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Plus, accessories like the motorized brush, upholstery tool, and crevice nozzle can be used to deep clean specific areas of your home. The fully sealed system with a HEPA filter locks in dander and allergens, while the dust bin is quick and easy to empty. Our tester gave the process of emptying the machine 5 stars, and also noted that it’s pretty quiet for a powerful pick. The Dyson V15 Detect is better than the shark cordless Pet Plus.
Its upholstery tool is effective in collecting pet hair on fabric, though the vacuum’s relatively bulky design can make it a bit of a nuisance to use for extended periods. The Pet Plus is pretty portable, though it’s still on the heavier side for a cordless stick vacuum. Compared to a lighter stick vacuum like the Samsung Jet 60, you might feel fatigue after using it for an extended period. We weigh the vacuum’s dust bin both before and after each run.
The Dyson is lighter, more maneuverable, has a wider variety of attachments, and has a longer battery life. It also has a more powerful suction motor, resulting in superior deep-cleaning performance across a variety of surfaces. Meanwhile, the Shark feels fractionally sturdier and has a higher-capacity dustbin.
For pet owners, the Vertex includes a self-cleaning brush roll to get rid of any tangles that could get in your vacuum’s way. Note that the vacuum includes extra attachments, but you’ll need to find a way to store them as there’s no container or bag included for them. Otherwise, this vacuum is light and portable enough to tidy up your home. The vacuum includes two batteries that allow you to clean for up to 50 minutes and can easily convert into a handheld vacuum.
I have the Dyson V10 but don’t want to spend the same money for our summer house, which is smaller, but still has to vacuum up 4 animals’ worth of hair! I was going to look into a Shark, irobot vacuum cleaner and now you’ve done all the work for me. I have a stick vacumn but have been thinking of trading up. My husband hates the noise it makes and grumbles every time I pull it out.
It needed help transitioning from a hard surface to a rug, giving it a maneuverability rating of 4 stars. However, the stick vacuum proved to be nimble and flexible when navigating the living room obstacle course. Our tester pointed out that it seamlessly reached under the couch. However, the Shark vacuum does feature a flexible wand that is a real game changer for reaching under furniture. You can stop ignoring the dust bunnies under your sofa, since Shark designed this vac with a hinge that gives the floor head greater reach.