Shark Vertex Powered Lift Away Upright Vacuum Review - Vacuum Wars
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00:00 Shark Vertex Powered Lift Away
00:19 What's New
00:40 Lift Away
00:54 Filtration
01:12 Construction
01:33 Power
02:28 Debris Pickup
03:20 Hairwrap
04:30 Cons
05:28 Recap
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The weird thing about being an adult is the things that make you excited. Kids get excited about candy, dress up, bubbles, etc.; adults get excited about kitchen gadgets and cleaning supplies. I ordered this vacuum a few days ago and I CANNOT WAIT for it to arrive!
Lol, I'm like 13 and I'm not even wanting anything but the Shark Vertex And the Dyson V11 Outsize so yea I'm older now...
I actually got excited getting a vacuum for Christmas at age three. I got a tan, Eureka upright model 630.
@@mattjones7621 Lol I got vacuums since I was 3 aa well
@@_jacobruse I’m also 13 and I finally got shark vertex
@@deltaa350xwb5 Kewl 👌
I got a Dyson- I-
Your reviews are a template for how reviews should be done. Not just vacuum reviews - ANY review. Clear information, good pacing, good footage, no filler. Exceedingly well done, sir.
I appreciate that! Thank you!
@@VacuumWars I only wanted to know how the attachments attach to the hose. He didn't go over that.
@@crand20033 It’s very simple and they can just pop into the handle end or the longer wand/pole end. They don’t snap into place but I haven’t had any issues with the attachments coming off unintentionally. The connections are a cylinder shape.
@@lovejoy_23 I did have issues with the attachments coming unintentionally.
And NO annoying intro or background music
I just bought this thing, and OMG!, this thing is POWERFUL! That self-propelled thing isn't a joke, and on the backpull, you can really feel it. Good luck with small throw rugs you might have in the kitchen or bathroom- this thing eats them alive, regardless of setting. Next time, I am going to use the smaller brush head for those. A 30'-foot cord is really nice, reducing the number of times I had to relocate the plug. The removable cannister with wand and brush were also kickass on the stairs, though even then the suction is unbelievable. I didn't find the noise level bad at all and the filters did their jobs. I really liked being able to switch between the different methods of operation without missing a beat.
Just. Insane.
Wanted to thank you for your time to make these vids! Ive seen a lot of your content as of recent since I’m in the market for vacuum and with all the slightly variated Shark models I’m going to settle on this one thanks to your review!
Your expertise and enthusiasm are what prompted me to go and buy one. I’ve had my budget bissell for the past 11 years that I took great care of, but recently decided I needed to upgrade. Vacuumed my entire house with that, then the next night vacuumed all over it again with this new shark, and it picked up 2-3x as much. Impressive!
Glad you are happy with it!
Do you have pets and tile floor did you like it
@@FernandoTorrera I don't have pet, just 2 kids under 3 which is better/worse in many ways. I do have Tile. This vacuum suction/flow is overkill for tile (unless you have super deep grout lines, then maybe you still need this), but it works really well on tile due to the brush head design. I can pick up moist rice and vegetable bits with it without any clogging issues. If all you have is tile, you might be better off with a battery powered vacuum for the convenience, but definitely get this if you have carpet and you want it to be truly clean.
Just received mine and it is a game changer, washing the floors after vacuuming leaves the swiffer pads practically spotless, this thing is crazy!
I was trying to decide on a new vacuum. I was trying to decide between the Vertex and the Apex. After watching your video I decided on the Vertex and now I'm weirdly excited about the arrival of my new vacuum. Being an adult is so weird....
I just bought mine too. Although I've been hearing the Navigator is better? So do I take it back and get the navigation by Shark?
Thanks for all the videos I just got the vertex and have found dirt I didn't know I had . Your the man👍
Great to hear! I hope you enjoy it!
Wow, such a thorough and scientific vacuum review. I’m impressed!
