I am SO glad you embedded the pet hair in the carpet *really* good. I'm so tired of seeing the qvc style "we sprinkled some blobs of hair on the floor oh WWOOOOWW look how great it picks it up!!!" tests
@@andrewdonohue1853I would have to strongly disagree with you on this subject. I’ve owned several different brands, including Dyson, and I after owning a shark I will never go back to any other brand until they significantly improve beyond what shark has produced. If you’re going to purchase one, you should definitely spend the extra money for a top tier model though
I’ve suffered severely from allergies and was never able to truly clean my floor from fine dust and cat hairs. This changed the day I bought the Shark Apex. Truly one of the best vacuums I’ve ever had.
We love ours. Really no complaints except for the hose- it’s not long enough and it is too stiff. We love the power, attachments, cord length, floor type selector, light on the handle, floor lights, swivel, brush rolls, etc.
I had to stop by this video months and months later to say Thank You for the thorough reviews you do!! I got the Shark Zero M largely because of your review, and I couldn't be more pleased. My roommate and I love this vacuum so damn much, we named her Phyllis, and we regularly say she's our favorite roommate. She's the best thing to ever happen to my allergies and my house!!
Right?! I LOVE my Shark Zero M. We have shedding dogs and a long hair cat. I vacuum EVERY DAY. We have tiled floors and rugs. My sister has the Dyson V8 and thing is useless. Her battery only lasts for doing one or two rooms and things get stuck/clogged constantly and the canister is too small and the battery takes forever to charge.
My dog has 1 to 1 1/2in stiffer short hair that seems to weave itself in the rugs and a couch. Have a Shark and it cannot get these hairs especially on the couch. Their hoses are like using exercise bands, you have to hold the unit with one hand and pull the attachment to the floor or furniture its quite the workout and makes using it even more a chore.
Exactly, I'm sweating bullets by the time I get done vacuuming area rug and front of loveseat with this shark rotator. Makes me question WHY I got this dog...(jk, keeping him, looking for better vacuum. 🙄)
My mother had the purple shark. Honestly, I'd recommend this vacuum based purely on its performance after how my mother treats it. She's had it I'd guess for over five years and it's been emptied maybe five times, mostly by me. She never cleans it's, never de hairs the rollar. But the machine is just as powerful as when it came out the box. I'm really impressed with how long and well the vacuum has worked and if my lazy cow mother actually cleaned it once a year it'd be even more powerful
I have been using my bigger Shark with the zero m head for cleaning houses, and I watched the hair slowly get taken off of the brush roll the other day 😂 it was very satisfying to watch
The Shark ZU62 is the latest Navigator Pet with Zero-M. A cheaper option is the ZU60, a Walmart-only model. It's nearly identical but comes with 2 instead of 3 tools, and the tools look of lesser quality. BUT, if you only care about the performance, the 3X dust cup, and the zero-m tech it can be had for a 229 every-day price.
my shark rotator professional (white and red) is a beast. it’s held up against 2 German Shepherds, one is a long hair shepherd. and i live in a farmhouse with 3 boys. it’s a great vacuum!
Purchased Shark Apex Zero M based on your recommendations almost a year ago. The vacuum is amazing. I don’t see enough of a difference in the vertex to upgrade at this point.
The best vacuum channel hands down!! You inspired me to get the Shark Apex. It works great throughout our hardwood floors! Gotta love the fuzzy roller.
Yes this vacuum is worth the investment try to get every attachment for it if its in your budget there's a few new attachments available on website and they have added to my cleaning power. Hands down best vacuum I've owned it leaves my hardwood shinny like its been buffed.. Its an upright/ canister all in one perfect for a full house cleaning vs a bulky over hyped Dyson I once owned.. 🙄 That thing was just uncessarly bulky and I couldn't even get under the highest coffee tables with that thing. 😡
I just bought the vertex because my dyson animal was not getting my Shiite dig hair out of rugs after multiple passes. While I was totally shocked and impressed by the vertex my arm is now killing me from vacuuming on rugs.
First of all, you need plush carpet more like you would find in your standard livingroom. Secondly, most times the hair we are trying to remove has been there for a few days being walked on. The problem with all of these vacuums is that they are tested in a controlled environment much like what i see in your video. Bring those vacuums to my house and see how they really work. Otherwise this is just something to do. Not a real show of how well these appliance's work
I bought my Shark apex Duo clean based on its performance in vacuum wars testing and I was so excited to see it do well in this round, especially since hair and hardwood is my biggest battle. This is the housewife content I need 🤣
The real test is will hair get stuck in the brush roll caps or in the bearings. Does hair clog up the shroud, cyclone or filters. Or does hair get stuck in the bin and require reaching up and pulling it out. Hair on the brush is the least of your worries and easy to remove. I have had more than one vacuum that did great on hair but I later found hair clogging up the brush roll caps and bearings. Or a filter and cyclone clogged up with pet hair. Plus how well the machine does on surface hair is insignificant compared to how it does on deep down hair embedded in carpet fibers.
I recently purchased a Shark Rotator Powered lift away with Zero M. I absolutely love it! I have long hair down to my waist & 2 cats (one maincoon that sheds more hair than I do). I was astonished at how well this vacuum works!! It picked up twice as much as my old cheap vacuum & the room smells clean afterwards! I'm in love & I appreciate your videos! Thank you 😊
I just bought the shark rotator ZU620 after my 11 year old Hoover suction valve broke. I’m a dog groomer and I’m impressed and obsessed with vacuuming now! I use to get out a broom for the hardwood but now it’s easier and cleaner with the vacuum!
Purchased a shark vertex thanks to your excellent testing and content. I’m disappointed to say after 11 months of use in a home with 2 dogs and kids the front roller stopped working and Shark has informed me that this part isn’t covered under warranty and would cost over $125 with shipping to replace. While your testing and review are spot on I felt you should know that this happened to round out your knowledge. Keep up the great content.
