I found a Sebo Felix at goodwill probably 6 years ago and paid 8$ for it. I was shocked because it was in such good condition. I got the new hepa cloth bags for it and a new outer filter and works great. My dad came over and looked at it and I told him it’s made in Germany. Needless to say he took it and still raves about how much he loves it.
Yeah, Shark is utter garbage, but you didn't mention that it comes with the caddy to make it a proper canister, It is also a 2 motor machine, you vacuumed twice as fast with the Shark as you did the Sebo, the Shark also comes with a hard floor attachment (which is the only thing I miss about my old Shark), and the filtration is shockingly good, which wasn't shown. I love my Sebo Airbelt D4, but let the facts talk for themselves. Exaggerating Shark's flaws or omitting its pros only cheapens the message.
Completely agree. I have two sharks, one which I bought refurbished for $50 8+ years ago and the roller motor just died. I came here because I'm looking to buy a Sebo/Karcher CV300 as a replacement, but left disappointed. Reviewer reminded me of a used car salesman... no thanks.
I bought a shark four years for the upstairs. I no longer have it lasted two years. At the time when i bought the shark my sebo was 12 years old. It is now 16 years old and still going strong.
If you really want a new vacuum cleaner, go to an authorized sebo dealer, trade it in, and let them hook you up with a new sebo vacuum with free bags, filters, and accessories. You might go for a canister instead of an upright to switch it up.
High quality vacuums use ball bearing motors that don’t spin at excessively high rpms. Speeds greater than 36,000 rpms is not good for any brushed suctions motors unless it’s only for a few seconds at a time. A 25000 rpm 2 stage motor on a sebo G2 or even the 35000 rpm motor in the Felix would just quit once the brushes are worn out and can be brought back to life by sanding the commutator and installing new carbon brushes. Brushless motors can literally spin as fast as you want to as long as the bearings can handle it, a 45,000 rpm bldc suction motor with a traditional impeller can easily last 5000 hours as long as high quality steel ball bearings with high speed high temp lubricants are used, a 120,000 rpm tiny motor with a turbocharger style impeller will stop working a few hundred hours due to fried motor controllers caused by hince that 700 dollar Dyson is not worth it after all. There are traditional brushed suction motors on high quality corded vacuums that have seen multiple carbon brush pair replacements throughout it’s life, I’ve seen 20 year old Windsor vacuums that have been through the ringer and Windsor vacuums are just Sebos with longer power cords and a truncated manufacturer warranty due to being destined for daily use by janitors and professional cleaners.
Man, YES on the pulling the front strip out on the hard floor tool! Sooo many manufacturers dont have much of anything for an opening up there and that is soo counterintuitive. Can totally tell you look out for your customers. Thats commendable in todays day and age. Nice Job
Technician here. I cannot tell you how many people Have brought there shark in thinking it was only a broken belt only for me to call them up telling them they have a bad motor or board. I also cannot tell you how many times I have seen sharks come in with the thin filter placed inside the top of the canister. Yet it fits but that ain’t where it goes. There’s that odd beg thing inside that model that the filter goes around. I once saw that inside the canister placed on top of the cone inside. Can’t for the life of me remember what it’s called. I don’t know why but shark basically erases all common sense from anyone that buys one.
You should keep a running spreadsheet with all your airflow and suction tests of every machine you test. Just out of curiosity from what machines are the best performers historically :)
Once you go bagged, you never go back to bagless. Shark vacuums uses a crappy YDK clone motor. Sebo uses high quality dommel and/or Ametek Italy motors in them.
At my wife and I's vacuum store, we used to service Sharks, but learning how worthless they are, we tell our customers to throw it out and buy a Miele, a Sebo, a Riccar, or even a Dyson. In spite of how much you hate Dyson, the "Ball Animal 3s" are made better than the DC41 for example, and they clean much better as well.
...and who would want to deal with a filthy bagless vacuum in the first place? Why vacuum if you're just going to get a facefull of dust when you go to empty the container. And still have to spend on filters?