I just bought my 1st Shark vacuum cleaner about a week ago. I didn't go fancy with the dual brush bc I have thick carpets & I already own a cordless with soft brush for my hard floors. I bought the NV560 with the anti hair wrap brush for $179 at my local Walmart & I couldn't be happier. Really glad I decided on it. Although it didn't come with a powered brush roll the upolstery tool works good. But I will be buying the anti hair wrap pet brush for my model. I cannot say enough about the anti hair brush roll. It works excellent especially when any vacuum with a regular brush roll I can clean it then vacuum & it looks like I need to do it again! So happy that I don't have to worry too much about that. There are some human hairs on it now in 2 spots but not much & mind you I have really long hair & I've also vacuumed 3 times with it! I like the lift away feature it makes it easier to clean with the wand & any attachments. It took me awhile to decide on which shark I wanted but bc I decided that the most important feature for me was the anti hair wrap brush it was a no brainier! Now the dust bin size I don't care for but it's ok bc it's easier to clean than my old vacuum was. So I'm really happy with my purchase. I love your channel BTW! It really helps when someone is trying to decide. My only helpful tips for you would be to include a clip of the sound of the vacuums. I know the mic won't exactly portray what it sounds like if someone's using it themselves but it could help in someone's decision making for a new vacuum. Just a thought. Keep up the awesome reviews!
Your methodical testing is much appreciated, always great work!
Thank you!
I bought the Apex based on your reviews and have been unbelievably pleased with it's performance! This review of the Vertex is leaving me trying to find a need for 2 vacuums in my house 😅.
Great to hear! Thank you!
I have 2, LOL one upstairs and one downstairs all sharks
Got the vac a week ago it’s insanely good at everything
Bought the vertex after watching and we love it. It beats my 6yr old dyson canister in everyway. Inmy opinion, it would be perfect if it had self winding cord and a place to hold 1 or 2 attachments. Its frustrating to have to run back to my closet to get a wand attachment for example instead of it being attached to the vacuum like you can on a dyson
Only 2 ways to make this vacuum better:
A) Have a high and low suction power option: This thing is so extremely powerful with suction, it CANNOT be used on smaller light weight rugs.
B) Better cord management (perhaps wrapping around the long wand in the back).
You must take the entire cord off to do anything other than standard upright modes. And it is very annoying to have to bend over to remove and wrap the cord.
It would be GREAT to be able to carry the unit up and down stairs in 2 pieces but you can't do that because you'll trip over the hanging cord.
Awesome review. I never knew how much I didn't know about vacuums! Can't wait to purchase the Shark!
Would love to see this Shark vs Dyson 11 🤔
Thank you so much for this review. I bought one after I seen your video.
I found it on clearance for $130.
It was new right out of the box. Someone had bought it returned it unused. I was super excited to see this pretty rose gold version!
Thank you so much!
Great to hear! Enjoy!
I like how detailed your tests are.
Thanks!
I finally purchased this vacuum yesterday with the lifetime warranty. I am even more excited after watching your review. I have 3 boys, half hardwood, half carpet, carpet stairs.... I'm a busy cleaner lol
That's great! Hope you enjoy it!
Thank you, I’m glad I stumbled across your page. I’ve been looking for two weeks on diff shark vacuums. I now know which to buy and it’s the vertex.
Glad it was helpful!
It's ironic you uploaded this because I just decided to get my first Shark and it arrived today, it's an anti hair wrap lift away model with duo clean and it's pretty good so far!
My wife's hair has murdered two Bissell vacuumes. I went out and bought the Vertex yesterday and it did exactly what it said it would. I am very happy with this purchase. Thank you for your video! It helped out so much.
Great to hear! thanks!
My roommates have this vacuum, and it's pretty good. It really lifts the carpet nap up, and no hair gets tangled, which is awesome. If only it was at least dual cyclonic.
Received my vertex this morning and vacuumed the whole house. This machine is impressive! Well worth the $$$.
We have a 2-year old Hoover Windtunnel Total Home Pet vacuum, which I thought did good job for our 2 dog, 1 cat household. Ran that vacuum a couple days ago. Today, after just one room, I had to empty the Vertex canister! I was dumbfounded how much hair and particularly "dust" this beast pulled out of the carpet. The sponge filter is already a brownish color and there is some color appearing on the filter under that. I will get a couple extra so we aren't waiting for the washed ones to dry. I do note that the Vertex canister is quite a bit smaller than the Hoover. It is very easy to get lodged hair out from either the bottom or the top though. I was particularly impressed with its ability to suck up right to the baseboards. We have very short pile dark brown carpets upstairs and they show EVERYTHING. No need to get the crevice tool out to get the 1/4" of stuff left around the edges. The power head also seems to be just the right height to fit under most of our furniture and clean the visible surfaces underneath, where the Hoover always left a visible line where it stopped.
Our abundance of shed hair is typically about 2- 3 inches long. The only area that had collected hair after the whole house cleaning, which is actually really difficult to remove, is around the sides of the two little felt rollers/wheels just behind the Duoclean roller.
