Top Upright Vacuums
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- Опубліковано 9 чер 2024
- We tested 5 upright corded vacuums at a range of price points and picked the best performers. We tested for airspeed, suction, pick-up performance on carpet and hardwood, filtration and evaluated the accessories and ease of use for each vacuum.
Eureka Airspeed Ultra-Lightweight amzn.to/4463Hcq
Kenmore DU5080 amzn.to/431fK9D
BISSELL 27909 Pet Hair Eraser amzn.to/3IItT43
Shark Rotator NV752 amzn.to/3NW1MBi
Shark Apex AZ1002 amzn.to/3pmC53H
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TIME STAMPS
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0:00 Intro
0:11 Eureka Airspeed Ultra-Lightweight Specs
2:30 Kenmore DU5080 Specs
4:47 BISSELL 27909 Pet Hair Eraser Specs
7:57 Shark Rotator NV752 Specs
9:46 Shark Apex AZ1002 Specs
12:03 Round 1 - Mega Disaster Test
12:26 Round 2 - Mega Disaster Test
12:43 Round 3 - Mega Disaster Test
13:00 Overall Thoughts
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Appreciate the commentary and thorough reviews. Watched so many of them to finally cure my decision paralysis. Used your link and my new vac is on its way!
Glad it was helpful!
I have just purchased one of these. Thank you for explaining everything
Thank you gentlemen
Just bought one at Walmart today. It's going to be used on small woven carpeting and stone work (using crevis tool). So, im pretty sure it will do the job. Thanks for the great review 💥✌️💥👍
Oh goodness you guys are so funny. Based on your video we are purchasing the Shark…laughing all the way to the register. Thanks for making our day :)
After watching your video last night went and got the shark rotator, the amount of pet hair it pulled up was insane, I thought my apartment was pretty clean but the shark was getting things my stick vacuum wasn’t, great video and great recommendation!
Glad it's working out for you
My wife just bought a shark and holy carp we filled the bin with fur and dust in one room
Only problem is, I understand Sharks are designed NOT to be able to be repaired, even by a pro. They also don't supply replacement parts like belts and hoses.
A lot of people have commented this. I just reviewed the Kenmore 600 series, which should not have these issues: ua-cam.com/video/t7RdDFkHz_s/v-deo.html
Thanks for commenting this. Not being able to repair is definitely a deal breaker for me.
My duo clean apex head broke almost as soon as I purchased the vacuum. I had to buy specialty tools to fix it myself. Then the clips that keep the brush roll lid in place broke less than 6 months after purchase and the vacuum is designed not work if the clips are not in place, the vacuum lights blink and the rolls won't spin. I had to rig the vacuum head to work because the head is designed to be replaced, not fixed. It's $100 to replace the head. The vacuum is not made to last, and at it's price point it should. I finally threw it out and purchased a $50 vacuum to use in the interim while I research a more expensive vacuum. The $50 vacuum has now outlasted the length of time I had my apex duo clean without breaking and has been more trouble free and cleaned well enough for me to wonder if I actually need an expensive vacuum.
Thanks for this. Was going to get one, but this is a deal breaker for me.
not sure what you're talking about, I literally just ordered a replacement hose for my 10+ year old shark NV70
Great review, just subscribed.
Glad you enjoyed it
Exactly what i was looking for. Thanks folks, budget friendly and still rocks. Recommendation on the robo cleaners?
I’ve got more robot vac videos coming up next month. A good option is the Roomba iRobot i4+ amzn.to/3FuC5mo
Good video.
Glad you enjoyed it
Just a tip, Amazon, Woot, and Walmart tend to sell refurbished vauums as well. Obviously a harder buy since the vacuum has to be in stock, but you can get many vacuums there for typically 40% or more percent off MSRP for the new prices. It mostly depends on what kind of hair the household has. Like the corded Shark AZ1810 Vertex (which is the modern Apex) is $147.95 there. Crazy deal to beat.
