Best Shark Corded Stick Vacuum (2024 Update)

I purchased this from QVC on april 25, 2021, When I got it, I was thrilled–it performed like a dream and I could not imagine having a better vaccum. One year later, the device that holds the unit upright broke; a couple weeks later, the ability to utilize the floor/carpet option failed, so I had only one speed. Today, the brush rolls stopped rotating. I contacted Shark, thinking I had a 3 year warranty, only to find out it is a LIMITED warranty and does not cover the base unit that is experiencing all the problems. I was told they could send me a replacement unit for $95, which is nearly half of the original cost of the unit when I purchased it new. I declined, and was then told that I could have the replacement base unit for half price, as part of the "Limited Warranty." Needless to say, I am disappointed that Shark does not fully disclose it warranty practices. It seems that every time I see one of its infomercials on TV, the President of the company is constantly raving about how Shark stands behind its products. I will have to do some deep thinking the next time I purchase a new vac, as I have felt somewhat betrayed by the organization and its warranty practices.bucksfan

I’ve always heard people talk so highly of Shark Vacuums. I was so excited when I bought this. I was gonna get it home and my floors would be so clean,I’d be one of those people that people would compliment on how clean it was. Now, I’m not one to write scathing reviews and I’m always the first one to say that that one person out of hundreds that gave something one star is probably being dramatic, but Today I have to be the one person, even if y’all are gonna think I’m dramatic. So here we go. Don’t waste your time. This is the worst vacuum I’ve ever seen in my life. And I’ve seen quite a few (my mom had a vacuuming problem as a kid. We would go through one a year because she would wear them out so quick). Anyways where do I begin. It advertises as a pet vacuum. Which was a selling point as I have several cats and dogs. But it only picks up a piece of cat litter if you’re straight on top of it on hardwood floors and forget about it on carpet. As far as hair, it will pick it up from the carpet but it doesn’t suck it up so it leaves chucks of pet hair behind it as if it was Hansel and Gretel going into a forest. If it does manage to pick up the hair, it gets stuck in the hose so any piece of dirt that get sucked up behind just keep packing into the hose. I feel like if it was a person I’d have to give it the Heimlich maneuver it was so clogged. So every time I used it it would get clogged and I would open up the part that’s designed to be the there if something got clogged (I didn’t realize I would have to use it so often) and when I opened it dirt would naturally spew out everywhere so I would clean it out, put it back together, and now I would have to clean up what just spewed out of the vacuum which would just turn into a vicious cycle. This has happened every single time I have used it in the last six months. I’ve finally gotten so frustrated with it that I took it into the basement and slammed it against the cement wall until it was in several pieces. And you know what? I bet know it will work just as good as beforeKristin

I've had a few vaccums over the years but felt it time to invest in a pricer model and am very happy I did. It has great suction. Attachments that work removing fur from my furniture. Use it as a regular vacuum, wand or hand vaccum, with a easy step release from the main attachment. Easy to empty and clean, with cleanable filters, and so far, the main attachment is as advertised and hasn't tangled up with hair. 2 small but surprising features I love are light on the main attachment, and the hinged cord hook. I thought the light was silly at first but I never knew how much I was missing while vacuuming on sunny days or with all the lights on, but the vaccum light really illuminates. While the cord hook rotates 180° to allow removing the cord bundle in one go, versus unwrapping it off of both hooks. I own a rabbit, and the only short coming I have experience is that the main attachment can have difficulties picking up bigger debris like, wood shavings and rabbit dropping. I attribute that to the debris not fitting under the brush than the vaccum not being able to suction it up. Regardless it still deserves 5stars as I love this vaccum and would buy it again.Kara

I absolutely impressed with this stick vaccum because the suction is strong and it's very light weight.It clean floors, blinds, pick up animals fur which is a big plus. I can even vacuum my chairs. It is really easy to use even my wife can easily push it is not heavy. This vaccum doesn't take up much space perfect for small house light cleaning. It also comes with complete instructions how to put it together and keeping it clean. This corded stick vaccum has several setting to clean from hard floor to small carpets. I am using this in my home office for fast cleanups and kitchen but it also works great on my hardwood stairs. I am loving it so far no complaints at all.brandan94587

I am no newbie when it comes to Shark Vacuums! I have used so many different vacuums and I always go back to the sharks! If you've never owned a stick vacuum before, be aware that it doesn't stand up on it's own. It does take a little getting used to because you can't just leave it and walk away. This also makes it harder to store than a normal vacuum because you have to lean it against a wall or you can hang it from a hook. However, the benefits outweigh this con in my opinion. I love how lightweight it is, which makes it easy to maneuver. It has swivel steering which allows you to go wherever you need it to and get in cracks and corners. It's small enough to get into tight spaces and under furniture. The suction is powerful and unlike an upright vacuum, you can easily detach the hand piece to clean curtains, baseboards, couches, etc. You could even dust your ceiling or fan blades with it. It's so easy to use! The only thing I don't like is that it doesn't have the fully sealed Hepa filter like many of the other Shark vacuums have. I wish they'd include this on all their vacuums because I feel it's very important for dust & allergies. But overall, this vacuum is awesome! Highly recommended 🙂Scott81

I have the shark Rocket corded stick vac. I love this it is very unique, powerful, and lightweight. I love how this has many functionalities and the compact for storage. I love how you can go from carpet to Bare floors with a switch. I love that powerfulness and able to pick up dog hair. I love the use of the freewheelin the 360 degree swivel action easy to clean filter the sponge. I really love how it goes to an actual vacuum then you could go and do your ceiling and your floors with just this vacuum. It has a very long cord which I love it. I love how the wand on it it has a storage clip that when it comes to storage the other handle piece actually slides on trigger wand and then you just wind up the cord and it's done. Very unique love the storage love the power. It is a one button to release the dust cap. And when it comes to storing very Compact and little used up space and whenever you want to pull it out it just comes out on its Wheels.. I love that there is a to settings one for Bare floors and one for carpet very easy . I love the durability the performance is out of this world and I love the compact look that doesn't take much room at all to store it away. I had my friend over she was able to try it herself the many different ways about it she fell in love with it and she went and bought it for her family. Thank you very much for this opportunity. #TryitEmeraldv101

We've got a couple large area rugs on otherwise all terrazzo floors. Recently adopted a short double coated Aussie Shepherd Beagle mix that has now begun shedding. This vacuum works great for our situation, the smaller head being easy to maneuver around and under tables and recliners. Intermittent use up to 30min for the rugs does cause the vacuum head to get pretty hot, not where you hold it, but to the exhaust side. Being corded delivers plenty of suction power without the added battery weight of a similarly capable cordless vac. I agree with others that upright storage could have been better executed. I'd suggest Shark include some kind of wall mount to hang it up when not in use. Overall happy with the product, although the price point around $200 on sale with coupon still seems a bit high in my opinion.Kent

