Dude... I straight up love your reviews of everything you have done. From the different types of vacuums, to the robot vacuums, to Dyson and Honeywell air purifiers. I’m literally going to buy a shark apex right now because I’m a dude with long hair, and my girlfriend and roommate have long hair too. So you can imagine how much freakin hair is around the house. And I’ve searched for so long on what vacuum is best because I have the household duty of cleaning our crappy wireless vacuum of the hair that gets stuck in the roller every other week! But seriously I wish I could consult you on literally everything I buy. I love the way you break down specs and testing of multiple similar products and in different price ranges, and how you keep everything short, precise and to the point. You’re a man of facts and I appreciate that. Thank you and keep up the good work!
After watching tons of these videos I got the Shark from Amazon renewed for 200 bucks. Renewed is a overstatement, it appeared brand new with all attachments. It works great, the suction is incredible, and it pulled kitty litter out of my high pile carpet that I didn't even know was there. Thank you for these videos!
I just got my Apex Zero M yesterday, and here are my thoughts. I LOVE this vacuum, almost as much as I loved my Rainbow that lasted about 20 years! The dirt that was picked up in my house, which is a mix of hardwood floors and carpeting, was AMAZING! The fabulous HEPA filtration kept all of that dust and dirt inside the vacuum, so everything is still clean today!! The hose is quite "tight", so more difficult to work with attachments than I would have preferred, but it's still manageable. (My Rainbow had 2 hoses, one powered and one not, so I never had a problem with using attachments.) I tried using the caddy, but since the hose is so tight and short, I felt limited in using the vacuum so instead ended up just taking the lift away off of the canister and sitting in on the floor, which led to it tipping over constantly. I WISH the attachments could snap on, vs just sliding on the end of the hose!!!! In using attachments in awkward spaces, I pulled them off several times. The flexible brush attachment is very nice, but again, I wish it could be "locked" into position, as I kept flexing it too far in doing the dusting around objects and window blinds. I also wish there were a wider flat brush attachment to go up under my furniture that is on hard wood. I used the small brush attachment, and at some places had to even remove the bristle part from that to get up under the furniture. I may go looking on the internet for something that will work to do what I need under my sofa!! The "appliance" attachment is AMAZING! I was able to get way up under, around, and behind our huge entertainment center for the first time EVER without having to move that 7 foot tall by 4 foot wide monster!! All in all, this vacuum is amazing!! Again, it's not as great as my Rainbow was, but the price tag is significantly better!! Plus, everyone HATED having to empty that water basin out!! It was purely GROSS to see at the end of cleaning!! Someone commented that it's not as good as a Kirby. Well, I had one of those before the Rainbow, and the Kirby is one HEAVY vacuum cleaner. I hated mine, and got the Rainbow to replace it!! This Shark Apex Zero M has a 5 year warranty, so at the price (I bought the whole big package) it will break down to about $80 a year for the 5 years. You can't get anything worthwhile for $80, and I'm hoping that it will last beyond the 5 years!! Although, maybe by then there will be something even more amazing to replace this one with!! Happy Cleaning everyone!!
Picked one of these babies up from marketplace as my budget was limited but my criteria was high. Between your on point review and the well kept unit I bought, I've done well for myself for $40. Yours reviews are the ones I trust the most and I appreciate your work.
I watched most of the videos to pick the best one I needed. All your videos helped and I ended up with the shark apex zero m. I am not disappointed and it’s the best one I’ve every had. I’ve gone through a lot and this by far is the one I will always use. Thanks for all your time in reviews!
You're actually one of my actual favorite persons. I hate consumerism, but I absolutely love knowing what the absolute actual best is. And you find that out, beyond a shadow of a doubt. Thank you.
I love shark products! They are the only vacuums I use for my business. The lift-aways are amazing for residential cleaning! The maneuverability and attachments are next to none! I am hoping shark will come out with a wide path upright soon for commercial use, aside from that keep up the amazing work Shark!
Awesome. My husband and my hair is so long plus we have a cat and I would have to brush the carpets before vacuuming always to prevent breaking them. This vacuum sounds awesome
@Cassandra I've had mine over a year now. It works well on both carpet and hard floors. I havent had to pull hair out of the brush roll once! The only thing that I've had to pull out was small patches of cat hair on the rim of the plastic cover. It's easy though--just wipe it away.
I work for a company that sells vacs and I always considered Shark an 'As seen on TV' gimmick --- until I bought one two years ago. Such a great product. Gonna buy an Apex tomorrow.
Awesome. So many bullcrap Amazon review summary robot videos these days, it's rare to find a real person who did real testing. This video was exactly what I needed, an I bought this Shark, and it is in fact AWESOME!!! Thanks Vacuum Wars, excellent job. I subscribed.
It is the best vacuum I’ve ever used. It picks up dust! Wonderful! It’s heavy and doesn't have a long hose for doing stair, and ceiling fans. Still it gets high praise from me.
I love these videos. I had a cheap vacuum and my allergies were always crazy when I would vacuum. I have pets and I always thought my carpet was clean. When I used this vacuum it picked up so much dirt that I didn't even know was there.
Man I love your videos - this convinced me to buy this vacuum as I just moved into a new spot with hardwood and carpet, and I’m also looking into getting a dog. Anyways, your videos are straight to the point (only 5:00 minutes) which is awesome. Appreciate your style
The reason the zero m has more power is because the redesign of the cyclone in the bin. This means that if you have the older apex, you can just put the zero m bin and the zero m cleaning head and you basically have a apex zero m.
Got mine in the mail last week and so far I love it! I had the original NV22 purple shark sweeper and it was good. But wanted some of these upgrades, especially zero-m technology. So far I haven't had any tangles with hair. Very nice! The sound is fantastic as well, not too loud and has nice tone! Final out of the door cost was $344 with the top of the line model with VIP warranty, etc and 6mo no interest using PayPal. The only thing I don't like is I wish they would find a way to hold most of the attachments on the unit. They give two spaces. Wish it had at least 4 to carry the crevice tool, powered brush, dust brush and have an extra open. And I think the power cord is a little shorter than on my NV22 or seems to be when I was putting it away. Haven't had a chance to really check that yet.
