One thing not mentioned is quality and longevity. Can't speak for the other models but I've gone through 2 Sharks in 4 years. I picked up a used Meile ands it's worked flawless for me so far. The build quality can't compare.
@@user-yk5ln8lp2v if your on a budget a marketplace kirby is still better then any of the shark or dyson garbage featured in this video. hell 1970's kirby will perform better then shark trash. shark = throw away. the sebo felix he reviewed is an excellent machine and he doesnt give it justice
I just bought a Sebo Felix the other day, and couldn't be happier. It also has a lift away mode as well, but you gave it no points. I paid $599 for the Sebo, not much more than the Dyson which you gave 15 points, but 0 to the Felix. You could have also given the Sebo extra points for its 10 year warranty. My last vacuum was a Shark, and it was awful with pet hair. I would constantly have to stop vacuuming to cut hair out of the roller. But the worst was it constantly getting clogged before it even made it until the dust bin. Maybe it was the model I had, but it was enough to keep me from ever buying a Shark again. If people think a Shark is better than a Sebo, they clearly have never used one.
Is your Felix bagged? I am pretty sure Performance Reviews does testing on particulates and even though the Hepa filter is on a shark they often leak around that hepa. Performance reviews has tested a lot of sharks and won't give them a pass for that reason. Plus you don't have to worry about the dust bin dust cloud every time you empty it because you have it all bagged. How easy is taking the Felix roller out for cleaning?
Pet hair doesn't just sit on the floor waiting to be vacuumed! A real pet owner knows that pet hair is like a needle and weaves its way into carpets, sofas and anywhere else it seems to land!
@@VacuumWars Tests vs. Real world is always a factor, but I think you all tried to be fair. As a central vac owner, I'm all about upgrading that rather than getting a noisy heavy thing to push around. Although I'm not in the market for anything vacuum related, I appreciate the technology. A good CV is like a hot rod, you can accessorize it however you want, upgrade the motor power, etc.... and that's my style.
They should make this again but do it right this time get that pet hair in the carpet bitch come to my house and test it out cream carpet and a black dog that’s a good old test for them.
Good catch. I have three Dyson's The DC27 pet, the DC28 pet and the DC25 pet. The DC25 is the easiest to push as its a Ball style with freshly cleaned filters on thick rug but the DC27 pet & DC28 pet get ridiculous hard to push & pull with freshly cleaned and not so clean filters on any rug but the DC28 pet is by far the worst. I've sent it in to Dyson for repair and a week later it became the biggest waste of money. It has to be a design issue. Heres the kicker I have my grandmother's 1929 Hoover upright and eventhough it doesn't have a HEPA filter it out performs all three of my Dyson's for it age. Lol Hoover still has some parts available.
I honestly just love reviews and knowing that if I needed to buy a vacuum - I know which one to get lol always be prepared. We got like a dyson 3 years ago so we got a while to go plus we don’t have carpet lol
Me too...but my teen sons broke mine and it couldn't be fixed. Apparently Sharks are meant to be replaced, not repaired. That was an incredible downer to me. I'm torn...because it really was the best vacuum I've had, and I love my Shark Steam Mop....I have a problem with the idea of not being able to repair, just from a waste standpoint alone.
my issue with shark is the warranty... 6 months? come on, tells me they don't stand behind their product.. That's literally the only thing holding me back.
I have to give a huge "THANK YOU!!" to this channel for helping us decide what vacuum we should get. We love our Shark Navigator but after a few too many falls down the stairs and children stepping on the chord while vacuuming it was time to replace and upgrade. We have four cats, two of whom shed A LOT and needed a vacuum that would handle everything we needed it to handle. We ended up getting the Shark Apex Power Lift Away with Zero M. We love this thing! We also lucked out as we got a free bonus with the motorized pet brush. Our living room carpet looks revitalized already. Thanks for all your help.
Yes the two other really important features of a vacume cleaner are the ability to not get clogged up and how easy it is to clear the clog and how ear piercingly loud it is and nice to operate it is
I spent a couple hours researching and comparing reviews on a couple of these vacuums. Watching this one video made it all so clear in 5 minutes!! I know what I need!! Bless you!!
Some feedback (for this but most vacuum video reviews). With pet hair pickup, it looks like someone dumped clumps of hair on the floor. That's completely unrealistic. German Shepherd owners know this.
five40kix I have a 140 white wolf hound and I concur! The hair needs to be rubbed in and interwoven with the carpet lol only way I ca. Get the hair out of my truck is with an actual wire dog brush and a lot of grunt work
five40kix . If you want to make a more realistic test video go right ahead. To me, The point of this video is to standardize conditions to keep results objective. To be frank, if you have a dog or cat indoors, you should be vacuuming, ideally,daily to every other day at the least.
I love my Shark vacuum. I am sharing this with you because I used to not care about my vacuum but I bought a Shark Navigator a few years back, I accidentally dropped it and a small plastic piece broke that allows the vacuum to swivel. I called the company to see if I could buy a replacement part but instead they paid for me to ship the vacuum back to them and sent me a new one. I could not believe they did that for me because it was my fault I broke it but they said it was more important to them that I have a great vacuum that is not broken even if it was my error that caused it to break. I have been a loyal customer since that moment not just because of their customer service but because they have great products. I now own 3 Shark vacuums one for each floor of my home, my oldest vacuum is used in my basement, my rotator upstairs and my duo clean on the main floor. I would have to say I love the duo clean the most because it picks up anything with the dual rollers and it is so lightweight. FYI Update. Now, I even bought the newest shark IQ robot vacuum with self empty and wow do I love that thing. My floors are always clean, it is expensive but worth every penny.
My mom just threw out our lightest shark because it kept making a burning smell and was probably missing a part of the filter since we last washed it. Seemed like a waste to me and still does to just throw something away without trying to fix it.
What do you do when the roller quit . I have the power Lift-Away does it have a belt if so how do I change it and get to it . This is driving me crazy!!!!
@@ad-deen772 You mean where he talks about HEPA filter? I think Sam meant the premotor filters like the Shark. They have foam premotor filters that have to be cleaned FREQUENTLY or the vacuum loses suction.
My wife and three daughters means that I blow through brush rollers. I would love to see a review of which vacuum was best at avoiding long hair and string wrapping around the bearings on the ends of the brush roll.
This is the best vacuum I’ve ever had! I was hesitant because of the price, but it is well worth it! This vacuum is versatile and is great at picking up both human and pet hair. I love that I can quickly change configuration to get under a couch or bed without turning it off. It is a fantastic product! Very happy with it and will absolutely be a repeat customer.