1 person, 1 cat household. The vacuum has good suction BUT the cat hair gets stuck around a small metal peice and doesn't make it to the bin. If you have more than 1 pet – this is NOT the best unit. 1 room = empyting the bin and removing the hair from around the metal piece. It also cannot stand alone which is highly annoying. I don't want to take the motor off and attach it to the stick so that it will be self standing. DUMB design. It gets HOTTER than a Texas summer day very quickly. You cannot find the accessories listed in the maintaince booklet online. I guess they don't exist. You can find replacement filers. This vacuum is best as a quick, pick-me up unit — not your only vacuum.Zaney

This is more of an electric broom than a vacuum cleaner. It does a great job getting under furniture and cleans well on both carpet and bare floor. I have 2 dogs so I was trying to get to hard to reach areas. It does that well with the attachments included but I wish it had a brush. However, it’s made for small areas because it needs to be emptied often (easily) because it’s quite small. It also overheated after about 30 minutes of what I guess was too much work for it. Waiting an hour to turn it back on is a bummer. It’s a bit awkward to use as the handheld part at the top is heavy. As a result it won’t stand up on it’s own. You have to lay it down. It has it’s uses but doesn’t replace my old Shark. It’s much smaller and not much lighter.Mary

I clean for a living and I use all of my own supplies. I have gone through 2 of these vacuums in 4 years. But that's not bad because I use a vacuum for 2-3 homes a day 5 days a week! It's so lightweight which is perfect for transporting and has amazing suction. I rarely ever use brooms because with the front roller it cleans hard floors better and faster than a broom does. I clean my vacuum after each home but with the self cleaning roller it's rare that I have to clean it. The front roller can get animal hair caught in it but all you do is pop it out quick and clean it out it takes 30 seconds it's no big deal. Buy extra filters because keeping your filters clean is key to making your vacuum last longer and keeping the suction at it's strongest. I have to wash filters so much I cheat and put them in a pillowcase and run them through the washer with no detergent or anything. Back to the self cleaning roller, I read a few reviews saying they arnt self cleaning. Yes they are. Compared to the ones without the self cleaning fin things on them this is a game changer! The functionality of this vacuum is great I can use it everywhere. And the lights on it are awesome especially with showing dirt on hardwood floors I can really see what I've cleaned and where I need to get. I highly recommend this vacuum especially for people who can't handle a heavy vacuum. Several of my elderly customers have bought one for themselves after seeing mine because it's much easier for them to use. The only thing I dislike is it doesn't stand up on it's own unless you disconnect the top section and place it on the bottom where it hooks in to store it. You can store it that way or it comes with a wall mount that you screw into the wall so you can hang the vacuum on it. The thing that sucks about it not standing on its own is if you stop vacuuming for a minute to move something or do something you need to lean the vacuum on something or lay it down. Other than that it's an amazing vacuum!Cleaninglady

Omg, Shark should be ashamed of themselves. When l first got it, tried to set it up and found out the vaccum head is too heavy, so it dropped to the floor. Self cleaning?? Really? Maybe they meant "yourself" would be cleaning it as it just rolls the hair around the brush. And yes, "your-self" will be constantly cleaning it, especially if you have pets. This vaccum is too expensive for the poor quality.Marie Barbe

I looked for this vacuum for quite a while. I have a large house with in-house vacuum but wanted a vacuum I could easily pull out for quick clean up. I wanted a corded one because I have not heard great things about the cordless ones. My cleaning lady recommended Shark, and considering the way my floors look after she has been here, I went with it. I have been very impressed so far. I used it right away on carpet, travertine and to reach way up to some air conditioning vents. The carpet looked like I had vacuumed with a regular power head vacuum. I love the swivel head and lights!! Easy to use. My only issue, but a minor one, is the weight of the top which means it cannot stand up like a regular floor model vacuum.Annette

I love every Shark product I've owned or gifted to someone else so had high expectations for this stick vac. I have been searching for a good robot vacuum for quite a long time since I'm unable to manage heavy vacuuming any more but none of the independent review articles give high marks to a robot that fits my needs so I turned to light stick vacs for a solution. I love this product. It meets my high expectations for a Shark and with daily 10 minute use on high traffic areas I can keep up with shedding from my medium haired cat in the carpet. The cord is long enough to cover the area and at my age, a cord doesn't bother me at all. The unit and accessories are stored in a closet without an outlet so a cordless vac isn't practical for me. If I have any criticism it's the size of the canister. One does have to take into account the reason I made this purchase, a super lightweight vac to clean cat hair from my carpet, and it makes perfect sense. I simply attach a small trash bag to carry with me in case I need to empty the canister.Shelley

Easy to carry, lightweight. I really do love this vaccum. It has pulled up a lot of dirt and hair from the carpets my rainbow couldn't pick up. I mainly have hard wood floors throughout my house now, with 1 carpeted area and a couple rugs. It's been very handy and picks up a lot. Cons: It lost suction after a year because the tube in the main basehead had cracked with normal use. Customer service could only offer to sell me the main basehead for over 75% of what I paid for the vacuum. This particular part, the tube; is not listed on Shark's website as a "wearable part" nor available. So I wonder why it is not covered by the 5 year limited warrenty? This is the main complaint I have read about that has happend to many others who also purchased the Shark Rocket. I had to do some searching for a tube replacement and we finally found one, then replaced it ourselves. If you do buy this vaccum, I would reccomend paying for extra coverage from the store purchase at as the 5 year limited warrenty is usless for this particular part and issue.Asp84

My husband bought this Shark Rocket for me in hopes of replacing my Dyson Animal with something lighter for quick, daily vacuuming, but it’s not up to the task. First of all, though the Rocket isn’t as big or as heavy as my old vacuum, all of its weight is at the top; the dust bin and motor are connected to the hand-hold, which means my wrist and hand have to support the bulk of its weight. Because the weight isn’t distributed, the small brush is unwieldy – too light to easily control regardless of how much pressure I attempt to push it with. I’m not a weakling, lol, but my arm gets tired FAST. Secondly, there is no way to turn off the roller brush and use just suction on hard surfaces. I have to move really slowly in sweeping the hardwoods, or else the Shark spits crumbs and other debris out the back. Moving slowly = holding the heavy motor/dust bin/handle for longer = even more tired hand/wrist/shoulder. Speaking of the roller brush, it clogs with dog hair and stops rolling after ONE pass over the 5×7 area rug in our seating area; I have to turn off the vacuum and cut the hair from the brush at least four times just in sweeping the one rug (we have two dogs, but I sweep every day, so I’m not asking it to vacuum a week’s worth of hair at once). It’s VERY frustrating. More negatives about this Shark Rocket: 1. It doesn’t stand on its own. If I need to stop sweeping in the middle of the job for any reason, I have to lay the vacuum on the floor, or prop it up against a piece of furniture. I still haven’t figured out how to store it. 2. The cord is also attached to the handle, and gets in the way of dumping the dust bin. 3. The attachments are difficult to use because they attach to the motor/dust bin/handle piece either directly or via a 12” hose, meaning I have to continue to hold the heaviest part of the vacuum while trying to manipulate the tools. 4. Though the brush part of the vacuum is small enough to adequately sweep the carpeted steps, I have to either lift the whole thing up, turn it backwards, and dangle the brush in front of the risers, or fight with the inconvenient and unwieldy attachments to get those areas. I’d say it takes twice as long for me to sweep using this than it does the old, clunky Dyson – definitely not making my life easier. I actually hate this vacuum, and would have returned it after the first use had my husband not thrown out the box it came on. Two hundred bucks for this useless thing.OhioMichelle

