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Cost wise, it was:
~50 for the chinese corded stick vacuum
<80 for the Aposens, refurbished
270 for the Dyson v10 absolute, refurbished
>700 for the Miele
If you rent, the aposen's are probably good enough. If you own your own, they don't clean carpet well enough.
Generally speaking, I think you get what you pay for. The Aposen and other chinese stick vacuums are perfectly fine for tile, vinyl, and hardwood. They are also okay for certain types of low-pile, high-density carpet, but don't do great on carpet, generally speaking. Reason: the beater brush doesn't have enough power to agitate and lift dust out most carpets. Forget suction power - the tool's interface with the floor is what really matters.
I've only had my Dyson v10 for a couple weeks, and have to say, their brush head designs are probably the best in class for their weight (a dedicated one that's excellent for solid surfaces, and a carpet brush head that pulls like crazy).
My Miele is slightly more effective than the Dyson (suction over 1kW, powered brushhead over 100w), but it's such a pain in the ass to use.
If you are on a tight budget, the Aposen and other chinese stick vacuums work fine. They are reliable and practically built. If you really want to extract debris from carpet, you'll need to spend more for a cordless solution.
Slightly better than the Aposen 24kPa, and only a little more expensive, is the Shark Navigator. The only downside is the waste bin is a PITA to clean out:
https://www.amazon.com/Shark-Navigator-Freestyle-Brushroll-SV1106/dp/B00C351GBC/ref=sr_1_10?dchild=1... [amazon.com]
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Cost wise, it was:
~50 for the chinese corded stick vacuum
<80 for the Aposens, refurbished
270 for the Dyson v10 absolute, refurbished
>700 for the Miele
If you rent, the aposen's are probably good enough. If you own your own, they don't clean carpet well enough.
Generally speaking, I think you get what you pay for. The Aposen and other chinese stick vacuums are perfectly fine for tile, vinyl, and hardwood. They are also okay for certain types of low-pile, high-density carpet, but don't do great on carpet, generally speaking. Reason: the beater brush doesn't have enough power to agitate and lift dust out most carpets. Forget suction power - the tool's interface with the floor is what really matters.
I've only had my Dyson v10 for a couple weeks, and have to say, their brush head designs are probably the best in class for their weight (a dedicated one that's excellent for solid surfaces, and a carpet brush head that pulls like crazy).
My Miele is slightly more effective than the Dyson (suction over 1kW, powered brushhead over 100w), but it's such a pain in the ass to use.
If you are on a tight budget, the Aposen and other chinese stick vacuums work fine. They are reliable and practically built. If you really want to extract debris from carpet, you'll need to spend more for a cordless solution.
Slightly better than the Aposen 24kPa, and only a little more expensive, is the Shark Navigator. The only downside is the waste bin is a PITA to clean out:
https://www.amazon.com/Shark-Navigator-Freestyle-Brushroll-SV1106/dp/B00C351GBC/ref=sr_1_10?dchild=1... [amazon.com]
i dunno if its really any different than the one from the post. it does all the things it claims to, frankly - it was engineered better than i expected (that said there's a good amount of ill fitting plastic).
it's real similar in that fakespot is an A and the reviews are 4+ stars, and it's heavily discounted (or so the listings claim who knows). im 24 hours in, but happy with it. the filter seems complicated and im not sure ill keep it completely clean forever, but im guessing a lot of how it continues to work depends on how frequently/meticulously you clean those. how happy youd likely be would be depending on your exact expectations, for about 1/3rd the cost of a dyson - you're getting a product that's about 50-70% as effective and enjoyable to use.
The last time I bought a v10 refurb Dyson and I didnt like it much like my old v8. It was heavy and I guess I don't bigger battery.
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Cost wise, it was:
~50 for the chinese corded stick vacuum
700 for the Miele
If you rent, the aposen's are probably good enough. If you own your own, they don't clean carpet well enough.
Generally speaking, I think you get what you pay for. The Aposen and other chinese stick vacuums are perfectly fine for tile, vinyl, and hardwood. They are also okay for certain types of low-pile, high-density carpet, but don't do great on carpet, generally speaking. Reason: the beater brush doesn't have enough power to agitate and lift dust out most carpets. Forget suction power - the tool's interface with the floor is what really matters.
I've only had my Dyson v10 for a couple weeks, and have to say, their brush head designs are probably the best in class for their weight (a dedicated one that's excellent for solid surfaces, and a carpet brush head that pulls like crazy).
My Miele is slightly more effective than the Dyson (suction over 1kW, powered brushhead over 100w), but it's such a pain in the ass to use.
If you are on a tight budget, the Aposen and other chinese stick vacuums work fine. They are reliable and practically built. If you really want to extract debris from carpet, you'll need to spend more for a cordless solution.
Slightly better than the Aposen 24kPa, and only a little more expensive, is the Shark Navigator. The only downside is the waste bin is a PITA to clean out:
https://www.amazon.com/Shark-Navigator-Freestyle-Brushroll-SV1106/dp/B00C351GBC/ref=sr_1_10?dchild=1... [amazon.com]
Best to have two vacuums for the home. A cordless for convenience and then spend some cash on a real quality bagged canister vacuum.
There is no question though the bagged is considerably stronger and its not like the v11 is weak
i dunno if its really any different than the one from the post. it does all the things it claims to, frankly - it was engineered better than i expected (that said there's a good amount of ill fitting plastic).
it's real similar in that fakespot is an A and the reviews are 4+ stars, and it's heavily discounted (or so the listings claim who knows). im 24 hours in, but happy with it. the filter seems complicated and im not sure ill keep it completely clean forever, but im guessing a lot of how it continues to work depends on how frequently/meticulously you clean those. how happy youd likely be would be depending on your exact expectations, for about 1/3rd the cost of a dyson - you're getting a product that's about 50-70% as effective and enjoyable to use.