The weird thing about being an adult is the things that make you excited. Kids get excited about candy, dress up, bubbles, etc.; adults get excited about kitchen gadgets and cleaning supplies. I ordered this vacuum a few days ago and I CANNOT WAIT for it to arrive!
Your reviews are a template for how reviews should be done. Not just vacuum reviews - ANY review. Clear information, good pacing, good footage, no filler. Exceedingly well done, sir.
@@crand20033 It’s very simple and they can just pop into the handle end or the longer wand/pole end. They don’t snap into place but I haven’t had any issues with the attachments coming off unintentionally. The connections are a cylinder shape.
I just bought this thing, and OMG!, this thing is POWERFUL! That self-propelled thing isn't a joke, and on the backpull, you can really feel it. Good luck with small throw rugs you might have in the kitchen or bathroom- this thing eats them alive, regardless of setting. Next time, I am going to use the smaller brush head for those. A 30'-foot cord is really nice, reducing the number of times I had to relocate the plug. The removable cannister with wand and brush were also kickass on the stairs, though even then the suction is unbelievable. I didn't find the noise level bad at all and the filters did their jobs. I really liked being able to switch between the different methods of operation without missing a beat. Just. Insane.
I was trying to decide on a new vacuum. I was trying to decide between the Vertex and the Apex. After watching your video I decided on the Vertex and now I'm weirdly excited about the arrival of my new vacuum. Being an adult is so weird....
Your expertise and enthusiasm are what prompted me to go and buy one. I’ve had my budget bissell for the past 11 years that I took great care of, but recently decided I needed to upgrade. Vacuumed my entire house with that, then the next night vacuumed all over it again with this new shark, and it picked up 2-3x as much. Impressive!
@@FernandoTorrera I don't have pet, just 2 kids under 3 which is better/worse in many ways. I do have Tile. This vacuum suction/flow is overkill for tile (unless you have super deep grout lines, then maybe you still need this), but it works really well on tile due to the brush head design. I can pick up moist rice and vegetable bits with it without any clogging issues. If all you have is tile, you might be better off with a battery powered vacuum for the convenience, but definitely get this if you have carpet and you want it to be truly clean.
Only 2 ways to make this vacuum better: A) Have a high and low suction power option: This thing is so extremely powerful with suction, it CANNOT be used on smaller light weight rugs. B) Better cord management (perhaps wrapping around the long wand in the back). You must take the entire cord off to do anything other than standard upright modes. And it is very annoying to have to bend over to remove and wrap the cord. It would be GREAT to be able to carry the unit up and down stairs in 2 pieces but you can't do that because you'll trip over the hanging cord.
Seems like a lot of people are waiting for that review aka ME! Lol I’m debating if I should get a Dyson or the vertex cordless, but with ALL THE BAD REVIEWS I HAVE READ IN REGARDS TO THE BATTERY GIVING UP ON THE DYSONS IM SCARED TO SPEND THAT MUCH MONEY ON A VACCUM THATLL ONLY LAST LESS THAN A YEAR
Arlet Martinez Okay, so I’ve been through SO many vacuums... I love Shark but I REALLY love Dyson. I’ve noticed a trend with Shark... they move on from models really fast... they’re always switching things up.... which in my opinion makes me worry about how long they’ll carry parts. Also, every shark I’ve had loses suction fast. Even with washing filters it seems like they’re never as good as day one. Now, my Dyson Animal Ball 2 and my Dyson Animal V8 have never lost suction, and I know I can rely on Dyson customer service. I bought my mom a V7 Motorhead and her battery did in fact die. Dyson sent one for free, no questions asked. I can’t speak for sharks service level as I’ve never had to escalate an issue but I can vouch for Dyson. They really are a great company.
I bought the Apex based on your reviews and have been unbelievably pleased with it's performance! This review of the Vertex is leaving me trying to find a need for 2 vacuums in my house 😅.
READ THIS VERTEX OWNERS/POTENTIAL BUYERS: We have a Shark Vertex as the workhorse of our house and after seven months, noticed a drop in performance. I took it out to the garage one nice afternoon and gave a quick inspection and cleaning. Here’s what we learned: 1. Disconnect the main parts of the vacuum (canister/body, hose, roller base, etc.) and clean as much as you can with a slightly damp cloth and some elbow grease. Avoid using an overly damp cloth or a soapy solution around the electrical components. Focus on the sealing areas where lids, doors, and latches meet. I found plenty of dirt/debris around the edges on ours. 2. Carefully disassemble the front soft roller. You’ll find debris (most likely hair) against the back of the housing that’ll need to be cleaned out. Inspect and clean the power fin roller and the wheels while you’re there. 3. Don’t forget the filters! In the base of the canister is a washable filter, a pre-filter, and on the underside of all that, the HEPA filter. As I didn’t have a replacement HEPA filter ready, I used a low PSI air compressor (can of air duster from your hardware store is cheaper) to gently blow out the HEPA filter. I gently hand washed the other two filters with luke-warm water and let them air dry out of direct sunlight. While they were drying, I wiped out areas in the canister where the filters rested and wiped down the rest of the vacuum, giving everything one last look-over. That night, I reassembled the vacuum and it worked like new! That 30 minutes of cleaning the vacuum made a big difference, and i’ve done it twice so far with my Vertex. Remember that though this thing is powerful and unique, it requires routine maintenance like every other vacuum to stay powerful and unique. If you use one vacuum frequently to clean your entire home AND deal with pet hair, that vacuum will need quick clean up more often to keep working for you. No vacuum of quality is maintenance-free, the Shark Vertex is no exception. Overall, 10/10! Best vacuum we’ve ever had and my allergies have never been more content! Just remember like a car, every good vacuum needs to be serviced the more it’s used. Also, the Shark Vertex MSRP for $499, but if you look around for a sale or find a legitimate coupon, you can get a brand new one for $299. Thank you Vacuum Wars! Excellent review!
The cleaning company I work for uses these daily. Some things I have noticed are that while they are very good vacuums, they wear down quickly. The wheels on the head begin to wobble and the smaller ones on the bottom break. If the belt snaps, you have to replace the entire head unit because it is completely enclosed. The rubber on the hard roller will shred and the soft roller pops out. Maybe these are not graded for commercial use?
Yeah these are consumer vacuums. Commercial use ones are more rugged and easier to repair. Recommend that to your boss and they'll see savings in the long run. Something like Miele
I just bought this vacuum at BestBuy for $249. It’s a fantastic vacuum! I had two Dysons before this Shark and I thought they were great. However, this vacuum moves a lot of air! This thing sucked up so much dirt I was shocked!!! On hard floors this machine runs laps around my Dyson. There are few features this vacuum has that makes it preferable, for me, over the Dyson. The lift away is awesome because it makes it so easy to clean under the beds and couches. Secondly, the duo clean is unstoppable with everything I vacuums up. However there are some things I don’t like about the vacuum. They are not deal breakers, but good to know about. First, the hose is short and the vacuum tips over. Yes, you can use it in lift away mode but that’s get tiring for long above ground cleaning jobs. Second, the dirt cup is to small. This vacuums pulls dirt from everywhere so it gets annoying to constantly need to empty the bin. Third, it is very tiring to vacuum large amount of carpets with this vacuum because it pulls against you. Lastly, the filter was already showing dirt after only a couple uses, so I know it doesn’t work as good as the dyson cyclone technology but I’m willing to clean the filter if I get this much power.
Bought the vertex after watching and we love it. It beats my 6yr old dyson canister in everyway. Inmy opinion, it would be perfect if it had self winding cord and a place to hold 1 or 2 attachments. Its frustrating to have to run back to my closet to get a wand attachment for example instead of it being attached to the vacuum like you can on a dyson
@Jacks Vacs and Safety I think they all have “hepa” but are you saying the ones that allegedly keep all or almost all of the dust from escaping is not true? I almost hope it’s not true because I’d be saving myself a ton of money getting a perfectly good vacuum that doesn’t focus on the anti allergen.
@Jacks Vacs and Safety that’s crazy I would have never even thought about getting one of those but I’m definitely going to look into that. How is it with pet hair or just hair in general? Is it a normal brush that needs trimming from time to time. Not a deal breaker necessarily just curious?
The biggest problem with the AZ2002 it that you cannot open the brushroll cover to get to the new fin brushroll. I've had mine for a month and a small rock is stuck in the brushroller and won't allow it to move. Luckily I shut it off in time so I didn't burn out the motor. I spent a couple hours searching online how to open the cover after looking through the manual and studying the power head and didn't find an answer. Then I contacted Shark on facebook and someone from Shark answered that there is no way to open the cover, and if I tried to unscrew what looks like allen wrench screws that attach the cover it would void my warranty. So I guess I'm supposed to throw my new $420+ vacuum away Shark took off the easy open method for it's brushroll cover and won't help me figure out how to get the small rock from my brushroller.
