Shark Vacuum Reviews
Shark is a brand developed by Euro-Pro Operating LLC. Euro-Pro has its roots in home appliances and began in Europe over 100 years ago but now operates out of Massachusetts. Shark products are popular in the US and Canada and include sweepers, steam-mops and vacuum cleaners. We have reviewed their steam-mops, upright vacuums and stick vacs and consumer ratings for these products are often very good. Several Shark vacuums have made our "best" lists.
Top Rated Shark Vacuum Cleaners - 2022
In the above table an effort has been made to highlight machines currently available
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Sunday, 12 February 2023
Avg. consumer rating = 88/100
The Shark Stratos cordless vacuum is a hefty and powerful machine. It also comes with many of Shark’s popular features including anti-tangle technology, two brushrolls (one soft, one with fins), a flexible wand (has a joint), odor neutralizer technology, self-adjusting suction, a HEPA filter, and more. It really is the most feature-rich cordless we’ve seen in some time. It only comes with one battery however, and some owners wish it had a longer run time in maximum power mode.
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Friday, 21 October 2022
Avg. consumer rating = 93/100
Move over Vertex. The Shark Stratos is the new kid on the block and this feature-rich vacuum also includes odor neutralizer technology. The Stratos sports two brushrolls, anti-wrap technology, a powered lift-away pod, HEPA-level air filtration, LED headlights and more. This is a large, full size upright so it is a bit on the hefty side, but it is also powerful. In this review we run it through a host of tests including carpet pickup, hard floor pickup, noise level, hair tangling, edge cleaning, etc.
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Monday, 28 March 2022
Avg. consumer rating = 88/100
The Shark CZ351 is a canister-style vacuum cleaner, and while Shark has made canister vacuums before, it is a style rarely produced by this manufacturer. In our tests the Shark Canister Pet CZ351 performed very well on both short pile carpet and hard flooring – we were impressed. The unique brushroll with a combination of bristles and flexible fins really does help with pickup. We also found the unit to be fairly quiet which is always a nice feature in a vacuum cleaner. However, it only comes with two basic tools (crevice tool, upholstery tool) and accessory storage is awkward.
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Wednesday, 29 December 2021
Avg. consumer rating = 89/100
In this review we look at the Shark UltraCyclone Pet Pro Plus cordless handheld vacuum, model CH951. This lithium-ion battery powered vacuum is touted as a lightweight machine for cleaning the home, office, boat or car as well as homes with pets. It includes a motorized tool with a self-cleaning brushroll that is designed to pick up pet hair without tangling. We walk through all the vacuum features and test both the motorized and non-motorized tools on a host of different debris and surfaces.
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Saturday, 25 September 2021
Avg. consumer rating = 90/100
The Shark WANDVAC System is both a stick vacuum and a handheld vacuum. It is also cordless and the lightest Shark stick vacuum that we’ve reviewed to date. We were impressed with the unit’s cleaning abilities and we tested it on carpet, hard flooring, edges and even pet hair. But the Shark WANDVAC System is really best for small home cleaning and quick pickups. Leave the larger, deep cleaning sessions to bigger more powerful machines.
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Friday, 02 April 2021
Avg. consumer rating = 87/100
Shark makes a host of stick vacuums. Some are cordless and some are corded. Some have two brushrolls while others have one. Some stick vacs have a special brushroll that limits hair tangle, others do not. First and foremost in getting the right Shark stick vacuum is knowing your requirements. Do you have only carpet? Only hard flooring? Both? Do you have pets? Are you partial to corded or cordless? Does the vacuum need to be lightweight? Etc. In this review we investigate the Shark Rocket corded vacuum and we highlight where this unit excels and where it fails – and ultimately if it is a fit for you.
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Thursday, 18 March 2021
SHARK APEX VS SHARK VERTEX
In this face-off we pit the Shark Vertex upright vacuum (AZ2002) against the Shark APEX Zero-M (AZ1002). The Shark Vertex upright is currently the pinnacle of uprights at Shark. It has many features and a host of different technologies. However, before this newcomer there was the Shark APEX, and as the name suggests it was the king-of-the-hill when it was released. So what’s the difference between these two big boys and which one should you get?
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Wednesday, 10 March 2021
The Shark Vertex Cordless vacuum (model IZ462H) is a very interesting and very popular machine. Shark has thrown a host of technology at this unit and it shows. It has two brushrolls, a flexible wand, headlights, a self-cleaning brushroll, a sealed body, and more. We analyzed the different vacuum features and also ran the Vertex through a host of cleaning tests. We were impressed in many ways but there were a few areas that fell a little short.
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Thursday, 11 February 2021
Avg. consumer rating = 89/100
The Shark Vertex Cordless stick vacuum is chock full of technology and features. After all, the Vertex vacuums are Shark’s premier machines. The Vertex cordless has two brushrolls (one of which is self-cleaning), a HEPA filter, a sealed system, headlights, a detachable battery, and a flexible wand. We ran the unit through cleaning tests and it did a great job on both carpet and bare floors. Hair pickup was also good while limiting tangle in the brushroll. In addition, the ability to use the unit as a handheld by simply detaching the wand is very handy. However, it is a little hefty for a stick vac and it would have been nice if it came with a second battery.
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Monday, 09 November 2020
Avg. consumer rating = 95/100
Shark recently launched their “Vertex” series of vacuum cleaners. They are powerful machines with a host of features including two brushrolls, one soft and one with fins (Shark calls them fins but we think of them more as flexible, rubbery blades). We’ve always liked Shark’s willingness to try new and different ideas and they sometimes hit upon something that really works. We analyzed the Vertex AZ2002 upright vacuum, compared it to other popular Shark uprights, and ran it through a series of tests. This vacuum performed extremely well and in our opinion Shark may have found another keeper.