I was contemplating on buying Dyson Ball Multi Floor 2 vacuum cleaner and ran through reviews of that product with pros and cons etc... Your review changed all that and I'm sure I wouldn't be disappointed. I also have the rainbow but that's for business use. This one works both ways. I already ordered it and looking forward to use this beauty...
I bought this vacuum like 2 weeks ago and it’s SOO GOOD... I have 7 dogs and the pet hair is HORRIBLE other vacuums tangle hair but this vacuum... is so good.
I got 3 accessories with mine. The basic 12" crevice tool, pet power brush tool (non motorized version), basic upholstery tool (without bristles). I think that's all that comes standard with the machine. Anything else is extra and can be bought on their website.
Do you have a list of vacuums that you recommend that have totally sealed systems? I can't believe more vacuums aren't sealed. What good are all the filters if they just blow dust out.
Great review! I appreciate the detail you put into it. The fact that you have a cleaning business really adds weight to your opinions. You sold me on this one. Thanks!
Great review thanks. I'm a die hard Dyson person, but your stats changed my mind. I do have a Shark steam cleaner for my hardwood floors and love it. So I do like Shark.
We have an old Hoover Wind tunnel (With a bag). It must be about 20 yrs. old and that dinosaur still runs! Although I had to replace most plastic parts thru the years. I had bought other more modern vacuums (including a newer bagless wind tunnel), but my wife refuses to give up on the old Wind tunnel. This thing is very loud and gives my wife the impression that is very powerful. No scientific proof can take har out of it. With that said, although the motor still runs, the plastic parts keep degrading, and is now harder to find parts for it, so I hope this Shark APEX is finally the rightful and final replacement for the old Wind Tunnel. Your review allowed me to convince her to give it a try.
Thanks for the clear and very thorough reviews. We have hardwood floors throughout, 2 dogs (one is a CRAZY shedder) and 2 cats. We looked at several of your reviews (as well as others both pos/neg) regarding several different models and finally decided on this SHARK Apex Duo Zero M (Got it for $100 via Amazon). Have only had it a couple of days, but WOW! Your review had me pretty convinced, but our situation left me a little skeptical at the same time. This thing is terrific! Thank you for helping me make the right choice for us.
Oh my gosh thank you so much for doing a video about this! I have a bissell powerlifter currently and, well, it’s gone to poop. I’ve had it for about 4.5 years. Soo I’m vacuum shopping and I think I’m going to get this. Thank you!
Thanks for such a great review. I been checking review on different kind of vacuum cleaners. I think after the review you have given on this one I have finally found my vacuum 😊. Thanks so much! You covered everything! Great comments as well about it.
I bought the Apex based on this review, and it is the best vacuum I've ever used. The dual brush and zero M is the best vacuum add-on invention to date. I was a bit worried about how it would handle my wife and daughter's long hair, but it hasn't got any wrapped around the brush roller so far. One thing that bothers me which the reviewer didn't mention is I don't think is the second inner brush comes out. If something ever got stuck behind the brush going into the hose it might be tuff to remove. I wish both brushes could be removed.
Thanks for the review! its good to hear. YEah for some reason on the DuoCleans the main brush isnt easily removable. Probably because the way it integrates with the soft roller is very complicated and they dont want people messing with it.
I am buying this immediately. I have long blonde hair, as well as my daughter and we are constantly killing Vacuums with our hair. We shed like a dog, with hair down to the middle of my back. My current vacuum is a Electrolux canister vac that has lasted the longest of any vacuum at about 4 years. But like my other vacuums unfortunately my hair has slowly killed it, so here I am shopping for a new vacuum. I am so excited for this vacuum!
I bought mine at Kohl's. If you apply for a Kohl's card, you get 30% of even if you are denied. If you get approved, it's 35%. I basically got this for under 250$ at Kohl's. I got approved and was able to pay my balance at the register because I didn't know they did this. I got lucky when I went in there and was going to pay cash and the full price for about 420$. I have shopped for this everywhere and Kohl's even beat Amazon on this vacuum.
So I bought this and it is just like you describe ! Awesome!! I also ordered the shark rocket pet pro cordless for doing light cleanings as a result of watching your video on it too.
My daughter spilt glitter on our carpet and the Shark couldn't get the embedded glitter out. I have a Kenmore vacuum and it was able to get it out. My perception of Shark is they are great for bare floors and low pile carpet(like in commercial buildings) but not for medium/high pile carpet.
That test was standardized sometime after this video was made, hence the omission. He did list numbers in another video when comparing against other vacuums. I sadly can't remember what video or what the figure was exactly. But I think it was the mid 90% range. Not terrible, but not an ideal deep cleaner either (there are plenty of uprights that get 100% easy, even bagless ones). I suspect the duo clean head, while really handy, does compromise the air seal against the floor somewhat.
The Shark Apex Zero M AZ1002 got a 98% in the carpet deep clean test (with deeply embedded sand) and the Shark True Pet got a 100%. The other Deep clean + thick carpet test, this Shark got a 100% and the True Pet stalled a couple of times because of thicker pile carpet but was remedied by lowering the suction and received an 80% due to the inconvenience of flipping a button down lmao.
Need suggestions… I’ve been using Shark Apex for ~3 years now. Pretty happy with the performance. Does an excellent job at picking whatever lies in its way. Lately though, I noticed, duo roller system would only start if pushing vacuum forward. I clearly remember that it did work irrespective if I push it forward or pull it back for some extra spot cleaning. Now even on the slightest pull, both rollers would and light will stop. I will have to start pushing it forward for both rollers and light to come on. It is mildly annoying as I have to wait for a couple of seconds as rollers take a couple to get spinning. Looking at some online tips, I thought the belt connecting motor and rollers might be damaged/ broken. On opening the vacuum I was able denounce that. Luckily I was able to put it all back together back together, without any screws to spare, but am back at the same spot. Anyone with similar experience, fixes… kindly share. Please don’t consider this a negative review. I love the vacuum and hence want to fix it. Appreciate any help…
I returned a shark nv501 for this vac & am very impressed. It's suction is unlike any other vac I've ever used including big shop vacs. Only issue I have is the hose doesn't extend & is very short. So you must have the vac/canister at your side when using hose. If it was like a dyson hose this vac would be an absolute beast.
I saw that they have other, cheaper models with Zero M - do they all work just as well? That's really the main feature I'm looking for currently, something to pick up the hairs without getting stuck on the bar.