I have had this vacuum for 2 months now. Pros: It can get under the couch easily. It has a long chord. Hair does not get stuck inside the vacuum (kinda). Cons: It doesn't stand up on it's own. You have to lean it up on something but it can easily roll and fall or you can just lay it down on the floor which sucks. Hair does not get stuck in the vacuum, but it does get stuck around the little small wheels preventing it from rolling easily. It is very, very hard, (actually impossible) to clean the hairs our from around the wheels. Other vacuums I have owned will grab debris on from all sides of the vacuum and just suck the dust towards the vacuum. This vacuum does not collect any dust nearby the vacuum, it only collects dust that you roll directly over. The dust goes up into the canister, but before it even reaches the "full" line, you have to clean it out because the dust gets stuck before reaching the canister. It makes a weird sound, gets hot like it is over heating even before the canister is full. If you want to use the handheld part you have to unwrap the chord which is a design flaw. The attachments are a joke. I bought this specifically to be able to vacuum pet hair off my couch. The pet hair attachment is useless. I get more hair off just using a lint roller. The brush attachment is useless as well as it i so poorly designed. It does not dust and suck the dust simultaneously like other vacuums. You are better off just dusting with a cloth.Jes

Female age 21. I got this vacuum about a year ago and while the suction power was really good, I noticed right away how loud it was. Not a normal "on the loud side" but super super loud and shrill vaccum. It would also get very hot after only a minute of vacuuming. I kept using it because I had no other options, but then after about 3 months, it broke altogether. The vacuum will now turn on, but it gives a weird noise and won't vacuum anything up. Very relieved that I got the squaretrade warranty for it, but am still nervous since I'm not positive they will reimburse me. I would definitely recommend staying away from this vacuum. There were so many positive reviews and only a few negative ones, but it turns out my product experience was the latter.Elise

Our old Shark vacuum did so well that when it needed to be replaced, we were convinced to strictly go with another Shark. This vacuum does a GREAT job, but it is VERY loud compared to our old one (which drives our dogs nuts), and the canister is very small. We have 4 dogs and a baby, so I vacuum every day, but if you have a lot of carpet, or don’t vacuum often, you will have to empty the canister multiple times before you’re done. Contrary to the reviews saying it can’t stand upright- yes it can… If you don’t read the instructions, then a simple google/YouTube search will show you how to do it (you have to remove the top part, and there is a hook that you attach it to on the bottom, and then it stands upright). No, it’s not as convenient as being able to just hang it, or have it stand upright without modification; but it only takes a couple seconds. It can get stowed away even easier in a coat closet this way too. All attachments work great, and it’s SO simple to use the handheld, or very quickly switch from the normal carpet attachment to needing just the “hose” part for hard to each spots, or if you spot a cobweb on the ceiling. The normal carpet attachment also does phenomenal at turning, and goes around the circle part of the bottom of our daughter’s jumparoo very well. It’s different from our old Shark, sure; but no regrets here!RAS062020

Top heavy, does not stand on own but must be leaned onto something to stay upright. And when you finish using on floor or up on wall/ceiling, TONS of debris falls out the bottom of the unit. I have to go get my perfectly wonderful Miele to clean up the mess this thing makes. Keeping the area in the head clean is the key to avoid this, but have to do it so often (every use) it makes cleaning up a bigger chore overall. I bought this to avoid bringing the larger Miele upstairs to use weekly for a couple rooms and thought using as a wand up in the air would be useful as I no longer feel secure standing on a chair/stool to reach upper areas. While it works to pick up dust and dirt ok, it will not pick up paperclips, small wood pellets, scraps of paper or even small amount of shredded paper after emptying the shredder into the trash. And if it manages to pick this up, it will require you to stop and clean out the head piece (remove rollers) before moving on or it will 'spit it out' again when you turn it off. Then you can pick it all up with your hands along with the other debris and dirt or go get a real vacuum and clean it up right. I will never buy a shark again.Miele is best

We have had this about 6 months Initially it was great but slowly it has lost suction and now needs replacing as it’s just not up to the job. Filter box hard to clean Most annoying thing is going from say the floorboards to the carpet or vice versa. The head leaves a collection of dust on the edge of the 2 surfaces Slowly your mats build up a line of dirt around the edges which becomes compacted. The rotating head that was initially great is also difficult to clean and the fine teeth become totally clogged and useless. It takes as long to clean this thing as it does to vacuum the floor. If it was stolen would I buy another ? NO, I normally use the old vacuum in the shed but this one’s going in the wheels binGeorge 27

It's suction power lifts years of dirt embedded in the carpets of my new rental. The head swivels with ease and allows you to reach hard to get to places, excellent for corners. The right side of the head has an edge cleaner that you can run really close to the walls. Lightweight and easy and to use, the dirt canister is easy to empty and every part of the appliance clicks into place. I've been totally satisfied and a great fan of the Shark 'Rocket' for 4 years. izmax

I ordered two of the Shark Vertex UltraLight DuoClean Power Fins corded Vacuums in September, 2021, one for my use, one for Christmas gift. Mine was put into use right away. After about ten minutes of normal to light use, the motor power decreases drastically, and vacuum won't pick up anything. After several tries, i returned it to QVC for replacement, which I received. The gift machine was used after Christmas, and same thing happens. After a few minutes, power decreases. It was some time before I tried my replacement from QVC only to find the same thing happened. Being in poor health for some time now, I have not had the time to tend to this matter. My return time through QVC has expired, and I am left with two Shark Vertex Vacuums, neither of which will work. I have no idea how to proceed at this time.PatAK

