Shark Cordless Stick Vacuum Cleaner [IZ201UKT] Anti Hair Wrap, Pet Hair, 40 Minute Run Time*, Turquoise Blue
Technologies that make a difference
Shark Anti Hair Wrap Cordless Stick Vacuum Cleaner
Pet Model, Single Battery.
Designed for homes with pets. Up to 40 minutes run-time*. Anti Hair Wrap Technology removes hair from the brush-roll as you clean. Flexology bends so you don’t have to. Reach, store and charge anywhere. (*In ION power mode, with non-motorised tool.)
Anti Hair Wrap Technology
Removes hair from the brush-roll so you don’t have to. A unique bristle-guard actively separates and removes hair as you clean, helping to leave the bristle brush-roll tangle-free. Long, short and pet hair.
Flexology
Reach, store and charge anywhere. Bends so you don’t have to, easily cleaning under low-lying furniture. Fold for compact storage. Charge wherever suits you.
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DuoClean Technology
Glide from carpets to hard floors with two brush-rolls working together in one floorhead
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Floor cleaning
DuoClean floorhead draws in large and small debris and lifts stuck-on dust from hard floors.
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Up to 40 mins run-time*
*In ION power mode, with non-motorised tool.
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For homes with pets
Attach the Anti Hair Wrap Pet Tool in portable mode to easily remove embedded hair from upholstery.
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Stairs, sofas and up high
Stairs, sofas and up high
IZ201UKT
| | DuoClean | |
| | Anti Hair Wrap | |
| | Anti-Allergen | |
| | Converts to Handheld | |
| | Pet Model | |
Up to 40 minutes* | Run-time | Up to 40 minutes* |
| | DuoClean | |
| | Anti Hair Wrap | |
| | Anti-Allergen | |
| | Converts to Handheld | |
| | Pet Model | |
Up to 40 minutes* | Run-time | Up to 80 minutes* |
| | DuoClean | |
| | Anti Hair Wrap | |
| | Anti-Allergen | |
| | Converts to Handheld | |
| | Pet Model | |
Up to 40 minutes* | Run-time | Up to 80 minutes* |
| | DuoClean | |
| | Anti Hair Wrap | |
| | Anti-Allergen | |
| | Converts to Handheld | |
| | Pet Model | |
Up to 40 minutes* | Run-time | Up to 40 minutes* |
- Single Battery Model
- Twin Battery Model
- Twin Battery Pet Model
- Single Battery Pet Model
| Weight: | 4.1 kg |
| Dimensions: | 26 x 24.5 x 118 cm; 4.1 Kilograms |
| Brand: | Shark |
| Model: | IZ201UKT |
| Colour: | Blue |
| Colour: | Blue |
Reasonably priced, this light vacuum cleaner you can take upstairs or down without any difficulty. Will get the dirt under furnitures and nook and concerns difficult to teach for heavy models as it lay straight and reach the dirt point.
Sufficient battery life. Once rolled down, it becomes a handy tool. Will highly recommend. Worth the money. Especially from Amazon, the best price and if you want to return in highly unlikely case, easy Amazon returns. No hassle.
Really pleased with the hoover, I was shocked by how much dirt it collected on the first time I used it. Glides easily from carpet to wooden flooring. Good choice of attachments too.
Great suction for dog hair. None stuck to the brushes too.
Just as efficient and easy to use as I was recommended.
If you register with shark straight away you get 5 years warranty. Their customer service is 5 sta
Replaced a DY-son and this is amazing at what it sucked up from my ‘clean’ floors!
My first cordless hoover and I’m glad I got this!! Its amazing.
No stairs in my bungalow but would think it could be a bit awkward on stairs
Does the whole house on one charge and picks up loads of stuff my corded vacuum misses. For the money it’s a brilliant buy.
Well built though a little heavy but a great vacuum, much better than the gtech vacuum it replaced. .
Good running time from battery.
The Shark is quite heavy but very efficient at what it does. Boost button for more suction and it stores away great. Very good maneuverability on the head (which even has lights so you can see in dark corners).
I have a shop within an old building with 10 rooms – cables get in the way which prevent hoovering when customers are on the premises in case they trip. With the Shark, we can nip around really easily, keeping out of they way of customers. It doesn’t get heavy use but certainly does the task well for us.
I would certainly recommend and, in fact, I am considering buying one for home use as well. It won’t replace my trusty Vax which is great for pet hair but, it is easier for spot cleans and the kitchen floor.