Just so you know as a pet owner I am a fan of Shark. However when I bought the zero M duo the one with orange roller and yellow center roller it will bind up in dog hair eventually. That duo roller in front is awful on carpet. Yes you have to remove it and clean the fur from the mount areas but I have now had a problem with center roller. I'm guessing I will have to completely take it apart to get to the center one but it is now binded in hair and I know it's around where it mounts to side of vacuum. I like my Shark rotator better for carpet and pet hair. Same with my Shark robot but still works great.
I've had multiple vacuums over the years including my trusty old 1983 Rainbow D3C and I'm back to only using the Rainbow. It's the last one standing and it works the best. We have multiple cats and clean carpet. Edit: If your long human hair is falling out in clumps, you have a bigger problem than finding a good vacuum cleaner.
With 3 long-haired dogs the pet hair is out of control around here and our 16 year old Dyson Animal wasn’t cuttin it anymore. Based on your excellent demonstration and thorough review we ordered the Shark Vertex. Fantastic on pet hair on hardwood, tile, and marble floors. Exceptional.
You are the project farm TH-camr of vacuums specifically, I am receiving so much extreme valuable information from you regarding these vacuums, it's what we all use in our homes on a daily basis at least for myself. Having four pets and plenty of hair that needs cleaning up after the end of the day this is valuable information. Currently watching your videos to find the best option regarding pet hair, I have 90% hard floors and the rest is carpeted, but can't really afford anything over $500, so you are my go to vacuum guy! Thank you for your product information
I’ve had mixed results with Sharks Zero-M heads. As far as hair, yeah sure it’s great, but my household has younger kids with little toys(legos) and other small random bits. Objects that are about 1/4” in diameter constantly get stuck in the head. So, long story short I find myself maintaining the “Zero-maintenance” head much more often than would be considered normal.
@@Firstfalconfree Yeah, we’ve got a model ZU632, and it is great for carpet and hard floors alike, but 4 out of 5 times I use it I’m opening up the head(which is easy with a coin) to fish something out. Small legos, paper clip, etc. Little things that the Kirby would eat, never to be seen again.
I got a vertex and its legit good af. I had a rug in my house that never got completely "clean" with my regular shark power lift. But with my new vertex the rug is spotless
I don't know if there's any place to find this one, but the best pet vacuum I know is the electrolux ultraflex bagless canister vacuum. What makes it so good is how well it cleans up litter, even from litter mats and grout cracks, and it being absolutely incredible on both hard floor and carpets. I had a shark navigator lift-away and struggled with it, but this baby saved me. Also, unlike the navigator, it can get under any furniture... which is a big deal if you're dealing with pet dander.
I bought my used Apex for ALL hair. My wife's and cats'. Over 18" long human hair and ultra fine long cat hair. You don't realize how much is in the carpet until you empty the bin. The top part of the bin separates larger heavy objects like screws. Yes, I was curious if it would pick up some concrete screws I dropped on the floor.
Lmao I think my hair exists more than my shedding critters's fur. ( I've got hair down to middle of back) I'm always cutting mine out of the brushes. At my boyfriend's we use sticky backed labels as a pre sweep for my hair lol.
I own a Bissell Clearview vacuum that I purchased at Sam’s Club on sale for $80. It is currently the highest rated affordable vacuum ($100 and under) on Amazon and elsewhere. The first one I purchased broke within the first month of ownership. The bristles/brush abruptly quit spinning. Not at all surprising considering I used it to vacuum a restaurant floor five nights a week. A floor which often wet, damp, and/or often littered with little pieces of food (corn, green beans, etc) I had my second one now about six months and believe I found the problem. I believe I was vacuuming too low on the first one. I returned and replaced the first one after it broke and raised the vacuum height to 3/4 from the 1/2 I used on the first vacuum and it seems to have solved the problem.
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
If you’re planning on getting a SHARK VERTEX POWERED LIFT AWAY Duo clean: great vacuum but be prepared for it to trip the breakers making it impossible to use especially if you plan to use it in a new-build home.
Bought the Shark Navigator based on this review. Was very tempted by the Vertex, but as my house is mostly carpet, I thought it would be better to save the money and go with the one better for that. Love it. Legitimately the best vacuum I've ever owned.
Would you consider doing a review set focused on usability and health for people who are sickly? I have been watching your videos for a couple of months, digging through piles of vacuums and I'm just exhausted because it seems like there is nothing that is light enough and easy enough for someone with my lack of strength while also being good at avoiding allergen spreading and decent anti tangle, but it is hard to tell since no one goes into the usability details very much. A video that goes over usability in detail with attention to use by people with generalized weakness, hand/wrist weakness and arthritis and only looks at vacuums with good seals I think would be really helpful for many people.
Thank you for your suggestion and for sharing your experience! I'm adding this to our idea list. In the meantime, have you looked at the Shark Navigator® Speed Upright Vacuum with Lift-Away® & Self-Cleaning Brushroll or a one of the Robot Vacuums with a self emptying bin? Those may be helpful. Shark Navigator - geni.us/4xTRwOz Roomba i3 - th-cam.com/video/dks2MoCWGhc/w-d-xo.html
Im not really sure of a bagged vacuum that has made a claim about hair tangling, which was the point of this particular video. There might be, let me know if you find one.
My personal choices are the Dyson Animal 2 and V11. Both machines have great deep cleaning power and are way better than Shark. Shark has the worst customer service were as Dyson has the best. Bissell is the best budget brand for vacuums the Bissell tangle free is better than the zero m from my experience shark clogged with my dogs long hair were as my Bissell pet hair eraser did not clog at all.
Lets not forget that Shark (The company) is arrogant with their products which hurts their reputation. If you look at the box for their robot vacuum they make claim about being better than roomba. They also have made claims against Dyson with uprights.
I have pets, from shorthair to longhair. And I myself have hair down to my butt. The most problematic for vacuums is the long hair, in my experience, as it clogs the brush rolls. With the short hair, none of my vacuums ever had an issue.
After binge watching some of your videos this morning, I have mixed emotions. I’m 1. Glad that I somehow managed to own your number one “cheap” recommendation, but 2. I now want to include a vacuum on my list for our new house because some of these are really just impressive, specifically for the aspect of them making the amount of dust in my home so much better
Testing new out of the box units is not true testing on a vacuum. Units that have been used in a home for 3-6 months and then do the test. Also you never mention durability and parts availability on the machines. I like your videos but changes need to be made.
