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Shark APEX DuoClean AX950 VS. Dyson DC65 Animal

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7.7
Winner:

Shark APEX DuoClean AX950

Reasons to buy Shark APEX DuoClean AX950:

  • button icon Powered-Lift Away Technology.
  • button icon DuoClean-Technology for cleaning all floor-types.
  • button icon Advanced Anti-Allergen Complete Seal Technology.
  • button icon Noise Reduction Technology & Active-Glide Technology.
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Runners Up:

Dyson DC65 Animal

Reasons to buy Dyson DC65 Animal :

  • button icon Reconfigured brush bar with 25% more power.
  • button icon Deep cleans carpets using a Stiff Bristle Brush.
  • button icon Removes pet-hair using a Tangle-free Turbine tool.
  • button icon Cleans under hard-to-reach places using an Up-Top-Tool & Reach-Under-Tool.
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summary Review:

PERFORMANCE
WINNER :

Shark APEX DuoClean AX950

  • Quiet Operation
USABILITY
DRAW :
DESIGN
WINNER :

Shark APEX DuoClean AX950

  • LED Lights
CONCLUSION
DRAW :
Comparison Winner
Shark APEX DuoClean AX950

Reasons why we like it:

  • Quiet Operation
  • LED Lights
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COMPARISON – Shark APEX DuoClean AX950 VS. Dyson DC65 Animal

PERFORMANCE

Suction Power

Shark APEX DuoClean AX950
Dyson DC65 Animal
Yes

300 airwatts of maximum suction

Yes

It features a Maximum Suction Power of 245-Watt (Air-Watts).

Commercial

Shark APEX DuoClean AX950
Dyson DC65 Animal
Yes

With full-sized Shark power and dust-cup capacity, this vacuum-cleaner can be used commercially.

Yes

Yes (it comes with all the tools required to operate commercially).

Automatic Rewind

Shark APEX DuoClean AX950
Dyson DC65 Animal
No

No

Multi Floor Cleaning

Shark APEX DuoClean AX950
Dyson DC65 Animal
Yes

DuoClean-Technology features a Bristle-Brush to deep clean carpets and an additional Soft-Brushroll that directly engages hard-floors for a polished look.

Yes

It comes with several attachments designed to cleanup different floor-types and even walls.

Speed

Shark APEX DuoClean AX950
Dyson DC65 Animal
Yes

Its motor spins at speeds of up-to 125,000 rpm.

Yes

Spins at up-to 125,000rpm which gives it high-speed cleaning force.

Vacuums & Mops

Shark APEX DuoClean AX950
Dyson DC65 Animal
No

No

Removes Pet Hair

Shark APEX DuoClean AX950
Dyson DC65 Animal
Yes

Its powerful suction picks up everything including fine dog hair. It also comes with a Pet Multi-Tool that helps to cleanup all types of hair on the floor and on upholstery.

Yes

It comes with a Tangle-Free Turbine Tool which features counter-rotating heads with brushes that help to remove pet-hair from carpets and upholstery.

Run Time

Shark APEX DuoClean AX950
Dyson DC65 Animal
Yes

This vacuum-cleaner is corded and will offer longer run-times using direct power compared to cordless vacuums.

Yes

It offers longer run-times because it’s corded and uses direct power to operate.

Quiet Operation

Shark APEX DuoClean AX950
Dyson DC65 Animal
Yes

With Noise Reduction Technology, this vacuum is expertly tuned to reduce noise and soften pitch when cleaning up your house.

No

Deep clean Carpets

Shark APEX DuoClean AX950
Dyson DC65 Animal
Yes

DuoClean Technology features a bristle brush to deep clean carpets.

Yes

It comes with a Stiff Bristle Brush tool that help helps to deep-clean carpets by removing mud and dried-in dirt.

Battery Charge Time

Shark APEX DuoClean AX950
Dyson DC65 Animal
No

No

Shark APEX DuoClean AX950

USABILITY

Wash and Dry

Shark APEX DuoClean AX950
Dyson DC65 Animal
No

No

Easy to Clean and Maintain

Shark APEX DuoClean AX950
Dyson DC65 Animal
Yes

This device is very easy to clean and maintain.

Yes

Yes

Easy to use in hard-to-reach places

Shark APEX DuoClean AX950
Dyson DC65 Animal
Yes

With Powered-Lift Away Technology, the canister detaches to deep clean hard-to-reach areas while delivering power to keep the dual Brushrolls spinning. In fact, this technology gives you the ability to clean under furniture and above floor with the push of a button.

