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  1. Table of Contents
  2. Top
  3. Main Differences
  4. Design
    1. Build Quality
    2. User Maintenance
    3. Recurring Cost
    4. Storing
    5. Dirt Compartment
    6. In The Box
    7. Range
    8. Portability
    9. Battery
    10. Quality Of Life Features
    11. Tools And Brushes
    12. Alternative Configuration
  5. Performance
    1. Hard Floor Pick-Up
    2. High-Pile Carpet Pick-Up
    3. Low-Pile Carpet Pick-Up
    4. Pet-Hair Pick-Up
    5. Suction
    6. Airflow
    7. Noise
    8. Maneuverability
    9. Pet Hair Furniture Performance
    10. Air Quality
    11. Cracks
    12. Stains
    13. Water
  6. To Be Deleted
  7. Comments

Shark APEX Upright vs Shark Vertex Pro Lightweight [IZ662H, IZ682H]

Side-by-Side Comparison

Products

Shark APEX Upright
Shark Vertex Pro Lightweight [IZ662H, IZ682H]

Tested using Methodology v1.3

Updated Nov 04, 2024 07:55 PM

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Tested using Methodology v1.3

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Shark APEX Upright Picture
Shark Vertex Pro Lightweight [IZ662H, IZ682H] Picture

Variants

  • AZ1002 (Espresso)
  • AZ1000 (Olive/Burgundy)
  • IZ682H (Black/Black)
  • IZ640H (Black/Orange)
  • IZ662H (Black/Red)
  • IZ631H (Dark Gray/Mojito)
  • IZ642H (Silver/Blue)
  • IZ683H  (Silver/Rosewood)

Our Verdict

Shark APEX Upright

Shark Vertex Pro Lightweight [IZ662H, IZ682H]

The Shark APEX Upright and Shark Vertex Pro Lightweight are differently-designed vacuums that serve different purposes. The APEX is a corded upright vacuum with a virtually indefinite runtime and superior performance on bare floors and low-pile carpet. Meanwhile, the Vertex Pro is a cordless stick/handheld vacuum that's much easier to maneuver in tight spaces and can be used to clean areas far from any electrical outlets. It also clears more debris on high-pile carpet.

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Espresso
AZ1002
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Black/Black
IZ682H
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Olive/Burgundy
AZ1000
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Black/Orange
IZ640H
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Black/Red
IZ662H
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Dark Gray/Mojito
IZ631H
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Amazon.com
 
Silver/Blue
IZ642H
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Silver/Rosewood
IZ683H 
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Main Differences for
Bare Floor

Threshold 

0.10

Bare Floor 

7.8
7.4

Hard Floor Pick-Up 
 

8.5
7.5

Airflow 
 

9.0
7.1

Cracks 
 

8.5
7.0

Maneuverability 
 

7.0
8.0

Portability 
 

6.5
7.6

Full Comparison

Design

Build Quality 
 

7.0
7.0

Build Quality Picture  

Shark APEX Upright Build Quality Picture
Shark Vertex Pro Lightweight [IZ662H, IZ682H] Build Quality Picture

Vacuum Type 
 

Upright/Handheld
Stick/Handheld
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User Maintenance 
 

6.5
6.0

Maintenance Picture  

Shark APEX Upright Maintenance Picture
Shark Vertex Pro Lightweight [IZ662H, IZ682H] Maintenance Picture

Brushroll Cleaning Video  

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Recurring Cost 
 

8.5
8.5

Recurring Cost Picture  

Shark APEX Upright Recurring Cost Picture
Shark Vertex Pro Lightweight [IZ662H, IZ682H] Recurring Cost Picture

Bag Part Number  

No bag
No bag

Filter Part Number  

XFF650
Unidentified

HEPA Filter Part Number  

XHF650
Unidentified
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Storing 
 

7.2
6.6

Storing Picture  

Shark APEX Upright Storing Picture
Shark Vertex Pro Lightweight [IZ662H, IZ682H] Storing Picture

Height 
 

45.51" (115.6 cm)
27.17" (69.0 cm)

