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Shark vs Dyson: what should I get?

32 replies

Ahundredpercentthatbitch · 05/10/2019 14:23

I’m in the market for a new vacuum. I want one that is cordless and I don’t have to lug up the stairs and put my back out.

Dyson is the obvious choice but I’ve heard great things about the Shark. I don’t trust online reviews but I definitely trust MN.

Apologies for the dull thread but, help me pick my vacuum?

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TheQueef · 05/10/2019 14:24

Was on watchdog last night.
Shark.

TheQueef · 05/10/2019 14:25

They did a user test it'll be on iPlayer.

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Ahundredpercentthatbitch · 05/10/2019 14:26

Oh great timing! Will check it out.

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TheQueef · 05/10/2019 14:27

Aye perfect timing.
Was interesting to see shark win but Dyson be the best vac.

BlueLines · 05/10/2019 14:27

Shark Liftaway.

waddlewhisky81 · 05/10/2019 14:29

I've had a couple of Dysons, when it broke I got a shark. I wish I'd got a Dyson 😔 and even though the shark was £260 and is only 6 months old I may just get another dyson

lavalampy · 05/10/2019 14:30

On Watchdog I think Dyson was the best in terms of suction and performance, but the three families testing all preferred the Shark

TheSandman · 05/10/2019 14:32

The only Dyson I had look great, dead stylish but was an awful vacuum cleaner.

DisgruntledGuineaPig · 05/10/2019 14:33

I've got a shark. It's very good for what I need. I dont think I could justify the difference in price.

ChasingRainbows19 · 05/10/2019 14:33

I've a shark cordless a cheaper one in Argos it was about £180 we love it! No kids or pets and just two of us so it's more than enough for our needs, two years later it's fine!

DramaAlpaca · 05/10/2019 14:33

Shark, every time. I have a Vax at the moment but my next one will be a Shark.

ImpeachTrump · 05/10/2019 14:35

I would highly recommend a Shark liftaway. It's not cordless but because of the lift away feature it is extremely light to carry upstairs.

I've had Dysons for over twenty years. I got fed up of them losing suction (despite all the advertising to the contrary!) I got a Shark last year and love it. The only negative I can say about them is that they have a tendency to fall over easily when you are using the hose but other than that they are fantastic.

Bloomburger · 05/10/2019 14:39

Sebo Felix, better than shark and fusion.

Bloomburger · 05/10/2019 14:40

Dyson not Fusion

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Ahundredpercentthatbitch · 05/10/2019 14:43

On Watchdog I think Dyson was the best in terms of suction and performance, but the three families testing all preferred the Shark

Why did they prefer it? Was it just to do with price?

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Moondust001 · 05/10/2019 14:44

Shark Liftaway. I have a very large muddy long haired dog (that is about the best description of him you can get - border collie is the other one) and the Shark cleans perfectly after him. The very expensive Dyson Animal didn't even lift the dog hair!

charliesweb · 05/10/2019 14:46

We've got 2 dogs and 3 cats. We've always had Dysons but last May got a Shark. I love it and will never go back.

cutebutscary · 05/10/2019 14:46

Shark - amazing suction and very easy to clean

DotBall · 05/10/2019 14:47

Shark.

EauDeResistance · 05/10/2019 14:47

Shark Liftaway

BenWillbondsPants · 05/10/2019 14:50

Have always had Dysons but last one was rubbish so changed to Shark Liftaway. It's a million times better.

Hereshopingforimprovement · 05/10/2019 14:52

We love our shark. It's not cordless but has a very long cord. We got it on a deal last Christmas for £120.

BeBraveAndBeKind · 05/10/2019 15:27

Another vote for Shark lift away. I've had Dysons for years and years but the Shark is much better. Also lighter and easier for vacuuming stairs.

PancakeAndKeith · 05/10/2019 15:30

I’ve got a Shark cordless. Very happy with it.

Rafflesway · 05/10/2019 15:34

Shark now do a cordless version of the Liftaway.

I have had mine for exactly one year - fabulous! Battery charge gives 50 minute run time. Machine guaranteed for 5 years and battery guarantee 2 years. 😁

If you have stairs you need the True Pet version as this comes with a small motorised head which is great for the stairs.

Dyson, I found to my cost, expensive and unreliable. Never again!