Top 5 Shark Vacuums

#1 - SHARK ION Robot R85 / S87

95

The SHARK ION Robot Vacuum R85 is a highly powerful vacuum with great mechanics and a massive dust bin. It is super quiet and has amazing deep and edge cleaning capabilities. It has a low profile and is great for a random navigation robot with added value.

Pros

  • Highly powerful
  • Massive dust bin
  • Super quiet operation
  • Excellent deep and edge cleaning capabilities

Cons

  • Air flow from exhaust tends to scatter debris on hard floors
  • Slight difficulty in opening and emptying the dustbin
  • Issues with carpet detection in some cases

#2 - Shark Stratos Upright Corded

95

The Shark Stratos Upright Corded Vacuum is a top-of-the-line vacuum that offers tremendous power and versatility. It excels in both hard floor and carpet cleaning and has many convenient features for easy maintenance.

Pros

  • Tremendous power and suction
  • Outstanding performance on hard floors and carpets
  • Active hair removal feature
  • Convenient powered-lift away design

Cons

  • Odor eliminator requires regular replacement
  • Relatively heavy
  • High price point

#3 - Shark APEX DuoClean w/ Zero M Powered Lift

94

The Shark APEX DuoClean w/ Zero M Powered Lift-Away is the most powerful vacuum on the market with exceptional suction and great maneuverability. The new 0m technology actively removes pet hair and the dual clean technology is a game-changer for picking up debris on both carpet and hard floors.

Pros

  • Exceptional suction and power
  • Zero M technology for easy maintenance
  • Dual clean technology for precise debris and pet hair pickup
  • LED lights, noise reduction technology, and hepa filtration

Cons

  • Heaviest vacuum at 16 pounds
  • May require more effort on carpets in lift-away mode

#4 - Shark Navigator Lift Away ZERO M

92

The Shark Navigator Lift Away ZERO M is a major upgrade from the previous model. The 0M technology solves the problem of hair wrapping around the brushroll, and the performance on hard floors is much improved.

Pros

  • 0M technology prevents hair wrapping around the brushroll
  • Improved performance on hard floors
  • Superior suction and airflow
  • Easy-to-empty release bins

Cons

  • Slight decrease in motor size and airflow compared to the previous model
  • Lack of powered lift feature for detachment from floor nozzle
  • Hose design not as sturdy as premium models

#5 - Shark Vertex

90

The Shark Vertex Cordless vacuum is a game-changer in cordless vacuums. It has incredible suction power, efficient pickup ability, and is resistant to hair tangles. The vacuum also boasts a removable and replaceable battery, a multiflex wand, and smooth maneuverability on different floor surfaces.

Pros

  • Incredible suction power
  • Efficient pickup ability
  • Resistant to hair tangles
  • Removable and replaceable battery

Cons

  • Slightly challenging to push on carpets
  • Button placement could be improved
  • Extra maintenance required for duo clean heads