Apex Duo Clean with Zero-M Powered Lift-Away

re> dyson gen 5 and yes it pulled a tonnnn of stuff out of the carpet ... Really? The shark apex (plug-in) has higher suction, and better rollers than the dyson. How is this possible?

I had a Shark Apex that served me well for 7 years before it died and then I bought a Sebo E3, mostly due to this sub. I've been using the Sebo for a little over a year now. There are a lot of days I miss that Shark. I've thought about this a lot while vacuuming: The Sebo feels like you told a group of highly skilled engineers to design a long lasting and great performing vacuum, but those engineers had never actually used a vacuum before. Conversely the Shark absolutely nailed how people want to use a vacuum, but it seems like the engineers had never built a vacuum before. There are just so many things about the Shark that were great, innovative ideas that I wish the Sebo had. Even basic things like lights which people said I wouldn't miss but I absolutely do. Or a brushroll that doesn't get constantly tangled. Or a wand that doesn't fall over. I know the DuoClean brushroll gets some hate but even with pets I didn't find the maintenance as bad as my Sebo's tangles and I feel like it did a better job on hard floors than my Sebo even with the Sebo's nicer hard floor head. But I love the bags. If my Sebo died and I had to get another vacuum it would be very hard to go back to bagless vacuum.

Owner of 4 giant breeds (Newfoundland/St Bernard’s). Get a carpet rake!!! Game changer for us. You use it prior to vacuuming to get the largest amount of hair off the carpet. Love my Shark Apex. Works as both canister and upright vacuum.

I have an old Shark Apex AZ1002 that has done amazingly for five years, and it's still running strong. I get Shark probably make them a bitch to service/repair, however for the price, performance, and quality. I'm extremely happy with it and nothing is broken on it. Reddit likes to hate. They hate the vacuum wars guy a lot, but he does seem to be a by-the-numbers guy. If you know you like Miele then there's no reason to watch him. Ultimately, what matters if you're happy with the vacuum and that you want to use it regularly.

Shark Apex does really great with pet hair. It has a metal comb like piece in front to the roller brush. It moves well, has great auction, can be used to go under beds and furniture. If you ever need parts and filters grab them on eBay they’re cheaper. It’s like 300-350 full retail but I bet you can get a used on or open box on eBay much cheaper. Like $100-150. I was very satisfied with this vac and I’ve had it like six years without issue. It’s the first vacuum I purchased in 40 years. I’ve always just repaired shit I find on the curb lol.