Great suction very versatile the only negative is there is no carry handle like the old one but still great the wife loves i

Brilliant vacuum, lightweight and easy to use, empties easily and charging and swapping batteries is a breeze…. Wish we’d bought one sooner.

This is a bit heavier than my days on but in every other way it is good

Sucks better than my “V7” by that other famous brand, with more than twice the battery life too, especially with the second battery. Easy to empty and the “under furniture” feature is inspired.
LED “headlights” are useful to have. Supplied with a good set of tools AND a separate battery charger so you can charge the second battery whilst using the first.

I absolutely love it. Maybe it is a bit heavy but I’m glad I bought it.

For a battery operated vacuum cleaner the Shark has great suction power. I like the fact that it has two battery power packs which mean that one could be on standby if the other one you are using should suddenly run down in the middle of vacuuming. Also, unlike some makes, this has tools to brush upholstery and get into those crevices. A great all-in-one cleaner.

I like everything about it, far exceeds any vacuum I have ever used. Easy to use and the light is helpful for darker corners. Nice to have the two batteries and very good at picking up dust and fluff – I am delighted with it.

Better suction than some of the others,due to turbo.2batteries are brillia

Our previous Vacuum Cleaner, was, is, a Hoover. I won’t name the model etc, but it’s useless!! We have used a Dyson Cordless, which was a big improvement on the Hoover, however, given the Hype about Dyson technology and innovation, my opinion, they lack innovation and technology..So searching for a replacement unit was, initially, a bit of a dilemma. I did some research and had the Shark highly recommended to us, we opted for this particular model, for its anti hair wrap, allergy/pet friendly, versatility and twin battery packs. Less than a week in, and pleased to report its amazing. (Yes I know it’s sad to be excited about a Vacuum Cleaner) Ashamedly, the impact after hoovering the carpets, revealed a finish similar to having it washed! We haven’t used all the tools that go with it as yet, the lights on the front are superb and very useful. The ability to change from hard floor to carpet at the flick of a switch is great, battery life has yet to be tested thoroughly, however so far so good. The fact that two lithium batteries are provided provides additional flexibility and resilience, unlike the Dyson. Will provide a further update once it’s been used for a longer period, so far, so good and would most definitely recommend it….

Mutch more versatile than our old cleaner easily converted for different jobs good to empty good suctio

If you were a Dyson customer then this product is for you! I’ve had a couple of wired Dysons over the last 25 years, I decided to purchase the Dyson V8 thinking it was going to perform. I was bitterly disappointed with it having a battery error after just 1 minute of use! This Shark vacuum cleaner is built more like a cordless powertool instead of clever trickery that doesn’t work with the Dyson. It comes with 2 batteries too and has been designed by someone that knows what they’re doing! The duo function is exactly what you need going betweem hard flooring or carpets without clunking in a different attachment. Plus this is so easy to use that you’ll find yourself with a cleaner house because it takes secondsto get it out compared with a corded vacuum cleaner.

Purchased on behalf of a close friend who loves it.
Says its lightweight as she is 78 years old and it is easy to use.

Excellent cleaner. Very useful having two batteries . Easy to manoeuvre cleaner . Best cleaner we have had, thoroughly recommend .

This is a great lightweight powerful vacuum cleaner. I live in an apartment and this vacuum does the job perfectly. My wife has a corded version in the family home which is also great. I recommend shark above all other brands as I have tried them all.

Not exactly light weight, so I wouldn’t buy it for my grandparents, but it’s light enough that using it doesn’t tire my arms out.

I found it very easy to use and appreciated that the hard floor setting kept the suction power but turns down the rotation speed.

The suction is what I’d expect from a good hoover, and only doesn’t get 5 stars from me because very occasionally I’ll try to go over the same spot multiple times.

In terms of battery power, you can probably hoover an average sized flat with this before changing the battery, for a small flat you absolutely don’t need the extra battery.