Excellent demo video 👏👏👏 I recently purchased the same Shark Apex Model & I absolutely love it, however, THEY FAILED TO INCLUDE one of my most coveted wants in a full size vac & that's a RETRACTABLE CORD. I have dexterity issues so that's an important feature for someone like myself. I started buying Shark Vacs about 5 years ago & haven't looked back but I keep hoping they will add this feature at some point. A lot of vacs under $100 have self returning cords so I'm not sure why Shark Vacs don't?!?🤷
Can you tell me the difference in the ZU881 and AZ1002? I thought I was purchasing the AZ1002 and received the ZU881 instead; however, they seem the same aside from the fact that the ZU881 doesn’t say Apex 🤷🏼♀️.
I just got this for $199.99 at Bed Bath and Beyond because someone returned it. I used it last night and it's awesome!! I'm used to cheap vacuums so it was so nice. I have hardwood and a big shag area rug. Oh and I have a cat and I have really long hair lol. It's so quiet!!! It's more quiet than my Bissell handheld. As said in this video it is pretty heavy but it's worth it. It worked really good even on my shag rug
Does the low pile on this model have great suction. I have the lift away dxl nv360 and on low pile it seems the suction is not that great and way to powerful for away rugs. What shark do you recommend or 2019-2020
how about the dumping of the dirt or changing of the bag? it's my biggest issue. i mean what is the point to have a hepa filter if you have to open a container and then dump dust and dirt and pollen back into the air? And I've yet to find a bag-less that was easy to dump unless their is weighted dirt and not just pet hair which for me with two pups is actually the biggest issue. the hair stays in the bag-less compartment unless use of vigorous force to jar it loose and into the air goes all that allergens. So, do you have a review on a bagged vacuum?
I got this one recently after watching this video it is a great vacuum, however it is quite heavy for me. May you suggest something as great as this suction but little bit lighter and easier to use? Thank you.
Can you tell me the difference between the AZ1000 and AZ1002? My local store has the AZ1000 at a good price, but I want to make sure I’m not missing out on key features. The two models look identical in pictures. Thanks.
@@VacuumWars I found the az1000 apex duo clean zero m refurbished for 119 bucks and it looks brand new. I absolutely love it so far. After researching the az1000 and az1002 are exactly the same with different attachments the 1002 comes with the motorized tool which I didn’t need anyway.
Was getting ready to buy a Dyson Animal Ball until I saw this site. Heading out to buy an Shark APEX DuoClean Zero M today!!!! Thank you for your reviews.
For people that have used dyson v11 and zero m, do you feel a big differnce about the power and the pros? Does the zero m gives enoght comparing to the price? Is dyson worth it comparing to the zero m? Like if the dyson were 500 usd and the zero m 400 usd which will you picked? Thank you.
For $475 I got the vacuum, true pet upgrade so ALL attachments, a free steam mop and a lifetime warranty with Shark. I suggest going with them. You can get another vacuum for like $175 with the purchase but I have no need. I just learned I have a dust mite allergy. A lifetime warranty is what got me because I'm going to be using this thing potentially 3 times a week.
Hi VacuumWars! Happy to have found you! How would you rate this vaccuum against your current top model (Shark Stratos)? Deciding between the two... I found this one new on a one day deal site for $150 but it only carries 90 day warranty... But it's also $150 compared to $400. Decisions decisions!
Hello! First, THANK YOU so much for your videos! We watched A LOT of them over the past couple weeks trying to pick out new vacuum. :) I have a question for you! We bought this Shark Apex DuoClean w/ Zero M, Powered Lift away last weekend and we used it this past week. I know it says it has a "complete system", but we noticed a smokey smell when using it - so, is that normal?? We were wanting to switch from our Dyson, but we have NEVER had that smell with it, so we weren't sure if it was normal, or if maybe we had a dud that needed to be exchanged? Any insight? Thank you for your time!
I like to point out that the Shark Apex Zero M is very sensitive to stringy pieces of wood mulch, Mine stopped working after making a horrendous noise, I had to clean it out as the small strands of mulch worked its way into the brush ends and jammed it up. It works great again, but if you have puppies you might want to keep an old junky vacuum for bigger stuff that falls apart easy! They dont tell you this, but if the Green Light Blinks but nothing moves, it apparently means its jammed!
Would you recommend this for a cleaning business? It would receive 3-6 hrs of daily use. You should do a comparison of “commercial” vacuums. Ever since I had to give up on my Royal Pony Vac that I could no longer get parts for I’ve been on the hunt for a solid residential commercial vacuum. I’m getting closer to getting an Orek upright but I’m not convinced it’d be good on hard surfaces. More than one vacuum salesman has recommended I get two vacuums for different surfaces. This makes me crazy.
Hi, I ordered this vac about 4 months ago, and I hate it a little. Imo, the under appliance wand is useless, which was one of the biggest selling points for me. It doesn't stay flat to the floor, and only has suction in one small section, so not very effective without easy too much effort. The other selling point was the canister option, which leads me to my actual question....how do toy set the vac in the canister???I know I could probably find this on my vac instructions, but idk where they are. I'm kind of holding out on my final opinion till I've used it in canister mode.
Do you have a video with a deep clean test of this vacuum? I have seen it in the list for one of the other vacuums for the deep clean test but no video explaining it.
Thank you for the review. One area I’m interested in that you didn’t touch on is emptying the vacuum. I have terrible allergies and typically have to ask my wife to empty our canister vacuum because it’s a mess. If you can take a minute to let me know, it would be much appreciated. Thanks in advance.
I really enjoy your videos, it helps especially in choosing a vacuum and what to watch for. I am trying to decide between this vacuum the apex zero m, the ion p50 and the ion f80. I'm wondering how they compare. Obviously the apex has much more power and the zero m sounds great, but the conveniency of cordless is very tempting as I like to vacuum my car out often and not have to be tied to an outlet or having to unplug and plug as I change rooms. Wondering if the p50 or f80 still has plenty of power and if the extra power apex will be very noticeable for most people, and the 2 ion's are much cheaper then the Apex. How much difference in power and easy of use between the p50 and f80.