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Thursday, 10 September 2020
The Shark Rotator Powered Lift-Away ZU632 upright vacuum is fairly new to the market. But we have noticed that it is a very similar machine to the older (but very popular) Shark Rotator Powered Lift-Away TruePet NV752 upright vacuum. In some ways it appears to be an evolution of the NV752 and they’ve even added a self-cleaning brushroll. However not all the changes are for the better and in some instances (but not all) you may still be better off with the older NV752.
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Wednesday, 29 July 2020
Avg. consumer rating = 93/100
We were excited to get our hands on the new Shark Rotator Powered Lift-Away ZU632 upright vacuum. It looks and feels a lot like the Shark Rotator NV752 TruePet, the most popular vacuum cleaner on our website for several years running. At a glance the machines are very similar but Shark has added a self-cleaning brushroll to the ZU632 which should really help in households with pets. In this review we break down the ZU632, run it through a series of tests, and also determine if it is an improvement on the already excellent NV752.
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Saturday, 30 May 2020
The Shark Navigator Lift-Away Deluxe (model NV360) is a very popular and affordable Shark upright vacuum cleaner. We’ve had our NV360 for about 6 months (at the time of this writing) and we’ve discovered both the good and the bad.
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Sunday, 19 April 2020
A detailed list of the pros and cons of the Shark Rocket Pro cordless vacuum cleaner. Videos that walk through each "pro" and "con" are also provided. See the good and the bad before you buy.
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Monday, 24 February 2020
In this article we pit the Shark APEX Zero-M against the Shark Rotator NV752, two popular upright vacuum cleaners. They are both very good machines but they have many differences. In this article we test each vacuum on carpet, on bare floors, and on hair. We also walk through the specifications, measure the noise levels, weigh the lift-away features, and highlight much more. Understanding the pros and cons of each vacuum and how they compare to one another will help you decide which machine is the best for you.
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Wednesday, 15 January 2020
We take a look at the popular Shark Rocket ION Robot 750 vacuum and list both the good and the bad. Definitely worth a look if you are in the market for one of these machines.
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Tuesday, 07 January 2020
Avg. rating = 91/100
The Shark Rocket Pro cordless stick vacuum is a lightweight machine that is very easy to operate. Owners like the low profile, the self-cleaning brushroll, and the swivel steering. In addition, this is a two-in-one vacuum and can be used as a stick vacuum and a handheld vacuum. Our cleaning tests showed very good debris pickup on both low pile carpet and tile flooring. Run times are reasonable but not stellar and the unit does feel a little top heavy. Also, it does not come with a stand or a wall mount and it will not stand on its own.
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Saturday, 19 October 2019
The APEX UpLight is an interesting vacuum. Shark created a lightweight machine that is something between an upright and a stick vacuum, but as an “APEX” model they packed it with features and technology. The Uplight has DuoClean Technology, Zero-M Technology, the Lift-Away feature, a HEPA filter, a sealed system, headlights, and more. Is this the best lightweight vacuum you can buy? In some ways YES but in other ways NO. Let’s look at the APEX Uplight’s pros and cons:
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Tuesday, 24 September 2019
Avg. rating = 86/100
The APEX Uplight bagless vacuum is another interesting machine from Shark. It is somewhere between an upright and a stick vacuum, but Shark has packed it with technology and features usually only found on their premier uprights. The Uplight has a HEPA filter, a sealed system, LED headlights, DuoClean Technology, Zero-M Technology, and the popular lift away feature. The vacuum even has retractable wheels that pop out when the unit is vertical, allowing it to stand on its own. So, does all this work while packed into such a small vacuum? For the most part yes, but the Uplight is not without issues.
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Wednesday, 18 September 2019
The Shark Navigator Zero-M Pet Pro is a recent bagless upright vacuum from Shark and it is designed for homes with pets, although it is equally as effective in homes without pets. The Pet Pro has a host of great features including Shark’s Zero-M Technology which helps keep the brushroll free of hair. But the unit still has a few drawbacks. In this article we walk through both the good and the bad.
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Wednesday, 04 September 2019
Avg. rating = 87/100
The Shark Navigator Zero-M Pet Pro upright vacuum is designed for homes with pets. It is capable on carpet and bare floors and has a very large dust canister so you do not have to empty it frequently. It also has a special self-cleaning brushroll that removes tangled hair while you vacuum (the hair is removed and sent to the dust canister for disposal). In addition, the vacuum provides quality air filtration through its HEPA filter and sealed body. On the downside, it feels a little hefty and it doesn’t maneuver as well as some of the other Shark uprights we’ve tested. We also wish it had a longer power cord.
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Tuesday, 18 June 2019
Avg. rating = 90/100
The Shark Navigator DLX (model NV70) is a reasonably inexpensive bagless upright vacuum cleaner. It does not come with a lot of bells and whistles but it does have a HEPA filter, a sealed system, and a large dust canister. Owners also report that the NV70 has powerful suction and is quite easy and cheap to maintain. However, the power cord and wand are a bit short and the cleaner head is rather narrow. The vacuum color is gold, or what Shark refers to as “champagne”.
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Thursday, 23 May 2019
Avg. rating = 92/100
Many consumers have weighed in on the Shark Rocket HV292 and the results are encouraging. Reviews are very good and the average rating is 92.3 out of 100, making it the highest rated handheld vacuum on our site (tied with the more expensive Dyson Mattress). The HV292 is corded so there is no need to charge it, and there is no limit to the run time. It includes several tools, one of which has a motorized brushroll which is great for picking up pet hair, cleaning upholstery, and doing carpeted stairs. Owners are using this in their homes, RVs, and cars. However it does not come with a HEPA filter.
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