I have gone back to a corded vacuum after having an expensive Dyson cordless for 3 very unhappy years. This Shark is a godsend. Comparatively it’s a bit heavier but by 3rd use you don’t notice it. It is quicker, much quieter, picks up far more dirt and bigger pieces – the Dyson would just push them along the floor! I have hard floors and rugs in my bungalow and the cord reaches every nook and cranny once plugged into a central hallway socket and coming out of the top by the handle it doesn’t tangle up. I love the lights on the front which helps to see fluff. Only con is that it doesn’t go under my tv unit which is about 3 inches off the floor. I might think about buying one if the accessory tools that will do this but hey ho it’s no biggie.

This is a fantastic vacuum for it’s size, lightweight and really easy to manoeuvre around and under furniture. The anti hair wrap technology actually works, we have 3 with long hair in the house, plus 2 dogs. I did 5 rooms and no hair was snagged in the brush when I was finished, I was amazed.
The only issue I think I’ll have with it is that when it overheats it automatically shuts off. Which is great, better than burning out the motor, but I only got 2 rooms thoroughly done before it shut off. Overall it’s well with the price, I paid 178.

Bought this for my mum because the upright Dyson is too heavy for her to carry round. It’s perfect for people who are getting on and find normal vacuum cleaners cumbersome. It’s brilliant for pet hair also and the suction is better than the Dyson, but they’re both pretty good

I purchased this as I can no longer use my cylinder vacuum. I tried a Gtech. Returned it as it was not up to the hype. We used a Shark on holiday and loved it I am really pleased not only with its suction but looks and features. Easy to empty dust container, removal of head. Storage has a great function that folds in half so stores in a bottom cupboard. I would advise anyone to buy this product you don’t have to wait for it to charge as the cable is more than long enough to get into any nook and cranny. As someone who has difficulties with my hands it is not a problem, whoever designed the vacuum put a lot of thought into how the user had ease of use , Thank you shark design team.

Great product, easy to use on wooden floors and carpet setting, easy waste disposal, Folds away for easy storage. No need to worry about battery time etc.

Great to use light easy and very powerful only issues it needed emptying a lo

We didn’t realise how inefficient our other cleaner was until we used the shark. It has fantastic suction power and with the extra attachments made light work of the stairs. The 10 metre lead also allowed all the bedrooms and landing to be cleaned without changing plugs

Love my Shark. So lightweight, powerful suction, folds up neatly for storage and easy to empty and clean. I can’t comment regarding cleaning of stairs as I live in an apartment, but I use the hand-held section with supplied tools to clean my wooden blinds, upholstery etc and it is excellent. I also have a Shark Lift Away and would recommend both of these products very highly.

Overall I would rate this 4 out of 5 stars. It’s not as lightweight as I would have preferred, but the suction power is very good and it is astonishing how much dust is collected even when hoovering a rug every other day. Unfortunately it doesn’t stand up right on its own, but it’s because it folds in half, so it can be stored in a low cupboard etc. I don’t like the way this feels on lino/wood compared to my other hoovers (henry, dyson v6 cordless) and it feels a bit like a buggy with wheels that turn everywhere, but it does seem to be very powerful on carpets. The accessories don’t click in like they do with my dyson, however, as this was available on 5 monthly payments and free prime delivery and sold by amazon at a reduced price of 150, I feel that overall it was worth the money.

his is great,never seen so much detritus removed from carpets and rugs.its easy to use and very maneuverable thanks to the swivel head,amazing how carpets and rugs feel different after using this vacuum,i love it,cant praise it enough

I like it. It’s very powerful and not loud. My girls are always doing their hair – hair is left all over my rug and carpetthis shark picks up all the hair and chews it all up hence, no hair is left stuck in the roller brush. It is a little heavy and can’t stand on its own but otherwise it does the job properly and fast plus it has a long lead and folds down nicely for storage. I think it is better than dyson !