Be careful with the refurbished vacuums on Amazon because they usually come from third party sellers that do not have the same return policy as Amazon. I had a bad experience trying to return a refurbished vacuum to Amazon. I thought I purchased it from Amazon warehouse, but it was a third party seller. The vacuum did not work on arrival, and when the seller received the return they claimed I had damaged the vacuum and left hair in it(not true). The seller only offered a partial refund. I had to argue back and forth with the seller and get Amazon's involvement. It was months before I was fully refunded, and it was by Amazon not the seller. The seller had many bad reviews that contained the same type of feedback as my experience, but they are still selling on Amazon.
I have a bissell like that with the odd brush roll. Not a fan doesnt feel like it agitates very well.
I think you need to spend more to get a Bissell with a quality brushroll
Thank you for this amazing review 😊
Could you please make a review on Bissell Model No 2223E crosswave advanced pro - corded ... Because I want to buy multitasking vaccum and can't find any reviews with testing on this category.
Thanks. The 2223e isn’t on Bissell’s website in North America
Thanks! So, my Kenmore 32150 died about 6 mos ago, and I landed on a Cirrus CPU4T, with which I ALWAYS use my (-24db) headset…the EXTRA(+++) noise is a real bonus balanced nicely by the lack of a headlight…this thing is an astrophysicist’s dream: Dark Noise! Subject to viewing your wisdom, I am now going to swim The Big River, make an Apex purchase, and upon receipt, banish the “cloud” to the garage where it can keep the concrete floor clean, and where I store my headsets for use with
My other QUIET toys: back pack blower, weedeater & chain saws! Thanks to you, today I Saw The Light on the Apex.
Thank you so much for the donation! Good luck with the Apex!
@@vacuumnerds Well, as it turns out, went with the Statos since it was a later model....With some trepidation do I buy a bagless vacuum. ADD 5/3/24:
The Shark just bit another victim!!!Next time: PLEASE DISCLOSE WHEN YOU GIVE TOP MARKS TO A NON-REPARABLE VACUUM; NO SHARK CAN BE REPAIRED! I’M A LITTLE SHOCKED THAT PROFESSIONAL REVIEWERS WOULD EITHER MISS OR OMIT THAT FROM A REVIEW!
I like your channel
I am vacuum nerd with a collection of 19 vacuums (yeah A lot of them)
Very good job 😊
That’s a lot of vacuums!
I have a vacuum collection too lol
@@stlouisramsfan03 Everyone has to collect something. 😄
@@EmeraldView Yes! 🤭😆
Which one do you like the most? (for pet/hvy traffic)
Wow i love your hardwood floors. Any link to those ?
They came with the house... Best bet is to screenshot and look around
Thanks for the reviews. The retractable cord is imperative for me. Too bad the Shark vacuums don't have that feature.
It's a pretty nice feature since you don't need to bend down.
Hoover does .whole house rewind
I wish all vacuums had it
I purchased the Shark (AZ3002) Stratos Upright Vacuum with DuoClean PowerFins for our home with all solid surfaces flooring and it really is amazing! I will say we got it on sale (for $399) about 2 months ago and I understand that is not exactly inexpensive, but it has been worth every darn penny so far. If anyone out there is looking at an upright vacuum for mainly solid surface flooring the Stratos is definitely one if put on your list to consider. 😊
That's a pretty good deal
Thank you !
Woukd you have a "stick" vaccum comparison?
Yes! ua-cam.com/video/5MGLyk2PCsA/v-deo.html and for budget ua-cam.com/video/CqWzbAXfsLU/v-deo.html
Keep up the good work
Appreciate it !
Which one is best for commercial cleaning business I am a newbie trying to enter business
Past Rainbow and Kirby owner. They are great machines. The yearly maintenance fees for them can pay for a new Shark or Hoover.
I just bought a Dyson Ball 3 at Sam’s and it is much better than my $150 Shark. I just which the Dyson had included a book to help me figure out how to take it apart for cleaning. It needs to be taking apart and cleaned bc it isn’t sucking like it should
Dyson ball is a pretty solid value since it's been out for years now. I've been super happy with Dyson.
