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Shark APEX Upright
BISSELL Adapt Ion Pet/XRT
Tested using Methodology v1.3
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Wet Compatible
No
Vacuum Type
Upright/Handheld
Bagless
Yes
Cordless
No
Anti-Allergy Filter (HEPA)
Yes
Vacuum Type
Upright/Handheld
Bagless
Yes
Cordless
Yes
Anti-Allergy Filter (HEPA)
No
Our Verdict
Shark APEX Upright
BISSELL Adapt Ion Pet/XRT
The BISSELL Adapt Ion Pet/XRT is a better vacuum for cleaning pet hair than the Shark APEX Upright. The BISSELL has no problem picking up pet hair from any surface type, and it can be reconfigured into a smaller, lightweight handheld vacuum for cleaning harder-to-reach places. It's easier to maintain and has virtually no recurring costs. It also has an unlimited range, and its maneuverability is better, too. That said, the Shark is better if you clean up a lot of non-pet hair debris, especially as it has a better overall performance on all surface types when compared to the BISSELL. Some users may even prefer its corded design as it means you don't have to worry about battery life. Unlike the BISSELL, it also comes with a turbo brush.
Variants
- AZ1002 (Espresso)
- AZ1000 (Olive/Burgundy)
- Adapt Ion XRT (Green)
- Adapt Ion Pet (Teal)
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AZ1002
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Green
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Olive/Burgundy
AZ1000
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Main Differences for
Bare Floor
Bare Floor
Threshold
Bare Floor
7.8
6.0
Portability
6.5
8.7
Dirt Compartment
8.0
5.6
Maneuverability
7.0
8.5
Recurring Cost
8.5
10
Full Comparison
Design
Build Quality
7.0
6.5
Build Quality Picture
Vacuum Type
Upright/Handheld
Upright/Handheld
User Maintenance
6.5
6.5
Maintenance Picture
Brushroll Cleaning Video
Recurring Cost
8.5
10
Recurring Cost Picture
Bag Part Number
No bag
No bag
Filter Part Number
XFF650
1616323/1617684/1616322
HEPA Filter Part Number
XHF650
No HEPA Filter
Storing
7.2
6.6
Storing Picture
Height
45.51" (115.6 cm)
25.98" (66.0 cm)
Width
12.01" (30.5 cm)
11.02" (28.0 cm)
Depth
10.98" (27.9 cm)
11.42" (29.0 cm)
Cord Storing
Manual
Not Needed
On-Board Tool Storage
Yes
No
Vacuum Rack/Station
No
No
Dirt Compartment
8.0
5.6
Dirt Compartment Picture
Bagless
Yes
Yes
Volume
0.44 gal (1.65 L)
0.05 gal (0.18 L)
Full Indicator
Yes
Yes
Bag Included
No Bag Needed
No Bag Needed
In The Box
In The Box Picture
Range
7.5
10
Cordless
No
Yes
Cord Length
29.53 ft (9.0 m)
N/A
Hose Length
4.92 ft (1.50 m)
N/A
Minimum Wand Length
1.18 ft (0.36 m)
Maximum Wand Length
3.38 ft (1.03 m)
Total Range
32.91 ft (10.03 m)
Portability
6.5
8.7
Total Weight
17.20 lbs (7.80 kg)
5.78 lbs (2.62 kg)
Weight In Hand
3.53 lbs (1.60 kg)
1.50 lbs (0.68 kg)
Carrying handle
Yes
Yes
Battery
0.0
5.8
Minimum Battery Life
N/A
17 min
Maximum Battery Life
N/A
19 min
Recharge Time
N/A
475 min
Recharge Dock
No
No
Battery Life Indicator
No
Yes
Removable Batteries
No
No
Quality Of Life Features
Anti-Allergy Filter (HEPA)
Yes
No
Picture Of Controls
Rotating Head
Yes
Yes
Power Adjustment
No
No
Self-Propelled
No
No
Headlights
Yes
No
Easy On/Off
Yes
Yes
Head Surface Type Adjustment
Manual
No
Tools And Brushes
Tools And Brush Picture
Brushroll
Yes
Yes
Brushroll On/Off
No
Yes
Removable Brushroll
No
Yes
Turbo Brush
Yes
No
Crevice Tool
Yes
Yes
Upholstery Tool
Yes
Yes
Soft Bristle Brush
No
No
