BREAKING NEWS: Dyson gives Shark a you-know-what!

[niclonnic]

This just in: Dyson has started a limited-time offer on their Dyson DC65 Multi Floor Ball vacuum. It costs $449 and comes with the usual tools, plus a Flat-out tool and a multi-angle brush!

Want to know something crazy? Last month, Euro-Pro announced the Shark Rotator Powered Lift-Away, which has more suction (at the hose) and cleans carpets better than the DC65!

Want to know something even crazier? Dyson is fighting back against Shark, proving that their DC65 is a better machine all around! Here's what's being boasted about in the commercial down below:

- 100% crevice pickup on hard floors
- Strongest suction at the cleaner head
- Instant release wand allows for easy above floor cleaning
- Ball technology turns a full 90 degrees
- Wider head with edge cleaning on both sides
- 5 year warranty; built to last 10 years

Now compare the Shark Rotator Powered Lift-Away on the same points listed above:

- Leaves behind dust on hard floors
- Weaker suction at the head
- Above floor cleaning requires carrying the heavy vacuum around
- "Advanced swivel steering" doesn't turn as well
- Narrower head doesn't have edge cleaning
- 7 year warranty; but I'm not sure about long-term durability

Well, it looks like Dyson was getting tired of being bested by Shark! I bet this will get more people to buy Dysons.

Video down below!


http://https//www.buydyson.com

 

[dys0nb0y]

Think I'll definitely picked the dyson the shark May clean a little bit better on carpet but the Dyson gives you so much More. Shark needed to be put down.

 

[dys0nb0y]

I do like that shark I would buy it because it looks cool but if I was in member person I would definitely go for the Dyson.

 

[marcusprit]

The Shark doesn't clean better on carpets than the DC65. Airflow and agitation at the cleaner head is what deep cleans carpets. The Dyson has been shown to have more airflow at the cleaner head and also has fantastic agitation. The shark has more suction at the hose.

 

[brok423]

I'm with Marcus on this one. My 10yr old DC14 All Floors still has better suction and agitation than a Shark NV22 I picked up a few years ago and did not care as much for.

The newer Shark professional series are light years better than older models for sure, but I would still trust Dyson personally between the two. Especially if it's the DC65. That machine is a beast for agitation, suction and airflow.

 

[marcusprit]

Well thank you Dan. Nice to see someone agreeing with me on here. Makes a change. ))

I do like the innovations of the Shark powered lift away. Its good value for money.

 

[marcusprit]

Dan did you get the Rainbow? And if you did how are you getting on with it and how does it compare to your Riccar?

 

[sebo_fan]

BREAKING NEWS

Sebo_fan has just bought a Vax Air Cordless!

 

[marcusprit]

Haha done Nar. I know Roger is very impressed with it. Let us know your opinion

 

[parwaz786]

Awesome! May we see a review on it with pics, please?
Thanks

 

[marcusprit]

That should say well done Nar. Bloody phine!

 

[marcusprit]

Phone!!!! Arrrrrgh!

 

[sebo_fan]

Usually I add the password to Vax's sale from the email I get a lot of the time to the www.moneysavingexpert.com website or other forums like this one. This time I took my own advice and bagged the Vax Air upright at £169-99 compared to the full price from Vax's factory sale website.

Oh my god!! The whole home could be vacuumed in less than the time it takes up one battery of 25 minute usage. It has a longer run time than my MR Supervac but I still like that one because of its removable dust buster. The photo shows what the Vax has picked up after a day of not vacuuming around my whole home.

I was not surprised to find a fair amount of dust being collected up though - ALL of it seems to be top carpet wool. Bristles are soft though on this model, although I like the fact that Vax are now offering cost optional hard floor brush bars OR a delicate brush bar as cost options, even softer than the one Vax supply as standard.

My neighbour also has the Athlet. I like the Athlet's quietness and modern look but the Vax is far more nimble and even she agreed when we swapped over.

Oli referred to the Vax having poor suction - yes it does through the hose and the Bosch has more power as well as it being super quiet compared to the Vax's honk - but the Air Cordless certainly doesn't suffer on carpets or hard floors in my experience.

I think it is down to the fact that the air has 3 windtunnel dust channels built into the floor head, so it picks up a heck of a lot more dust in one cleaning session than traditional means. Also Vax have redesigned the sole plate somewhat and doesn't suck down hard on hard floors when the brush bar is turned off. It picks up well from the floor head when the brush roll is switched ON or off regardless and I like the fact that the sole plate comes away via two locks on the underside even if Vax haven't retained the more accessible top catches from the original Vax Mach Air.

The Vax Air Cordless though is just so simple to use and takes no effort at all to turn the handle around corners. I am happier with the fact that this one locks up properly without the slightest knock to it compared to the Air3 models I tried at Currys.

The only downside to the Vax for me is that despite the hose on board being there and setting up is a heck of a lot easier than the shoulder design with the Bosch, is that the hose is a unique part - the old Vax extension hose from the Vax Mach Air corded vacuums will not fit; the collar needs at least 2 cm's of plastic sawn off if it will ever fit the Vax Air Cordless.

You also get a separate soft dusting brush but there is no where to put it on the Vax, compromising on whether you keep the 2 in 1 tool or the dusting brush dependent on choice.

There are a few other things I like and don't like but I'm saving them for my online review.

 

[marcusprit]

Wow that is quite a bit of dust its picked up. Very impressive for a cordless machine!

 

[sebo_fan]

Additionally, the Vax Air Cordless has one main filter - the HEPA ring and as you can see there is a little dust on it already. However, it is the only filter on the machine aside from the typical cone shroud filter. The ring seems to have a magnet built in that clings to the base of the motor.

The plastic quality is okay - no where near the Bosch Athlet but I knew that beforehand.

 

[marcusprit]

For £169 it seems to be very good value for your money.
I think I shall pop into Currys tomorrow to view it.

 

[niclonnic]

Back on track...

Comparing the Dyson and the Shark is best described as an analogy:
- The Dyson may be an iPhone 6 Plus. It's from a company known for high-priced, premium products, with a loyal fan base
- The Shark is a Samsung Galaxy Note 4. It's from a company known for having features superior to their bitterest rival

In my mind, I believe that the Dyson DC65 is superior to the Shark Rotator Powered Lift-Away. It has more suction, better cyclone technology (Dyson has 13 cyclones as opposed to 1 on the Shark), a wider cleaner head and easier steering, plus better customer service.

Sebo_fan, it's good to hear that you're enjoying your Vax Air Cordless! I've seen the US equivalent, the Hoover Air Cordless at Fred Meyer. The Air Cordless is dual-cyclonic, which is the reason why the filter has already gotten dirty. In addition, there is no HEPA filter.

Did you notice that the motor is located above the dirt cup? That's an interesting design. I guess it was designed like that to keep the weight balanced on the vacuum itself.

 

[marcusprit]

But with the Shark Powered lift away costing around $250 and the Dyson DC65 Animal costing around $600 you can see why Dyson are a bit concerned

 

[ralph123]

Consumer/Communist reports reviews

The Shark Rotator and Dyson DC65 both scored 65 points out of 100 in CR tests. Both scored very good at carpet cleaning (cats are: excellent, very good, good, fair, poor) and excellent at cleaning bare floors. The Rotator was quieter. The Dyson did better on pet hair. the top rated bagless upright (69 out of 100) was the Hoover WindTunnel T-Series Rewind Bagless UH70120 priced at $130.