Shark Apex AZ1002

The Shark Apex is a workhorse of a vacuum. It has powerful suction and plenty of features, but it's loud and heavy.

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$380.00 from Walmart

Pros and Cons

Pros

Powerful suction
Many attachments
LED lights on the brush head

Cons

Heavy
Noisy

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