Yes

It comes with different attachment-tools that facilitate for easy cleaning of hard-to-reach areas like high-spaces, under furniture and stairs.

Easy to maneuver

Shark APEX DuoClean AX950
Dyson DC65 Animal
Yes

Active-Glide Technology provides smooth maneuverability on floors and carpets while maintaining a powerful suction.

Yes

Ball technology makes it easy to maneuver. Additionally, this device can be used as a handheld or stick vacuum cleaner in-order to facilitate for easy maneuverability when cleaning.

DESIGN

Bagged

Shark APEX DuoClean AX950
Dyson DC65 Animal
No

No

Bagless

Shark APEX DuoClean AX950
Dyson DC65 Animal
Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Cordless

Shark APEX DuoClean AX950
Dyson DC65 Animal
No

No

Lightweight

Shark APEX DuoClean AX950
Dyson DC65 Animal
Yes

The vacuum weighs approximately 16-lbs which makes it lightweight and portable.

Yes

This unit is very lightweight and versatile.

Transforms to a handheld Vacuum

Shark APEX DuoClean AX950
Dyson DC65 Animal
Yes

Powered-Lift Away Technology allows you to detach the canister for handheld-cleaning under furniture and above floors.

Yes

Easily changes to a handheld vacuum cleaner and back again.

Wattage & Motor Strength

Shark APEX DuoClean AX950
Dyson DC65 Animal
Yes

It uses 1350-Watts of power coupled with a powerful DuoClean-motor that never loses suction.

Yes

245-Watt (Max-mode).

Bin Size

Shark APEX DuoClean AX950
Dyson DC65 Animal
Yes

The dust cup holds 1.5 dry-quarts to the "max-fill" line.

Yes

0.55-Gallons.

Anti-Allergy Seal

Shark APEX DuoClean AX950
Dyson DC65 Animal
Yes

Advanced Anti-Allergen Complete Seal Technology plus HEPA-filter help to trap 99% of dust and allergens when cleaning up your home.

Yes

It features a fully-sealed filtration system with 2 washable filters with the 1st filter located on top of the dirt-cup and the 2nd filter is located inside the ball

LED Lights

Shark APEX DuoClean AX950
Dyson DC65 Animal
Yes

The LED-lights on the handle and floor nozzle provide visibility in dark-spaces allowing for a thorough cleanup.

No

Modes of Power

Shark APEX DuoClean AX950
Dyson DC65 Animal
Yes

3 power-modes of (high-pile carpet, low-pile carpet and hard-floor).

Yes

3 modes (suction-mode-1, suction-mode-2, Boost-mode).

Charging Station

Shark APEX DuoClean AX950
Dyson DC65 Animal
No

No

Attached Accessories

Shark APEX DuoClean AX950
Dyson DC65 Animal
Yes

Anti-Allergen Dust Brush, Pet Multi-Tool & Duster Crevice.

Yes

Tangle-Free Turbine Tool, Up-Top Tool, Soft Dusting Brush, Reach Under Tool, Stiff Bristle Brush, 2-in-1 Combination Tool + Stair Tool and a Mattress-Tool.

Build-up Quality & Durability

Shark APEX DuoClean AX950
Dyson DC65 Animal
Yes

It is produced with a combination of durable plastics, like ABS and PP along with some metal and rubber components.

Yes

This unit is very durable.

Price & Affordability

Shark APEX DuoClean AX950
Dyson DC65 Animal
Yes

This device is fairly priced but a bit is expensive.

Yes

It is expensive.

Shark APEX DuoClean AX950

CONCLUSION

PROS

Shark APEX DuoClean AX950
Dyson DC65 Animal
Yes

• DuoClean Technology. • Active-Glide Technology. • Noise Reduction Technology. • Powered-Lift Away Technology. • Deep clean carpets and bare floors. • Full-sized Shark power and capacity. • Advanced Anti-Allergen Complete Seal. • Pet-and-allergen cleaning experience. • LED-lights for visibility in dark-spaces.

Yes

• A Stronger suction. • Long power cord (35 feet). • Great for deep cleaning carpets. • Lifetime filter that are washable. • Ball technology makes it easy to maneuver. • Reconfigured brush bar with 25% more power. • Includes Extra Tools that allow it to accomplish any vacuuming task.

CONS

Shark APEX DuoClean AX950
Dyson DC65 Animal
Yes

 It's heavy.  It is not cordless.

Yes

 It’s very expensive.  It may struggle cleaning stairs.  It is heavy because it has a long cord.

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