CATEGORY : Upright Vacuum Cleaners

Shark Navigator Upright ZU561 VS. Dyson V6 Absolute

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7.7
Winner:

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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7.4
Runners Up:

Shark Navigator Upright ZU561

Reasons to buy Shark Navigator Upright ZU561 :

  • button icon Zero-M Anti-Hair Wrap Technology.
  • button icon Powerful floor and carpet cleaning.
  • button icon Lift-Away mode to easily clean above-floor.
  • button icon Anti-Allergen Complete Seal Technology + HEPA filter.
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summary Review:

PERFORMANCE
WINNER :

Shark Navigator Upright ZU561

  • Commercial
  • Quiet Operation
USABILITY
DRAW :
DESIGN
WINNER :

Dyson V6 Absolute

  • Cordless
  • Charging Station
CONCLUSION
DRAW :
Comparison Winner
Dyson V6 Absolute

Reasons why we like it:

  • Battery Charge Time
  • Cordless
  • Charging Station
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COMPARISON – Shark Navigator Upright ZU561 VS. Dyson V6 Absolute

PERFORMANCE

Suction Power

Shark Navigator Upright ZU561
Dyson V6 Absolute
Yes

270 Air-Watts.

Yes

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

Commercial

Shark Navigator Upright ZU561
Dyson V6 Absolute
Yes

It features an extra-large dust-cup and powerful motor that facilitate for longer cleaning of commercial areas.

No

Automatic Rewind

Shark Navigator Upright ZU561
Dyson V6 Absolute
No

No

Multi Floor Cleaning

Shark Navigator Upright ZU561
Dyson V6 Absolute
Yes

Its powerful motor and Brushroll can thoroughly clean carpets and hard-floors.

Yes

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

Speed

Shark Navigator Upright ZU561
Dyson V6 Absolute
Yes

Its strong motor and dual helix brushes rotate at speeds of 6,500-RPM.

Yes

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

Vacuums & Mops

Shark Navigator Upright ZU561
Dyson V6 Absolute
No

No

Removes Pet Hair

Shark Navigator Upright ZU561
Dyson V6 Absolute
Yes

Comes with a Pet Power Brush that facilitates for thorough removal pet-hair on all surfaces. It also features a Zero-M self-cleaning Brushroll that delivers nonstop hair removal.

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 Navigator Upright ZU561
Dyson V6 Absolute
Yes

This vacuum-cleaner is corded and will provide longer run-times using direct power.

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 Navigator Upright ZU561
Dyson V6 Absolute
Yes

It is super quiet especially when cleaning hard-floors.

No

Deep clean Carpets

Shark Navigator Upright ZU561
Dyson V6 Absolute
Yes

The Zero-M self-cleaning Brushroll coupled with Never-Lose-Suction Technology help 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 Navigator Upright ZU561
Dyson V6 Absolute
No

Yes

It requires recharging for about 3.5-hours minimum.

Shark Navigator Upright ZU561

USABILITY

Wash and Dry

Shark Navigator Upright ZU561
Dyson V6 Absolute
No

No

Easy to Clean and Maintain

Shark Navigator Upright ZU561
Dyson V6 Absolute
Yes

This device features washable filters and low maintenance costs.

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 Navigator Upright ZU561
Dyson V6 Absolute
Yes

Lift-Away technology allows you to detach the canister in-order to make it easy to clean stairs, furniture, above-floor and other hard-to-reach areas.

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 Navigator Upright ZU561
Dyson V6 Absolute
Yes

Swivel steering and smooth-gliding wheels provide effortless maneuverability on both hard-floors and carpets.

Yes

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

DESIGN

Bagged

Shark Navigator Upright ZU561
Dyson V6 Absolute
No

No

Bagless

Shark Navigator Upright ZU561
Dyson V6 Absolute
Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Cordless

Shark Navigator Upright ZU561
Dyson V6 Absolute
No

Yes

Yes (with a 2100mAH ‎Li-ion battery).

Lightweight

Shark Navigator Upright ZU561
Dyson V6 Absolute
Yes

The vacuum weighs approximately 13.4-lbs which makes it lightweight.

Yes

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

Transforms to a handheld Vacuum

Shark Navigator Upright ZU561
Dyson V6 Absolute
Yes

Has a detachable Lift Away canister which allows you to use the 3 included tools for handheld cleaning in hard-to-reach areas.

Yes

Its wand quickly detaches for handheld cleaning.

Wattage & Motor Strength

Shark Navigator Upright ZU561
Dyson V6 Absolute
Yes

800-watt, powerful motor.

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 Navigator Upright ZU561
Dyson V6 Absolute
Yes

It features an extra-large dust cup that holds 2.2 dry-quarts.

Yes

0.4-Liters.

Anti-Allergy Seal

Shark Navigator Upright ZU561
Dyson V6 Absolute
Yes

Shark features Anti-Allergen Complete Seal Technology and HEPA-filters which trap 99.99% of dust inside the vacuum.

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 Navigator Upright ZU561
Dyson V6 Absolute
No

No

Modes of Power

Shark Navigator Upright ZU561
Dyson V6 Absolute
Yes

2-modes of: (Carpet/Brushroll-setting & Bare-floor setting).

Yes

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

Charging Station

Shark Navigator Upright ZU561
Dyson V6 Absolute
No

Yes

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

Attached Accessories

Shark Navigator Upright ZU561
Dyson V6 Absolute
Yes

Duster Crevice Tool, Pet Power Brush & Hair Removal Multi-Tool.

Yes

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

Build-up Quality & Durability

Shark Navigator Upright ZU561
Dyson V6 Absolute
Yes

It is made of high-quality plastics coupled with some metal and rubber components.

Yes

The V6 Absolute is of high quality and very durable.

Price & Affordability

Shark Navigator Upright ZU561
Dyson V6 Absolute
Yes

It is affordable.

Yes

It is affordable compared to higher dyson models.

Dyson V6 Absolute

CONCLUSION

PROS

Shark Navigator Upright ZU561
Dyson V6 Absolute
Yes

• Lightweight. • Washable filters. • Strong suction power. • Thoroughly clean up pet-hair. • Zero-M self-cleaning Brushroll. • Powerful floor and carpet cleaning. • Lift-Away mode to easily clean above-floor areas. • Anti-Allergen Complete Seal Technology + HEPA filter. • Swivel steering provides effortless maneuverability.

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 Navigator Upright ZU561
Dyson V6 Absolute
Yes

 No headlight.  Hose is short.  No height controls.

Yes

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

Overall Winner

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