I am so glad I found your channel! I just posted a rant to my friends with a link after seeing an ad for the Shark APEX DuoClean w/ Zero M Powered Lift-Away. "Is anyone else obsessed with vacuum cleaners? I have recently admitted that I am, and have been since Otter became the first in a series of large, double-coated, very long-haired dogs sharing our homes. I've gone through so many vacuums - cannister, shop, upright, bagless, bagged - but our combo of conditions have thwarted them all. The latest (Kenmore Elite 31150) lasted for fewer than five uses. No pet tool attachment has ever worked beyond the first use. I've even drawn up diagrams of my ideas for vacuum cleaner improvement inventions! Here's my latest flirtation. How much do you want to bet that Annabelle's hair can defeat the Zero M feature within five minutes? But part of me still holds out hope..." So your review has given this two-huge-fluffy-long-haired-perpetually-shedding-dog-household hope.
Lol, I think the Apex will hold up a lot better than the Kenmore, and that you will really enjoy the Duoclean feature. The pet tool on the Kenmore is REALLY bad, it gets clogged just by looking at pet hair. I dont know if you got the motorized tool with the Apex but if so its a really nice attachment.
Excellent video! We bought the shark Apex duo clean with zero m after watching this video and we have never encountered a better vacuum in our lives! That thing is incredible, easy to clean, easy to use, just badass! Thanks for the reviews!
@@acedwards87 how are the tiny wheels up at the front near the orange roller holding up? 5 star reviews everywhere... But 1 stars are everywhere over the wheels breaking down in no time. Shark doesn't sell the 5 cent wheels so ppl have to buy the heafld for $100. One guy gave up and just 3d printed his own tires over and over.
@@razetw I honestly haven't had any issue with the wheels. That's really frustrating for those that are experiencing that though!.... Maybe go through best buy like we did and get a warranty? That way if it does crap out you can get it replaced easier than having to wrestle with the hold unit.
The best vacuum for animal hair is a broom with thick soft rubber or silicone bristles like hair stylists use them on their smooth floors, works on carpet as well. I wouldn't feed hair to a vacuum cleaner on purpose, I avoid as much as I can.
I own the apex zero M & agree its pretty great, for a vacuum. If you sign up for their marketing emails then wait for the 20-25% off sales, they are not that expensive at all. That little motorized brush is great as well & has a storage spot on the vac for it.
I purchased my Apex Zero M specifically because of your in-depth reviews. I absolutely love this vacuum. It has been a been a nice upgrade from our NV501 we've had for 3 years.
Thanks for this. Living in a medium size home with a large dog and 2 cats this is very helpful. I was thinking it might also be useful to test pick up of Kitty litter. I’ve found that this seems to be the one annoying item that my Dyson seems to pick up about 80% of and then shoots the rest around the room.
Bagless machines lose sucktion after use because it clogs the pores... Also the Sebo is the only one with height adjustment which I noticed u didn't use. Thus not having to lower sucktion for better pick up on thick carpets.
You should test LONG pet hair. I have 2 great pyrenees and up until this video the only option for a vacuum was the bissell pet hair eraser (might try that new anti tangle shark vacuum). Any other vacuum i'd have to clean the brush roll completely after each use or it would literally get to packed and start to melt the plastic (happened to the multiple dysons we tried). Thanks for the video, very helpful.
My wife and three daughters means that I blow through brush rollers. I would love to see a review of which vacuum was best at avoiding long hair and string wrapping around the bearings on the ends of the brush roll.
FosterParnell i have long pet hair and have both a shark left away and a shark duo clean flexology (cordless) both are amazing vaccumes although i would recommend not going cordless unless you are willing to buy two batteries. Also wait a while as shark have frequent offers on both the cordless and non cordless vacuums
@@matrowe6736 I would not recommend shark without "Zero-M" anti-tangle technology. I have the P50 cordless and like it a lot. But the brush roll needs frequent cleaning even without long pet hair. 2 Great Pyrenees? Can't imagine the amount of work it must be keeping them clean and cleaning up after them.
I am so glad I stumbled upon this video before buying a vacuum. I was already planning on getting a Shark navigator pro, but seeing this introduced me to the existence of the True Pet version! Definitely buying that instead.
I appreciate you doing all these vacuum tests and being short but thorough and straight to the point great for research and it doesn’t drag on. I’ll know what to buy for Black Friday thank you
I personally do not believe the deep cleaning results for the Kenmore. One day I vacuumed my carpet with my Kenmore, then vacuumed it directly after with my Shark. The Shark didn’t find a speck of dust or dirt afterwards
Thank you so much for these videos. While researching vacuums the last few days there was no resource more comprehensive and influential than the videos you folks put out. Thank you so much for your help! (Went with the Shark Apex, by the way!)
I've owned some Bissells, hovers and eurekas. The shark I bought 2 years ago it's a beast. The suction is amazing and it's better than my shop vac. There are some things I don't like about it but they are minor. Shark Navigator lift away deluxe. I like to put a dry sheet on top of the HEPA to freshen the air.
Now use them for 10 years and try this again there’s only one that won’t be in the land fill and it’s the one made in Germany SEBO and I can with out a doubt say the sebo cleans carpets better
Kind of surprised there weren't any Hoover vacuums in the test, lol. And really good videos but please consider showing the test results of each section for longer than a second or two. Maybe keep it on the screen and talk a little about each vacuum? 🙂
Dog pet owners also need to pick up stuffing from toys that have been chewed open! Perhaps add stuffing to your tests? 😊 (Side note: Our bagless Hoover Windtunnel does a horrible job with that. The stuffing gets jammed in the narrow space between the hose opening and metal “core” in the canister, then the hot metal core scorches the stuffing! We didn’t have an actual fire, fortunately, but it seems possible.)
Dang, I wish I watched this before I bought my Bissell pet last week. Another thing that would be helpful in your videos is a summary on each vacuum at the end with final scores, but that would be a large time commitment when making the videos.
Thanks for this video. 👏 This did help me in narrowing down the ones of interest. I had bought a Kenmore canister vacuum 2 years ago and from day 1 it hardly cleaned the rug. 😡 I didn't want to make the same mistake and go just by the name brand. Thanks again. 👍
I have a Dyson Ball "Animal" which is their upright designed for pet hair and it works great. It wasn't cheap but I've had it for several years and it still does the job. The "multi floor" wasn't designed for pet hair so it's inclusion here is puzzling.
2 Huskies=Dyson V10. Thats whats happening. When u must vacuum every 2 hours or so, u do NOT want a cord and u do want maneuverability since hair gets everywhere and under everything! Also V10 looked to clean the last carpet best of all to my eyes.
I bought the Sharp Apex in July of 2019. I have 5 large Sheepdogs. The hair was constantly wrapped around the roller and at one point when I went to clean the roller, once cleaned after turning it back on it began vibrating so loudly it sounded as if something in the components holding the roller in place became warped... not sure. It no longer would clean my carpets leaving debris that even the cheapest vacuum on earth could have picked up. This was about 9 months later. At any rate it was a complete waste of money and was sent to my husbands shop with cement floors to use because his employees don't mind the obnoxious loud sound it now makes. I will never buy another shark vacuum.
I’ve used a shark for years. I have 3 dogs, and 3 cats. (Big house). Carpet in most rooms, and always have my family’s dogs over as well. I have to vacuum all. The. Time. I will always choose a shark over the dyson. ALWAYS.
