Shark Cordless Stick Vacuum Cleaner [IZ320UK] 120 Minute Run Time*, Anti Hair Wrap, Powerfins, Black
Technologies that make a difference
Shark Anti Hair Wrap Cordless Stick Vacuum Cleaner
Pet model. 50% more suction*. Glide from carpets to hard floors with DuoClean, enhanced with new PowerFins. Anti Hair Wrap Technology removes hair from the brush-roll as you clean. Reach, clean and store anywhere. *Versus Shark IZ201UK.
PowerFins – Engineered to pick up more hair**
2 brush-rolls work together in Shark’s DuoClean floorhead. The innovative PowerFins brush-roll digs deep into carpets to agitate dirt and directly engages hard floors for a deep clean.
**Versus Shark bristle brush-roll.
Flexology
Reach, store and charge anywhere. The flexible wand bends so you don’t have to, easily cleaning under low-lying furniture. Fold for compact, freestanding storage. Charge wherever suits you.
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Up to 120 mins run-time†
†When using two batteries consecutively in ECO Power Mode, with non-motorised tool.
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DuoClean + PowerFins
2 motorised brush-rolls draw in hair, large and small debris and lift stuck-on dust from hard floors
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Stairs, sofas & up high
Transform into a handheld vacuum cleaner with 2 attachments for versatile cleaning.
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LED Smart Display
Displays battery life, suction level and selected floor type
IZ320UK
| | DuoClean | |
| | Anti Hair Wrap | |
| | Anti-Allergen | |
| | Converts to portable | |
Pet model | | |
| | Accessories | |
Up to 120 mins† | Run-time | Up to 120 mins† |
| | DuoClean | |
| | Anti Hair Wrap | |
| | Anti-Allergen | |
| | Converts to portable | |
Pet model | ||
| | Accessories | |
Up to 120 mins† | Run-time | Up to 60 mins† |
| | DuoClean | |
| | Anti Hair Wrap | |
| | Anti-Allergen | |
| | Converts to portable | |
Pet model | | |
| | Accessories | |
Up to 120 mins† | Run-time | Up to 60 mins† |
- IZ320UKT
- IZ300UK
- IZ300UKT
| Weight: | 4.58 kg |
| Dimensions: | 24.5 x 26 x 118 cm; 4.58 Kilograms |
| Brand: | Shark |
| Model: | IZ320UK |
| Colour: | Black |
| Colour: | Black |
best cordless I have used.
Great suction and extra items really useful. Knowing how much % of battery is really useful.
best cordless I have used.
Great suction and extra items really useful. Knowing how much % of battery is really useful.
he anti hair wrap works grea
he only thing i disliked about it is that it wont stan up on its own you can not just let go of it while you move or pick somthing up
Great Hoove
Easy to use, lightweight and good suction
No issues with setting up
Brilliant for black lab dog hair.
We have 3 large black dogs. So far, (it’s only been a couple of days) this Shark- IZ320UKT has been great, however the deep cleaning Pet tool, which I thought would be ideal for the stairs was a bit rubbish compared to the dyson it replaced. Looks like we will have to keep the dyson just for the stairs.
Brilliant suction and lightweigh
Glides along carpet, lightweight with brilliant suction. Battery lasts up to 30 minutes on normal setting.
Brilliant addition to current Vacume
Brilliant device relatively quiet and that doesn’t scare the cats
Simply amazing
I really love this machine. I have been using it for the last 2 weeks. It is so powerful. I emptied the dirt bucket today for the first time. And the best part: it has a special way of catching long hair, which makes it easy to empty. I wish I bought this earlier. Thanks for the great product.
Brilliant vacuum cleane
Excellent power on carpets or wooden floors. Easy to use and manoeuvre around obstacles
Light Weight but powerful
The Shark cordless vac is very adaptable and comes with tools .The top section can be taken off to allow it to be used for vacuming the stairs or car. It has variable power levels from eco to booster and has a 60 minute run time with the battery supplied and recharges in about 4 hours. Very pleased with it so far .
Nice piece of ki
Lightweight. Compact and like all Shark products well designed and easy to use. Battery life is reasonable. Take care to follow initial charge and discharge instruction. They are important if you want the battery to last.
