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Critics lauded the Shark APEX UpLight and recommended it for carpets, hard floors, and stairs. They were impressed by its effectiveness, HEPA filter, and LED headlights.
Researchers also praised its moderately sized dirt compartment, pet hair cleaning prowess, and long power cord. However, they were displeased by its relatively heavy design.
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Product Snapshot
Overview
The Shark APEX UpLight is a mid-range stick vacuum cleaner released in 2019, promising a self-cleaning brush roll and powerful cleaning on carpets and hard floors.
Like some of the top vacuum cleaners on the market, this device has LED headlights, illuminating its path. It has a large 0.7L dirt compartment and offers good maneuverability.
This model comes with a HEPA filter, removing up to 99.97% of allergenic particles as small as 0.3 microns. Browse below to learn more about the Shark APEX UpLight and see our Samsung POWERbot R7040 review if you prefer a robot vacuum.
Consensus
our Verdict
Professional reviewers praised the Shark APEX UpLight, recommending it for bare floors, carpets, and stairs. They were pleased with its large 0.7L dirt compartment and long 30.18-foot power cord.
This vacuum produced up to 0.73 kPa of suction power during testing, clearing an outstanding 99% of the large debris on bare floors and 90% on high-pile carpets.
Testers at Vacuums Guide were happy with its LED headlights and good maneuverability, although the Shark ION F80 review is easier to maneuver.
This vacuum produced up to 79.5 dBA of sound, which proved slightly high for a stick vacuum. Testers were pleased with its HEPA filter and filtration system, which prevented dirt from escaping during tests.
However, people with allergies can also check out the Shark Anti-Allergen Pet Power review, which has a fully sealed system. Also, its 11.24-lb weight is high.
ReasonS to Buy
Great performance on bare floors and low-pile carpets
Outstanding maneuverability
No recurring costs
LED headlight
HEPA filter
Reason to Avoid
So-so performance on high-pile carpets
Short power cord
A bit heavy
Shark Apex Uplight Specs
Bagless
Yes
Bin Capacity
0.2 gal
Brush Roll Shut-Off
No
Carpet Height Adjustments
Unknown
Cleaning Path Width
9"
Compatible Floor Type
All floors
Cord Length
30 ft
Corded/Cordless
Corded
Filter Type
HEPA, Washable
Hypoallergenic
Yes
Pet
Yes
Product Weight
10.8 lbs
Vacuum Type
Stick Vacuums
Wet And Dry Usage
Unknown
All Specs
Test Results
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Bare Floor Performance (% of Debris Cleaned)
98.5
Carpet Performance (% of Debris Cleaned)
71.12
Pet Hair Performance (% of Debris Cleaned)
97.66
Noise Level (dB)
79.7
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Market Context
The Shark APEX UpLight is a mid-range stick vacuum cleaner released in 2019, promising a self-cleaning brush roll and powerful cleaning on carpets and hard…
The Shark APEX UpLight is a mid-range stick vacuum cleaner released in 2019, promising a self-cleaning brush roll and powerful cleaning on carpets and hard floors.
Like some of the top vacuum cleaners on the market, this device has LED headlights, illuminating its path. It has a large 0.7L dirt compartment and offers good maneuverability.
This model comes with a HEPA filter, removing up to 99.97% of allergenic particles as small as 0.3 microns. Browse below to learn more about the Shark APEX UpLight and see our Samsung POWERbot R7040 review if you prefer a robot vacuum.
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The Eureka FloorRover Elite NEU630 has a much bigger 1.4L dirt compartment than the 0.7L compartment of the Shark APEX UpLight. However, the APEX performs…
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The Dyson Ball Animal 2 has a longer 35.17-foot power cord than the 30.18-foot cord of the Shark APEX UpLight. However, the Shark vacuum removes 99% of the large debris on hard floors compared to the lower 93% removal rate of the Dyson.