I like cannister vacuums but the downside to them is the extra filters. Those cost a lot of money on top of the vacuum price itself. You have to replace the HEPPA filter plus the pre motor filter from time to time which that totals around $100 or more yearly on top of the vacuum price plus the cost of the bags too.
Great videos, thank you! Quick question: I'm looking for a whole-house machine that will help us vacuum more frequently and more easily (less muscle-strain/easy within-reach storage). Right now we use an ancient Electrolux canister which works well, but it is so heavy and bulky that we don't vacuum nearly enough. Something like the Shark Apex stick looks so easy to use but sounds like low quality. We'd be willing to save for the Felix if it is THE way to go. Is there something out there that we're missing that is just as effective/healthy as the Felix but a little easier on the arm muscles?
Well Shark vacuums come in around 12-14 pounds and are rather bulky. The best thing to do if you're trying to go lightweight is the pull the vacuum motor out of the handle. This can reduce the felt like to about a 1-2 pounds. I would highly recommend you go to a local store and test drive a SEBO E3 that machine is truly lightweight and maneuverable. You might also look at the Miele C2 electro-plus.
@@PerformanceReviews Thanks a million for the reply! I will look into both of those. In the meantime (while we save $ and plan trip to vacuum store) would a stick vacuum like the Simplicity "Spiffy" Broom Vacuum be decent quality? We DON'T want to buy junk --even for something we'd use as a supplement, but I noticed you have some positive reviews of Simplicity.
Stick Vacuums are for quick pickups. Again it puts a lot of wweight in your hand the whole weight of the motor of the stick vacuum. I would definitely go with a different brand than simplicity which is an importer of Chinese goods at this point in time. I generally don't recommend products made with from Tacony Simplicity/Riccar.
Thanks! Since I've had canisters for years and never liked them (too much bulk), I think the Felix is probably the way to go... especially since the canister is detachable and very lightweight (great for our steep staircase). I wish I had more time to sift through all your content, but am I correct in thinking that we really couldn't do much better (whole house/maneuverability+lightweight/filtration+health/durability) than a Felix in this price range?
Matt Jones Just toss the shark rotator and get yourself Sebo Felix. Reputable Vacuum stores have excellent payment plans so you can afford to get one if you cannot afford to pay it in full.
@@davidperry4013 It wasn't mine, it was for a customer. I am a vacuum repairman and I understand where you are coming from. I wouldn't mind owning a Sebo Felix, but I currently own two Kirbys and a Royal all-metal upright.
The felix will not vacuum high pile carpet! Brush roll will just shut off making it unusable. If you have medium to low pile it does great but not a good vac for someone cleaning different homes all the time.
A professional cleaner would definitely be better off with an commercial vacuum. The Felix is definitely meant to be used in a house. But neither of the Vacuums in the comparison are really meant for high pile carpet though the Felix has more flexibility than the shark
I wish the Felix had an option to add a powered hose so users could use the ET1 powerhead as it was detached from the canister. Would be great for stairs or under beds that are too low to run the Felix under there.
Sebo may cost a bit but believe me it’s worth every penny. Sebo products are far superior to shark or dyson. I’ve tried both and would not have one as a free gift after using a Sebo . German products wether they are vacuums , cars or electric toothbrush’s are much better quality than anything that as made in china on it .
Also can we talk about every shark handle. That is a beyond shitty design. When ever there is a clog, 9 times out of 10 it is something James in the bend of the handle. Nothing I have found, bendy claws or other tools can get in there to unclog it. You shouldn’t have to disassemble the handle to unclog a machine. It’s even difficult to disassemble even the handle. Let alone the head.
I recently got a sebo felix - and i find it an amazing vacuum cleaner with awesome carpet grooming and agitation - but it's expected from a quality company from germany! The shark - well - utter trash.