You guys put quite a lot of effort into your videos! If you want to take it one step further I would highly recommend you make your own teleprompter using a screen and some glass so that you don't have to read off the paper
Appreciate the suggestion
You guys should review "Upright Bagged" vacuums with no hoses or attachments. Oreck Elevate Command, Soni Clean Soft Carpet, etc. for example.
These are mostly commercial vacs, right?
What is the best upright corded vacuum for Berber carpet? Also, would a vacuum where you can regulate (dial) the desired height of the beater be best?
Berber carpet? Isn't that the most common type in US homes? I don't have a specific recommednation for carpet type, sorry.
Any possibility to do simmilar videos focus on uprights with retractable cable?
Most of the ones I've tried with a retractable cord don't seal the canister very well and so dust gets out. They are definitely convenient, but personally, I prefer a sealed canister. You can also consider a canister vac which has a retractable cord, but great sealing like this Kenmore amzn.to/3HM4OUW
Did you guys ever have a problem with a apex because we had ours for about 5 years and it started to lean forward because of the big block of plastic that is supposed to snap into the wand to make it sit. But it was a beast and the only issue we had with it other than that was that we had to cut hair out of the rollers about twice per year. We bought a cordless stratos but I liked the apex more and the stratos keeps getting anything bigger then a piece of hair stuck and above the rollers. The apex is my favorite and I wish they made one that was cordless with a huge battery.
So far no issues with out Apex or Stratos
@@vacuumnerds do you know the difference between the normal apex and the zero m
I have a thick wool high pile area rug from CB2. What type of vacuum do you recommend. I keep hearing not to use a vac with a brush roller, it can ruin the fibers. Any suggestions?
You could look at a Miele C1 Classic amzn.to/3wcEEbp
I'd also contact CB2 and see what kind of vacuum they suggest.
Yeah still just going to use my Sebo for the next 20 years and probably will run as well as the day I bought it.
Do a review on Iwoly V600
Good idea
Do you have a video on best vacuum/mop combo vacuums?
I haven't done a comparision but I recently reviewed the Kenmore AquaLite ua-cam.com/video/C20AqvC2d7w/v-deo.htmlsi=Uu8Z3E0T4LaZ9OmR
What’s the best vacuum for thick carpet? I have an Oreck Magnesium that will be trashed next week. It works well on thick carpet, but often won’t start. I’ve spent too many hours trying to repair. Too expensive for that nonsense! Wish I’d known the carpet demanded a special vacuum. HELP!!
(I also have hardwood)
Thick carpet?
Dyson Ball Animal 3 amzn.to/46vw6cF
Shark Apex amzn.to/3rBBg8g
Miele CX1 amzn.to/3PFwAWG
Kirby
@@vacuumnerds thanks for the quick reply! Have you tried Soniclean?
Regarding your recommendations: Miele doesn’t make an upright anymore, the Dyson looks heavy & cumbersome. I don’t need one for pet hair. My little Gracie doesn’t shed. The link to Kenmore took me to the Dyson again.
We have not tried the Soniclean yet. I just updated the Kenmore to the Shark Apex. It's very good on shag carpet. However, all the upright vacuums are pretty heavy. The Shark is 15 lbs, the Dyson is 17 lbs.
Is the shark difficult to repair? Finding out a lot of Sharks use proprietary parts, even use custom screws that difficult to remove. So is it worth it if no one can repair it?
We don't repair vacuums, so I can't really offer any personal input here.
My apex lasted 24 months then the lift-away connections started to fail so the 2-speed head (1 speed for hard floors - another for carpet) failed. Called customer service and they said that since the light on the head turns on, everything must be fine. Would not take another shark as a gift.
That's a bummer
BISSELL 27909 Pet Hair Eraser defect it will clog the belt drive chamber and cause the belt to stop while the motor still turns and that will cause the belt to be burned in half
My airspeed digs in going forward on rugs. Only vacuums pulling backwards. Any way to adjust height?
I don't think there is a height adjustment.