Greetings from Kentucky...just brought our Duo Clean home, assembled it and turned it loose on our floors. My only concern is the Zero M technology. It doesn't keep pet hair from wrapping around the brush. I've had to cut dog hair twice so that vacuuming could continue. Suction is as reviewed but my Golden Retrievers beat it.
Lovely video as always and very good and the pro’s and cons. My experience of the only Shark I have ever used is my duo clean, flex corded handheld. I’m only going to talk about the main powerhead. I lived the main powerhead, it’s performance is fantastic. The changes you have shown will definitely improve the previous style. The pull back issue I have is the same as yours on Liftaway mode, it sticks to the carpet so well that the rear wheels lift up slightly on pull back, but it’s doing a good job so I will forgive it for that. I have another point. So many users in the UK complain about Shark customer service, the lack of available replacement parts and the cost of the ones they do have. Is this the same over there?
Yes the Flex Duoclean is a good example of the Duoclean system, though not as powerful. I am actually pretty interested in the Shark UK issues. Based on the news I have seen Shark is investing heavily in improving its UK marketshare, and offering more options etc. I dont know if that translates to customer service and parts though. In the US I call Shark all the time to make sure my information is correct on issues not posted on their website (motor size etc) and I have always had a pleasant transaction. We have also had a few occasions to use the warranty and were sent new units with no issues. That being said the fine print is important to read as many things are not covered. As far as parts, Shark parts are generally expensive, much more so than Dyson parts. The are readily available though on pretty much any marketplace though (Amazon.com, Ebay.com, or Sharkclean.com) I know you mentioned the tiny hose in the floor nozzle before, for that kind of stuff (parts of parts) they are not good at all. In fact it has produced an entire cottage industry of people making and selling them, like shark wheels for example.
Shark warranty replacement is horrible. Even if it's their design issue they will outright deny you. 5 yr warranty is useless. It's not same in UK but US as well.
Was the previous regular Apex a closed system? That's what we have and I can't tell if it is or is not - it seems to accumulate a lot of dust on the outside but I can't tell if it's blowing the dust or if it's just from when I dump it out.
That said - I am interested in the zero m - i think it came out RIGHT after we bought the regular apex of course - because I'm so sick of cutting pet hair out of it every time we vacuum.
You probably had a faulty Dyson Ball Animal 2. I tested mine at my local vacuum store. It had 79 CFM at the head and 105 CFM at the hose. It also had 114 inches of water of suction.
I don't recommend household vacuums for commercial work really, but I did a review of some popular commercial models here: th-cam.com/video/IMpUUkLM4Jk/w-d-xo.html
Any chance you could do the fine filter test where you test the sealed unit after you have abused it and used it? I'm wonder if it's still a sealed system after it ages. The only real reason holding me back and why I was thinking of getting a miele thanks
I have been watching videos trying to decide the best that I can benefit on vacuum cleaning my home this seems great, but can I purchase the pet adapter or does this come with it?
Great review, but I saw at least one review that said the lift-away allowed this model (and other lift-away models) to double as a stair vac. That's a very appealing quality for me, but I'm not seeing it demonstrated. Was I wrong about that? I'm almost ready to go ahead and buy this model, but if it doesn't double as a stair vac as I thought it would, I'm not sure sure about it.
Are you aware of the new apex model az1501 I think, it's got the blue roller and I sick just got one from target for 200 and can't find anything review wise do you plan on making one
Shark Apex Zero M (Amazon): geni.us/wUwn7Xg
Dude... I straight up love your reviews of everything you have done. From the different types of vacuums, to the robot vacuums, to Dyson and Honeywell air purifiers. I’m literally going to buy a shark apex right now because I’m a dude with long hair, and my girlfriend and roommate have long hair too. So you can imagine how much freakin hair is around the house. And I’ve searched for so long on what vacuum is best because I have the household duty of cleaning our crappy wireless vacuum of the hair that gets stuck in the roller every other week!
But seriously I wish I could consult you on literally everything I buy. I love the way you break down specs and testing of multiple similar products and in different price ranges, and how you keep everything short, precise and to the point. You’re a man of facts and I appreciate that.
Thank you and keep up the good work!
I'm 18, I'm still in highschool, why the hell am I watching this at 3 in the morning? That being said, guess who has a SHARK APEX ON THE WAY BOIS
Lol, well I for one am glad you stopped by!
KringusKrang lmfaoooooo I’m weak af
Haha
Too funny
KringusKrang just opening up mine now 👍👍👍👍👍
After watching tons of these videos I got the Shark from Amazon renewed for 200 bucks. Renewed is a overstatement, it appeared brand new with all attachments. It works great, the suction is incredible, and it pulled kitty litter out of my high pile carpet that I didn't even know was there. Thank you for these videos!
I just got my Apex Zero M yesterday, and here are my thoughts. I LOVE this vacuum, almost as much as I loved my Rainbow that lasted about 20 years! The dirt that was picked up in my house, which is a mix of hardwood floors and carpeting, was AMAZING! The fabulous HEPA filtration kept all of that dust and dirt inside the vacuum, so everything is still clean today!! The hose is quite "tight", so more difficult to work with attachments than I would have preferred, but it's still manageable. (My Rainbow had 2 hoses, one powered and one not, so I never had a problem with using attachments.) I tried using the caddy, but since the hose is so tight and short, I felt limited in using the vacuum so instead ended up just taking the lift away off of the canister and sitting in on the floor, which led to it tipping over constantly.
I WISH the attachments could snap on, vs just sliding on the end of the hose!!!! In using attachments in awkward spaces, I pulled them off several times. The flexible brush attachment is very nice, but again, I wish it could be "locked" into position, as I kept flexing it too far in doing the dusting around objects and window blinds. I also wish there were a wider flat brush attachment to go up under my furniture that is on hard wood. I used the small brush attachment, and at some places had to even remove the bristle part from that to get up under the furniture. I may go looking on the internet for something that will work to do what I need under my sofa!!
The "appliance" attachment is AMAZING! I was able to get way up under, around, and behind our huge entertainment center for the first time EVER without having to move that 7 foot tall by 4 foot wide monster!!