I hope the cordless industry (esp. cheap chinese cordless) copy/improve this concept unlike the the "gun" style of the Dyson. It's just heavy on the arm with just good enough battery capacity
I finally purchased this vacuum yesterday with the lifetime warranty. I am even more excited after watching your review. I have 3 boys, half hardwood, half carpet, carpet stairs.... I'm a busy cleaner lol
My roommates have this vacuum, and it's pretty good. It really lifts the carpet nap up, and no hair gets tangled, which is awesome. If only it was at least dual cyclonic.
Received my vertex this morning and vacuumed the whole house. This machine is impressive! Well worth the $$$. We have a 2-year old Hoover Windtunnel Total Home Pet vacuum, which I thought did good job for our 2 dog, 1 cat household. Ran that vacuum a couple days ago. Today, after just one room, I had to empty the Vertex canister! I was dumbfounded how much hair and particularly "dust" this beast pulled out of the carpet. The sponge filter is already a brownish color and there is some color appearing on the filter under that. I will get a couple extra so we aren't waiting for the washed ones to dry. I do note that the Vertex canister is quite a bit smaller than the Hoover. It is very easy to get lodged hair out from either the bottom or the top though. I was particularly impressed with its ability to suck up right to the baseboards. We have very short pile dark brown carpets upstairs and they show EVERYTHING. No need to get the crevice tool out to get the 1/4" of stuff left around the edges. The power head also seems to be just the right height to fit under most of our furniture and clean the visible surfaces underneath, where the Hoover always left a visible line where it stopped. Our abundance of shed hair is typically about 2- 3 inches long. The only area that had collected hair after the whole house cleaning, which is actually really difficult to remove, is around the sides of the two little felt rollers/wheels just behind the Duoclean roller. I never valued the idea of a light or swivel steering, but having used this Vertex, both are really useful - surprising. The amazing suction from the Vertex means that the edges of rugs do get pulled up as you pull back near the edge. Also, the quite noticeable forward "pull" of the power head takes a little getting used to. And you really are better off leaving the canister on to get that extra weight when vacuuming a carpet. I do notice that the rollers have a slight delay before they start building up speed on carpet. I was worried about the included self-cleaning pet tool as it was not the motorized one. The same type of tool on the Hoover bogs down and can only be used to apply light strokes. The Shark tool slows down from no load speed on carpet but I found it impossible to stop it rotating. The suction is very powerful indeed. The lift away feature is great for stairs. At least a couple times, I've had a bleeding head would from a vacuum that has tipped on me while doing stairs! The wand hose though is a little short for lift away motion. One last comment - the tool caddies on either side aren't much use. I found the tools fall off, especially when removing the canister assembly for operating in lift-away mode. Hoping the vacuum lasts (and the VIP 5 year warranty works if not!). It seems to be a fairly sturdy design for all plastic parts, but regular use can be hard on vacuums.
FYI All I was confused by all the Shark Vertex marketing materials showing just fins on the roller, when mine is fins AND brushes. Here is the explanation from Shark... "the AZ2002 Powerfins roller has both Brushes and fins for better cleaning performance. The AZ1002 is actually the one which has a roller with just fins."
Thank you so much for this review. I bought one after I seen your video. I found it on clearance for $130. It was new right out of the box. Someone had bought it returned it unused. I was super excited to see this pretty rose gold version! Thank you so much!
I just bought my 1st Shark vacuum cleaner about a week ago. I didn't go fancy with the dual brush bc I have thick carpets & I already own a cordless with soft brush for my hard floors. I bought the NV560 with the anti hair wrap brush for $179 at my local Walmart & I couldn't be happier. Really glad I decided on it. Although it didn't come with a powered brush roll the upolstery tool works good. But I will be buying the anti hair wrap pet brush for my model. I cannot say enough about the anti hair brush roll. It works excellent especially when any vacuum with a regular brush roll I can clean it then vacuum & it looks like I need to do it again! So happy that I don't have to worry too much about that. There are some human hairs on it now in 2 spots but not much & mind you I have really long hair & I've also vacuumed 3 times with it! I like the lift away feature it makes it easier to clean with the wand & any attachments. It took me awhile to decide on which shark I wanted but bc I decided that the most important feature for me was the anti hair wrap brush it was a no brainier! Now the dust bin size I don't care for but it's ok bc it's easier to clean than my old vacuum was. So I'm really happy with my purchase. I love your channel BTW! It really helps when someone is trying to decide. My only helpful tips for you would be to include a clip of the sound of the vacuums. I know the mic won't exactly portray what it sounds like if someone's using it themselves but it could help in someone's decision making for a new vacuum. Just a thought. Keep up the awesome reviews!
The problem is that they may have lots of power at first but the horrible cyclone design means they lose power very quickly a few uses and its lost suction. The cheap foam filters disintegrate after a few washes. A Dyson or decent bagged machine will keep its power much longer. For $400+ dollars get a Dyson, Miele or basically anything else.
That you can't open this and take out both rollers is a deal-breaker. I have the Apex and stuff gets stuck behind the second roller all the time. It is difficult to remove and really makes me not want to use the Apex at all. You can't open this up at all? There will be crap stuck behind those rollers 24/7. I also vacuumed up a piece of glass on the Apex and it totally stripped the material off the front roller and destroyed the roller in about 3seconds.
But when the retract fails then you have a cord drooping out of the unit with not clean way to store the cord anymore. Just another point of failure that would make returns more on the units for that feature failing alone.
@@lawnchair76 Well Jason... that is all very reasonable except you forgot one thing... and that thing is we are talking about Shark, they could make a cord retractor NASA was jealous of. s/
Wanted to thank you for your time to make these vids! Ive seen a lot of your content as of recent since I’m in the market for vacuum and with all the slightly variated Shark models I’m going to settle on this one thanks to your review!
My wife's hair has murdered two Bissell vacuumes. I went out and bought the Vertex yesterday and it did exactly what it said it would. I am very happy with this purchase. Thank you for your video! It helped out so much.
I have a shark Navigator which I am pretty happy with but I wanted a second vacuum for to not have go up and down stairs so I bought this one and OMG this vacuum is the pure definition of POWER ! I had many in my lifetime but this one blows them all away by a million miles !
Just bought this after using a POS Bissell powerforce. I can’t believe I thought my carpet was clean.... I picked up more stuff in a 4x4 area with the 🦈 than the whole living room with the bissell......
thank you ---I'm a Dyson customer but I just purchased after viewing their commercial this wkend and I love the steamer that comes with the purchase -my decision was the steamer, VIP 5 Year Warranty and the result of hard floors and hair.
I really love your content! Based of of your information I bought a shark duo clean. It is an absolutely amazing machine. However, after about a year of owning this machine I can smell air pollution when I turn it on. I think it would be great if you did some longevity testing. Like, for example, maybe running it 100 hours outside and then measuring how good the complete seals last. I think a lot of manufacturers don't have very good incentive to make sure that these seals last. I think you could have a very large impact in this space. A lot of people are also very interested in the longevity of a machine when they purchase it so that would also appeal to them.
I want to get my wife a new vacuum for Christmas. I can't do a lot of housework so she pretty much does all of it. So, I like to buy her nice equipment to make the work she does around here as easy as possible since I really can't help her around the house that much. I kinda set a budget at around $500. I've been recently watching reviews on vacuums just like this one, as that's what my wife wants as to what style of vacuum, and I think this review just sold me on the Shark. I had seen it mentioned in other reviews but hadn't seen it in action. I'll keep checking out some other Shark vs videos but I think I found the winner. Thank you for such a thorough and honest review.
If there is no way to open up the head of it, that might be a deal breaker. I've had people vacuum up wires, paperclips, peices of plastic, etc. and they get stuck in the head on the Apex. Removing the head guard makes it easy to remove that stuff without having to remove the rolls.
Shark Vertex I purchased about 2 weeks ago. I'm a self employed carpet cleaner. I use in about 15 houses per week. This is the best vacuum I've used in many years. The only thing I didn't like was the delay in brush roll power up. Takes like 5 seconds to get up to speed. It's mine just bad or any others have this issue?
Thanks for sharing! I haven't had that experience with any of the Sharks I have tested or use personally. I'm sorry that is happening with yours. Contact shark?
Best review I've EVER SEEN. 2 grams of hair test, at specific lengths? my ocd is having a field day. but seriously, i just ordered this vacuum and i can't WAIT to try it out. this video has me so excited to clean!