I never valued the idea of a light or swivel steering, but having used this Vertex, both are really useful - surprising. The amazing suction from the Vertex means that the edges of rugs do get pulled up as you pull back near the edge. Also, the quite noticeable forward "pull" of the power head takes a little getting used to. And you really are better off leaving the canister on to get that extra weight when vacuuming a carpet. I do notice that the rollers have a slight delay before they start building up speed on carpet.
I was worried about the included self-cleaning pet tool as it was not the motorized one. The same type of tool on the Hoover bogs down and can only be used to apply light strokes. The Shark tool slows down from no load speed on carpet but I found it impossible to stop it rotating. The suction is very powerful indeed. The lift away feature is great for stairs. At least a couple times, I've had a bleeding head would from a vacuum that has tipped on me while doing stairs! The wand hose though is a little short for lift away motion.
One last comment - the tool caddies on either side aren't much use. I found the tools fall off, especially when removing the canister assembly for operating in lift-away mode.
Hoping the vacuum lasts (and the VIP 5 year warranty works if not!). It seems to be a fairly sturdy design for all plastic parts, but regular use can be hard on vacuums.
FYI All
I was confused by all the Shark Vertex marketing materials showing just fins on the roller, when mine is fins AND brushes.
Here is the explanation from Shark...
"the AZ2002 Powerfins roller has both Brushes and fins for better cleaning performance.
The AZ1002 is actually the one which has a roller with just fins."
Luv this! Looking forward to buying one....thanks!
Awesome stuff. Hoping there might at some point be noise ratings/measurements in the future.
It's insane how loud vacuums can be. Even expensive ones.
This one is super loud!
They have a cordless version of the vertex!!!! Can you please review that????
Ditto! Please do!
Yesss
Seems like a lot of people are waiting for that review aka ME! Lol
I’m debating if I should get a Dyson or the vertex cordless, but with ALL THE BAD REVIEWS I HAVE READ IN REGARDS TO THE BATTERY GIVING UP ON THE DYSONS IM SCARED TO SPEND THAT MUCH MONEY ON A VACCUM THATLL ONLY LAST LESS THAN A YEAR
Arlet Martinez
Okay, so I’ve been through SO many vacuums... I love Shark but I REALLY love Dyson. I’ve noticed a trend with Shark... they move on from models really fast... they’re always switching things up.... which in my opinion makes me worry about how long they’ll carry parts. Also, every shark I’ve had loses suction fast. Even with washing filters it seems like they’re never as good as day one.
Now, my Dyson Animal Ball 2 and my Dyson Animal V8 have never lost suction, and I know I can rely on Dyson customer service. I bought my mom a V7 Motorhead and her battery did in fact die. Dyson sent one for free, no questions asked. I can’t speak for sharks service level as I’ve never had to escalate an issue but I can vouch for Dyson. They really are a great company.
Arlet Martinez LOL
I hope the cordless industry (esp. cheap chinese cordless) copy/improve this concept unlike the the "gun" style of the Dyson. It's just heavy on the arm with just good enough battery capacity
Great review! We have a heavy mat and we do have carpets and hardwood floors that accumulates a lot of dirt and pet hair. You say it's not as good on carpets. Do you still think it would do a good job on carpeted stairs and the heavy mat? Or is there a vacuum you recommend as good as Shark that excels on carpets and floors?
I have a shark Navigator which I am pretty happy with but I wanted a second vacuum for to not have go up and down stairs so I bought this one and OMG this vacuum is the pure definition of POWER ! I had many in my lifetime but this one blows them all away by a million miles !
That's great!
Thank you. This was wonderful! I watched your video at Lowes to help me figure out which one to buy.
Glad it was helpful!
thank you ---I'm a Dyson customer but I just purchased after viewing their commercial this wkend and I love the steamer that comes with the purchase -my decision was the steamer, VIP 5 Year Warranty and the result of hard floors and hair.
What’s your verdict? I have 2 other Sharks but really want this one. However the price is high. What’s your honest opinion?
@@DBR00 the price may be high but it’s worth it
We purchased this vacuum and have been very impressed by it. Thank you for your video.
Great to hear!
@@VacuumWars Actually it turns out we purchased the newer APEX with the front blue roller. lol. Still love it and appreciate your video.
Seeing how this is $425, I'd love to know how this stacks up vs commercial vacuums like the Hoover Commercial CH54013, which is less expensive.
GREAT videos! THANK YOU!!
I'd love to know how easy/difficult it is to take that beater bar out. My long hair wraps around beater bars - even this one will collect SOME. Can't seem to find this information...
