Best Vacuum? $60 vs $500 Dyson? Let’s Find Out!
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- čas přidán 4. 05. 2024
- Brands: Dyson, Shark Stratos, Shark 360, Kenmore, Bissell 2252, Eureka, Amazon Basics: Bissell Compact. Vacuums compared for performance for air speed and lift, deep cleaning carpet, picking up small, dense object, cleaning close to a wall, lifting sand out of a crevice, cleaning a bare floor.
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This channel is literally my Better Business Bureau for buying products. If this guy has tested it, I live and die by what his results are.
Same.
Bro literally only showed bagless machines tho.
FYI the BBB isn't some official Bureau. It's literally just a yelp for boomers. It's only a review site and they have no sort of power over anything. They were pretty scummy with their company name and it fools many people.
Thanks!
They still sell the bagged ones? And if so, why? @@goodgremlinmedia2757
The first comparison where it's better if one thing sucks more than the other 😂
That's a great point!!
You definitely want one that sucks good! 👍
I can think of another comparison.
"It certainly does suck!" ~Wayne Campbell
@@aintvice He could do vacuum pumps, but it really wouldn't matter outside of the hvac industry. (no whoosh, I know where you were going)
Seriously, NOBODY does reviews like this. It's not just a review, it's pure unbiased testing.
Thanks!
Doesn't even include a Miele. lol.
To be fair vacuum testing is very common and it’s much more useful on other channels. The fact it didn’t include the Henry, SEBO or Miele says it all really. They along with shark and Dyson is where the comparison should be made.
Never let anyone buy you out dude, you are the BEST product reviewer on CZcams. I trust your reviews from car oil to vacuums. If you haven't already made a company out of what you're doing, I have a feeling you would find much success! You are the boss employees are looking for! You're the trustworthy alternative to consumer reports 🙏
Thanks!
I found my Dyson Ball Animal vacuum in a gargabe bin. Took it home, cleaned and unclogged it, washed the filters, and it works great. The stuff people throw away.
Look at my channel for a video of vacuums and flat-screen TV's piled up in the walk-in E-waste dumpster at the transfer station (dump) of my small town. I see Bissel, Hoover and Shark vacuums cin there regularly, and the occasional Dyson, but I have never seen a Sebo or Miele vacuum in there. I was tempted to take one of the Dyson home and play with it and see what was needed to fix it ---- presuming it was actually broken, which it might not truly have been ---- But I already have 2 Sebo vacs and my wife takes a dim view of me bringing home more projects in need of repair.
i pick up every vacuum i find on the side of the road and 90% are easily fixable .. i give them to my local rescue mission ..but it puzzles me why most have the cord cut off .
@@williemoon7522 , I am a volunteer with the local Repair Cafe; every 3 months a bunch of people like myself with tool skills get together and repair items for local residents at no charge other than cost of parts. We fix a lot of vacuum cleaners that typically just need unclogging and a belt and maybe a filter bag. Rarely do we see a vacuum cleaner that can't be prepared. And yet the walking erased dumpster at the transfer station/dump of my town will collect several dozen "broken" vacuum cleaners every few weeks ---- including Dysons.
@@williemoon7522People are scrapping the copper...
@@williemoon7522 it’s basically a free 25ft extension cord.
Perfect timing. Wife is asking for a new one.
Thank you!
Get dyson If you want customer service.
You should get a new wife who can make her own decisions.
@@ProjectFarmno, thank you!
Mothers day is just around the corner...
Unless the anniversary is near also?
1 thing that I always like is how you figure out how to test the products, that’s as interesting as the results sometimes.
Thank you Sir for your efforts, I do appreciate it
Thanks!
Project Farm is the BEST for This reason, and soo many others!
Been watching you a few years now, my brother is an engineer and also really uses your videos to help choose good products. That's awesome that you replied to me and I always appreciate the work you put into these videos. Your an awesome guy and I will be here for years to come!! I also recommend you all the time :) AD Air Force here btw. God speed and never lose your honestly and way you make these videos. Puts serious pressure on companies to be better.
Thanks so much!
As a former vacuum mechanic, repairability also should be considered along with ease of maintenance.
I agree and shark vacuums in recent years have become a pain in the ass to repair. Gluing the lower duct hose in place, which is a common failure point due to how much it gets rotated around. It's made of a cheap crappy thin plastic material. They also use torx security screws to hold the vacuum together as well.
I agree, I love being able to disassemble my Dyson to get to any blockage, when I have been over ambitious
@@grilnam9945in my experience the dyson corded models are significantly more tedious to disassemble than most brands.
Same here. Dysons are much easer to unclog. Sharks are incredibly complex and hard to fix.
Eh if I’m buying a $90 vacuum I don’t care about repairability. If it breaks I’ll just buy another/different one.
I run a cleaning business and Shark USED to be great, affordable, reliable and modular. Quality dropped so we returned to Sebo, a pricey German brand.
Thank you for confirming my suspicions. I felt that Shark wasn't as good as it used to be. I also noticed their customer service is not as good as it used to be and Shark doesn't really stand by their products like they used to.