As Shark Apex owner, I'm glad this new model isn't too much of an upgrade from my current one. I bought the Apex mainly because of your detailed review, and honestly, duoclean is a must-have for people with carpet and wood/tile floors. I'm a bit surprised the cover on the brush roll doesn't pop off. My only real complaint with my Apex is little things (mainly small toys or even small pieces of paper) get caught behind the brush roll, and the only way to remove them is to pop off the cover. I'm curious how I would do that with the Vertex. I've had my Apex for almost a year and I don't think I've cleaned any hair off the main brush roll even once--the anti-hair wrapping works solid on it. Thanks for all of your detailed reviews!
Doing god's work here buddy. Been watching your videos for a while and finally pulled the trigger on this guy today. 299 on shark's site w $80 discount. Test condition suggestion: Extension cord destructive test. If you accidentally snag a cable or power cord, what the vacuum does. Might be destructive to vacuum but it'll happen to most at some point.
Coming back for a comment I posted a year ago, about whether the floor nozzle for vertex is compatible with the previous apex model. Turns out they are interchangeable. If you have an Apex az1000 series, and just want the newer floor nozzle, JUST BUY THE NOZZLE!
Love the hair test. Hair is what killed my Dyson. It was great when I was single but couldn't handle the wife and daughter. I gave it Kudos for the 16 years I had it.
Shark have a new rotator with the new duo clean lift away technology (Shark® Rotator® Lift-Away® ADV Upright Vacuum with DuoClean® PowerFins™ and Self-Cleaning Brushroll) is more affordable, how does this compare to the vertex? my house is full tile floors
Ive used the Apex for a long time and just got the vertex. I miss the lights on the wand, and I wish the clear plastic cover on the nozzle opened for cleaning. But otherwise it's great
Just bought this and used it for the first time!! Here are my initial positive thoughts: omg the suction is insane, cute rose gold color, easy to assemble. Initial negative thoughts: it's very heavy, it's impossible to vacuum rugs unless you use something to hold the rug down or the suction will eat the rug! I mainly vacuum with the hose/attachments, and the hose is also heavy af. I don't know if it's just new and still needs to be broken in, but you have to use a lot of constant force to get it to stretch out/keep it stretched out which gives me muscle fatigue in my arms (both arms because I have to switch arms from tiredness!), and I have to hold the base of the vacuum or it will fall over from either the suction or just pulling on the hose, also there are no lights on the handle of the hose. I also hate that you have to unwrap the cord alllllll the way to use the long stick nozzle (like why did they put the cord wraps there!?!? Poor design imo), I also wish they sold a longer hose attachment to easily reach ceilings/fans. And speaking of attachments, I purchased their flexi crevice tool separately, and I will be returning it because it simply will not stay extended while vacuuming because the suction is too strong. Just a heads up for anyone considering getting one. Overall I DO love this vacuum and it was a great recommendation. Thank you for the great videos!
I can't get the Vertex in the UK... It seems like we lag behind a little in terms of what Shark has on offer over here. That being said, I'm going to be replacing my Dyson Light Ball with a Shark. After using my mum's I can certainly say that this has made vacuuming stairs actually fun! I enjoyed using it in lift-away mode and the fact you can have a normal conversation while cleaning is a bonus too!
It's ironic you uploaded this because I just decided to get my first Shark and it arrived today, it's an anti hair wrap lift away model with duo clean and it's pretty good so far!
Unable to access the roller head like Apex and other older Shark models is the biggest Con here. Thanks for the review, just bought my Apex and plan to return for Vertex, I guess I won't do that anymore.
Thanks! Now please do the cordless vertex! I actually just bought both the corded and cordless, because I would love to use the cordless, but I’m super concerned about the really small dust bin (0.34 qt) and if the suction is any good. I’ll return the one I don’t like as much, but if you could review the cordless in the next 60 days, that would help me decide!
Can you test the Bissell Pet Stain Eraser cordless spot cleaner? Oh, and do you have any suggestions on a budget vacuum that I can use for above floors?
Because the garage is non removable like the previous models (ex. Apex), when something gets stuck in there you cannot remove it. There is a review on amazon noting a small lego stuck in this previously accessible area that stopped the brushroll. There is also a Facebook review on Shark's page noting the same stuck roller due to a small rock. Both reviews mentioned that Shark customer service said nothing can be done but to replace the head, which is of course ridiculous. I'd be nice if you would mention such downsides in your review, along with the fact shark doesn't sell certain basic wearable parts which is inexcusable.
I agree, I just bought this vacuum 4 months ago because of this review and I've been suffering with quality issues with it that I didn't have with other shark vacuums, worse thing was the dust bin having a cheap plastic clip that broke after barely any use and costs 50 dollars to replace on their website - not cool at all shark, for a vacuum that costs over $400 dollars I expected something with more quality.
I was researching all afternoon for a new vacuum. Watched you review and settled on this one after I saw the good reviews on the previous version the apex. We have a central vac with electric power head and I noticed after my wife would vacuum the area rugs that the dog hair just never seemed to go away. Let me tell you this vacuum pulled an amazing amount of dog hair, dust and dirt out of the area rugs it blew our minds we honestly could not fathom how much was left behind by the central vacuum and she had just vacuum them with the central vac 2 days ago. Thanks for the review. Now I just hope for longevity in the shark product.
That’s odd; cause any new central vacuum will have MUCH MUCH more power then any regular vacuum. I have a central vac in my new house and I would never ever go back to a normal one again!
I could use the anti-hair wrap. I have a dyson ball animal 2 vacuum and I swear every time I vacuum I need to clean the brush. I have 3 feet of long dark thick hair and it's constantly sheeding all the time and it's always clogging up my vacuum.
Picked it up last night at Kohl's. It's $399.99. 100$ off (499.99-100.00) -10$ (veterans day code)-30% (kohl's coupon or credit card purchase) =272.99 +tax. model AZ-2002. It doesn't have a few extra tools and the steam mop you can get for over 400 directly from shark.
Oooh! Oooh! For a more advanced test, what about picking up "Christmas Tree" needles? That's the vacuum challenge we run into, but only about once a year.
Excellent review. There is 1 thing i think is very informative that you didn't mention. just received my vertex a few days ago. It will replace my Apex zero M. When I detached the handle I noticed there was no light. I thought to myself...🤔 I swear the Apex had a light on the handle. Looked at the Apex and there's the light. Disappointed Shark took that out as the light on the handle comes in handy often. Guess they'll add that back in along with the removable top cover in their next model 😐
Yes! This is exactly what I was searching the comments for. Why did Shark get rid of the light on the wand? I own the Apex, and in my opinion it still measures up to its namesake precisely because it has the light. Maybe I can figure out how to splice the Apex's wand onto the Vertex body. Verpex, or Atex perhaps.
Here we gooooo. I was going to get the Apex a couple months ago and never got around to it. Nice that there’s already an improved vacuum. I was pretty disappointed in my Dyson and sent it back. If Dyson has the audacity to be charging over $500, this is the kind of performance I’m expecting out of it.
After watching a ton of videos like this, I finally decided on this unit and ordered it. It's really great in all the ways discussed, but I have one serious issue with it and am considering returning it. Ergonomics. Maybe it will break in, but the hose is really stiff, so using the unit in 'free wand' can feel like you're really wrestling with the unit. On a number of occasions I wanted to set the lift away engine down and use both hands for the wand, the engine got knocked over as it's simple not heavy enough to out-wrestle the stiffness of the hose. I would also love to see this unit in a cordless. I know, I know, there IS one, but I would like to see it configured like this unit but with a battery like an updated Shark ION p50.. AND with a hose that's not too stiff. That's my dream unit.
After using this a couple of weeks, I decided to return this unit. It's a great unit and really powerful, but after using this unit I felt exhausted like I'd just got done wrestling some dude twice my size. Especially without any actually satisfying way to back off on the power. It pulled even large rugs out of position. The hose was conspicuously stiff and made 'wand' usage almost impossible. More wrestling. And more wrestling and more. And total body exhaustion. I have mostly saltio (tile) floors, a few rugs and a number of cushions and upholstery I like to clean with the vac. If you have similar usage needs, I'd suggest looking elsewhere. The power was tempting, but without a way to more precisely turn that power down, I think this may be extraneous for somebody in my position. I mop the floors after I vacuum anyways. I feel, however, this would be a great unit for somebody who has mostly carpets and a few hardwood portions in their home, and doesn't use attachments on furniture.