I have the apex for my business carpet cleaning and love it. My question is though how do you clean the inlet tube, brush and things behind the brush? I love how the apex top shield and roller comes off
We just ordered one can’t wait 😊
Thanks for your videos with honest reviews! What can you tell me about the aerus lux 4000 vacuums because my my mother has one but also has multiple pets. Is it a sealed system?
I just bought this vacuum at BestBuy for $249. It’s a fantastic vacuum! I had two Dysons before this Shark and I thought they were great. However, this vacuum moves a lot of air! This thing sucked up so much dirt I was shocked!!! On hard floors this machine runs laps around my Dyson. There are few features this vacuum has that makes it preferable, for me, over the Dyson. The lift away is awesome because it makes it so easy to clean under the beds and couches. Secondly, the duo clean is unstoppable with everything I vacuums up.
However there are some things I don’t like about the vacuum. They are not deal breakers, but good to know about. First, the hose is short and the vacuum tips over. Yes, you can use it in lift away mode but that’s get tiring for long above ground cleaning jobs. Second, the dirt cup is to small. This vacuums pulls dirt from everywhere so it gets annoying to constantly need to empty the bin. Third, it is very tiring to vacuum large amount of carpets with this vacuum because it pulls against you. Lastly, the filter was already showing dirt after only a couple uses, so I know it doesn’t work as good as the dyson cyclone technology but I’m willing to clean the filter if I get this much power.
Best review I've EVER SEEN. 2 grams of hair test, at specific lengths? my ocd is having a field day. but seriously, i just ordered this vacuum and i can't WAIT to try it out. this video has me so excited to clean!
I hope you enjoy it!
I want to get my wife a new vacuum for Christmas. I can't do a lot of housework so she pretty much does all of it. So, I like to buy her nice equipment to make the work she does around here as easy as possible since I really can't help her around the house that much. I kinda set a budget at around $500. I've been recently watching reviews on vacuums just like this one, as that's what my wife wants as to what style of vacuum, and I think this review just sold me on the Shark. I had seen it mentioned in other reviews but hadn't seen it in action. I'll keep checking out some other Shark vs videos but I think I found the winner. Thank you for such a thorough and honest review.
You are truly amazing! Thank you for providing such extensive, thorough information in a concise and easy to follow format. SO helpful! I am trying to decide between the Navigator and the Vertex. I would buy the Vertex, except that I am really afraid of the DuoClean and that it somehow will damage my wood floors that have a finish on them because there is no way to lift up the brush. Are the bristles and the rubber fins on the DuoClean system soft enough that they won't damage hardwood floor surfaces?
6 years ago I bought the SHARK NV501 it lasted me almost 4 years but they replaced it with their 5 year warranty so I basically got a replacement Nv501 for only $19 the cost of the shipping ... but last 2 years my roommate who has a VACUUM OCD THING HE VACUUMS HIS BEDROOM LIKE 6x a week and we have a dog too so this one has started to suck less and after reading reviews and watching countless of YT VIDS I ended up buying the same unit again at BESTBUY for $269.99 - I went to some stores and all the “new” vacs from the last 3-4 years are ALL CHEAP PLASTICKY CHINESE MADE CRAP. - I LOVED MY SHARK. NV501 for years - ITS A BEAST AND REALLY REALLY SUCKS NO PUN INTENDED!!! and it’s the ONLY UNIT UNDER $300 that has a completely HEPA AIR SEALED VAC all those vacs are over $450. So I am happy can’t wait to get my new unit next Tuesday sept 15!!!🙏🙏🙏🔥🔥🔥👍👍👍👍💪🏿💪🏿💪🏿💪🏿👀👀👀👀
FINELY I REALLY WANTED TO SEE DIS THANK U
I can't get the Vertex in the UK... It seems like we lag behind a little in terms of what Shark has on offer over here.
That being said, I'm going to be replacing my Dyson Light Ball with a Shark. After using my mum's I can certainly say that this has made vacuuming stairs actually fun! I enjoyed using it in lift-away mode and the fact you can have a normal conversation while cleaning is a bonus too!
Doing god's work here buddy. Been watching your videos for a while and finally pulled the trigger on this guy today. 299 on shark's site w $80 discount.
Test condition suggestion: Extension cord destructive test. If you accidentally snag a cable or power cord, what the vacuum does.
Might be destructive to vacuum but it'll happen to most at some point.
I'm hoping to get one of these for Christmas! The brushroll fins are incredibly interesting. Thanks for the review, I've been waiting for one for months!
Waiting for mine to arrive next week. I'll comment on my thoughts later.