Could you say exactly what model of shark u R using u R so happy with? Does the brush get tangled hair? Is it with disposable bags? Hepa filter? I would absolutely appreciate it!
I really appreciate how accurate and Professional you are with these vacuum reviews there’s is no one as good as you on UA-cam. 😀👊🏽💯% and I love Shark vacuums. I believe Shark is the king 🤴🏽 of price and performance
I repair vacuums on the side and I own several Dysons, Orecks, and Sharks. My 2 Shark lift aways are powerful and they are easy to clean. Highly recommend the Sharks.
thank you for that video. now I know that I would buy the dyson V10. and I would also buy the sebo because it will last longer than any shark. my auntie has a sebo x1 and it is about 20 years old and it has never broken down
how much does suction matter vs how the brush aggravates dirt below. For example, how good is it at cleaning carpets compared to riccar or c3 miele? i had seen the shark apex video, so curious about this!
That shark really did quite well considering the price they sell at! I hate Dyson, I've never seen so many problems with any other upright bagless. How does the shark compare with the high end bag canister vacs like the Miele c2 that people seem to rave about? Is that really worth the extra investment for someone with two dogs and two floors to clean, and a mix of hardwood and high pile carpet?
Bag-less Vacuums are quite popular, but the Bissell one we tried, was quite messy when we emptied it and clogged filters that we had to clean or replace. Unless there are differences to consider, so far we prefer our bagged unit. It would be good to see a comparison, I heard one of the Dysons uses cleanable filters? Thank you. Tony
The Felix, I am pretty sure is bagged. I think someone said the roller is easily removable for cleaning off long human hair. Watch a review on the Felix by Performance Reviews on you tube. I believe he does particulate testing as well.
My vacuum came in 7the. It's getting heavy in my age bracket. That's why I'm shopping for the robots. That's for your show. I really appreciate knowing all this.
I already killed a Shark and Bissell. My Kenmore canister - bagged vacuum has so far been the best and I bought it at the second hand store for $10.00. I walk by the Vacuum Repair Shop and it is lined with Dysons, Sharks and Bissells. 8 Border Collies, 3 humans, one cat and a farm means lots of dust and fur. The Shark Navigator didn't even last 6 months, the Bissell lasted a year and the older Kenmore Elite Canister is heading into 3 years here and who knows how many before we bought it.
I had a shark professional top of the line and thought it was great. That is until I got the Dyson ball animal 2. I cannot believe the suction power. It is incredible. I have thick carpet and two dogs and they both shed and it picks it up. You wouldn’t believe the amount of stuff that the dyson picks up. It sucks so hard I can’t go over rugs or it sucks them up. The shark won’t do that. Is it the best? I don’t know. I do know that it works very well. Also, I have really thick carpet and my dyson never bogs down.
I’ve got a Border Collie and an Australian Shepherd. Indoor/outdoor dogs that use a doggy door. I vacuum every other day. The number one feature in a vacuum that dog owners like me must have is that which keeps the dog hair from wrapping around the rotating brush. Period. I’ve got the Shark Apex Upright. Best vacuum for dog hair. No question about it.
I tested the Sebo 2 times on the Deep clean test and each time it had a pretty lackluster showing. I love Sebo and was rooting for it, but it just didnt have as good of a showing as I hoped.
I have a refurbished Dyson V8 Absolute being shipped to me now. My decision was largely based off of your excellent reviews. I would have loved the V10, but the V8 was at an incredible price and seems very nearly as good. Thanks for all of your vids!
The new vacuum will be replacing a Simplicity I've had for quite a few years. Looking forward to ditching the cord and giving the V8 a proper workout; the dog hair is forming tumbleweeds : )
As a Shark owner all I can say is they DO NOT LAST. I had hoses that were barely used, vacuum used almost strictly in upright carpet mode, failing within a year. If someone has a Shark and claim it's the best vacuum they've ever had then they have not had that much experience with vacuums. In fact you can even check other channels for how shit breaks on them. Their hoses suck, and not in the good suction way. They fail quickly. They may have hit on something with the Zero M and how it keeps pet hair from wrapping but that doesn't negate the failure of components that shouldn't fail as fast as they do. I'll take having to clean a beater bar occasionally over parts that fail way before they should.
I wish you would do more carpet testing for pet hair. On hard floor, pet hair is just like any other dust and dirt and isn't hard to vacuum or sweep up. Carpet is another story, and IMO a good pet hair vacuum should pick all of it up from the carpet, as that's where it really becomes embedded and is not easy to clean.
nothing has better price/performance ratio than a Dyson V7 absolute or V8 for more performance/bigger bin, V10 still too expensive and V6 too small. And we clean everything in our house with 200qm+, mostly hard floor, but also often on the few carpets and couch since we have 3 cats. its so nice to clean much different places with a lightweight cordless vac.
Question about the V10 - Did the brushroll get tangled with debris any more than the Sharks with "0 M"? I'll bet it didn't and Dyson doesn't even have to call it a feature. 0 M is a fix for a defect, not a feature, IMO.
In the Sebo review video you poured flour under a rug. The Sebo beat the Shark in that test but failed your deep clean test. I own a Dyson DC 07, Shark NV22 and Dyson V8 Absolute. I'm thinking of returning the Dyson and getting something else but I don't know what to get. I'd like to replace all the units I have.
The Sebo doesn’t have the greatest filters because they are quite porous so let ultra fine particles through and they don’t exactly have seals on their filters either but they’re still decent
Great Video! I noticed you have thoroughly tested the Apex Shark line, specifically the AZ1000 and AX951. But I have never seen you mention the AX912! Shark lists this as an Apex "Speed" vacuum and it seems to be a smaller, lighter Apex DuoClean Powered Lift-Away. I'm trying to decide between the Apex AX912 and your favorite NV800, which seem to have a lot in common. Both are DuoClean, Powered Lift Away, and of the "Speed" line. Both are similar weight at 14.8lb and 14.5lb respectively. One of the big differences however is the AX912 appears to have a smaller motor (7.5 amp) than the NV800 series (9.2 amp). Have you tested the AX912? Any chance you can get one in for review?
Gotta say, I love your videos. My huge problem with every shark I've owned (and notedly taken meticulously good care of) lost power gradually over time. By time I was pushing two years, they performed no better than a budget vac. The longterm value in Shark just isn't there.
I have to say my experience has been different. We have used Sharks of various types nearly daily with our cleaning business and haven't noticed declines in power. However with sharks there are things to check to keep that from happening. For example the metal grate In the bust bin must be kept free of buildup which is the most common cause of loss of suction other than clogs or hose breaks.
@@rickslife I've had multiple Shark Navigators with loss of suction due to hose breaks, really just by bad design. Newer models have corrected many faults of the older ones. The other thing is keeping the filters and canisters cleaned. Every few months, take the time to clean everything out, and check for bad hoses, and your Shark will probably run fine.
