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Experts prefer Dyson Ball Animal 2 over Shark Apex Self-Cleaning Upright
On 6 Apr 2024 (20 days ago) we went through 97 Vacuum Cleaner expert endorsements .
Currently, Dyson Ball Animal 2 received 1 endorsement from TechRadar (12 Feb 2024). Meanwhile, Shark Apex Self-Cleaning Upright did not receive any endorsements this month.
Rank | Change | Price | Vacuum Cleaner | Good Housekeeping | Consumer Reports | The Strategist | CNN Underscored | The Spruce | Tom's Guide | Wirecutter | TechRadar | HGTV | Rtings.com |
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55 | N/A | Check price | Dyson Ball Animal 2 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 7 | - | - |
N/A | N/A | $330 | Shark Apex Self-Cleaning Upright | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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Endorsement summary:
- On 12 Feb 2024 TechRadar ranked Dyson Ball Animal 2 as #7
Rank Vacuum Cleaner Comment ... ... ... #7 out of 10 Dyson Ball Animal 2 The best upright vacuum cleaner... ... ... Source: www.techradar.com
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1 | - | $603 | Dyson V15 Detect | 5 | - | 9 | - | - | - | - | 3 | 6 | 1 |
2 | - | $349 | Miele Classic C1 | - | - | 5 | 4 | - | - | 12 | - | - | 5 |
3 | - | $384 | Shark Stratos IZ862H | - | - | 2 | - | - | - | - | 1 | - | - |
4 | - | $177 | Shark Navigator Lift-Away NV352 | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | 2 | - | - | - |
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Expert reviews [14]
- with a score: 10
- without a score: 4
Highest score by Modern Castle | 98 |
Average score based on 14 reviews | 83 |
Lowest score by T3 | 60 |
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Expert reviews [23]
- with a score: 13
- without a score: 10
Highest score by Modern Castle | 98 |
Average score based on 23 reviews | 90 |
Lowest score by TechGearLab | 78 |
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- The Dyson Ball Animal 2 has the strongest suction of any vacuum.¹
- Ball technology helps you navigate around obstacles with a simple turn of the wrist. For easy, precise maneuvering around your home.
- The self-adjusting cleaner head has an active base plate that automatically raises and lowers to seal in suction across all floors. Combined with a powerful motorized brush bar, it deep cleans throughout the home.
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- SELF-CLEANING BRUSHROLL: The vacuum that deep-cleans now cleans itself. Engineered for more pet hair pickup with no hair wrap (vs. Shark bristle nozzles).
- DUOCLEAN TECHNOLOGY: Dual-brushroll system deep-cleans carpets and directly engages floors for a polished look.
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There are two major types of vacuums: bagged or bagless. Bagged vacuums collect all dirt and debris into a bag, which must be changed every time it’s full. These bags are typically better at collecting allergens that irritate asthma and allergies. Plus, bagged vacuums are easier to empty, but they do require you to purchase new bags on an ongoing basis.
Bagless vacuums collect dirt and debris into a dustbin or canister, which is emptied when it’s full. Though there are no bags, and therefore no ongoing investment, the downside is that this style can be difficult to empty and oftentimes scatters dust when you’re dumping the bin if you’re not careful.
In addition, the maximum capacity of the dustbin or bag will vary widely based on vacuum type. Regardless of type, a good vacuum also includes an indicator when the bin/bag is full. In bagless vacuums, the dustbin is usually see-through, so you can tell when its full. For bagged vacuums, it’s especially helpful to have a full bag light or sound indication when it’s time to empty the bag.
Keep in mind the size of your home and its rooms when you consider the length of the vacuum’s cord. Longer cords will allow you to vacuum longer without needing to move to another outlet. The average cord length is around 5 meters or 15 feet, though some brands and models will have cords up to 10 meters/30 feet. If you live in a small apartment, cord length probably isn’t a huge concern for you. However, longer cords will help you clean larger homes and rooms more quickly and with fewer interruptions from moving outlet to outlet. Also, retractable cords are easier to store, especially if you have a longer cord length, which is something to consider.
- Whole-machine HEPA filtration
- Designed for homes with pets
- Self-adjusting cleaner head
- Radial Root Cyclone technology
- Smooth action release feature for wand and hose
Dyson Ball Animal 2 is a well-known and one of the more expensive options. It's in the top 3 bestselling vacuum cleaners and has dozens of popular alternatives in the same price range, such as Kenmore Elite 31150 or Tineco Pure One S11 .
Dyson Ball Animal 2 was released in 2017. There are a lot of newer vacuum cleaners on the market. Show newer Vacuum Cleaners
Dyson Ball Animal 2 is $82.80 more expensive than an average vacuum cleaner ($225.45).
Shark Apex Self-Cleaning Upright is a very popular option on the higher end of the price range. It's in the top 3 bestselling vacuum cleaners and has dozens of popular alternatives in the same price range, such as Shark AZ1002 or Shark Rotator Lift-Away ADV .
Shark Apex Self-Cleaning Upright was released in 2018. There are a couple newer vacuum cleaners on the market. Show newer Vacuum Cleaners
Shark Apex Self-Cleaning Upright is $104.54 more expensive than the average vacuum cleaner ($225.45).