Shark Cordless Stick Vacuum Cleaner [IZ300UK] Anti Hair Wrap, PowerFins, Single Battery, Black & Coppe
Technologies that make a difference
Shark Anti Hair Wrap Corded Stick Vacuum Cleaner
50% more suction*. Glide from carpets to hard floors with DuoClean, enhanced with new PowerFins. Anti Hair Wrap Technology removes hair from the brush-roll as you clean. Reach, clean and store anywhere. *Versus Shark IZ201UK.
PowerFins pick up more dirt in one pass*
2 brush-rolls work together in Shark’s DuoClean floorhead. The innovative PowerFins brush-roll digs deep into carpets to agitate dirt and directly engages hard floors for a deep clean. *Versus Shark IZ201UK
Flexology
Reach, store and charge anywhere. The flexible wand bends so you don’t have to, easily cleaning under low-lying furniture. Fold for compact, freestanding storage. Charge wherever suits you.
-
Up to 60 mins run-time†
†In ECO Power Mode, with non-motorised tool.
-
DuoClean
Motorised brush-rolls draw in large and small debris and lifts stuck-on dust from hard floors.
-
Stairs, sofas & up high
Transform into a handheld vacuum cleaner with 2 attachments for versatile cleaning.
-
LED Smart Display
Displays battery life, suction level and selected floor type
IZ300UK
| | Powerfins | |
| | DuoClean | |
| | Anti Hair Wrap | |
| | Anti-Allergen | |
| | Converts to Handheld | |
Pet Model | | |
Up to 60 mins† | Run-time | Up to 60 mins† |
| | Powerfins | |
| | DuoClean | |
| | Anti Hair Wrap | |
| | Anti-Allergen | |
| | Converts to Handheld | |
Pet Model | ||
Up to 60 mins† | Run-time | Up to 120 mins† |
| | Powerfins | |
| | DuoClean | |
| | Anti Hair Wrap | |
| | Anti-Allergen | |
| | Converts to Handheld | |
Pet Model | | |
Up to 60 mins† | Run-time | Up to 120 mins† |
- IZ300UKT
- IZ320UK
- IZ320UKT
| Weight: | 4.58 kg |
| Dimensions: | 24.5 x 26 x 118 cm; 4.58 Kilograms |
| Brand: | Shark |
| Model: | IZ300UK |
| Colour: | Black and Copper |
| Colour: | Black and Copper |
Battery Powered
Used by a pensioner.
This is a fantastic vacuum, it is lightweight, easy to use, easy to empty and to recharge. I wouldn’t be without it now. Love the 5year gaurantee.
Brilliant with embedded hai
I love the fact that the body folds to store or go underneath furniture because it goes all the way under beds and sofa. The fins are a massive improvement on the brush bars as the hairs stick onto the silicone. I have had fusion for over twenty years but this beats them hands down for removing embedded hairs. My only gripe is that I would have liked a longer tool for getting into those hard to reach places.
Perfect for me.
Suffering with arthritis I’ve been struggling to clean the place.. This is absolutely perfect for me… It’s light to handle, just glides across the floor and easy to empty after each use cos the suction power is so great it picks up a lot of dust…. Can’t comment on the stairs as i don’t have any…….
Upgrade on previous model yet build quality suffers
Good battery life yet the 2nd battery is a must to do a thorough clean of a medium – large house. LED indicators are simple and controld work well. Dust bin is much easier to empty and can be removed from the device entirely for cleaning. Anti-hair wrap is by far the best improvement over previous models but somehow the overall build quality feels slightly cheap and not as sturdy. The central folding mechanism is fit for purpose but joins between each part of the device feel as is there is constant movement when in use. Would highly recommended however dubious to see how long it lasts with daily use.
Overall good performance
Good suction power. A little bit heavy but very well made. I like the detachable battery pack opens up the possibility of buying a second battery. Cleaning the dust container is very easy and clean.
Pleased
It works so much better than the last stick cleaner I had. Picks up very well and love the fact I don’t haver to change the head for floor to carpet. Makes life much easier. I have the Turbo tool which is very useful for the stairs as ours are quite narrow and the vacuum head itself is too big. So good suction, easy to use and charge. It’s heavier than my last one but there again the machine is more powerful.
As yet I am unable to comment on the longevity of this item but hoping it will do a few years.
