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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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Pros and Cons

Pros

  • Powerful suction

  • Many attachments

  • LED lights on the brush head

Cons

  • Heavy

  • Noisy

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