@@VacuumWars Totally agree! The Sharks, or the one I have, I keep the grate clean, the round filter in my particular model, and a flat filter. Then of course the HEPA filter but that's never been an issue.
I am a director of a commercial cleaning company. We only use sharks. Our cleaners are pretty rough on them, and they hold up well to the abuse. Troubleshooting resolves any issues I've experienced.
im not convinced the shark is a deep cleaning beast when compared to kirby and kenmore. my carpets are old and original so the dirt is deeply embedded. i dont care about the weight so much as the power to deep clean.
Thanks for review. I am trying to make decision on what to buy. I have Sebo X series, handle broke because of transporting to other location. It is great vacuum. I wanted to buy Sebo Felix but I am surprised how low it scored. Before Sebo I had Kenmore, Shark and they were throw away vacuums. Shark was actually worst-like leaf blower moving particles away from vacuum! So my questions are many: 1. What happened to Shark brand and can quality be trusted, what is their target customer? I would love cheaper vacuum cleaner, but it's not going to be cheaper if it stops working in 2 years, or has to be serviced. 2. I read somewhere that suction is not everything. Meaning suction flow doesn't translate necessary to better dust pick up. I would love to know more about this. 3. How long did you use these vacuums and how often? 4. I read so many confusing reviews on Dyson! I am surprised there is HEPA system. I would love if you run cost of filter replacements per year or how easy is to clean/maintain them. Again with Sebo, it has bags, but they are cheap because Sebo packs so much in the bag. When bag is full, it is truly full. I understand with Dyson, it is just dumping dirt in garbage and what are health effect on breathing and spreading dust? As you can see I am thoroughly confused about which vacuum to pick. I want quality and long lasting. Thanks for any additional information. I like your testing. I just wished to have more background story on each vacuum use and brand.
First let me say that Sebo's are great despite these tests. No the Felix doesnt have HEPA filtration but its still REALLY good at filtration and is a very versatile vacuum. I do think they are overpriced though. With regard to Shark, well they are probably making the most money right now and they seem to spend a LOT on R&D. I like their commitment to sealed system HEPA filtration on most of their models. I personally have Sharks with our cleaning business for years , and they hold up very well in that demanding environment. We absolutely LOVE Shark DuoCleans and probably wont be using another type for our cleaning business for the foreseeable future. I cant speak to your specific issue with blowing debris around, I would need more info, but its not something I have experienced. Bagged vs bagless is a debate Im not invested in, they each have their pros and cons. I have heard a lot of good things about the super high end Riccar / Simplicity vacs, Im sure Ill get around to testing them soon, but that might be something to look into. I didnt like the Miele upright at all but a lot of people swear by the canisters.
@@VacuumWars thank you so much! You are the best! I will be following your tests and probably buy Shark since you like it. I agree about Miele, performance is very low. That vacuum is truly overpriced! It is so great you test so many vacuums. Your channel is the most comprehensive! Thank you again!
How did you score the v10 for cord length...also it's not really fair to judge a vacuums overall performance then throw in a bad score for price, just judge it on actual performance and leave out the price.
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One thing not mentioned is quality and longevity. Can't speak for the other models but I've gone through 2 Sharks in 4 years. I picked up a used Meile ands it's worked flawless for me so far. The build quality can't compare.
you can't go wrong with Miele or a Sebo
@@user-yk5ln8lp2v if your on a budget a marketplace kirby is still better then any of the shark or dyson garbage featured in this video. hell 1970's kirby will perform better then shark trash. shark = throw away. the sebo felix he reviewed is an excellent machine and he doesnt give it justice
I just bought a Sebo Felix the other day, and couldn't be happier. It also has a lift away mode as well, but you gave it no points. I paid $599 for the Sebo, not much more than the Dyson which you gave 15 points, but 0 to the Felix. You could have also given the Sebo extra points for its 10 year warranty. My last vacuum was a Shark, and it was awful with pet hair. I would constantly have to stop vacuuming to cut hair out of the roller. But the worst was it constantly getting clogged before it even made it until the dust bin. Maybe it was the model I had, but it was enough to keep me from ever buying a Shark again. If people think a Shark is better than a Sebo, they clearly have never used one.
Is your Felix bagged? I am pretty sure Performance Reviews does testing on particulates and even though the Hepa filter is on a shark they often leak around that hepa. Performance reviews has tested a lot of sharks and won't give them a pass for that reason. Plus you don't have to worry about the dust bin dust cloud every time you empty it because you have it all bagged. How easy is taking the Felix roller out for cleaning?
he gets paid by dyson.
@@Susan70003 Performance reviews is an idiot and fraud
@@Oorrgix he gets paid by shark. Doesn’t make his testing totally useless but you have to consider unintentional bias
His shilling knows no end.
Pet hair doesn't just sit on the floor waiting to be vacuumed! A real pet owner knows that pet hair is like a needle and weaves its way into carpets, sofas and anywhere else it seems to land!
I did stomp on the pet hair for a while before vacuuming but you are right. its much harder in the real world.
@@VacuumWars Tests vs. Real world is always a factor, but I think you all tried to be fair. As a central vac owner, I'm all about upgrading that rather than getting a noisy heavy thing to push around. Although I'm not in the market for anything vacuum related, I appreciate the technology. A good CV is like a hot rod, you can accessorize it however you want, upgrade the motor power, etc.... and that's my style.
They should make this again but do it right this time get that pet hair in the carpet bitch come to my house and test it out cream carpet and a black dog that’s a good old test for them.
oh my god I can't stand when I find my cats or dogs hair basically sewn into my clothes lmao like wtf HOW
Exactly what I was thinking.....
2:24 LMAO The dyson was hard to push because you were stepping on the power cable LOL😂😂😂
Good catch. I have three Dyson's The DC27 pet, the DC28 pet and the DC25 pet. The DC25 is the easiest to push as its a Ball style with freshly cleaned filters on thick rug but the DC27 pet & DC28 pet get ridiculous hard to push & pull with freshly cleaned and not so clean filters on any rug but the DC28 pet is by far the worst. I've sent it in to Dyson for repair and a week later it became the biggest waste of money. It has to be a design issue. Heres the kicker I have my grandmother's 1929 Hoover upright and eventhough it doesn't have a HEPA filter it out performs all three of my Dyson's for it age. Lol Hoover still has some parts available.
That’s hilarious, had did everyone on their side miss that?? Lol
I don't know why I'm watching this, I have no intentions of buying a vacuum anytime in the near future
Lol I dont know but Im glad your here.
I honestly just love reviews and knowing that if I needed to buy a vacuum - I know which one to get lol always be prepared.
We got like a dyson 3 years ago so we got a while to go plus we don’t have carpet lol
Probably Because it’s satisfying
Lol 😄
Same. Hahaha
I bought the Shark Apex Duo months ago based on these tests. Hands down best vacuum i’ve ever owned.
Rob Banta what’s the model number? I want to buy it!
