It’s 2018 and we’re at the pinnacle of engineering. Cars can drive themselves, buildings scrape the lowest parts of our atmosphere. Phones, a mini super computer in your pocket, convert Night into Day. And despite all this amazing tech a product can still suck you in far exceeding your expectations.
The Shark Apex has taken damn near everything that annoyed you with Vacuums and fixed it (except for having to vacuum). It’s so damn good Dyson has given up on its corded vacs – the only way they’ll top it is with a robot vacuum that cleans stairs.
Maneuverability
Dyson’s biggest claim to fame is its ball. This is where the engine lives and allows it to turn on a dime. Its iconic design is functional and it used to be that no other vacuum could compete with its finesse. Until the Apex. The old Shark Rotators maneuvered fine but not with the sharpness of the Dyson. The Apex? Just as good. Making the ball seem a little silly now…
In fact, while the ball may be Dyson’s biggest claim to fame, it has become its biggest set back. Jamming everything in that ball leaves no room for clever features. Its limitations are obvious because Dyson is now dropping the iconic design in its newest products.
Design & Features
While not new to the Apex, it‘s surprising how often Lift Away comes in handy. Any time you need to hit that hard to reach spot, the vacuum pulls apart into a series of well thought out sections that increase reach, slim the profile, and decrease weight. Dyson hasn’t been this innovative since… the ball.
Another incredible feat of engineering is how thin the head of the vacuum is. Like a mouse compressing its body, it can fit almost anywhere. Take, for example, the inferior Dyson Ball design.
It has a huge hump where the head connects to the ball preventing you from getting under (most) spaces. Not the Shark. The Apex compresses its body like a mouse able to fit under well… practically anywhere.
Suction
Price
Dyson’s come with a hefty luxury tax due to the name. Their retail model and in-mall stores require big marketing budgets that you’re paying for. Shark has built its reputation in the last several years and remains half the price of Dyson.
The Future
Dyson had to make a lot of sacrifices for its dying ball design. They’re abandoning the ball with their latest cordless vacuums and for good reason. I am not endorsed by Shark but would recommend their vacuum to anyone in the market for a new vacuum or those replacing their Dyson.
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