Battery does not last long
Brilliant hoover! Have always used sharks. But this is the first battery one I have got and one battery does not last long at all. Not sure if it’s a dodgy battery or no
Awesomeness personified
Sucks BETTER than a Dyson. Looks BETTER than a Dyson Empties BETTER than a Dyson …. Battery lasts BETTER than a Dyson
Dyson prices are astronomical & this Shark beats it into a cocked hat & it’s HALF THE PRICE !!!!!!!!
ITS A WIN WIN WIN SITUATION!!! Don’t be daft. BUY A SHARK NOT A DYSON !!!
Very good overall, a few niggles
Overall very good. Cleans carpets very well, which is my main use for it – the brush head works well in this regard.
Overall suction (when using the attachments for example) could be a bit stronger, but it is adequate for my purposes.
Battery life is a bit shorter than I would have liked (and expected). I can do all of my house on a charge (only just), but have to recharge if I want to do the car too. And charging takes a long time.
Overall happy with this though.
Easy to use and easy to store
Bought this as original shark (which is great) is rather heavier. So added this one – hence we have the heavier one upstairs for upstairs use (have to vaccuum less often). This one for downstairs use and for staircase which is much more regular. Being in our late sixties, trying to make life easier for ourselves.
The cordless stick does a great job just as our original mains powered one does.
Excellent value vacuum
I bought this as a replacement for a Vax cordless vacuum that broke after 10 months. So far, this replacement has been excellent. Long battery life, a convenient design and decent suction. I also enjoy how it handles long hair, as removing it is now a breeze.
For those who hate vacuuming!
I hate vacuuming but this makes the task a short pleasure. The carpet and hard floor settings are brilliant. The only reason I gave four stars for stairs is because stairs are an absolute pain to vacuum with anything. Having said that the detachable unit does the job as well as anything.
Love it!
Ok so I’ve had hoovers, dyson and probably about every other make in my time and this is easily one of the best! The hair wrap technology is brilliant. Best thing is that when you empty the bin, ALL of the dust comes out easily- doesn’t require a brush etc like the dyson. Lightweight and one charge will do a 2 bed flat easily. Folds down so it doesn’t take up much space. Great price from seller.
Shark Stick Cleane
We needed to replace our old tired Dyson and found the Shark much better in hoovering up the dust and pet hair. We have two batteries but one would be sufficient for our bungalow with the second an added but worthwhile bonus; highly recommended although watch for discounts as the price can be off putting.
Battery life and suctio
Liked the ease of use and design Tools supplied are adequate and battery lasts long enough to vacuum most of our house .
May need to purchase a second battery at some time
So happy with my Shark cordless
I love this cleaner which is doing all I expect from a vacuum cleaner and cordless is just the way I like it. The lights in front are great when coming to dark spaces like under tables and beds.
I recommend this to anyone.
he anti hair wrap works grea
he only thing i disliked about it is that it wont stan up on its own you can not just let go of it while you move or pick somthing up
Great Suction Disappointing battery performance
Fantastic machine well made easy to use, it has really good suction. Great for a one-bedroom flat. The claim that the battery has 60 minutes run time did not prove true just using the default setting. This model Shark is not at all suitable for a house with stairs. Will reluctantly have to return it. Thought of solving the problem by getting additional batteries for each floor. plus accessories – it only came with a crevice tool and a general-purpose brush
However, This made the machine comparatively expensive when the batteries are 79 and were out of stock
Light Weight but powerful
The Shark cordless vac is very adaptable and comes with tools .The top section can be taken off to allow it to be used for vacuming the stairs or car. It has variable power levels from eco to booster and has a 60 minute run time with the battery supplied and recharges in about 4 hours. Very pleased with it so far .
Nice piece of ki
Lightweight. Compact and like all Shark products well designed and easy to use. Battery life is reasonable. Take care to follow initial charge and discharge instruction. They are important if you want the battery to last.
Perfect for all arounder
Our switch from Gtech Air Ram to Shark
We have switched from one of the Gtech Air rams and although it was good and the battery was good enough to do the whole house.
We had to buy multiple new sets of wheels as they always broke and more and more parts started needing to be replaced.
Battery
(We got the 60 minute battery version)
We have a 3 bedroom 2 storey house and can do the whole house with one simple charge, it still even would have enough over for any small spillages too. However do expect that time to be shortened if you need to use the boost option but that just obvious. I would recommend running the battery completely dead at least twice as it does seem that the battery held the charge that bit better after we had used it and charged a couple of times.
Storage…
It’s does store away really nicely and is compact enough that it will fit away in most spaces without any worries.
