a better alternative to Dysons with more powerful suction but heavie
We have 2 Dyson V8 vacuum cleaners at home, but we found that they do not give a thorough clean to our carpets. We tried out this Sharp and found it has very powerful suction, each run of this over our reasonably cleaned carpets can still pick up a quarter bucket of dust. Very impressive. We love it.
issues:
1. heavy compared with Dyson. Sharp should consider doing a Wand without the bending feature, just a simple wand like that of Dyson as this will reduce quite a bit of weight for people who do no need this feature like myself.
2. the battery only lasted around 10 minutes when in full blast. spare battery is not on sale at present. suggest to do this soon and als should lower its price to match the Dyson battery. (Currently, it is twice the price of Dysons)

Had to right a review
I bought the IZ201UKT pet hair version in blue. It seems that the reviews of different shark models amalgamate into similar models.
However, the reason for my review is that they were quite mixed and I was in two minds whether to buy.
I have to say, it’s pretty awesome! I didn’t think my house was that dirty, either that or I thought my old trusty plug in was really good and it’s not. Other reviews mention this is heavy and it is but I wasn’t put off by this because we have thick pile carpets so I figured the weight will stop me pushing down so much making it easier and it does. However, those with arthritis may struggle!
The power is perfectly fine, pretty strong actually for a cordless and I saw a photo where someone had cable tied the power boost – this is not needed unless perhaps they were used to a black hole vacuum! (No offense!)
All the extensions were included with a handy bag to store them in.
The battery seems plentiful for day to day hoovering too. I noticed some reviews mention there not being a wall bracket, for us we wanted to be able to charge anywhere as we don’t have space for a wall bracket but it will be down to personal preference.
Overall, it’s perfect for what we need (a secondary upstairs hoover). I would recommend it, it’s built well, meets most desires from a cordless that is affordable!

Great replacement + enhancements!
We’ve had a corded Shark HV320UKT stick since 2018, and it was amazing at first (the power!), but it’s become less convenient over the years (not great for under sofas/tables, loses suction quickly) even though I’ve maintained it well. My BIGGEST pet hate about the old one was THE HAIR! And I was the only one who would get rid of it.

When I got the IZ201 and set it up, it looked too flimsy and small to be able to compete, so I was worried. Charged it overnight and turned it on the next day and just the lack of loud, powerful vacuuming noises made me even more worried. I thought that there’s no way this could compete! I also saw quite a few reviews about the Anti-hair wrap not working as it should. I was starting to get buyer’s remorse!

Well I gave it a go on the hard floor first as we always need to every day (kids – it’s a daily struggle) and to my surprise, it sucked up everything without so much as a sweat, or a do-over. It’s just so quiet in comparison! I did the sofa and it got rid of so much dust too! The flexology is a god-send in my house and it works very well. I like that I can attach the other bits to the long end of the pole for harder/further to reach places. It just sucks up everything, things were looking good, but then came the carpet job…

I’m not going to lie, my carpets are full of my missus’ and her family’s hair when they come to visit (so many girls! So much hair!) and it drives me insane. I literally have to cut the hair out of the old stick with a knife after every extended vacuum. With the new IZ, it was really powerful on the carpet mode, but still comparatively quiet. All the dust was being collected like normal. I was ecstatic to see there was no discernible difference in suction power. Again, flexology and the extended reach came in very handy for the kids’ room (beds, wardrobes in corners, etc!). And the fact that I’m not tethered to a cable is brilliant.

After doing all the rooms, I knew I was going to be disappointed to see all the hairs in the motor head, but lo and behold, there wasn’t a single one – Anti-hair wrap works! This alone is a godsend!

The emptying mechanism is so much easier and less messy than the old stick. The battery lasts longer than I thought it would (I actually got about 35 mins in varied modes) and it’s lightweight for me. I really like its foldable stowaway position (it doesn’t fall over and needs no hooks). Again, cordless is a massive plus! But Anti-hair wrap wins this all day, every day for me!

There’re only 2 things I can say negatively about the IZ. The first is the capacity. I did have to empty the dust bucket twice for the whole house clean – the old stick can comfortably do a whole house without needing emptying, but this is nothing that upsets me. The second is that you have to buy an Anti-hair wrap motorised-head pet tool (30.00) for the stairs to get them real clean. This one irks me a bit more, but the positives greatly outweigh this, so I’ll let it slide!