I ordered this vacuum cleaner as I am in the process of moving houses and wanted to make sure I clean very well prior to moving my things in. I was surprised by the suctioning power and all the different heads as well. I love that it coms with a 10m wire as it give me freedom to clean more than one room at a time. It is very straight forward to use and is simple to clean.
I do recommend this vacuum cleaner if you are due for an upgrade. One thing I didn’t like is how small the vacuum bin is, I suppose if you have carpets you will have to empty it pretty much after every room, other than that it is great.

This is the first time I have brought a shark product and I have to say I am very impressed. It is a great hoover. It is lightweight, easy to use, and looks great with the rose gold trim. It folds up so it is compact for storage. I was a little sceptical about the anti hair wrap as I have really long hair and it has always been an issue but I have to say it worked fantastically and hair no longer gets trapped around the brush roll. The tools that come with it are really useful especially the dog hair one. Also when you are hoovering firstly the suction os really powerful, secondly their is a light at the base so you can see the dirt easier in the corners, and thirdly the dirt is separated into two parts of fine dust and larger dust so if you inadvertently hoover up something you shouldn’t it is easy to retrieve. I would definitely recommend this.

should have got one sooner, I was fed up trying to get the hair out of my normal hoover, especially as it is fairly long now, but this had solved the problem. Great movability and easy for an arthritic old lady to use. Fits away nice and tidy, and a lovely long cord which allows me to hoover the whole bungalow without having to keep unplugging and moving the plug somewhere else. I prefer the corded one as I once had (not a Shark) battery one and found it a nuisance to keep having to charge it up and in the end the battery just gave out. Cannot comment on the stairs bit as I obviously do not have any.

I absolutely LOVE this hoover! We hoovered with our ordinary hoover yesterday and this is what the shark picked up today. So easy to use and it feels a bit heavy at first but soon get used to it. Amazing value for money

Obviously the tank is quite small. Much smaller than the Dyson cordless stick. But it’s quickly emptied and on balance I’m very pleased with it. I can do my whole apartment without having to unplug i

This is my second shark they are top class in my book no complaints. If i had one bad thing to say is the lack of attachments you get with i

looks a great hoover, though no good on rugs (ones with a pile), standing up is a no go and should have option to lower handle as I am not a tall person.

Fantastic for people who own pets
Love the fact it splits hair/fur from dirt/dust
It’s quite heavy but very easy to
manoeuvre so don’t be put off with that comment.
In the time my family have been using this, everyone has been truly impressed by its power and ability to lift dirt from a freshly hovered area with one of the competing companies Henry/Dyson v8 absolute.

I highly suggest getting one of these if you have a family and pets as it truly does do it all, making your home look and smell a lot cleaner.

Ease of switching between carpet and hard floor and that the end comes off easily to change to a different one or use tube to get into edges. The cord length is good and easy to put away. Powerful because it is electric rather than battery. Nice colour!

It’s nice, compact and very good suction, long cord. The only thing is that you have to empty the waste part after every room. I have a dog and 2 cats so it’s perfect but it fills up quickly! Very happy with it otherwise.

I’ve always been a Dyson person , but after seeing this in action I decided to buy one , now I’ve binned the dyson , this shark out performs the dyson in nearly every way, its suction power is excellent, and the duo head cleaner is marvellous only down side is the small dirt collecto

Brilliant machine wanted one for upstairs and its very effective.

I’ve never really owned a ‘quality’ vacuum cleaner before due to my previous address being mainly hard floor. Following many reviews into makes and models I decided to go for this ‘stick’ shark vacuum in the corded option. The suction was brilliant and actually embarrassing how much dirt and hair it brought up despite vacuuming with a previous (substandard) appliance. It was so easy to assemble and use, compact, easy to take apart for like use for high areas and handheld for stairs etc. Slightly heavier that I’d have thought but not anything that personally put me off. Although it is plug in it has a long cord and for me personally it is easier not having to rely on it charging for use next time, the cord doesn’t cause me an issue and suits me just fine