I have the Shark..the Shark..can't remember the - SHARK RICKET. I live it. I have another Shark, too. Hands down the best.
Me too...but my teen sons broke mine and it couldn't be fixed. Apparently Sharks are meant to be replaced, not repaired. That was an incredible downer to me. I'm torn...because it really was the best vacuum I've had, and I love my Shark Steam Mop....I have a problem with the idea of not being able to repair, just from a waste standpoint alone.
my issue with shark is the warranty... 6 months? come on, tells me they don't stand behind their product.. That's literally the only thing holding me back.
Wow that’s good to know
I have to give a huge "THANK YOU!!" to this channel for helping us decide what vacuum we should get. We love our Shark Navigator but after a few too many falls down the stairs and children stepping on the chord while vacuuming it was time to replace and upgrade. We have four cats, two of whom shed A LOT and needed a vacuum that would handle everything we needed it to handle. We ended up getting the Shark Apex Power Lift Away with Zero M. We love this thing! We also lucked out as we got a free bonus with the motorized pet brush. Our living room carpet looks revitalized already. Thanks for all your help.
Yes the two other really important features of a vacume cleaner are the ability to not get clogged up and how easy it is to clear the clog and how ear piercingly loud it is and nice to operate it is
I spent a couple hours researching and comparing reviews on a couple of these vacuums. Watching this one video made it all so clear in 5 minutes!! I know what I need!! Bless you!!
Sonja Riddle exactly..could have just watched one of these now I feel dumb
what do you need ?
Agree! That was my experience as well. I thought I wanted a Dyson and now I see Shark's are way better!
Some feedback (for this but most vacuum video reviews). With pet hair pickup, it looks like someone dumped clumps of hair on the floor. That's completely unrealistic. German Shepherd owners know this.
five40kix I have a 140 white wolf hound and I concur! The hair needs to be rubbed in and interwoven with the carpet lol only way I ca. Get the hair out of my truck is with an actual wire dog brush and a lot of grunt work
Omg I thought I was the only one, it baffled me when I got my pup.
Ugh yes. I have two german shepherds and I have to vacuum several times a day to avoid dog hair tumbleweeds.
five40kix . If you want to make a more realistic test video go right ahead. To me, The point of this video is to standardize conditions to keep results objective.
To be frank, if you have a dog or cat indoors, you should be vacuuming, ideally,daily to every other day at the least.
Australian shepherd and husky owners know this too
Wish I'd known about this channel before I bought my vacuum. It's still oddly relaxing to watch though.
I really appreciate it! Thanks for stopping by!
I love my Shark vacuum. I am sharing this with you because I used to not care about my vacuum but I bought a Shark Navigator a few years back, I accidentally dropped it and a small plastic piece broke that allows the vacuum to swivel. I called the company to see if I could buy a replacement part but instead they paid for me to ship the vacuum back to them and sent me a new one. I could not believe they did that for me because it was my fault I broke it but they said it was more important to them that I have a great vacuum that is not broken even if it was my error that caused it to break. I have been a loyal customer since that moment not just because of their customer service but because they have great products. I now own 3 Shark vacuums one for each floor of my home, my oldest vacuum is used in my basement, my rotator upstairs and my duo clean on the main floor. I would have to say I love the duo clean the most because it picks up anything with the dual rollers and it is so lightweight. FYI Update. Now, I even bought the newest shark IQ robot vacuum with self empty and wow do I love that thing. My floors are always clean, it is expensive but worth every penny.
My mom just threw out our lightest shark because it kept making a burning smell and was probably missing a part of the filter since we last washed it. Seemed like a waste to me and still does to just throw something away without trying to fix it.
The information about SHARK COMPANY IS SO IMPORTANT. COULD YOU SAY AS A CONSUMER WHICH SHARK PICKED UP ALL THE HAIRS WITH OUT TANGLED BRUSH?!!
He never talks about how good vacuums are at keeping their filters from clogging and how easy they are to maintain and clean
At minute 3:14 should be clear
This is because only 2 of them here are good. The kenmore and the sebo Felix. Both are great machines. The others here or completely trash.
What do you do when the roller quit . I have the power Lift-Away does it have a belt if so how do I change it and get to it . This is driving me crazy!!!!
This is a Shark Vacuum about 1 1/2 old in new condition but I need help please??
@@ad-deen772 You mean where he talks about HEPA filter? I think Sam meant the premotor filters like the Shark. They have foam premotor filters that have to be cleaned FREQUENTLY or the vacuum loses suction.
Unbelievable. Someone who put out what I was looking for in comparisons. Thank you.
My wife and three daughters means that I blow through brush rollers. I would love to see a review of which vacuum was best at avoiding long hair and string wrapping around the bearings on the ends of the brush roll.
probably the zero M.
Simplicity or Riccar vacuum with a metal brusroll. It's gonna cost a LOT but hair just glides right off.
Ohhhh, me too!!
get a royal vacuum and call it a day
The felix has a easily removable brush
This is the best vacuum I’ve ever had! I was hesitant because of the price, but it is well worth it! This vacuum is versatile and is great at picking up both human and pet hair. I love that I can quickly change configuration to get under a couch or bed without turning it off. It is a fantastic product! Very happy with it and will absolutely be a repeat customer.
I am so glad I found your channel! I just posted a rant to my friends with a link after seeing an ad for the Shark APEX DuoClean w/ Zero M Powered Lift-Away. "Is anyone else obsessed with vacuum cleaners? I have recently admitted that I am, and have been since Otter became the first in a series of large, double-coated, very long-haired dogs sharing our homes. I've gone through so many vacuums - cannister, shop, upright, bagless, bagged - but our combo of conditions have thwarted them all. The latest (Kenmore Elite 31150) lasted for fewer than five uses. No pet tool attachment has ever worked beyond the first use. I've even drawn up diagrams of my ideas for vacuum cleaner improvement inventions! Here's my latest flirtation. How much do you want to bet that Annabelle's hair can defeat the Zero M feature within five minutes? But part of me still holds out hope..." So your review has given this two-huge-fluffy-long-haired-perpetually-shedding-dog-household hope.
Lol, I think the Apex will hold up a lot better than the Kenmore, and that you will really enjoy the Duoclean feature. The pet tool on the Kenmore is REALLY bad, it gets clogged just by looking at pet hair. I dont know if you got the motorized tool with the Apex but if so its a really nice attachment.
So did you get the Zero M, does it work?
Excellent video! We bought the shark Apex duo clean with zero m after watching this video and we have never encountered a better vacuum in our lives! That thing is incredible, easy to clean, easy to use, just badass! Thanks for the reviews!
Adam Edwards are you still in love with the Shark Apex after 7 months?
@@yazmindoesnails absolutely! I actually say at loud how much I love this vacuum every time I use it. Still!
@@acedwards87 how are the tiny wheels up at the front near the orange roller holding up? 5 star reviews everywhere... But 1 stars are everywhere over the wheels breaking down in no time. Shark doesn't sell the 5 cent wheels so ppl have to buy the heafld for $100. One guy gave up and just 3d printed his own tires over and over.