I know I’m an old man, because I’m so damn excited about this vacuum cleaner – it really is like a sad new gadget/toy for me, but it looks great and does the job fantastically well! Definitely no buyer’s remorse here!

Great replacement + enhancements!
We’ve had a corded Shark HV320UKT stick since 2018, and it was amazing at first (the power!), but it’s become less convenient over the years (not great for under sofas/tables, loses suction quickly) even though I’ve maintained it well. My BIGGEST pet hate about the old one was THE HAIR! And I was the only one who would get rid of it.

When I got the IZ201 and set it up, it looked too flimsy and small to be able to compete, so I was worried. Charged it overnight and turned it on the next day and just the lack of loud, powerful vacuuming noises made me even more worried. I thought that there’s no way this could compete! I also saw quite a few reviews about the Anti-hair wrap not working as it should. I was starting to get buyer’s remorse!

Well I gave it a go on the hard floor first as we always need to every day (kids – it’s a daily struggle) and to my surprise, it sucked up everything without so much as a sweat, or a do-over. It’s just so quiet in comparison! I did the sofa and it got rid of so much dust too! The flexology is a god-send in my house and it works very well. I like that I can attach the other bits to the long end of the pole for harder/further to reach places. It just sucks up everything, things were looking good, but then came the carpet job…

I’m not going to lie, my carpets are full of my missus’ and her family’s hair when they come to visit (so many girls! So much hair!) and it drives me insane. I literally have to cut the hair out of the old stick with a knife after every extended vacuum. With the new IZ, it was really powerful on the carpet mode, but still comparatively quiet. All the dust was being collected like normal. I was ecstatic to see there was no discernible difference in suction power. Again, flexology and the extended reach came in very handy for the kids’ room (beds, wardrobes in corners, etc!). And the fact that I’m not tethered to a cable is brilliant.

After doing all the rooms, I knew I was going to be disappointed to see all the hairs in the motor head, but lo and behold, there wasn’t a single one – Anti-hair wrap works! This alone is a godsend!

The emptying mechanism is so much easier and less messy than the old stick. The battery lasts longer than I thought it would (I actually got about 35 mins in varied modes) and it’s lightweight for me. I really like its foldable stowaway position (it doesn’t fall over and needs no hooks). Again, cordless is a massive plus! But Anti-hair wrap wins this all day, every day for me!

There’re only 2 things I can say negatively about the IZ. The first is the capacity. I did have to empty the dust bucket twice for the whole house clean – the old stick can comfortably do a whole house without needing emptying, but this is nothing that upsets me. The second is that you have to buy an Anti-hair wrap motorised-head pet tool (30.00) for the stairs to get them real clean. This one irks me a bit more, but the positives greatly outweigh this, so I’ll let it slide!

I know I’m an old man, because I’m so damn excited about this vacuum cleaner – it really is like a sad new gadget/toy for me, but it looks great and does the job fantastically well! Definitely no buyer’s remorse here!

Great cordless
So I read several reviews on several websites before I bought this. Its nowhere near as heavy as a standard corded vacuum, much more lighter. Easy to assemble and use, great manoeuvrability as the head swivels easily. The only reason I gave it 4 stars is because it doesn’t stand upright, it falls backwards! You have to fold it in half to stand it independently. I vacuumed 3 double bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, living room, kitchen and hallway all hard floor on 1 charge and there was no loss of suction. The headlight really shows up dirt and dust. It wouldn’t vacuum my deep pile mat as it kept getting stuck and the roller heads stopped turning, but that was resolved by using one of the attachments. The charger is just a mains lead, no charging station or wall mount, but that isn’t an issue for me. Its a lot quieter than a corded vacuum so I thought the suction may not be good but it works just as well. You will need to empty the dust bin after each use as it’s capacity is quite small, again not an issue for me. I am really pleased with my purchase!

Works brilliantly on hard floors. Battery lasts for ages.
Works brilliantly on our hard floors, doesn’t spit things out the front of the brush like our Dyson handheld did. Picks up leaves really well. Also handles carpets very well indeed.
Bigger and heavier than a Dyson handheld but way better at doing the job.
Not so good on stairs unless you buy a different brush head, the supplied one is a bit too large for stairs.
Battery lasts for ages, longer that the Dyson did.
Only minor grumble is that it doesn’t have a charging dock. However it stands ok against a wall whilst charging via the cable.

