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Shark Apex Duoclean AX951 vs AX952 – what is the difference
Shark apex duoclean is the newest upright vacuum cleaner from SharkNinja. With this product line, SharkNinja emphasized this is Shark most advanced upright vacuum cleaner so far. The Shark APEX Duoclean includes 3 models: AX950, AX951, AX952. Let’s discover the benefits of this new series and compare these models to see there pros and cons.
Shark APEX Duoclean core benefits
Duoclean brushroll – best brushroll design so far
Shark APEX Duoclean is highly recommended for home with mixed floor types (carpets, rugs, bare floors), for users with allergy, for seniors and users who need a quiet vacuum because of the following reasons:
This upright vacuum cleaner series feature the Duoclean brush head– that is the combination of a soft roller and a hard bristle on the same brush head to actively remove both fine dust on bare floors and pull up more pet hair on carpets.
Powered Lift-away canister
Similar to Shark Navigator series, Shark APEX series also have Powered- Lift away feature, that is you can remove the canister out of the vacuum stick to clean under furniture, bedding without losing suction. This feature is also beneficial when you need to move upstair, downstair so you can carry the vacuum by both hands for a better balance and reduce the body fatigue.
World class filtration system
Shark APEX Duoclean has a super efficient filtration system combined its exclusive sealed air system (which is called advanced anti-allergen complete seal). This combination allows the unit to capture more dust and allergen 10x more than a sealed HEPA standard. This feature is much more than what you can expect. For users with allergy, it is always recommended to take a vacuum cleaner with HEPA filtration.
Extremely quiet
One of the common concern when using a vacuum cleaner is the noise. Many upright vacuum cleaners are quite noisy but this is not the case with Shark APEX Duoclean. This unit applies Noise reduction technology to reduce the noise down to under 70 dB, which is quite pleasant enough for you to hear the music.
When cleaning carpet and rugs, often a vacuum cleaner will leave visible mark on the carpets. Shark APEX Duoclean has active gliding wheels for smoothly moving on these surfaces without losing suction or damaging the fibers.
Shark Apex Duoclean is Shark most advanced upright vacuum unit so far.
Highlighting specifications of Shark APEX (AX951 model)
Motor: 1350W, noise level: under 70 dB; cord length: 30 ft; weight: 16.3 lbs, dust bin capacity: 1.5 dry quarts, 10X filtration more than HEPA standard; warranty: 7 years.
Shark apex duoclean AX950 vs AX951 vs AX952
The main difference between these models are all about the attachments they have and the place they are distributed.
Shark APEX Duoclean AX950 has basic attachments (hence it is less expensive) including dusting tool, pet tool, crevice tool.
Shark APEX Duoclean AX951 has 2 more: a storage bag and a multiflex extension wand for further reaching. With the extension wand, it is useful if you have a lot of furniture at home. This model is the core of this series and it is distributed widely via a lot of marketplaces such as Amazon website, Bestbuy website, Homedepot , Sharkninja and so on.
Shark APEX Duoclean AX952 does not have the wand but it has a motorized pet tool, which is a useful tool if you have a lot of pet hairs. This model is distributed via Walmart, Kolns, SharkNinja website.
Shark Apex Duoclean Alternative
Shark Apex Duoclean is the most advanced upright unit therefore it is not easy to find an alternative for such feature-packed vacuum. However, if you are looking for a less expensive upright vacuum with a lot of benefits like the Apex with a high rating and popularity, Shark Navigator NV356E is the most fit solution.
Apart from Shark Apex, there are also other high-end upright units from other bands that we see as direct competitors. The highly recommended model is Miele U1 Dynamic, which is manufactured by German brand, extremely quiet when running, self-adjusting brushroll, 7 years warranty and HEPA filtration too.
Shark APEX Duoclean vs Shark Navigator vs Miele U1 comparison table
| Model | Shark APEX Duoclean AX951 |   |
Duoclean brush, powered Lift away canister, all surfaces cleaning, 10x HEPA, quiet, bright LEDs, 7 year warranty
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| Cheaper Alternative | Shark Navigator NV356E |   |
Lift-away canister, all surfaces cleaning, HEPA, easy to control, smooth swivel, larger dust bin, lighter in weight, 5 year warranty
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| Competitor | Miele U1 Dynamic upright |   |
German made, automatic adjusting brush head, quiet, LEDs, Active Clean filter/ additional HEPA, 7 year warranty
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