Shark navigator zero is really good. I have 3 cats and live in dusty Texas. The Navigator and the Bissel revolution pet work really well together. I withheld my upvote until I had some uses with the navigator and just came back to show my approval. Good stuff my man.
I love love love my Shark Apex Duoclean! I'm glad you mentioned needing to clean between the rollers, though; in a heavy pet hair environment, it gets trapped in there and actually felts.
I kind of wish you would do a more realistic pet hair test. The dog hair in my house literally seems to weave itself into our area rugs. So your tests of piles of hair or stands of hair laying ontop of carpet doesn't really tell me which is best at getting the hair out. Not sure how you'd do a test like this maybe since you have cats doing a test on your own area rug with your own cats would be better?
Honestly, I'll never buy a Shark vacuum. A relatively new Shark Navigator came with our new house and my pet peeve with it is that the hose in back gets clogged with dog hair every time I vacuum the house, so I can only use it on my living room area rug, I have to use a ShopVac for the rest of the house. I'm getting another Dyson next time, I loved mine and never had an issue with it in 14 years until I accidentally got water in the motor!
@@VacuumWars Can confirm, the Apex holds up great. The only downside to it is that I have to empty the bin at least 2-3 times when I vacuum. I recently got the Shark IQ with the auto empty bin so I could stop vacuuming so often and it also holds up fairly well. I had to vacuum with the Apex before I started using it though. It was unable to empty itself because it got too full on its first run. I run it daily now and it has kept the place consistently clean, but I have the same issue of having to empty the bin often. Every 1-2 days.
Had the Virtex for a year or more now and haven't got ANY hair on the roller. My NV752 had a small dog worth of my wife hair wrapped around the roller ever month.
I really appreciate these tests and reviews. The thoroughness and consistency is trust-worthy and results in useful informaton that’s applicable to real-world issues! So glad I found this channel before buying my next vacuum.
If anyone needs cat hair for scientific purposes, I'd be glad to help out! My biggest boy gets a thorough furminator brushing every season and I come away with over 10 handfuls of fur off him. I give it to my sister; she leaves it out by her bird feeders so birds will take it for their nests 🙂
Between the three Shark models that you recommend, which do you feel does the best overall job for a near even mix of hard floor vs carpet? We are planning on removing all carpet but that is about another 1-2 years out. Right now, we need pet fuzz and super long human hair angst control.
I've used several since finding thwem at apartment I work at . Just now used Bissell powerforce helix vacuum without proper filer it was ,missing . used old cleaning cloth and picked up a hefty amount of dust bunnies crap almost half a foot measuring from bottom of cannister . Every vacuum I'use dworker good enough my two cents
I've been using the Shark Navigator for 4 years now with a Golden Retriever that sheds a ton. It is a game changer and still works like the day I bought it. Such a simple comb design but very effective. Later, I bought the shark AI robot vacuum that also combs the brush roll, but it doesn't work nearly as well. I'd like to see a similar video for robot vacuums that's only focus is pet hair. Curious if there is anything better than what I already have.
Dreame, Roborock, and Narwal have new models in the works that they are all claiming will be quite good with tangles. All of these are planned to be available later this year. We are excited to see how well they do and we are hoping they do well in particular with longer hair like your dog has. Can you wait a little longer?
@@VacuumWars Yes I have no problem waiting. Just got the S8 pro ultra for my downstairs with hard floor and moved my shark upstairs with carpet. The shark does well but I have to clean the brush roll a couple times a week. Maybe a year from now I'll be in the market to replace the Shark with something that handles pet hair and carpet exceptionally.
I have 2 Shark Apex, both have stopped working after a couple of years. When trying to get them fixed, every vacuum repair store I contacted, which was 6, I was told by every single one that they could not get parts for Shark vacuums. I would steer clear of Shark. They were awesome for pet hair, but if I can't get them repaired when needed, I consider them throw away vacuums.
Great info! The scientific style is appreciated! Given the Shark Navigator Zero M cleared long hair on its own here, it might be nice to add a “hair self clearing” opportunity for all vacuums. Believe I’ve seen some videos that illustrate some of the newer brush heads doing this self clearing. Thanks!
Thank you for this great comparison! My bissel pet hair eraser broke a few days ago after about 5 years of use and I'm now in the market for a new vacuum! I was surprised to see the Bissel still on this list all these years later but I guess it's overall a good vacuum. That blind spot due to the belt is extremely annoying though so I do think I will be trying a Shark this time around!
i have the new shark cordless vertex powerfins , a dyson v11 and thanks to you ,the new lupe arrives via dhl any minute now, only took 3 days to get to maryland from the uk! thanks and keep up the good work!
Let us know how the Lupe works out. I have been thinking about getting it also. Just that at nearly $700 it’s been hard to pull the trigger so to speak.
The problem with Shark, Bissell, and recently now Dyson is that if something goes wrong with one of these vacuums outside of the warranty, it will be almost impossible for them to be repaired. Shark does not make any parts available to the shops where people fix vacuums. Bissell has very limited parts available and Dyson is not only expensive to fix but parts are becoming incredibly hard to get ahold of. Trust me, I deal with this daily.
I don’t understand why there is no vacuum that has been made by any brand that has a roller that does the whole collecting hair thing where it can be removed. Every vacuum gets human hair tangled, even the ones he says are the best get some hair caught occasionally and while its not a lot of hair, why can’t they just invent a removable roller. Not the front cloth roller like the vertex but the other roller that actually gets hair stuck. Maybe I’m missing something but instead of having to tediously yank the hair out, why can’t they just create it to where that roller detaches easily and you can just easily get the hair off the roller. It’s hard to pull the hair out of the side parts and if the whole thing came off we wouldn’t have this issue
I'm here because the navigator is on sale at walmart for $98 Edit: Turns out it was a Shark Navigator Lift Away Professional CU500, not the one in the video. I purchased this one and realized it is closer to the NV351, but I am not disappointed 😁
I got my grandmother one of the sharks, someone was having a moving sale and threw it away later that day, still had the 149.99 price tag sticker on it, assume it was a display model but it works so much better than the cheap bissell she bought to replace the battery operated sharks that failed on her, at least now she has a corded shark for that part of the house where the cat stays!!
