Shark APEX DuoClean with Self-Cleaning Brushroll Powered Lift-Away Upright Vacuum - Espresso

I love this vacuum, it does everything I need it to do. It has lights so you can see what you’re vacuuming, it has the different floor options so you can go from the carpet to the hardwood with ease. It’s a little heavier then other vacuums I have had but as I use it I got use to it. I love the ability to take off certain pieces to clean it and make sure your brushes are always clean and if anything gets stuck you can pop off the cover and get it out super easy. I have tile, high pile carpet and low pile carpet so this vacuum has made it easy to clean up messes or just cleaning with ease, the cord is really long which I like because we have a bigger home, the container is smaller so it fills up faster but it doesn’t bother me. Im super happy with this purchase.

I have owned a few vacs including the ones with the washer. I borrowed and have used a few good ones and wow, this was amazing to the touch, no sweat transitioning and literally cleaned the entire area rug, 8X7 in less than 3 minutes. The rug was filthy full of rabbit and dog hair and of course, dust and all sort of broken toys. Big to small debris and man, i just love the thing. I also used the upholstery’s accessory As well as the crevice and pet thingy. Totally Impressed by this beautiful creation of Shark. Worth the price. The only battle will be how long this thing will last. I will give update later

I have a cleaning company over 10 years specialized at high end luxury condos .I purchased 2 Sharks Apex vacuum cleaner and they are amazing !!! Very powerful , easy to navigate , light in the hand , extensions are great for vacuuming all baseboards And saving a lot of time . I highly recommend to all my clients Sark Apex !

This thing is great. Replaced my worn out vacuum with this one. I found an attachment so I could vacuum my ceiling fan blades and other flat surfaces. My only complaint I wish it came with this attachment for dusting.

Needed a corded vacuum to replace a worn out Dyson and wanted to try out this Shark since I already have one of their cordless options. We have multiple vacuums from Dyson, Hoover, Shark and even an old Filter Queen to test this against. This one came very easy to assemble, just snap the head onto the main tube, set it upright, and slide the housing down on it until it clicks. Attach the hose to the main body and the handle to the main tube and you are pretty much done. There are hooks for winding the cord and it’s really long, a good bit longer than the one on either of the Dysons we have. There is also a powered mini brush that you can store on one of the attachment points on the main body, it even locks in place so it won’t fall off, and another attachment point on the other side to place one other attachment of your choosing “she wanted the crevice tool there”. There’s also a dusting brush and a brush/upholstery tool included, pretty much all the tools you really need to do a thorough cleaning. This vacuum is full sized, nothing really compact about it, and it’s pretty heavy, very heavy according to my wife and quite a bit heavier than the Dyson she liked using the most. I wanted her to give this a good try out since she’s used to that corded Dyson. Her first comment was the weight, but that quickly went away once she started using it as was extremely impressed with the amount of suction this thing has. The only other vacuum in the house even close to the amount of suction this thing has it my ShopVac in the garage, just an amazing amount of suction from this upright. The other surprising thing about it is, while having that kind of suction it’s quite a bit quieter than the other uprights we have and just as quiet as our larger stick type vacuums. There are three suction/power levels you can adjust, from bare floor, low pile, and thick pile carpet. Changing these around changes the brush speed and suction. There’s also an anti-hair device in this, it keeps hair from winding around the brush roll. I was skeptical at first but was amazed as there wasn’t any hair wrapped around the main roller. My wife has very long hair and after vacuuming I can always find a few strands wrapped around the rollers of our other vacuums, not a single one with this Shark, I was very impressed with that. Shark engineers finally put some decent headlights on this model, like our Shark cordless, and it’s a feature my wife didn’t realize was so nice to have until she started using it. She was also surprised that the handle, once you detach it, to use the hand tools, also has a single led light that lights up the area you are working on, just an excellent idea. My wife really likes having the ability to detach the main housing, “motor/dustbin”, from the handle and use it like you would a canister vac, “just no wheels”. This makes it very easy to carry around the body while sweeping under beds and furniture. She also used that along with the powered pet head to clean stairs. She was also impressed with the ease of cleaning the filters, nothing to twist, pull or uncover to get to the main ones. Just lift off the dust bin as you would when you empty it and there they sit right in the bottom of the main motor housing. Grab the plastic end that’s sticking up, lift, and the main filter comes right out. There’s a secondary filter pad underneath that with a nice tab for lifting it out. Then either go out and knock the dust out of them, or better yet, wash them out and let them dry overnight before putting back. The HEPA final filter is behind a cover on the front of the main body, just remove it and that filter lifts right out. Very simple filter maintenance, and you can find replacement filters very cheaply if you want to replace often. Before our first run with this I had vacuumed up a large 6x8' throw rug we have in our living room with our Dyson cordless. It’s very low pile and that Dyson always does a good job of getting the dog hair out of it. I went over it a few times, very carefully making sure I went over everything. We proceeded to run the Shark over it next, setting it on low pile. We both noticed how quiet the unit is even compared to the cordless Dyson. After going over the same area we pulled off the dust bin and were pretty amazed that it had a good handful of dog hair and a lot of very fine dust in it. The power of the unit and the extra suction really pulled the dirt out from even that low pile that should have been pretty clean already. So if you are looking for replacing your worn out vac, or just want something new with a lot of power this may be one to consider, the amount of suction it produces is pretty amazing and earns a 5 star easily.