Thanks for the feedback on the Shark
Interesting, I'm German and had never heard of Sebo - guess I don't go shopping for vacuums very much :)
They're priced similarly to Miele and I would assume of similar quality as well. If they last 20+ years the price seems fine.
Frankly, even Sebo aren't as good as they used to be. We pick up old X4 's over the newer X7's when we can. We English say 'Sebo' you guys say 'Zebo'.
We’ve also noticed that the latest Shark doesn’t seem as powerful as previous versions.
I bought a rebuilt 10 year old Kirby last year from a local vacuum shop, it was under $250, the store gave me a 2 year commercial use warranty and it is by far the best vacuum I have ever owned. I wouldn't pay new prices for a kirby but I will for sure rebuild this one or buy a rebuilt one if I ever need to replace mine.
Thanks for the feedback.
Kirby is unbearable to use.
You missed a very important option...that is the ability to decrease suction. I have a newer home with very plush carpets like a lot of new homes or those with newer carpets. I bought a Dyson at Costco since I've used them in the past. I had to take it back because the suction was so strong on my carpets that I couldn't push it. Costco said several people had brought theirs back for the same reason. I replaced it with a Shark vacuum. Its suction can be turned down if needed by sliding a lever. It is the best vacuum I've ever owned.
Thanks for the feedback.
You could install a pot for a rheostat which would decrease speed of motor which would decrease suction , or just raise the height selector so it rides higher on the floor
Yep, we have some very plush carpet in our basement, and we open up the sharks vent all the way, otherwise its a pain to push and probably much harder on the carpet.
@@Forseen-vm1qs The Dysons do not have a height selector. Or haven't for a long time, DC14 era? When you could select bare floor or carpet on the head. Newer Dysons just have the option to turn the brush head off/on.
I rarely comment ...
But I trust your tests 100 %
So many fake misleading reviews
You are a break from the normal.
Keep up the good work
Hey Mate, if you're looking into unbiased reviews, Stassa23 Knife Therapy is a great knife reviewer. Torque test channel is great for tools and lights cheers!
He's an affiliate, and makes money off of people clicking the links if they buy vacuum, or any product he reviews, and remember he's just one guy testing one of each vacuum. You need hundreds more vacuums and tests to get an accurate review.
Don't trust anybody on youtube, not me, nobody, it's all a scam and mostly bots in the comments. Dead internet theory
@@andrewf2630😂
Absolutely 100% agree. I feel I can trust the information presented. Definitely HAS determined my purchases.
I still have my 35 year old kirby, never once failed me
Kirby's are very nice, but they are heavy.
I collect Kirby vacuums. I have a 70 year old Kirby 511 and it’s my daily.
We had a Kirby growing up. Then we went to Electrolux and never looked back. Daily vac is a Electrolux Discovery III.
@@stephenmellentine I believe the Electrolux uses a separate cooling motor from the suction motor, enabling it to create a better suction seal without burning up. Or so the sales pitch used to go...
@@ustinates335 Yes. It it circa 1989-1990.
My wife and I found a Shark stratos at goodwill for $50. Almost brand new condition with all the attachments. One of the best deals I’ve ever found. Great video as always!
Thanks! Thanks for sharing.
As usual, real-world tests that actually measure things of interest; neutrally evaluated. Props!
Fun fact; vacuums can be much quieter but users perceive louder vacuums as more powerful. This is one example of engineered inefficiency for consumer preference.
IE: Monkey brain like loud noises. Pick loudest vacuum!
Thanks as always Project Farm!!! :) Keep up the fantastic work on behalf of us consumers!
I wouldn't necessarily doubt that, but you call it a fact, do you have some sort of citation? Lots of things have gotten quieter over the years and more powerful at the same time, I kind of think most people don't make that association (noise=power) any more.
@@GlennC789definitely an old tale. The culture now understands not only corded appliances but also cordless tools. No one after the 3rd use is yelling "yeah its the best on the market can't you tell!?"
Just as we can tell that straight pipe Honda won't beat many full exhaust production cars now.
Thanks, will do!
But you can’t test all the vacuums at the store to see which is the loudest before buying, and none of the brands advertise how loud they are.
How does anyone know how loud a vacuum is when it’s sitting on a shelf at Costco? I guess I missed this “perception” because I’ve never once equated noise with more power. If anything I’ve heard loud vacuums and thought “change the bag or empty that thing out”.
Might as well go down the rabbit hole and do canister vac's and regular uprights. I remember a very popular Reddit thread (back in their heyday) with a vacuum repair guy, and we ended up buying a Miele canister vac on his recommendation. That thing is great, is soooo quiet, and it really sucks. Adjustable suction, internal cord storage, powered head, and more. I prefer the bags over bagless, as it's a huge time savings in the end. Indicator says low air flow? Swap out the bag.
Thank you as always for the great content and helpful information! This is truly an educational channel.
yeah, my sister in law is insufferable about her canister vac that uses water as a filter.
Yep, that’s how I also ended up either a Miele. Works great. Not perfect but does a good job.
@@markwright2360rainbow vacuums are massive wastes of money. A Miele or sebo is a much better product
Miele is a german premium brand. Their stuff costs 3 or 4 times the price of the cheapest household appliance (fridge, dishwasher, washing machine, oven, coffee machine, vacuum cleaner), but people buy it here in Germany (if they can afford it). It's like Audi/BMW/Mercedes or Loewe/Metz with TVs here.