The best thing I bought ever. Very handy and light weight and the best thing can use rug and floor both in one click loved i
Excellent Vacuum Cleaner – much better than the Dysons we had before. A good value product that does the business
Loved how easy it separated for stairs and bends to do under sofas. Love it .
a little heavier than my previous cleaner but very effective and long battery function. I am happy with it.
I was very impressed by the plastic free packaging. Just shows it’s not necessary. The vacuum was extremely easy to assemble and manoevers very well. It came with a bit of a charge so I have tried it out. Very happy so far.
Love this vacuum especially for anyone with pets it cleans beautifully and easy to use
Quieter and much better suction than my old Dyson (and obviously cheaper too). Great accessories, especially good for sofas etc. Use it for the entire house. Wish I’d switched to this ages ago!
Cons: doesn’t work on shag pole rugs as just cuts out. So going to end up having to keep the old Henry just for that, which means I now have to find storage room for both vacuums which has defeated the object somewhat. Tried using the furniture upholstery attachment on the rug instead but it’s too small to do it. Need a non-brush roller attachment for that really. Attachments could do with having a ball joint for manoeuvring, rather than having to use it at a fixed angle. Would be handy if attachments were on the unit rather than lugging them in a bag with me and finding I’ve lost them. And, why on Earth does it have headlights? Surely that’s a battery drainer? I can’t work out why I’d need those? Is hoovering in the dark a “thing”?
This is so good. And at a fraction of the cost of certain overhyped models…. Really good to use, works very well and am.a convert now to the accessability if cordless. Will never go back. Shark are an excellent company.
This vacuum cleaner is really good, does clean both my parquet and my carped deeply. It’s definitely worth the price tag.
Very pleased with this vacuum, it cleans well and is lightweight.
I’ve always opted for cheaper Hoover’s and this was never good so thought I would treat myself and get a Shark, we have pets and one of my carpets was truly shocking what it picked up! I thought they were clean how wrong was I! Never used a bag less cordless before and I have been missing out big time I am obsessed! Not living in the 90s now that’s for sure! Easy to set up, lightweight and suction beyond believe 5 stars
Brilliant on hard floors and carpet have 2 large long haired dogs and keeps the floors realy clea
Move over old dyson, my new shark is taking over!! I was very sceptical but took the plunge to buy it. Absolutely brilliant to use and it copes well with pet hairs. Love it!
It does exactly what it says on the tin and is great for picking up hair pet or other. No brush tangle comes with all attachments fast charge with lots of suction.
Best hoover I have ever bought. Brilliant suction, really light, easy to move around. It even looks cool! I am Definitely sticking to these in the future now very impressed
I had a Dyson for years and had many problems with it. Now I have a Shark and it’s brilliant. Great hoover great suction, easy to interchange parts and great when emptying
I love this hoover. I am lazy. My house was more dirty than I’d like, because I couldn’t often enough be bothered with the hassle of wrestling with cables and tubes. I now hoover the whole house (a small house) twice a day, because it’s easy. I bought this hoover because of my own long hair, not pet hair, and it’s brilliant for picking it all up. One criticism, I will not get rid of my other hoover, because occasionally you need more serious suction.
This is my first cordless vacuum. For Shark and the amount you have to pay for the product, I havent had a great experience so far. Its not designed to be very user friendly and for some very basic stuff you have to go over the manual again. I have had much cheaper products that i can easily use out of the box. The head’s quite big. My previous one (not from Shark) had a slim edge and could reach edges and corners much more easily. I have a small space with quite a bit of items lying around. A big head doesnt help much in that situation. Its also heavy which i guess is common in cordless vacuums.
Suction is great and it pulls up all hair very easily. I use it on a tiled floor. It seems better for big spaces.
UPDATE: I have gotten used to it. It’s definitely easier to use and much more portable compared to a wired vacuum. Didnt realize how much hassle a wire plugged in can be until now. Some corners are still hard to reach even with full suction on but for me its still worth the investment. Battery’s running great. I have been using it for over 6 months now and its running well
This is my third cordless cleaner. Both needed replacement pieces which either cost as much as a new one or couldn’t be replaced and both had a 2yr guarantee and only lasted that long, and I look after my machine.
I have only had this one about a month so early days but having a 5yr guarantee makes me a little more confident. It is a powerful machine which is easy to empty and the filters are easy to clean. Best of all is the flexibility of the main cleaner head, it is fantastic . At the press of a button is glides under and around my chairs and tables going from hard floors to carpet with ease. I would have given it 5* but it is fairly heavy however I have got used to that and it also has a long handle which unfortunately isn’t adjustable but the cleaning results outweigh the minor problems.