There’s a trigger to boost the suction for as long as you hold it down, it’s easy to keep held down with one hand. However I assume that that’s a bad idea because of overheating or something, but it’s nice that the manufacturer included the ability to boost the power rather than just limiting it like lazier manufacturers would do.

I find that, for now at least, Shark are trying to make a better hoover than Dyson and it shows in both the lower price and the quality of the product.

Awesome, picks up really well and the “headlights” are excellent at illuminating the floor and bits you’re cleaning up.
Only gripe is it should have attachment holder on actual cleaner and a brake so you can lean it up when it is fully upright.
Really good bit of kit thoughand much better than my old plug in Dyso

Best vacuum cleaner I have ever had. Goes in all nooks and crevices very well also under beds.

I have long hair and with my old machine was always having to cut the hair off the roller, but now one or two strands at most escape the anti hair wrap mechanism. I’m very pleased with this purchase. Plus features – easy to set up, battery charger small and neat, the lights do light up the darkest corners in a searchlight beam, the trigger feature is a great idea – just press when you need extra suction and release, the 40 minute of use time is accurate and the cylinder is easy to empty. If I were to be critical, it is a bit heavy if you’re older and top heavy as the cylinder is at the top of the handle. If you interrupt your cleaning for any reason you have to be careful to prop it up, as it won’t stand up on it’s own. It’s simple once you finish cleaning as it just folds down and is quite stable. Expensive, but worth it!

This is a good vacuum cleaner and seems to pick up the dirt that my old cabled machine missed. Good to bend under cabinets and beds etc. The second battery is a very good idea, as it extends the clean time to 80 minutes. More imprtantly, it is fairly lightweight and is “Male Friendly”. ….Highly recommended.

No power cord..Oh! The freedom! Light weight, well built, 2 batteries, quality produc

Less like a shark and more like a 1980s extra from Short Circuit, this vacuum is certainly cute, with its upright habit and brightly lit ‘eyes’ that make it easy to see into all those nooks and crannies. Full marks for this element of design, and for manoeuvrability, which sees the head pivoting and rotating and able to get into all sorts of places that other vacuums probably can’t reach. The flexible tube and bendy pole means that you can get right under furniture with it too if you’re used to an upright/stick then this might be revolutionary but all cylinder vacuums do this don’t they?

The suction power appears to be on a par with my old AEG — but one large advantage is the anti-wrap function on the main head which really does work. I have rather long hair and have often needed to sit with previous vacuums cutting it off the rollers with scissors. None of that here, which is amazing! The Shark is also happy to suck up on lots of different floor surfaces: I have wood, stone and carpet and it was equally at home on all three. It’s simple to switch between hard and carpet flooring modes, and there’s a turbo (for extra suction power) that works with either.

The vacuum comes with a set of interchangeable heads which are easy to attach and detach with the click of a button. The upholstery tool has done a good job on my velvet sofa and there are a number of other useful attachments. 2 batteries are supplied and should offer up to 80 minutes of running time — I don’t ever intend to test that out! A single battery proved adequate for a run over my entire house, so it seems unlikely if you’ve got a 2-bed semi that you’ll want for longevity of battery use. The batteries are easy to charge and, like the attachments, click simply into position. A tote bag is supplied to keep all these bits and pieces together.

The dust canister is quite small and requires more emptying that I’m used to with my AEG, but it’s not a huge issue. It’s easy enough to do and presumably helps to preserve the lightweight nature of the machine. On this, whilst it is not heavy, I did find that when switching to the handheld mode to do my sofa, it did end up being heavy after a while on my wrists and I found myself swapping hands. I also feel that the vacuum is a bit top heavy in upright mode and I find myself propping it up against a wall when I’m not using it but don’t want to fold it down.

More goods: it’s brilliant to be cordless; this is a huge plus. No more plugging and unplugging as you move about the house, upstairs and downstairs. Also, it folds neatly down in half and takes up a very small space in my under-stairs cupboard — another important point if you’re short on space.