Please test the dirt devil multi surface
The dirt devil is not an expensive vacuum. The performance on carpet will not be very good. Good quality vacuums start at about $125-150 USD.
@@vacuumnerdssome of the multi surface vacuums are in that price range. I use the bare floor setting on basically everything and you wouldn’t believe what it sucks up.
Did u fellas plan your outfits lol☀️
🤣🤣🤣
We had a shark and it was horrible it didn't even last a few months. Might have got a defective one who knows. We never bought a shark after that though. The bissel that we have now has a burnt smell coming out of it so we will have to get a new vacuum so we are shopping around and seeing what vacuum we can get that will last longer then a year.
Try the Oreck XL commercial vacuum amzn.to/3NV3TFd
My child has seen this video and wants the Kenmore. Amazon has bad reviews on it. Do you know how the repair/ return policy is for it. They pretende to sell extended warranty and at the checkout it is not there at the end.
You’ll have to check the website for the current policy.
@@vacuumnerds Not a good one. 🥴 😑 😵💫
SHARK.....(Until the head breaks - mine after a year - and you'll have to buy a whole new head!) great side by side, but you really should include the other end..."how easy each one is to part/service yourself." thanks! - oh, and "DUO clean" sucks. It did nothing for my hardwoods.
That's a great suggestion!
Do you have Mice, Rats, or other Critters ? If you don't the CATS are paying for their stay by keeping the Pests away❣️
No critters here other than my cats
@vacuumnerds So then They are doing their jobs keeping critical/pests away. In my opinion that is how they pay rent ❣️🫣❣️🙄🥴🫠
Is Hoover just crap now? I've always sworn by them, but they're not on any review pages. Am I missing something? Of course I'm in the market for a new vacuum and dont want to spend arms and legs on Miele. I'd only be using on carpet, don't care about weight, need a 30' cord, and good hose/extension options...
I think Hoover doesn’t have the marketing budget they once did. I’m testing a new affordable Hoover in the next few weeks.
@@vacuumnerds they seem to have either very loyal fans or people who absolutely hate them. I'm watching sales for Amazons upcoming prime day and hoping to buy a new one then. May wait until Black Friday but we'll see.
@@JP-770 Had my Hoover for years. But... I think it's time for a new one. Mostly just because, but also the cord got mangled.
I brought a shark and it was the best vacuum I had used. However, I wont buy another shark. After about 3 month of normal use (ie: used once per week on 160sqft of carpet along with maybe 20sqft of hardfloor) the maintenance was significant. Also and parts and servicing is a nightmare to find/do. Also, it doesn’t take long before you have a major problem with the vacuum. I’ve had cheaper and same priced units that have lasted for over 16 years whereas the shark motor died after 2 years.
That's a bummer :/
Well made video I really like your composition. But you guys made a few errors, so as a nerd I'll point them out.
1. You mistakenly point to the sponge filters and call them hepa filters. The washable filters are not the hepa filters.
2. The Bissell Pet Hair Eraser Turbo's Smartseal Allergen System is not a hepa filter which is why it failed the fog test.
3. While I understand why you recommended the Shark Rotator and Shark Apex neither is sold by Shark so they are the older discontinued models.
Again nice video. I hope you'll test some really epic vacuums like the Sebo Felix and Miele C1 Cat & Dog.
Thank you! Appreciate the helpful comments! The AZ1002 and the Rotator may not be sold directly by Shark anymore, but they is still in production as they still sell well on Amazon.
2:50
Here is a review..... how long of a life with our repairing
We can't do longevity testing. Maybe try Consumer Reports.
i want a model that give me a new id a new life
let me know when you find it!
I've had 2 shark vacuums and both had multiple hose breaks. Right after the 2 year warranty. These tests are great but they don't represent durability.
