Shark APEX DuoClean AX950 VS. Dyson DC65 Animal

300 airwatts of maximum suction

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

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

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

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.

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

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

DuoClean Technology features a bristle brush to deep clean carpets.

This device is very easy to clean and maintain.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

This device is fairly priced but a bit is expensive.

• 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.

 It's heavy.  It is not cordless.