Shark or Dyso
So i have been using dyson v11 for 2 years now and I had mixed feelings about it but still used it. my husband brought me the new outsized one which cost 700 pounds… i ended up sending it after a week of using it because its suction was so powerful that it kept thinking it’s airway was blocked when used on the carpets and then it would stop working for hours drove me mad…

We sent it back and brought 2 of this cordless vacuum. Cons are battery life is really bad and takes ages to recharge. The bin just opens up so if anything is stuck you got to pick it out yourself not like dyson where you can push down and up . The vacuum doesn’t stand up on its own unless folded.. the function where you can clean under sofa is good if its laminate or stone not good if its carpet. I personally don’t think the light does much. Its head is in werid shape so it does not get corners.

Pros you get 2 batteries. It is very small to store. Its suction is good. Its price is better then dyson.

Overall i dont regret it i think dyson is just overpriced.. yes its suction is good but a problem on carpets.. however shark didnt have that problem

Generally very good but the lack of a proper flex extension accessory is a big minus for me
OK it’s not a dyson v15 nor is it as good as our old miele c3 cylinder but it does a decent job and the battery life is fine.

I don’t find it heavy but I haven’t tried other stick or cordless cleaners.

You may need to use it in turbo mode for other than light duties.

It is also cheap – and has a 5 year warranty so I am happy.

Had it for a few days now and some more thoughts:

– the floor cleaning tool just happens to slide under our sofa ( dfs standard build ) useful in conjunction with the bend mode of the shaft.

– it’s just as well because there is NO flex hose available for this model so that you could use it as a mini cylinder cleaner with a crevice tool at the end.

Slightly disappointed by the latter: it would have been a useful add on. The flex hose that Shark sells will not fit this model. The car detailing kit has a flex hose but it is exactly that – for detailing – not heavier duty work. If you can’t get a straight line of sight to use the crevice tool then tough. I cannot use this IZ201 cleaner to valet a car – can’t get under and around car seats etc.

NOTE: one major advantage of the Dyson V7 etc is that a proper extension hose IS available.

On the anti pet hair claim – it works a bit but like all others that I have tried you still need to untangle hair from the rollers and the bearing at the front often.

The turbo floor cleaner has a tendency to jam on loose fit fluffy carpets – just a minor annoyance.

Still haven’t used a full battery charge – had been wondering about getting a spare battery but no need and they are pricey – about 80 quid.

I still don’t think I should have got a different make of stick/upright cleaner but I notice that you can get a cordless “Henry” which might have been more use to clean car/ caravan but not in the house since we also have a Miele corded which will gobble up anything not nailed down if you let it.

After 2 weeks daily use:

I only would add that it does a reslly good job of picking up right at the edges using the carpet tool.

Switching it to turbo occasionally I find it does a good job of cleaning all but really heavy mess where I would still use a Miele cylinder. In spite of first thoughts, the non turbo mode is quite effective in most situations.

am getting a second battery for convenience – expensive ! but they all are.

Best Hoover so fa
We have used 3 different cordless hoovers so far and this is the best of all. The suction is great and the battery life is longer than the ones we have used before. You can see the difference by how much dust and rubbish it collects immediately.
Also, we have a medium pile carpet on our first floor and our previous hoover was no good for it. the carpet started looking old after using that crap hoover for a year. Since we have bought this Shark hoover our carpet is again looking better. Much much better!

Great as a second vacuum
I keep this vacuum upstairs so I don’t have to carry up my heavy upright. It works very well on carpets including carpeted stairs. I don’t really use it on hard floors. A single full battery is fine for a thorough vacuum of 4 bedrooms and stairs on medium power but you need both batteries if you use the booster speed. The flexible wand is great being able to go under furniture without going down on your hands and knees.
The flexibility of the floor head on the wand – it wanders around a bit- takes a bit of getting used to after a traditional upright. It’s relatively easy to change the heads once you’ve worked out which buttons to press. You have to remember to switch it off if you’re moving furniture to preserve the battery.
At around 4 Kg it’s not particularly light.