@@razetw I honestly haven't had any issue with the wheels. That's really frustrating for those that are experiencing that though!.... Maybe go through best buy like we did and get a warranty? That way if it does crap out you can get it replaced easier than having to wrestle with the hold unit.
Would love to see Shark's filter after vacuuming all that sand :D
The best vacuum for animal hair is a broom with thick soft rubber or silicone bristles like hair stylists use them on their smooth floors, works on carpet as well.
I wouldn't feed hair to a vacuum cleaner on purpose, I avoid as much as I can.
I own the apex zero M & agree its pretty great, for a vacuum. If you sign up for their marketing emails then wait for the 20-25% off sales, they are not that expensive at all. That little motorized brush is great as well & has a storage spot on the vac for it.
I purchased my Apex Zero M specifically because of your in-depth reviews. I absolutely love this vacuum. It has been a been a nice upgrade from our NV501 we've had for 3 years.
Thanks for this. Living in a medium size home with a large dog and 2 cats this is very helpful. I was thinking it might also be useful to test pick up of Kitty litter. I’ve found that this seems to be the one annoying item that my Dyson seems to pick up about 80% of and then shoots the rest around the room.
The anti tangle tech looks great and about time too! Hair tangles are the bane of all power heads.
Bagless machines lose sucktion after use because it clogs the pores... Also the Sebo is the only one with height adjustment which I noticed u didn't use. Thus not having to lower sucktion for better pick up on thick carpets.
Any shark with the duo brush system will be your best choice. Those two brushes are amazing on bare floors and carpet. Amazing stuff.
The Felix actually has HEPA filters you can buy. So I guess add that and then it’s a sealed and hepa filter
I can’t even find them
You should test LONG pet hair. I have 2 great pyrenees and up until this video the only option for a vacuum was the bissell pet hair eraser (might try that new anti tangle shark vacuum). Any other vacuum i'd have to clean the brush roll completely after each use or it would literally get to packed and start to melt the plastic (happened to the multiple dysons we tried). Thanks for the video, very helpful.
Yeah Im sure other companies will be coming out with similar anti tangle brushes soon. Thanks for stopping by!
So glad my dogs have short hair :-). I do have dogs to thank for turning me into a vacuum nut.
My wife and three daughters means that I blow through brush rollers. I would love to see a review of which vacuum was best at avoiding long hair and string wrapping around the bearings on the ends of the brush roll.
FosterParnell i have long pet hair and have both a shark left away and a shark duo clean flexology (cordless) both are amazing vaccumes although i would recommend not going cordless unless you are willing to buy two batteries. Also wait a while as shark have frequent offers on both the cordless and non cordless vacuums
@@matrowe6736 I would not recommend shark without "Zero-M" anti-tangle technology. I have the P50 cordless and like it a lot. But the brush roll needs frequent cleaning even without long pet hair. 2 Great Pyrenees? Can't imagine the amount of work it must be keeping them clean and cleaning up after them.
After watching a few of your videos, I've settled on the Apex. Thanks!
Pistachio is it working good ?
I love the Shark Apex with the True Pet upgrade!
I am so glad I stumbled upon this video before buying a vacuum. I was already planning on getting a Shark navigator pro, but seeing this introduced me to the existence of the True Pet version! Definitely buying that instead.
The bissell and sebo both have sealed systems for pet odors
Can we have an update for pet hair now? Its been almost 4 years, I'd love to see you guys do an update now that we are a couple of models ahead
I've been using the bissel pet hair eraser for 3 years and I love it and it still works as good as the first time I used it.
Good to hear this.
I just bought one.
Just took it out if the box.
Anxious now to try it out.. after my morning coffee 😊
I appreciate you doing all these vacuum tests and being short but thorough and straight to the point great for research and it doesn’t drag on. I’ll know what to buy for Black Friday thank you
Thanks, I really appreciate it! And thanks for stopping by!
I personally do not believe the deep cleaning results for the Kenmore.
One day I vacuumed my carpet with my Kenmore, then vacuumed it directly after with my Shark.
The Shark didn’t find a speck of dust or dirt afterwards
Do you have an updated video? Most of these links do not have new products or are no longer sold
Thank you so much for these videos. While researching vacuums the last few days there was no resource more comprehensive and influential than the videos you folks put out. Thank you so much for your help! (Went with the Shark Apex, by the way!)
I agree. It also helped me in my decision making.
I've owned some Bissells, hovers and eurekas. The shark I bought 2 years ago it's a beast. The suction is amazing and it's better than my shop vac. There are some things I don't like about it but they are minor. Shark Navigator lift away deluxe. I like to put a dry sheet on top of the HEPA to freshen the air.
thats a good idea about the dyer sheet.
Now use them for 10 years and try this again there’s only one that won’t be in the land fill and it’s the one made in Germany SEBO and I can with out a doubt say the sebo cleans carpets better
Been buying used Miele and man are those amazing
I'd expect my vacuum to go to mars for $900.. damn
Lmao that vacuum better take flight straight to Mars!
I LOVE that this channel exists!!! Thank you so much for what you do
Kind of surprised there weren't any Hoover vacuums in the test, lol.
And really good videos but please consider showing the test results of each section for longer than a second or two. Maybe keep it on the screen and talk a little about each vacuum? 🙂
This is the best YT channel of all time
Dog pet owners also need to pick up stuffing from toys that have been chewed open! Perhaps add stuffing to your tests? 😊 (Side note: Our bagless Hoover Windtunnel does a horrible job with that. The stuffing gets jammed in the narrow space between the hose opening and metal “core” in the canister, then the hot metal core scorches the stuffing! We didn’t have an actual fire, fortunately, but it seems possible.)
Dang, I wish I watched this before I bought my Bissell pet last week.
Another thing that would be helpful in your videos is a summary on each vacuum at the end with final scores, but that would be a large time commitment when making the videos.
Good idea though for future videos.
Thanks for this video. 👏 This did help me in narrowing down the ones of interest. I had bought a Kenmore canister vacuum 2 years ago and from day 1 it hardly cleaned the rug. 😡 I didn't want to make the same mistake and go just by the name brand. Thanks again. 👍
I have a Dyson Ball "Animal" which is their upright designed for pet hair and it works great. It wasn't cheap but I've had it for several years and it still does the job. The "multi floor" wasn't designed for pet hair so it's inclusion here is puzzling.
I also find it suspicious that the animal was not included
Scared to ask where did you find so much pet hair.
Lol, I got it from a local pet groomer 😄
Vacuum Wars excuse me WTF?!
they just need to brush a Samoyed for about 10 strokes for that much hair
OMG funny how many people watch this channel like me every day keep me informed
i could see a husky
I got a Shark ad before this! LOL XD
I didn’t think this Apex infomercial would actually be right and beat Dyson, but here we have it, folks.