I also bought a Miele after that thread. I wonder what kind of sales bump Miele experienced after that thread went viral. I know we had never considered the brand prior to it.
It’s funny how one man cornered the honest reviews market
This is my Go-To for all tests. This guy should have his own Patreon empire by now.
I purchased a Dyson back in 2000 and it still runs top notch today, 24 years later, with a single replacement of brush, foot to tank connector tubing and rubber belt. Excellent testing regimen!
I recently swapped from DC24 to DC44, the problem with old one I was having was none and easy to service, but this is where I drew the line and decided to sell it, they don't sell replacement parts, out of stock with 3rd party sellers too
Nice!
@@sharifsircar Sorry to hear that. I'll probably find that out the next time I need to replace parts on mine which is a DC07.
We have an original Dyson upright (pre-roller ball version). I've had to replace the clutch once. Runs as good as the first day we brought it home.
Interesting so some dyson products are quality made then
Even if I have no interest in the products being tested, the videos are more engaging and entertaining than any sporting event.
Always a great consumer resource
Absolutely!!!!! I always look forward to project farm videos as soon as they are posted
Can you imagine if ESPN Sports showed this instead? The ratings would soar through the roof as their audience would balloon. Imagine NFL football players pushing a vacuum cleaner across the field in a serious test of ability to pick up dirt? Everyone would watch that.
Yup🎉
The water filtration system on some Kirbys is unique. Likely reduces allergons that other units blow back in the air.
Appreciate the review. I still prefer an internal bag. When you go to empty it you get much less dust and dirt in the air.
For reference my Eureka Boss upright has been running well for 18 years.
I remember asking for a vacuum video on a previous video. This helped a lot! Was able to get my Mom that nice Shark Stratos vacuum for her birthday today. Thank you!
You are welcome! Glad to hear!
Now we need a companion video on canister vacuums. A friend who has a cleaning business gave me a retired SEBO K3 canister vacuum and all I can say is "Very Impressive !"
Allegedly Miele is pretty good
@@berengerchristy6256 my friend with the cleaning business uses those now. Comparable German quality .....
@@berengerchristy6256 can confirm 🙏🏾
PLEASE! there needs to be good video commentary actually comparing the "king" of vacuums: Miele C3/Sebo D4 vs the peoples champs: cordlesses and other shark & Dysons. While I love canisters and those specifically it's helpful to know how far off/close the vacuums most people buy are to the "gold standards".
My mom had a Sebo and currently owns a Miele. I dislike both. They got terrible ergonomics when it comes to the handle of the vacuuming wand. Unlike those my wrists were not in pain with using a Shark or Dyson. I got carpel tunnel and arthritis and those german brands agitate my wrists the most. I also found the fit and finish of the plastic parts to be heavily disappointing especially at the handle of Miele. I could feel the sharp plastic sticking out.
On another note the Miele wasn't able to dig and remove as much of built up kitty litter in a basement rug. I vacuumed the same rug afterwards with a Dyson V6 stick vacuum with HEPA filter attachment. Both vacuums used powered brush heads, no brushes powered by air. The dyson removed litter that the Miele couldn't.
I was watching a vacuum review channel for awhile, and the thing about his test that impressed me, was using a particle counter to see how much dust the vacuums leaked back out into the air for the owner to breathe. Some vacuums are perfect. Some leak a lot! You can't tell by naked eye, either!
Thanks for the feedback.
Dyson is the worst. The exhaust exits on to the surface you're trying to vacuum.
Those tests are def interesting! I watched one where a guy tested different vacuum bags. It was the decision maker on the bags I bought for my Kirby.
Yea that guy is legit, I watched a ton of his videos before I bought my Meile C3. It has multiple filters in it and the bag itself acts as a filter. It's the best vacuum I've ever owned and I don't expect to replace it for at least another 20 years.
Todd, you're the best. Your design of experiment is better than any standards authority. Thanks for everything you do to benefit all of us.
Man this gotta be the most technical review you've produced yet, love the criteria on this one. Thanks for the hard work, looking forward to the next one 👌👏🙌🔥🔥
Thanks!
I used to work at a vacuum cleaner store repairing and selling vacuum cleaners. I've owned a Riccar upright vacuum for 15yrs and only ever replaced the belt and roller brushes. They are really well built and made in Missouri! I've had all of these vacuums apart at one time or another and in my opinion the quality that matters is rubber wheels, large amp low rpm electric motors, and metal rollers with replaceable brushes. Also, HEPA filters can restrict the air flow so I use pleated or charcoal, but use a HEPA bag.
Riccars hold up but holy cow they are like a Shop Vac compared to a Festool when you run SEBO or Miele next to them. Even an old US made Panasonic is way more advanced than a modern Riccar.
i got my grandmas from the early 90s still works
I prefer a solid wood beater bar vs metal . Metal produces a lot of static electricity and wood does not.
@@robertrada4783 I don't need a lot of fancy features, I do like miele for the canister style vacuums.
Thanks for sharing.