My wife likes it!
My wife likes it – and she’s fussy! Apparently even the “anti hair wrap” feature seems to work as advertised. We no longer lug a mains powered vacuum around the house tripping over the lead every few minutes.
I'm unsure how durable it will prove to be
I really like the dual battery feature – it has already proved necessary in my house (a fairly standard size 3 bedroom with study and large hobbies room. The only thing I’m concerned about is that we have an uneven stone floor downstairs, and while it picked up dust well it shows evidence of tine chips on the underside of the main “foot”, even after the first use.
Brilliant!
I love this! Good quality product all round. Easy to use, I don’t find it heavy at all, good clean in my house which is a 2 bed bungalow, does it on one charge. I like that emptying the dust collector is a smooth and easy process. In fact all the parts are easy to fix and use. Also, no smell in the air after use, which means of course, no emission! It’s just great.
Easy to use
The unit is light and easy to use.No more unwinding cables before using.The head can get into smaller spaces than a conventional vac
Best hoover we’ve ever owned!
The suction power of this hoover is amazing! It’s like it actually wants to hoover for you, glides along carpet and hard floors perfectly. The handheld options make it great for stairs, and the flexology part of the stick itself means it’s great and getting under things like tables and chairs. Without a doubt the best hoover we have ever owned!
Love this
Great vacume for small house a second battery is a must better than it’s rival
You don’t get hair-wrap on the rollers!!!
We usually buy Dyson. We’ve had 3!! Not any more!! Get this on a good Amazon deal and you won’t regret it. (My wife liked it better than the drill I bought her for her last birthday!) Great but of kit!!
Hoover is grea
Hi I am pleased with my new hoover but I can not find the number model it says that the information is on the hoover but I can not find it so I can not register my hoove
Value
Item as described. Very happy with this item but would like attachments to be included
Excellent machine. No regrets.
Purchased when Shark had one of their half price offers.
Really easy to use. Switch from carpet to hard for at press of button.
Love the fact that I can clean under coffee table and settee without having to move them.
Battery lasts about an hour. Purchased extra fitting for stairs. Possibly bit heavy for the ladies but a marvellous bit of kit. Would I pay full price. Possibly not.
Problems With Battery
Excellent Vacuum but problems with battery run time only 8-10 minutes max.
New shark cleane
Decided to go for a cordless cleaner this time. So far it has been easy to use and easy to empty. Had a Hoover last time and it was poor and not easy to use, won’t bother with them again.
excellent product also price
here is nothing to dislike about this product i have previously had a Dyson product after using a Shark product would not go back to Dyso
Excellent vacuum
I love the vacuum but I have found it heavy when using it as a handheld, apart from that it’s so convenient to use.
Amazing can't fault it!
I love my new vacuum. I have had a Henry for years but I needed something more compact and lightweight. With a dog and 3 children messes happen a lot but with this it is quick and easy to clean up. Great product. Highly recommend!
Great hoover but BEWARE amazon have mixed up the models.
Purchased the model that came with a Pet Tool but received the model *without*. Getting past amazons bot chat is a painful experience so i have decided to just purchase the Pet Tool.
Couldn’t do without i
Great little stick vacuum, heavier than I expected but great at its job
Well designed and easy to assemble.
Technically, I thought that the machine was very well designed and easy to put together. It ticked all the boxes as far as easy to use. The one aspect which was problematic, was that my wife found it on the heavy side when using it. She is elderly, so this should not be a problem for younger fitter individuals.
Good cordless stick vacuum cleane
I was looking for a light weight cordless cleaner for my stairs, but I find I haven’t needed to use my corded vacuum cleaner since I got this. Power is good and it switches from carpet to my stone floors with great ease. Really pleased with it.
My dream vacuum
Love this shark vac. Suction is amazing and no clogged brushes with the anti hair wrap technology. Great for all surfaces and stairs, the battery is long lasting too.
Good except for run time
Really like the shark cordless but the run time of 60 minutes is not accurate. I use the lowest setting but if you even move up to a higher setting even for a few seconds it eats the battery.
Excellent suction good all round vacuuming
Excellent, versatile vacuum closes up allowing it to stand unobtrusively in a corner by charging point.