@@VacuumWars sure was, my aunt went over to help clean as insurance is coming to take pictures and she used it the other day, carpets in the area are spotless, bagless canister? Could be wiped down inside, but when you have pets and common areas mixed, dirt piles up quick. Idk why she was vacuuming before we finished getting all the clutter out of my grandmas house and throwing decades worth of junk and stuff away to make room for the clutter in storage in the garage and basement and still renting a pod on top of that, it's almost time to vacuum finally haha
Hi vacuum wars I was wondering if you could let me know if you can put a dyson v8 in the dyson v6 wall mount please I really need to know if you could just comment me back if it works or not
Excellent review. My only issue with the cordless like the Dyson etc is that there is no way to prop them up unless they're it's in a corner or lay them down cuz they fall over and yes they're heavy
@@coltonsvacuumcollection he mentions in his robot vacuum vid which handle pet hair better but overall a robot vacuum wouldn’t be the best for pet hair in general tbh
In terms of tangles it's really human hair that you need to watch out for. No robot that I know of it all that much different than the others. I like Roborock rollers the best right now, but again it's not much of a difference. (All Roborocks use the same roller).
You are so detailed absolutely straight-forward and extremely helpful! Such an Under-rated channel in my opinion (and I literally just finished watching this video, the first video I've watched of yours... So far)! Needless to say, ya got another subscriber. Thank you so much for your well-planned out test and overall suggestions!
The dyson has one of the worst handles I’ve ever used. It literally starts to hurt after 10 minutes of vacuuming. I also have a tineco vacuum and I can use that thing for hours before feeling fatigued.
Your a SHARK homer for GREAT reason. Them DYSON BOYS are simply hard to beat in REAL WORLD situations, (NOT SO EXTREME SITUATIONS). I personally love how you nerd out with the details and data. good show. Yes, I have OWNED ALL of these guys personally, DYSON IS BOOMING. SHARK is RIGHT next. everything else outside of EXPENSIVE HEAVY DUTY, HIGH SUCTION PRO VACUUMS is LAST place. Keep up the awesome work. PEOPLE, PAY ATTENTION TO THE DETAILED DATA.
thank you for this video, my hair is over 27 inches long so definitely need a great vacuum that won't get the hairs stuck on the bristle. thank you for your video.
I bought the Shark Apex on your recommendation a few months ago and So far I dont like the rotating head. IT dont seem to pick up as much as my previous simplicity 7000 series. IF shark had the ability to change the soft roller out for a second brush roller just for rugs I think it would make a huge difference. hepa filter works awesome..
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I am SO glad you embedded the pet hair in the carpet *really* good. I'm so tired of seeing the qvc style "we sprinkled some blobs of hair on the floor oh WWOOOOWW look how great it picks it up!!!" tests
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LOOK OMG the small bloB of hair we just sprinkled on hardwood floors got picked up 🤩
It's satisfying to watch if the ad is background noise but when you're actually looking for a vacuum, you want reality
Ikr get tired of seeing those commercials where the hair looks like it’s gently resting on the surface and gets vacuumed up with ease.
Me too
Thank you for mentioning your consulting work with Shark. It is important that consumers are aware of any potential conflicts of interest.
its a complete conflict of interest. he will never mention how shark is absolute crap made out the cheapest chinasium money can buy
@@andrewdonohue1853I would have to strongly disagree with you on this subject. I’ve owned several different brands, including Dyson, and I after owning a shark I will never go back to any other brand until they significantly improve beyond what shark has produced. If you’re going to purchase one, you should definitely spend the extra money for a top tier model though
I’ve suffered severely from allergies and was never able to truly clean my floor from fine dust and cat hairs. This changed the day I bought the Shark Apex. Truly one of the best vacuums I’ve ever had.
Wonderful!
Don’t buy a bagless if you have allergies. Especially a shark.
We love ours. Really no complaints except for the hose- it’s not long enough and it is too stiff.
We love the power, attachments, cord length, floor type selector, light on the handle, floor lights, swivel, brush rolls, etc.
I had to stop by this video months and months later to say Thank You for the thorough reviews you do!! I got the Shark Zero M largely because of your review, and I couldn't be more pleased. My roommate and I love this vacuum so damn much, we named her Phyllis, and we regularly say she's our favorite roommate. She's the best thing to ever happen to my allergies and my house!!
Thank you so much!
Right?! I LOVE my Shark Zero M. We have shedding dogs and a long hair cat. I vacuum EVERY DAY. We have tiled floors and rugs. My sister has the Dyson V8 and thing is useless. Her battery only lasts for doing one or two rooms and things get stuck/clogged constantly and the canister is too small and the battery takes forever to charge.
We named her Phyllis 😂
Did you get the Navigator Zero M or the Apex Zero M?
Do you happen to know how much the shark zero M weighs?
My dog has 1 to 1 1/2in stiffer short hair that seems to weave itself in the rugs and a couch. Have a Shark and it cannot get these hairs especially on the couch. Their hoses are like using exercise bands, you have to hold the unit with one hand and pull the attachment to the floor or furniture its quite the workout and makes using it even more a chore.
Exactly, I'm sweating bullets by the time I get done vacuuming area rug and front of loveseat with this shark rotator. Makes me question WHY I got this dog...(jk, keeping him, looking for better vacuum. 🙄)
My mother had the purple shark. Honestly, I'd recommend this vacuum based purely on its performance after how my mother treats it. She's had it I'd guess for over five years and it's been emptied maybe five times, mostly by me. She never cleans it's, never de hairs the rollar. But the machine is just as powerful as when it came out the box. I'm really impressed with how long and well the vacuum has worked and if my lazy cow mother actually cleaned it once a year it'd be even more powerful
"lazy cow mother" 🤣🤣🤣🤣
Username checks out....lol
@@jordanshaw5500 raised a grumpy but diligent chic
Pretty cool to see it slowly cleaning the hair off the roller!