First of all, the cons. It is top-heavy obviously and must be propped against something to stay up when not using it. That is a minimal inconvenience for me. It has a very long cord and the motor kind of gets in the way of wrapping it. I don't like that. I would've preferred a cordless, but that's my fault. It is what it is. The biggest flaw I've found is that it gets hot very quickly. I'm wondering how long it will be before the motor burns up. That said, here are the pros, it's lightweight and basically glides across the floor with no effort. The dust bin is a cinch to empty and it holds a fair amount of debris. It has good suction and reaches hard to get places easily. I dislike the cumbersome cord but will keep it because I need a good handheld vacuum and QVC neglected to include any paperwork or a return label. Thankfully, it was a bargain price. I would've given it 4 stars had it been cordless. I'm not sorry I bought it. It's my first Shark. I always buy Dysons.KSweatman

Shark Rocket Pro Corded Stick Vacuum is light weight & really easy to remove the canister from the stick stick. Glides nicely over our entire house which has mostly wood floors and tile, but did well on multiple rugs with different pile heights. It even comes with attachments to clean the stairs, furniture or our SUV & truck. We had a different cordless one but needed a vacuum we didn’t have to worry about running out of battery 1/2 way through our home. The cord is super long so that helps us from having to re-plug every few feet. The dust compartment is simple to empty and clean out with a press of a button. We have 2 dogs and 4 kids so we’re constantly vacuuming, the power is awesome and it’s convenient to easily unload the debris. It’s lightweight too, so it’s easy for me to move around the house without it being a hassle. There is a little downside to it, which is that it doesn’t stand on its own, so you’ll have to either prop it on something or fold it (which is easy) in order to do something else if needed while vacuuming. So I’m taking it down a star for that since I do have to stop and pick up toys etc having kids & pets constantly playing.Heathermthomas

The Shark Rocket Pro, picks up VERY well. The area I first vacuumed with it, was a area that had been vacuumed the day before. Within five minutes, the Shark had picked up A LOT more. The vacuum was easy to assemble and the attachment comes apart easily to be able to vacuum the ceiling and other had to get to areas. The Shark glides across any floor easily and turns easily. The only drawback I found with this Shark machine was the motor was near the top of the handle and it made the machine top heavy. It doesn’t stand on it’s own. There are two small attachments that didn’t have anywhere to attach to the machine, that I could find. But, as well as this machine works, I find these to be minor problems. As you can see from the photo, it picked up quite a bit after only a five minute vacuum. I have animals and cleaning hair has always been a problem.adcatex6

This Shark Rocket Pro Corded Stick Vacuum works GREAT ! I really like how light weight it is, I can very easily maneuver it around the house with little effort and let me say how GREAT it picks up all the dirt and debris from my floors. My carpets are much cleaner/fluffy and my hardwood floors are cleaned better than when I sweep. I am very excited and satisfied at how much debris/hair/dust/dirt was in the debris container. This vacuum has PLENTY of attachments that I can use on my stairs and I'll even be cleaning my curtains and window seals. As small as this vacuum is, is does the job QUICKLY and very EFFECTIVELY, much much better than my current canister vacuum. This Shark Rocket Pro Corded Stick Vacuum is much quieter and very stronger in terms of suction than ANY vacuum I've ever owned. I went from 45 minutes of vacuuming to 15 minutes, WHAT A GREAT IMPROVEMENT ! Overall, I would HIGHLY recommend the Shark Rocket Pro Corded Stick Vacuum if you want clean floors with little effort AND multiple attachments that can simplify and clean the most hard to reach places and other areas.liljayp

Item came broken. Literally no attempts to fix it were made prior to being slapped with a label of “refurbished” and being resold to customers. I wasn’t even able to use the vacuum once because it was broken upon arrival. It wouldn’t work, because the garage cover where the rotators were were so broken they wouldn’t latch closed, making the machine useless. Why would they claim it was refurbished if they weren’t going to fix prior to sending out?Edith

I live in a small apartment so this small multisurface vacuum was perfect at first. Then pieces of plastic began coming off where the stick attaches to the floor brush. Then later I removed the clear part to clean the brush roll of hair and was unable to get it back on. Ended up putting a screw to keep it on. A few weeks later it completely broke where it swivels. I've always really liked shark vacuums but this one turned out to be a dud and I have to buy a new vacuum.Allison

Love that Walmart has joined the circular economy and is selling refurbished p rather than let these still useful items go to a landfill. My Shark vacuum was as good as a new one. I love that it's powerful, lightweight, easy to maneuver and picks up pet hair.AJ

I am in shock I have been using a Dyson vacuum for years and after 1 minute of using the shark vacuum I was won over. The suction is out of this world after 1 minute my vacuum was full I had to empty it 5 different times on a carpet that “appeared clean” when using my Dyson. I am completely amazed at how much dust and hair it brought up from my carpet. I would absolutely buy the same vacuum again and again! I love how it glides forward for you, you can disconnect the different parts of the vacuum to put on the different attachments, I love how easy it is to empty also. I love how well it cleans my floors, both hardwood and carpeting. I will 100% never by another Dyson after using the Shark Rocket!!Kali

Before I say I dislike this vacuum, I want to say I love the Shark brand… This particular model though is not my favorite. Which sucks (or doesn't depending how you look at it) cause I was so excited for a new stick vacuum. I bought my first and only other shark vacuum about 8 years ago and that little sucker is amazing and still works. However it is time for an upgrade. This vacuum is more for hard floors and NOT carpet. I bought the first vacuum on clearance and on a whim, and had never heard of shark before but now thats the only brand I will buy. They are amazing just make sure you read into what they are intended for. I will be returning this one only to buy a different version more suited to my needs. If you have hard floors and want a light weight portable dual use, handheld vacuum this is the one for you! Now I'm wishing I didn‘t have so much carpet in my house. I love the thought of it. But I need something a little more carpet and dog hair friendly.Ashley

Have used this vacuum about 4 times now. Love the lightness. I have two shark vacuums that I love. Getting older though and lifting and pushing the vacuums is not something I enjoy. This shark is so light and has a 25ft cord. Yes, you do have to empty the canister more often than a regular vacuum but it is worth it to me. Great suction power and the swivel head is very helpful. We have a dog that sheds a lot so looking forward to vacuuming now and it picks up dog hair easily. Does not stand on its own but that is ok too. You can mount the top part on the stick for storage.STLgrl

I purchased this from QVC on april 25, 2021, When I got it, I was thrilled–it performed like a dream and I could not imagine having a better vaccum. One year later, the device that holds the unit upright broke; a couple weeks later, the ability to utilize the floor/carpet option failed, so I had only one speed. Today, the brush rolls stopped rotating. I contacted Shark, thinking I had a 3 year warranty, only to find out it is a LIMITED warranty and does not cover the base unit that is experiencing all the problems. I was told they could send me a replacement unit for $95, which is nearly half of the original cost of the unit when I purchased it new. I declined, and was then told that I could have the replacement base unit for half price, as part of the "Limited Warranty." Needless to say, I am disappointed that Shark does not fully disclose it warranty practices. It seems that every time I see one of its infomercials on TV, the President of the company is constantly raving about how Shark stands behind its products. I will have to do some deep thinking the next time I purchase a new vac, as I have felt somewhat betrayed by the organization and its warranty practices.bucksfan