The Best Shark Vacume
Been wanting to replace my old other 3 vacuum cleaners for ages & not purchased a new one in over 14 years. Had seen this & liked the concept but it was way to expensive for my budget. Then a week before Black Friday I read a report from Martin Lewis recommending the best Shark deals & where to get them. Thanks to Martin I purchased the model I wanted for less than half price from Amazon. Thrilled to bits. It arrived the next day & couldn’t wait to get it out the box. So easy to put together & there was a little bit of charge on the battery so I was able to try it out straight away. Baring in mind I vacuumed the day before, I was astonished how much it picked up. My dog doesnt shread that much fur but suprising what it picks up & copes with long hair fine with the anti- hair wrap. Its light in weight & makes vacuuming the whole house less of a work out. Easy doing stairs as you only need the top section. It comes with a handy bag for the tools. I love the lights at the front as they show up any dust build up on my ceramic flooring & under settees/bed. Its easy to clean & wipe & wash out the dirt section, something I do at least once a month. Its a fantastic vacuum, really happy with purchase would highly recommend. As its Which recommended I knew it would be good, but its even better than expected & all for less than half the price. Resul

Much better than I expected 👍
Firstly, it is top heavy, but actually once you get the hang of it, its managable. Its like a small excited dog that pulls away from you, so you don’t need any effort, it floats away.
Secondly, it folds down very small and takes up hardly any room.
Suction – I am used to my previous Meile raising up carpets and rugs it was so powerful. This is just as powerful but in a different way…somehow, and can go from carpet to rug easily, cleaning without moving them.

I was amazed by some reviews expecting way too much from a vacuum cleaner. I mean, you do have to pick up some things on your floor first – large items or things that would damage the inside! For dust, hair, paper, tissue etc it is excellent. I missed a small coin and it picked that up, but I doubt the vacuum would last if that was done often at high speed into a plastic collector.
It is relatively quiet and although doesn’t seem too powerful, there was a lot more in the see-thru collector than I expected after one go over my hallway! So its more powerful than it seems.
Takes about 45mins to charge.

Only downside so far is that the main brush is not great at going right to edges, but the accessory does. Stairs are fine with that accessory too.
Because of the weight perhaps not suitable for someone frail doing their stairs.
Overall, I am more than happy. Yay. Good not having leads lying around. Just use quickly and fold down. Sorted.

Thank you Shark
I ordered the Shark IZ320UK cordless stick vacuum cleaner twin battery version through Amazon with a good price but having put it all together my head was spinning but not the motorised floor cleaner brushes that really mattered. What to do? I rang Shark directly and eventually got proof of purchase through to them in a format they could process and a few days later they had sorted out everything and I had a working cordless Shark cleaner. Great customer service, great product now it’s fully functioning (very impressive suction and features) so thank you Shark Ninja!!

Easy to use
My eldest daughter recommended this model to me as she has one, and I have to say it’s a lot easier for me to use than trundling a hose-type vacuum behind me with a cable.
I have only had a it a few days, but so far I am really pleased with it compared to my other battery-powered vacuum and my old cabled machine.
As it happens I don’t have any pets, but I am impressed with the suction and the cleaning properties of this machine so far.

A solid 4/5 vacuum - wouldn't pay full price for it, but not disappointed for £200
I had a Bosch Athlet Serie 6 that I got last Black Friday – it was a nightmare. Difficult to empty and clean, the roller clogged up with hair and the filter with dust so quickly I spent more time with it in pieces rather than actually vaccuming. Literally took less than a year before it broke in half at the joint between the handle and the main unit – first the latch securing the 2 parts cracked and required superglueing together, then the plastic guides inside went (probably from the extra lateral movement after parts started to fail). Eventually the entire mechanism between the 2 parts cracked and failed and it was dead.

The Shark feels much better made straight away, and the dual roller head and better motor definitely pick up more than the Bosch. It’s much easier to make portable and comes with a better range of tools/attachments. I’m not sold on the “Flexible” shaft – really can’t think of enough use cases to justify adding another potential point of failure…. unless you REALLY need to store it in a short cupboard??

Interestingly, after the initial charge and use the battery indicators starting flashing in a way that wasn’t listed in the manual – 1st and 3rd LED’s. Apparently this is because the battery cells need to cool down before charging starts again… Interesting that they don’t make this information available in the book because I was panicking that it was going to be a RMA job!

