulkier and broader than the other two. SpotBot Pet (2114/2117A) falls in the middle range whereas 33N8A is the sleekest.

Although SpotBots are compact and lightweight machines, they occupy some room in your store due to their wider footprint. However, it shouldn’t be a problem for most buyers because finding space to store a portable carpet cleaning machine isn’t that hard.

My Verdict: 33N8A wins for its sleekest design and lightweight body.

Versatility

BISSELL SpotBot (2114) specially caters to deep spot cleaning requirements. It means you can use this unit for removing rigid, set-in stains.

Primarily crafted to remove pet stains like poop, urine, and vomit, BISSELL SpotBot Pet (2114/2117A) carpet cleaner will not disappoint you if you use it to remove spot stains caused due to oil, food or beverage spills, makeup blunders, or any other spoiling agent.

For just pet stain removal, SpotBot Pet (33N8A) is the best candidate. However, you should choose 2114/2117A over 33N8A as the former is the latest version in the SpotBot series.

Although these can remove some of the deeply embedded stains, it’s advised to use a full-sized carpet cleaner or a portable carpet cleaner with a better suction capability.

Lastly, SpotBots are suitable for use in homes, offices, shops, and cars. They tackle spot stains found on carpets, rugs, stairs, pet beds, and auto interiors.

However, you must know that the hands-free mode works only on flat surfaces over which the machine can sit comfortably. And since SpotBot is a compact machine, it rests easily on adequately-spaced surfaces. In other cases, use the 3-inch tough stain tool to spray, scrub, and suck the filth.

My Verdict: SpotBot Pet (2114/2117A) wins with a slight margin.

Customer Reviews

Several pet owners take to the review section of the buying sites voicing the ease and convenience BISSELL SpotBot portable carpet cleaners offer to tackle tough pet stains in the hands-free cleaning mode.

The presence of both hands-free and manual cleaning mechanisms enhances SpotBot’s and SpotBot Pet’s abilities to eradicate stains completely. So if the hands-free mode doesn’t fully eliminate a stain, customers can switch to manual mode for better hands-on cleaning.

However, a few consumers complained about its low water tank capacity which has to be refilled at least thrice during a long, single cleaning session. However, if you once get the solution ready, it shouldn’t be trouble.

Another issue highlighted by customers is that it leaves the surface wet, indicating average suction in hands-free modes. So you must know that it will take hours for your carpets and rugs to dry completely, especially with 33N8A as it injects solution deep into fibers. To quicken up the drying process, you can use the 3-inch tough stain tool to extract soaked water out of the surfaces.

Which one is the best: BISSELL SpotBot Pet 33N8A, 2117A/2114, or 2117?

	BISSELL SpotBot (2117)	SpotBot Pet (2114/2117A)	SpotBot Pet (33N8A)
Performance	2	1	2
Ease of Use	Tie	Tie	Tie
Ease of Maintenance	2	1	2
Portability	2	2	1
Versatility	2	1	2
Customer Reviews	2	1	2
Price	$$ Check on Amazon	$$ Check on Amazon	$$ Check on Amazon

Which one will you buy: BISSELL SpotBot Pet 33N8A, 2117A/2114, or 2117?

Go for BISSELL SpotBot (2114) if you need an automatic portable carpet cleaner that can clean spots like a pro. Keep in mind it’s more suitable for deep stain removals and not pet stains.

BISSELL SpotBot Pet (2114/2117A) is a unique combination of convenience and performance packed in a portable unit. It’s the latest – and the best-selling – in the series and comes with a HydroRinse Self-cleaning tool. If this is what you seek, you should definitely buy this spot carpet cleaner.

You can also purchase BISSELL SpotBot Pet (33N8A). It works like a charm. But there’s no point buying the old version when you have the option of buying the latest one.

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