Looks like I'll be getting a shark. Just let me load up the boat first
No intentions of buying a vacuum but I like it bc it’s so satisfying to see the good vacuums just suck it up with no leave behind ha
Good to hear, and thanks for stopping by!
If you don't wan't to sneeze after vacuuming? Than get the "Shark Apex, Dyson V10, Kenmore Elite, & Shark True Pet".
Numatic's Hairo brush works SUPERB!! I don't see a Numatic in this test...
2 Huskies=Dyson V10. Thats whats happening.
When u must vacuum every 2 hours or so, u do NOT want a cord and u do want maneuverability since hair gets everywhere and under everything! Also V10 looked to clean the last carpet best of all to my eyes.
Thank u. I have two huskies and u helped me decide🙌🏽🤗
Every 2 hours sounds about right! But it's worth it
Isn't it amazing that dog hair even gets into places that the dogs don't go?
I bought the Sharp Apex in July of 2019. I have 5 large Sheepdogs. The hair was constantly wrapped around the roller and at one point when I went to clean the roller, once cleaned after turning it back on it began vibrating so loudly it sounded as if something in the components holding the roller in place became warped... not sure. It no longer would clean my carpets leaving debris that even the cheapest vacuum on earth could have picked up. This was about 9 months later. At any rate it was a complete waste of money and was sent to my husbands shop with cement floors to use because his employees don't mind the obnoxious loud sound it now makes. I will never buy another shark vacuum.
My Kirby gulps up dog hair like no other!
I’ve used a shark for years. I have 3 dogs, and 3 cats. (Big house). Carpet in most rooms, and always have my family’s dogs over as well. I have to vacuum all. The. Time. I will always choose a shark over the dyson. ALWAYS.
Which Shark do u recommend?
Could you say exactly what model of shark u R using u R so happy with? Does the brush get tangled hair? Is it with disposable bags? Hepa filter? I would absolutely appreciate it!
Wich one is your favorite steamer !
Thank you soooo much for your work. I learned a lot a lot through your channel about vacuums. Just very professional great job. !!!
Thank you very much!
I really appreciate how accurate and Professional you are with these vacuum reviews there’s is no one as good as you on UA-cam. 😀👊🏽💯% and I love Shark vacuums. I believe Shark is the king 🤴🏽 of price and performance
I would like to see this deeper pet hair test for robot vacuums.
I repair vacuums on the side and I own several Dysons, Orecks, and Sharks. My 2 Shark lift aways are powerful and they are easy to clean. Highly recommend the Sharks.
Wow, very thorough tests...thank you!
thank you for that video. now I know that I would buy the dyson V10. and I would also buy the sebo because it will last longer than any shark. my auntie has a sebo x1 and it is about 20 years old and it has never broken down
Yeah I wish I could think of a way to test for longevity.
Can't believe that Kenmore got a better final score than Sebo
How come you don't do any higher end vacuums? You seem to only test the stuff you can get on Amazon.
how much does suction matter vs how the brush aggravates dirt below. For example, how good is it at cleaning carpets compared to riccar or c3 miele? i had seen the shark apex video, so curious about this!
How would Miele compare to these
That shark really did quite well considering the price they sell at! I hate Dyson, I've never seen so many problems with any other upright bagless. How does the shark compare with the high end bag canister vacs like the Miele c2 that people seem to rave about? Is that really worth the extra investment for someone with two dogs and two floors to clean, and a mix of hardwood and high pile carpet?
Bag-less Vacuums are quite popular, but the Bissell one we tried, was quite messy when we emptied it and clogged filters that we had to clean or replace. Unless there are differences to consider, so far we prefer our bagged unit. It would be good to see a comparison, I heard one of the Dysons uses cleanable filters?
Thank you.
Tony
The Felix, I am pretty sure is bagged. I think someone said the roller is easily removable for cleaning off long human hair. Watch a review on the Felix by Performance Reviews on you tube. I believe he does particulate testing as well.
My vacuum came in 7the. It's getting heavy in my age bracket. That's why I'm shopping for the robots. That's for your show. I really appreciate knowing all this.
I already killed a Shark and Bissell. My Kenmore canister - bagged vacuum has so far been the best and I bought it at the second hand store for $10.00. I walk by the Vacuum Repair Shop and it is lined with Dysons, Sharks and Bissells. 8 Border Collies, 3 humans, one cat and a farm means lots of dust and fur. The Shark Navigator didn't even last 6 months, the Bissell lasted a year and the older Kenmore Elite Canister is heading into 3 years here and who knows how many before we bought it.
I had a shark professional top of the line and thought it was great. That is until I got the Dyson ball animal 2. I cannot believe the suction power. It is incredible. I have thick carpet and two dogs and they both shed and it picks it up. You wouldn’t believe the amount of stuff that the dyson picks up. It sucks so hard I can’t go over rugs or it sucks them up. The shark won’t do that. Is it the best? I don’t know. I do know that it works very well. Also, I have really thick carpet and my dyson never bogs down.
I’ve got a Border Collie and an Australian Shepherd. Indoor/outdoor dogs that use a doggy door. I vacuum every other day. The number one feature in a vacuum that dog owners like me must have is that which keeps the dog hair from wrapping around the rotating brush. Period. I’ve got the Shark Apex Upright. Best vacuum for dog hair. No question about it.
kilted911 wow. I'm jealous you got 2 wonderful doggie breeds. The dogs alone are a FT job
SEBO all the way for a deep clean, good build quality and durability plus hygienic diet disposal.
I tested the Sebo 2 times on the Deep clean test and each time it had a pretty lackluster showing. I love Sebo and was rooting for it, but it just didnt have as good of a showing as I hoped.
@@VacuumWars at what number was the brush roll set at?
I have a refurbished Dyson V8 Absolute being shipped to me now. My decision was largely based off of your excellent reviews. I would have loved the V10, but the V8 was at an incredible price and seems very nearly as good. Thanks for all of your vids!
I think you are right, the V8 is very close to the V10, and might be the 2nd best cordless vac out there.
The new vacuum will be replacing a Simplicity I've had for quite a few years. Looking forward to ditching the cord and giving the V8 a proper workout; the dog hair is forming tumbleweeds : )
As a Shark owner all I can say is they DO NOT LAST. I had hoses that were barely used, vacuum used almost strictly in upright carpet mode, failing within a year. If someone has a Shark and claim it's the best vacuum they've ever had then they have not had that much experience with vacuums. In fact you can even check other channels for how shit breaks on them. Their hoses suck, and not in the good suction way. They fail quickly. They may have hit on something with the Zero M and how it keeps pet hair from wrapping but that doesn't negate the failure of components that shouldn't fail as fast as they do. I'll take having to clean a beater bar occasionally over parts that fail way before they should.
I wish you would do more carpet testing for pet hair. On hard floor, pet hair is just like any other dust and dirt and isn't hard to vacuum or sweep up. Carpet is another story, and IMO a good pet hair vacuum should pick all of it up from the carpet, as that's where it really becomes embedded and is not easy to clean.
nothing has better price/performance ratio than a Dyson V7 absolute or V8 for more performance/bigger bin, V10 still too expensive and V6 too small.
