Shark APEX Upright vs BISSELL CrossWave Pet Pro

Which Vacuum Is Better?

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Shark APEX Upright
BISSELL CrossWave Pet Pro

Tested using Methodology v1.3

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Our Verdict

Shark APEX Upright

BISSELL CrossWave Pet Pro

The Shark APEX Upright and the BISSELL CrossWave Pet Pro are differently designed vacuums for differing uses. The Shark is a conventional upright vacuum that isn't wet-compatible. It incurs lower recurring costs, has a larger dirt compartment and a longer range, and sucks up more debris on bare and carpeted floors. You can also use it in a handheld configuration to clean debris on furniture or other hard-to-reach places. Conversely, the BISSELL is a hybrid mop vacuum that is far more effective in cleaning stains thanks to its detergent and water-spraying features, though it lacks any floorhead height or suction power adjustment capability.

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Variants

  • AZ1002 (Espresso)
  • AZ1000 (Olive/Burgundy)
  • CrossWave Pet Pro (Blue)
  • CrossWave Pet Pro (Grapevine Purple/Sparkle Silver)

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Espresso
AZ1002
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Blue
CrossWave Pet Pro
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Olive/Burgundy
AZ1000
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Grapevine Purple/Sparkle Silver
CrossWave Pet Pro
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Purple
CrossWave Pet Pro
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Main Differences for
Bare Floor

Threshold 

0.10

Bare Floor 
 

7.8
6.8

Airflow 
 

9.0
6.0

Cracks 
 

8.5
6.0

Hard Floor Pickup 
 

8.5
7.5

Maneuverability 
 

7.0
6.0

Recurring Cost 
 

8.5
6.5

Full Comparison

Design

Build Quality 
 

7.0
7.0

Build Quality Picture 
 

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Shark APEX Upright Build Quality Picture
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BISSELL CrossWave Pet Pro Build Quality Picture

Vacuum Type 
 

Upright/Handheld
Upright
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User Maintenance 
 

6.5
6.5

Maintenance Picture 
 

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Shark APEX Upright Maintenance Picture
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BISSELL CrossWave Pet Pro Maintenance Picture

Brushroll Cleaning Video  

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Recurring Cost 
 

8.5
6.5

Recurring Cost Picture 
 

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Shark APEX Upright Recurring Cost Picture
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BISSELL CrossWave Pet Pro Recurring Cost Picture

Bag Part Number  

No bag
No bag

Filter Part Number  

XFF650
1608684

HEPA Filter Part Number  

XHF650
No HEPA Filter
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Storing 
 

7.2
7.7

Storing Picture 
 

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Shark APEX Upright Storing Picture
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BISSELL CrossWave Pet Pro Storing Picture

Height 
 

45.51" (115.6 cm)
46.06" (117.0 cm)

Width 
 

12.01" (30.5 cm)
14.37" (36.5 cm)

Depth 
 

10.98" (27.9 cm)
10.04" (25.5 cm)

Cord Storing 
 

Manual
Manual

On-Board Tool Storage 
 

Yes
Not needed

Vacuum Rack/Station 
 

No
Yes
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Dirt Compartment 
 

8.0
7.2

Dirt Compartment Picture 
 

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Shark APEX Upright Dirt Compartment Picture
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BISSELL CrossWave Pet Pro Dirt Compartment Picture

Bagless 
 

Yes
Yes

Volume 
 

0.44 gal (1.65 L)
0.12 gal (0.45 L)

Full Indicator 
 

Yes
Yes

Bag Included 
 

No Bag Needed
No Bag Needed
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In The Box 
 

In The Box Picture 
 

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Range 
 

7.5
6.8

Cordless 
 

No
No

Cord Length 
 

29.53 ft (9.0 m)
25.10 ft (7.7 m)

Hose Length 
 

4.92 ft (1.50 m)
N/A

Minimum Wand Length 
 

1.18 ft (0.36 m)
3.54 ft (1.08 m)

Maximum Wand Length 
 

3.38 ft (1.03 m)
3.54 ft (1.08 m)

Total Range 
 

32.91 ft (10.03 m)
28.54 ft (8.70 m)
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Portability 
 

6.5
7.4

Total Weight 
 

17.20 lbs (7.80 kg)
11.55 lbs (5.24 kg)

Weight In Hand 
 

3.53 lbs (1.60 kg)
3.06 lbs (1.39 kg)

Carrying handle 
 

Yes
Yes
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Battery 
 

0.0
0.0

Minimum Battery Life 
 

N/A
N/A

Maximum Battery Life 
 

N/A
N/A

Recharge Time 
 

N/A
N/A

Recharge Dock 
 

No
No

Battery Life Indicator 
 

No
No

Removable Batteries 
 

No
No

Quality Of Life Features 
 

Picture Of Controls 
 

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BISSELL CrossWave Pet Pro Picture Of Controls