All in all, this vacuum is amazing!! Again, it's not as great as my Rainbow was, but the price tag is significantly better!! Plus, everyone HATED having to empty that water basin out!! It was purely GROSS to see at the end of cleaning!! Someone commented that it's not as good as a Kirby. Well, I had one of those before the Rainbow, and the Kirby is one HEAVY vacuum cleaner. I hated mine, and got the Rainbow to replace it!! This Shark Apex Zero M has a 5 year warranty, so at the price (I bought the whole big package) it will break down to about $80 a year for the 5 years. You can't get anything worthwhile for $80, and I'm hoping that it will last beyond the 5 years!! Although, maybe by then there will be something even more amazing to replace this one with!! Happy Cleaning everyone!!
Picked one of these babies up from marketplace as my budget was limited but my criteria was high. Between your on point review and the well kept unit I bought, I've done well for myself for $40.
Yours reviews are the ones I trust the most and I appreciate your work.
I watched most of the videos to pick the best one I needed. All your videos helped and I ended up with the shark apex zero m. I am not disappointed and it’s the best one I’ve every had. I’ve gone through a lot and this by far is the one I will always use. Thanks for all your time in reviews!
You're actually one of my actual favorite persons. I hate consumerism, but I absolutely love knowing what the absolute actual best is. And you find that out, beyond a shadow of a doubt. Thank you.
Just picked one up! Insane the amount of stuff that was in the carpet that this pulled up from the previous lacking vacuum
Man, sweet review. No bullshit all facts.
Keep up the great work.
Awesome! Thanks! and Thanks for stopping by!
Was so set in getting a Dyson until I saw your videos! Ordered the apex, saved a ton of money since it was on sale and so excited to use it!!
I love shark products! They are the only vacuums I use for my business. The lift-aways are amazing for residential cleaning! The maneuverability and attachments are next to none! I am hoping shark will come out with a wide path upright soon for commercial use, aside from that keep up the amazing work Shark!
Cool, a fellow house cleaner. The Apex has the widest cleaning path I have seen from Shark so far.
My hair is long (down to my butt), thick, and constantly on the floors. I shed like a dog. LOL.
The Zero M works so well!!!!!!! I love this thing!
Awesome. My husband and my hair is so long plus we have a cat and I would have to brush the carpets before vacuuming always to prevent breaking them. This vacuum sounds awesome
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Same girl same! I’m getting this because of the hair LOL
christie crawford Rupunzel is shooketh sis!!! I wonder what vacuum she has!
@Cassandra I've had mine over a year now. It works well on both carpet and hard floors. I havent had to pull hair out of the brush roll once! The only thing that I've had to pull out was small patches of cat hair on the rim of the plastic cover. It's easy though--just wipe it away.
I love your videos. They’re to the point, informative and well produced. Thank you
I work for a company that sells vacs and I always considered Shark an 'As seen on TV' gimmick --- until I bought one two years ago. Such a great product. Gonna buy an Apex tomorrow.
Awesome. So many bullcrap Amazon review summary robot videos these days, it's rare to find a real person who did real testing. This video was exactly what I needed, an I bought this Shark, and it is in fact AWESOME!!! Thanks Vacuum Wars, excellent job. I subscribed.
Wow, thank you!
I agree Timothy! I only come here for reviews!
It is the best vacuum I’ve ever used. It picks up dust! Wonderful! It’s heavy and doesn't have a long hose for doing stair, and ceiling fans. Still it gets high praise from me.
Iv had this for 3 years. Best vacuum ever. Love it. Just as good as the day I bought it.
Glad you are happy with it!
I love these videos. I had a cheap vacuum and my allergies were always crazy when I would vacuum. I have pets and I always thought my carpet was clean. When I used this vacuum it picked up so much dirt that I didn't even know was there.
Man I love your videos - this convinced me to buy this vacuum as I just moved into a new spot with hardwood and carpet, and I’m also looking into getting a dog. Anyways, your videos are straight to the point (only 5:00 minutes) which is awesome. Appreciate your style
The reason the zero m has more power is because the redesign of the cyclone in the bin. This means that if you have the older apex, you can just put the zero m bin and the zero m cleaning head and you basically have a apex zero m.
Interesting thanks!
@@VacuumWars - The hoses are also interchangeable from what I've seen. This is the best review I've seen so far.
Recently bought one. Loving it so far. Got a GREAT deal too, direct from Shark - 30% discount.
Got mine in the mail last week and so far I love it! I had the original NV22 purple shark sweeper and it was good. But wanted some of these upgrades, especially zero-m technology. So far I haven't had any tangles with hair. Very nice! The sound is fantastic as well, not too loud and has nice tone! Final out of the door cost was $344 with the top of the line model with VIP warranty, etc and 6mo no interest using PayPal. The only thing I don't like is I wish they would find a way to hold most of the attachments on the unit. They give two spaces. Wish it had at least 4 to carry the crevice tool, powered brush, dust brush and have an extra open. And I think the power cord is a little shorter than on my NV22 or seems to be when I was putting it away. Haven't had a chance to really check that yet.
Good points, thanks for commenting. I do wish there were more attachment holders as well!
Great honest review!! I couldn't decide between Dyson and Shark. I will go with Shark because of this review.
I was contemplating on buying Dyson Ball Multi Floor 2 vacuum cleaner and ran through reviews of that product with pros and cons etc... Your review changed all that and I'm sure I wouldn't be disappointed. I also have the rainbow but that's for business use. This one works both ways. I already ordered it and looking forward to use this beauty...
I bought this vacuum like 2 weeks ago and it’s SOO GOOD... I have 7 dogs and the pet hair is
HORRIBLE other vacuums tangle hair but this vacuum... is so good.
I got 3 accessories with mine. The basic 12" crevice tool, pet power brush tool (non motorized version), basic upholstery tool (without bristles). I think that's all that comes standard with the machine. Anything else is extra and can be bought on their website.
Got this 30% off for black Friday! Never been so excited for a new vacuum to come in the mail...thanks for the great review!
Nice, yeah I saw they had a great deal on these!
where was this at
Ended getting for 249 from bed bath and beyond
@@88omarz wow! they have it for 399 now at bbnb
mutabor83 yea that’s crazy. Was a great deal though
I watched a bunch of your reviews and ended up deciding to order this vacuum. Thank you for helping me make an informed decision.
Do you have a list of vacuums that you recommend that have totally sealed systems? I can't believe more vacuums aren't sealed. What good are all the filters if they just blow dust out.