I can't wait for more hair tests. I love our shark, but I the debris that gets stuck behind the brush roll is nearly everytime I vaccum. (I have 4 dogs and 3 kids) and usually after a year we have to take it back to Costco. 😭 I can't recall the model name, but it the one with the max capacity bin. In there a deep clean I can do on the brush rolls to prevent this? The other problem I have is on my ruggables(they're machine wash areas rugs with a velco base... revolutionary) I can only move in one direction without the indicator light turning red. Crazy thing is my shark auto sweeper works well on them, but the draw back with that is I don't get ALL the dirt and have to wash the rugs more often.
Why are there different prices for this. I compared the new Stratos to the vertex and so decided upon this one. But noticing there are different prices on them from between four to $600?
I just bought one of these used in really good shape with new filters. I bought it for 50 bucks! I already had a Shark powered lift away I bought new 6 years ago and I also have three Kirby's and three Robo vacs. WHY? I need help!
according to a video I saw. the powerfins work the same way as the version of zero m seen on the rocket cordless pet pro where the combs are only in the middle!
I recently bought this one. I love it on my floors, but the rug in our family room is thick and it’s just too hard to push. So we have to pull out our old vacuum to clean that rug, which is a disappointment. I’d like to be able to vacuum everything with one cleaner.
Excellent reviews, but what would be nice is if you went over the serviceability of the vacuum. I bought a Eureka NEU700 less than a year ago and I though it performed great. No long hair stuck around the brush at all the entire time, zero. Much like the Shark. Until I noticed the brush slowing down and stopping. It's on a separate motor. So even though it's still under warranty, I took the head apart because I usually can fix any issues much quicker than being bothered to send it back (and pay for shipping). Turns out the beater brush is almost impossible to get at. Clearly the engineers thought the design was so good, it would never need hair removal. I notice you carefully measure the hair in the Shark test, but not after. You also nicely show the maintenance of the front roller, but can you get at the back roller? You are assuming none of it got wound around parts you can't see. After practically taking the entire head apart on the Eureka, successfully unlocking some fragile clear plastic clips without breaking them, I got the brush cover off only to find hair jammed in the bearing area on both ends that you can't see normally, just like the Shark. Anyway, it's back working for another 6 months, but it's clearly not designed to be taken apart.
I'd like to know more about the durability of the fins on the roller. As someone who has been through countless vacuums over the past 15 years, I know these rollers take a beating. With brush rollers you can at least know that even if they are covered in gunk/hair/etc they can be somewhat cleaned up and will continue to work. These fins look like they might not be as durable. Like they might tear/ break apart and become useless over time. And the soft roller looks pretty bad in the video matted down with hair. With not being able to access the rollers, how long will the fin roller even last?
Shark duo clean rollers are not good for all hard floors. The wheels leaves wheels marks on pre finish hardwood floors and laminate. I would love to see they improve on this
Dont know if you get this a lot, but I have a couple extra tests you could run, just because I recently bought this vacuum based on your videos. This vacuum does not do well with kitchen/bathroom rugs, and thus also large dog beds--my old vacuum I could pretty much just go over them. Just an added factor to your ease of use test. And then overall, a shag rug/carpet test would be helpful, to see if its effective or if it will possibly damage your rug.
Firstly...GREAT review. Thank you. I bought this and like it a lot. It’s a bit clumsy for such a small vacuum (cord placement is off, accessory slots are off, and it will literally pull you along like a young dog walking its owner). Secondly...All that tasty cereal being wasted. Lol
I’d really like to see them come out with another “Speed” variant for those in smaller apartments/houses and don’t need a large dustbin. Lighter weight, more nimble, less bulky to store. My Apex Duoclean seems like the last one they made. Haven’t seen a Speed variant with Zero-M or this new Vortex line.
Agree. I recently got a speed nv800 from The Shopping Channel. The last ones who had them (now sold out). It’s such a great compact size and I’d love one for my mom. Wish they’d make more. I use the power head for stairs since it’s small.
Seems like none of the vacuum cleaner reviews ever show how easy it is to empty. I currently have a Hoover and it's a pain in the ass to put the canister back on because you have line things up just right, push down and twist. There have been times when I have spent 10-15 minutes just trying to put the canister back on. Needless to say I am currently shopping for a new vacuum.
I knew nothing about vacuums till I started watching your videos - great job BTW. I have wood floors throughout the house. But also have a number of very delicate and expensive rugs. Reviews on Amazon indicate concern about too much suction to use on area rugs. I'm also concerned about not being able to turn off the brush roll while the vacuum using on my expensive rugs - previous vacuums brushing have ruined some of them. I then considered going with the rotator (less suction) - but really want powered lift-away to get under beds and sofas. I really like the soft roller. Do you have concerns with too much suction? Do you think I'll have problems with my rugs? What should I buy? Vertex/Apex/Rotator... or something else? Thanks. Peter
I would speak with someone who specializes in your type of carpeting. I keep with standard household materials and would hate to make an assumption and steer you wrong. best of luck to you!
My biggest complaint with most of these vacuums (which I never hear mentioned) is even though it’s a “lift away” if you want to vacuum some place high up such as cobwebs around the ceiling etc., you have to lift and carry the entire motor and canister. I have a carousel and the handle and hose are long enough where I don’t have to lift the entire vacuum cleaner and carry it around with while I vacuum. I wonder if a short hose and extension is one reason they have a good suction. I would like to see a longer extension tube for more reach and so it can be used without carrying the motor around house.
Shark Vertex Powered Lift Away (Amazon): geni.us/4m5ZwWJ
The weird thing about being an adult is the things that make you excited. Kids get excited about candy, dress up, bubbles, etc.; adults get excited about kitchen gadgets and cleaning supplies. I ordered this vacuum a few days ago and I CANNOT WAIT for it to arrive!
Lol, I'm like 13 and I'm not even wanting anything but the Shark Vertex And the Dyson V11 Outsize so yea I'm older now...
I actually got excited getting a vacuum for Christmas at age three. I got a tan, Eureka upright model 630.
@@mattjones7621 Lol I got vacuums since I was 3 aa well
@@_jacobruse I’m also 13 and I finally got shark vertex
@@deltaa350xwb5 Kewl 👌
I got a Dyson- I-
Your reviews are a template for how reviews should be done. Not just vacuum reviews - ANY review. Clear information, good pacing, good footage, no filler. Exceedingly well done, sir.
I appreciate that! Thank you!
@@VacuumWars I only wanted to know how the attachments attach to the hose. He didn't go over that.
@@crand20033 It’s very simple and they can just pop into the handle end or the longer wand/pole end. They don’t snap into place but I haven’t had any issues with the attachments coming off unintentionally. The connections are a cylinder shape.
@@lovejoy_23 I did have issues with the attachments coming unintentionally.
And NO annoying intro or background music
I just bought this thing, and OMG!, this thing is POWERFUL! That self-propelled thing isn't a joke, and on the backpull, you can really feel it. Good luck with small throw rugs you might have in the kitchen or bathroom- this thing eats them alive, regardless of setting. Next time, I am going to use the smaller brush head for those. A 30'-foot cord is really nice, reducing the number of times I had to relocate the plug. The removable cannister with wand and brush were also kickass on the stairs, though even then the suction is unbelievable. I didn't find the noise level bad at all and the filters did their jobs. I really liked being able to switch between the different methods of operation without missing a beat.
Just. Insane.
I was trying to decide on a new vacuum. I was trying to decide between the Vertex and the Apex. After watching your video I decided on the Vertex and now I'm weirdly excited about the arrival of my new vacuum. Being an adult is so weird....
I just bought mine too. Although I've been hearing the Navigator is better? So do I take it back and get the navigation by Shark?
Your expertise and enthusiasm are what prompted me to go and buy one. I’ve had my budget bissell for the past 11 years that I took great care of, but recently decided I needed to upgrade. Vacuumed my entire house with that, then the next night vacuumed all over it again with this new shark, and it picked up 2-3x as much. Impressive!
Glad you are happy with it!
Do you have pets and tile floor did you like it
@@FernandoTorrera I don't have pet, just 2 kids under 3 which is better/worse in many ways. I do have Tile. This vacuum suction/flow is overkill for tile (unless you have super deep grout lines, then maybe you still need this), but it works really well on tile due to the brush head design. I can pick up moist rice and vegetable bits with it without any clogging issues. If all you have is tile, you might be better off with a battery powered vacuum for the convenience, but definitely get this if you have carpet and you want it to be truly clean.
Just received mine and it is a game changer, washing the floors after vacuuming leaves the swiffer pads practically spotless, this thing is crazy!
Only 2 ways to make this vacuum better:
A) Have a high and low suction power option: This thing is so extremely powerful with suction, it CANNOT be used on smaller light weight rugs.
B) Better cord management (perhaps wrapping around the long wand in the back).
You must take the entire cord off to do anything other than standard upright modes. And it is very annoying to have to bend over to remove and wrap the cord.
