Great vacuum cleane
Best cleaner I’ve had, easy and very efficient to use. Only negative aspect is it’s quite heavy.
Definitely recommend it.

Very impressed
For the most part, this vacuum is great. I really didn’t fancy a cordless and so I was after the next best thing. After a few uses, you become adept at whipping the various components in and out to get the coverage that you need. It did take a few times before I got the hang of it however and it didn’t feel like too much hassle anymore.
As the rotating heads are suction driven and not motor driven, you do lose a little power if suction is impeded. But there is a lot of suction power to it! I rarely find this an issue. Also, I believe the motor driven rotating brushes are slightly more prone to damage.
The volume is surprisingly quiet for the strength of the vaccum which is a great bonus.
The upholstery tool is great at getting out pet hair, even before using the special pet hair adapter. Not sure that this really does a much better job so I wouldn’t bother with it if you’re considering it.
It’s very useful being able to detach the body to reach under the furniture with the head and that really is just a click of a button.
My floors are mostly hard with rugs of varying pile which I can only blame myself for… This is one issue I have with this vacuum. My lighter pile rugs mostly get eaten by the head, even when I reduce the suction to minimum. It takes some jiggling to only go in on direction to ensure I have enough traction to stop the whole thing scrunching up. But you’re not going to find me complaining about too much suction.
The amount of dust that came out of the rug was ridiculous, even after having only just gone over it with my old vacuum. Huge difference in power.
The weight is surprisingly heavy considering how small it is. If you’re doing up high, it’s pretty tiring and I’m not sure it would suit someone older or without good upper body strength.
It’s easy to use on stairs but again, the weight might be a bit much to some.
Very easy to empty and clean. The headlight is not just a flashy feature but actually does make a great difference, especially for doing dark corners and under furniture.
All in all, I’m very happy with it and love using it. Highly recommended.

After months of researching and debating, is it fair to say I'm a little underwhelmed?
I used to have a Vax 32V and that was probably the worst hoover I have ever had to endure.

I was toying around with the idea of getting a Sebo Felix or Miele C3 but given the urgency of not having to deal with this useless piece of shite any longer than I had to, as well as the money I had available at the time, I caved in and bought the Shark NZ850UKT for 199.99 on Amazon a few days ago.

Besides the middle eastern hairy genes I’ve been ever so lucky to inherit *insert sarcastic laugh here*, I also have a 1 year old shorthair cat who’s shedding like crazy right now too and since my place is mostly hardwood flooring with a thick rug in living room and tiling in the bathroom, you can only begin to imagine the tumbleweed looking dust bunnies that roam so freely around my home… yuck!

Overall it did a decent job and removed the pet hair a lot easier than the Vax 32V, although I’d definitely have to say that the hype around the suction on Shark vaccums are definitely, definitely exaggerated at least from the heaps and heaps of reviews that I’ve come across.
It actually leads me to think “how terrible were some peoples vaccums before they caved in and bought one? Haha!”

I bought the NZ850UKT and after a few goes around my studio I think I can feel confident in making the comparison that it’s about as powerful as the old school Dyson ball hoovers when they first came out.

In other words, it makes a mockery out of cordless vaccums [but then again what corded vaccum doesn’t?] but they still are no match to the larger Numatic industrial and Henry office hoovers I’ve been lucky enough to make use of in the past.

If you’re looking for a hoover that doesn’t trail behind you like a horsefly on dog shit and is easy to pull apart so you can reach those harder to reach areas then I would be rightly so inclined to suggest getting a Shark.

It is a decent vaccum for a decent price point when its on sale. Note: I would never buy it at full price that’s for sure.

Be sure to register your vaccums warranty once you get it too, althought it might not make much of a difference from a lot of users exeeriences with warranty claims from what I’ve read.
Let’s hope I don’t have to deal with them in the near future but if and when I do, I’m sure I won’t have any qualms about trying out the reddit cult faves from Sebo and/or Miele.

I think it's better than my Dyson.
I bought the shark because of my new dogs hairs. Shark was recommended by friends and family.

Didn't think I could ever love using a vacuum cleane
Likes: lighter, more agilenn with great suction. Smaller footprint. Innovative design.

Dislikes: nothig to report.

Other comments:. Unless you have a really dirty home or prefer not to empty frequently, the size of the output bin isn’t a problem.