There are however some things that got it to 4 stars instead of 5 for me.
Disclaimer; I’ve got two golden retrievers and I myself have long hair so we’re really pushing the limits of the anti-hair-wrap system.
Pros:
-Suction power is brilliant, can clean my dark carpet totally free of dog hair and other dust in one go.
-Battery time is really good, lasts about 40 minutes with mostly hardwood floor and some carpets
-Attachments are versatile and easy to use
-It’s quite lightweight, but rolls easily which helps with the weight.
Cons:
-It’s difficult to clean
I found that the wheels quickly get wrapped and tangled in hair. The wheels do come off with a little power to be able to get it off but I find I have to do this every time I clean it. The little roller in front also tends to get quite dirty and some larger pieces gets stuck in the anti-hair wrap which means you have to get your hand and manually get it out which is a bit bothersome. I’ve also had the long handle get blocked up quite easily occasionally when hoovering carpets with a lot of dog hair so dog owners keep in mind to always check the entry of the filter and long barrel for blockage.
Live in an old house, mainly floorboards with animals – so lots of dust and animal hair. Quickly charges and picks up all of the detrius with minimal effort. I can do the whole house in one charge. The “bendy” shaft is absolutely priceless and allows me to get under the furniture without having to move everything around. Recommended buy.
I didn’t know how much better is to clean a home using this amazing shark. Very nice suction, battery is okay, and fast to be fully charged. With one full charge I could clean my home twice. I’m quite addicted for this machine. I’m very happy with my purchase and, for sure, I can recommend it 100%.
The more I use the shark the more I like it. Far better product and value than the Dyson animal I had previously, better plastics, filters and much much quieter. I like the power head with led headlight is a great feature.
I agree with all comments in other reviews. We have a corded Henry whom we still use for proper deep cleans and heavy duty vacuuming, e.g. cars.
The Shark is brilliant, but not made for picking up little bits of stick that the dog has dissected I have to add! But it does a decent job for a daily clean and picks up the dog hairs well – the attachments are easy to exchange if you want to get into small spaces, and it’s not too heavy to get into the high window corners or other awkward spaces.
We had a blockage which meant the motor was starting to sound different – I contacted Amazon about this. We’d been cleaning the filters regularly but not the long stick part. Help was offered immediately and resolved the issue, much to my relief. I had feared that the motor was damaged, but all is smooth and slick again now.
All parts were relatively easy to disassemble and we managed to clear it so it sucks and sounds great again. The blockage was caused by some of the bits of stick the dog had chewed into pellet sizes… though now we know what to look out for 🙂
To clean the stick, you’d need to insert a longer object to remove the blockage though it also separates into enough small parts for you to get it with a little knock to move whatever lumps are in there.
For easy charging you can just remove the battery and place that on any surface so no need to find a big space to plug the whole thing in – this I also only discovered more recently and we can now charge it anywhere. The battery generally lasts us a week or so for a daily quick 10 minute once-over.
Overall it’s obviously not quite as strong as Henry in terms of suction but enough for our purposes, and the children actually enjoy vacuuming these days!
I had to research before buying , I’ve had a dyson for years but it decided to die tried to fix it with no joy. I heard a lot of good and bad about the shark, it’s a little bit heavier than I thought but it glides over the carpet, it doesn’t tangle and it’s easy to empty and the big plus it was a good price certainly recommend
Having this product has made my life so much better,,l also have the his big brother which l use once a week,other days l use the stick,,its great for getting under and into places, l dont have to keep moving furniture anymore,thank you l also had a shark steamer for many years but alas it has given up, l miss it,but l cant afford to replace i
We have two large dogs and until now, we have always had corded vacuums for max suction power etc. I was looking for something more light weight as I’ve been struggling with tendon problems in my arms, and decided on this one. I absolutely love it. It may not have the super suction power of some corded ones, but because it is so easy to use and handy, I find myself hoovering more often and for shorter periods, making the job much less of a chore. All the various functions of unclipping for shorter stem, emptying out, swapping attachments are so easy and convenient, this is a great tool.
Absolutely love this vacuum cleaner. It’s super light, easy to use, pretty quiet for a vacuum cleaner and the amount of tools available is perfect. You can reach any gap, surface etc. Great for stairs, car etc. Love it. We take it to clean our caravan too. 5 stars from me
This handheld vacuum cleaner literally changed the way I clean. It is so quick and easy to use and tucks away by folding in just a few seconds.
As I don’t have to pack it in it’s box after every use I can just pick it up and use it every time I want to.