Emptying
Cleaning out of the machine couldn’t be simpler either and oh my god! You will be urprised just how good this little vacuum is. We’re not a dirty house but even still we was very shocked by what we found.
Non floor cleaning…
It’s great for doing the stairs as it breaks down for the purpose really nicely and there is no weight to it either making the task that much easier. But also it’s great to get to those higher out of reach corners etc that you often struggle or over stretch to reach. We have even done our curtains and beds with very little effort.
Car
Then there is the car packed down it does clean the car and the crevice tool is ideal. We did consider buying the car kit however we found this does the job so well that we held of buying the extras for now.
Flexability & Movement
The capability of being able to adjust the handle to go right under tables and sofa’s without having to bend yourself saves your back and just makes life that bit easier for sure it’s a great feature. (As long as you have the gap underneath to do it.)
It also glides the floors/carpets with ease and there is no real efforts in turning or moving around the room, I’m disabled and found this was so much easier to use then any other vacuum I’ve tried I actually can help out around the house without physically having to pay for it.
One simple Fault
Only one slight fault yet worth mentioning before you use your new vacuum… On our try of the vacuum when the handle is up and it’s fully erected to use it doesn’t support itself. So if you have to let go of it to pick something up or move something out of the way, it toppled over and fell to the floor.
So if your going to have to move something ensure that you lean it against something to save this from happening.
My wife likes it!
My wife likes it – and she’s fussy! Apparently even the “anti hair wrap” feature seems to work as advertised. We no longer lug a mains powered vacuum around the house tripping over the lead every few minutes.
Good purchade
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
I'm unsure how durable it will prove to be
I really like the dual battery feature – it has already proved necessary in my house (a fairly standard size 3 bedroom with study and large hobbies room. The only thing I’m concerned about is that we have an uneven stone floor downstairs, and while it picked up dust well it shows evidence of tine chips on the underside of the main “foot”, even after the first use.
Brilliant!
I love this! Good quality product all round. Easy to use, I don’t find it heavy at all, good clean in my house which is a 2 bed bungalow, does it on one charge. I like that emptying the dust collector is a smooth and easy process. In fact all the parts are easy to fix and use. Also, no smell in the air after use, which means of course, no emission! It’s just great.
Replaced my Vax cordless - not a bad unit but could be bette
So this a strange one – I used to be a Vax over Dyson fan until recently more and more of my Vax products started to break down.
Up till a few years ago, Vax were great at sending replacements but not so much now.
So we converted to Shark and this was a fairly risky move given the price vs the Vax.
In short, its great – plenty of battery time and replaceable battery, folds really neatly etc and well…sucks the junk from the floor.
Suction on carpet is excellent and this shows when running over the same part using our mains powered shark.
BUT on tile not so much and this is why we got this – for the kitchen.
Yesterday we had rice krispies on the floor when the little one used them as target practice and it really struggled.
I was changing power modes from low to high and also hard floor to carpet but it just moved the bits around.
Crack open the old vax and this seemed to do better. I can only think the dual roller is in some ways blocking bits like this being sucked in which yet carpet the same thing goes in fine.
Not a show stopper but does take a bit of patience and more of that battery power for what seems to be less work for the Vax.
Converting it to a handheld is excellent and while a bit heavy, does a good job on stairs and car.
The display is also brilliant as are the lights which are very useful!
My biggest annoyance is the buttons that aid making life easier … or not.
When upright, the front button disconnects the top to convert to handheld and the rear black button is to fold it. But when folded, the front button (now black) is the one that lets you get it back upright.
However behind when folded is the orange one that drops the whole thing to the floor to convert it to handheld.
Just need to remember this – a few times it has crashed to the floor (tiles) when pressing the button because we went for the one behind and not front.
An excellent buy
I bought this item to replace a Dyson stick vacuum. It is superior in its cleaning and ease of use. It is heavier and may make my arm ache doing curtains but is still worth it. Using the handheld and doing the stairs also worked well. It is tidy when folded and sits well for storage. Run time is brilliant and having to ability to choose the floor type, carpet or hard floor. I love it. I think it is value for money.
Love it!
Hooray, I can vacuum the whole house on the 60 minute run time! Apart from the lounge all the other downstairs floors are wood, which doesn’t need high suction, stairs and 4 carpeted bedrooms, tiled bathroom and en-suite no problem.
As others have said, it’s not lightweight, but I’m OK with that as it’s still nowhere near as heavy as an ordinary upright vacuum.
I like how the handle folds down for storage purposes as stick vacuums don’t stand up on their own and I don’t like leave mine on display when not in use. Handy to be able to remove the battery to charge it.
