Best Shark Vacuum For Dog Hair (Jan 2023 Update)

Not sure yet how to rate this vacuum. I recently bought this model as a replacement for model nv681. I like the features of the Shark vacuum, but it didn't last the full 5 years. It began literally falling apart after about 4 and one half years. The brush roller is literally hanging on by a thread. I hope the new one holds up better and longer that my first one, and performs at least as well as the first model. Also the customer service for Shark needs much improvement. When I called to get some answers, I got a major run around. There is no one to talk to when trying to get answers about problems. I would recommend this vacuum with reservations.Rita

I am a vacuuming obsessed weirdo! I just love to vacuum for some reason. I love the before and after and love the feeling of having a nice clean floor. That being said I tried out all kinds of other vacuums while never really finding one that was great until I bought this vacuum. It's got everything I wanted in a vacuum! I should have known to stick with Shark because I have an old lift away professional that I've had for well over 10 years!. It's even still going strong after all the abuse I've put it through but it's just time for a new one. Only reason I tried switching brands is because the upright sharks are quite heavy and I now have stairs in my place that are hard to clean witha a heavy uptight.. After multiple failures with other popular brands I found this one that converts into a canister vac making it much lighter to use on stairs. I'm in love with this thing. It works so well and it's super powerful with all the bells and whistles that I could ask for. The LED lighting on the pull out wand is a huge plus! Lights up anything I'm trying to vacuum. I vacuumed my bedroom soon as I got it right after vacuuming with a popular Eureka that I had previously bought and it was amazing what this vacuum picked up that was left behind by the Eureka. Hopefully this one lasts as long as my other Shark did!Brock Sumner

We bought this 3 years ago and the hose split along the ridges. We use it less then the recommended cleaning regimen that carpet manufacturers recommend (daily). Shark claims it's not under the 7 year warranty because we sweep to much.

If your product can't hold up to reasonable use then it's worthless and I'm taking my business elsewhere.

I also find all the nooks and crannies this vacuum has hard to keep clean (canister, wand attachment for furniture top guard thing)

Replacement parts are unreasonably priced with the company's less then expected life expectancy.Patient Farmer

So i normally dont leave reviews like this but i am so sad and somewhat disgusted by my last two shark purchases. I will start off by saying when i first received my duoclean i was in love and recommended it to everyone.. no one was allowed to touch it but me. The light on the wand was my favorite. I couldnt say enough good things about it. After having it a little over a year it started losing connection on the wand. I would blow it out with an air compressor and it would usually help. I even upgraded to a zero-m base with a self cleaning brush roll which made this machine even more amazing. Pretty soon the connection problem became more consistent and aftet a little over 3 years the base part of the machine (which later i found out was the wand connection) stopped working completely.. i decided to get another vacuum and decided on the vertex. In less than a year i was having connection problems and the fins on my brushroll were pretty much gone. I was having to duct tape the wand to the base so it isnt loose. I called for help and tbey told me to replace the wand to fix the connection problem. When i asked about the base with all the fins gone on my brushroll he told me i would have to replace the entire base and couldnt just replace the brush. I remind you…i had had this vacuum less than a year. I may as well just buy a whole new vaccum! So i have opted for my duct tape method which has been inconvenient but works. I have now only had a year and half and may as well throw it in the garbage. And now have to spend money on yet another vacuum.. I am drawn to shark because i love that its lightweight and the lift away is awesome. But im not rich and cant afford to be buying a vaccum every year or 2. I wish shark would stand behind their products and cover major parts for at least a year or maybe find out why they are having connection issues. I am disgusted and embarrassed that i have recommended these products to so many people who have went out and bought them. I hope they dont have the same problems i have. I wrote this review in hopes that someone from shark would contact me and make things good. Only time will tell. But in the mean time i am in need of a working vacuum that is not a sharkJenny

