Advance SC100
#5 in Under 17 inFull review
A light corded micro scrubber that replaces the mop in restrooms and small kitchens, backed by a five-year parts warranty.
Amazon $2,006.41$2,006.41
The Advance SC100 is the better floor scrubber overall, rated 2.9 to 2.4. The Advance SC100 leads on warranty and value. The Kärcher BR 30/4 C wins on noise. The Advance SC100 costs $933.59 less ($2,006.41 vs $2,940).
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Kärcher BR 30/4 C
#10 in Under 17 inFull review
A small corded roller-brush scrubber for restrooms, kitchens and tight retail floors. It costs a lot per inch of path, but its tanks come off for sink filling.
Amazon $2,940$2,940
Which should you buy?
- Choose the Advance SC100 for warranty (5-year parts warranty vs 3-year parts warranty) and value ($164.46 per inch of path ($2,006.41, 12.2 in) vs $249.15 per inch of path ($2,940, 11.8 in)).
- Choose the Kärcher BR 30/4 C for noise (70.5 dB(A) vs 72 dB(A)).
Scores side by side
Each factor is scored 0-100 against the same fixed reference points for every under 17 in floor scrubber; a clear win is highlighted. How we rank explains each one.
| Factor weight | Advance SC100 | Kärcher BR 30/4 C |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 2.9/5 | 2.4/5 |
| Value 30% | 47 $164.46 per inch of path ($2,006.41, 12.2 in) | 25 $249.15 per inch of path ($2,940, 11.8 in) |
| Cleaning path 20% | 9 12.2 in cleaning path | 6 11.8 in cleaning path |
| Recovery tank 15% | 0 1 gal recovery tank | 0 1 gal recovery tank |
| Runtime 15% | 50 corded, 33 ft cord, scored as the middle | 50 corded, scored as the middle |
| Noise 5% | 20 72 dB(A) | 30 70.5 dB(A) |
| Warranty 15% | 100 5-year parts warranty | 50 3-year parts warranty |
Specifications
| Advance SC100 | Kärcher BR 30/4 C | |
|---|---|---|
| Cleaning | ||
| Cleaning path | 12.2 in | 11.8 in |
| Squeegee width | 12.6 in | 11.8 in |
| Brush type | Cylindrical roller | Cylindrical roller |
| Brush speed | 2,100 rpm | 1,450 rpm |
| Brush pressure | - | 16.8 lb |
| Maker productivity claim (not scored) | 2,434 sq ft/h | 2,153 sq ft/h |
| Tanks | ||
| Solution tank | 0.8 gal | 1 gal |
| Recovery tank | 1 gal | 1 gal |
| Power | ||
| Power | Corded | Corded |
| Voltage | - | 120 V |
| Cord length | 33 ft | - |
| Build | ||
| Noise | 72 dB(A) | 70.5 dB(A) |
| Weight | 26.5 lb | 24 lb |
| Parts warranty | 5 years | 3 years |
| Labor warranty | 2 years | 2 years |