Width 
 

12.01" (30.5 cm)
10.24" (26.0 cm)

Depth 
 

10.98" (27.9 cm)
10.43" (26.5 cm)

Cord Storing 
 

Manual
Not Needed

On-Board Tool Storage 
 

Yes
No

Vacuum Rack/Station 
 

No
No
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Dirt Compartment 
 

8.0
7.6

Dirt Compartment Picture  

Shark APEX Upright Dirt Compartment Picture
Shark Vertex Pro Lightweight [IZ662H, IZ682H] Dirt Compartment Picture

Bagless 
 

Yes
Yes

Volume 
 

0.44 gal (1.65 L)
0.18 gal (0.70 L)

Full Indicator 
 

Yes
Yes

Bag Included 
 

No Bag Needed
No Bag Needed
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In The Box 
 

In The Box Picture  

Shark APEX Upright In The Box Picture
Shark Vertex Pro Lightweight [IZ662H, IZ682H] In The Box Picture
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Range 
 

7.5
10

Cordless 
 

No
Yes

Cord Length 
 

29.53 ft (9.0 m)
N/A

Hose Length 
 

4.92 ft (1.50 m)
N/A

Minimum Wand Length 
 

1.18 ft (0.36 m)
1.44 ft (0.44 m)

Maximum Wand Length 
 

3.38 ft (1.03 m)
3.35 ft (1.02 m)

Total Range 
 

32.91 ft (10.03 m)
N/A
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Portability 
 

6.5
7.6

Total Weight 
 

17.20 lbs (7.80 kg)
8.95 lbs (4.06 kg)

Weight In Hand 
 

3.53 lbs (1.60 kg)
4.08 lbs (1.85 kg)

Carrying handle 
 

Yes
Yes
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Battery 
 

0.0
7.1

Minimum Battery Life 
 

N/A
12 min

Maximum Battery Life 
 

N/A
63 min

Recharge Time 
 

N/A
209 min

Recharge Dock 
 

No
No

Battery Life Indicator 
 

No
Yes

Removable Batteries 
 

No
Yes
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Quality Of Life Features 
 

Picture Of Controls  

Shark APEX Upright Picture Of Controls
Shark Vertex Pro Lightweight [IZ662H, IZ682H] Picture Of Controls

Rotating Head 
 

Yes
Yes

Power Adjustment 
 

No
Yes

Self-Propelled 
 

No
No

Headlights 
 

Yes
Yes

Easy On/Off 
 

Yes
Yes

Head Surface Type Adjustment 
 

Manual
None
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Tools And Brushes 
 

Tools And Brush Picture  

Shark APEX Upright Tools And Brush Picture
Shark Vertex Pro Lightweight [IZ662H, IZ682H] Tools And Brush Picture

Brushroll 
 

Yes
Yes

Brushroll On/Off 
 

No
No

Removable Brushroll 
 

No
No

Turbo Brush 
 

Yes
No

Crevice Tool 
 

Yes
Yes

Upholstery Tool 
 

Yes
Yes

Soft Bristle Brush 
 

No
No

Hard Bristle Brush 
 

No
Yes

Extension Wand 
 

No
Yes

Ceiling Fan Tool 
 

No
Yes

Pet Grooming Tool 
 

No
No
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Alternative Configuration 
 

Alternative Configuration Photo 1  

Shark APEX Upright Alternative Configuration Photo 1
Shark Vertex Pro Lightweight [IZ662H, IZ682H] Alternative Configuration Photo 1

Alternative Configuration Photo 2  

Shark APEX Upright Alternative Configuration Photo 2
Shark Vertex Pro Lightweight [IZ662H, IZ682H] Alternative Configuration Photo 2

Blower Mode 
 

No
No
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Performance

Hard Floor Pick-Up 
 

8.5
7.5

Hard Floor Pick-Up video  

Hard Floor Pick-Up Post test  

Shark APEX Upright Hard Floor Pick-Up Post test
Shark Vertex Pro Lightweight [IZ662H, IZ682H] Hard Floor Pick-Up Post test
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High-Pile Carpet Pick-Up 
 