I was thinking about buying a new vacuum 2 or so years ago, I bought a shark, died after 6 months (if that) that’s when I fully appreciated the high quality of my old SEBO felix. 14yrs down the road and still going strong
"All the options are horrible" As we say in the industry. Unfortunately I am unable to do that do to Riccar /Simplicity's PR policy . You can look at my video on Tacony explaining this.
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I found a Sebo Felix at goodwill probably 6 years ago and paid 8$ for it. I was shocked because it was in such good condition. I got the new hepa cloth bags for it and a new outer filter and works great. My dad came over and looked at it and I told him it’s made in Germany. Needless to say he took it and still raves about how much he loves it.
I would have to say that you got a deal!!
miracle wow
Dannial Williams lucky
That’s a steal
Who cares
Yeah, Shark is utter garbage, but you didn't mention that it comes with the caddy to make it a proper canister, It is also a 2 motor machine, you vacuumed twice as fast with the Shark as you did the Sebo, the Shark also comes with a hard floor attachment (which is the only thing I miss about my old Shark), and the filtration is shockingly good, which wasn't shown. I love my Sebo Airbelt D4, but let the facts talk for themselves. Exaggerating Shark's flaws or omitting its pros only cheapens the message.
The fact that the man sells Sebos should be enough to turn people away from the notion that this is a legitimate review.
Completely agree. I have two sharks, one which I bought refurbished for $50 8+ years ago and the roller motor just died. I came here because I'm looking to buy a Sebo/Karcher CV300 as a replacement, but left disappointed. Reviewer reminded me of a used car salesman... no thanks.
Agreed. Obviously trying to sell Sebos not do an actual comparison.
@@shiftyeyes7138 Sebos are way better vacuums though they’re better built and they do pick up better Also, this guy wasn’t the owner of the store.
@@raazazuul32 it was a pretty fair comparison, but also Sebos I just way better, so it doesn’t even matter
Shark is by no means a great vac, but you’ve completely missed the point of the powered lift away for getting under things.
and dumps the dirt outside of the trashcan.
OK I get that but then with the Sebo Felix, you don’t even need to lift away
I bought a shark four years for the upstairs. I no longer have it lasted two years. At the time when i bought the shark my sebo was 12 years old. It is now 16 years old and still going strong.
If you really want a new vacuum cleaner, go to an authorized sebo dealer, trade it in, and let them hook you up with a new sebo vacuum with free bags, filters, and accessories. You might go for a canister instead of an upright to switch it up.
What a surprise, the $700 vacuum is better than the $170 vacuum.
In Europe they're in the same price bracket
@@heeheeriahwell this is US based channel so what’s your point again
@@jeniferjoseph9200 I was just saying that in some places they are in the same price bracket.
@@jeniferjoseph9200Please tell me you can’t be that dense?
High quality vacuums use ball bearing motors that don’t spin at excessively high rpms. Speeds greater than 36,000 rpms is not good for any brushed suctions motors unless it’s only for a few seconds at a time. A 25000 rpm 2 stage motor on a sebo G2 or even the 35000 rpm motor in the Felix would just quit once the brushes are worn out and can be brought back to life by sanding the commutator and installing new carbon brushes. Brushless motors can literally spin as fast as you want to as long as the bearings can handle it, a 45,000 rpm bldc suction motor with a traditional impeller can easily last 5000 hours as long as high quality steel ball bearings with high speed high temp lubricants are used, a 120,000 rpm tiny motor with a turbocharger style impeller will stop working a few hundred hours due to fried motor controllers caused by hince that 700 dollar Dyson is not worth it after all. There are traditional brushed suction motors on high quality corded vacuums that have seen multiple carbon brush pair replacements throughout it’s life, I’ve seen 20 year old Windsor vacuums that have been through the ringer and Windsor vacuums are just Sebos with longer power cords and a truncated manufacturer warranty due to being destined for daily use by janitors and professional cleaners.