It is heavier than our previous g tech but overall suction on various surfaces is excellent picking up pet hairs easily.
Purchased the extra car cleaning kit, but not tried this yet.
Good value for money
Effective and efficie
This feels like a quality vacuum but with all the benefits of bring cordless. The battery display is a great advantage as you always know how much charge is still available for use.
LOVE I
Love it and it is light weight easy for me, I would like to to know what other attachments I can use with this item
Shark cordless coppe
Absolutely great hoover good suction, light weight easy to empty free standing, love the digital display, I don’t have stairs as in a flat but pretty sure would be grea
Super vac
Good buy but struggled with choices of this vacuum.
Functions well as cordless. Good suction. Gets in all nooks and crannies.
Battery length accurate.
Pleased with neat storage as top half folds over.
Works well on hard floors and carpets
Happy so far.
A good vac but eats batteries
This is a good vac with flexible options for cleaning your home and your car. I’m glad I want for the twin battery option as the vac quickly eats through batteries. It also really needs a full clean and wash-out of the dust collector every time it is used including the two filters so is quite high maintenance. Fine dust does collect in the collector and can only be removed by washing with water. With the dust collector, motor and battery being at the top of the vac it is quite heavy and you will feel it after using it for a house clean.
Battery life
Very good for battery operated cleaner .
Just hop this one lasts longer than the previous one.
Manoevreable, lightweigh
Excellent pick up from hard floors and carpet. Easy to charge and empty. Cordless functionality means quick and easy cleanups. Lightweight easy storage makes this easy to get out and use without hassle. I can easily clean our whole 2 bed flat, empty the dust chamber and have the vacuum back on charge in 15 minutes.
Love this vacuum cleaner !
After dragging around a cylinder vacuum this is brilliant ! No more plugging and unplugging mains leads. The head works wonders on my hard floors. Haven’t had any problems with charge capacity. Easy to empty. Should have bought one years ago.
Very lightweight , gets in all nooks and crannies.
This is a great vacuum so far, good suction, easy to use, extremely light and a multitude of accessories to carry out all relevant jobs. Each battery lasts for circa on hour, although the readout on the screen to show low charge does not appear to be working properly.
Very impressed so far.
A good alternative to Dyso
Feels solid , good quality, came well packed on delivery, like the headlight, and in general it seems a good alternative to Dyson, who we had for years , but disappointed in battery life.
Early days for Shark, but please so fa
Modernised our hoovering
Bought to replace a 10 year old Dyson that was showing its age. Have always heard good thing about sharks and this certainly delivers. Lightweight yet powerful enough to deal with whatever we throw it at. Can’t go wrong with the price of i
Superb suction and maneuverability, it’s night and day against my Dyson v11. My carpets look new since using this!
After a month of solid use, the brush bar is still clear of any hairs and my wife malts like a golden retriever; so I’d pay little attention to reviews that suggest it doesn’t work.
Superb suction and maneuverability, it’s night and day against my Dyson v11. My carpets look new since using this!
After a month of solid use, the brush bar is still clear of any hairs and my wife malts like a golden retriever; so I’d pay little attention to reviews that suggest it doesn’t work.
Excelle
Excellent so glad I bought this,what a difference it makes,I am 62 so finding a bit heavy but when you see the results it worth it exactly bye thanks Amazon first class delivery aswelll the delivery driver brought it in the house for me 100% recommended
Fantastic vac
Just love this vac. Easy to assemble and use. Nice and lightweight. The boost button is a great bonus although it eats up the battery life quick. I always make sure to charge before next use if it’s running low.
Excellent cordless vacuum, but developed a faul
Excellent cordless vacuum, but developed a fault. Currently being replaced by Shark directly, will update if any problems in future. The motor ran roughly and then cut out after about a month.
Best vacuum eve
This really is the best vacuum I’ve ever had the hair doesn’t get caught round the brushes. Does everything it says it does, it’s powerful light and has many uses with extra tools A****
It’s really very good.
Title said it all. Replaced a Dyson which was much hated for years because supposedly lightweight, when it met a carpet it weighed a ton. This has been the opposite. Battery life has been good. We’ve got 2 battery version but never had to switch whilst using it.
It’s really very good.