My grandmother had a Kirby that seemed indestructible but we sold it when she passed. Years of going through cheap plastic vacuums became tiresome and I finally decided to buy a Kirby again about two years ago and will never look back. They’re absolute battle tanks. Loud, heavy, but will live forever and clean better.
We have had one for over 25 years one of the best vacuums ever made !
I just bought a sentria for $40 the other day and all it needed was the belt put back on, previous owner just had the belt on the grabber lol
Have three Kirbys -- all from owners who've passed before their vacuums.
I threw my grandmother's Kirby down the stairs when I was a toddler and it still worked like a charm.
@@repodog6191 Used Kirby's are the best value in vacuums. Typically, newer models can be had for a couple hundred bucks and double the power of a Dyson.
I truly love your channel and the fair and unbiased product reviews you do. Whenever I'm looking to buy things I always check to see if you have tested it!!! And yes! The Dyson is worth the money.
Thanks for all your hard work and reviews.
Thanks and you are welcome!
Your tests are so well thought out! Nice work
Thank you!
Robot vacuum testing would be a great video. I'm looking to invest in one and I've been basing a lot of my purchases from your tests and it's paid off. Thanks for the great content..
I robot
@@EP50009Dude I know about those and I've seen some videos on them but I don't know if I can justify spending that much. I don't know, I just need to see more testing and more reviews just so I feel more comfortable about spending the money.
You are welcome! Thanks for the suggestion.
This would be an amazing test
Excellent idea! We have had three Neeto vacuums and now have a Shark. One is upstairs, Baby, and Alfred cleans downstairs. Periodically I use the Dyson to do a deep cleaning but they seem to do a good job.
"We're gonna test that!" One of my favorite phrases to hear in a youtube video. Keep up the excellent work!
I keep using this in my workplace... It's so funny when someone gives you the knowing smile👊🏻
Right along with "Very impressive!"
I will always come to your channel for insight. What you do is amazing for the consumers of products and could also be for the companies that make them. Keep up the great work.
Thanks, will do!
This is so helpful! I need a new vacuum and this helps me to make a better informed decision!!! Thank you for all you do!
You are welcome! Glad the video is helpful!
I Loved my Electrolux. Bought it in 1980 for $600. Huge cost, but it was 100% dust capture and the heads were REAL power heads with their own motors. Not using the vacuum suction to drive the motors. It last 14 yrs and 3 dogs and a cat, and 2 boys! Great canister vacuum!
My mom only used Electrolux. The original I grew up with, which she ventually had to replace, and then she replaced that one. She used the kind where the vacuum was on the floor and the hose was attached to that. Her newest vacuum is a cordless, not an Electrolux. Her last two Electrolux didn't last nearly as long as the original I knew growing up, and she says her new cordless seems just as good, with way less weight and no cord.
We had one too, what a work horse it was. My only issue was the quality of the bags. Sometimes the suction overwhelmed the seal on the bags and dust would eject from the machine. Overall a great cleaning machine.
@@rsanchez9865 You must have used non-electrolux bags. We did that a few times too. Not the same!
Mt parents probably has the same one, that thing was a beast.
Thanks for the feedback.
I found a Kirby G5 at Goodwill a few years ago. It was in perfect working condition with a new belt. I replaced the bag and cleaned her up a little. I love it.
Thank you for sharing!
They run a long time because they are simple, but changing from carpet to hose is ridiculously complex and fogeddaboutit with stairs. G5 can use a lot of parts from newer and older Kirbies. Watch out for the cord plug end, they like to fall off.
@@majist0it's not a complex process 🙄
I'm surprised that Kirby and Hoover. Weren't included. They are very pricey, but if the less expensive ones perform similarly... why spend the extra $$$¿
Maybe in a future video..
@@rickc303 not complex ,cumbersome
i love kirbys but taking the brushroll off to install the hose is tedious , that was tedious when that design came out in the 30s
if i want to use a hose i usually grab another vacuum just so i dont have to fuss with it.
Your contact is absolutely fantastic! I love how in depth you go with each and every test you do. I would love to see a test on flashlights!
Thanks! Thanks for the suggestion.
After growing up with moms kirby that had a dark blue soft felt outside, she upgraded to a newer kirby with a carpet shampoo head sometime when I was around 14. We never ended up using any of the carpet shampoo stuff for the six years we had it before something internal burned out. It still ran and picked up but something inside absolutely fried and just stank up the place when you'd use it for longer than a minute. In the last year we used it was when it would begin to smoke and that's when I purchased a used dyson cordless v8.
As you might expect, mom loved the new vacuum. It worked just as well, was much quieter, no cord to worry about... then the battery pack died. Got a third party replacement, works fine.
Thanks for sharing.
A lot of technicians like myself recommend bagged machines, as the right kind of bags will filter way better than a lot of bagless machines, and are usually less messy. My personal favorite is the Sanitaire SC5713/SC5815, but other options like the Sebo G series, Riccar and Miele are good, although a lot more expensive.
Seeing a bagged review including more premium rather than lifestyle brands would be fantastic. Never had a vacuum repair guy actually recommend a bagless or a dyson.
Thank you for sharing!