It would be GREAT to be able to carry the unit up and down stairs in 2 pieces but you can't do that because you'll trip over the hanging cord.
They have a cordless version of the vertex!!!! Can you please review that????
Ditto! Please do!
Yesss
Seems like a lot of people are waiting for that review aka ME! Lol
I’m debating if I should get a Dyson or the vertex cordless, but with ALL THE BAD REVIEWS I HAVE READ IN REGARDS TO THE BATTERY GIVING UP ON THE DYSONS IM SCARED TO SPEND THAT MUCH MONEY ON A VACCUM THATLL ONLY LAST LESS THAN A YEAR
Arlet Martinez
Okay, so I’ve been through SO many vacuums... I love Shark but I REALLY love Dyson. I’ve noticed a trend with Shark... they move on from models really fast... they’re always switching things up.... which in my opinion makes me worry about how long they’ll carry parts. Also, every shark I’ve had loses suction fast. Even with washing filters it seems like they’re never as good as day one.
Now, my Dyson Animal Ball 2 and my Dyson Animal V8 have never lost suction, and I know I can rely on Dyson customer service. I bought my mom a V7 Motorhead and her battery did in fact die. Dyson sent one for free, no questions asked. I can’t speak for sharks service level as I’ve never had to escalate an issue but I can vouch for Dyson. They really are a great company.
Arlet Martinez LOL
I bought the Apex based on your reviews and have been unbelievably pleased with it's performance! This review of the Vertex is leaving me trying to find a need for 2 vacuums in my house 😅.
Great to hear! Thank you!
I have 2, LOL one upstairs and one downstairs all sharks
Got the vac a week ago it’s insanely good at everything
READ THIS VERTEX OWNERS/POTENTIAL BUYERS:
We have a Shark Vertex as the workhorse of our house and after seven months, noticed a drop in performance. I took it out to the garage one nice afternoon and gave a quick inspection and cleaning. Here’s what we learned:
1. Disconnect the main parts of the vacuum (canister/body, hose, roller base, etc.) and clean as much as you can with a slightly damp cloth and some elbow grease. Avoid using an overly damp cloth or a soapy solution around the electrical components.
Focus on the sealing areas where lids, doors, and latches meet. I found plenty of dirt/debris around the edges on ours.
2. Carefully disassemble the front soft roller. You’ll find debris (most likely hair) against the back of the housing that’ll need to be cleaned out. Inspect and clean the power fin roller and the wheels while you’re there.
3. Don’t forget the filters! In the base of the canister is a washable filter, a pre-filter, and on the underside of all that, the HEPA filter. As I didn’t have a replacement HEPA filter ready, I used a low PSI air compressor (can of air duster from your hardware store is cheaper) to gently blow out the HEPA filter. I gently hand washed the other two filters with luke-warm water and let them air dry out of direct sunlight. While they were drying, I wiped out areas in the canister where the filters rested and wiped down the rest of the vacuum, giving everything one last look-over.
That night, I reassembled the vacuum and it worked like new! That 30 minutes of cleaning the vacuum made a big difference, and i’ve done it twice so far with my Vertex.
Remember that though this thing is powerful and unique, it requires routine maintenance like every other vacuum to stay powerful and unique. If you use one vacuum frequently to clean your entire home AND deal with pet hair, that vacuum will need quick clean up more often to keep working for you. No vacuum of quality is maintenance-free, the Shark Vertex is no exception.
Overall, 10/10! Best vacuum we’ve ever had and my allergies have never been more content! Just remember like a car, every good vacuum needs to be serviced the more it’s used. Also, the Shark Vertex MSRP for $499, but if you look around for a sale or find a legitimate coupon, you can get a brand new one for $299.
Thank you Vacuum Wars! Excellent review!
Excellent input! Thank you!
Thanks so much for sharing this info. GOD BLESS!
So, every couple of months you have to completely dis-assemble the vacuum cleaner and thoroughly clean it out??
Not. Gonna. Happen.
The cleaning company I work for uses these daily. Some things I have noticed are that while they are very good vacuums, they wear down quickly. The wheels on the head begin to wobble and the smaller ones on the bottom break. If the belt snaps, you have to replace the entire head unit because it is completely enclosed. The rubber on the hard roller will shred and the soft roller pops out. Maybe these are not graded for commercial use?
Yeah these are consumer vacuums. Commercial use ones are more rugged and easier to repair. Recommend that to your boss and they'll see savings in the long run. Something like Miele
I just bought this vacuum at BestBuy for $249. It’s a fantastic vacuum! I had two Dysons before this Shark and I thought they were great. However, this vacuum moves a lot of air! This thing sucked up so much dirt I was shocked!!! On hard floors this machine runs laps around my Dyson. There are few features this vacuum has that makes it preferable, for me, over the Dyson. The lift away is awesome because it makes it so easy to clean under the beds and couches. Secondly, the duo clean is unstoppable with everything I vacuums up.
However there are some things I don’t like about the vacuum. They are not deal breakers, but good to know about. First, the hose is short and the vacuum tips over. Yes, you can use it in lift away mode but that’s get tiring for long above ground cleaning jobs. Second, the dirt cup is to small. This vacuums pulls dirt from everywhere so it gets annoying to constantly need to empty the bin. Third, it is very tiring to vacuum large amount of carpets with this vacuum because it pulls against you. Lastly, the filter was already showing dirt after only a couple uses, so I know it doesn’t work as good as the dyson cyclone technology but I’m willing to clean the filter if I get this much power.
Would love to see this Shark vs Dyson 11 🤔
Bought the vertex after watching and we love it. It beats my 6yr old dyson canister in everyway. Inmy opinion, it would be perfect if it had self winding cord and a place to hold 1 or 2 attachments. Its frustrating to have to run back to my closet to get a wand attachment for example instead of it being attached to the vacuum like you can on a dyson
0:55 Me, who lives on a boat and owns a $30 vacuum:
"Oh yeah you GOTTA have that heppa filtration. Right on, Shark"
@Jacks Vacs and Safety I think they all have “hepa” but are you saying the ones that allegedly keep all or almost all of the dust from escaping is not true? I almost hope it’s not true because I’d be saving myself a ton of money getting a perfectly good vacuum that doesn’t focus on the anti allergen.
@Jacks Vacs and Safety that’s crazy I would have never even thought about getting one of those but I’m definitely going to look into that. How is it with pet hair or just hair in general? Is it a normal brush that needs trimming from time to time. Not a deal breaker necessarily just curious?
The biggest problem with the AZ2002 it that you cannot open the brushroll cover to get to the new fin brushroll. I've had mine for a month and a small rock is stuck in the brushroller and won't allow it to move. Luckily I shut it off in time so I didn't burn out the motor. I spent a couple hours searching online how to open the cover after looking through the manual and studying the power head and didn't find an answer. Then I contacted Shark on facebook and someone from Shark answered that there is no way to open the cover, and if I tried to unscrew what looks like allen wrench screws that attach the cover it would void my warranty. So I guess I'm supposed to throw my new $420+ vacuum away Shark took off the easy open method for it's brushroll cover and won't help me figure out how to get the small rock from my brushroller.
I hope the cordless industry (esp. cheap chinese cordless) copy/improve this concept unlike the the "gun" style of the Dyson. It's just heavy on the arm with just good enough battery capacity
I finally purchased this vacuum yesterday with the lifetime warranty. I am even more excited after watching your review. I have 3 boys, half hardwood, half carpet, carpet stairs.... I'm a busy cleaner lol
That's great! Hope you enjoy it!
My roommates have this vacuum, and it's pretty good. It really lifts the carpet nap up, and no hair gets tangled, which is awesome. If only it was at least dual cyclonic.
Received my vertex this morning and vacuumed the whole house. This machine is impressive! Well worth the $$$.
We have a 2-year old Hoover Windtunnel Total Home Pet vacuum, which I thought did good job for our 2 dog, 1 cat household. Ran that vacuum a couple days ago. Today, after just one room, I had to empty the Vertex canister! I was dumbfounded how much hair and particularly "dust" this beast pulled out of the carpet. The sponge filter is already a brownish color and there is some color appearing on the filter under that. I will get a couple extra so we aren't waiting for the washed ones to dry. I do note that the Vertex canister is quite a bit smaller than the Hoover. It is very easy to get lodged hair out from either the bottom or the top though. I was particularly impressed with its ability to suck up right to the baseboards. We have very short pile dark brown carpets upstairs and they show EVERYTHING. No need to get the crevice tool out to get the 1/4" of stuff left around the edges. The power head also seems to be just the right height to fit under most of our furniture and clean the visible surfaces underneath, where the Hoover always left a visible line where it stopped.
