Shark CarpetXpert EX304 vs Bissell ProHeat 2X Revolution Pet Pro Plus
Shark CarpetXpert EX304 (#1, best overall) vs Bissell ProHeat 2X Revolution Pet Pro Plus (#3, best value): in our Carpet Cleaners & Extractors scoring the Shark CarpetXpert EX304 totals 9.2/10 and the Bissell ProHeat 2X Revolution Pet Pro Plus 8.7/10.
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Side by side
| Shark CarpetXpert EX304 | Bissell ProHeat 2X Revolution Pet Pro Plus | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $315 | $280 |
| Tank | 0.75 gal clean | 1 gal clean |
| Hose | 12-foot onboard | — |
| Feature | Oxi mixing | CleanShot pretreater |
| Heat | No HeatWave | HeatWave constant |
| Weight | Moderate | Heavy |
| Focus | — | Pet accidents |
How they differ in real use
Built from our carpet cleaners scoring, each product's published specifications, and verified owner feedback — not hands-on testing.
Both the Shark CarpetXpert EX304 and the Bissell ProHeat 2X Revolution Pet Pro Plus made our Top 5 Carpet Cleaners & Extractors, at #1 (best overall) and #3 (best value). Highest stain reduction scores in independent testing. Dual-solution Oxi mixing automatically blends undiluted Oxi for professional results. 12-foot onboard hose for convenient spot treating. CleanShot foot-activated pretreater sprays concentrated solution directly on spots. HeatWave technology maintains water temperature throughout cleaning.
We score carpet cleaners & extractors on Stain Removal (35%), Tank Capacity (25%), Features (20%), Ease of Use (10%) and Value (10%). On that basis the Shark CarpetXpert EX304 totals 9.2 out of 10 and the Bissell ProHeat 2X Revolution Pet Pro Plus 8.7. The widest gap is Stain Removal, where the Shark CarpetXpert EX304 scores 10 against 9 for the Bissell ProHeat 2X Revolution Pet Pro Plus — deep cleaning. Tank Capacity also separates them: 8 for the Bissell ProHeat 2X Revolution Pet Pro Plus versus 7 for the Shark CarpetXpert EX304.
On paper, the specifications that actually differ: Tank — 0.75 gal clean on the Shark CarpetXpert EX304 versus 1 gal clean on the Bissell ProHeat 2X Revolution Pet Pro Plus; Feature — Oxi mixing on the Shark CarpetXpert EX304 versus CleanShot pretreater on the Bissell ProHeat 2X Revolution Pet Pro Plus; Heat — No HeatWave on the Shark CarpetXpert EX304 versus HeatWave constant on the Bissell ProHeat 2X Revolution Pet Pro Plus; Weight — Moderate on the Shark CarpetXpert EX304 versus Heavy on the Bissell ProHeat 2X Revolution Pet Pro Plus.
Pricing as of January 27, 2026: $315 for the Shark CarpetXpert EX304 and $280 for the Bissell ProHeat 2X Revolution Pet Pro Plus, a $35 difference in the Bissell ProHeat 2X Revolution Pet Pro Plus's favor. Owners praise the Shark CarpetXpert EX304 for highest stain scores and dual-solution Oxi mixing; the most common complaint is 0.75 gal tank smaller. Owners praise the Bissell ProHeat 2X Revolution Pet Pro Plus for cleanShot pretreater and heatWave technology; the most common complaint is heavier unit.
Shark CarpetXpert EX304
- Highest stain scores
- Dual-solution Oxi mixing
- 12-foot onboard hose
- Professional results
- 0.75 gal tank smaller
- Shark ecosystem
- Manual operation
Bissell ProHeat 2X Revolution Pet Pro Plus
- CleanShot pretreater
- HeatWave technology
- 1 gal tank
- Pet-focused formula
- Heavier unit
- Manual pretreating
- Bissell solution recommended
Which should you buy?
The Shark CarpetXpert EX304 is the better fit for maximum stain removal and spot cleaning ease — it is the higher-scoring pick here, chiefly for Stain Removal and Features. The Bissell ProHeat 2X Revolution Pet Pro Plus is the better fit for pet accident cleanup and maintained heat cleaning, and the stronger choice if Tank Capacity matters more to you than the overall score. If the $35 saving matters more than Stain Removal, the Bissell ProHeat 2X Revolution Pet Pro Plus is the better value. The Shark CarpetXpert EX304 is a poor fit for largest whole-home jobs; the Bissell ProHeat 2X Revolution Pet Pro Plus is a poor fit for lightweight preference.
Choose the Shark CarpetXpert EX304 if
- Maximum stain removal
- Spot cleaning ease
- Value seekers
Skip it if
- Largest whole-home jobs
- Automatic operation preference
Choose the Bissell ProHeat 2X Revolution Pet Pro Plus if
- Pet accident cleanup
- Maintained heat cleaning
- Larger tank needs
Skip it if
- Lightweight preference
- Non-pet homes
Common questions
Is the Shark CarpetXpert EX304 better than the Bissell ProHeat 2X Revolution Pet Pro Plus?
In our Carpet Cleaners & Extractors ranking the Shark CarpetXpert EX304 scores higher overall, 9.2 to 8.7, with the biggest advantage in Stain Removal. The Bissell ProHeat 2X Revolution Pet Pro Plus is stronger on Tank Capacity, so it is the better pick if that matters most to you.
How much more does the Shark CarpetXpert EX304 cost than the Bissell ProHeat 2X Revolution Pet Pro Plus?
$35 more as of January 27, 2026: $315 for the Shark CarpetXpert EX304 against $280 for the Bissell ProHeat 2X Revolution Pet Pro Plus. Prices move, so the merchant page shows the current figure. What the extra buys is mostly Stain Removal — 10 versus 9 in our scoring.
What is the main difference between the Shark CarpetXpert EX304 and the Bissell ProHeat 2X Revolution Pet Pro Plus?
The headline spec difference is Tank: 0.75 gal clean on the Shark CarpetXpert EX304 versus 1 gal clean on the Bissell ProHeat 2X Revolution Pet Pro Plus. In use, the gap that matters most is Stain Removal (10 vs 9 in our scoring): deep cleaning.