I’ve always heard people talk so highly of Shark Vacuums. I was so excited when I bought this. I was gonna get it home and my floors would be so clean,I’d be one of those people that people would compliment on how clean it was. Now, I’m not one to write scathing reviews and I’m always the first one to say that that one person out of hundreds that gave something one star is probably being dramatic, but Today I have to be the one person, even if y’all are gonna think I’m dramatic. So here we go. Don’t waste your time. This is the worst vacuum I’ve ever seen in my life. And I’ve seen quite a few (my mom had a vacuuming problem as a kid. We would go through one a year because she would wear them out so quick). Anyways where do I begin. It advertises as a pet vacuum. Which was a selling point as I have several cats and dogs. But it only picks up a piece of cat litter if you’re straight on top of it on hardwood floors and forget about it on carpet. As far as hair, it will pick it up from the carpet but it doesn’t suck it up so it leaves chucks of pet hair behind it as if it was Hansel and Gretel going into a forest. If it does manage to pick up the hair, it gets stuck in the hose so any piece of dirt that get sucked up behind just keep packing into the hose. I feel like if it was a person I’d have to give it the Heimlich maneuver it was so clogged. So every time I used it it would get clogged and I would open up the part that’s designed to be the there if something got clogged (I didn’t realize I would have to use it so often) and when I opened it dirt would naturally spew out everywhere so I would clean it out, put it back together, and now I would have to clean up what just spewed out of the vacuum which would just turn into a vicious cycle. This has happened every single time I have used it in the last six months. I’ve finally gotten so frustrated with it that I took it into the basement and slammed it against the cement wall until it was in several pieces. And you know what? I bet know it will work just as good as beforeKristin

I've had a few vaccums over the years but felt it time to invest in a pricer model and am very happy I did. It has great suction. Attachments that work removing fur from my furniture. Use it as a regular vacuum, wand or hand vaccum, with a easy step release from the main attachment. Easy to empty and clean, with cleanable filters, and so far, the main attachment is as advertised and hasn't tangled up with hair. 2 small but surprising features I love are light on the main attachment, and the hinged cord hook. I thought the light was silly at first but I never knew how much I was missing while vacuuming on sunny days or with all the lights on, but the vaccum light really illuminates. While the cord hook rotates 180° to allow removing the cord bundle in one go, versus unwrapping it off of both hooks. I own a rabbit, and the only short coming I have experience is that the main attachment can have difficulties picking up bigger debris like, wood shavings and rabbit dropping. I attribute that to the debris not fitting under the brush than the vaccum not being able to suction it up. Regardless it still deserves 5stars as I love this vaccum and would buy it again.Kara

absolutely hate it! For one its very top heavy so doesn't stand up on its own. They do give you an option to purchase the hang hook. The only good thing is without the floor piece it works great. But only comes with 2 extensions which are very short and can't use hand held within without the wand because the dust cup gets in the way. The price you pay is definitely not worth it. Especially since you have to buy the hang hook and any extenders separately off shark website. Bottom line buying a hand held vacuum does the same job without all the "extra" add on's.BS

This vacuum is the best lightweight one I have ever had. I was skeptical because of its size. I wasn't sure it would have the suction or maneuverability I wanted, but it's great. It is totally true that hair will not get wrapped up on the roller bar. The ability to get around and under furniture is just what I needed. You can lift off the handle for a long handled device or a short one to clean furniture or up high. Easy to empty dust cup is a bonus. If I had anything negative to say it would be that I wish it came with more tools.Janet

This vacuum is everything I wanted and more! It's lightweight which makes it easy to manuver. I can't say enough about the Zero M brush roll!! Phenomenal! I have 20 inch long hair with 3 cats and after 6 months of daily use I haven't had to cut a single hair from the roller! That in itself makes this unit worth every penny! The suction… Out of this world!!! It takes up very little space. You can purchase a clip for wall storage or store it on the attached clip on the wand. Cord is quite long so a lot can be accomplished before repositioning somewhere else. I love that it can go from floor to overhead in seconds, convert to a handvac, and back to floors in a flash! Two brush roll speeds let you move from hard floors and area rugs to higher pile carpet with the flip of a switch. The fact that this unit features washable filters is just icing on the cake! I love this vacuum and wouldn't trade it for any other vacuum! I am and will forever be a Shark owner!!C-Lowe

I have a Shark Navigator, gifted to me by my mother as a house warming gift. I've loved it for years but I was getting tired of giving my vacuum a "haircut" because of the bristles and I started to notice it wasnt sucking up all the fine granules from my carpet powder, leaving a gritty feeling. I was comparing other Shark models and decided on the Stratos. Here's my thoughts – Pros: -Powerful suction -3 settings – hard floor, carpet/low pile, and thick carpet/area rug -Easy press power button on handle -Brighter LED light -The power control and setting controls are on the handle, making transition between floor types and ending your cleaning session -Odor neutralizer is a cool feature, like a little febreze pack -Very good at picking up pet hair without kicking it back around or out (we have a cat and a dog) -Has powerfins and velvet roll, so it doesnt beat up hardwood floors and really does clear hair wrap (no more haircuts!) -The dust bin is much easier and less dirty; push down to release and back up to close the bin. No more grabbing the bottom of the bin over the trash to dump out -Gets right up to the baseboards -Wand and handle do not scratch my floors when moving it along perimeter of rugs or tight spaces Cons -A bit heavier than my previous Shark vacuum -Has a high pitched whine when running -LED light turns off when upright to use wand or handle (I liked this feature on my Navigator because I could get under dressers with the wand and still have it illuminated to see fine particles or dust) -Vacuum head is a bit clunky, doesnt get under small areas such as under dishwasher lip or bottom of counters; luckily the wand is about to do so Overall, this is a very good vaccum and has powerful suction. As a pet owner, it is perfect and is a big upgrade from my older Shark model. The odor neutralizer is a cool feature but not enough to make the switch if you already have one with the anti-hair wrap roller and/or power fins. But if you want something that is powerful, doesnt beat up your floors and can pick up even the smallest bits of dust dirt or pet hair, definitely make the upgrade to Stratos!ald915