Our abundance of shed hair is typically about 2- 3 inches long. The only area that had collected hair after the whole house cleaning, which is actually really difficult to remove, is around the sides of the two little felt rollers/wheels just behind the Duoclean roller.
I never valued the idea of a light or swivel steering, but having used this Vertex, both are really useful - surprising. The amazing suction from the Vertex means that the edges of rugs do get pulled up as you pull back near the edge. Also, the quite noticeable forward "pull" of the power head takes a little getting used to. And you really are better off leaving the canister on to get that extra weight when vacuuming a carpet. I do notice that the rollers have a slight delay before they start building up speed on carpet.
I was worried about the included self-cleaning pet tool as it was not the motorized one. The same type of tool on the Hoover bogs down and can only be used to apply light strokes. The Shark tool slows down from no load speed on carpet but I found it impossible to stop it rotating. The suction is very powerful indeed. The lift away feature is great for stairs. At least a couple times, I've had a bleeding head would from a vacuum that has tipped on me while doing stairs! The wand hose though is a little short for lift away motion.
One last comment - the tool caddies on either side aren't much use. I found the tools fall off, especially when removing the canister assembly for operating in lift-away mode.
Hoping the vacuum lasts (and the VIP 5 year warranty works if not!). It seems to be a fairly sturdy design for all plastic parts, but regular use can be hard on vacuums.
FYI All
I was confused by all the Shark Vertex marketing materials showing just fins on the roller, when mine is fins AND brushes.
Here is the explanation from Shark...
"the AZ2002 Powerfins roller has both Brushes and fins for better cleaning performance.
The AZ1002 is actually the one which has a roller with just fins."
Thank you so much for this review. I bought one after I seen your video.
I found it on clearance for $130.
It was new right out of the box. Someone had bought it returned it unused. I was super excited to see this pretty rose gold version!
Thank you so much!
Great to hear! Enjoy!
I just bought my 1st Shark vacuum cleaner about a week ago. I didn't go fancy with the dual brush bc I have thick carpets & I already own a cordless with soft brush for my hard floors. I bought the NV560 with the anti hair wrap brush for $179 at my local Walmart & I couldn't be happier. Really glad I decided on it. Although it didn't come with a powered brush roll the upolstery tool works good. But I will be buying the anti hair wrap pet brush for my model. I cannot say enough about the anti hair brush roll. It works excellent especially when any vacuum with a regular brush roll I can clean it then vacuum & it looks like I need to do it again! So happy that I don't have to worry too much about that. There are some human hairs on it now in 2 spots but not much & mind you I have really long hair & I've also vacuumed 3 times with it! I like the lift away feature it makes it easier to clean with the wand & any attachments. It took me awhile to decide on which shark I wanted but bc I decided that the most important feature for me was the anti hair wrap brush it was a no brainier! Now the dust bin size I don't care for but it's ok bc it's easier to clean than my old vacuum was. So I'm really happy with my purchase. I love your channel BTW! It really helps when someone is trying to decide. My only helpful tips for you would be to include a clip of the sound of the vacuums. I know the mic won't exactly portray what it sounds like if someone's using it themselves but it could help in someone's decision making for a new vacuum. Just a thought. Keep up the awesome reviews!
The problem is that they may have lots of power at first but the horrible cyclone design means they lose power very quickly a few uses and its lost suction. The cheap foam filters disintegrate after a few washes. A Dyson or decent bagged machine will keep its power much longer. For $400+ dollars get a Dyson, Miele or basically anything else.
Sharks aren’t as bad as people make them look. In fact I would get one before a Dyson.
@@AwesomeVacuums, try looking through the hundreds of horror stories of shark customer service.
That you can't open this and take out both rollers is a deal-breaker. I have the Apex and stuff gets stuck behind the second roller all the time. It is difficult to remove and really makes me not want to use the Apex at all. You can't open this up at all? There will be crap stuck behind those rollers 24/7. I also vacuumed up a piece of glass on the Apex and it totally stripped the material off the front roller and destroyed the roller in about 3seconds.
The soft roll comes off really easy with the blue button on the side. Not sure about the brush roller yet
It is not removable. I have examined the unit and it’s not user removable.
Seeing how this is $425, I'd love to know how this stacks up vs commercial vacuums like the Hoover Commercial CH54013, which is less expensive.
What's with up with vacuums not having an automatic retract? It would be like getting a 2020 Lexus with wind down windows.
Right? Makes me want to buy a crappy Bissell
@@pilotdog68 literally
But when the retract fails then you have a cord drooping out of the unit with not clean way to store the cord anymore. Just another point of failure that would make returns more on the units for that feature failing alone.
@@lawnchair76 Well Jason... that is all very reasonable except you forgot one thing... and that thing is we are talking about Shark, they could make a cord retractor NASA was jealous of. s/
@@Time_Traveling_Corgi that is very true.
Wanted to thank you for your time to make these vids! Ive seen a lot of your content as of recent since I’m in the market for vacuum and with all the slightly variated Shark models I’m going to settle on this one thanks to your review!
My wife's hair has murdered two Bissell vacuumes. I went out and bought the Vertex yesterday and it did exactly what it said it would. I am very happy with this purchase. Thank you for your video! It helped out so much.
Great to hear! thanks!
I have a shark Navigator which I am pretty happy with but I wanted a second vacuum for to not have go up and down stairs so I bought this one and OMG this vacuum is the pure definition of POWER ! I had many in my lifetime but this one blows them all away by a million miles !
That's great!
Just bought this after using a POS Bissell powerforce. I can’t believe I thought my carpet was clean.... I picked up more stuff in a 4x4 area with the 🦈 than the whole living room with the bissell......
thank you ---I'm a Dyson customer but I just purchased after viewing their commercial this wkend and I love the steamer that comes with the purchase -my decision was the steamer, VIP 5 Year Warranty and the result of hard floors and hair.
What’s your verdict? I have 2 other Sharks but really want this one. However the price is high. What’s your honest opinion?
@@DBR00 the price may be high but it’s worth it
Thanks for all the videos I just got the vertex and have found dirt I didn't know I had . Your the man👍
Great to hear! I hope you enjoy it!
I really love your content! Based of of your information I bought a shark duo clean. It is an absolutely amazing machine. However, after about a year of owning this machine I can smell air pollution when I turn it on.
I think it would be great if you did some longevity testing. Like, for example, maybe running it 100 hours outside and then measuring how good the complete seals last. I think a lot of manufacturers don't have very good incentive to make sure that these seals last. I think you could have a very large impact in this space.
A lot of people are also very interested in the longevity of a machine when they purchase it so that would also appeal to them.
Time to change the filters
I have a shark
What I do miss about my old cheap vacation was the auto rewind cord function
Wish sharks added that 😂
I want to get my wife a new vacuum for Christmas. I can't do a lot of housework so she pretty much does all of it. So, I like to buy her nice equipment to make the work she does around here as easy as possible since I really can't help her around the house that much. I kinda set a budget at around $500. I've been recently watching reviews on vacuums just like this one, as that's what my wife wants as to what style of vacuum, and I think this review just sold me on the Shark. I had seen it mentioned in other reviews but hadn't seen it in action. I'll keep checking out some other Shark vs videos but I think I found the winner. Thank you for such a thorough and honest review.
If there is no way to open up the head of it, that might be a deal breaker. I've had people vacuum up wires, paperclips, peices of plastic, etc. and they get stuck in the head on the Apex. Removing the head guard makes it easy to remove that stuff without having to remove the rolls.
Shark Vertex I purchased about 2 weeks ago. I'm a self employed carpet cleaner. I use in about 15 houses per week. This is the best vacuum I've used in many years.
The only thing I didn't like was the delay in brush roll power up. Takes like 5 seconds to get up to speed. It's mine just bad or any others have this issue?
Thanks for sharing! I haven't had that experience with any of the Sharks I have tested or use personally. I'm sorry that is happening with yours. Contact shark?
Best review I've EVER SEEN. 2 grams of hair test, at specific lengths? my ocd is having a field day. but seriously, i just ordered this vacuum and i can't WAIT to try it out. this video has me so excited to clean!
I hope you enjoy it!
As Shark Apex owner, I'm glad this new model isn't too much of an upgrade from my current one. I bought the Apex mainly because of your detailed review, and honestly, duoclean is a must-have for people with carpet and wood/tile floors. I'm a bit surprised the cover on the brush roll doesn't pop off. My only real complaint with my Apex is little things (mainly small toys or even small pieces of paper) get caught behind the brush roll, and the only way to remove them is to pop off the cover. I'm curious how I would do that with the Vertex. I've had my Apex for almost a year and I don't think I've cleaned any hair off the main brush roll even once--the anti-hair wrapping works solid on it. Thanks for all of your detailed reviews!