Very satisfying
I have been using my bigger Shark with the zero m head for cleaning houses, and I watched the hair slowly get taken off of the brush roll the other day 😂 it was very satisfying to watch
The Shark ZU62 is the latest Navigator Pet with Zero-M.
A cheaper option is the ZU60, a Walmart-only model. It's nearly identical but comes with 2 instead of 3 tools, and the tools look of lesser quality. BUT, if you only care about the performance, the 3X dust cup, and the zero-m tech it can be had for a 229 every-day price.
"I need a bunch of pet hair for a thing."
"I know a guy."
I laughed when he said this is a ridiculous amount of pet hair. I thought dude have you ever been around a shedding husky or German Shepherd?
my shark rotator professional (white and red) is a beast. it’s held up against 2 German Shepherds, one is a long hair shepherd. and i live in a farmhouse with 3 boys. it’s a great vacuum!
Purchased Shark Apex Zero M based on your recommendations almost a year ago. The vacuum is amazing. I don’t see enough of a difference in the vertex to upgrade at this point.
The best vacuum channel hands down!! You inspired me to get the Shark Apex. It works great throughout our hardwood floors! Gotta love the fuzzy roller.
Thanks so much!
I love the fluffy head on my Dyson V10
Did the same for me! I bought an apex and I have a husky and I love my vacuum! I’ll never buy another brand!
Yes this vacuum is worth the investment try to get every attachment for it if its in your budget there's a few new attachments available on website and they have added to my cleaning power. Hands down best vacuum I've owned it leaves my hardwood shinny like its been buffed.. Its an upright/ canister all in one perfect for a full house cleaning vs a bulky over hyped Dyson I once owned.. 🙄 That thing was just uncessarly bulky and I couldn't even get under the highest coffee tables with that thing. 😡
I just bought the vertex because my dyson animal was not getting my Shiite dig hair out of rugs after multiple passes. While I was totally shocked and impressed by the vertex my arm is now killing me from vacuuming on rugs.
First of all, you need plush carpet more like you would find in your standard livingroom. Secondly, most times the hair we are trying to remove has been there for a few days being walked on. The problem with all of these vacuums is that they are tested in a controlled environment much like what i see in your video. Bring those vacuums to my house and see how they really work. Otherwise this is just something to do. Not a real show of how well these appliance's work
I bought my Shark apex Duo clean based on its performance in vacuum wars testing and I was so excited to see it do well in this round, especially since hair and hardwood is my biggest battle.
This is the housewife content I need 🤣
The real test is will hair get stuck in the brush roll caps or in the bearings. Does hair clog up the shroud, cyclone or filters. Or does hair get stuck in the bin and require reaching up and pulling it out. Hair on the brush is the least of your worries and easy to remove. I have had more than one vacuum that did great on hair but I later found hair clogging up the brush roll caps and bearings. Or a filter and cyclone clogged up with pet hair. Plus how well the machine does on surface hair is insignificant compared to how it does on deep down hair embedded in carpet fibers.
I recently purchased a Shark Rotator Powered lift away with Zero M. I absolutely love it! I have long hair down to my waist & 2 cats (one maincoon that sheds more hair than I do). I was astonished at how well this vacuum works!! It picked up twice as much as my old cheap vacuum & the room smells clean afterwards! I'm in love & I appreciate your videos! Thank you 😊
I’m jealous with the cat.
Your channel is literally a life saver! It’s hard to find honest and impartial reviews 🙏🏻
I love watching this man validate the fact that I bought a great vacuum (because he told me to)
Lol true
I just bought the shark rotator ZU620 after my 11 year old Hoover suction valve broke. I’m a dog groomer and I’m impressed and obsessed with vacuuming now! I use to get out a broom for the hardwood but now it’s easier and cleaner with the vacuum!
Great to hear you are happy with it!
Purchased a shark vertex thanks to your excellent testing and content. I’m disappointed to say after 11 months of use in a home with 2 dogs and kids the front roller stopped working and Shark has informed me that this part isn’t covered under warranty and would cost over $125 with shipping to replace. While your testing and review are spot on I felt you should know that this happened to round out your knowledge. Keep up the great content.
I appreciate that. Thanks for sharing here.
Just so you know as a pet owner I am a fan of Shark. However when I bought the zero M duo the one with orange roller and yellow center roller it will bind up in dog hair eventually. That duo roller in front is awful on carpet. Yes you have to remove it and clean the fur from the mount areas but I have now had a problem with center roller. I'm guessing I will have to completely take it apart to get to the center one but it is now binded in hair and I know it's around where it mounts to side of vacuum. I like my Shark rotator better for carpet and pet hair. Same with my Shark robot but still works great.
Gotta love that duoclean on the shark. I have very long hair and I never see it wrapped on it. It seriously saves me so much time.
...the one that’s best WITH a completely “sealed system” is most important 👍👍👍
and is usable by people with weak hands too, I have run into way to many vacuums that require a man in peak condition to use one part or another.
As someone with long hair who has a SO with long hair and a cat I really appreciate this video.
With all my Shark and Dyson vacuums I've always had a problem with hair jamming up the two front wheels by the brush roller.
I've had multiple vacuums over the years including my trusty old 1983 Rainbow D3C and I'm back to only using the Rainbow. It's the last one standing and it works the best. We have multiple cats and clean carpet. Edit: If your long human hair is falling out in clumps, you have a bigger problem than finding a good vacuum cleaner.
With 3 long-haired dogs the pet hair is out of control around here and our 16 year old Dyson Animal wasn’t cuttin it anymore. Based on your excellent demonstration and thorough review we ordered the Shark Vertex. Fantastic on pet hair on hardwood, tile, and marble floors. Exceptional.
Great to hear this! Thanks!
You are the project farm TH-camr of vacuums specifically, I am receiving so much extreme valuable information from you regarding these vacuums, it's what we all use in our homes on a daily basis at least for myself. Having four pets and plenty of hair that needs cleaning up after the end of the day this is valuable information. Currently watching your videos to find the best option regarding pet hair, I have 90% hard floors and the rest is carpeted, but can't really afford anything over $500, so you are my go to vacuum guy! Thank you for your product information
Thanks so much! We hope the videos help you out!