Man, YES on the pulling the front strip out on the hard floor tool! Sooo many manufacturers dont have much of anything for an opening up there and that is soo counterintuitive. Can totally tell you look out for your customers. Thats commendable in todays day and age. Nice Job
I went from a Shark to a Sebo Essential G4. Best vacuum I've ever purchased.
I have an x4 bs36 and a felix and a shark the shark is realy messy hard to unblock and the filters get blocked fast
Technician here. I cannot tell you how many people Have brought there shark in thinking it was only a broken belt only for me to call them up telling them they have a bad motor or board. I also cannot tell you how many times I have seen sharks come in with the thin filter placed inside the top of the canister. Yet it fits but that ain’t where it goes. There’s that odd beg thing inside that model that the filter goes around. I once saw that inside the canister placed on top of the cone inside. Can’t for the life of me remember what it’s called. I don’t know why but shark basically erases all common sense from anyone that buys one.
You should keep a running spreadsheet with all your airflow and suction tests of every machine you test. Just out of curiosity from what machines are the best performers historically :)
That wasn’t his video that he put in there
Once you go bagged, you never go back to bagless. Shark vacuums uses a crappy YDK clone motor. Sebo uses high quality dommel and/or Ametek Italy motors in them.
What pulls up the most dirt on a low berber type carpet - X4 or Felix?
Did you ever find out the answer to this?
Felix
At my wife and I's vacuum store, we used to service Sharks, but learning how worthless they are, we tell our customers to throw it out and buy a Miele, a Sebo, a Riccar, or even a Dyson. In spite of how much you hate Dyson, the "Ball Animal 3s" are made better than the DC41 for example, and they clean much better as well.
Still, the best of cleaning Dyson was the DC 28
We know you all hate Dysons, but we have to agree that really the best bagless vacuum is a dyson.
Maybe a long time ago. Nothing is worse than Dyson Ballsack 2s.
I actually think Eurekas are better than Dyson in terms of assembly and maintenance.
...and who would want to deal with a filthy bagless vacuum in the first place? Why vacuum if you're just going to get a facefull of dust when you go to empty the container. And still have to spend on filters?
I love Those. Can’t wait till I can afford one :-)
Sold! Glad I saw this. My Shark is dying.
I like cannister vacuums but the downside to them is the extra filters. Those cost a lot of money on top of the vacuum price itself. You have to replace the HEPPA filter plus the pre motor filter from time to time which that totals around $100 or more yearly on top of the vacuum price plus the cost of the bags too.
Don't know where your getting your numbers from. 🤣
Great videos, thank you! Quick question: I'm looking for a whole-house machine that will help us vacuum more frequently and more easily (less muscle-strain/easy within-reach storage). Right now we use an ancient Electrolux canister which works well, but it is so heavy and bulky that we don't vacuum nearly enough. Something like the Shark Apex stick looks so easy to use but sounds like low quality. We'd be willing to save for the Felix if it is THE way to go. Is there something out there that we're missing that is just as effective/healthy as the Felix but a little easier on the arm muscles?
Well Shark vacuums come in around 12-14 pounds and are rather bulky. The best thing to do if you're trying to go lightweight is the pull the vacuum motor out of the handle. This can reduce the felt like to about a 1-2 pounds. I would highly recommend you go to a local store and test drive a SEBO E3 that machine is truly lightweight and maneuverable. You might also look at the Miele C2 electro-plus.
@@PerformanceReviews Thanks a million for the reply! I will look into both of those. In the meantime (while we save $ and plan trip to vacuum store) would a stick vacuum like the Simplicity "Spiffy" Broom Vacuum be decent quality? We DON'T want to buy junk --even for something we'd use as a supplement, but I noticed you have some positive reviews of Simplicity.
Stick Vacuums are for quick pickups. Again it puts a lot of wweight in your hand the whole weight of the motor of the stick vacuum. I would definitely go with a different brand than simplicity which is an importer of Chinese goods at this point in time. I generally don't recommend products made with from Tacony Simplicity/Riccar.
