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Shark APEX DuoClean AX950 VS. Dyson V6 Absolute

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7.7
Runners Up:

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 V6 Absolute

Reasons to buy Dyson V6 Absolute :

  • button icon Deeper carpet cleaning.
  • button icon Hygienic One-click bin emptying.
  • button icon HEPA filtration captures allergens.
  • button icon Quickly transforms to a handheld vacuum.
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summary Review:

PERFORMANCE
WINNER :

Shark APEX DuoClean AX950

  • Commercial
  • Quiet Operation
USABILITY
DRAW :
DESIGN
WINNER :

Dyson V6 Absolute

  • Cordless
  • Charging Station
CONCLUSION
DRAW :

COMPARISON – Shark APEX DuoClean AX950 VS. Dyson V6 Absolute

PERFORMANCE

Suction Power

Shark APEX DuoClean AX950
Dyson V6 Absolute
Yes

300 airwatts of maximum suction

Yes

This unit uses 100-AirWatts in MAX-Mode & 28AWatts in Powerful-mode.

Commercial

Shark APEX DuoClean AX950
Dyson V6 Absolute
Yes

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

No

Automatic Rewind

Shark APEX DuoClean AX950
Dyson V6 Absolute
No

No

Multi Floor Cleaning

Shark APEX DuoClean AX950
Dyson V6 Absolute
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

The Direct-drive cleaner head is designed to clean all floor-types.

Speed

Shark APEX DuoClean AX950
Dyson V6 Absolute
Yes

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

Yes

The integrated motor spins at up to 110,000-rpm.

Vacuums & Mops

Shark APEX DuoClean AX950
Dyson V6 Absolute
No

No

Removes Pet Hair

Shark APEX DuoClean AX950
Dyson V6 Absolute
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

The Mini motorized tool with Stiff nylon bristles helps to remove pet-hair and ground-in dirt from furniture, car-seats and tight-spaces.

Run Time

Shark APEX DuoClean AX950
Dyson V6 Absolute
Yes

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

Yes

This device runs for up to 20-minutes using non-motorized tools and only 6-minutes of run-time in MAX-mode.

Quiet Operation

Shark APEX DuoClean AX950
Dyson V6 Absolute
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 V6 Absolute
Yes

DuoClean Technology features a bristle brush to deep clean carpets.

Yes

The Direct-drive cleaner head drives bristles deeper into the carpet to remove even more dirt.

Battery Charge Time

Shark APEX DuoClean AX950
Dyson V6 Absolute
No

Yes

It requires recharging for about 3.5-hours minimum.

Shark APEX DuoClean AX950

USABILITY

Wash and Dry

Shark APEX DuoClean AX950
Dyson V6 Absolute
No

No

Easy to Clean and Maintain

Shark APEX DuoClean AX950
Dyson V6 Absolute
Yes

This device is very easy to clean and maintain.

Yes

This unit is easy to clean and maintain. It also comes with a washable lifetime filter.

Easy to use in hard-to-reach places

Shark APEX DuoClean AX950
Dyson V6 Absolute
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’s cordless and quickly transforms to a handheld device for easy spot-cleaning and cleaning of difficult places. It also includes a crevice tool for cleaning hard-to-reach places

Easy to maneuver

Shark APEX DuoClean AX950
Dyson V6 Absolute
Yes

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

Yes

It’s very lightweight, ergonomic and cordless for easy maneuvering when cleaning high-up places and different floor-types.

DESIGN

Bagged

Shark APEX DuoClean AX950
Dyson V6 Absolute
No

No

Bagless

Shark APEX DuoClean AX950
Dyson V6 Absolute
Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Cordless

Shark APEX DuoClean AX950
Dyson V6 Absolute
No

Yes

Yes (with a 2100mAH ‎Li-ion battery).

Lightweight

Shark APEX DuoClean AX950
Dyson V6 Absolute
Yes

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

Yes

Its center of gravity is located towards the grip for lightweight cleaning of walls and floors.

Transforms to a handheld Vacuum

Shark APEX DuoClean AX950
Dyson V6 Absolute
Yes

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

Yes

Its wand quickly detaches for handheld cleaning.

Wattage & Motor Strength

Shark APEX DuoClean AX950
Dyson V6 Absolute
Yes

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

Yes

It uses 100-AirWatts in MAX-mode and 28-AirWatts in power-mode. It also powered by a Dyson Digital Motor V6

Bin Size

Shark APEX DuoClean AX950
Dyson V6 Absolute
Yes

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

Yes

0.4-Liters.

Anti-Allergy Seal

Shark APEX DuoClean AX950
Dyson V6 Absolute
Yes

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

Yes

Features Whole machine HEPA filtration that uses patented 2 Tier Radial cyclones, a post motor filter and a sealed system to ensure that the air that leaves machine is cleaner.

LED Lights

Shark APEX DuoClean AX950
Dyson V6 Absolute
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 V6 Absolute
Yes

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

Yes

This device features 2 power-modes of (MAX-mode & Powerful-mode).

Charging Station

Shark APEX DuoClean AX950
Dyson V6 Absolute
No

Yes

Comes with a convenient docking station that charges and stores the machine.

Attached Accessories

Shark APEX DuoClean AX950
Dyson V6 Absolute
Yes

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

Yes

Combination-tool, Crevice-tool, Mini motorized tool, Soft Roller Cleaner Head & Direct-drive Cleaner Head.

Build-up Quality & Durability

Shark APEX DuoClean AX950
Dyson V6 Absolute
Yes

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

Yes

The V6 Absolute is of high quality and very durable.

Price & Affordability

Shark APEX DuoClean AX950
Dyson V6 Absolute
Yes

This device is fairly priced but a bit is expensive.

Yes

It is affordable compared to higher dyson models.

Dyson V6 Absolute

CONCLUSION

PROS

Shark APEX DuoClean AX950
Dyson V6 Absolute
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

• Cord-free & Hassle free. • Powerful Fade-free Suction. • Features Whole Machine HEPA Filtration. • Deep-clean carpets and other floor-types. • It quickly detaches for handheld cleaning. • Removes pet-hair using a Mini Motorized Tool. • Hygienic bin emptying with just a push of a button. • Includes a convenient docking station for charging & storage.

CONS

Shark APEX DuoClean AX950
Dyson V6 Absolute
Yes

 It's heavy.  It is not cordless.

Yes

 A Small dust-bin of 0.4-liters.  Provides only 6-minutes of higher suction (MAX-Mode).

Overall Winner

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