Well, we have been using a workshop vacuum for a big shed for the last year as a cheap fix for our old broken vacuum and it was good but had started to leave the odd scratch on the floor. So took the plunge and got his shark! Wow. You know you have truly hit middle age when you are excited about a vacuum, but it’s brilliant. Easy to use, cable is so long! I thought the lights were daft but they actually help highlight dustbin a dark floor so really help! The dust pot (yes it’s about the size of a can of beans) is small so be prepared to empty after each use but it’s also really easy to empty! Sucks really well! Easy to break into parts for stairs or the car as it’s a full size and handheld in one. It’s snaps in half for storage which is class and takes up no room in a cupboard. Really impressed with this. Well done Shark

Excellent Vacuum cleaner. Easy to use. Very pleased and would recommend it 100%.

So nice to get a new hoover, I’ve been hanging on with my cordless (D) for a few years because of the cost but it was absolutely rubbish, suction really terrible – this is why we chose a corded vacuum for maximum suction, this Shark is amazing! It has a really long wire 10m so I can get all over the house without keep swapping plugs – the detachable is easy and light to use! I’d never go back to a cordless they just don’t have the suction power!! Plus you turn on button, you don’t have to hold it pressed in as you hoover like the cordless (D). Only design fault/grumble is the wire/cord goes into the end of the handle and can slightly get in the way!

I love my shark!!! I was struggling with my old vac because it was so heavy i couldnt hoover the whole house without being in pain. Now i can hoover even the stairs and under the sofas with ease. The little collector is easy to empty and i can do the whole house without needing to rmpty half way. I love the fact that it folds in half for smaller storage. Its no way near as loud as anyother hoover ive had so the dogs don’t bark at it!! Also it has little head lights which are so cute. It maneuvers really well and fits into small corners. Oh and changing to hand held is a simple click. Honestly can not fault this amazing little dude

I would like to say I am over the moon with my hoover I give it a 10 out 10 .

It is light and easy for me to use. My main reason for buying was the anti hair wrap. This is brilliant! I have long hair. First vacuum cleaner which has coped!

Great suction, and the hair remover thing actually seems to work! (My partner has long hair and moults everywhere LOL – long line of clogged up hoovers!) This one doesn’t even flinch.

Always having had a Dyson, was concerned about changing however this vacuum is fantastic. Lightweight but with great suction, easy to use – cable stretches around entire ground floor of house so no need to change plugs. Simple to turn to hand held and back again. Easy to empty, no fiddly catches as buttons sturdy and easy to use. Would highly recommend

Shark are the best vacuum cleaners around. Got rid our 2 Dysons and replaced with 2 Sharks they are so much more powerful.

I’m really pleased with this Shark cleaner and I can’t stop hoovering! It is very satisfying to see so much dirt and pet hair in the cleaner and not on the carpet.

Having previously used a Dyson I found the Shark similarly intuitive but even easier to use once the instructions were consulted. The dust box is small, I might empty it twice in a room but we have 2 long haired dogs, a cat and 3 long haired people!

The cleaner is very flexible, manoeuvres easily and is lighter than it looks as it is quite tall. That said I find it comfortable to use. I find it slightly irritating that it doesn’t free stand but it folds down easily for storage and it will lean against something if you have to stop mid hoover.

The suction is great and I don’t want to be unkind to the old Dyson but the Shark can hoover the hairs right up to the edge. Before I would have removed them by hand or got the nozzle out. I would recommend this cleaner especially if you have hairy pets.