Vacuuming is no longer a chore, but is actually enjoyable.
Has great suction power and really cleans and sucks the dust out of carpets. The extra power function works well for carpets.
The battery is also decent when it comes to usable time. I have 2-bedrooms and open space living and the battery is just about enough to vacuum the whole apartment and one of the bedrooms with extra power. I don’t mind having to recharge the battery though. It’s worth not having to carry bulky hoovers and trying to find a suitable plug to clean my house.
I have a corded shark vacuum cleaner that is brilliant, I also had a rechargeable vac, the van went wrong the brush bar stopped working as my hair kept getting wound around it, I ordered the rechargeable shark which in my opinion isn’t quite as good suction as the vax, but I like it for the anti hair wrap, it is very lightweight and I like the way the battery comes off to recharge and you don’t knead the charging unit for it to hang on.
I pretty much use this vacuum every other day because of how practical it is. Charges really quickly and the suction is really great. The only minor issue I have with it is that I have to cut hair from the rollers every now and again because they get stuck. Very good at getting dust out of carpets!
We have a cordless Hoover which is ok but wanted something with a bit more quality. This came up on a deal so bought it. It is far better than my existing one and I feel that I won’t have to replace it in a few years time. It’s perfectly adequate for my house and I am very pleased with it. Only downside is it’s a fair bit heavier than my existing hoover.
I am used to using the leading brand to hoover but after having numerous battery issues I decided to give this a go as there was 150.00 discount from the RRP.
I must say initially I was a bit wary because I used to just heavily rely on the reputation of the other brand but I felt like I had to be careful with this because it was new and unknown.
I was pleasantly surprised. It’s a little bit heavy to start with but moves with ease. I don’t believe I have used all its capabilities yet but it has plenty of potential.
My only disappointment is with the anti hair wrap technology. I admit that this was a huge selling point because the leading Serling brand do not have this and me and my daughter both have long hair that clogs the brush up. Unfortunately this hoover still clogs the brush which it claims not to do. Albeit not as much as other brands. Please see pic.
Amazing, I’ve tried so many cordless hoovers, and this one is absolutely brilliant, after hoovering my living room carpet with my dyson, I then went over it with the shark, I was totally shocked with the amount of dust that was picked up, I hovered twice, honestly if u want a decent hoover get the cordless shark , I will never go back to the other leading brands
This vacuum cleaner is frickin amazing, i have 2 very fluffy long haired cats and an 8 year old child to contend with and this vacuum cleaner can keep up, it doesn’t lose suction as the battery runs low, it lasts for the time it takes me to clean my 2 bed house, it works for cleaning the car and has a function to increase suction if needed. Very impressed with it, and so quick and easy to use 🙂
Very good mini vacuum for cleaning smaller spaces. Very good suction even on low setting. I use mine to clean the upstairs rooms. The battery life is plenty for this. Although not that heavy, its not exactly lightweight either, so some may find it a little difficult for carrying, especially when cleaning stairs for example. But all in all an excellent little well made vacuum, at a good price.
Having tried several cordless cleaners this is undoubtedly the best, but none bear comparison with the sheer power of the original larger motored Henry
Very pleased with the shark vacuum very lightweight good suction easy to use and good on the stairs
I’ve been wanting a Shark for quite a while now, after several friends/colleagues recommended them. I actually bought mine from Amazon Warehouse so it was cheaper than the regular retail price, and an absolute bargain.
It’s really easy to put together. I didn’t need to look at any instructions as it was very intuitive. It’s easy to change the attachments. Easy to fold. Easy to unfold. Easy to charge. And overall makes the job of hoovering so much more of a joy. We have ours in the kitchen and I now hoover every night and it’s no effort to do so, so our flat stays nice and clean.
The suction is very good. Almost too good in that it literally will try to hoover up anything in its way (eg my thin rug, dressing gown tie, socks…). Thanks to the mechanism of the head, none of this actually got suctioned up. It just makes the hoover stop and then you pull the item out and begin again.
The only reason I have dropped a star is because it doesn’t vacuum so well when you pull the Shark towards you. When vacuuming forward, it’s great, but I find I have to cover an area by going over it in this way.
Overall, I would highly recommend.
Not a bad hoover to be honest, battery is a little kack but overall I’d recommend.
This really is a great purchase, the suction is great, charges up in no time, easily detached to handheld device which makes it perfect to go round fiddly bits or even take out to your car etc. It is on the heavy side and it is a bit clunky but not so that it’d personally be a problem. You can also register it on sharks website and you get 5 year guarantee on the vacuum itself and 2 year on the battery.