Thanks! Since I've had canisters for years and never liked them (too much bulk), I think the Felix is probably the way to go... especially since the canister is detachable and very lightweight (great for our steep staircase). I wish I had more time to sift through all your content, but am I correct in thinking that we really couldn't do much better (whole house/maneuverability+lightweight/filtration+health/durability) than a Felix in this price range?
@@shmalibu919 the Sebo canisters are extremely light and way less bulky than older ones
I just replaced a cord on a Rotator Lift-Away, and I can definitely tell people they are not long-term vacuum cleaners.
Matt Jones Just toss the shark rotator and get yourself Sebo Felix. Reputable Vacuum stores have excellent payment plans so you can afford to get one if you cannot afford to pay it in full.
@@davidperry4013 It wasn't mine, it was for a customer. I am a vacuum repairman and I understand where you are coming from. I wouldn't mind owning a Sebo Felix, but I currently own two Kirbys and a Royal all-metal upright.
Only good use for a shark is to be thrown into a lake. Great vid.
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The felix will not vacuum high pile carpet! Brush roll will just shut off making it unusable. If you have medium to low pile it does great but not a good vac for someone cleaning different homes all the time.
A professional cleaner would definitely be better off with an commercial vacuum. The Felix is definitely meant to be used in a house. But neither of the Vacuums in the comparison are really meant for high pile carpet though the Felix has more flexibility than the shark
I wish the Felix had an option to add a powered hose so users could use the ET1 powerhead as it was detached from the canister. Would be great for stairs or under beds that are too low to run the Felix under there.
@@PerformanceReviewsdo you have it raised up all the way.
SEBO is so much better
Germany takes quality seriously, why? They put tremendous thought into everything they make. Basically they over-engineer everything they build.
Over engineering just means that things are more complex than they need to be which leads to more opportunities for failure and high repair bills.
Okay yeah you might have to hold it in canister mode but whatever!
What are you talking about? Sebo is still way. Better vacuum
Sebo may cost a bit but believe me it’s worth every penny. Sebo products are far superior to shark or dyson. I’ve tried both and would not have one as a free gift after using a Sebo . German products wether they are vacuums , cars or electric toothbrush’s are much better quality than anything that as made in china on it .
I thought you were demoing the duo clean. This is another model.
Read the description 😁
Also can we talk about every shark handle. That is a beyond shitty design. When ever there is a clog, 9 times out of 10 it is something James in the bend of the handle. Nothing I have found, bendy claws or other tools can get in there to unclog it. You shouldn’t have to disassemble the handle to unclog a machine. It’s even difficult to disassemble even the handle. Let alone the head.
I recently got a sebo felix - and i find it an amazing vacuum cleaner with awesome carpet grooming and agitation - but it's expected from a quality company from germany! The shark - well - utter trash.
I thought we hated carrying in general
sebo seems like a decent machine. maybe check out project farm for tips on improved testing methods.
Wow this is an old video. I didn't realize it was even up on RUclips still. Please consider checking out newer content it's much different.
It's not lol
Haven’t this video already been uploaded before?
Yes but it had to be edited for the general public
You should have named it Sebo VS. Satan
I was thinking about buying a new vacuum 2 or so years ago, I bought a shark, died after 6 months (if that) that’s when I fully appreciated the high quality of my old SEBO felix. 14yrs down the road and still going strong
This is like comparing the Motel6 with the Ritz Carlton. The Shark products are pos. Good review Alex.
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Shark and Dyson you love or hate them.
Vac🦈🦈😄😃
No vac b. No $1000000
All Bagless are rubbish.
Can you do a Kirby versus Simplicity
"All the options are horrible" As we say in the industry. Unfortunately I am unable to do that do to Riccar /Simplicity's PR policy . You can look at my video on Tacony explaining this.
Can you do a video on the Electric lux Percision brushstroke clean