I gave away my Dyson ball vacuum cleaner years ago as it was too heavy to lug upstairs and replaced it with a corded Shark stick vacuum which has been excellent and problem free so I had no hesitation buying another Shark. So glad I waited until one with a decent run time came on the market. I bought it when it was on offer and paid 1p more than the 40 minute run time one and it was half the price of the over-rated Dyson.
Love it!
A great addition to the house cable free
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.
A POWERFUL AND STYLISH CORDLESS VACUUM
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.
New shark cleane
Decided to go for a cordless cleaner this time. So far it has been easy to use and easy to empty. Had a Hoover last time and it was poor and not easy to use, won’t bother with them again.
A POWERFUL AND STYLISH CORDLESS VACUUM
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.
Excellent cleaner and outstanding shark customer service
Arrived without pet tool, easily resolved by contacting shark customer services, sent the part the very day I provided proof of purchase. Cleaning much better than our Dyson equivalent which it replaced. It is top heavy but is meant to be stored folded down. Lights on front are a very good addition can see where need to clean. Emptying the bin much easier than dyson. Pet attachment is very good, use for stairs and furniture. Easy to adjust from solid floor to carpet, and the flexible tube to allow cleaning under tables etc is very good. It’s not as nice looking as dyson but who cares, it’s for cleaning not for looking at and is more practical.
Great hoover but BEWARE amazon have mixed up the models.
Purchased the model that came with a Pet Tool but received the model *without*. Getting past amazons bot chat is a painful experience so i have decided to just purchase the Pet Tool.
Amazing can't fault it!
I love my new vacuum. I have had a Henry for years but I needed something more compact and lightweight. With a dog and 3 children messes happen a lot but with this it is quick and easy to clean up. Great product. Highly recommend!
Well designed and easy to assemble.
Technically, I thought that the machine was very well designed and easy to put together. It ticked all the boxes as far as easy to use. The one aspect which was problematic, was that my wife found it on the heavy side when using it. She is elderly, so this should not be a problem for younger fitter individuals.
Good cordless stick vacuum cleane
I was looking for a light weight cordless cleaner for my stairs, but I find I haven’t needed to use my corded vacuum cleaner since I got this. Power is good and it switches from carpet to my stone floors with great ease. Really pleased with it.
Suction is good
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.
Shocking news , a shark is my best friend
This product is excellent. Easy instructions to use. Found the suction powers were great on big lounge carpets and also small rugs. Love that I can switch to wooden floors at a moment . Powers up well and the 40 minutes battery time is longer than you think.
Shocking news , a shark is my best friend
This product is excellent. Easy instructions to use. Found the suction powers were great on big lounge carpets and also small rugs. Love that I can switch to wooden floors at a moment . Powers up well and the 40 minutes battery time is longer than you think.
Small but mighty
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.
Small but mighty
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.
Better than the cordless Dyson!
I bought this as a replacement for my cordless Dyson. It is more powerful, longer battery life and holds more dirt. Its a lot heavier than the Dyson but it performs much better and it can even go under tables and beds without you needing to bend! I Love it!
Better than the cordless Dyson!
I bought this as a replacement for my cordless Dyson. It is more powerful, longer battery life and holds more dirt. Its a lot heavier than the Dyson but it performs much better and it can even go under tables and beds without you needing to bend! I Love it!
Good except for run time
Really like the shark cordless but the run time of 60 minutes is not accurate. I use the lowest setting but if you even move up to a higher setting even for a few seconds it eats the battery.
Good except for run time
Really like the shark cordless but the run time of 60 minutes is not accurate. I use the lowest setting but if you even move up to a higher setting even for a few seconds it eats the battery.
Effective and efficie
This feels like a quality vacuum but with all the benefits of bring cordless. The battery display is a great advantage as you always know how much charge is still available for use.
Excellent suction good all round vacuuming
Excellent, versatile vacuum closes up allowing it to stand unobtrusively in a corner by charging point.
It is heavier than our previous g tech but overall suction on various surfaces is excellent picking up pet hairs easily.
Purchased the extra car cleaning kit, but not tried this yet.
Good value for money
Heavier than expected
Like the storage fold down option. Battery charge okay. Heavier than expected
Excellent suction good all round vacuuming
Excellent, versatile vacuum closes up allowing it to stand unobtrusively in a corner by charging point.
It is heavier than our previous g tech but overall suction on various surfaces is excellent picking up pet hairs easily.