Seems good quality for the price paid. Slightly heavier than my 6 year old Dyson but then only half the purchase price. Easy to empty and suction is good. New battery lasts more than 40 minutes if you use mostly on low power, but this may reduce eventually. Cleaner is top-heavy and needs to be propped up when not in use or you can fold the top over for storage, but it takes a few minutes to re-connect for upright use. Recommended.
Absolutely love this vacuum!! I have longer hair and a few pieces of my hair does get stuck in the brush but with a little snip from some scissors and it pulls right out without being tangled. It also picks up a TON of dust and dirt, the more you pass over a spot the better. Packs away small which is nice when you have only a compact space and comes with alot of accessories to clean every but of your home. Overall super suction power, glides over carpets with ease, compact, and very sturdy HIGHLY recommend
I love this vacuum, it’s made my life so much easier. Extremely lightweight and easy to carry around. Part of it detaches, so you can use it to get into those tricky corners and skirting boards. It’s great at getting right underneath furniture and the suction is good. There’s a very useful light on the vacuum so you can easily see the dirt. I’ve used it twice on one full charge and there’s still plenty of charge left in the battery. Good at getting up pet hair too. It folds so it takes up very little storage space. Highly recommend!
Been wanting a hoover that doesn’t have hair caught in the brushes for years. This is a bit heavier than the average cordless. Charge lasts for long enough to do whole house. The bin is easy to empty. Comes with all the attachments you’ll ever need. Not keen on the bit you have to pull up to get extra power. Like the fact it folds over so you can store it standing up in small cupboard. Like the bag that holds all the accessories, I hang that inside the cupboard door.
Not as lightweight as other cordless vacs but it is very easy to switch from using the wand to using just the hand held vac. Very easy to empty and to wash the dust cup and filters. The battery pack is quite small and can be plugged in anywhere. The battery then lasts for about 2 hours which actually is enough time to spend vacuuming – life is for living! If you use the turbo charge switch this does drain the battery quite quickly. We have now been using ours for 3 months and we are very happy to recommend it.
When I first got it I thought the little light on the head was laughable, I mean wtf right… just using battery power that you’ve never got enough of anyway…. well I’ll tell you now I was WRONG if I hoover without my glasses on it becomes the most incredible little toy detector in fact they should rename it the lego finder 3000!!! So another *check*
Right now I do have a massive problem with this hoover and it’s a big one….. if you live in a normal house, with kids and pets and those fully grown men (or women) babies that make mess for fun; then you are going to be unblocking this thing 100times a room…. why oh why can’t they just make the tube wider there’s absolutely nothing wrong with a bit of girth guys!! Baring in mind that this was probably designed by men I’m surprised!! It reminds me of my ex all the promise with none of the prowess!!!
Get yourself a unblocking stick and get ready!! Luckily they at least made it slightly easier for you by being able to take different parts apart to get in easier… if you live in one of those immaculate hinch type show homes I’m sure this won’t be a problem for you…. (lucky b*ggers)
I can’t comment on the bend in the middle doberiewotsit as all our furniture is too low to allow the head underneath as I’m sure most modern furniture is… meaning that part is useless and it’s still a pull it all out and hoover underneath job!!
That being said I’m not put off this hoover… I don’t hate it…. its just infuriating, I’m forever hopeful an XL model will come out and then I’ll be all over it!!!
I have been interested in the Shark vacuums for a while and bit the bullet with this model as it was on offer. I haven’t regretted it. The anti-hair wrap technology is great and I haven’t got/had any hair caught around the mechanics. I did look on the Shark website and they say if this does happen, to hold the power boost button for a few minutes and this should dislodge any hair caught. As yet, I haven’t experienced this. The house has never felt so clean. The hoover has fantastic suction and the lights at the front are great for showing up the dust, enabling you to pick up so much more than a conventional vacuum. The bag for the accessories is a really nice touch for storage too. I like the fact that you have a separate setting for hard or soft flooring. The battery life is excellent. I followed the first use instructions in the manual to ensure that I set the battery up properly. The five-year guarantee is very easy to set up via Shark’s website too. I am hugely impressed with Sharks offering and this model of vacuum. Shark is definitely now my choice for future appliances.
I like this as it has the hair removal system which appears to be working well . The bendy handle is great for for getting under furniture without having to move it. And the front light show up crumbs etc if you are just doing a quick tidy up.