Doing god's work here buddy. Been watching your videos for a while and finally pulled the trigger on this guy today. 299 on shark's site w $80 discount.
Test condition suggestion: Extension cord destructive test. If you accidentally snag a cable or power cord, what the vacuum does.
Might be destructive to vacuum but it'll happen to most at some point.
Coming back for a comment I posted a year ago, about whether the floor nozzle for vertex is compatible with the previous apex model. Turns out they are interchangeable. If you have an Apex az1000 series, and just want the newer floor nozzle, JUST BUY THE NOZZLE!
Love the hair test. Hair is what killed my Dyson. It was great when I was single but couldn't handle the wife and daughter. I gave it Kudos for the 16 years I had it.
Shark have a new rotator with the new duo clean lift away technology (Shark® Rotator® Lift-Away® ADV Upright Vacuum with DuoClean® PowerFins™ and Self-Cleaning Brushroll) is more affordable, how does this compare to the vertex? my house is full tile floors
I like how detailed your tests are.
Thanks!
Ive used the Apex for a long time and just got the vertex. I miss the lights on the wand, and I wish the clear plastic cover on the nozzle opened for cleaning. But otherwise it's great
Just bought this and used it for the first time!! Here are my initial positive thoughts: omg the suction is insane, cute rose gold color, easy to assemble. Initial negative thoughts: it's very heavy, it's impossible to vacuum rugs unless you use something to hold the rug down or the suction will eat the rug! I mainly vacuum with the hose/attachments, and the hose is also heavy af. I don't know if it's just new and still needs to be broken in, but you have to use a lot of constant force to get it to stretch out/keep it stretched out which gives me muscle fatigue in my arms (both arms because I have to switch arms from tiredness!), and I have to hold the base of the vacuum or it will fall over from either the suction or just pulling on the hose, also there are no lights on the handle of the hose. I also hate that you have to unwrap the cord alllllll the way to use the long stick nozzle (like why did they put the cord wraps there!?!? Poor design imo), I also wish they sold a longer hose attachment to easily reach ceilings/fans.
And speaking of attachments, I purchased their flexi crevice tool separately, and I will be returning it because it simply will not stay extended while vacuuming because the suction is too strong. Just a heads up for anyone considering getting one.
Overall I DO love this vacuum and it was a great recommendation. Thank you for the great videos!
beater bars on a sanitaire direct air are better than power fins for carpet agitation
Why didn’t you do a full filtration test for this vacuum?
@Jacks Vacs and Safety How did Vacmaster1991 expose him? Can you send me a link because i'm not keeping up with the tea.
This guy is awesome, I love his reviews and every-time I see vacuum commericials I use and trust his option.
Thanks so much.
I can't get the Vertex in the UK... It seems like we lag behind a little in terms of what Shark has on offer over here.
That being said, I'm going to be replacing my Dyson Light Ball with a Shark. After using my mum's I can certainly say that this has made vacuuming stairs actually fun! I enjoyed using it in lift-away mode and the fact you can have a normal conversation while cleaning is a bonus too!
It's ironic you uploaded this because I just decided to get my first Shark and it arrived today, it's an anti hair wrap lift away model with duo clean and it's pretty good so far!
Unable to access the roller head like Apex and other older Shark models is the biggest Con here. Thanks for the review, just bought my Apex and plan to return for Vertex, I guess I won't do that anymore.
Thanks! Now please do the cordless vertex! I actually just bought both the corded and cordless, because I would love to use the cordless, but I’m super concerned about the really small dust bin (0.34 qt) and if the suction is any good. I’ll return the one I don’t like as much, but if you could review the cordless in the next 60 days, that would help me decide!
Any updates?
The cordless Shark Vertex review releases today at 4 EST!
Can you test the Bissell Pet Stain Eraser cordless spot cleaner?
Oh, and do you have any suggestions on a budget vacuum that I can use for above floors?
Because the garage is non removable like the previous models (ex. Apex), when something gets stuck in there you cannot remove it. There is a review on amazon noting a small lego stuck in this previously accessible area that stopped the brushroll. There is also a Facebook review on Shark's page noting the same stuck roller due to a small rock. Both reviews mentioned that Shark customer service said nothing can be done but to replace the head, which is of course ridiculous.
I'd be nice if you would mention such downsides in your review, along with the fact shark doesn't sell certain basic wearable parts which is inexcusable.
I agree, I just bought this vacuum 4 months ago because of this review and I've been suffering with quality issues with it that I didn't have with other shark vacuums, worse thing was the dust bin having a cheap plastic clip that broke after barely any use and costs 50 dollars to replace on their website - not cool at all shark, for a vacuum that costs over $400 dollars I expected something with more quality.
It can be removed. It's just not easy. Get your tools out
I just got one of these off Facebook marketplace for 70, can’t wait to try it out
I was researching all afternoon for a new vacuum. Watched you review and settled on this one after I saw the good reviews on the previous version the apex. We have a central vac with electric power head and I noticed after my wife would vacuum the area rugs that the dog hair just never seemed to go away. Let me tell you this vacuum pulled an amazing amount of dog hair, dust and dirt out of the area rugs it blew our minds we honestly could not fathom how much was left behind by the central vacuum and she had just vacuum them with the central vac 2 days ago. Thanks for the review. Now I just hope for longevity in the shark product.
That’s odd; cause any new central vacuum will have MUCH MUCH more power then any regular vacuum. I have a central vac in my new house and I would never ever go back to a normal one again!
I purchased my vacuum based on this review and pretty much this is my trusted source.
That is great to hear! Thanks!
I could use the anti-hair wrap. I have a dyson ball animal 2 vacuum and I swear every time I vacuum I need to clean the brush. I have 3 feet of long dark thick hair and it's constantly sheeding all the time and it's always clogging up my vacuum.
Will you be reviewing the new Vertex cordless stick vac soon? I'm on the fence about getting one. Thanks.
Me too!
The cordless Shark Vertex review releases today at 4 EST!
I bought this based on this review. With 2 Great Pyrenees dogs and a house that's mostly tile, I am super pleased!
Great to hear!
Awesome stuff. Hoping there might at some point be noise ratings/measurements in the future.
It's insane how loud vacuums can be. Even expensive ones.
This one is super loud!
I know the bin size is bigger in the pro using your compare site but it doesn’t seem much different
Picked it up last night at Kohl's. It's $399.99. 100$ off (499.99-100.00) -10$ (veterans day code)-30% (kohl's coupon or credit card purchase) =272.99 +tax. model AZ-2002. It doesn't have a few extra tools and the steam mop you can get for over 400 directly from shark.
Oooh! Oooh! For a more advanced test, what about picking up "Christmas Tree" needles? That's the vacuum challenge we run into, but only about once a year.
THE VACUUM I HAVE BEEN WAITING FOR!!!!
SAME!
Excellent review. There is 1 thing i think is very informative that you didn't mention. just received my vertex a few days ago. It will replace my Apex zero M. When I detached the handle I noticed there was no light. I thought to myself...🤔 I swear the Apex had a light on the handle. Looked at the Apex and there's the light. Disappointed Shark took that out as the light on the handle comes in handy often. Guess they'll add that back in along with the removable top cover in their next model 😐
This has kept me from upgrading from my Apex because I find that light on the wand very useful at times.
Yes! This is exactly what I was searching the comments for. Why did Shark get rid of the light on the wand? I own the Apex, and in my opinion it still measures up to its namesake precisely because it has the light. Maybe I can figure out how to splice the Apex's wand onto the Vertex body. Verpex, or Atex perhaps.
Which would you say has the best suction of all vacuums?
No - I've seen higher.
Thank you. This was wonderful! I watched your video at Lowes to help me figure out which one to buy.
Glad it was helpful!
I was checking out the Shark website yesterday & they now have a Vertex Stick cordless vacuum. I'd like to see you test that please.
Yeah!
The cordless Shark Vertex review releases today at 4 EST!
Your methodical testing is much appreciated, always great work!
Thank you!
Here we gooooo. I was going to get the Apex a couple months ago and never got around to it. Nice that there’s already an improved vacuum. I was pretty disappointed in my Dyson and sent it back. If Dyson has the audacity to be charging over $500, this is the kind of performance I’m expecting out of it.
So are you getting the vertex upright or cordless?
We purchased this vacuum and have been very impressed by it. Thank you for your video.
Great to hear!
@@VacuumWars Actually it turns out we purchased the newer APEX with the front blue roller. lol. Still love it and appreciate your video.