I’ve had mixed results with Sharks Zero-M heads. As far as hair, yeah sure it’s great, but my household has younger kids with little toys(legos) and other small random bits. Objects that are about 1/4” in diameter constantly get stuck in the head. So, long story short I find myself maintaining the “Zero-maintenance” head much more often than would be considered normal.
Thank you for saying this. It is tough to find one vacuum that works well for both tiny random stuff and animal hair.
@@Firstfalconfree Yeah, we’ve got a model ZU632, and it is great for carpet and hard floors alike, but 4 out of 5 times I use it I’m opening up the head(which is easy with a coin) to fish something out. Small legos, paper clip, etc. Little things that the Kirby would eat, never to be seen again.
I got a vertex and its legit good af. I had a rug in my house that never got completely "clean" with my regular shark power lift. But with my new vertex the rug is spotless
That's great!
I don't know if there's any place to find this one, but the best pet vacuum I know is the electrolux ultraflex bagless canister vacuum. What makes it so good is how well it cleans up litter, even from litter mats and grout cracks, and it being absolutely incredible on both hard floor and carpets. I had a shark navigator lift-away and struggled with it, but this baby saved me. Also, unlike the navigator, it can get under any furniture... which is a big deal if you're dealing with pet dander.
Thanks for sharing!
Forget pet hair, we need a women hair test!
That’s urgent I know
I bought my used Apex for ALL hair. My wife's and cats'. Over 18" long human hair and ultra fine long cat hair. You don't realize how much is in the carpet until you empty the bin. The top part of the bin separates larger heavy objects like screws. Yes, I was curious if it would pick up some concrete screws I dropped on the floor.
Lol
@@JakkiPi shark Apex?
Lmao I think my hair exists more than my shedding critters's fur. ( I've got hair down to middle of back) I'm always cutting mine out of the brushes. At my boyfriend's we use sticky backed labels as a pre sweep for my hair lol.
I own a Bissell Clearview vacuum that I purchased at Sam’s Club on sale for $80. It is currently the highest rated affordable vacuum ($100 and under) on Amazon and elsewhere. The first one I purchased broke within the first month of ownership. The bristles/brush abruptly quit spinning. Not at all surprising considering I used it to vacuum a restaurant floor five nights a week. A floor which often wet, damp, and/or often littered with little pieces of food (corn, green beans, etc)
I had my second one now about six months and believe I found the problem. I believe I was vacuuming too low on the first one. I returned and replaced the first one after it broke and raised the vacuum height to 3/4 from the 1/2 I used on the first vacuum and it seems to have solved the problem.
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
If you’re planning on getting a SHARK VERTEX POWERED LIFT AWAY Duo clean: great vacuum but be prepared for it to trip the breakers making it impossible to use especially if you plan to use it in a new-build home.
I got a Dyson ad right as you showed it failing! Gotta love it!
Bought the Shark Navigator based on this review. Was very tempted by the Vertex, but as my house is mostly carpet, I thought it would be better to save the money and go with the one better for that. Love it. Legitimately the best vacuum I've ever owned.
That is great to hear! I am glad you are happy with it!
What model did you buy? I have both carpet and hardwood, but honestly I am more worried about getting the carpet deep clean.
I do have to say I’m not a big fan of shark I’m more of a fan of Dyson but shark has definitely come along way
I wish you would use both the thin carpet and thicker carpet like most people have in their homes
Using longer fibers allows those lime me with super long hair get a better idea of how much our hair would tangle in these
Would you consider doing a review set focused on usability and health for people who are sickly? I have been watching your videos for a couple of months, digging through piles of vacuums and I'm just exhausted because it seems like there is nothing that is light enough and easy enough for someone with my lack of strength while also being good at avoiding allergen spreading and decent anti tangle, but it is hard to tell since no one goes into the usability details very much. A video that goes over usability in detail with attention to use by people with generalized weakness, hand/wrist weakness and arthritis and only looks at vacuums with good seals I think would be really helpful for many people.
Thank you for your suggestion and for sharing your experience! I'm adding this to our idea list. In the meantime, have you looked at the Shark Navigator® Speed Upright Vacuum with Lift-Away® & Self-Cleaning Brushroll or a one of the Robot Vacuums with a self emptying bin? Those may be helpful.
Shark Navigator - geni.us/4xTRwOz
Roomba i3 - th-cam.com/video/dks2MoCWGhc/w-d-xo.html
You can’t beat a good vacuum for picking up the dreaded dog hair it gets everywhere 👍👍
I would've liked to see a bagged vacuum included in the video.
dirtdevil7bo same bagged is better everytime I'd never get a bagless
Im not really sure of a bagged vacuum that has made a claim about hair tangling, which was the point of this particular video. There might be, let me know if you find one.
@@VacuumWars Could you review the Neabot?
Me too! I hate bagless.
Thank you sir!
With all the fake reviews out there now, it's hard to know what's good or not.
Thanks again!
You bet!
I pick the dyson because it does great with my carpet. The multi floor.
I never comment on these kinds of videos but your video deserves it! Thanks for the great video, ordering the navigator on Friday.
Thanks!
On the vertex, run the vacuum on the second carpet setting to completely remove the hair every single time after about 5 min.. I love my vertex
Thanks for the tip!
My personal choices are the Dyson Animal 2 and V11. Both machines have great deep cleaning power and are way better than Shark. Shark has the worst customer service were as Dyson has the best. Bissell is the best budget brand for vacuums the Bissell tangle free is better than the zero m from my experience shark clogged with my dogs long hair were as my Bissell pet hair eraser did not clog at all.
Lets not forget that Shark (The company) is arrogant with their products which hurts their reputation. If you look at the box for their robot vacuum they make claim about being better than roomba. They also have made claims against Dyson with uprights.
Thanks for sharing!
I would think the real true test would be to try vacuuming short dog hair.
That would be the true test for any brand of vacuum cleaner.
He literally did that in this video...
I have pets, from shorthair to longhair. And I myself have hair down to my butt. The most problematic for vacuums is the long hair, in my experience, as it clogs the brush rolls. With the short hair, none of my vacuums ever had an issue.
@@gmansplit where?
