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Shark APEX DuoClean AX950 VS. Dyson ball animal 2

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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 ball animal 2

Reasons to buy Dyson ball animal 2 :

  • button icon Whole-machine HEPA filtration.
  • button icon Strongest suction of any vacuum.
  • button icon Hygienic bin emptying with the push of a button.
  • button icon Self-adjusting cleaner head that clean all floor-types.
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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 ball animal 2

PERFORMANCE

Suction Power

Shark APEX DuoClean AX950
Dyson ball animal 2
Yes

300 airwatts of maximum suction

Yes

A Maximum Suction Power of 306-Watts (Air-Watts).

Commercial

Shark APEX DuoClean AX950
Dyson ball animal 2
Yes

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

Yes

Yes, because it’s very powerful and comes with all the tools required to operate commercially.

Automatic Rewind

Shark APEX DuoClean AX950
Dyson ball animal 2
No

No

Multi Floor Cleaning

Shark APEX DuoClean AX950
Dyson ball animal 2
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

This device has an advanced self-adjusting cleaner head that automatically adjusts cleaning-power between carpets and hard floors.

Speed

Shark APEX DuoClean AX950
Dyson ball animal 2
Yes

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

Yes

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

Vacuums & Mops

Shark APEX DuoClean AX950
Dyson ball animal 2
No

No

Removes Pet Hair

Shark APEX DuoClean AX950
Dyson ball animal 2
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 Tangle-free Turbine tool with counter-rotating brush heads helps to remove hair from carpets and upholstery.

Run Time

Shark APEX DuoClean AX950
Dyson ball animal 2
Yes

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

Yes

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

Quiet Operation

Shark APEX DuoClean AX950
Dyson ball animal 2
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 ball animal 2
Yes

DuoClean Technology features a bristle brush to deep clean carpets.

Yes

The Self-adjusting cleaner head drives deep into carpet fibers to capture dust, animal-hair and ground-in dirt.

Battery Charge Time

Shark APEX DuoClean AX950
Dyson ball animal 2
No

No

Shark APEX DuoClean AX950

USABILITY

Wash and Dry

Shark APEX DuoClean AX950
Dyson ball animal 2
No

No

Easy to Clean and Maintain

Shark APEX DuoClean AX950
Dyson ball animal 2
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 ball animal 2
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 a combination-tool that facilitates for flexible cleaning of hard-to-reach areas. It also includes an additional low-profile cleaner head for cleaning under furniture. Lastly, it uses ball-technology to easily maneuver around furniture.

Easy to maneuver

Shark APEX DuoClean AX950
Dyson ball animal 2
Yes

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

Yes

It uses Ball-technology to easily navigate around furniture and obstacles with a simple turn. It also includes hand-held attachments that are very easy to maneuver when cleaning high-up areas.

DESIGN

Bagged

Shark APEX DuoClean AX950
Dyson ball animal 2
No

No

Bagless

Shark APEX DuoClean AX950
Dyson ball animal 2
Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Cordless

Shark APEX DuoClean AX950
Dyson ball animal 2
No

No

Lightweight

Shark APEX DuoClean AX950
Dyson ball animal 2
Yes

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

Yes

Its only 17.5-lbs which make it a bit lightweight and easy to move when cleaning.

Transforms to a handheld Vacuum

Shark APEX DuoClean AX950
Dyson ball animal 2
Yes

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

Yes

It comes with different handheld attachments that can be connected to the main-frame for hand-cleaning.

Wattage & Motor Strength

Shark APEX DuoClean AX950
Dyson ball animal 2
Yes

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

Yes

306-Watts (Max-mode) and it has a stronger motor.

Bin Size

Shark APEX DuoClean AX950
Dyson ball animal 2
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 ball animal 2
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 which ensures that allergens are trapped inside the machine while cleaning.

LED Lights

Shark APEX DuoClean AX950
Dyson ball animal 2
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 ball animal 2
Yes

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

Yes

3 modes (Low-mode, Boost-mode & Auto-mode).

Charging Station

Shark APEX DuoClean AX950
Dyson ball animal 2
No

No

Attached Accessories

Shark APEX DuoClean AX950
Dyson ball animal 2
Yes

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

Yes

Tangle-free Turbine tool, Combination-Tool, Stair-Tool & low-profile cleaner head.

Build-up Quality & Durability

Shark APEX DuoClean AX950
Dyson ball animal 2
Yes

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

Yes

This device is of great quality and very durable.

Price & Affordability

Shark APEX DuoClean AX950
Dyson ball animal 2
Yes

This device is fairly priced but a bit is expensive.

Yes

It is a bit expensive.

Shark APEX DuoClean AX950

CONCLUSION

PROS

Shark APEX DuoClean AX950
Dyson ball animal 2
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

• Self-adjusting cleaner head. • Whole-machine HEPA filtration. • Strongest suction of any vacuum. • Cleans difficult-to-reach areas. • Hygienic bin emptying & Large bin. • Removes hair from carpets and upholstery. • Easy to maneuver with the help of Ball™-technology. • Cleans deep into carpet fibers using Epicyclical Drive cleaner head.

CONS

Shark APEX DuoClean AX950
Dyson ball animal 2
Yes

 It's heavy.  It is not cordless.

Yes

 It is not cordless.  It’s a bit expensive.  It is heavy because of the long cord.

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