Purchased the extra car cleaning kit, but not tried this yet.
Good value for money
Wow bye bye Dyso
Vacuuming has never been so easy or fun. I thought the light was a gimmick however my husband loves it and it means he now vacuums – bonus. So lightweight compared to my old Dyson. Can pick it up with 1 hand and with a 3 storey house very handy for doing the stairs. Also incredibly quiet and my cats don’t hate it like my old Dyson.
Great value for money
This is a great cordless vacuum cleaner. Suction power is great. The vacuum head is well designed and sucks dirt around corners and under my standing sofa. It’s very flexible and can reach under tight furnitures.
The charge isn’t great but you can certainly clean an entire house in one go. But have to charge after every use. It’s looks nice as well.
It fails in the weight area. The filter area where the suction power is located is very heavy. I would say this isn’t a great vacuum cleaner for the elderly. It’s easy to move around on Laminate floor. But on carpet you can really feel the heavy topside of this vacuum cleaner.
Great value for money
This is a great cordless vacuum cleaner. Suction power is great. The vacuum head is well designed and sucks dirt around corners and under my standing sofa. It’s very flexible and can reach under tight furnitures.
The charge isn’t great but you can certainly clean an entire house in one go. But have to charge after every use. It’s looks nice as well.
It fails in the weight area. The filter area where the suction power is located is very heavy. I would say this isn’t a great vacuum cleaner for the elderly. It’s easy to move around on Laminate floor. But on carpet you can really feel the heavy topside of this vacuum cleaner.
Super vac
Good buy but struggled with choices of this vacuum.
Functions well as cordless. Good suction. Gets in all nooks and crannies.
Battery length accurate.
Pleased with neat storage as top half folds over.
Works well on hard floors and carpets
Happy so far.
Super vac
Good buy but struggled with choices of this vacuum.
Functions well as cordless. Good suction. Gets in all nooks and crannies.
Battery length accurate.
Pleased with neat storage as top half folds over.
Works well on hard floors and carpets
Happy so far.
Fantastic cordless vacuum
Really great machine. Brilliant suction and versatility. Large bin easy to empty. Only criticism is the head is rather heavy. So if you’re looking for a really lightweight vacuum this might not be the one for you. Check weight online and see. However we are really pleased with it. The two batteries increased the use time to approximately 2 hours. We let our French watermill to guests and this is perfect for the cleans.
Super little light weight vacuum
I love my vacuums – I have the corded Shark which would eat my rugs if I let it and this super fold away rechargeable quickie that comes out almost every day. Well made really good little machine, how long it lasts is always the major problem with cordless I find. I have had other makes before, so if it lasts three to four years I’ll be happy’ish. x
A good vac but eats batteries
This is a good vac with flexible options for cleaning your home and your car. I’m glad I want for the twin battery option as the vac quickly eats through batteries. It also really needs a full clean and wash-out of the dust collector every time it is used including the two filters so is quite high maintenance. Fine dust does collect in the collector and can only be removed by washing with water. With the dust collector, motor and battery being at the top of the vac it is quite heavy and you will feel it after using it for a house clean.
Weigh
We have noted it is a lot heavy then the Hoover stick vacuum that we replaced with this..
A good vac but eats batteries
This is a good vac with flexible options for cleaning your home and your car. I’m glad I want for the twin battery option as the vac quickly eats through batteries. It also really needs a full clean and wash-out of the dust collector every time it is used including the two filters so is quite high maintenance. Fine dust does collect in the collector and can only be removed by washing with water. With the dust collector, motor and battery being at the top of the vac it is quite heavy and you will feel it after using it for a house clean.
Super little light weight vacuum
I love my vacuums – I have the corded Shark which would eat my rugs if I let it and this super fold away rechargeable quickie that comes out almost every day. Well made really good little machine, how long it lasts is always the major problem with cordless I find. I have had other makes before, so if it lasts three to four years I’ll be happy’ish. x
Very useful all round vac.
Good for carpet and hard floor. Reasonably compact and good battery life – so far.
Fairly decent vacuum cleane
I’m overall pretty happy with this vacuum cleaner, and I’ve compared it to my old Dyson DC40.
Firstly, I gave my front room (old low piled carpet) a good vacuum with my old cleaner, then went over it again with my new Shark model on boost mode. The first two pictures show the difference, which I think speaks for itself.
Weight wise I think it’s reasonable, and it’s good to steer. I say this because my old cleaner was very difficult to maneuver, and basically needed two hand steering at all times, which was exhausting going through an entire house. It’s taken me a bit to get used to the light steering going between my cleaners, but I quite like it and get on with it well now.