And we clean everything in our house with 200qm+, mostly hard floor, but also often on the few carpets and couch since we have 3 cats.
its so nice to clean much different places with a lightweight cordless vac.
Question about the V10 - Did the brushroll get tangled with debris any more than the Sharks with "0 M"? I'll bet it didn't and Dyson doesn't even have to call it a feature. 0 M is a fix for a defect, not a feature, IMO.
No it didnt get tangles either. I should have considered that!
Can you make a review on the Bissell Powerglide Lift Off Pet Plus please?
Thank you. Very informative. As are your reviews of the individual vacuums.
I don’t have any pets but I just want a vacuum that sucks up dust really well. Would a pet vacuum be good for that?
In the Sebo review video you poured flour under a rug. The Sebo beat the Shark in that test but failed your deep clean test. I own a Dyson DC 07, Shark NV22 and Dyson V8 Absolute. I'm thinking of returning the Dyson and getting something else but I don't know what to get. I'd like to replace all the units I have.
Well the Sebo didnt fail the deep clean test exactly, its still a great vac.
Our apex zero m is absolutely wonderful! Have the kenmore also, but the shark is clearly the next generation.
Your comparison videos helped me out! I purchased a Shark Apex and I freaking love it! Thanks!
I just ordered one yesterday!
@@cathyvictor507, you will love it!
@@BGenious I've used my vacuum a couple of times since I got it. Wow, this thing is amazing! It's the best vacuum I've ever had!
How could the Sebo perform so poorly on filtration when it has an S class filter and is sealed? What do you think the flaw is?
The Sebo doesn’t have the greatest filters because they are quite porous so let ultra fine particles through and they don’t exactly have seals on their filters either but they’re still decent
Great Video! I noticed you have thoroughly tested the Apex Shark line, specifically the AZ1000 and AX951. But I have never seen you mention the AX912! Shark lists this as an Apex "Speed" vacuum and it seems to be a smaller, lighter Apex DuoClean Powered Lift-Away. I'm trying to decide between the Apex AX912 and your favorite NV800, which seem to have a lot in common. Both are DuoClean, Powered Lift Away, and of the "Speed" line. Both are similar weight at 14.8lb and 14.5lb respectively. One of the big differences however is the AX912 appears to have a smaller motor (7.5 amp) than the NV800 series (9.2 amp). Have you tested the AX912? Any chance you can get one in for review?
Gotta say, I love your videos.
My huge problem with every shark I've owned (and notedly taken meticulously good care of) lost power gradually over time. By time I was pushing two years, they performed no better than a budget vac. The longterm value in Shark just isn't there.
I have to say my experience has been different. We have used Sharks of various types nearly daily with our cleaning business and haven't noticed declines in power. However with sharks there are things to check to keep that from happening. For example the metal grate In the bust bin must be kept free of buildup which is the most common cause of loss of suction other than clogs or hose breaks.
I’ve never had a Shark vacuum lose power. Not even sure how it could happen.
@@rickslife I've had multiple Shark Navigators with loss of suction due to hose breaks, really just by bad design. Newer models have corrected many faults of the older ones. The other thing is keeping the filters and canisters cleaned. Every few months, take the time to clean everything out, and check for bad hoses, and your Shark will probably run fine.
@@VacuumWars Totally agree! The Sharks, or the one I have, I keep the grate clean, the round filter in my particular model, and a flat filter. Then of course the HEPA filter but that's never been an issue.
I am a director of a commercial cleaning company. We only use sharks. Our cleaners are pretty rough on them, and they hold up well to the abuse. Troubleshooting resolves any issues I've experienced.
Thank You!
I just got the Shark Apex! Great purchase.
im not convinced the shark is a deep cleaning beast when compared to kirby and kenmore. my carpets are old and original so the dirt is deeply embedded. i dont care about the weight so much as the power to deep clean.
I've had shark apex for 2 weeks and it won't turn on. It was ok when it was working, not as good as my Dyson
Ok let’s see clean the hose filter brushroll and every thing you see clean it and make sure the hose is plugged in
I did a video on my channel showing how much dust and hair the bissell cleanview vacuum left behind on my carpets vs a Hoover. It's insane.
Thanks for review. I am trying to make decision on what to buy. I have Sebo X series, handle broke because of transporting to other location. It is great vacuum. I wanted to buy Sebo Felix but I am surprised how low it scored. Before Sebo I had Kenmore, Shark and they were throw away vacuums. Shark was actually worst-like leaf blower moving particles away from vacuum! So my questions are many: 1. What happened to Shark brand and can quality be trusted, what is their target customer? I would love cheaper vacuum cleaner, but it's not going to be cheaper if it stops working in 2 years, or has to be serviced.
2. I read somewhere that suction is not everything. Meaning suction flow doesn't translate necessary to better dust pick up. I would love to know more about this.
3. How long did you use these vacuums and how often?
4. I read so many confusing reviews on Dyson! I am surprised there is HEPA system. I would love if you run cost of filter replacements per year or how easy is to clean/maintain them. Again with Sebo, it has bags, but they are cheap because Sebo packs so much in the bag. When bag is full, it is truly full. I understand with Dyson, it is just dumping dirt in garbage and what are health effect on breathing and spreading dust?
As you can see I am thoroughly confused about which vacuum to pick. I want quality and long lasting. Thanks for any additional information. I like your testing. I just wished to have more background story on each vacuum use and brand.
First let me say that Sebo's are great despite these tests. No the Felix doesnt have HEPA filtration but its still REALLY good at filtration and is a very versatile vacuum. I do think they are overpriced though.
With regard to Shark, well they are probably making the most money right now and they seem to spend a LOT on R&D. I like their commitment to sealed system HEPA filtration on most of their models. I personally have Sharks with our cleaning business for years , and they hold up very well in that demanding environment. We absolutely LOVE Shark DuoCleans and probably wont be using another type for our cleaning business for the foreseeable future. I cant speak to your specific issue with blowing debris around, I would need more info, but its not something I have experienced.
Bagged vs bagless is a debate Im not invested in, they each have their pros and cons. I have heard a lot of good things about the super high end Riccar / Simplicity vacs, Im sure Ill get around to testing them soon, but that might be something to look into. I didnt like the Miele upright at all but a lot of people swear by the canisters.
@@VacuumWars thank you so much! You are the best! I will be following your tests and probably buy Shark since you like it. I agree about Miele, performance is very low. That vacuum is truly overpriced! It is so great you test so many vacuums. Your channel is the most comprehensive! Thank you again!
Have I watched this yet??? HAPPY NEW YEAR
Its one of my favorites! It took me long enough.
How did you score the v10 for cord length...also it's not really fair to judge a vacuums overall performance then throw in a bad score for price, just judge it on actual performance and leave out the price.