Title said it all. Replaced a Dyson which was much hated for years because supposedly lightweight, when it met a carpet it weighed a ton. This has been the opposite. Battery life has been good. We’ve got 2 battery version but never had to switch whilst using it.
Shark
Great up right re chargable hoover, very hand with no cable and shorten hand held. only down side it loses its charge quite quickly.
But overall great to have
The missus is over the moon with machine
All features work perfectly very good machine well worth the money
Happy overall
Happy overall, wish battery performance was a bit better. Mind it battery performance is not that bad but I imagine it will degrade over time and then full charge may not provide enough coverage. Good suction and excellent ergonomic design makes the house chores that much less painful though.
The adverts say it all!
easy to use, light weight, adaptable for different situations, folds easily to take upstairs.
Can’t comment on battery yet….only just bought it.
Fantastic machine
Easy to use. Can vacuum the whole house on one charge. Excellent at picking up dog hairs (we have two golden retrievers) and the anti hair wrap works really well. My only criticism is that the dust container is a bit small, I have to empty it twice when cleaning the house.
Fantastic machine
Easy to use. Can vacuum the whole house on one charge. Excellent at picking up dog hairs (we have two golden retrievers) and the anti hair wrap works really well. My only criticism is that the dust container is a bit small, I have to empty it twice when cleaning the house.
Good Hoove
Good suction, ideal for hard and carpeted floors although not that lightweigh
Best ye
I love this cleaner, suction is consistent and the machine is ergonomic
The bes
Tried another brand before this wouldn’t suck up battery power not as good, would definitely recommend this model.
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.
Am Liking It!
Really like this Shark so far. It seems to work really well and the suction seems fine. Like how it goes from hard floor to carpet with a touch of a button! Love how small it folds making it easy to store. Really glad I bought it!
Amazing
Very good power suction, smart, easy to use, stairs and curtains cleaning, easy storage, lightweight, We are very happy with this
Good vacuum.
It does what it says, although I find it a bit heavy for me as I have arthritis in my hands. It is a bit fiddlely having to fold down the top when not in use. It does not stand on its own unless you fold it down. It comes with tools in a little bag and has 2 batteries that charge so does last a good while before they run out, easy to charge up also. Delivery was quick.
Suction power is as well as expected
I was reluctant as I read most people who had dyson wrote it’s not comparable but tbh I’ve never had dyson and I wouldn’t want to as very content with my shark as it does exactly what I need it to as it’s lightweight, easy to manoeuvres, only downside is the you have to change to the crevice to fit into smaller areas eg underneath sofes etc but that’s not a bother very pleased
Amazing Vaccum! Glad I didn’t go for Dyso
It was an amazing experience using the shark vacuum, it firstly had more suction power, fantastic display and two rollers which helps to cover and suck all possible dirt. I’m stunned with the cleaning efficacy delivered by this product.
Only con is it’s heavy and might not be easy to clean the dirt very close to the skirting as the pad is big, but that’s fine for me, as I possible change the extension and use i
As good as a Dyso
Great price
Great product, easy to use and empty
Could not believe how much dog hair came of carpets
Good little hoove
It does run out of power quite quickly when it’s on full power. Highest suction level. But a good hoover. It’s cleaned my car well. But ran out after half an hour of battery. It does say an hour. I don’t have carpets on a few very flat rugs. But hoovers well. Very easy to manoeuvre
Very good hoover does everything well great suction realy strong good tools great mobility.
I have 2 dogs and it picks up hair brilliantly i have a injured leg and was finding it hard to use the xorded hoover i had so decided to buy a shark and its not dissapointed hope its reliability is matched by its design and suction power wow as good as any corded hoover.
Very good hoover does everything well great suction realy strong good tools great mobility.
I have 2 dogs and it picks up hair brilliantly i have a injured leg and was finding it hard to use the xorded hoover i had so decided to buy a shark and its not dissapointed hope its reliability is matched by its design and suction power wow as good as any corded hoover.
Bought for my mum to use. It’s easier for her to use and picks up lots of dirt and dust. My mum is really pleased with the shark hoover.