Be sure to buy yours from direct Shark and get the 5 year VIP warranty, otherwise the only thing they cover is the motor assembly with the Limited warranty offered from third party sellers. If you buy from Sam's Club (but they don't have the Vertex in their inventory), you can take it back anytime within 2 years for a full "no questions asked" refund. No receipt needed as they can look it up under your membership number. That 2-year return warranty goes for any products bought at Sam's!
@@AllenReinecke Thank you so much for all the advice!!! The second brushroller on my DuoClean Powered Lift Away broke after 5 months and they refused to replace it😓 I hope I have better luck with this one!
I have a shark
What I do miss about my old cheap vacation was the auto rewind cord function
Wish sharks added that 😂
Love your videos! Just bought this one on Black Friday sale for 50% off. I can’t wait to vacuum 🎉
Thanks! Enjoy!
The cleaning company I work for uses these daily. Some things I have noticed are that while they are very good vacuums, they wear down quickly. The wheels on the head begin to wobble and the smaller ones on the bottom break. If the belt snaps, you have to replace the entire head unit because it is completely enclosed. The rubber on the hard roller will shred and the soft roller pops out. Maybe these are not graded for commercial use?
Yeah these are consumer vacuums. Commercial use ones are more rugged and easier to repair. Recommend that to your boss and they'll see savings in the long run. Something like Miele
Omg i didnt even knew this existed. I love blue so this vacuum is beautiful.
I just got one of these off Facebook marketplace for 70, can’t wait to try it out
0:55 Me, who lives on a boat and owns a $30 vacuum:
"Oh yeah you GOTTA have that heppa filtration. Right on, Shark"
@Jacks Vacs and Safety I think they all have “hepa” but are you saying the ones that allegedly keep all or almost all of the dust from escaping is not true? I almost hope it’s not true because I’d be saving myself a ton of money getting a perfectly good vacuum that doesn’t focus on the anti allergen.
@Jacks Vacs and Safety that’s crazy I would have never even thought about getting one of those but I’m definitely going to look into that. How is it with pet hair or just hair in general? Is it a normal brush that needs trimming from time to time. Not a deal breaker necessarily just curious?
Love your videos. Just purchase a Bissell Proheat 2x because of your vids! Here is the problem. Currently use a Miele canister vac which my Wife hates due to pulling it around. So she has bought 2 Dysons over the last 3 years which seem to always have problems and break. Want to get a upright corded for tile, rugs and hardwood. Looking at Kenmore Elite 31150 and Shark Vertex Duo. In your opinion which is the better vacuum to buy? Also have 12 rugged steps to go upstairs to take into consideration. Thanks
Just bought this and used it for the first time!! Here are my initial positive thoughts: omg the suction is insane, cute rose gold color, easy to assemble. Initial negative thoughts: it's very heavy, it's impossible to vacuum rugs unless you use something to hold the rug down or the suction will eat the rug! I mainly vacuum with the hose/attachments, and the hose is also heavy af. I don't know if it's just new and still needs to be broken in, but you have to use a lot of constant force to get it to stretch out/keep it stretched out which gives me muscle fatigue in my arms (both arms because I have to switch arms from tiredness!), and I have to hold the base of the vacuum or it will fall over from either the suction or just pulling on the hose, also there are no lights on the handle of the hose. I also hate that you have to unwrap the cord alllllll the way to use the long stick nozzle (like why did they put the cord wraps there!?!? Poor design imo), I also wish they sold a longer hose attachment to easily reach ceilings/fans.
And speaking of attachments, I purchased their flexi crevice tool separately, and I will be returning it because it simply will not stay extended while vacuuming because the suction is too strong. Just a heads up for anyone considering getting one.
Overall I DO love this vacuum and it was a great recommendation. Thank you for the great videos!
That vacuum looks so neat!
Are there decibel readings for this? Or is this coming in the more in-depth video?
I really love your content! Based of of your information I bought a shark duo clean. It is an absolutely amazing machine. However, after about a year of owning this machine I can smell air pollution when I turn it on.
I think it would be great if you did some longevity testing. Like, for example, maybe running it 100 hours outside and then measuring how good the complete seals last. I think a lot of manufacturers don't have very good incentive to make sure that these seals last. I think you could have a very large impact in this space.
A lot of people are also very interested in the longevity of a machine when they purchase it so that would also appeal to them.