The package I purchased includes the Upright vacuum, HairPro self-cleaning Pet Power Brush, duster crevice tool, upholstery tool, odor neutralizer cartridges, and a 5-year warranty. Pros: 1. Handle can be detached from the base to be used with the attachments. 2. Powered lift away where in we can detach the canister and use the vaccum like a stick vac is amazing. This helps us to reach high places like cleaning the dirt in the roof or fan blades while holding the canister in our hand. Also it is easy to vaccum the floor with the canister in the hand so that the vaccum doesn't feel heavy. Since I have back problem, I usually had issues in the past with Dyson Animal 2 vaccum as it felt very heavy and there is no way the canister can be detached. SHark has did an excellent job in fixing this problem which the other competitors have failed to fix. 3. Increased dust capacity of 1.48 quarts is a a big upgrade which helps us keep running the vaccum across the entire house without having to empty the canister multiple times. 4. Light – It is easy to clean under the table or furnitures or bed with the light on the rollers. My Dyson Animal 2 did not have this feature and i find this feature really helpful. 5. Completely Sealed technology combined with the HEPA filter which filters particles down to 0.3 microns which prevents the dust we vaccum from circulating in the house. 6. Duo clean head is a patentend brushroll that combines soft roller and a traditional roller into the same floor nozzle. 7. Ability to control the suction power on the handle – This is a unique feature for upright vaccum. I have seen this on some of my cordless vaccums that I had in the past. I like this feature as i can choose the suction power depending on how dirty the carpet/floors are. 8. Powered Pet tool attachment is small but powerful. It does pick up the human hair without being tangled. Which i am pretty sure will work for Pet hair too. Tests: 1. Cleaning the hair – I tested this by vaccuming the entire house. Stratos did an amazing job of picking up all the hair and left the carpet look very clean. When I turned the vaccum over i found almost no hair underneath. It came up pretty clean. This was not the case with my Dyson Animal 2 vaccum. I had to clean up the human hair every single time. If I clean it may be once in a month, the brush roll will stop spinning after an year or two and there will be loud sound from the vaccum. Stratos did not have any of those problems as there was no hair present in the brush roll which saves atleast 5 to 10 min every single time. This is a big deal for me and I love my Stratos just for this. Although it is recommended to eject the front soft roller and clean the stuff that gets stuck as part of regular maintenance. 2. Cleaning around the edges of the wall – The Stratos did an excellent job in picking up the smaller pieces of food that was present close to the wall without having to use the crevice tool. 3. Strongest suction of any upright vaccum in the market – I tested this by cleaning the particles stuck between cracks/gaps in the floor – Stratos was as strong as my Dyson Animal 2 in picking up the food particles stuck between the gaps in the floor or mat. I really love the powerful suction of Stratos. It does indeed have the strongest suction like Dyson. But not sure if they are both the same but i am pretty satisfied with the suction power of Stratos. 4. Cleaning under the furniture – Stratos is able to clean under the low-clearance furniture by removing the Powered Liftaway and using the head like a stick vac. I was able to cleani under the table that had around 8-inch clearance quite easily. One can even twist the handle to swivel the head in this mode. 5. Cleaning the cereals – This came up clean with few attempts especially the thicker cereals put up a bit of fight but there were no flying particles. The ejections did happen but it was minimal and i was happy that there were no flying particles. Suction is pretty impressive. 6. Cleaning the fan blades – Multi angle dust brush is my favorite. It helps to reach the fan blades by still maintaining the impressive suction. Unlike other vaccums where the dust flies around when cleaning the fan blades, this one did an excellent job of cleaning the fan blades with no dust flying around. Cons: There is only one con that i can think of which is the Odor Neutralizer. It did emit a clean and fresh smell while running the vaccum (unlike other vaccums) which is a plus but that smell was mixed with the usual vaccum exhaust smell. I would say the odor neutralizer works but does not really completely neutralizes the smell. I think Shark will be improvising on this in their future models.Nataraj

I have had several Shark vacuums over the years and have always had nothing but love for the Shark brand. This Shark corded stick vacuum does not disappoint and lives up to my expectations from such a reputable company. Out of the box it comes with all the necessary attachments you think you would need to keep a clean living space. Taking out all the attachments and the base I could tell that it was going to be a very lightweight appliance and fit my needs perfectly. It was simple and straightforward to assemble that I just quickly snapped together the primary base and suction home with one simple click. It comes equipped with a very long power cord that allows for optimal travel when cleaning without having to unplug numerous times in order to get the job done. It has a somewhat gimmicky odor neutralizer freshener that you simply plug in and twist to get the level of freshness that you desire. It does smell good and works as it should, but I say gimmicky because it is essentially a plug in air freshener attached to the vacuum to blow fresh smelling fragrance when in operation. I/m not knocking it by any means as it does work, just do not know for how long it lasts. Also coming with this vacuum is the furniture attachment and crevice cleaning tool. All easily attached with a simple click here, click there, and your off to go. What makes this vacuum great is the power you get from a corded vacuum but the light weight maneuverability of a cordless stick vacuum. This thing is very powerful and easy to clean with the clear snap dust canister. It has both a sponge filter, also easy to clean, and an aluminum mesh filter similar to a coffee filter. It has two settings for hard floors and carpet. When the setting is changed, it either activates or deactivates a second powerful fin brush for extra cleaning power. There is also a bright led light on the front but is not very useful because it only lights a small area directly in front of the vacuum. For me at least this was not a helpful feature because I usually clean in well lit areas. I do see it being useful if you are ab le to fit it under your furniture to clean. When not in use, this vacuum is pretty much self contained for easy storage. You are able to detach the suction base and sit on the vacuum floor base with a hidden slot. The hose tube has an attachment for the crevice tool and furniture tool. But then there is no place for the handheld vacuum base which was kind of a disappointment for me. It seems there is always that 1 tool that does not have a home for the self storage which ends up making that one piece easy to lose. Overall, other than the few minor short comings of storage and the gimmicky add ons, I feel this vacuum is a functional and worthy purchase for the home consumer. Very light weight, powerful, and versatile cleaning.Section8ght