Fantastic
Am I premature in writing this review.. possibly, but I have say even just half an hour into using this slick, so easy to use, and dismantling cordless has been a joy, maybe it feels a little heavy but that’s ok with me cause that means it’s going to do the job and oh how it does, the handheld is much lighter, I’ve done a vast research because good vacuums are not cheap, it does fascinate me tho when I read negative reviews some people just cannot be pleased, I recommend this vacuum 100%
Fantastic for smaller homes
I used this from new and managed to clean the whole house from 1 charge, although my house is only a small 3 bedroom property. I am satisfied with its versatility and the suction cleaning power, would definitely recommend this product.
Awesome
Had this for around a month and so far it’s been brilliant. Far better made than I thought it would be too.
Excellent suction, good for dog hair. Can’t fault it really. Dust container is not huge but it’s sufficient for our house. Battery charge will also do the whole house provided it’s not on ‘mega suction’ mode.
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
We had never owned a cordless stick vacuum before and despite the good reviews I was a bit worried about some of the potential downsides e.g. uncomfortable to use, not enough suction power, short battery life. However after a week or so of using I’m delighted.
+ So easy to use and convenient compared to a corded hoover. Packs away nice and neatly in the cupboard and if I ever fancy doing a bit of hoovering or notice a small spill it takes moments to get this set up compared to wrestling a big hoover out the cupboard, unwinding the cord, finding a place to plug in etc. Ultimately it doesn’t matter how powerful a hoover if it never gets used because using it is boring.
+ Battery life is plenty for our relatively small 3 bedroom. A single charge easily covers the entire house if I’m doing a thorough clean, if I want to do a quick hoover I can do the entire house 2+ times on a single charge.
+ Suction seems good. Plenty of dust coming away from our carpets and I’ve not noticed anything that it has failed to pick up so far.
+ Not as heavy as I had feared by some of the reviews. It’s not exactly light but I think for the majority of people the weight won’t be a problem.
Shark IZ300UKT cordless vacuum cleane
Great machine so easy to handle great for the elderly great service with Amazon thank you.
This vacuum is robust but easy to handle. Having 2 batteries is great as you don’t ever have to abandon a job part way through to wait for the battery to recharge – although I vacuumed 2 large rooms and my hall/landing/stairs before the battery ran out. I have 2 dogs so the cleaning is pretty heavy duty.
It also folds away neatly for storage.
does everything it says on the tin. One hilarious thing though (and don’t make same mistake!). I could get it to switch from carpet to floor on the read out – it’s taken me days to realise i have to take the sticker off!!!
I took my time researching which cordless vacuum I was going to commit to. I looked at all the brands and asked friends and family for recommendations. In the end I arrived at the Shark brand and also noted the reviews and ratings. The price was comparable to other brands – not the cheapest and not the most expensive. I have not been disappointed with my choice and love the compact fold down feature for storage. It works extremely well and I can manage 3 uses on one charge (I opted for the 60 minute battery). It is beautifully quiet compared to my old vacuum and the cordless feature is a dream. Vacuuming has never been more enjoyable!
This is the best vacuum I’ve ever owned. I had a cordless off brand hoover that didn’t do a terrible job, but after only 2 years it broke, so I switched back to my trusted Henry. I have hEDS, so Henry was much too cumbersome and heavy to use without injuring myself.
I decided to spend the extra money and get a shark bc I’d heard they’re great and this model seemed small and lightweight. As someone with a disability, I need that.
The Shark is Fantastic. All the suction of a good corded vacuum, without being tethered to the wall. I have 2 sons at home and a cat therefore lots of mess.
It’s easy to set up and put together, easy to use, no messing about on different floor surfaces. Easy to empty, store, change tools, charge. I’ve had no issues with the anti hair wrap and I have long hair. 40mins run time is enough to do my whole house plus. It comes with a bag of tools and I got the pet hair head separately as we’re about to add a puppy to our family. It folds down and fits neatly behind my kitchen door.
The only criticism I have is it’s a bit top heavy, so stairs can be a little awkward.