Time to change the filters
READ THIS VERTEX OWNERS/POTENTIAL BUYERS:
We have a Shark Vertex as the workhorse of our house and after seven months, noticed a drop in performance. I took it out to the garage one nice afternoon and gave a quick inspection and cleaning. Here’s what we learned:
1. Disconnect the main parts of the vacuum (canister/body, hose, roller base, etc.) and clean as much as you can with a slightly damp cloth and some elbow grease. Avoid using an overly damp cloth or a soapy solution around the electrical components.
Focus on the sealing areas where lids, doors, and latches meet. I found plenty of dirt/debris around the edges on ours.
2. Carefully disassemble the front soft roller. You’ll find debris (most likely hair) against the back of the housing that’ll need to be cleaned out. Inspect and clean the power fin roller and the wheels while you’re there.
3. Don’t forget the filters! In the base of the canister is a washable filter, a pre-filter, and on the underside of all that, the HEPA filter. As I didn’t have a replacement HEPA filter ready, I used a low PSI air compressor (can of air duster from your hardware store is cheaper) to gently blow out the HEPA filter. I gently hand washed the other two filters with luke-warm water and let them air dry out of direct sunlight. While they were drying, I wiped out areas in the canister where the filters rested and wiped down the rest of the vacuum, giving everything one last look-over.
That night, I reassembled the vacuum and it worked like new! That 30 minutes of cleaning the vacuum made a big difference, and i’ve done it twice so far with my Vertex.
Remember that though this thing is powerful and unique, it requires routine maintenance like every other vacuum to stay powerful and unique. If you use one vacuum frequently to clean your entire home AND deal with pet hair, that vacuum will need quick clean up more often to keep working for you. No vacuum of quality is maintenance-free, the Shark Vertex is no exception.
Overall, 10/10! Best vacuum we’ve ever had and my allergies have never been more content! Just remember like a car, every good vacuum needs to be serviced the more it’s used. Also, the Shark Vertex MSRP for $499, but if you look around for a sale or find a legitimate coupon, you can get a brand new one for $299.
Thank you Vacuum Wars! Excellent review!
Excellent input! Thank you!
Thanks so much for sharing this info. GOD BLESS!
So, every couple of months you have to completely dis-assemble the vacuum cleaner and thoroughly clean it out??
Not. Gonna. Happen.
Gd video, DoesThe outfield c10 A, hepa filter pass your no smoke, etc. Test .
After watching a ton of videos like this, I finally decided on this unit and ordered it. It's really great in all the ways discussed, but I have one serious issue with it and am considering returning it.
Ergonomics. Maybe it will break in, but the hose is really stiff, so using the unit in 'free wand' can feel like you're really wrestling with the unit. On a number of occasions I wanted to set the lift away engine down and use both hands for the wand, the engine got knocked over as it's simple not heavy enough to out-wrestle the stiffness of the hose.
I would also love to see this unit in a cordless. I know, I know, there IS one, but I would like to see it configured like this unit but with a battery like an updated Shark ION p50.. AND with a hose that's not too stiff. That's my dream unit.
After using this a couple of weeks, I decided to return this unit.
It's a great unit and really powerful, but after using this unit I felt exhausted like I'd just got done wrestling some dude twice my size. Especially without any actually satisfying way to back off on the power. It pulled even large rugs out of position. The hose was conspicuously stiff and made 'wand' usage almost impossible. More wrestling. And more wrestling and more. And total body exhaustion.
I have mostly saltio (tile) floors, a few rugs and a number of cushions and upholstery I like to clean with the vac. If you have similar usage needs, I'd suggest looking elsewhere. The power was tempting, but without a way to more precisely turn that power down, I think this may be extraneous for somebody in my position. I mop the floors after I vacuum anyways.
I feel, however, this would be a great unit for somebody who has mostly carpets and a few hardwood portions in their home, and doesn't use attachments on furniture.
I think you have to have a stiff hose for high suction applications. If you didn't the house would collapse under high suction
This looks so cool , didn’t know shark had done a new model .
Any plans on testing the Eufy S11? Considering that over the V8 Absolute.
I bought this based on this review. With 2 Great Pyrenees dogs and a house that's mostly tile, I am super pleased!
Great to hear!
I currently have the duo. It’s been just over a year now and all was great until about a month ago when it started to suddenly make a horrible loud sound. I have contacted Shark and was told the motorized part where the rollers are is not a warrantied part and it would cost quite a bit to get a new one. At that point I may as well buy a new vacuum. Is it not covered because I bought it from a retail store and not directly from Shark? If I purchase this one from Shark directly will it provide a better warranty?