Best vacuum ever. Dogs, dust, dirt, multi surfaces no problem! Living on a ranch there is dust, dirt, work boots and cow dogs. A mile down a dirt road, surrounded by orchards and cattle, there is a year round rotation of spraying, shaking trees, sweeping nuts, and cow work. I was using three different reputable vacuums to try to get my floors tolerable, including the shop vac I "borrowed" from the barn. I had given up on clean. I was actually starting to feel depressed, especially about the carpet, and thinking I was just going to have to replace it in three rooms. I hated to have people over for them to see it. One midnight infomercial and free shipping later and every person who has been over has commented on how clean the house is. The only change in routine is the Shark Vertex vacuum. One pass over the floor with the Shark Vertex and my hard wood floor felt clean, not just dog hair and dust up, but no grit and shiny with the microfiber. The carpet in the bedrooms has been transformed, I knew there was residual dust/dander left behind by the three vacuums I was using, but nothing prepared me for what the Vertex pulled out. All the hours and passes with multiple vacuums and the Vertex was like magic. Chinchilla tossing his bathing dust everywhere, the Vertex microfiber leaves the wood floor polished. The house feels cleaner, even the air seems like it has less residual dust. If you live on a ranch you know what I mean. Tools and attachments are all easy to use. Canister is easy to empty and put back on. I wasn't expecting it to drive itself, there is no effort to move it forward. My house will never be perfect, but I finally feel like my efforts to clean it work. I am no longer embarrassed to have my revolving ranch door open to everyone.Bonner

Purchased vacuum at the end of 2020. I have only owned this vacuum for a little over 2 years and will need to replace the floor unit a second time. This might be a yearly replacement. I have long hair and have two doodle dogs. So I vacuum probably 3 to 4 times a week. At first I really liked this vacuum. It cleaned hard floors and carpet well but around 8 months of use I started to smell a melting/burning plastic smell while using. Eventually the main roller stopped spinning. I wasn't sure why I would be having that issue since I cleaned the filters often (have extra so that I don't have to wait for filters to dry) and cleaned out both rollers after each use. Shark replaced that floor unit since it had been less than a year of owning it. After using the replacement floor unit for less than a year it is now having that melting/burning plastic smell. Not sure if there is a warranty on the replacement parts but I guess I will find out once this current floor unit stops spinning. Shark didn't ask for the old floor unit back so I decided to open it and see what the issue was. It turns out that hair was getting trapped around the bearing for the main roller. There is no way to clean this and is a poor design. The images attached show the main roller bearing gets hair trapped by it and will eventually melt the components around it until the roller doesn't spin. I wish I would of taken a picture before/after removing the bearing cover so that I could show that could show packed in that hair was.Alice90

So i normally dont leave reviews like this but i am so sad and somewhat disgusted by my last two shark purchases. I will start off by saying when i first received my duoclean i was in love and recommended it to everyone.. no one was allowed to touch it but me. The light on the wand was my favorite. I couldnt say enough good things about it. After having it a little over a year it started losing connection on the wand. I would blow it out with an air compressor and it would usually help. I even upgraded to a zero-m base with a self cleaning brush roll which made this machine even more amazing. Pretty soon the connection problem became more consistent and aftet a little over 3 years the base part of the machine (which later i found out was the wand connection) stopped working completely.. i decided to get another vacuum and decided on the vertex. In less than a year i was having connection problems and the fins on my brushroll were pretty much gone. I was having to duct tape the wand to the base so it isnt loose. I called for help and tbey told me to replace the wand to fix the connection problem. When i asked about the base with all the fins gone on my brushroll he told me i would have to replace the entire base and couldnt just replace the brush. I remind you…i had had this vacuum less than a year. I may as well just buy a whole new vaccum! So i have opted for my duct tape method which has been inconvenient but works. I have now only had a year and half and may as well throw it in the garbage. And now have to spend money on yet another vacuum.. I am drawn to shark because i love that its lightweight and the lift away is awesome. But im not rich and cant afford to be buying a vaccum every year or 2. I wish shark would stand behind their products and cover major parts for at least a year or maybe find out why they are having connection issues. I am disgusted and embarrassed that i have recommended these products to so many people who have went out and bought them. I hope they dont have the same problems i have. I wrote this review in hopes that someone from shark would contact me and make things good. Only time will tell. But in the mean time i am in need of a working vacuum that is not a sharkJenny