After watching a ton of videos like this, I finally decided on this unit and ordered it. It's really great in all the ways discussed, but I have one serious issue with it and am considering returning it.
Ergonomics. Maybe it will break in, but the hose is really stiff, so using the unit in 'free wand' can feel like you're really wrestling with the unit. On a number of occasions I wanted to set the lift away engine down and use both hands for the wand, the engine got knocked over as it's simple not heavy enough to out-wrestle the stiffness of the hose.
I would also love to see this unit in a cordless. I know, I know, there IS one, but I would like to see it configured like this unit but with a battery like an updated Shark ION p50.. AND with a hose that's not too stiff. That's my dream unit.
After using this a couple of weeks, I decided to return this unit.
It's a great unit and really powerful, but after using this unit I felt exhausted like I'd just got done wrestling some dude twice my size. Especially without any actually satisfying way to back off on the power. It pulled even large rugs out of position. The hose was conspicuously stiff and made 'wand' usage almost impossible. More wrestling. And more wrestling and more. And total body exhaustion.
I have mostly saltio (tile) floors, a few rugs and a number of cushions and upholstery I like to clean with the vac. If you have similar usage needs, I'd suggest looking elsewhere. The power was tempting, but without a way to more precisely turn that power down, I think this may be extraneous for somebody in my position. I mop the floors after I vacuum anyways.
I feel, however, this would be a great unit for somebody who has mostly carpets and a few hardwood portions in their home, and doesn't use attachments on furniture.
I think you have to have a stiff hose for high suction applications. If you didn't the house would collapse under high suction
I can't wait for more hair tests.
I love our shark, but I the debris that gets stuck behind the brush roll is nearly everytime I vaccum. (I have 4 dogs and 3 kids) and usually after a year we have to take it back to Costco. 😭 I can't recall the model name, but it the one with the max capacity bin.
In there a deep clean I can do on the brush rolls to prevent this?
The other problem I have is on my ruggables(they're machine wash areas rugs with a velco base... revolutionary) I can only move in one direction without the indicator light turning red.
Crazy thing is my shark auto sweeper works well on them, but the draw back with that is I don't get ALL the dirt and have to wash the rugs more often.
Why are there different prices for this. I compared the new Stratos to the vertex and so decided upon this one. But noticing there are different prices on them from between four to $600?
I just bought one of these used in really good shape with new filters. I bought it for 50 bucks! I already had a Shark powered lift away I bought new 6 years ago and I also have three Kirby's and three Robo vacs. WHY? I need help!
according to a video I saw. the powerfins work the same way as the version of zero m seen on the rocket cordless pet pro where the combs are only in the middle!
This looks so cool , didn’t know shark had done a new model .
I recently bought this one. I love it on my floors, but the rug in our family room is thick and it’s just too hard to push. So we have to pull out our old vacuum to clean that rug, which is a disappointment. I’d like to be able to vacuum everything with one cleaner.
Excellent reviews, but what would be nice is if you went over the serviceability of the vacuum. I bought a Eureka NEU700 less than a year ago and I though it performed great. No long hair stuck around the brush at all the entire time, zero. Much like the Shark. Until I noticed the brush slowing down and stopping. It's on a separate motor. So even though it's still under warranty, I took the head apart because I usually can fix any issues much quicker than being bothered to send it back (and pay for shipping). Turns out the beater brush is almost impossible to get at. Clearly the engineers thought the design was so good, it would never need hair removal. I notice you carefully measure the hair in the Shark test, but not after. You also nicely show the maintenance of the front roller, but can you get at the back roller? You are assuming none of it got wound around parts you can't see. After practically taking the entire head apart on the Eureka, successfully unlocking some fragile clear plastic clips without breaking them, I got the brush cover off only to find hair jammed in the bearing area on both ends that you can't see normally, just like the Shark. Anyway, it's back working for another 6 months, but it's clearly not designed to be taken apart.
Would you consider this the best overall residential vacuum in 2020?
Can you review the Shark Vertex Cordless Stick Vacuum with DuoClean PowerFins?
The cordless Shark Vertex review releases today at 4 EST!
I'd like to know more about the durability of the fins on the roller. As someone who has been through countless vacuums over the past 15 years, I know these rollers take a beating. With brush rollers you can at least know that even if they are covered in gunk/hair/etc they can be somewhat cleaned up and will continue to work. These fins look like they might not be as durable. Like they might tear/ break apart and become useless over time. And the soft roller looks pretty bad in the video matted down with hair. With not being able to access the rollers, how long will the fin roller even last?
Wow. I have had only 1 vacuum over the past 15 years. I had a GE canister, which I paid for $200. The motor and the vacuum is still working great.
Can you please explain the differences between Models AZ2000, AZ2002, & AZ2000W? Thanks
Shark duo clean rollers are not good for all hard floors. The wheels leaves wheels marks on pre finish hardwood floors and laminate. I would love to see they improve on this
That hasn't been my experience, but thanks for sharing.
Wow, such a thorough and scientific vacuum review. I’m impressed!
Love your videos! Just bought this one on Black Friday sale for 50% off. I can’t wait to vacuum 🎉
Thanks! Enjoy!
Waiting for your review on Shark® Vertex™ Lightweight Cordless Stick Vacuum with DuoClean® PowerFins....!!
Me too!
Same
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Dont know if you get this a lot, but I have a couple extra tests you could run, just because I recently bought this vacuum based on your videos. This vacuum does not do well with kitchen/bathroom rugs, and thus also large dog beds--my old vacuum I could pretty much just go over them. Just an added factor to your ease of use test. And then overall, a shag rug/carpet test would be helpful, to see if its effective or if it will possibly damage your rug.
Firstly...GREAT review. Thank you. I bought this and like it a lot.
It’s a bit clumsy for such a small vacuum (cord placement is off, accessory slots are off, and it will literally pull you along like a young dog walking its owner).
Secondly...All that tasty cereal being wasted. Lol
Great! I watched this video to learn how to turn this non intuitive machine “on”. Unfortunately, you skipped that detail.
I’d really like to see them come out with another “Speed” variant for those in smaller apartments/houses and don’t need a large dustbin. Lighter weight, more nimble, less bulky to store. My Apex Duoclean seems like the last one they made. Haven’t seen a Speed variant with Zero-M or this new Vortex line.
The Vertex Ultralight and Apex Uplight corded stick vacs fill the role of heavier than a stick but lighter than full size.
Agree. I recently got a speed nv800 from The Shopping Channel. The last ones who had them (now sold out). It’s such a great compact size and I’d love one for my mom. Wish they’d make more. I use the power head for stairs since it’s small.
Seems like none of the vacuum cleaner reviews ever show how easy it is to empty. I currently have a Hoover and it's a pain in the ass to put the canister back on because you have line things up just right, push down and twist. There have been times when I have spent 10-15 minutes just trying to put the canister back on. Needless to say I am currently shopping for a new vacuum.
Please do the cordless version of the vertex. It’s between the Dyson V11 or the new cordless vertex to get the wife.
Get the new cordless vertex!! On sale for 299 at kohl’s and bestbuy!
I was debating on a dyson 11 but the battery dies out in under a year. No good
The cordless Shark Vertex review releases today at 4 EST!
I knew nothing about vacuums till I started watching your videos - great job BTW. I have wood floors throughout the house. But also have a number of very delicate and expensive rugs. Reviews on Amazon indicate concern about too much suction to use on area rugs. I'm also concerned about not being able to turn off the brush roll while the vacuum using on my expensive rugs - previous vacuums brushing have ruined some of them. I then considered going with the rotator (less suction) - but really want powered lift-away to get under beds and sofas. I really like the soft roller. Do you have concerns with too much suction? Do you think I'll have problems with my rugs? What should I buy? Vertex/Apex/Rotator... or something else? Thanks. Peter
I would speak with someone who specializes in your type of carpeting. I keep with standard household materials and would hate to make an assumption and steer you wrong. best of luck to you!
My biggest complaint with most of these vacuums (which I never hear mentioned) is even though it’s a “lift away” if you want to vacuum some place high up such as cobwebs around the ceiling etc., you have to lift and carry the entire motor and canister. I have a carousel and the handle and hose are long enough where I don’t have to lift the entire vacuum cleaner and carry it around with while I vacuum. I wonder if a short hose and extension is one reason they have a good suction. I would like to see a longer extension tube for more reach and so it can be used without carrying the motor around house.
They have a long tube on another model that’s cheaper I do believe you’re right it does affect the suction so why the vacuum is cheaper.
they might sell an attachment with a longer tube separately.
Thank you, I’m glad I stumbled across your page. I’ve been looking for two weeks on diff shark vacuums. I now know which to buy and it’s the vertex.
Glad it was helpful!