The inside of the cleaner is easy to empty, and I like the filter isn’t just a cylinder, but pointed, so hair slips right off instead of being stuck.
One downside however is the handle. I find it hard to maintain a good grip of the middle of it, and end up holding it closer to the digital display, because my hand/grip slides. After going over thee rooms this leaves me with close to what I would call a blister, so less ideal. Perhaps someone else would maintain a better grip, but with early arthritis I don’t have the strength to do so.
The battery time is quite alright if used on setting 1 or 2 for both hard floor and carpet settings, but runs out fast if left on boost setting. I think this is to be expected, but also not something I do every time I vacuum. It’s reasonably fast to recharge either way.
Really good for what we needed
We have waiting a few days to write this review as before purchasing as lot of reviews we saw mentioned that the batter life wasn’t the best.
Before I say anything, I live in a 1 bedroom apartment with only our living room and bedroom being carpeted, the rest of the place has laminate. We also have no kids but 2 cats.
For us, this vacuum is amazing. It’s light weight and powerful and a full charge can last us 2-3 days. That being said I think if you have a busy household I would defiantly recommend you go for the corded model.
Either way, amazing vacuum, powerful suction and I like the fact it can go to a handheld. It came boxes really well and we even have a tote bag that we are using to keep the charger and all extension pieces i
Manoevreable, lightweigh
Excellent pick up from hard floors and carpet. Easy to charge and empty. Cordless functionality means quick and easy cleanups. Lightweight easy storage makes this easy to get out and use without hassle. I can easily clean our whole 2 bed flat, empty the dust chamber and have the vacuum back on charge in 15 minutes.
Manoevreable, lightweigh
Excellent pick up from hard floors and carpet. Easy to charge and empty. Cordless functionality means quick and easy cleanups. Lightweight easy storage makes this easy to get out and use without hassle. I can easily clean our whole 2 bed flat, empty the dust chamber and have the vacuum back on charge in 15 minutes.
Really good for what we needed
We have waiting a few days to write this review as before purchasing as lot of reviews we saw mentioned that the batter life wasn’t the best.
Before I say anything, I live in a 1 bedroom apartment with only our living room and bedroom being carpeted, the rest of the place has laminate. We also have no kids but 2 cats.
For us, this vacuum is amazing. It’s light weight and powerful and a full charge can last us 2-3 days. That being said I think if you have a busy household I would defiantly recommend you go for the corded model.
Either way, amazing vacuum, powerful suction and I like the fact it can go to a handheld. It came boxes really well and we even have a tote bag that we are using to keep the charger and all extension pieces i
Had to right a review
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!
Takes up little space
The Shark is a bit top-heavy with the battery at the top of the handle but, apart from that, it’s a great vacuum cleaner and so much better than any I’ve had previously. Also, the battery lasts long enough to clean right through our carpeted bungalow – a definite plus – and easy to empty too.
Love this vacuum cleaner !
After dragging around a cylinder vacuum this is brilliant ! No more plugging and unplugging mains leads. The head works wonders on my hard floors. Haven’t had any problems with charge capacity. Easy to empty. Should have bought one years ago.
Very lightweight , gets in all nooks and crannies.
This is a great vacuum so far, good suction, easy to use, extremely light and a multitude of accessories to carry out all relevant jobs. Each battery lasts for circa on hour, although the readout on the screen to show low charge does not appear to be working properly.
Very impressed so far.
Very lightweight , gets in all nooks and crannies.
This is a great vacuum so far, good suction, easy to use, extremely light and a multitude of accessories to carry out all relevant jobs. Each battery lasts for circa on hour, although the readout on the screen to show low charge does not appear to be working properly.
Very impressed so far.
Takes up little space
The Shark is a bit top-heavy with the battery at the top of the handle but, apart from that, it’s a great vacuum cleaner and so much better than any I’ve had previously. Also, the battery lasts long enough to clean right through our carpeted bungalow – a definite plus – and easy to empty too.
My best vacuum cleane
It’s almost a week I am using it at home, this is just the best one, I am very happy with it, for the price I think it is the best one online, it works on any surface, my flat is now cleaner than ever. the 2 lights are a cool idea. 5 years warranty if you register on their website. 5 stars
My best vacuum cleane
It’s almost a week I am using it at home, this is just the best one, I am very happy with it, for the price I think it is the best one online, it works on any surface, my flat is now cleaner than ever. the 2 lights are a cool idea. 5 years warranty if you register on their website. 5 stars
Unbelievably amazing
So I am border line OCD and thought my Henry hoover did a good job….. oh how wrong was I! This is the best thing ever got up dust you wouldn’t even know was there!! Excellent hoover and well worth the original price let alone the sale price I got it at. The attachment that come with it are also amazing and the pet tool is ace! Cannot fault this hoover so far!!