I pre-ordered the cordless vertex about a week ago, just got word it will be delivered on tuesday the 6th, im sooo stoked!! I have a v11 and a duoclean f80 but ive been waiting on this guy for a minute! oh if you're wondering why I have multiple vacs, kinda obsessed with vacs and power tools,lol
The cordless is not as powerful as the cord one.
The biggest problem with the AZ2002 it that you cannot open the brushroll cover to get to the new fin brushroll. I've had mine for a month and a small rock is stuck in the brushroller and won't allow it to move. Luckily I shut it off in time so I didn't burn out the motor. I spent a couple hours searching online how to open the cover after looking through the manual and studying the power head and didn't find an answer. Then I contacted Shark on facebook and someone from Shark answered that there is no way to open the cover, and if I tried to unscrew what looks like allen wrench screws that attach the cover it would void my warranty. So I guess I'm supposed to throw my new $420+ vacuum away Shark took off the easy open method for it's brushroll cover and won't help me figure out how to get the small rock from my brushroller.
How does this compare to the Dyson V11 outsize? Usually there’s a chart comparing all the power levels
I can't wait for more hair tests.
I love our shark, but I the debris that gets stuck behind the brush roll is nearly everytime I vaccum. (I have 4 dogs and 3 kids) and usually after a year we have to take it back to Costco. 😭 I can't recall the model name, but it the one with the max capacity bin.
In there a deep clean I can do on the brush rolls to prevent this?
The other problem I have is on my ruggables(they're machine wash areas rugs with a velco base... revolutionary) I can only move in one direction without the indicator light turning red.
Crazy thing is my shark auto sweeper works well on them, but the draw back with that is I don't get ALL the dirt and have to wash the rugs more often.
Hey Chris. One thing about these shark vacuums I’d like to know is if the powered lift away mode is as effective at cleaning as using it attached? I love my shark NV355 but I’m small and find it hard to push, I know you can lower the suction but does that decrease the cleaning level? I love my Dyson v8 but it wont last long enough to clean my whole house. That’s why I was considering getting any powered lift away version of the shark if the cleaning power was good. Thanks!
I would really like to see a head to head of this model and the ion p50 (or too cordless duo clean model). Also do you think the duo clean would be okay on long shag rugs or does the soft roller get stuck on long fibers?
Can you please explain the differences between Models AZ2000, AZ2002, & AZ2000W? Thanks
Shark Vertex I purchased about 2 weeks ago. I'm a self employed carpet cleaner. I use in about 15 houses per week. This is the best vacuum I've used in many years.
The only thing I didn't like was the delay in brush roll power up. Takes like 5 seconds to get up to speed. It's mine just bad or any others have this issue?
Thanks for sharing! I haven't had that experience with any of the Sharks I have tested or use personally. I'm sorry that is happening with yours. Contact shark?
Ive used the Apex for a long time and just got the vertex. I miss the lights on the wand, and I wish the clear plastic cover on the nozzle opened for cleaning. But otherwise it's great
So cool!!! Love it 😍
Oooh! Oooh! For a more advanced test, what about picking up "Christmas Tree" needles? That's the vacuum challenge we run into, but only about once a year.
I knew nothing about vacuums till I started watching your videos - great job BTW. I have wood floors throughout the house. But also have a number of very delicate and expensive rugs. Reviews on Amazon indicate concern about too much suction to use on area rugs. I'm also concerned about not being able to turn off the brush roll while the vacuum using on my expensive rugs - previous vacuums brushing have ruined some of them. I then considered going with the rotator (less suction) - but really want powered lift-away to get under beds and sofas. I really like the soft roller. Do you have concerns with too much suction? Do you think I'll have problems with my rugs? What should I buy? Vertex/Apex/Rotator... or something else? Thanks. Peter
I would speak with someone who specializes in your type of carpeting. I keep with standard household materials and would hate to make an assumption and steer you wrong. best of luck to you!
I actually ended up buying a shark apex duo clean with zero M a couple months ago because of your channel and let me say BEST vacuum I’ve ever owned!! Am I tempted for this new one, probably not but I have a request for the next vacuum to test since my mom owned one.
Can you review the Filter Queen vacuum cleaner? I want to see how it compares to the Sharks!
