Shark Apex DuoClean Zero-M

Pros

• Hard Floor — Large Debris Intake ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 2 reviews 5.0
  Reviews say the DuoClean head effortlessly gobbles up large debris on hard floors without snowplowing, handling everything from everyday crumbs to big messes.
• Versatility ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 2 reviews 5.0
  Powered Lift-Away and multiple easy-to-access configurations let the Apex switch between upright and portable modes, making it especially handy for stairs and hard-to-reach areas.
• Support & Reliability ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 5.0
• Filtration / Dust Containment ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 3 reviews 4.9
  A fully sealed system with fine filtration is designed to trap dust and allergens within the bin, keeping exhaust fairly clean for allergy-sensitive users, and the washable foam, felt and HEPA filters are easy to access and rinse while the sealed body helps ensure all air passes through the filters before exhausting.
• Suction & Airflow ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 3 reviews 4.9
• Hair‑Wrap / Tangle Resistance ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 3 reviews 4.8
• Pet-Ready Features ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 3 reviews 4.8
  Strong suction, the DuoClean floorhead, a dedicated pet tool and the Zero-M brush give the Apex excellent pet hair removal on carpets, hard floors and upholstery for multi-pet households, with some testers calling its pet hair pickup second to none.
• Hard Floor — Fine Dust Pickup ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 2 reviews 4.8
  The soft roller in the DuoClean head is repeatedly praised for picking up the finest dust from hard floors in a single pass, making it a standout choice for homes with lots of bare flooring.
• Carpet — Medium-Pile Pickup ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 3 reviews 4.7
  Feedback points to noticeably stronger pickup on typical household carpet than the older Apex, with the Zero M DuoClean head pulling up visible debris quickly in tests and sometimes even pulling itself forward because of the strong traction on carpeted floors, while also moving and cleaning reasonably well on thicker shag style carpet in demonstrations.
• Overall opinion ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 4 reviews 4.6
  Overall impressions are very positive, with reviewers praising its strong suction, DuoClean head, Zero-M brush and upgraded wheels, often choosing it as a go-to workhorse for whole-house and even professional cleaning and describing it as an excellent buy and a clear upgrade over older Apex models despite fairly basic packaging.
• Aesthetic design & finish ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 4.5
• Hair Pickup — Carpets ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 4.5
  Tests with the motorized pet tool show that the Apex can pull up embedded pet and human hair from medium pile carpet, though the pet tool’s own brush tends to collect hair and needs to be cleaned out between sessions.
• Price & Value ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 4.3
• Cord length ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 2 reviews 4.3
  The roughly 30-foot cord provides ample reach for most homes, letting users traverse several rooms before needing to switch outlets.
• Headlight & LED lights ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 2 reviews 4.3
• Maneuverability & Handling ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 2 reviews 4.3
• Build quality & durability ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 2 reviews 4.0
  While the main body feels solid, the updated rubber wheels and sturdier new hose design are seen as major improvements over the older felt-covered wheels, easing earlier worries about long-term durability even though no failures have been reported, though a few owners think the wheel finish looks a bit rough.
• Bin & Bag ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 4.0
• Noise level ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 4.0
• Accessories & Tools ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 4 reviews 3.9