It was very straightforward to put together after I charged the head unit. Until now, we had been using a red Henry cleaner with extra power option. After hoovering the living room without the power lead wrapping round the top, the cleaner toppling over and actually hoovering under the sofas without employing a power lifter to access, i was amazed at the hair, dust and grime in the carpet. It looked clean enough beforehand, but there was a satisfying amount of crud lifted by The Shark and it’s powered brush attachment. The same for upstairs, quite a bit more dust, hair & muck than I had imagined. So far, the Shark is performing as expected, it’s well made, quiet & surprisingly good at finding grey stuff hiding in my cream carpet. It gives you that satisfying suction stripe by really lifting the fibres on my 8 year old carpet. It’s not looking new, but the shark has revived and cleaned well. Pleased with my purchase.
My wife is a woman of simple pleasures. Her three, true hobbies are crochet, vacuuming and blocking toilets.
Two months ago we replaced our Dyson and it has been a game changer.
Drop a crumb? Out comes the shark.
Take your socks off and a bit of fluff hits the carpet? Out comes the shark.
It’s been a few hours since you’ve vacuumed? Out comes the shark.
I can’t complain as my wife loves it and I know that I have a similar obsession with irons and ironing boards.
It glides through the house picking up everything. I sew and so there always bits of thread on the floor where l have missed the bin the thread no longer get tangled on the brush because of hair anti wrap. The carpet which is over 15 years old has never looked so good. Maybe we won’t have to change it for while?? The rugs are all fluffy and looking new again. People say the hoover is heavy the only downside l find is it pulls as it runs along. What surprised me was all the extras brushes etc come with it it’s far better than the old dyson l had.
I have an upright Shark already and I have reviewed this item already just after receipt, but having now used this cordless version for some weeks, I really want to say how impressed I am. I will be keeping hold of the old corded one, as I love that too, but this is just a lightweight, efficient little gem. I see the adverts on television saying how many people say the Shark products are good, shame they have not asked me, I would be one more person. Hoovering is no longer a chore. I love it.
I bought this to replace my dyson V6.
* It is much quieter than the dyson.
* It is also much heavier, be prepared to sometimes use two hands.
* The fold-away looks cute and takes up hardly any space – however be careful to press the correct fold buttton and not the quick release of the hoover end (dropped it twice)
* Battery lasts a long time and Charging is quick and easy.
* The suction on the attachments are fantastic in comparison to Dyson.
* Works great on hard flooring and doesn’t spit debris across the floor like the dyson does.
* Works great on what i thought was a hoovered rug.
Note: If you get something small stuck and it doesn’t come out – simply tip the hoover upside down and spin the rollers and it usually falls right out.
I bought a really cheap vacuum cleaner when I moved and got exactly what I paid for. This Shark is vastly superior, not just to my old cheap one but also the Dyson I used to have. Suction is great and the anti hair wrap thingy actually works! It comes with all the usual attachments and the small brush head has been really good on stairs and the carpets in my car.
To store it, rather than having to put a bracket up like the Dyson, this one folds in half and stands up on its own. Battery life is good and it cleans my entire house on one charge.
Basically, this is a very good machine and I like it. If you want a cordless stick vacuum cleaner, I’d say get this one.
I have had a dyson for many years and then decided to try a cordless shark. Well, I am delighted with the results and amazed at how much dust and hair it is still sucking up. I would advise anyone to buy a shark ASAP. I am disabled and find it so easy to use and very very versatile. Brilliant.
Love this cordless vacuum, more powerful than my last one. Love the fact that, when using as a handheld, it’s just as powerful. Also like the boost trigger and the folding for easy storage. And yes, the hair wrap function really works brilliantly. As I live in an apartment, I cannot comment on its use on stairs, but as the handheld is so powerful, I think it would be great.
Can not fault this, had to replace my dyson which has been a nightmare. I can’t believe I’ve not bought a shark sooner, yes it’s a bit heavier but it picks up crumbs/dust no problem, much more powerful than my dysons have ever been! Would highly recommend
This is the first vacuum cleaner that I use of this kind. I have owned Dysons vacuum cleaners before but I decided to get this one for two reasons:
– Firstly and foremost because I was tired of the constant hair blockages in the head of the Dyson vacuums. In my house live two persons with long hair and this has been a constant issue with the Dyson vacuums. Whilst they have been on guarantee, I received replacements but I had enough.
– Secondly, I felt attracted about not needing to plug the vacuum in different sockets as I moved around the house.