Every shark vaccum
Great review! I appreciate the detail you put into it. The fact that you have a cleaning business really adds weight to your opinions. You sold me on this one. Thanks!
Thanks so much! I hope you enjoy it!
Great review thanks. I'm a die hard Dyson person, but your stats changed my mind. I do have a Shark steam cleaner for my hardwood floors and love it. So I do like Shark.
We have an old Hoover Wind tunnel (With a bag). It must be about 20 yrs. old and that dinosaur still runs! Although I had to replace most plastic parts thru the years. I had bought other more modern vacuums (including a newer bagless wind tunnel), but my wife refuses to give up on the old Wind tunnel. This thing is very loud and gives my wife the impression that is very powerful. No scientific proof can take har out of it.
With that said, although the motor still runs, the plastic parts keep degrading, and is now harder to find parts for it, so I hope this Shark APEX is finally the rightful and final replacement for the old Wind Tunnel. Your review allowed me to convince her to give it a try.
Thanks for the clear and very thorough reviews. We have hardwood floors throughout, 2 dogs (one is a CRAZY shedder) and 2 cats. We looked at several of your reviews (as well as others both pos/neg) regarding several different models and finally decided on this SHARK Apex Duo Zero M (Got it for $100 via Amazon). Have only had it a couple of days, but WOW! Your review had me pretty convinced, but our situation left me a little skeptical at the same time. This thing is terrific! Thank you for helping me make the right choice for us.
that is a great price wow
Oh my gosh thank you so much for doing a video about this! I have a bissell powerlifter currently and, well, it’s gone to poop. I’ve had it for about 4.5 years. Soo I’m vacuum shopping and I think I’m going to get this. Thank you!
Definitely got this for my mom last Christmas and she loves it so much and this year I got her the Bissell powerfresh steam mop to go with it
Thanks for such a great review. I been checking review on different kind of vacuum cleaners. I think after the review you have given on this one I have finally found my vacuum 😊. Thanks so much! You covered everything! Great comments as well about it.
Awesome! Thank you!
I bought the Apex based on this review, and it is the best vacuum I've ever used. The dual brush and zero M is the best vacuum add-on invention to date. I was a bit worried about how it would handle my wife and daughter's long hair, but it hasn't got any wrapped around the brush roller so far. One thing that bothers me which the reviewer didn't mention is I don't think is the second inner brush comes out. If something ever got stuck behind the brush going into the hose it might be tuff to remove. I wish both brushes could be removed.
Thanks for the review! its good to hear. YEah for some reason on the DuoCleans the main brush isnt easily removable. Probably because the way it integrates with the soft roller is very complicated and they dont want people messing with it.
I’ve head mine for a year now and am starting to experience issues. I noticed your comment is two years old- how has the machine held up for you?
3:00 mysterious increase in power. Looks like we need to call "The Mystery Machine Gang" ;-) Excellent video. Getting one today.
I am buying this immediately. I have long blonde hair, as well as my daughter and we are constantly killing Vacuums with our hair. We shed like a dog, with hair down to the middle of my back. My current vacuum is a Electrolux canister vac that has lasted the longest of any vacuum at about 4 years. But like my other vacuums unfortunately my hair has slowly killed it, so here I am shopping for a new vacuum. I am so excited for this vacuum!
This is what I like about Shark. They listen to their customers
I bought mine at Kohl's. If you apply for a Kohl's card, you get 30% of even if you are denied. If you get approved, it's 35%. I basically got this for under 250$ at Kohl's. I got approved and was able to pay my balance at the register because I didn't know they did this. I got lucky when I went in there and was going to pay cash and the full price for about 420$. I have shopped for this everywhere and Kohl's even beat Amazon on this vacuum.
Just ordered one from Kohl's black Friday.... $250 - 15% BF coupon and you get $60 Kohl's cash.
I think this is the best deal yet on this vacuum!
So I bought this and it is just like you describe ! Awesome!! I also ordered the shark rocket pet pro cordless for doing light cleanings as a result of watching your video on it too.
Great review, thanks
did you ever do an embedded sand in the carpet deep clean test with this one?
I would like to see him do that's as well, I have to wonder why it hasn't been done....?
Same pls answer !!!!
My daughter spilt glitter on our carpet and the Shark couldn't get the embedded glitter out. I have a Kenmore vacuum and it was able to get it out. My perception of Shark is they are great for bare floors and low pile carpet(like in commercial buildings) but not for medium/high pile carpet.
That test was standardized sometime after this video was made, hence the omission.
He did list numbers in another video when comparing against other vacuums. I sadly can't remember what video or what the figure was exactly. But I think it was the mid 90% range. Not terrible, but not an ideal deep cleaner either (there are plenty of uprights that get 100% easy, even bagless ones). I suspect the duo clean head, while really handy, does compromise the air seal against the floor somewhat.
The Shark Apex Zero M AZ1002 got a 98% in the carpet deep clean test (with deeply embedded sand) and the Shark True Pet got a 100%. The other Deep clean + thick carpet test, this Shark got a 100% and the True Pet stalled a couple of times because of thicker pile carpet but was remedied by lowering the suction and received an 80% due to the inconvenience of flipping a button down lmao.
Need suggestions…
I’ve been using Shark Apex for ~3 years now. Pretty happy with the performance. Does an excellent job at picking whatever lies in its way.
Lately though, I noticed, duo roller system would only start if pushing vacuum forward. I clearly remember that it did work irrespective if I push it forward or pull it back for some extra spot cleaning.
Now even on the slightest pull, both rollers would and light will stop. I will have to start pushing it forward for both rollers and light to come on. It is mildly annoying as I have to wait for a couple of seconds as rollers take a couple to get spinning.
Looking at some online tips, I thought the belt connecting motor and rollers might be damaged/ broken. On opening the vacuum I was able denounce that.
Luckily I was able to put it all back together back together, without any screws to spare, but am back at the same spot.
Anyone with similar experience, fixes… kindly share.
Please don’t consider this a negative review. I love the vacuum and hence want to fix it.
Appreciate any help…
Maybe some WD-40 or white lithium on the moving metal parts.
How long do the filters last? How often do you need to change and/or clean them? Thank you for any help!