Unbelievably amazing
So I am border line OCD and thought my Henry hoover did a good job….. oh how wrong was I! This is the best thing ever got up dust you wouldn’t even know was there!! Excellent hoover and well worth the original price let alone the sale price I got it at. The attachment that come with it are also amazing and the pet tool is ace! Cannot fault this hoover so far!!
Better than Dyson & anti-hair wrap works!
Superb suction and maneuverability, it’s night and day against my Dyson v11. My carpets look new since using this!
After a month of solid use, the brush bar is still clear of any hairs and my wife malts like a golden retriever; so I’d pay little attention to reviews that suggest it doesn’t work.
Fantastic vac
Just love this vac. Easy to assemble and use. Nice and lightweight. The boost button is a great bonus although it eats up the battery life quick. I always make sure to charge before next use if it’s running low.
Excellent cordless vacuum, but developed a faul
Excellent cordless vacuum, but developed a fault. Currently being replaced by Shark directly, will update if any problems in future. The motor ran roughly and then cut out after about a month.
Awesome machine.
Lives up to all expectations. Amazing suction for such a lightweight cleaner. Dog hairs gone in a flash and no blocked brush to clean out. Easily emptied and 40 mins run time is ample to clean up downstairs. Recharges quickly to do upstairs.
Best vacuum eve
This really is the best vacuum I’ve ever had the hair doesn’t get caught round the brushes. Does everything it says it does, it’s powerful light and has many uses with extra tools A****
It’s really very good.
Title said it all. Replaced a Dyson which was much hated for years because supposedly lightweight, when it met a carpet it weighed a ton. This has been the opposite. Battery life has been good. We’ve got 2 battery version but never had to switch whilst using it.
We Love Our New Shark
I have just used my new Shark straight out of the box, which already came about 50% charged. For me personally, top marks when it comes to using my new Shark on engineered oak flooring — which I have on the whole of my ground floor — and medium pile carpet up my stairs and on the whole of my first-floor hallway and bedrooms. Overall? Great price at 179.00, easy to operate with good attachments, and my new Shark has the suction power needed to hoover up every floor surface of our house extremely well! Me, my partner, and my Cockapoo – with low shedding hair – are extremely happy with our new Shark. We will not be returning to Dyson!
Light it ain'
We decided to go for a cordless vacuum as our Dyson was feeling a bit heavy.
If I’m honest I’m not as impressed as I was expecting.
Maybe it’s just me but I was expecting it to be a lot lighter. The design is such that all the weight is toward the handle so after a few mins vacuuming you really are aware of the weight.
Things don’t get much better when you detach it to do stairs for example. It is still quite heavy and more unwieldy than the Dyson, although easier to move up/down the stairs.
Battery life is so-so and a spare battery costs a fair bit.
As you may gather I have mixed feelings about this purchase
We Love Our New Shark
I have just used my new Shark straight out of the box, which already came about 50% charged. For me personally, top marks when it comes to using my new Shark on engineered oak flooring — which I have on the whole of my ground floor — and medium pile carpet up my stairs and on the whole of my first-floor hallway and bedrooms. Overall? Great price at 179.00, easy to operate with good attachments, and my new Shark has the suction power needed to hoover up every floor surface of our house extremely well! Me, my partner, and my Cockapoo – with low shedding hair – are extremely happy with our new Shark. We will not be returning to Dyson!
Wouldn't cope well with a really big, messy household I suspec
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
Great replacement + enhancements!
We’ve had a corded Shark HV320UKT stick since 2018, and it was amazing at first (the power!), but it’s become less convenient over the years (not great for under sofas/tables, loses suction quickly) even though I’ve maintained it well. My BIGGEST pet hate about the old one was THE HAIR! And I was the only one who would get rid of it.
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!
Great all-rounde
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!
Excellent cordless vacuum
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.
Great cordless
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!
Does what it's supposed to
It does what it’s supposed to, my carpets look almost new.
Drawback is the battery life. On turbo it maybe lasts 20, 30 minutes, tops. Closer to the former. No where near 1hr. On the lowest power setting it’s pretty useless.