I am very happy with this vacuum cleaner for various reasons which might be obvious for the regular users of these kind of vacuum but that, as I said before, I am finding beneficial being a first time user.
Its sucking power is quite good (and surprisingly good for a battery operated vacuum vs a corded one) and it is acceptable for my needs. When used on full power + boost on carpets you can see that it leaves the carpet really clean and this can also be seen on the waste deposit which fills in with dust. Likewise it cleans well non-carpeted floors.
In my experience and after having been using the vacuum for about 2 months, the Anti Hair Wrap system works really well and it serves for its purpose. It cleans hair and dust very well and its head has not blocked even once. Another function that has positively surprised me is the bending function of the long stick, which allows you to reach under the table, sofa and low furniture. I thought it was a nice to have but “pffff nothing special”. Actually it works really well and it really keeps these areas clean without the need to move them!
The vacuum charges in about 2 hours and it gives you enough vacuum time to do a medium size home (3 bedrooms, living room, hall and stairs) so long you don’t abuse of the boost power option. To charge it, I take it off all the accessories and leave it discreetly next to a plug socket after each use to make sure it is fully charged for the next use. Likewise the capacity of the waste container is good enough and there is no need to empty it half way through when vacuuming a full house.
I have to say that not everything is nice and hence why I gave 4 stars instead of 5 stars to this vacuum. I find the vacuum body (the top section which is the vacuum itself) very heavy. This is not incredibly noticeable whilst cleaning with the long stick and floor head on (although you can feel it after a while). But when you can really notice it is when you use any of the other two utensils that come with it (the piece to clean carpets, sofas, upholstery, etc. and the extended reach wand to reach the corners of the ceiling to remove spider webs, etc). I think that its manoeuvrability is difficult due to its weight; let’s put it this way: I don’t think my mother would be able to handle it.
Also, the instructions recommend that when it is stored you can fold it in two to make it less bulky. This is indeed a good idea and it works well, but the reality is that folding it is a nuisance when you could simply put it inside a cabinet extended. The problem with this is gravity! The head of the vacuum on top of it is heavy as I explained before and therefore makes it very unstable if it is not being held. If you opt for the practicability option of simply store it in a cabinet after use without folding it, chances are that the vacuum will fall.
In summary, this vacuum serves its purpose and seems good in what it does. However, it is heavier than what I expected and for its price, I would have expected a lighter device.
An amazing vacuum cleaner. Brilliant suction; this is the second vacuum I have had to buy in a six month period. Whilst the other one I got (another brand) was a great vacuum cleaner, it just wasn’t lifting the cat hair from my carpet. This vacuum does an amazing job at doing so and more, and without a special pet attachment being needed. Very impressed. The only negative I would say that it is a wee bit heavier than expected (not too much) and that it is not completely anti – hair gathering as advertised – you still have to pull off tangled hair that is gathered at the bottom of it. Overall the good points outweigh the bad; it also has a very powerful motor – it almost seems like it has a mind of it’s own. Overall, Shark has a very powerful vacuum here.
This vacuum does pick up most of the cat hairs and they are not wrapped round the roller like other vacuums, well maybe just a bit but I do have a long haired cat. However, I didn`t give it five stars for two reasons. Firstly it leaves a line of hair when you stop, see photos. I then have to go over these lines with a handheld which isn`t cut out for it. And secondly the trigger has to be held on by finger for full power, as I want full power all the time I have had to tie wrap it on, see photo. Oh and it is heavy but I don`t mind this too much as it`s a bit of a `work out` but as I get older ( I am almost a pensioner ) then I will struggle with it`s weight especially on the stairs. I am glad i bought it though, my old vacuum was useless at the cat hairs and I spent more time trying to get them off the roller afterwards than actually vacuuming.
This really does do the job andf is far superior to my original hoover, of a similar type – a Vax, which just clogs up with hairs in the roller which cannot be removed without dismantling the whole of the hoover head. Anyway, the Shark is great – no hair collection on the roller, strong suction, fast recharging, and lightweight along with lights on the hoover head.
A pricey piece of equipment but would definitely recommend.
Pretty pleased with this vacuum, it cleans well and is lightweight. Battery life is ok and the accessories are useful.