I only gave it 4 stars for weight as it is a bit heavier that my old dyson which could be an issue for some people but all in all happy with my purchade
We love the fact that it is cable free. Easy to use makes the job of cleaning up around our bungalow far more enjoyable. I always thought nothing sucks like an Electrolux but the with a shark you can get your teeth into it . Simple’s.
This has revolutionised the way I do my floors as I was sweeping and now I can hoover. The battery is good and I can do the whole house easily. The anti hair/fur wrap thing is a bit useless though and
You need to detangle after most uses – still much better though
A stylish and very effective cordless=-vacuum-cleaner with hard-floor and
carpet settings and indeed a maximum power setting.
The package comes with a selection of tools to fit-on.
More powerful than the Dyson I had previously.
The only downside it is quite heavy.
Well what can I say I was super excited to get a hoover that worked but it is not as lightweight as mentioned, certainly not for someone who is 7stone in weight and 4’11” with emphysema and other health issues. So if you are healthy it’s great and if not you will just have to let your husband do the hoovering to get him excercised.
Had a Dyson and it was always running out of battery and annoying to have to hold the trigger down all the time while you use it so I decided to try a Shark as the reviews were so good. It’s amazing, the battery lasts a good 40 mins, you only hold the trigger down fore extra power and the anti hair wrap is great, no more cutting hair from the rollers. I absolutely love the lights on it as you can see every crumb on your hard floors and it picks up grit! which the Dyson didn’t do it continuously spat the grit out so I had to use a dustpan and brush to collect. Thoroughly recommend the Shark it’s great.
Slightly heavier than my previous one but has good suction. Also cleaning the cylinder which collects dirt is not as great to get to the corners to clean. The best feature is the hair collection in the cylinder and don’t need to clean the brushes and therefore this outweighs the small pitfalls of it.
Love love love this hoover, it has great suction, can be folded to be stored neatly which is fab if you’re like me and like in a flat, it’s so easy to use and cokes with lots of attachments and a bag to store them in, just two things, the first is despite it being anti hair wrap, you do get hair in the hoover brush that needs to be pulled out, but that’s not too much of a problem and tbh is a lot easier to do on this hoover than a lot of others I’ve used, the second point is that I can’t comment on how it is to use on stairs as I live in a flat, but my mum has one similar and uses it to hoover round the whole house everyday and is thrilled with it.
Truly honestly I purchased this for my brother as a Christmas present. It does an ok job. Seems really heavy for such a small unit. Honestly I have the Dyson at home and wish I’d asked for the extra money. It really doesn’t compare to how the Dyson feels or sucks. It’s just OK. Sorry that’s how I feel. Save more money d get the better product.
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!
On the positive side Its very easy to put together and to detach the hand -held for the stairs etc .One battery charge easily covers our 4 bed, 2 reception etc house Hardwood most of downstairs and it works as well as on carpet.My waist- length hair daughter has been home for a week and it coped fine with the hair we always find after. a visit It picks up our cat(s) hairs well too .It’s lighter than the traditional Dyson it is replacing .
On the negative side The dust cylinder is quite small and if you are a very messy family I think you’d have to empty frequently . Although it’s quite easy ,to be fair .It didn’t cope well with Christmas Tree needles and blocked. I couldn’t undo the three screws at the bottom to clear it, so ended up fishing the bits out . If you have very new/fluff-shedding carpets I suspect this could be an issue too. We are a two-person household and it will be fine for us But I suspect a family would be better off with a more traditional hoove
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!
This is a great all-round vacuum cleaner. OK the anti-hair wrap technology doesn’t do much, but it hardly takes a minute to clear the hairs that do get wrapped around it. I like the swivelling head, the light to show you where the dust is, and the simplicity of putting it together. It is heavier than I expected but more manageable than our corded vacuum. Tried using it to pick up dog hairs in the car but it’s not really powerful enough. Power is pretty good on carpets and wooden / tiled floors though. The fully-charged battery lasts for ages and is quick to charge. Made me want to do more vacuuming!
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!
Excellent vacuum cleaner, easy to use on daily basis. Needs emptied a lot but also simple to do. Adjuncts make it useful for difficult and higher things, a bit heavy for lifting up to corners etc but once again a solid machine makes that inevitable.
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.