Compared to Dyso
As a long time Dyson fan I would have gone for a new Dyson but wanted a corded and they don’t do them anymore. So after a lot of reading reviews I bought this to see how it compares.
I tested this against my trusty Dyson DC07 by doing half the carpet with the Dyson and half with the Shark, then switching and seeing if either pulled out more dirt (after emptying the bins of course).
Result was neither pulled out more dirt so I would say they both perform equally.
Weight wise the DC07 is heavier to lift but lighter to push !
The Shark is easier to negotiate being steerable
The light on the Shark is certainly useful to see the dirt in the darker places.
The shark gets under furniture better
The Dyson has a slightly wider collector at the front but I cant say a noticed it take longer to cover the same area with the Shark
The Shark is MUCH quieter (it doesn’t scare our cat!)
The Shark cleans hard floors better than the Dyson.
The “lift away” complemented with the extra purchase of the stair turbo tool makes stairs much easier
The cord grip is annoying on the Shark. It doesn’t hold it well and I find myself forever bending to pick the cable from the floor.
Overall I think this is a good replacement for the Dyson and will be keeping it.

The vac I have had ye
Only started using, so based on a month. Very well put together with clear instructions as to how to set up. I like the settings for hard floors, thin pile and thick pile carpets. It is easy to take apart and clean as necessary. A reasonable dust bucket which is very easy to empty. The suction is fantastic and my carpets and floors looked visibly cleaner afterwards. I have dogs and have not had any trouble with pet hair. It picks that up without difficulty. It comes with a brushing tool, a bayonet and a pet-cleaning tool. The last is fantastic for the stairs. It is corded, so no loss of power and need for re-charging. While not being cordless might be seen as a disadvantage, the “lift away” more than makes up for this and makes cleaning the stairs easy. I am impressed with how adaptable this machine is. It comes apart nicely to allow for different lengths of wands etc. I do think that all the annoying things that happen have been thought about and put into the design to make is easier. I get the impression it is built to last, but in our current commercial climate of not building things to last and compromising on quality for cheapness, I will not hold my breath. I would recommend.

Very impressed
This is my third vacuum in fours years so certainly had my fingers crossed for this one. My previous vacuum was a Vax Pet but the roller broke, despite cleaning it after each use.
The first thing that ticked my box for the Shark was it’s ability to be free from hair tangle on the roller. This has so far proved to be an absolute winner.
All the buttons are clearly labelled and it’s a doddle to switch from hard floor to carpet. The ‘headlights’ are actually more useful than I’d thought. The bin compartment isn’t too bad, I usually only have to empty it twice for a three bedroomed house, upstairs and down.
The ability to vacuum the downstairs carpet is exceptional on pet hair (6 cats and 1 dog). The carpet is spotless and on hard floors everything is sucked up completely.
The stairs proved no issue. The cord length is reasonable and I have plug sockets just in the right place. It’s not particularly heavy or cumbersome in use.
The vacuum manoeuvres very well and is gentle on the wrist and back.
If I was to be critical I’d say that I wished manufactures would ditch ‘glossy’ plastic that is highly static and turns the product into a dust magnetic. Your new vacuum won’t look sparkly and new for long.
Overall, excellent buy. This one gives me the confidence of longevity.

Very impressed
This is my third vacuum in fours years so certainly had my fingers crossed for this one. My previous vacuum was a Vax Pet but the roller broke, despite cleaning it after each use.
The first thing that ticked my box for the Shark was it’s ability to be free from hair tangle on the roller. This has so far proved to be an absolute winner.
All the buttons are clearly labelled and it’s a doddle to switch from hard floor to carpet. The ‘headlights’ are actually more useful than I’d thought. The bin compartment isn’t too bad, I usually only have to empty it twice for a three bedroomed house, upstairs and down.
The ability to vacuum the downstairs carpet is exceptional on pet hair (6 cats and 1 dog). The carpet is spotless and on hard floors everything is sucked up completely.
The stairs proved no issue. The cord length is reasonable and I have plug sockets just in the right place. It’s not particularly heavy or cumbersome in use.
The vacuum manoeuvres very well and is gentle on the wrist and back.
If I was to be critical I’d say that I wished manufactures would ditch ‘glossy’ plastic that is highly static and turns the product into a dust magnetic. Your new vacuum won’t look sparkly and new for long.
Overall, excellent buy. This one gives me the confidence of longevity.