Which is better for carpet?

The PowerForce Bagged 1739. It has a 13-inch path, five height settings and a bagged system that holds suction as the bag fills. The Compact lists wood, laminate and tile as its surfaces and has one height setting.

Which is easier to carry and store?

The Compact. It weighs 7.5 lbs against 11.32 lbs, and its compact body is built for minimal storage space. The Bagged model stands 41.25 inches tall.

Is the Compact worth the extra over the Bagged model?

It is the cheaper of the two at $46.89 at eBay as of November 5, 2026, and no price was given for the Bagged model here. For hard floors and small spaces, the Compact is the value pick.

Do I have to buy bags for the Bagged 1739?

Yes. It uses premium filtration bags, including Febreze bags, and you throw each one away when full. The Compact uses a 1 L bagless cup and a washable filter instead.

Which reaches further without moving the plug?

The Bagged 1739. Its cord is 23 feet and its hose is 7 feet, against 18 feet and 4.5 feet on the Compact. That helps on stairs and in long hallways.

Neither maker publishes a lifespan, so judge by wear parts. The Bagged model has no cup seals to clean but needs a steady supply of bags; the Compact needs its washable filter rinsed and its cup emptied.

BISSELL PowerForce Bagged Upright Vacuum 1739 vs BISSELL PowerForce Compact Upright Vacuum

The PowerForce Compact is the better pick for most people: it costs $46.89 at eBay as of November 5, 2026, weighs 7.5 lbs, and stores in a closet. The PowerForce Bagged 1739 is the one to buy if you have wall-to-wall carpet, want a 13-inch cleaning path, and prefer throwing away a sealed bag to emptying a cup. The Compact's low price and 26,629 ratings make it the safer default; the Bagged model is a specialty carpet machine.

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