Conversely, the Shark performs much better on bare floors, especially when cleaning bulky debris like cereal, has a larger dustbin, lasts longer on a single charge, and feels better-built. The Dyson V11 Animal is slightly better than the Shark Anti-Allergen Pet Power. The Dyson incurs virtually no recurring costs, has a slightly longer battery life, comes with a miniature turbo brush, and clears slightly more debris on low-pile carpet. Meanwhile, the Shark feels sturdier, is a little more effective on bare floors, and has a slightly bigger dustbin. The Dyson V8 Animal is slightly better than the Shark Anti-Allergen Pet Power. The Dyson is more portable, incurs virtually no recurring costs, and comes with a few more tools and accessories, including a removable primary brushroll and a motorized turbo brush.
It also delivers superior performance on bare floors and low-pile carpet. Conversely, the Shark is better built and offers better overall battery performance. If you have your eye on a stick vacuum, you may be disappointed with the Lupe Pure vacuum cleaner. It’s as powerful as any stick and its weight distribution may make it easier to use for some.
If you make a purchase using the links included, we may earn commission. In terms of noise, this vacuum is relatively quiet but produces a high frequency sound, which makes it seem louder than it actually is. Store anywhere – with one click, fold down for compact, freestanding storage. Whether you’ve finished cleaning or just need to pause to answer the door, there’s no need for storage hooks or leaning against walls.
Most Shark vacuums have reusable filters that you can rinse under water . They’ll need at least 24 hours to air dry completely, but afterward you can re-install them. You’ll know the filters are due for a cleaning when the airflow or suction decreases. If you need a basic yet beloved vacuum that won’t break the bank, consider the Shark NV360 Navigator Lift-Away Deluxe Upright Vacuum.
The main feature, a self-cleaning brushroll, stops hair from getting tangled up in the vacuum’s brush. Anyone who’s had a vacuum malfunction due to hair getting tangled in their brush can appreciate the power of this feature. Even long hair didn’t stop this vacuum from functioning efficiently. In fact, we almost felt compelled to anoint this vacuum “Most Likely to Clean Up a Hair Salon.” The ION F80 also has a multi-flex feature, which means that by simply pressing a button, the vacuum bends so that you don’t have to.
For the allergy-conscious, the ION P50 model comes with a HEPA filter. This filter collects most dust, allergens, and small air particles as it cleans. The P50 can, therefore, switch between heavy-duty cleaning shark cordless on both hard flooring and low pile carpets seamlessly. DuoClean technology offers powerful cleaning even when in regular mode, although the P50 lets you take it up a notch with a power boost mode.
REVIEW – If you’ve ever wondered what Dyson designers could do if left on their own, the Lupe Pure vacuum cleaner might be the answer. Lupe was started by a couple of ex-Dyson employees who set out to make a better vacuum cleaner. In many ways, they succeeded, but the Lupe Pure vacuum cleaner is more different than better. It’s a unique machine with some interesting quirks and some nice features.
Roombas are noisy in operation, which is easy to forgive, but turn the power down a few notches on the Proscenic and it’s very unobtrusive. I love the fact it has a handheld remote, but I’ve not actually used it, largely because, like all the robots I’ve tested, it links up to smart speakers. In terms of performance, I’d have to say it comes close to a Roomba, but it’s not quite as good. It does have something called Twin-Turbine technology, but the Roomba range has a trick silicone beater and slightly better battery life.
We independently select these products—if you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission. This hand vac weighs just over 1kg, and is more powerful than its cheaper brother – great if you’re hoping to clean up after the kids or pets quickly and efficiently. The Removable Li-Ion battery charges in just under two hours and gave us around 40 mins of cleaning time – enough to do the whole house. The LED lights on the front also warned us if the battery was low. The attachments were handy too – especially the brush tool that simply clicked on and came off at the push of a button when you needed to clean cushions and upholstery. No matter how big your home, a handheld vacuum will always come in handy.