However if you are looking to buy this model because of the ‘anti hair wrap technology’ it simply doesn’t work. Don’t know how they can get away with the advertising.
Very happy with my Shark vacuum cleaner. Arrived early. It is very light and it’s lovely not having to think about the cord getting wrapped around furniture. It’s great not having to change the brush while vacuuming between the carpet and wooden flooring. It’s easy to use and the top part can be detached and used as a hand held vacuum which allows easy access to ledges, smaller spaces and stairs.
Love this hoover, mainly for the lack of cord. Also conveniently folds away for storage. Bin is easily detached and filters removed to wash. Anti wrap technology doesn’t work, hair still wraps around albeit less than with my previous hoover. Removable battery.
This an excellent Hoover, as we’ve had our old one for a few years now, although it’s still working well, it gets frustrating having to switch between modes of cleaning, when you have a mix of wooden flooring and carpet throughout the house.
This does the job perfectly. It will easily clean the wooden and vinyl flooring that we have between two rooms and you don’t need to change any heads etc. It also glides easily across the floor and also the carpet. I would recommend that if you’ve got a particularly dirty carpet, to use the “power boost” mode, as the regular mode just doesn’t quite get the job done and left some crumbs on the carpet. This was a bit of a letdown until we discovered the power boost, and although more nosier, it’s cleaner.
It’s still quite a bulky hoover to use on stairs and to carry up and down also. I found that if you turn it to the side, you can get each stair done easily (there is an attachment for this, but for us, we found it easier to just turn it, and will try the kther attachment later.) There is a pet hair attachment (I have no pets, so I can’t comment on how easily that works) and also the nozzle attachment works well for cleaning those awkward hard to reach places.
I have quite long hair, and shed a lot all over the house. So the anti hair wrap is a bonus, but I wouldn’t say it quite works. Sure, it doesn’t wrap around one of the rollers underneath – but it does wrap around the other. This is ok, if you’re hoovering regularly, but when this was used the first time, it clearly showed how much hair the previous hoover wasn’t bothering to pick up.
This does fit under most furniture, although not under our couch, but glided under the bed before we realised what it was doing, to collect all the dust bunnies.
The battery lasts a good amount of time and charges in good time, allow you to take a break from the household chores. The instruction manual does say to let the battery fully run down, before charging, which we did on the second use, as it only lasted a little while, before conking out.
My only quibbles would be the hair wrap feature and the fact of how bulky and inconvenient it is to empty after a hard morning’s cleaning. When you see adverts for the Shark’s competitors “empties with a slide”, you do wish this was as simple. But at least it makes a change from the bags I remember of our hoovers when I was young.
Definitely worth getting, as it’s fairly self explanatory straight out of the box, and folds down nicely, to sit in a corner, until you’re next ready to use it. And it also comes with a handy bag, to store all the attachments/accessories.
Bought to replace a dyson v6 that died (and like many people I don’t want to support Dyson again) I read a lot of reviews before purchasing – most were gushing with praise and few were objective. So here’s my take after a few days:
Pros:
Superbly good at cleaning floors – far better than the dyson ever was
Battery lasts longer than the dyson
The bendy pipe works well and it packs up surprisingly small
The max power trigger is great – means you have power when you need it without leaving it on and draining the battery
Bin is actually easy to empty (unlike the dyson)
Almost as cool looking as the dyson – better in real life than in the pictures
Anti-hair wrap has worked so far – I must have spent hours cutting long hair off the previous vacuum
it’s nice and quiet. Probably less than half the noise of the V6
Cons:
The head doesn’t seem to clean as close to the edge as the dyson did and being much larger is a little more tricky for stairs. Of course you can swap to the small nozzle to do the edges
There’s no charging dock or wall bracket. This meant we have to find a space on the floor to stand it and physically plug the charge cable in instead of just hanging it up.
It’s heavy. The stick part is noticeably more heavier than the dyson but the head is really weighty. Fine for me but some of us get arm ache after using it for a little while.
The fact it’s so heavy actually made us consider sending it back but in the end the pros far outweighed the cons. I can’t imagine finding a lighter one that works so well. If you consider that it’s a cordless stick vacuum that has all the capabilities of a really decent upright then you will easily forgive a little extra weight.