Overall, this is a cute and versatile vacuum that can definitely be used as the main vacuum in your house. It’s not perfect, with a slightly-too-small dust compartment and can become a little heavy in handheld mode, but the plus points (cordless, simplicity of use, anti-hair-wrap, and space-saving design) do make it worth a look.

This model appears to have been discontinued even though I was only sent it to review a few weeks ago. I shall therefore keep my review brief.

My only negative comment relates to the main brush tool. I have never known a vacuum cleaner that pulls itself along the carpet, until this one. This makes vacuuming in smaller areas a problem, and if you have a weak back (as my partner does), it can place more of a strain on it.

Aside from the above issue, this is an excellent machine. It cleans my carpets better than any previous handheld I have had, definitely approaching (or exceeding) mains upright quality. A comprehensive range of accessories is supplied. The high power trigger is very handy for shifting more embedded dust. Emptying the dust collection drum is easy.

I particularly like how the machine can fold over to be freestanding in storage.

The twin batteries are a nice touch. You can charge a single battery with or without the cradle, and charge two batteries in the cradle simultaneously.

Almost a perfect vacuum cleaner, if they could just find a way to stop it pulling you forward when you use it.

I love Shark. I have a corded Shark hoover which I have used for a couple of years and always loved it and been impressed by its performance so I was very excited to be offered this cordless one.
I am not disappointed! Being cordless makes it so much easier to move around a room and hoover under sofas and other furniture. I live in a three-storey house so it is great for carrying around all three floors.
I have a lot of stairs and dread hoovering them, but this makes it a lot easier – simply unclip the unit and off I go.
The suction power is brilliant, it doesn’t feel like it grips the carpet well as it glides across but it sucks up so much dirt!
The charge is good, plenty to hoover the whole house two or three times a week before needing more juice.
It is quite quiet as well which is always good.
I am very pleased and have already recommended this to friends and family.
Shark are the best!

Wow, just wow! Where has this vacuum been all my life?? I absolutely love it! It’s superb lightweight, easy to pull around and whizzes around like a dream. It’s fantastic on the stairs and gets to hard to reach places.

Has two batteries, which means you never have to be without it, as one can be charging and you can be good to go with the other. Its suction is superb, hair doesn’t collect around it and it’s easy to empty. There is literally nothing not to like about this- it’s the best one I’ve ever used!

Assembly was straightforward; as well as a quick start and a more detailed guide, the unit itself has a number of (detachable) yellow stickers with instructions on how to use it. Two battery packs are included, which means that one can be charging while you use the other one, so you’re never stuck waiting for a charge to finish. The charging unit allows you to charge both units at once, and the first time charge took approximately one hour to complete.

The unit comes with a good array of different attachments, making it easy to clean stairs, upholstery or tight corners. The main unit is very flexible and lightweight, and has a light attached, making it easy to clean under low surfaces (e.g. under a sofa). The cleaner folds down for compact storage, and also comes with a handy bag for keeping all of the attachments in one place).

Last (but definitely not least) I gave the unit a test run on a particularly dirty carpet with dust, cat hair etc. & some very dusty wooden stairs, and it did a really good job; suction power was good, and there’s a “suction boost” button for persistent stuff.

Overall I’m really pleased with this; the only downside is the price, but if you can tolerate that it’s an excellent product.

This Shark vacuum was easy to put together without reading the instructions which is always a good thing. It’s quite substantial in size and a little heavier than a Dyson cordless. However it is easier to push around the carpets and it seems to be picking up everything. It comes with two batteries which have a good long life compared to most cordless vacuums. And of course the fact there are two means you should never be without power for it. It’s the nicest looking vac I’ve had too. It also has some useful features like being able to bend it to get underneath tables etc. There are three power settings, the third of which gives a boost when you press down a lever as you’re pushing. My carpets look fine now and I used one of the extensions to clean the inside of the door frame.
I’m hoping this lasts a long time because it’s looking like a very good product.