I returned a shark nv501 for this vac & am very impressed. It's suction is unlike any other vac I've ever used including big shop vacs. Only issue I have is the hose doesn't extend & is very short. So you must have the vac/canister at your side when using hose. If it was like a dyson hose this vac would be an absolute beast.
I saw that they have other, cheaper models with Zero M - do they all work just as well? That's really the main feature I'm looking for currently, something to pick up the hairs without getting stuck on the bar.
Just ordered this vacuum and I can't wait to use it for the first time.
Hope you enjoy it!
@@VacuumWars Update: My new Shark just came in today and can't wait to use it.
Excellent demo video 👏👏👏 I recently purchased the same Shark Apex Model & I absolutely love it, however, THEY FAILED TO INCLUDE one of my most coveted wants in a full size vac & that's a RETRACTABLE CORD. I have dexterity issues so that's an important feature for someone like myself. I started buying Shark Vacs about 5 years ago & haven't looked back but I keep hoping they will add this feature at some point. A lot of vacs under $100 have self returning cords so I'm not sure why Shark Vacs don't?!?🤷
Birdie Jeffers - Maybe to keep the costs down? Or maybe to save room? I'm thinking about getting one myself.
Can you tell me the difference in the ZU881 and AZ1002? I thought I was purchasing the AZ1002 and received the ZU881 instead; however, they seem the same aside from the fact that the ZU881 doesn’t say Apex 🤷🏼♀️.
I just got this for $199.99 at Bed Bath and Beyond because someone returned it. I used it last night and it's awesome!! I'm used to cheap vacuums so it was so nice. I have hardwood and a big shag area rug. Oh and I have a cat and I have really long hair lol. It's so quiet!!! It's more quiet than my Bissell handheld. As said in this video it is pretty heavy but it's worth it. It worked really good even on my shag rug
Thank you for this very informative video! Do you know the differences in model number az1002 and az1002brn?
They need to make a cordless version of this. The p50 is missing the Flashlight on the handle and Zero-M.
I have a Dyson and ordered a shark duo clean just because I'm sick of only having ,25 mins of turbo due to been cordless.
Does the low pile on this model have great suction. I have the lift away dxl nv360 and on low pile it seems the suction is not that great and way to powerful for away rugs. What shark do you recommend or 2019-2020
Since you use it a lot, have you had any problems with it?
how about the dumping of the dirt or changing of the bag? it's my biggest issue. i mean what is the point to have a hepa filter if you have to open a container and then dump dust and dirt and pollen back into the air? And I've yet to find a bag-less that was easy to dump unless their is weighted dirt and not just pet hair which for me with two pups is actually the biggest issue. the hair stays in the bag-less compartment unless use of vigorous force to jar it loose and into the air goes all that allergens. So, do you have a review on a bagged vacuum?
So true and unbelievable that almost nobody seems to catch on that point.
Thanks so much brother for one of the Best reviews on TH-cam. You got a new Subscriber today:)
I got this one recently after watching this video it is a great vacuum, however it is quite heavy for me. May you suggest something as great as this suction but little bit lighter and easier to use? Thank you.
Can you tell me the difference between the AZ1000 and AZ1002? My local store has the AZ1000 at a good price, but I want to make sure I’m not missing out on key features. The two models look identical in pictures. Thanks.
They have different attachments. I cant remember which ones - just be sure to read the fine print.
Is the apex AZ1000 duo clean zero m the same vacuum?? Just different attachments??
We don't explore every model option, so be sure to review the details carefully, so you know you are getting the model that meets your expectations.
Awesome! Thank you!!
@@VacuumWars I found the az1000 apex duo clean zero m refurbished for 119 bucks and it looks brand new. I absolutely love it so far. After researching the az1000 and az1002 are exactly the same with different attachments the 1002 comes with the motorized tool which I didn’t need anyway.
Was getting ready to buy a Dyson Animal Ball until I saw this site. Heading out to buy an Shark APEX DuoClean Zero M today!!!! Thank you for your reviews.
For people that have used dyson v11 and zero m, do you feel a big differnce about the power and the pros? Does the zero m gives enoght comparing to the price? Is dyson worth it comparing to the zero m? Like if the dyson were 500 usd and the zero m 400 usd which will you picked? Thank you.
Thanks for the review! You are my go-to vacuum guy! Thanks for being objective and fair. I bought this one. I'll let you know how it goes!!!!
For $475 I got the vacuum, true pet upgrade so ALL attachments, a free steam mop and a lifetime warranty with Shark. I suggest going with them. You can get another vacuum for like $175 with the purchase but I have no need. I just learned I have a dust mite allergy. A lifetime warranty is what got me because I'm going to be using this thing potentially 3 times a week.
could you tell me where you can have sharks serviced? I heard that they have to be shipped back to company
Hi VacuumWars! Happy to have found you! How would you rate this vaccuum against your current top model (Shark Stratos)? Deciding between the two... I found this one new on a one day deal site for $150 but it only carries 90 day warranty... But it's also $150 compared to $400. Decisions decisions!
Cannot wait to purchase this!!!
Hello! First, THANK YOU so much for your videos! We watched A LOT of them over the past couple weeks trying to pick out new vacuum. :) I have a question for you! We bought this Shark Apex DuoClean w/ Zero M, Powered Lift away last weekend and we used it this past week. I know it says it has a "complete system", but we noticed a smokey smell when using it - so, is that normal?? We were wanting to switch from our Dyson, but we have NEVER had that smell with it, so we weren't sure if it was normal, or if maybe we had a dud that needed to be exchanged? Any insight? Thank you for your time!
It is an excellent buy indeed. I've had my shark apex zero m vacuum now for over a year now and I love it.
I like to point out that the Shark Apex Zero M is very sensitive to stringy pieces of wood mulch, Mine stopped working after making a horrendous noise, I had to clean it out as the small strands of mulch worked its way into the brush ends and jammed it up. It works great again, but if you have puppies you might want to keep an old junky vacuum for bigger stuff that falls apart easy! They dont tell you this, but if the Green Light Blinks but nothing moves, it apparently means its jammed!
What about emptying the dirt cannister? How hard is it? Does pet hair get stuck in there? Thanks!
Helllllp. Is the AZ1000 the same as the AZ1002?! thanks!