Exactly as advertised
Powerful suction, easily rid your carpet of all the hair you didn’t know was in there. Intuitive controls and add ons. It folds up small and pretty compact which is also super handy. Had it for a month or so and because there’s no faff to get it out and plug in, set up the hose etc, we’re quite happily whipping it out for little things we would normally have left for the weekend clean. Funny how it being so much easier to use and interact with makes me almost enjoy hoovering.

Great hoove
Had this now for 3 months or so and I can honestly say it is the best wireless hoover we have owned including a vax. My biggest hate of the other two models was hair wrapping around the brush and clogging the parts and the fact that on the backwards motion it would not pick stuff up and on the forward stroke it would push debris around and not suck it it. The shark has none of these issues, there is currently not a strand of hair trapped in the brush, we don’t own a pet but I have 3 long haired woman 🙂 the suction is great and I no longer have to chase debris around the kitchen floor. The weight is a little more than others but not by much to be honest and the pros fully outweigh this. Fully recommend this and very happy so fa

This hoover is the best!
I read some comments that say when you use this hoover for the first time in you house then it’s like your old one didn’t hoover at all. This is exactly how it’s look like. It genius. I’m extremely happy with this purchase. My two friends and sister bought already to. I got it for around four moths now.
Battery last for my two floor , thee bed house.
Suction it’s very good I had three different “good” hoovers before this and I thought they were good till I bought this one.
I use small, extra brush, for stairs as I have to admit it’s little heavy this one so that’s good solution.
I found this great for the floor and carpets- it got special buttons for it.
Compare to my old one I don’t have to take out hair from the brush.
It coming with little tapes with simple instruction that’s will show how to use this.
I can recommend this with my heart.

Knocks Spots Off the Dyso
OK Since Cordless Stick Vacuums hit the Market I’ve Always Had a Dyson, So After reading the Reviews on the Shark Range I Thought id Try it and if No Good Send It Back. Well after 3 Days of using this MACHINE I’m So Pleased i decided to purchase it. The Fact Its Slightly Heavier than the Dyson Model makes it take up more Dirt from the Carpet or Hard Flooring. Battery Life Far Far Out Does the Dyson. Dyson on Full Power gives you Around 6 Minutes Usage this Machine Does Not Really Need Full Power to be Fair and cleans the Whole House Carpets & Hard floor with plenty left on the Battery. Easy to Empty Easy to Charge , Easy to Use and Does a Great Job. I’m Now a Full Convert from a Dyson to this Cracking Machine. So Pleased i paid the little bit Extra and got a Product that Does what its meant to do. 5 Yr Warranty & 2 Years on the Battery once its been registered.

Glides effortlessly across wood carpet and wood
I’m really pleased with this vacuum it picks up everything you want it to it will even hover my Next long haired rug which my G-etc animal only ate up and stopped. It’s a bit heavier than a G-etc but I still think that’s something you can get used to very quickly like I did. I also like the way the head moves sideways so you can get round and through my dining chairs without moving them. The no hair wrap seems to work ok I’ve not found any hair round it yet. I also like the way you can park it while using it by folding it in half this allows you stop hovering to move your furniture which you cannot do with a lot of over stick hovers. I live in a 3 bedroom bungalow and I can hover the entire bungalow (7 rooms and 2 hallways) twice before it needs charging. It’s also very handy with its folding in half for hovering under low tables and any furniture that a normal hover won’t reach, it’s a lot better than I expected and far superior to my G-etc so I differently recommend it.

Best Vacuum cleaner I've ever had.
Can’t think of anything bad to say about this cleaner. Dog hair has always been a problem for me as I have a border collie and she only sheds a lot of hair. Previous cleaners have struggled badly with the dog hair but the shark deals easily with it. On rare occasions, I have to clean the head removal of the roller brush is very simple and replacement just as easy. It handles all floor surfaces with ease and with the car brush set cleaning the car out is very easy. Battery life is good a full charge easily copes with the whole house.