The product was purchased to do general house cleaning. I did get a spare battery which did cost quite a lot. Still I have it now. I would say for general house cleaning it is ok and the steer ability is a nice feature. With what we have vacuumed up except for spilt washing up powder the pipework has stayed clear. The fine powder seemed to get stuck although some was deposited in the dust container. Bag less is good. I would only use it for smaller items to suck up. It did get stuck on half a twiglet but eventually managed to do so. It does suck up peanuts using the lead and pipe.. Any heavier job would need a different style of vacuum. Over all it does the job it was intended for but no more. Suction is ok. Watch out for a small piece of black plastic trim falling off the dust collector. It got stuck in the rotary section at the front of the vac. See pictures. Shark customer services were good and stated they would change the vacuum. I said it still appeared to work ok but had to dismantle the front of the vacuum to get it out. My reason for the contact was to highlight the issue. It was stuck on with not very sticky glue. It seemed to serve no useful purpose and I have not re applied it. This customer services agreed with.
Like I have said great for general cleaning. It looks good as well. Battery life is ok. Steer is ok. Extension is ok. The bag for the tools is a nice touch.
Top tip. Make sure to take the battery off before removing rollers at the front or your fingers will get cleaned.
Because battery operated, machine is top heavy and needs to be leaned against something solid when there is a need to move something while vacuuming and this is a little irksome but unavoidable. It is far easier to use in every conceivable way than my Dyson. Everything clips and unclips with ease and emptying it is a dream. I have no stairs so cannot comment but the Shark changes instantly from carpet to hard floor at the slight push of the on/off button. I am very pleased with my purchase.
I really like this vacuum as it has good suction and a good range of attachments. It is not lightweight but that is understandable as it has a large battery that keeps it going for a long time. Very easy to assemble, charge and empty. Fantastic value for money when compared to other well known vacuums. I would recommend this Shark 100%.
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.
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!
Bought to replace our ageing Dyson which now won’t go for more than a couple of minutes without giving up. The Shark was chosen (a) because of its famed efficiency with pet hair, and (b) because the Amazon offer was over 100 off!
Certainly works well and is easy to use once you get the hang. The anti-hair-wrap feature is a godsend — no more endless unclogging of the head roller. The two-position switch works well — hard floors/carpets — plus the trigger for a boost when needed. Easy to empty the container. And the canvas bag for accessories is a nice touch. All well thought out, even if Mr Dyson had the basic idea first! But it’s very heavy — OK if you treat it like an old-fashioned upright, instead of a hand-held with a long neck like the Dyson.
Shame it doesn’t have a charging cradle like the Dyson. The trailing cable is awkward, especially when the unit is parked in folded position which means the plug into the battery is underneath.
(Registering for the guarantee on line was an unnecessarily fiddly process — scanning the QR code (once I had found it!) didn’t seem to work.)
If we can get the Dyson fixed we’ll keep that too. And we also have a Henry, which feels like a ‘real’ machine. But overall I would recommend the Shark, especially for houses with pets.
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.
Heard so many good reviews of the Shark vacuums I bought one and wasn’t to be disappointed.
The vacuum is modern, stylish and manoeuvres perfectly not to mention breaks down easily for vacuuming stairs etc. I’m actually considering buying another to keep upstairs although the lightweight construction makes it easy to transit between floors.
The Shark folds down very nicely indeed and can be broken down further giving more storage options.
My house is quite big therefore I need to rotate my cleaning especially when operating on full power as the battery life can drain quicker, I may even consider a corded Shark for the downstairs areas. My mother bought one after seeing my Shark although corded as she had also heard nothing but good reviews, however I’ll no doubt stay with cordless.
In general, very impressed so far and love the modern look, handling and power.
After owning a few Dyson machines I was cautious about changing to Shark Handled cleaner, to my surprise it’s suction power is very impressive. The battery has a good life, I have quite large rooms than normal and one charge can clean the whole house. The anitwrap roller works really well (not 100% hair free but very good) and I don’t have to clean it as often as I used to. The bendable pipe is very handy, we get to easily clean under sofas regularly as it’s convenient than once in a while like we used to. Finally the price was reasonable compared to competitors. You need to get used to the brush head, it’s very agile and nimble, slightly on the heavier side than I was expecting. Overall a good buy and I am satisfied with the product.
This hoover is great for us. We have a young child that is always getting glitter and the like over the floor. So easy to get this hoover out and clean up after some messy play.
Easy for the stairs, light enough for us to hold in one hand for all the high reach areas.
The anti tangle isnt perfect but its so much better than our old dyson.
Only thing i would of liked is a clip to keep the crevice nozel on. The amount of times been hoovering the floor, spotted a cob web or the like then realised the tools are downstairs in a seperate bag is annoying.
The suction power doesnt sound as powerful as our old dyson ball but i am always supprised at how much it does actually suck up, quickly filling the hoover bin.
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.
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.