Excitement typically doesn't come from house cleaning tools, but I was immediately impressed with this Shark Vacuum.  Though my previous Vacuum (the Bissell 9595A) has literally 12,000+ positive reviews, I instantly noticed the superior quality & function of the Shark. My Bissell is clearly intended to be more of a budget vacuum, but comparing it to the Shark I can now say with confidence that spending the extra money to get a more refined and feature rich vacuum is definitely worth it.  I vacuumed our loft with the Bissell and then went over the same area with the Shark and was blown away that the entire tank was quickly filled with all that the Bissell had missed. Look past the gimmicky presentation of the Shark because every feature works very well.  It maintains strong suction, has intuitive controls that are right on the handle, and each attachment actually works.  The vacuum is easy to use in the upright fashion and can also be used with the mechanical head attached to the hose while you carry the canister in hand (which helps a great deal with cleaning stairs).  It is also designed to come apart so removing clogs or replacing parts is a breeze. The vacuum does weigh just over 16 lbs. and does feel rather heavy. And, because the head is designed to pivot, it constantly feels as though the vacuum is trying to tip to one side.  The Shark has 3 filters which work quite well, but it does appear that they will eventually need to be replaced.  The user manual makes no mention of replacement - instead stating that each can each be washed. But, replacements will surely be needed as the Shark website sells the Foam & Felt Filter Kit for $15.95 and the HEPA filter for $19.95. I definitely recommend this Shark and have no doubt that it will be in our house for 10+ years. Replacement Info: Foam & Felt Filter = Model# XFF650 HEPA Filter = Model# XHF650 Front Soft Brush-roller = Model# 1173FT950 PROS: + Sturdy build quality + Includes a 5 year warranty + Strong suction that continues even when the canister is full + The Dual Roller system works well and does a good job of reducing the tangles from hair & string + LED lights on the handle which are quite helpful when using hand-held attachments + LED lights on the base of the vacuum are bright & functional + All grips are covered with rubber + Power button and carpet length options are easy to access as they are on the handle + 3 Filters work well in removing smells and more particulates than a HEPA filter alone + The vacuum is designed to be able to come apart / open easily.  This makes it much easier to remove clogs, or to clean / replace the rollers, etc. + Plenty of cord length + Can be used in the standard upright mode and then the vacuum head can also be attached to the end of the hose providing a greater reach. + The pet hair hand tool (that attaches to the hose) is actually motorized (and is not only powered by suction). + Canister is easy to release from the base of the vacuum and is easy to empty + The base of the vacuum sits perfectly on stairs (see attached picture) + Slightly quieter than the average vacuum Cons: - Dust canister is quite small and needs to be emptied frequently - Because the canister is plastic, static causes dirt to cling to the front window making the vacuum look dirty. - Motorized Pet Multi-tool does not have the same "Zero-M" feature that reduces hair from wrapping around the roller.  (This attachment sells for $59.99!  At such a high price, I would expect the same roller technology as the vaccuum.) - Vacuum is 16 lbs. and feels heavy - The wheels are plastic which makes the vacuum sound cheap when being used on hard floors. - The base of the vacuum is designed to pivot easily (which is nice in theory), but this makes it feel as though the front constantly wants to tip to one side or the other. - Attachments & replacement parts are expensive  - The vacuum only stores 2 attachments onboard, but comes with 4.