This is the newest vacuum in my lineup (I have both the Vertex upright and Vertex cordless and have had the Apex models in the past as well), and it fits right in. Shark has nailed it with the DuoClean and PowerFins design. The two brushrolls work wonderful together and I have yet to see any hair tangles in any of the models I have (the prior Apex Zero-M would occasionally have some hair wrap). You can tell that this Rotator is built cheaper than the Vertex upright, but that leads to a reduction in weight which makes the Rotator a breeze to move around and carry around. Lately I have been taking the Rotator with me to my cleaning jobs and I would say it cleans pretty close to the Vertex upright. I never really use the Powered Lift-Away feature on the Vertex upright and have only used the Lift-Away (non-powered) feature on this Rotator once. The vacuum is light enough to move around without worrying to remove the pod and then you must make sure it is placed back on the floor nozzle correctly, that was a pain. The dust cup is sufficient for medium jobs, but needs to be emptied for larger jobs. I love the HEPA filtration on all of the models that I have, it feels good to know that the air coming out of the vacuum is cleaner than the air that went in. I sometimes but the baking soda carpet deodorizers to help freshen the smell that comes out of the HEPA filter, and it lasts quite awhile and the box is only $1 at your local retailer. If the Vertex upright is too heavy for you, try this Rotator, it cleans about just as well as the Vertex and it is much easier to maneuver. The floor nozzle really wants to "run away" from you, so be aware of that (I have seen this on all of their DuoClean models, it gives you an arm workout when vacuuming which I don't mind but I can see how it could be bothersome to some). The Rotator, and all of Shark's vacuums are quite easy to assemble and the parts click together to ensure the proper connection. The cord is the same length as the Vertex and I can easily vacuum the majority of my home without moving the cord. This model, like the Vertex, lacks the LED light on the hand nozzle (as was the case on the prior Apex model, please Shark bring that back!). I am very happy with this purchase and can't wait to see what Shark will come out with next.jkeis862

I loved this vacuum at first until this major design flaw which will end up costing me hundreds over the years. We had this for almost a year, then this tubing broke at both the top and bottom in front of where it connects to the canister and handle. I don't use the handle separately very often, but did so recently to get some cobwebs in the corners of my rooms, which only have 7.5 -8ft ceilings (so not very high). Maybe that's what did it? But this tubing is not nearly as extendable as they claim and caused the unit to fall over due to the lack of extendability. The material is too stiff, leading to this vulnerable areas at the curves right near the connecting points, which split apart. Upon putting in a warranty claim, they said this part was not covered due to "wear and tear". To me this should not happen in less than 1 year and is a design flaw. Luckily Customer Service was great and is replacing it for free "this one time." However, now I have to anticipate paying $70 per year to replace the part as I expect this may happen again annually. That seems quite expensive for the part alone, and this is obviously a design flaw when I rarely have use for the tube extension. I would really like shark to make these parts more affordable as a result, and fix the design for the future. I love so many things about the vacuum but I could not recommend it due to this issue alone, and the added expense of such replacement parts over time. I would expect more from an expensive quality vacuum. I was praising this vacuum to friends so much before this, but my balloon just popped about it as a result of this tubing issue.kbmom

We have 17 dogs 3 cats and 2 kids. Got this vacuum as a gift to try to tame the constant mess, particularly without destroying the vacuums parts constantly. It sucks up any and all dirt (maybe with several passes, but thats ok.) But the way the canister and filter system work, a significant amount of regular DIRT (drug in by the dogs paws) bypasses the canister where it hits the 2 washable filters. Those are clogged up within minutes of cleaning up after a muddy day. If those filters get too clogged, dirt sucks into the motor, then blows out into the HEPA filter. While this is how it’s designed to keep dirty air from blowing out, I’ve owned this exactly 2 months and washed the filters countless times already. Despite this care though, the motor has already developed a whine from stress. Something about the design really needs redone to keep more dirt in the cup than trying to blow through the filters. I’m already going to have to see about getting it repaired.Mneighoff

I'd been using an older version of this vac for 3 yrs at a vacation rental and decided it was what I wanted for my own home. I've used many vacs and mostly hated all of them, even the expensive Dysons and Mielles some clients had. I love that you can detach the power floor head by pressing a lever with your foot (this was the deciding feature for me), and the large debris cup is easy to empty with no need to poke around to get hair out. Filters are easily washable, and the cord is extra long. It’s a bit loud, and a bit too heavy for me for extended over-head cleaning, but these cons are far outweighed by all the pros. It’s also very well designed (like a removeable plate for access to the brush roller) and comes with lots of attachments.Housekeeper

I purchased this 6 months ago and use it at least once a week and it is a powerful little vacuum. However, I have started looking for something to replace it. I am old and my upper body strength is not what it use to be. This unit is too top heavy causing me to frequently switch arms. In addition, because it is top heavy, you have to turn it off and lean the dusty dirt container against something very stable if you want to move a chair or such, because it will fall. There is no letting it run for a few seconds unattended – it will fall or take off on you. It's a great working machine, but uncomfortable and inconvenient.cgray

Vacuum: 5 STARS: I have the Shark Rocket Deluxe Pro with all the accessories, a Lifetime Warranty & the Shark Steam Mop. OUTSTANDING! Bought this well over 5 years ago; 4 kids and vacuuming twice daily. No Complaints! -Customer Service: Maybe 2 STARS: The first couple times I called was great, never again since then! I just called in the past couple weeks to have the Handle Part replaced due to my electrical cord shorting out where the cord comes out of the unit. The woman I talked to couldn't find her way out of a wet paper bag! I just opened my shipment and I was sent a base for a Ninja Product!!! WHATS THE POINT OF THE MODEL NUMBER IF IT ISNT GONNA HELP THE IDIOT ON THE PHONE?! My 5 year old could have done a better job navigating the part I need! It's Friday Night, which means I have to wait until MONDAY in order to speak to ANYONE about getting the Correct Part Ordered!Tiff

I received this vacuum for Christmas, and have been using it daily for about three months now. I really wanted to love this vacuum, but I don't. The main issue I have is with the self-cleaning brushroll: Sure it doesn't tangle, but that would require it to actually pick up fur in the first place. This vacuum adamantly refuses to pick up any fur that isn't just sitting loose on the surface of the rug…which is deeply unhelpful. The roll just wipes fur along, without doing anything to agitate the carpet. I have used the entire battery life of this vacuum on my single living room area rug, just to still need to use my rubber broom. For a vacuum that costs >$300, this is extremely disappointing, and considering the vacuum is called the "pet pro," I truly don't understand why this vacuum simply cannot handle fur in any regard. My second problem with this vacuum is that it leaks dust from every single joint and seam the entire time I'm using it. Who wants to be covered in dust from vacuuming? Not I. Additionally, the wand itself clogs constantly in a way that's very difficult to clean out. In fact, most of this vacuum is difficult to clean, outside of changing the filters. I have two cats and a lab mix who sheds like it's his mission on earth, and frankly, this vacuum just does not cut it.LindseyJoy

I've never made a purchase that I've been more disappointed in. The vacuum worked fine the first couple of times now every time is vacuum my house I have to unclog the machine from the many many many potential clog spots. I never once had this problem with our previous dyson vacuum. I have a golden retriever, so yes, having to maybe unload the vacuum is to be expected however for a product that supposedly specializes in pets, it does a TERRIBLE job. I've had to take apart the base of the bottom when that gets clogged, the shaft of the vacuum comes apart and now hair seems to get clogged making the base of the vacuum essentially worthless. I am so so so bummed and wish I would have returned this while I had the chance. DO NOT PURCHASE THIS PRODUCT IF YOU WANT A PRODUCT THAT ACTUALLY PICKS UP DOG HAIR.Megan