This is extremely handy for hard floors. My wife is a childminder and likes to keep on top of the places and after eating some days it’s a good job. Was a bit fed up of the plug in Van ( good vacuum it’s just the wire plugging in ) so after many years decided a battery one might be useful. She is delighted with it and I must say I think it’s not bad either. Only thing 40 minute battery time? No. I’d give it no more than 25 and that’s mainly in the lowest setting. Thing is it’s a lithium ion battery so no memory for discharge so when it reaches bottom light of the 3 put it on charge again, which can be done on the vacuum no need to remove the battery pack. A 2nd battery is advice but my wife won’t go for it. As a mechanic I use a lot of lithium battery powered tools spare battery or batteries is my advice. Spare approx 79.99 but for some reason Amazon doesn’t ship this to Northern Ireland. Why Amazon? I can get it on eBay and I can get it off Shark UK site shipped to my home address. Frustrating Amazon frustrating
Let me start by saying I absolutely detest hoovering. It’s the one job I leave til last and dread. However, I absolutely love using this hoover. To be honest though, I’ve only ever had one of those cheap ones with the bag that never seems to clip in properly that you have to drag round after you. Nor was I a fan of changing the plug socket several times in one hoover session. So what I’m trying to say here is my expectations were probably pretty low BUT this has blown me away! It’s cordless so it’s much easier and quicker to move round the house. The attachments clip on and off with ease and the way the top detaches itself makes it really easy to use on the stairs or car. The suction is amazing and I don’t think just in comparison to my previous hoovers. I’m actually embarrassed at how much dust it collected on the first go but even with subsequent uses, there is a lot of dust and hair collected. It’s also really easy to release the dust compartment too. In addition, the head of the hoover swivels really well and the function to ‘bend’ the hoover in half is great for under beds and sofas. I wish I’d invested in one long ago. It is a fantastic model. Some have said they find it heavy but I’m tiny and find it much lighter and easier to use that others I’ve owned so perhaps it’s just personal preference and previous hoovers you may have experienced. I will never buy a hoover with a cord again!
This is really good at cleaning wooden floors and it has to settings, carpet and flat, but we use the carpet setting as it soft brushes the wood. There is a boost button if required. It comes with a good array of tools and can also reach under beds with easy due to the middle flexible section. Naturally it’s top heavy as this is where the battery is located and be careful when standing upright as it can topple if your not careful.
Overall and excellent vacuum on wooden floors but can’t comment on carpets or stairs.
This is really good at cleaning wooden floors and it has to settings, carpet and flat, but we use the carpet setting as it soft brushes the wood. There is a boost button if required. It comes with a good array of tools and can also reach under beds with easy due to the middle flexible section. Naturally it’s top heavy as this is where the battery is located and be careful when standing upright as it can topple if your not careful.
Overall and excellent vacuum on wooden floors but can’t comment on carpets or stairs.
The design is sleek in a lovely colour with clever design to fold over for easy storage.
The suction is fantastic and gets out so much dirt from the carpet you wouldn’t know was there. Feels like it’s not doing anything until you look in the collection compartment and it’s full. In fact it’s got such good power it almost pulls itself along.
I was worried it was going to be heavy and it’s not as heavy as I thought it would be. Sure there may be lighter ones, but perhaps not ones that pack a punch like this does.
Battery life lasts really well, just made sure to follow the instructions which tell you how to prepare it properly for best use.
Pet tool is great for using on stairs and sofas etc, really pulls the pet hair out.
Lights are always handy, especially on the laminate flooring to see the crumbs not usually seen.
The switch between laminate/hardwood floor mode is fantastic and the extra power button comes in handy if anything grips onto carpet.
I’d definitely recommend purchasing this, you really won’t be disappointed!
I have never had a vac that cleans so thoroughly.
Got a bigger shock when i emptied it as it was full of blonde hair keeping all the dust together.
All these hairs were mine.
What a fantastic compact product.I actually cant get over all the dust this is a genious vac and the price is amazing.
My rug actually looks better as it has cleaned it better than my old vac ever did.
It hygenically helps my asthma and its not corded.
FANTASTIC.
I love the fact that its a Shark product the best ever cleaner i have ever bought.
I now can get the dust from under my bed i cant praise it enough.
I have stored mine closed down next to a lamp in my extension behind a unit so you cant even see it from my other room.My old one wouldnt close down
but i still cant get over ALL the dust that i saw on my wooden floor.
AMAZING PRODUCT.
I would give it 10 out of 10 if i could
And its blue a beautiful colour and we women pick by colour a lot.
– 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.
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.
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.