This is a great vacuum. A lot of my comparisons will be based against our Dyson that served us faithfully for the last 10 years. I will list pros and cons below. Pros: The headlights on both the main unit and the wand make the whole process much better. They are great for seeing things on the floor that you miss without them. As you can see from the attached photo the amount of hair and dirt in the bag is what I got out of the Shark immediately after I had vacuumed the same area with our Dyson. I was quite amazed at the amount of hair etc. the Dyson had missed. The Zero M process, however it works is great. I have vacuumed our whole house twice and there is virtually no hair buildup on the brush roller. It does almost seem to be almost self-propelled when vacuuming on carpet. We used the appliance tool to clean under our refrigerator and stove and I was quite embarrassed at how much was under them. The powered liftaway feature is great for doing things like stairs and along walls and ceilings. The powered pet hair tool works great and when you attach it to the wand it automatically turns on the headlight on the handle which is very handy. It is much quieter than our old Dyson as well. The onboard tool storage is very nice and easy to use. The shape of the brush head makes it easier to get close to walls and under things compared to our Dyson. Works very well for edge cleaning. Very easy to assemble and was using it 5 minutes after it came out of the box. Cons: The dust cup seems to be smaller than our Dyson was and is not as easy to empty It seems to be a little heavier to move around. Steering it does take a little getting used to. The more I use it the easier it is getting to be. The cord guide that you put the cord in on the side does not hold the cord very well. Overall I am very satisfied with the operation of this vacuum and would recommend it to friends. Seems to be well built and if it lasts as long as our Dyson did I will be very happy.

This is a great vacuum! This is my first experience with Shark, and it likely won't be my last. My house is primarily laminate flooring with a few area rugs. The DUO clean head on this vacuum does a fantastic job of cleaning and "buffing" the floor. The appear cleaner after using this vacuum than other laminate floor mops I've used in the past. hard to imagine a vacuum could do this type of cleaning to hardwood/laminate, but it does. The suction of this vacuum is also very impressive. This begins to lift up my dogs hair clumps from a few inches away, before the hose reached the actual area. I haven't had to clean out the brush yet with the few times I've vacuumed. This is a huge plus. Shark advertises "self unclogging" of hair and from what I can tell, this is valid! Smaller rugs, like in the bathroom, or runners are impossible to vacuum with this though. The suction and brush is so strong it sucks up the entire rug. I could not find a lesser setting to make this work. Ultimately shaking these our or throwing them in the wash is my method of cleaning these, not a huge drawback, but I wish there was a way to actually lessen the suction as needed. There are lights on the handles, so if vacuuming in darker rooms this make finding power and other settings a lot easier. The power plug is extremely long and sufficient for vacuuming stairs or other rooms without having to unplug too often. The vacuum is a little tight on maneuvering. The swivel of the head does not "turn" as much as I would like a vacuum of this caliper to do. It gets the job done, but I often move back and forth to get additional spots vs simply tilting more. Another minor annoyance that doesn't overly impact the function. The attachments are also very nice. There is a "duster" type attachment that when removing the wand from the main base, makes for a great way to clean ceiling fans and upper vents. The "pet" attachment is also excellent. It makes cleaning furniture and stairs very easy. It provides great brushing ability which far exceeded my experience with similar attachments on other vacuums in the past. The main canister is very easy to remove to empty the mess this has picked up. The filters do a great job of keeping everything you suck up inside the vacuum. Overall this vacuum is not overly loud. I would not call it "quiet" but I wouldn't expect many vacuums, especially with this type of suction to ever be "quiet". This vacuum is also relatively heavy in perspective to vacuums. Carrying up the stairs and even pushing it around, this thing has some weight to it. It is not a simple vacuum to just grab quickly for simple messes in the kitchen, or a quick use to get up a single fur ball from the dog. I feel that I have to intentionally want to vacuum before I actually decide to turn this on. I prefer a smaller, quicker handheld for those situations and reserve this for the more major jobs. Especially the though of taking this outside to vacuum the car seems daunting. Overall this is a workhorse vacuum for anyone who desires a serious beast of a machine. I would recommend pairing this with a smaller, lighter, "quick" appliance to really get the whole house, every need check box checked. If you only have one vacuum though, this will perform the job nicely and you will have a much cleaner house because of it.