Thanks for this video! I recently got my mom a Shark vacuum for her birthday; she really wanted a Dyson because it's a trusted brand (and she's tired of using my old 1980's Dirt Devil Broomvac that I was unable to take with me after moving to Florida). I haven't heard her review on it just yet, but I started doing some research just because I own a Dyson Ball Animal, and honestly it sounds like there is air leaking from it, I just can't figure out where. I already have really bad allergies, so after binge watching your channel I broke down and went to the store and picked up a Vertex. I haven't vacuumed my bedroom in a week and my allergies were just killing me today. I put together the Vertex (it was so easy to assemble), ran it in the bedroom and immediately noticed a different in how the air not only seemed cleaner (and I do have Holmes air purifier running as well), but there was just a lot more noticeable dirt that got pulled from the carpet.
Anyway, I was curious to know if you could do a comparison video between the Vertex and the Dyson Ball Animal just because I'm curious to see what differences there are, especially since this is supposed to be their strongest suction machine yet (as it says on the box) compared to the Apex (which I almost got instead but went ahead and splurged for the Vertex).
Thanks for this video, this is the one that truly made up my mind on going to the store today.
Thank you for the suggestion, and I'm very glad to hear you found something that worked for you. We have allergies in our home too, so I totally understand.
Really awesome review, thank you! I look forward to a review on the cordless vertex. I have concerns about the weight and battery life. Sure it has the same great brush system of the vertex lift-away, but does it suffer from the same pitfalls of other stick vacuums?
the Shark Vertex Cordless review releases today at 4 EST!
@@VacuumWars Thanks so much!
How about doing a demo on removing the soft roller cleanup? I currently own a shark rotator powered lift away which is less than four years old. The hose for the motorized swivel head is cracked and there is no way to replace it. I loved the machine and it did a wonderful job, but now is worthless. Do you have a suggestion?
I just picked up a Rocket Pet Pro last week and just saw this video. Should I return the pro and pick this one up instead? I don't mind extra cost my house is mainly bare floors with one shag area rug.
Wow! what a cool vacuum, wish I could get it!!
Will you be reviewing the new Vertex cordless stick vac soon? I'm on the fence about getting one. Thanks.
Me too!
The cordless Shark Vertex review releases today at 4 EST!
Hi!
Can the brush roll be turned off on this model for gentle suction on hand knotted woolen rugs?
Here we gooooo. I was going to get the Apex a couple months ago and never got around to it. Nice that there’s already an improved vacuum. I was pretty disappointed in my Dyson and sent it back. If Dyson has the audacity to be charging over $500, this is the kind of performance I’m expecting out of it.
So are you getting the vertex upright or cordless?
Will you be reviewing the Miele Triflex HX1? Thanks
How does it sound compared to the apex, quieter? I read somewhere that the apex had some sort of sound reducing tech but also can't tell myself, I would assume it's probably similar
How do you clean the roller/a jam if you cannot open the housing around the same?
I have had a shark for years. Best vacuum I have ever had but it struggles on vacuuming my thick pile carpet. Even my cleaner found it too hard on her back. Do you know if the later models have overcome this issue?
Love the hair test. Hair is what killed my Dyson. It was great when I was single but couldn't handle the wife and daughter. I gave it Kudos for the 16 years I had it.
I have a old dc41 and I don't feel like it really has very good carpet agitation. I'm not sure how rhe dc41 stacks up against the current animal ball, but I am leaning towards the shark. Any thoughts?
My landlord put in average carpet about 7 years ago. What is the best vacuum for agitating carpets. FYI, I have a cordless Dyson that replaced my shark , which I should have kept as back up.
Just bought this after using a POS Bissell powerforce. I can’t believe I thought my carpet was clean.... I picked up more stuff in a 4x4 area with the 🦈 than the whole living room with the bissell......
I was researching all afternoon for a new vacuum. Watched you review and settled on this one after I saw the good reviews on the previous version the apex. We have a central vac with electric power head and I noticed after my wife would vacuum the area rugs that the dog hair just never seemed to go away. Let me tell you this vacuum pulled an amazing amount of dog hair, dust and dirt out of the area rugs it blew our minds we honestly could not fathom how much was left behind by the central vacuum and she had just vacuum them with the central vac 2 days ago. Thanks for the review. Now I just hope for longevity in the shark product.
That’s odd; cause any new central vacuum will have MUCH MUCH more power then any regular vacuum. I have a central vac in my new house and I would never ever go back to a normal one again!
This guy is awesome, I love his reviews and every-time I see vacuum commericials I use and trust his option.
Thanks so much.
Hi, I did not see you testing on large pile carpet, would you recommend this vacuum for that task or if you could test and let me know? thank you
Is the Apex ZeroM model also able to do the same powered configuration with the hose directly connected in the duoclean base??
I have super blush carpeting and need a vacuum with a dial adjustment. Would this vacuum work on my carpeting?