Unfortunately I cannot test for reliability. Kenmore has served me well over many years.
bought a shark apex it stopped working in a month
Send it back or for repair
Never seen good results from the air motored pet tools
The powered ones are definitely better, but air can be ok. If you have a lot of pet hair, go powered
One major issue, especially with expensive vacuums, is that companies like Shark are worse than smartphone makers in that these manufacturers deliberately design, engineer and sell their vacuum cleaners (and introduce new, redesigned models rapidly) that are increasingly and consistently more difficult to repair (and the manufacturers make increasingly fragile parts that break easier, and they also do not make or stock spare parts) so that cleaner owners will simply go out and buy a new vacuum cleaner regularly. Our family recently got burned on Shark, so no matter how effective the machines are, we will not patronize the company again.
I'll be reviewing some other brands this year. Thanks for the feedback.
Kitty stole your sausage
He does that!!
Pretty good video, but there were not any true high airflow vacuums or bagged vacuums what are WAY better than any of these. My main problem with these are that they need a lot of filter maintenance. Bagged vacuums need bag change about once a month and you are never going to be inhaling the dust. Also bags are just couple dollars a month and filter maintenance is once a year deal.
Appreciate the feedback
My shark filter is washable - I’ve had for 6 years and I just clean it and never had to replace it
@@lorae7 My Sharks also have washable filters, but with age they start to leak dust to the motor.
Good content. Terrible jokes. So I guess good content.
Unfortunatley our best writers left to work on Saturday Night Live before they could write a single sketch for us!
I feel like you could find a better vacuum for the $200-300 range.
We're open to suggestions!
@@vacuumnerdstest the BISSELL SurfaceSense Pet Multi-Surface Vacuum when it comes back in stock! It seems to be the flagship for Bissell’s upright vacuums.
I think it got sold out on their website for president’s day.
@@vacuumnerdstry testing the bissell flagship at $299, the Bisell surface sense pet multi surface vacuum.
If price is not an issue all of these seriously pale to the power and longevity of a Kirby
Also Miele - but those vacs are PREMIUM priced.
@@vacuumnerds the best vacuums can out live humans 🤣
Price is always an issue
I bought a used Kirby and it works better than any other vacuum cleaner I've ever had.
Get a used kirby got mine for 8 dollars
Riccar. You meant to say Riccar.
Riccar vaccums are grossly overpriced and only available at a few places. I focus on recommending vacuums people can afford and can easily obtain.
Sharks are terrible no cyclonic filtration.
The better Shark's have very effective brushrolls though. That's why I like them.
Are you guys a couple?
No
Lol. Long wand.
They all also happen to do the worst in design😅
They've been working fine for us
Well, every vacuum is made for a different user. So it makes sense. For me though, I need a kirby
In all of your videos; you talk about the lights as if they're for using the units at night... You even make sarcastic remarks about the feature as if it's useless.
That's not what they're for. The lights cast low level light across the floor so that you can see smaller bits of dust and debris that you may miss otherwise.
Some LEDs work better than others. Personally I don't think most help much in illuminating dust. The Dyson laser head does a great job, but I think these LEDs are mostly not very effective. I'd love to see more manufacturers follow Dyson's lead because they could be a lot better than they are. Just my 2c!
@@vacuumnerds I'm simply saying that the purpose is there. Whether or not they work as good as the dyson doesn't mean that the lights are not for that purpose.
They do also provide help with illuminating under couches and beds.
My point is, you're making out as if they're a useless gimmick which is not the case at all.
Cats
We love our kitty cats!
None of the above
Do you some vacuums you'd like to see in our next test?
The cat paying rent joke got old after the first time you said it
Please hire me a writer! I do this all on my own.
@@vacuumnerds Cat's they really do think we live with them! Ninjakitten is clearly biased.
Shark is a disposable vacuum. I will never buy another. Good luck
WTF? A comedy skit at best and it's poor. None are repairable. So, be prepared to replace them quite often or not. My Broom has continued to work over the past 20 years! No more vacuums. My Shark is less than 6 months old and has stopped suction. All filters clean, no blockages. Motor works except no suction. Buh Bye Shark!
Thanks for you comment Paula. We don't test long term reliability, only our initial experience ) or longer if we choose to use the vacuum in our home). Consumers Reports has the resources for long term testing. My understanding is that Shark offers a 5 year warranty. You might reach out to them.