@@compgeke probably because the average age of a vacuum repair guy is around 80, and stuck in the old ways lol
They just work better with carpets. My Miele corded vacuum has several times the suction and airflow of even a decent cordless vacuum like the Dyson, it is able to pick up dirt from the edges of carpets, whereas cordless vacuums rely heavily on the brushes to collect debris. They are also a lot better at picking up large and/or dense pieces.
That's not to say that brushes are a bad idea, they work well to loosen car hair from wool carpets for example.
And really, with the capacity of the bags the price per use is negligeble. Total that up against the longer lifetime and not needing to buy batteries and they probably come out cheaper.
I had a Sebo upright, with pet hair it was terrible, it would redeposit cat hair back onto the floor (The quick roller disconnect was helpful lol) had to get the Riccar Immaculate luckily the Vacuum store took a trade on the Sebo
I purchased the Shark Stratos nearly a year ago after watching/reading dozens of similar comparison videos and consumer reports. I have no complaints with it. It does its work well, all of the maintenance tasks are quick and easy, The deodorizer on the lowest setting is a pleasant feature, its ability to pop off the base makes things like vacuuming ceiling fans and the tops of cupboards less clumsy.
I'm glad people love their Dysons, but I figured I'd mention that the Stratos is a fantastic machine that I'm very glad I invested in.
The removable canister makes stair carpet a breeze!
Thanks for the feedback.
We purchased a variant of the Shark Stratos from Sam's Club and love the lift-away feature for stairs.
As always, love your no frills testing methods PF. I know it takes a lot of time and money to do these reviews, but you're easily one of my favorite reviewers on youtube. Thank you for your dedication and consistent integrity to the performance conscious consumer.
You are welcome!
I upgraded from Miele to Shark Stratos 6 months ago and have been very happy. The odor neutralizer was a big factor in my purchase and it works great with dogs. Looks like this review concurs with reviews I had read previously for the Stratos. Great work
Thanks! Thanks for the feedback.
A feature I’ve come to love is headlights. I picked up a Shark cordless at Costco and it has lights on the head at floor level. On bare floors I turn the lights off and those lights will show you every bit of dirt and hair. With my vacuums without lights a flashlight turned on and laid on the floor really helps. My wife thinks this is stupid I like to vacuum in the dark.
My fiance laughs at me, but I wear a headlamp when I vacuum. I'm lighting up where I'm looking, and from above so it's a better "light" than a headlight on the vacuum.
The genuine Hoovers I remember from my childhood in the 60s all had headlamps. It makes so much sense.
I don’t trust other vacuum reviews since the tests are highly subjective. Project Farm provides accurate data with each video.
Vacuum Wars -- a CZcams channel -- _ONLY_ does vacuums. And his tests are so good that the industry adopted some of them.
Love this channel!! I always check here before buying stuff, excellent and honest reviews.
Thanks!
Outstanding test! A HUGE help in picking vacuums! THANKS!
Thanks! Glad to hear!
Ive had 4 Dysons and never been impressed with them. Their plastics are incredibly cheap for their cost. When my last dyson broke, i picked up an Oreck Commercial upright for $150 and it’s by far the best vacuum I’ve ever used. Its light, well made, repairable, stupidly long cord, AND it has proper bags!
Also have an older stick style shark for certain other jobs.
Thanks for more awesome videos!
How's it handle wood, tile, etc floors?
Dyson's overpriced and over rated had a their stick vacumn power broke and could not get tech support to help me, I'll never buy a dyson again
@@scottstewart9154 Did you watch the video? It rated really well.
i can vouch for getting a Oreck. i had a crappy Shark that was designed to not even stand upright on its own. frequently just froze up on area rugs. finally gave up and got a Oreck Commercial XL and tons of extra bags and i love it.
I miss my family’s Oreck we had growing up. It was great, light, and trusty.
One thing I didn't notice in your tests was overall envelope integrity/seal. There's a vacuum review guy on youtube that does a pretty good independent job like yourself, and a big factor for some of the models you tested is how well they filter their exhaust, and how good of a seal everything has.
The dyson was out of our price range, so I ended up getting us a Shark Navigator (2 years ago), the lowest cost high-performing HEPA sealed upright I could find at the time. It punches pretty close to a Dyson IMO, but most importantly, it maintains our air quality while cleaning. This doubly benefits with no settled dust an hour following cleaning. Our previous walmart vacuum did horribly with this.
Do you know the channel name of the other review guy?
I have a 6+ yr old navigator & it still works like day 1. The more expensive models definitely have great features but I didn't have the budget for that at the time. Grabbed mine on sale for $99 & it's been great for a vac in that price range. The suction is really good too compared to others in it's price range & it doesn't feel like the lightweight pcs of crap in that price range either. It's solid & I love that I only need to rinse the filters every so often & quickly run a seam ripper across brush roll to clear hair off. No disposable filters to buy, no belts to replace & it does the job I bought it for.
Navigators are awesome. Just keep the filter under the canister clean, the brush roll and hoses clear and you'll have that thing for a long time. My wife owns a cleaning company and puts metric crap tons of hours on Navigators and they work just as well now as when they were new.