4hrs to charge.
The brushes/hoses that come with it aren’t great, it seems to loose suction with them. But they’re good for cleaning skirting. Basically a glorified duster, with them on.
Still wouldn’t send my hoover back, absolutely love how easy it is to store and the difference it’s made to my carpets. But I was using a Henry for the last year, so I mean, you’re going to see a difference.
It’s easy to manoeuvre, not too heavy (but also not super light), and can reach most places.
You can use it for your car, it’s a bit awkward but it can be done. Either with the main head or with extensions.
Cleaning it is easy.
Does a decent job on wooden floors (nothing special).
Good for furniture cleaning I tried it on my sofa
Battery life really is a let down, though.
Works brilliantly on hard floors. Battery lasts for ages.
Works brilliantly on our hard floors, doesn’t spit things out the front of the brush like our Dyson handheld did. Picks up leaves really well. Also handles carpets very well indeed.
Bigger and heavier than a Dyson handheld but way better at doing the job.
Not so good on stairs unless you buy a different brush head, the supplied one is a bit too large for stairs.
Battery lasts for ages, longer that the Dyson did.
Only minor grumble is that it doesn’t have a charging dock. However it stands ok against a wall whilst charging via the cable.
Shark or Dyso
So i have been using dyson v11 for 2 years now and I had mixed feelings about it but still used it. my husband brought me the new outsized one which cost 700 pounds… i ended up sending it after a week of using it because its suction was so powerful that it kept thinking it’s airway was blocked when used on the carpets and then it would stop working for hours drove me mad…
We sent it back and brought 2 of this cordless vacuum. Cons are battery life is really bad and takes ages to recharge. The bin just opens up so if anything is stuck you got to pick it out yourself not like dyson where you can push down and up . The vacuum doesn’t stand up on its own unless folded.. the function where you can clean under sofa is good if its laminate or stone not good if its carpet. I personally don’t think the light does much. Its head is in werid shape so it does not get corners.
Pros you get 2 batteries. It is very small to store. Its suction is good. Its price is better then dyson.
Overall i dont regret it i think dyson is just overpriced.. yes its suction is good but a problem on carpets.. however shark didnt have that problem
Light and compact!
Never thought I’d start enjoying hoovering… but this hoover is so quick and easy to use, it definitely feels like less of a task! Really love the design, the small lights on the front are a great feature and it’s ability to reach low areas that you couldn’t quite get with other hoovers. My only criticism is it’s quite difficult to store as it doesn’t stand up or attach to the wall, and is quite an odd shape. However the positives outweigh the negatives and I highly recommend!
Light and compact!
Never thought I’d start enjoying hoovering… but this hoover is so quick and easy to use, it definitely feels like less of a task! Really love the design, the small lights on the front are a great feature and it’s ability to reach low areas that you couldn’t quite get with other hoovers. My only criticism is it’s quite difficult to store as it doesn’t stand up or attach to the wall, and is quite an odd shape. However the positives outweigh the negatives and I highly recommend!
Really good but doesn’t replace corded
So I do love this vacuum. It’s got good suction but i do find i keep my finger on the boost trigger all the time which runs out the battery quickly. It’s good for everyday quick vacuums and the fact you can take it off the stick and use it as a handheld is really. well, handy. Especially for quick clean ups after my toddler, easily getting flakes of greggs sausage rolls out of the pushchair and Pom bear crumbs out of the car seat! I could never be ar$ed to get the corded out for these jobs so everything looks a lot cleaner now.
I do find I am still using my old Dyson corded once a week for a ‘proper’ clean but I wouldn’t be without this now. It’s so easy and quick and convenient.
Generally very good but the lack of a proper flex extension accessory is a big minus for me
OK it’s not a dyson v15 nor is it as good as our old miele c3 cylinder but it does a decent job and the battery life is fine.
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.
Fantastic machine
Easy to use. Can vacuum the whole house on one charge. Excellent at picking up dog hairs (we have two golden retrievers) and the anti hair wrap works really well. My only criticism is that the dust container is a bit small, I have to empty it twice when cleaning the house.
Best Hoover so fa
We have used 3 different cordless hoovers so far and this is the best of all. The suction is great and the battery life is longer than the ones we have used before. You can see the difference by how much dust and rubbish it collects immediately.
Also, we have a medium pile carpet on our first floor and our previous hoover was no good for it. the carpet started looking old after using that crap hoover for a year. Since we have bought this Shark hoover our carpet is again looking better. Much much better!