I am very impressed with this vacuum cleaner. It is my first stick vacuum having had several Dyson uprights before now. I need something lighter and easier to manoeuvre yet powerful enough to remove dust and allergens. This Shark fits the bill.
It comes in three main parts out of the box, the floor head, the wand and the motor handheld vacuum part. They very simply click together and the included instructions show very clearly what to do. The cable is a generous 10m long meaning I can get around several rooms without changing sockets.
The power button is within easy thumb reach when holding the vacuum and is a natural and easy click on and off. There are two settings for carpet and hard floor/rugs which are selected via a button next to the power.
I was amazed how quiet the vacuum is. My old one is deafening by comparison. Another plus in the shark’s favour.
I wanted to test the anti-hair wrap as I have long hair which always gets wrapped around vacuum brushes, so I emptied my hairbrush onto the carpet. The instructions say you might see some hair wrapped around the brush at first but that these disappear as you vacuum. There were indeed a few hairs wrapped around when I first vacuumed the hair up, but these had disappeared by the time I finished vacuuming the room. Amazing! I was also concerned that something so small would not have the suction power to pick up all the dust so I went over the room again with my Dyson. There was nothing left on the carpet for the Dyson to pick up. All dust, allergens hairs and debris had been collected by the Shark. In fact, I think it did a much better job than I’m used to.
At first, I found it a bit peculiar using the shark as the weight, such as it is, is in the hand. The floor nozzle is very manoeuvrable and moves from side to side with a twist of your wrist holding the handheld vacuum. Much easier than pushing and pulling an upright back and forth. After a few minutes, I was flying around the room, getting under furniture and into tight spots with no problem. The floor nozzle is not very wide so I was able to get between things into previously inaccessible places. When I had finished, the dust cup was easily removed and emptied. As with most of the different features on this Shark, pressing a button or two gets it done. I like the small dust cup. It easily fits inside the top of the kitchen bin for easy emptying with no dust escaping onto the floor.
It is very easy to change from using the whole Shark to just the wand, minus the floor nozzle, or to just the handheld vacuum and back again. this means I can go from vacuuming the carpet to the cornicing in a split second or to the handheld for furniture or stairs equally easily.
The two tools supplied with this model are enough for doing edges,(crevice tool) upholstered furniture and mattresses, curtains etc and even dusting cornicing and large surfaces with the combined multi-surface tool. The brush part unclicks to reveal a tool brilliant on fabric covered in pet hair or stairs. I would like to have a duster tool though, so I can dust between things and delicate items, which is apparently available for this model. There is nowhere on the Shark to hold the tools. they have to be kept separately. That’s a bit of a shame. It means they have to be carried into each room instead of being mounted on the machine for quick access. Another thing I would like is the cord to have a swivel fitting so it can spin. As it is, it sticks up rather awkwardly at the top of the hand held vacuum. That is a really minor niggle though.
I found the flexi wand amazing . Press a button to release it and the wand breaks in half so the carpet nozzle can easily slide under furniture without having to bend your back. So much easier then I am used to. The carpet nozzle is very flat and can get under very low furniture. The only place it couldn’t reach was under wardrobes with bun feet. There is apparently an accessory tool for getting under appliances which would do the job though. That’s two extra tools I need! The trouble is, I can’t find them on the shark website to order.
The stair tool did a very good job, but the carpet nozzle is so small and easy to twist and turn, I used it on the stairs. Much easier than going over them with the hand-held and attachment and sucks up everything. I also noticed the carpet nozzle really cleans right to the edges. By the time I had finished, the carpets were cleaner than they had ever been with very little effort. I also tried it in the porch which has a tiled floor, using the hard floor setting. It did a marvellous job and sucked right to the edges, simply gliding over the tiles.
I am absolutely delighted with the Shark. I think it is brilliant. I would like a couple of extra tools to complete the setup.
To conclude, the shark does a fantastic job sucking up dust from carpets and cleaning hard floors. It is lightweight and very easy to manoeuvre. It even has headlights to shine a light on dust in dark corners! I mustn’t forget to mention the fact that the whole thing folds in half for storage. It can fit into a small cupboard or under the stairs. It has to be folded over when not in use as it cannot stand up on its own. It is too top-heavy. It looks stylish too in black with purple accents. I love it. It really is a wonderful machine and I am so glad to own one. If you register with shark, you get a free 5 year parts and labour guarantee.