@@nickadamson6053 I don't feel so bad for ordering mine the week before it went 50% off for prime day then, thanks! 🤣
@@SeanQuinn4 Oh that's painful! 😆
We bought one of the Kenmore vacuums just over a year ago and love it! It's easy to use and really pulls up the fine dust and dander from the carpet! It does need to have the hair removed from the roll like your testing showed, but that's our only complaint and well worth to us it given the price to performance.
Thanks for the feedback.
I love this chan!!! Your tests are great and I enjoy watching these videos so much! You've saved me countless time and money and energy! Keep up the good work!
Thanks, will do!
I have the greatest respect for all your testing because you don't except demos or samples but pay for everything you test directly out of pocket, which is a huge consideration A) Because it allows you to be completely subjective B) Eliminates the potential for bias C) Gives us your fellow consumers a true test of the products capabilities, strengths & weaknesses - not to mention the products are often destroyed in the name of durability! Great work and Farm Science is still the Best Science!
Thanks!
But why does he only show bagless machines in this video?
@@goodgremlinmedia2757 Do you know just how many vacuums there are to review and he buys what he tests - how much money do think he has? If you've watched ANY of his tests he always asks his viewers to leave comments which can include recommendations of what to review next. SO, recommend Bagged Vacuums to be reviewed.
You should have added an old Kirby vacuum that's been passed down the family for 40 years that we all know and love, haha.
Thanks for the constructive feedback.
Much gratitude for this video and channel for enabling me to make more informed purchasing decisions. Wonderful.
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as a former avid dumpster diver, my observation was that the bissell vacuums i would see in dumpsters were rarely more than a year old.
Have had 2 Dysons. The suction on them is great. The first one lasted about 15 years .I still have it as a spare. I only replaced the hose on it. My second Dyson has still had no issues. Have 3 kids and 2 large dogs. Kids are harder on it than the dogs.
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Great video as always. I used to sell Kirbys and Rainbows. My only issue with the testing if you sealed the vacuums for the CFM/MPH test. No one does that. It's not a real-world test. A crappy vac with weak power will still lift a bowling ball with a good seal. I know this because it's one of the things I used to show when demoing the vacs I used to sell. A high-power, high CFM vac isn't going to work efficiently if it's got leaks. I've seen plenty of crappy vacs pull out more dirt than "better" vacs because they had a better seal to the floor and less leaking.
maybe next test will be carpet cleaners.
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Again, another great comparison. There is one, key component I believe needs consideration, Serviceability. I learned this the hard way on the Shark vacuum we bought. It ran great until it needed a new belt (very common service part). Not only is the machine assembled with security screws, the housing is built to literally break if you have the specialty screwdrivers to open it (and I do). Takes "designed obsolescence" to a new level!
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Curious what model you had? My wife owns a cleaning company and I service all her Sharks (only thing she'll get). I have yet to find anything but phillips head screws on them and haven't had to replace a single belt. Usually hoses are what end up being my number one problem, second would be various plastic clips.
Bought the Dyson Ball 3 last october and say it's amazing. Went from a dyson multi floor to this one and the difference is extremely noticeable. Glad to see this video and that i didn't make a mistake!
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I’ve got a refurbished Dyson animal 2 I got on sale for 150$ and I’ve had it a few years now. It works just as good as it did on day one. I love it but it’s very heavy
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One important factor is whether the system is sealed, meaning, the dust/dander/skin cells (yes, that stuff) is staying in the canister and not going out of the exhaust. VERY important factor for me with any vacuum purchase. One easy test is if it smells bad after you vacuum, that’s because all that stuff settled on the ground is up in the air and into your nose. Or if you have an air purifier, it’ll probably be going off while you are vacuuming too. Buy a sealed system, it’s worth it.
doesn't matter when you go to empty the cannister and it all comes flying back into the environment all around your trash can. Unless you are at least smart enough to only ever empty it outside
Vacuum cleaner motors are always air-cooled and any grit and dirt that gets past the filter system will cause wear to the motor. I have 3 dogs, including 2 gigantic Anatolian Shepherds who generate a lot of fur, and we foster dogs too, so I use Sebo vacuums with filter bags. The filters last us about a month.
@@Blink_____ Or just keep your trash can outside of the living space? I empty my vacuum into a trash can in a utility or mud room, not in a trash can in a kitchen or living room.
@@Blink_____ yeah I keep grocery bags for emptying the canister, it's too gross to do inside. I used to think as long as you were not too violent about it it should be fine, until the sun rays coming in one morning convinced me otherwise.
@@Blink_____ I only empty mine into my garbage can outside, never even considered doing it inside.
I appreciate all your efforts in these reviews, they’re very helpful.
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Thank you! well done! In our own case (we have tested vacuums for decades) we found that lifting "stuff" is not as important as dealing with hair that wraps around the brush/roller (everyone has long hair) and have never found a unit that is significantly superior at helping us deal with hair. We found that over time the hair issue gets worse because in some models it slows the motor, damaging it, others are difficult to disassemble to get the roller out to get access to the hair so we cam cut it out and their (mostly plastic parts) fall apart or are damaged so now it doesn't clean the floors very well. None of our girls have hair as short as 5" so for us that ids far too short to test with, we found that there is a non-linear relationship so as the hair gets longer it tends to get more wrapped around the roller much faster.