I appreciate your review and testing
Would you recommend this for a cleaning business? It would receive 3-6 hrs of daily use. You should do a comparison of “commercial” vacuums. Ever since I had to give up on my Royal Pony Vac that I could no longer get parts for I’ve been on the hunt for a solid residential commercial vacuum. I’m getting closer to getting an Orek upright but I’m not convinced it’d be good on hard surfaces. More than one vacuum salesman has recommended I get two vacuums for different surfaces. This makes me crazy.
these videos are really helping me. Thanks for your passion for vacuums lol!
Hi, I ordered this vac about 4 months ago, and I hate it a little. Imo, the under appliance wand is useless, which was one of the biggest selling points for me. It doesn't stay flat to the floor, and only has suction in one small section, so not very effective without easy too much effort. The other selling point was the canister option, which leads me to my actual question....how do toy set the vac in the canister???I know I could probably find this on my vac instructions, but idk where they are. I'm kind of holding out on my final opinion till I've used it in canister mode.
Which do you rate higher for carpet cleaning, Shark Zero M or Kenmore 31150?
The Kenmore - it's built more for deep cleaning than the Shark.
Thank you!!!!!!
Great information. What about tile? I hate sweeping the kitchen and bathrooms.
Do you have a video with a deep clean test of this vacuum? I have seen it in the list for one of the other vacuums for the deep clean test but no video explaining it.
I saw a deep clean test on HSN Best Vacuum I ever own. I have to run to keep up with it. No stress on my back trying to push.
Did you test how well the vacuum removed dirt from carpet, a deep clean test.
Thank you for the review. One area I’m interested in that you didn’t touch on is emptying the vacuum. I have terrible allergies and typically have to ask my wife to empty our canister vacuum because it’s a mess. If you can take a minute to let me know, it would be much appreciated. Thanks in advance.
Thank you!
I really enjoy your videos, it helps especially in choosing a vacuum and what to watch for. I am trying to decide between this vacuum the apex zero m, the ion p50 and the ion f80. I'm wondering how they compare. Obviously the apex has much more power and the zero m sounds great, but the conveniency of cordless is very tempting as I like to vacuum my car out often and not have to be tied to an outlet or having to unplug and plug as I change rooms. Wondering if the p50 or f80 still has plenty of power and if the extra power apex will be very noticeable for most people, and the 2 ion's are much cheaper then the Apex. How much difference in power and easy of use between the p50 and f80.
Greetings from Kentucky...just brought our Duo Clean home, assembled it and turned it loose on our floors. My only concern is the Zero M technology. It doesn't keep pet hair from wrapping around the brush. I've had to cut dog hair twice so that vacuuming could continue. Suction is as reviewed but my Golden Retrievers beat it.
Lovely video as always and very good and the pro’s and cons. My experience of the only Shark I have ever used is my duo clean, flex corded handheld. I’m only going to talk about the main powerhead. I lived the main powerhead, it’s performance is fantastic. The changes you have shown will definitely improve the previous style. The pull back issue I have is the same as yours on Liftaway mode, it sticks to the carpet so well that the rear wheels lift up slightly on pull back, but it’s doing a good job so I will forgive it for that.
I have another point. So many users in the UK complain about Shark customer service, the lack of available replacement parts and the cost of the ones they do have. Is this the same over there?
Yes the Flex Duoclean is a good example of the Duoclean system, though not as powerful.
I am actually pretty interested in the Shark UK issues. Based on the news I have seen Shark is investing heavily in improving its UK marketshare, and offering more options etc. I dont know if that translates to customer service and parts though.
In the US I call Shark all the time to make sure my information is correct on issues not posted on their website (motor size etc) and I have always had a pleasant transaction. We have also had a few occasions to use the warranty and were sent new units with no issues. That being said the fine print is important to read as many things are not covered.
As far as parts, Shark parts are generally expensive, much more so than Dyson parts. The are readily available though on pretty much any marketplace though (Amazon.com, Ebay.com, or Sharkclean.com) I know you mentioned the tiny hose in the floor nozzle before, for that kind of stuff (parts of parts) they are not good at all. In fact it has produced an entire cottage industry of people making and selling them, like shark wheels for example.
Shark warranty replacement is horrible. Even if it's their design issue they will outright deny you. 5 yr warranty is useless. It's not same in UK but US as well.
Was the previous regular Apex a closed system? That's what we have and I can't tell if it is or is not - it seems to accumulate a lot of dust on the outside but I can't tell if it's blowing the dust or if it's just from when I dump it out.
That said - I am interested in the zero m - i think it came out RIGHT after we bought the regular apex of course - because I'm so sick of cutting pet hair out of it every time we vacuum.
What is the sound level? It has a feature to reduce sound, how well does that work vs the others?
You probably had a faulty Dyson Ball Animal 2. I tested mine at my local vacuum store. It had 79 CFM at the head and 105 CFM at the hose. It also had 114 inches of water of suction.
Just picked one up at goodwill for $25. The rollers are easy to take out and clean.
There are so many aftermarket filters for these vacuums, can you make any recommendations?
Hi, do you recommend this vacuum for commercial jobs? Housekeeping or carpet cleaning
I don't recommend household vacuums for commercial work really, but I did a review of some popular commercial models here: th-cam.com/video/IMpUUkLM4Jk/w-d-xo.html
Is it possible to attach the Zero M head on to the previous Shark Apex?
Any chance you could do the fine filter test where you test the sealed unit after you have abused it and used it? I'm wonder if it's still a sealed system after it ages. The only real reason holding me back and why I was thinking of getting a miele thanks
I have been watching videos trying to decide the best that I can benefit on vacuum cleaning my home this seems great, but can I purchase the pet adapter or does this come with it?
does the new zero-m floor nozzle fit on the ax952 vacuum you are using in this video? I have the ax952 and want to upgrade the nozzle. possible?
Great review, but I saw at least one review that said the lift-away allowed this model (and other lift-away models) to double as a stair vac. That's a very appealing quality for me, but I'm not seeing it demonstrated. Was I wrong about that? I'm almost ready to go ahead and buy this model, but if it doesn't double as a stair vac as I thought it would, I'm not sure sure about it.
Are you aware of the new apex model az1501 I think, it's got the blue roller and I sick just got one from target for 200 and can't find anything review wise do you plan on making one
Have you compared the Apex to the Rotator?