OK, point 1, this was replacing a Dyson V7 animal, and it’s quite a lot heavier to use, or so it feels in the hand. That being said, to me it feels like the plastics are better quality than the V7, and it generally feels like an all-round higher quality product.
Point 2 is that, in this package, it doesn’t come with a stair tool/compact powerhead. This has turned out to be a bit of a disadvantage. The standard powered head is quite big and bulky, and makes cleaning the stairs or a car interior a bit of a challenge.
On the plus side, the general functionality is great. The pickup is very good (on a par with the old Kirbys – I used to sell them) and the runtime is quite long. We have a large-ish 3 bedroomed bungalow and it will cover this 5 or 6 times, plus the stairs and the attic conversion beofre the battery needs changing. There are 2 batteries and a charger, which is not as good as the charge point docking system, to me.
The “under the table folding tube” function is quite useful, as is the fact that it will stand up on its own. It does have a bit of a tendency to get involved with extraneous stuff on the floor though, because of the design of the head slippers and shoes tend to go go under the head rather than be pushed around by it, so if you don’t clear the floor properly before cleaning you’ll end up having to pull the kid’s crocs and slippers out of the head.
It is very prone to sucking up large objects and then getting blocked up – I’ve had to dismantle the head sooooooo many times to remove anything from plastic spoons to playing cards and even just small bits of paper. Anything too heavy to go up the tube will rattle about in the head making a horrible din until you take it apart and fish it out. The anti hair trap is a bit of a nightmare too, it can get so clogged with lint fibres that the the roller won’t go round any more, and it’s not immediately obvious why the cleaner isn’t really working until you take it to bits.
In short, the Shark is excellent, but….. you have to look after it. Every few weeks I take it apart and clean all the components and it runs fine, and cleans wonderfully.
I’m very pleased with it, it’s definitely a step up from the V7.

It’s been a few weeks now and we have no regrets. Beats the Dyson by miles.

We bought this to replace a Dyson and it’s brilliany! Loads of suction power with a convenient “boost” trigger. The flexibility is great for getting under cupboards and sofas. There’s a good range of additional tools and it folds up for convenient storage.

We bought this to replace a Dyson and it’s brilliany! Loads of suction power with a convenient “boost” trigger. The flexibility is great for getting under cupboards and sofas. There’s a good range of additional tools and it folds up for convenient storage.

Thought long a hard about what new vacuum to purchase and settled on the Shark against various family members comments.
I love it. Much better than my old Dyson and better suction than my sisters G tech.
My only problem is my weak thumbs. I’ve broken and torn ligaments in both thumbs over the past few years (don’t ask) and find it rather Top Heavy as my father used to say to my mum. “It’s just the way your built love” lol
Or as my partner sez “your limp wristed”.
It really is a delight to use. Love the head that angles slightly and the bendy body to get down low without actually getting in your hands and knees.
Great set of attachments and I also purchased the pet hair head as I have a hairy dog. Makes short work of shifting his daily shedding.
As I said, the only down side is the weight of the actual top/motor. It’s heavy for a stick sadly and my pathetic wrists

I was skeptic about it because I already have a regular hoover but when I tried it on my carpet I was amazed by the amount of dirt it removed from the floor. In order to make sure it was the hidden dirt I hovered the entire bedroom with a regular Henry and once done I went all over again with the Shark and OMG the amount of dust and hair trapped the dust box. It was literately full as if I haven’t cleaned the carpet for ages. I couldn’t be happier knowing that my flat is really clean now. It comes with two batteries and a charger that holds both battery charging at the same time and it’s got a suction cup underneath to not let the charger loosen. The hoover itself is heavy and not that comfortable to use whilst handheld to remove furniture dust but does not the job so brilliantly that I don’t really mind about it , however some people might really find that uncomfortable. Mind that. I’d definitely recommend it to anyone.

Very good suction got a cat and picked up her hair. Feels powerful for a small cleaner. Attachments good, comes apart for using on stairs. My cleaner filled the dust container in just the time she was here! I am pleased with it. Didn’t have the cheapest one got the purple one with longer battery power. My existing Dyson stick hoover is no were as good as the shark. The Shark performance is much better. Very pleased with my purchase.

So I have used this shark vacuum the purple one with 2 batteries for around 2 months now before giving my honest review. I have a big house with 4 kids. I would definitely recommend 2 batteries as 1 is just not enough. I can get a full house cleaned (5 bedrooms) and all downstairs with 2 batteries. I use it for my car also quite frequently because of how efficient it is. Very easy to use. Very light. Even the kids are happy to clean their rooms. I used to get tired before with my old Dyson when doing a big clean but not anymore. I use the hand held version to clean after the kids throughout the day. This shark is a pleasure to use, my house is much cleaner. Very happy to recommend.