We also tested modestly priced vacuums that claim to be pet hair oriented and they seemed (in our subjective tests over the years) to collect more hair on just one pass (we always do multiple passes in the real world) but are not easy to remove the lomgt hair from the roller so its tedious to de-hair the roller.
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We've had a Shark upright for about 8 years that was a hand-me-down and it's still phenomenal. We used to go through vacuums every few years, but every feature of the Shark felt like a luxury. Good to know that I should start setting aside some of my 401K to buy a replacement someday. 😂
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Which model, the NV 352?
Clearance or discount places have good deals on vacuums.
They have great sales! Not to worry. I see them all the time. Mine has been good to me too & I got it for $99 6+ yrs ago. The more expensive models do drop in price significantly
Usually it’s sharks that people go through every few years. They are designed to break, you have the exception not the rule.
I know no one asked, but in ~2017 we bought a Miele C1 can&hose type vacuum. The price made my eyes water, but at the time we lived in a two story home that had deep pile carpet in all the rooms except for the kitchen and baths so we really needed a good vacuum.
A couple years later we moved into a split-level house with deep pile carpet, and last December into a ranch with hard floors except a couple of area rugs.
It has been an absolute champ throughout, including quite a lot of “off label” use in the basement and garage since January, cleaning up moving dirt and contractors and all manner of whatnot.
The only things I do not love about it are its propensity to wind hair around the brush, and that removing and reinstalling the brush is tricky.
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I like almost everything they make due to very high quality and performance but Kirby has them soundly defeated. The hair issue you mention is 2 min on a Kirby
Compared to Dyson, I wouldn’t say Miele is expensive at about €200. They are designed to last 20 years.
A little secret/dirty trick is that Mieles are better for "off label use" than even some bagged shopvacs but obviously a Miele isn't as expendable. The bags are VERY difficult to pierce, and while some human hair can weasel it way through the layers over like ~8 months: sawdust, staples, small nails, and the like don't stand a chance. I've cleaned drywall dust too but I'm unsure if the bag can actually capture it all, and some of it doesn't pass the motor and land in the hepa.
@@MaximilianvonPinnebergDepends where you’re at. Miele and SEBO vacs are WAY more expensive in the USA (we don’t get the Bosch vacs either). Take a look at the US prices, you’ll poop yourself.
Thank you Project Farm because of your video I found the Dyson 3 on ebay for $230. And used it today. And it's much better than the 60 dollar one I had. The suction to the floor, it wore me out trying to move it. It was on the correct setting but compared to the old vaccum it did a much better job cleaning.
Anyway thanks and I appreciate all your videos.
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I inherited a beefy Shark Navigator from my parents when they went cordless (cords can be tricky for elderly folks). It's great on the carpets but not so much on hard surfaces. So, I vacuum the kitchen and dining room with my Shop Vac (works a treat, esp. with wet spills).
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If you want to know what a racket product marketing is, here's a quick story. I work with a guy that used to be a technician for Hoover. Hoover used the exact same motor in every vacuum from cheap to flagship. The difference in performance came from them having holes in the suction tube on the cheaper models, creating less air flow. The difference in wattage was caused by the motor pulling more amperage from the restricted air flow on the higher end models.
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isn't that a good thing, it means you can just tape up the holes on the cheap model and get better performance for less money
@@vx-iidu but who wants to do that or even notice the holes
That's definitely not true. There are no holes in hoover vacuums. I've been fixing vacuums since 2015. I've never seen any once. The motor part is kinda true depending on model though.
Cool story bro
THE BEST VIDEO OF REAL LIFE VACUUM CLEANER TESTING!!! As usual, you have set THE standard. Very well done sir!
Thanks so much!
Thank you for your video man, not many people have detailed reviews like you 👍👍👍
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Hi,
How are you doing today? I am doing pretty good myself.
I just would like to say thank-you for getting to another one of my video ideas.
I love all the great work and the great information that you have provided us.
I would like to see you try testing: airr hoses to find out which manufacturers are the best.
I hope that you and your family take care until next time.
You are welcome! Thanks for suggesting the video idea. Thanks for the video idea.
@@ProjectFarm Yourwelcome!
I borrowed my neighbor's Dyson one time and it literally changed the color of my carpet. Those Dyson vacuums are no joke and worth the money.
Yes, but it would be interesting to have a more complete test looking at retention of small particles. Maybe a cheaper one could help. That said, I removed all carpets in the house because they are pollen traps.
Try a cordless Dyson. I’ll never go back to a regular Dyson. Worth the ridiculous price.
@@mrivers6068 I've tried a cordless Dyson, it was overpriced garbage.
I have two of them, the DC07 old as hell and still works and also the animal, yep they work perfectly.
I had bought a refurbished Dyson which I still have and it works great. Had a runner that I thought was as vacuumed as it could be until I bought a new Dyson. Filled up the canister with fines three times. Ended up replacing a few parts in the old one and it works like new
I have the Kenmore and really like it. Been using it for about a year now and it's still going strong.