Hard Bristle Brush
No
No
Extension Wand
No
No
Ceiling Fan Tool
No
No
Pet Grooming Tool
No
No
Alternative Configuration
Alternative Configuration Photo 1
Alternative Configuration Photo 2
Blower Mode
No
Performance
Hard Floor Pick-Up
8.5
Hard Floor Pick-Up video
Hard Floor Pick-Up Post test
High-Pile Carpet Pick-Up
5.0
High-Pile Carpet Pick-Up Video
High-Pile Carpet Pick-Up Post Test
Low-Pile Carpet Pick-Up
7.0
Low-Pile Carpet Pick-Up Video
Low-Pile Carpet Pick-Up Post Test
Pet-Hair Pick-Up
6.0
Pet Hair Pick-Up Video
Pet Hair Pick-Up Post Test
Suction
7.1
Suction Video
Maximum Hose Suction
97.9 inH₂O (24.38 kPa)
Maximum Head Suction
3.4 inH₂O (0.84 kPa)
Normal Head Suction
3.4 inH₂O (0.84 kPa)
Setting Used For Normal
"Hard Floor"
Hose Diameter
1.6" (4.0 cm)
Airflow
9.0
Maximum Airflow Video
Maximum Hose Airflow
97.6 CFM (2.8 m³/min)
Noise
8.1
Noise Video
Bare Floor
75.0 dBA
Low-Pile Carpet
75.3 dBA
Maneuverability
7.0
8.5
Maneuverability Video
Under The Couch
Good
Under Low Table
Good
On Furniture
Excellent
Rug With Tassel
Ok
Electric Cord
Good
Pet Hair Furniture Performance
9.0
Sofa Pickup Video
Sofa Pickup Post Test
Air Quality
Sealing Quality Video
Anti-Allergy Filter (HEPA)
Yes
No
Bare Floor (Hardwood, Laminate, Tiles)
4.7
Bare Floor Graph
Pet Hair at 0 gal (0L)
100%
Large Debris at 0 gal (0L)
11%
Large Debris at 0.07 gal (0.25L)
N/A
Large Debris at 0.2 gal (0.75L)
N/A
Large Debris at 0.4 gal (1.5L)
N/A
Large Debris at 0.8 gal (3L)
N/A
Large Debris at 1.6 gal (6L)
N/A
Small Debris at 0 gal (0L)
83%
Small Debris at 0.07 gal (0.25L)
N/A
Small Debris at 0.2 gal (0.75L)
N/A
Small Debris at 0.4 gal (1.5L)
N/A
Small Debris at 0.8 gal (3L)
N/A
Small Debris at 1.6 gal (6L)
N/A
Setting Used
Brush Roll "ON"
Cracks
8.5
Cracks Video
Wood Cracks Post Test
Stains
1.0
Stain Video
Stain Pickup Post Test
Water
0.0
Wet Compatible
No
Water Video
Water Pickup Post Test
Low-Pile Carpet
7.2
Low Carpet Graph
Pet Hair at 0 gal (0L)
100%
Large Debris at 0 gal (0L)
88%
Large Debris at 0.07 gal (0.25L)
N/A
Large Debris at 0.2 gal (0.75L)
N/A
Large Debris at 0.4 gal (1.5L)
N/A
Large Debris at 0.8 gal (3L)
N/A
Large Debris at 1.6 gal (6L)
N/A
Small Debris at 0 gal (0L)
30%
Small Debris at 0.07 gal (0.25L)
N/A
Small Debris at 0.2 gal (0.75L)
N/A
Small Debris at 0.4 gal (1.5L)
N/A
Small Debris at 0.8 gal (3L)
N/A
Small Debris at 1.6 gal (6L)
N/A
Setting Used
Brush Roll "ON"
High-Pile Carpet
6.0
High Carpet Graph
Pet Hair at 0 gal (0L)
100%
Large Debris at 0 gal (0L)
32%
Large Debris at 0.07 gal (0.25L)
N/A
Large Debris at 0.2 gal (0.75L)
N/A
Large Debris at 0.4 gal (1.5L)
N/A
Large Debris at 0.8 gal (3L)
N/A
Large Debris at 1.6 gal (6L)
N/A
Small Debris at 0 gal (0L)
16%
Small Debris at 0.07 gal (0.25L)
N/A
Small Debris at 0.2 gal (0.75L)
N/A
Small Debris at 0.4 gal (1.5L)
N/A
Small Debris at 0.8 gal (3L)
N/A
Small Debris at 1.6 gal (6L)
N/A
Setting Used
Brush Roll "ON"
To Be Deleted
Automation
Automation (Robot Vacuum)
0.0
Remote Controller
No
Automatic Bag Emptying
No
Automatic Recharging
No
Schedule Programming
No
Boundary Markers
No
Random Pathing
No
Smart Pathing
No
Smart App
No
App Name
No App
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AZ1002
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Adapt Ion XRT
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AZ1000
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Adapt Ion Pet
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