Can you do an updated video on this? If you feel the results are the same or if some of the new ones work better
After binge watching some of your videos this morning, I have mixed emotions. I’m 1. Glad that I somehow managed to own your number one “cheap” recommendation, but 2. I now want to include a vacuum on my list for our new house because some of these are really just impressive, specifically for the aspect of them making the amount of dust in my home so much better
Testing new out of the box units is not true testing on a vacuum. Units that have been used in a home for 3-6 months and then do the test. Also you never mention durability and parts availability on the machines. I like your videos but changes need to be made.
Okay, start your own channel and make all the changes you mentioned or lay off the snarky comments.
@@braedenparrett2956 🤣😂🤣
He's not wrong tho. Don't be salty. @@braedenparrett2956
This channel reviews only run of the mill use and throw vaccums.
*_Shark_* Apex & Vertex, look at Hepa filter.
Shark navigator zero is really good. I have 3 cats and live in dusty Texas. The Navigator and the Bissel revolution pet work really well together. I withheld my upvote until I had some uses with the navigator and just came back to show my approval. Good stuff my man.
I love love love my Shark Apex Duoclean! I'm glad you mentioned needing to clean between the rollers, though; in a heavy pet hair environment, it gets trapped in there and actually felts.
I kind of wish you would do a more realistic pet hair test. The dog hair in my house literally seems to weave itself into our area rugs. So your tests of piles of hair or stands of hair laying ontop of carpet doesn't really tell me which is best at getting the hair out. Not sure how you'd do a test like this maybe since you have cats doing a test on your own area rug with your own cats would be better?
Honestly, I'll never buy a Shark vacuum. A relatively new Shark Navigator came with our new house and my pet peeve with it is that the hose in back gets clogged with dog hair every time I vacuum the house, so I can only use it on my living room area rug, I have to use a ShopVac for the rest of the house. I'm getting another Dyson next time, I loved mine and never had an issue with it in 14 years until I accidentally got water in the motor!
You need to find some husky owners to see how these vacuums hold up to every owners favorite season; blowing coat.
Hey that’s a good idea. Thanks.
@@VacuumWars Can confirm, the Apex holds up great. The only downside to it is that I have to empty the bin at least 2-3 times when I vacuum. I recently got the Shark IQ with the auto empty bin so I could stop vacuuming so often and it also holds up fairly well. I had to vacuum with the Apex before I started using it though. It was unable to empty itself because it got too full on its first run. I run it daily now and it has kept the place consistently clean, but I have the same issue of having to empty the bin often. Every 1-2 days.
Kirbys have always worked better than anything else for me
I have the shark duo and I have 5 huskies. So far its been well. I have to vacuum everyday
@@GerardoLopez-jk8zv my husky is about to destroy my Kirby. Unless I do it first, I’m done with it.
Genius! The least van be said about this video. This detailed scientific approach is fabulous
Had the Virtex for a year or more now and haven't got ANY hair on the roller. My NV752 had a small dog worth of my wife hair wrapped around the roller ever month.
I really appreciate these tests and reviews. The thoroughness and consistency is trust-worthy and results in useful informaton that’s applicable to real-world issues! So glad I found this channel before buying my next vacuum.
Thank you!
"So, I need hair. Pet hair and human hair. Various length. And I need a lot."
- "But what for?!"
"For ehm.. scientific research purposes 😐"
😂
If anyone needs cat hair for scientific purposes, I'd be glad to help out! My biggest boy gets a thorough furminator brushing every season and I come away with over 10 handfuls of fur off him. I give it to my sister; she leaves it out by her bird feeders so birds will take it for their nests 🙂
Between the three Shark models that you recommend, which do you feel does the best overall job for a near even mix of hard floor vs carpet? We are planning on removing all carpet but that is about another 1-2 years out. Right now, we need pet fuzz and super long human hair angst control.
I've used several since finding thwem at apartment I work at . Just now used Bissell powerforce helix vacuum without proper filer it was ,missing . used old cleaning cloth and picked up a hefty amount of dust bunnies crap almost half a foot measuring from bottom of cannister . Every vacuum I'use dworker good enough my two cents
I've been using the Shark Navigator for 4 years now with a Golden Retriever that sheds a ton. It is a game changer and still works like the day I bought it. Such a simple comb design but very effective. Later, I bought the shark AI robot vacuum that also combs the brush roll, but it doesn't work nearly as well. I'd like to see a similar video for robot vacuums that's only focus is pet hair. Curious if there is anything better than what I already have.
Dreame, Roborock, and Narwal have new models in the works that they are all claiming will be quite good with tangles. All of these are planned to be available later this year. We are excited to see how well they do and we are hoping they do well in particular with longer hair like your dog has. Can you wait a little longer?
@@VacuumWars Yes I have no problem waiting. Just got the S8 pro ultra for my downstairs with hard floor and moved my shark upstairs with carpet. The shark does well but I have to clean the brush roll a couple times a week. Maybe a year from now I'll be in the market to replace the Shark with something that handles pet hair and carpet exceptionally.
I have 2 Shark Apex, both have stopped working after a couple of years. When trying to get them fixed, every vacuum repair store I contacted, which was 6, I was told by every single one that they could not get parts for Shark vacuums. I would steer clear of Shark. They were awesome for pet hair, but if I can't get them repaired when needed, I consider them throw away vacuums.
What vacuums do you like best?
Great info! The scientific style is appreciated! Given the Shark Navigator Zero M cleared long hair on its own here, it might be nice to add a “hair self clearing” opportunity for all vacuums. Believe I’ve seen some videos that illustrate some of the newer brush heads doing this self clearing. Thanks!
A $40 bissell works great too, you just have to empty it after every room otherwise it will clog up.
Thank you for this great comparison! My bissel pet hair eraser broke a few days ago after about 5 years of use and I'm now in the market for a new vacuum! I was surprised to see the Bissel still on this list all these years later but I guess it's overall a good vacuum. That blind spot due to the belt is extremely annoying though so I do think I will be trying a Shark this time around!
What about cordless handheld vacuums, more reviews about those would be nice...