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Thanks for the penetrant video, as a plumber, finding about liquid wrench was a life saver. It's made my job so much easier
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Finally as as owner of a cleaning company I appreciate your time and effort on this one thank you sir
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Was able to get the Bissell compact for $50 from walmart, im happy with it for the money and already has outlasted my old Eureka that cost double.
Agreed: you can buy 10 Bissells for the price of that Dyson, or buy one and buy share(s) of stock with the leftover 450 dollars instead.
The Bissell will last as long or longer than the stupidly expensive ones. I own 2 that are over a decade old and run as good as they did new.
Well done! Great comparison.
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Unfortunately I had just bought a new vacuum a couple weeks before this video was released, but on the bright side I picked the kenmore and I’m happy to see it did well in your testing compared to similarly priced competitors, Thanks!
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I have a 1957 Kirby, handed down from my grandmother. noisy as heck, weighs about 35lbs-solid brushed aluminum,no filters. but if you want a clean floor I will put this up against anything you got.
I have a 1951 model 511 and everything in between. Collecting Kirby’s has been my 401K.
So powerful it'll rip the carpet off of your carpet 😅
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Our Kirby is 40 years old. Pricy at the time, ut it has held up well.
@@ryangamble5131 Cheaper than going to a brazilion wax.
16 months with my Shark Stratos, zero issues, does both the vinyl, carpet, and rugs perfectly. Only had the front light turn from white to red once when I sucked up a shirt from under the bed, shirt came out with no problems or damage to the vacuum.
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Thanks alot for those comparisons. A nice thing to compare could be home stuff that everyone use too like bed sheets or household cleaning liquid agents.
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Thanks for the video! It was very informative and enjoyable to watch. Have you considered testing dash cams?
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You got all the support! I never miss a single video for you for years now! I love everything you and this channel stand for. I think you are the most honest, trusted and creative youtuber on this platform hands down! I wach your videos even if I had zero interest in the products just to support your honesty and integrity ❤
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Dude I just discovered this channel and it’s effin gold. Only videos my wife paid attention to-truly a benchmark.
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Enjoyed watching; interesting testing process!
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Great work mate love your processes
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Now do a video on vacuums that last. Miele, Sebo, Riccar, Simplicity, Lindhaus, Central vacuums.
Thank you for the video idea!
What a great vacuum study you've done here!!
Last year I did so much research before finally selecting my SEBO Airbelt E3 Premium (which I realize is not in the realm of what you researched here) ... but watching your various tests makes me want to give them a try on my vacuum!
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Great test. been very happy with our stratos... the versatility it nice too (using just the hand tool, or the long wand, or remove the motor from the base, etc)
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I was so impressed with my Dyson. Far exceeded my expectations of what a consumer vacuum could do. It's like an air and brush massacre of anything trapped in the carpet. It's also so powerful that it unmats matted carpet with ease, even in the highest-traffic areas of my house. Gets pet hair out of places I didn't even realize had trapped pet hair. The attachments are great for dusty HVAC registers and ceilings too. And the upholstery attachments make my furniture and car look new again.
Moved into a house that has a whole house system and I would never want to go back, super powerful, light and huge storage for dirt outside the house.
Wait until you find out how much they cost to fix... We don't use ours any more.
When I first started inspecting homes, I went to an annual conference for our association. we had an IAQ expert explain that we filter the air in homes with our lungs (BLECH!). shut the light, turn on your vacuum at night and break out a flashlight. don't even need a particle counter. you can see all the shit they spew. I immediately bought a whole house vacuum system. so awesome that I moved it to my new house and had it installed here. will NEVER go back to a regular vacuum. it shoots all the crap outside no less (the small stuff).
I bought a Shark Rotator True Pet NV752 in 2018. It has been through 6 maids and they all loved it. It's never stopped working and nothing has broken. All the attachments still work properly the filter is easy to clean and I'm so happy I got it. Thanks for another great video!
You're welcome!
6 maids in 6 years? Getting cleaned out? 😂
I agree, although I’ve not had six maids…I’d like to have a couple drinks with you.
...do these maids have their own 'OnlyFans' pages? 😉
Hey Todd, I love your channel! I Always check to see if you have a review for a tool before I buy something. Used your videos for buying:
drill/impact set,
floor jack and jack stands
Penetrating oil
And building a hand tool kit
Thanks so much for the help and awesome advice/reviews!
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This was a badly needed review, thank you very much!
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Your home grown testing is simple but highly informative, a number of items you’ve tested helped with my decision in making a purchase, great job !
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I've had a dyson big ball for at least half a decade, and while i fully bought it off hype alone, I've also been genuinely happy with its performance ever since. only ever had to repair the power cord carousel's clock spring, which jumped timing and had to be reset. fixed it with one youtube search and maybe 30 minutes effort.
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Great informational video as always. Thank you
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Another awesome video! You're the best!
Please test 23a 12v batteries!! Thoroughly enjoyed your last battery roundups- add this one to the list!
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Best is a Miele bag vacuum with their certified HEPA filter.
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Bags cost a lot over time
@@xtophgerard1169 They're not that bad, I bought 16 bags for around $60.
@@xtophgerard1169So do filters. What are your lungs worth?