5.0
6.0

High-Pile Carpet Pick-Up Video  

High-Pile Carpet Pick-Up Post Test  

Shark APEX Upright High-Pile Carpet Pick-Up Post Test
Shark Vertex Pro Lightweight [IZ662H, IZ682H] High-Pile Carpet Pick-Up Post Test
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Low-Pile Carpet Pick-Up 
 

7.0
6.5

Low-Pile Carpet Pick-Up Video  

Low-Pile Carpet Pick-Up Post Test  

Shark APEX Upright Low-Pile Carpet Pick-Up Post Test
Shark Vertex Pro Lightweight [IZ662H, IZ682H] Low-Pile Carpet Pick-Up Post Test
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Pet-Hair Pick-Up 
 

6.0
9.5

Pet Hair Pick-Up Video  

Pet Hair Pick-Up Post Test  

Shark APEX Upright Pet Hair Pick-Up Post Test
Shark Vertex Pro Lightweight [IZ662H, IZ682H] Pet Hair Pick-Up Post Test
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Suction 
 

7.1
7.5

Suction Video  

Maximum Hose Suction 
 

97.9 inH₂O (24.38 kPa)
82.6 inH₂O (20.57 kPa)

Maximum Head Suction 
 

3.4 inH₂O (0.84 kPa)
5.2 inH₂O (1.30 kPa)

Normal Head Suction 
 

3.4 inH₂O (0.84 kPa)
1.6 inH₂O (0.41 kPa)

Setting Used For Normal  

"Hard Floor"
"Deep Clean", (Hard Floor)

Hose Diameter 
 

1.6" (4.0 cm)
1.6" (4.0 cm)
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Airflow 
 

9.0
7.1

Maximum Airflow Video  

Maximum Hose Airflow 
 

97.6 CFM (2.8 m³/min)
56.8 CFM (1.6 m³/min)
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Noise 
 

8.1
8.5

Noise Video 
 

Bare Floor 
 

75.0 dBA
69.8 dBA

Low-Pile Carpet 
 

75.3 dBA
75.3 dBA
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Maneuverability 
 

7.0
8.0

Maneuverability Video  

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Pet Hair Furniture Performance 
 

9.0
8.0

Sofa Pickup Video  

Sofa Pickup Post Test  

Shark APEX Upright Sofa Pickup Post Test
Shark Vertex Pro Lightweight [IZ662H, IZ682H] Sofa Pickup Post Test
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Air Quality 
 

Sealing Quality Video  

Anti-Allergy Filter (HEPA) 
 

Yes
Yes
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Cracks 
 

8.5
7.0

Cracks Video  

Wood Cracks Post Test  

Shark APEX Upright Wood Cracks Post Test
Shark Vertex Pro Lightweight [IZ662H, IZ682H] Wood Cracks Post Test
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Stains 
 

1.0
3.0

Stain Video  

Stain Pickup Post Test  

Shark APEX Upright Stain Pickup Post Test
Shark Vertex Pro Lightweight [IZ662H, IZ682H] Stain Pickup Post Test
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Water 
 

0.0
0.0

Wet Compatible 
 

No
No

Water Video  

Water Pickup Post Test  

Shark APEX Upright Water Pickup Post Test
Shark Vertex Pro Lightweight [IZ662H, IZ682H] Water Pickup Post Test
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To Be Deleted

Check Price

Espresso
AZ1002
SEE PRICE
Amazon.com
Black/Black
IZ682H
SEE PRICE
Amazon.com
Olive/Burgundy
AZ1000
Amazon.com
Black/Orange
IZ640H
Amazon.com
 
Black/Red
IZ662H
SEE PRICE
Amazon.com
 
Dark Gray/Mojito
IZ631H
SEE PRICE
Amazon.com
 
Silver/Blue
IZ642H
Amazon.com
 
Silver/Rosewood
IZ683H 
Amazon.com

Shark APEX Upright

Shark Vertex Pro Lightweight [IZ662H, IZ682H]

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