Rotating Head 
 

Yes
Yes

Power Adjustment 
 

No
Yes

Self-Propelled 
 

No
No

Headlights 
 

Yes
No

Easy On/Off 
 

Yes
Yes

Head Surface Type Adjustment 
 

Manual
Manual
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Tools And Brushes 
 

Tools And Brush Picture 
 

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Shark APEX Upright Tools And Brush Picture
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BISSELL CrossWave Pet Pro Tools And Brush Picture

Brushroll 
 

Yes
Yes

Brushroll On/Off 
 

No
No

Removable Brushroll 
 

No
Yes

Turbo Brush 
 

Yes
No

Crevice Tool 
 

Yes
No

Upholstery Tool 
 

Yes
No

Soft Bristle Brush 
 

No
No

Hard Bristle Brush 
 

No
No

Extension Wand 
 

No
No

Ceiling Fan Tool 
 

No
No

Pet Grooming Tool 
 

No
No
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Alternative Configuration 
 

Alternative Configuration Photo 1 
 

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Shark APEX Upright Alternative Configuration Photo 1
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BISSELL CrossWave Pet Pro Alternative Configuration Photo 1

Alternative Configuration Photo 2 
 

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Shark APEX Upright Alternative Configuration Photo 2
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BISSELL CrossWave Pet Pro Alternative Configuration Photo 2

Blower Mode 
 

No
No
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Performance

Hard Floor Pickup 
 

8.5
7.5

Hard Floor Pickup video  

Hard Floor Pickup Post Test 
 

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Shark APEX Upright Hard Floor Pickup Post Test
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BISSELL CrossWave Pet Pro Hard Floor Pickup Post Test
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High-Pile Carpet Pickup 
 

5.0
5.0

High-Pile Carpet Pickup Video  

High-Pile Carpet Pickup Post Test 
 

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Shark APEX Upright High-Pile Carpet Pickup Post Test
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BISSELL CrossWave Pet Pro High-Pile Carpet Pickup Post Test
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Low-Pile Carpet Pickup 
 

7.0
5.0

Low-Pile Carpet Pickup Video  

Low-Pile Carpet Pickup Post Test 
 

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Shark APEX Upright Low-Pile Carpet Pickup Post Test
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BISSELL CrossWave Pet Pro Low-Pile Carpet Pickup Post Test
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Pet Hair Pickup 
 

6.0
7.5

Pet Hair Pickup Video  

Pet Hair Pickup Post Test 
 

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Shark APEX Upright Pet Hair Pickup Post Test
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BISSELL CrossWave Pet Pro Pet Hair Pickup Post Test
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Suction 
 

7.1
6.9

Suction Video  

Maximum Hose Suction 
 

97.9 inH₂O (24.38 kPa)
11.8 inH₂O (2.94 kPa)

Maximum Head Suction 
 

3.4 inH₂O (0.84 kPa)
3.4 inH₂O (0.85 kPa)

Normal Head Suction 
 

3.4 inH₂O (0.84 kPa)
3.4 inH₂O (0.85 kPa)

Setting Used For Normal  

"Hard Floor"
"hard floor"

Hose Diameter 
 

1.6" (4.0 cm)
N/A
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Airflow 
 

9.0
6.0

Maximum Airflow Video  

Maximum Hose Airflow 
 

97.6 CFM (2.8 m³/min)
40.6 CFM (1.1 m³/min)
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Noise 
 

8.1
7.4

Noise Video 
 

Bare Floor 
 

75.0 dBA
81.2 dBA

Low-Pile Carpet 
 

75.3 dBA
79.6 dBA
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Maneuverability 
 

7.0
6.0

Maneuverability Video  

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Pet Hair Furniture Performance 
 

9.0
0.0

Sofa Pickup Video  

Sofa Pickup Post Test 
 

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Shark APEX Upright Sofa Pickup Post Test
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BISSELL CrossWave Pet Pro Sofa Pickup Post Test
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Air Quality 
 

Sealing Quality Video  

Anti-Allergy Filter (HEPA) 
 

Yes
No
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Cracks 
 

8.5
6.0

Cracks Video  

Wood Cracks Post Test 
 

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Shark APEX Upright Wood Cracks Post Test
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BISSELL CrossWave Pet Pro Wood Cracks Post Test
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Stains 
 

1.0
7.5

Stain Video  

Stain Pickup Post Test 
 

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Shark APEX Upright Stain Pickup Post Test
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BISSELL CrossWave Pet Pro Stain Pickup Post Test
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Water 
 

0.0
8.0

Wet Compatible 
 

No
Compatible without immersion

Water Video  

Water Pickup Post Test 
 

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Shark APEX Upright Water Pickup Post Test
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BISSELL CrossWave Pet Pro Water Pickup Post Test
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Check Price

Espresso
AZ1002
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Blue
CrossWave Pet Pro
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Olive/Burgundy
AZ1000
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Grapevine Purple/Sparkle Silver
CrossWave Pet Pro
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Purple
CrossWave Pet Pro
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Shark APEX Upright

BISSELL CrossWave Pet Pro

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