Impressive cleaning but quite heavy
My first ever shark. I do like it and as good as my old stick dyson if not better at cleaning. Came with lots of tools for the stairs as well and uphostry. I like that it bends in the middle to get under tables and furniture. It does weigh heavy though and some of the pine needles from the tree nearby which make its way into the house all the time got stuck in the rotary brush. Charge lasts about 15 mins (Not 40 as advertised) when using the max trigger. Works great on both carpet and hard floor. Build quality is good and I have registred for the 5 year free warranty which hopefully I won’t need but peace of mind if I do.

The best Vaccum you will ever use.
I’ve had 5 Dysons’ of various models.
Always thought they were good vacuums until I purchased the Shark.
The shark is a little heavier than the stick Dyson but so much better.
The anti hair wrap really does work, we are a large family with 2 long haired dogs and it just takes everything, no more cutting off the hair from the bottom!
I use it twice a day and it takes me around 25 minutes to vacuum a 4 bed house.
I have also not found it doesn’t do edges like some people have mentioned.
Nice little bag of accessories too.
The filters are much easier to clean, I just wash them out each week, then once dry put a few drops of Zoflora on them and it always leaves a lovely smell after.
Will never go back to Dyson now.

Not long had it but...
It’s new so no idea how long I’ll be as happy with it as I am now and I am. Never had a cordless before and that in itself is so great, didn’t realise how much better it would be. The suction power is really good, with 4 cats all with thick fur one longhair, all shedding in the summer heat I really notice the difference between this and other hoovers I’ve had and it’s all to the good for the Shark. Easy to do the stairs using the motorised pet hair tool. I bought that separately as was cheaper that way. The charge lasts well but I would advise getting the model that lasts longer. Most of the time it’s fine but sometimes when doing a more thorough clean of the whole house it needs to be recharged before I can finish. I may buy a second battery. The dust needs to be emptied each use but I’m happy with that as is easily done and I’ve been in the habit of doing that anyway. It’s lightweight easy to handle and for me a pleasure to use. I really like the lights on it, they make a difference. To conclude, let me say I’m 71, not as strong or as steady on my feet as I used to be and this small machine has made one at least daily job much easier and more pleasant. I’m sure my house is cleaner too.

Brilliant produc
Love this vac.
Long lasting battery and picks up very well. Love the headlights too, they help you see under furniture. I especially like being able to stand it anywhere because it folds down on its self, other stick cordless vacs have to be leant against something if you need to stop vacuuming while you move furniture etc.
We used to have a Dyson which would have cost nearly 600 to get today’s equivalent. Bought snd returned two different brands before buying and keeping the Shark.
Would highly recommend..

Really good on hard and soft flooring. Turbo function is grea
Great on the stairs – I bought the pet attachment for the stairs and it’s fab.
I’ve got a 4 bed house so bought the extra battery pack, glad I did. If having a quick flick about its fine, but getting in corners, doing skirting boards and those annoying ceiling dangly webs I find having a back up useful. The suction on the boost function is great. My cat sheds continually and it picks up fur no problems.
I find it so much lighter and easier than my corded heavy Dyson. You need to empty the dust chamber more often, but that’s no chore.
I love the flamingo leg action to get under the sofas and coffee table etc!
I’d have like a slide down brush on the crevice tool like the Dyson had but that’s my only criticism.

Amazing product!
I am in love with this vacuum! I have fluffy cats which shed a lot of fur and this vacuum is so easy to use, sucks up all the fur, dust and dirt with ease and is easy to clean. I actually look forward to vacuuming now! The attachments are fantastic and do a great job on the sofa and curtains. It also works very well on hard floors, such as tiles or wooden floors. It goes around corners with ease and folds nicely to be stored in the cupboard without taking up too much space. Definitely worth every penny!

Amazing!
I’ve been struggling for too long with a vacuum that wasn’t fit for purpose and finally decided to splash out on this Shark vacuum. Honestly, it’s well worth the money and I wish I had done it sooner. No more switching plug sockets to move rooms or being unable to comfortably reach corners of the house. The battery lasts more than long enough to do the whole house in one go and the transition from carpet to vinyl floors is seamless. It even has a light on the front so you can see exactly how terrible your previous vacuum was at lifting dust!

By far the best feature of this item is the anti-hair wrap roller. Not only is this saving me time and effort in continually keeping the suction area clear but it removes hair from carpets instantly. It’s an absolute joy to use and even though I will never love doing the vacuuming, the Shark has made this chore infinitely less painful.