I absolutely love that it is cordless. I loved the black friday price… i think it was $159 or $179 something like that . WAY under the price for a dyson. I absolutely love it. I have 2 dogs and 1 cat all whom shed ALOT. I use this vacuum daily, several times a day and have not had any issue with the battery. Keep in mind i mentioned having a little zoo of animals, so the first month i had to take the machine apart to be able to remove clogged hair on the long stick. The instructions dont really tell you how to clean it. There is more than just emptying the basket. To avoid it getting clogged, i now try to blow out all the hair in the tubes Atleast once a week. Only negative i would mention is I wish it was a bit stronger and wish it gave an option on height. For example if there is a leaf on the floor it will not suck it in becase the vacuum in not high off the ground to pick it up. I believe the dyson is a tad stronger but its not worth paying $400, when i can just use this one for under $200. I do not regret purchasing this at all. My house feels cleaner and its super easy to use.If you find it on special buy it!Kelly

I bought this to replace our old Dyson V6 Animal Cordless. I read many reviews videos for research. I had a Shark Navigator Pro before and I know Shark makes a good vacuum, so I was excited to try this. It seemed great. It went together easily and the crevice tool did well between the couch cushions and around the edges of the house. I liked the flexible arm that let the vacuum bend to get really far under furniture like my tables and sideboards. It was easy to empty the canister and easy to use. After using the vacuum about 30 minutes, a clog developed in the first joint where dirt from the head goes into the tube to take it up to the canister. This clog (half of which is pictured) was so big it extended from the opening of the vacuum suction hole on the bottom of the head, all the way up to where the head attached to the main long arm. After looking into the vacuum head's mechanics, I found that there are three "lock screws" on the underneath that allow you to take off the bottom guard piece to access the suction tube, which means Shark knew this was a problem and they "fixed" it by giving the consumer more work. I was able to use a cat wand toy to shove through the bottom to push the clog out the other side. This mess pictured on my couch was the result. As someone who has severe dust and environmental allergies, I don't exactly want to play with clogs of my allergens in order to get my vacuum running. I also have a large house, two long haired Siberian cats, four teenagers, and a job. The LAST THING I have time for is housework and messing around with crappy vacuums. For the price point, I'd expect this vacuum to actually work properly, and not take a ton of work to use it. The entire thing felt wobbly when fully connected and used to vacuum floors, so I didn't see the expected excellent quality of materials or workmanship for the price point either. Furthermore, as several reviewers stated the vacuum did shock me multiple times with static electricity buildup, which was annoying. Another con to this vacuum is that when I was vacuuming my couch where the cats lay, it wouldn't pick up all the cat fur regardless of how many passes I made. The suction just wasn't powerful enough, or maybe the static buildup offset the suction, gluing the cat hair to the couch in dreadlocked strands. Besides all this, the vacuum was very heavy and bulky. This thing will be going back tomorrow, and I'll be placing my order for the Dyson V11 Animal. I'd rather pay twice as much and know for a fact that my vacuum will work when I need it to, how I need it to. Save yourself the headache and don't get this Shark Vertex Cordless vacuum.MandieSue76

I purchased the Shark Vertex Cordless Stick Vacuum to use primarily to clean the floor near and around my bird cage. Every morning I let my parrot out of her cage, where she sits on the Playtop, and also on a perch mounted outside the cage. She creates quite a mess because seeds drop onto the floor, and some feathers. Getting my corded vacuum out just to cleanup around her cage was a bit of work, so I decided that a cordless vacuum would be the perfect solution. What I love about this vacuum is that it folds down for easy storage, and I can fit it in the room close by the cage. It's very easy to operate, and easy to empty the dust cup. The swivel powerhead with lights works great. It comes with several attachment tools, however, when you remove the power head to use the attachments, the suction power is not as strong. For my use, having this cordless vacuum is still the perfect solution, but I will still be using my corded vacuum for whole house cleaning.DianaNaples

I bought the Shark because I have a corded one downstairs. I needed a vacuum upstairs for my 2 floors, that was light weight and can maneuver pretty well. First off I want to say the "Shark" name is good. This cordless vacuum does not do well with pets. I have 8 cats and cat sand everywhere, the only thing it does is spit the sand out from the back, Has a very difficult time picking up fur as well. You know when you see a piece of fur and the vacuum front just has to go near it to suck it up. This vacuum does not, It just makes it tumble farther. Good for light clean ups but for every week vacuuming, I strongly recommended getting the corded one. It was more power for suction and spot clean ups if you spill rice or oats on floor. To bad because for the price you think it would be worth it. This vacuum is now on our 1st floor where there is very little traffic and pets. Perfect for a formal dinning room or front room that no ones goes in and you need a quick spruce up. Also if you have cats and cat sand, clean filter ever ytime you use it, the dust seems to bog down the performance as well.jsepulvida

absolutely hate it! For one its very top heavy so doesn't stand up on its own. They do give you an option to purchase the hang hook. The only good thing is without the floor piece it works great. But only comes with 2 extensions which are very short and can't use hand held within without the wand because the dust cup gets in the way. The price you pay is definitely not worth it. Especially since you have to buy the hang hook and any extenders separately off shark website. Bottom line buying a hand held vacuum does the same job without all the "extra" add on's.BS

This vacuum is the best lightweight one I have ever had. I was skeptical because of its size. I wasn't sure it would have the suction or maneuverability I wanted, but it's great. It is totally true that hair will not get wrapped up on the roller bar. The ability to get around and under furniture is just what I needed. You can lift off the handle for a long handled device or a short one to clean furniture or up high. Easy to empty dust cup is a bonus. If I had anything negative to say it would be that I wish it came with more tools.Janet

This vacuum is everything I wanted and more! It's lightweight which makes it easy to manuver. I can't say enough about the Zero M brush roll!! Phenomenal! I have 20 inch long hair with 3 cats and after 6 months of daily use I haven't had to cut a single hair from the roller! That in itself makes this unit worth every penny! The suction… Out of this world!!! It takes up very little space. You can purchase a clip for wall storage or store it on the attached clip on the wand. Cord is quite long so a lot can be accomplished before repositioning somewhere else. I love that it can go from floor to overhead in seconds, convert to a handvac, and back to floors in a flash! Two brush roll speeds let you move from hard floors and area rugs to higher pile carpet with the flip of a switch. The fact that this unit features washable filters is just icing on the cake! I love this vacuum and wouldn't trade it for any other vacuum! I am and will forever be a Shark owner!!C-Lowe