I have a shark rotator professional. Best pet hair vacuum I have had yet
Good to hear you are happy with it!
i have the new shark cordless vertex powerfins , a dyson v11 and thanks to you ,the new lupe arrives via dhl any minute now, only took 3 days to get to maryland from the uk! thanks and keep up the good work!
Thanks so much!
How do you like the vertex? I'm torn between the corded and cordless vacuums and can't decide which to buy.
Let us know how the Lupe works out. I have been thinking about getting it also. Just that at nearly $700 it’s been hard to pull the trigger so to speak.
I just tested the cordless Vertex for this week's video and it did really well. (That video will be available today at 4 EST.)
@@craigt6707
I REALLY LIKE THE CORDLESS ONE, NO CORDS FOR ME
The problem with Shark, Bissell, and recently now Dyson is that if something goes wrong with one of these vacuums outside of the warranty, it will be almost impossible for them to be repaired. Shark does not make any parts available to the shops where people fix vacuums. Bissell has very limited parts available and Dyson is not only expensive to fix but parts are becoming incredibly hard to get ahold of. Trust me, I deal with this daily.
Hey, can you do a wet dry shop vac review for 2020?
I don’t understand why there is no vacuum that has been made by any brand that has a roller that does the whole collecting hair thing where it can be removed. Every vacuum gets human hair tangled, even the ones he says are the best get some hair caught occasionally and while its not a lot of hair, why can’t they just invent a removable roller. Not the front cloth roller like the vertex but the other roller that actually gets hair stuck. Maybe I’m missing something but instead of having to tediously yank the hair out, why can’t they just create it to where that roller detaches easily and you can just easily get the hair off the roller. It’s hard to pull the hair out of the side parts and if the whole thing came off we wouldn’t have this issue
🎉say it for the people in the back!!🎉
To this day I still dont know why bissell put the belt in the middle.
Could you do a comparison of the Shark Vertex upright and the Shark Apex upright vacuums?
Which bagged vacuum that has a
Cord for carpet would you recommend ??
The world needs you around Vacuum Wars
I'm here because the navigator is on sale at walmart for $98
Edit: Turns out it was a Shark Navigator Lift Away Professional CU500, not the one in the video. I purchased this one and realized it is closer to the NV351, but I am not disappointed 😁
As someone with 18 inch hair, I appreciate this.
Thank you so much sir I bought the shark vertex and I couldn't be happier with them in my hardwood floor home.
7:54 you look like you are the general of a Vacuum army. ;)
I got my grandmother one of the sharks, someone was having a moving sale and threw it away later that day, still had the 149.99 price tag sticker on it, assume it was a display model but it works so much better than the cheap bissell she bought to replace the battery operated sharks that failed on her, at least now she has a corded shark for that part of the house where the cat stays!!
That was good luck!
@@VacuumWars sure was, my aunt went over to help clean as insurance is coming to take pictures and she used it the other day, carpets in the area are spotless, bagless canister? Could be wiped down inside, but when you have pets and common areas mixed, dirt piles up quick. Idk why she was vacuuming before we finished getting all the clutter out of my grandmas house and throwing decades worth of junk and stuff away to make room for the clutter in storage in the garage and basement and still renting a pod on top of that, it's almost time to vacuum finally haha
Please do an update to this video! Possible one with cordless vacs. With 2 dogs, pet hair is my number one nemesis.
My Eureka has a razor that you press down and it slices the hair and is vacuumed up.
This was so helpful! Can you also test the best cordless upright vacuums?
Thanks for the suggestion. I'm noting that now.
The Sebo X4 is great for stubborn pet hair on carpets. Almost identical to Windsor in your intro.
Excellent video! Good to know about the Bissell but the exhaust blowing everything all over is something I didn't think of!
Thanks! 👍
Hi vacuum wars I was wondering if you could let me know if you can put a dyson v8 in the dyson v6 wall mount please I really need to know if you could just comment me back if it works or not
I don know. Maybe contact Dyson?
Excellent review. My only issue with the cordless like the Dyson etc is that there is no way to prop them up unless they're it's in a corner or lay them down cuz they fall over and yes they're heavy
Yeah, I have thought that too.
Yes! I do this and mine falls over constantly 😬
Can you do this again but with robot vacuums please
He did do best robot vacuums of 2020 already. About a month ago. Just scroll down his page
@@TheSuperanimedrawer I’m talking about like what is the best robot vacuum for pet hair
@@coltonsvacuumcollection he mentions in his robot vacuum vid which handle pet hair better but overall a robot vacuum wouldn’t be the best for pet hair in general tbh
In terms of tangles it's really human hair that you need to watch out for. No robot that I know of it all that much different than the others. I like Roborock rollers the best right now, but again it's not much of a difference. (All Roborocks use the same roller).
You are so detailed absolutely straight-forward and extremely helpful! Such an Under-rated channel in my opinion (and I literally just finished watching this video, the first video I've watched of yours... So far)! Needless to say, ya got another subscriber. Thank you so much for your well-planned out test and overall suggestions!
The dyson has one of the worst handles I’ve ever used. It literally starts to hurt after 10 minutes of vacuuming. I also have a tineco vacuum and I can use that thing for hours before feeling fatigued.
Someone explain to me why the Shark Vertex is cheaper than the Apex.
Your a SHARK homer for GREAT reason. Them DYSON BOYS are simply hard to beat in REAL WORLD situations, (NOT SO EXTREME SITUATIONS).
I personally love how you nerd out with the details and data. good show. Yes, I have OWNED ALL of these guys personally, DYSON IS BOOMING. SHARK is RIGHT next. everything else outside of EXPENSIVE HEAVY DUTY, HIGH SUCTION PRO VACUUMS is LAST place. Keep up the awesome work. PEOPLE, PAY ATTENTION TO THE DETAILED DATA.
thank you for this video, my hair is over 27 inches long so definitely need a great vacuum that won't get the hairs stuck on the bristle. thank you for your video.
You are so welcome!
I bought the Shark Apex on your recommendation a few months ago and So far I dont like the rotating head. IT dont seem to pick up as much as my previous simplicity 7000 series. IF shark had the ability to change the soft roller out for a second brush roller just for rugs I think it would make a huge difference. hepa filter works awesome..