Brilliant device. I took over the rental of an apartment, which had been “thoroughly” cleaned. The shark picked up two full loads within minutes. Cleans everything, and with a good selection of accessories. Double battery a god send. Car interior is now regularly spotless, recommend? very certainly so.

As advertised this vac is superb on hard stone and wooden floors. Easy to handle and convenient to have two batteries to keep power going on a long clean.

I needed a folding vacuum to fit into an understairs cupboard. This fits the bill perfectly. Not only that, it’s a good vacuum cleaner. Always had Dyson previously for many years. A little heavy but you do get used to it. Great having twin batteries. They certainly hold their charge well.
I had to put buy an attachment for the stairs, which I’d have thought would have been included with the tools.

Most of the time I consider adverts as lies. Or exaggeration. This product performs as advertised. I am a bit heavy handed so for me the attachments would not suit a professional cleaner but for any domestic use it will be fine.

First time buying a cordless and was in two kinds with brands like Dyson and Bosch, shark reviews and price was better! Need a foldable, 80mins run time as I have 3 children and a large house..fabulous, a bit too tech and needed a few reads of manual to work functions. Now 3 days in it works great, lots of connects to do car, inbetween sofas..etc…only con is a bit heavy on pile rug and needs a hard push with two hands..would highly recommend

Vastly preferable to expensive Dyson wireless stick cleaners. Battery life is awesome, by comparison – and the double battery variant is a world-leader. Powerful suction, pleasingly manoeuvrable and flexible. I love the fold down storage position, completely eliminating the toppling of the cleaner. The Shark has a reasonable capacity for dirt and dust and emptying is a doddle! Never again will I look at Dyson with envy!

I was unsure whether to buy this vacuum or not. I’m so pleased that I did! Having a cordless vacuum has made my life so much easier. Having two children, and the mess that they make, The shark cordless has been so easy and efficient to use. It is lightweight and having the two batteries, means that one is always charged. The best purchase I have made this year by far!

We purchased this to avoid hauling our existing hoover up to the 2nd floor and down again for cleaning and what a good move. We now find ourselves favouring the Shark for much of the house, especially for those impromptu needs! I can’t get over how light and easy it is to manoeuvre compared with the ball structure of other ‘heavyweights’. You need to keep an eye on the collecting bin though as it fills pretty quickly. I think ‘anti hair wrap’ is a bit of a misnomer though – it’s certainly not the case. So pleased we went for the twin battery, without which you’d be pushed to do half the house on full power and avoiding the need for charging! Finally, the full power trigger is a bit sore on the fingers; you just need to find a comfortable position. Overall a good buy and recommended.

Easy to use. I am in my 80’s and it is not too heavy . I live in an old house and have some brick floors and some rooms have carpet. It is easy to change the suction as I go from room to room . It also lets me change quickly to a hand held cleaner to get the cobwebs down. I also took it out to clean the inside of my car . Marvellous.
So easy without having to constantly move the cord out of the way.

Excellent technology that stops my long hair from winding around the rollers. I have spent lots of money on other leading brands & this problem was an absolute nightmare. The Shark Cordless is brilliant, definitely worth the money. It has great suction so it picks up even the smallest particles on hard floors & doesn’t fling them around everywhere.

This is a fabulous cordless vacuum. Easy to assemble and clean. Picks up really well. Wish I had bought before now. Having two batteries is good as you are never waiting for it to charge so always ready to use. Great for the stairs which was one reason I bought it the other was the anti hair wrap however it does not stop hair wrapping around it’s just easier to remove than from plain brushes.
All in all we Love i

After 3 Dyson hoovers we thought give this a try it cleans better its quieter (our dog no longer attacks when hovering)and it seems to pull itself along plus having the 2 batteries is fantastic can now clean whole of the house instead of 2 goes at it very pleased it seems to be lifting grit etc out the carpet the Dyson left in it even the carpet pile feels cleane

Easy to use. Much better than my trad vac. I wish I could add a pipe xtension to reach btwn cupboards and long narrow spaces

Excellent product very light easy to use good battery life all you need

We have tried Dyson, Vax and G tech. The Shark is far superior with its suction, hair slicer and lightweight handling. We like how the handle can be adjusted for cleaning under beds etc and how it folds down for easier storage, the battery life of both supplied batteries is ideal for purpose