Best vacuum ever. Dogs, dust, dirt, multi surfaces no problem! Living on a ranch there is dust, dirt, work boots and cow dogs. A mile down a dirt road, surrounded by orchards and cattle, there is a year round rotation of spraying, shaking trees, sweeping nuts, and cow work. I was using three different reputable vacuums to try to get my floors tolerable, including the shop vac I "borrowed" from the barn. I had given up on clean. I was actually starting to feel depressed, especially about the carpet, and thinking I was just going to have to replace it in three rooms. I hated to have people over for them to see it. One midnight infomercial and free shipping later and every person who has been over has commented on how clean the house is. The only change in routine is the Shark Vertex vacuum. One pass over the floor with the Shark Vertex and my hard wood floor felt clean, not just dog hair and dust up, but no grit and shiny with the microfiber. The carpet in the bedrooms has been transformed, I knew there was residual dust/dander left behind by the three vacuums I was using, but nothing prepared me for what the Vertex pulled out. All the hours and passes with multiple vacuums and the Vertex was like magic. Chinchilla tossing his bathing dust everywhere, the Vertex microfiber leaves the wood floor polished. The house feels cleaner, even the air seems like it has less residual dust. If you live on a ranch you know what I mean. Tools and attachments are all easy to use. Canister is easy to empty and put back on. I wasn't expecting it to drive itself, there is no effort to move it forward. My house will never be perfect, but I finally feel like my efforts to clean it work. I am no longer embarrassed to have my revolving ranch door open to everyone.Bonner

Purchased vacuum at the end of 2020. I have only owned this vacuum for a little over 2 years and will need to replace the floor unit a second time. This might be a yearly replacement. I have long hair and have two doodle dogs. So I vacuum probably 3 to 4 times a week. At first I really liked this vacuum. It cleaned hard floors and carpet well but around 8 months of use I started to smell a melting/burning plastic smell while using. Eventually the main roller stopped spinning. I wasn't sure why I would be having that issue since I cleaned the filters often (have extra so that I don't have to wait for filters to dry) and cleaned out both rollers after each use. Shark replaced that floor unit since it had been less than a year of owning it. After using the replacement floor unit for less than a year it is now having that melting/burning plastic smell. Not sure if there is a warranty on the replacement parts but I guess I will find out once this current floor unit stops spinning. Shark didn't ask for the old floor unit back so I decided to open it and see what the issue was. It turns out that hair was getting trapped around the bearing for the main roller. There is no way to clean this and is a poor design. The images attached show the main roller bearing gets hair trapped by it and will eventually melt the components around it until the roller doesn't spin. I wish I would of taken a picture before/after removing the bearing cover so that I could show that could show packed in that hair was.Alice90

I do animal rescue work and cope with a LOT of pet hair. This vacuum has three floor surface settings which allows me to adjust the roller height to match the area being cleaned. It has good suction and a decent sized debris cup so I can cover more territory without needing to stop to empty it. The power cord is extra long, and that also helps get the job done more quickly. The lift-away feature provides a wider range of options for cleaning a larger variety of spaces and places. The light on the front of the machine provides enough illumination to assist in seeing tumbleweeds of pet hair that might otherwise go undetected. I've only had the machine for a few weeks, so I can't speak to its durability and lifespan, but given its performance in the early going, I am very pleased with it and trust that it will provide exceptional service for many years to come.javollb_27

This vacuum has some nice features. It is light, maneuverable, and the bagless dust can is easy to use. Unfortunately, these positive features are drastically overshadowed by the many enormous design flaws. The wand design is terrible and only works at the one angle the handle is fixed at. The tools likewise are garbage and if you're trying to get to any other angle than the exact angle of the wand handle, they don't come in contact with the floor. The hose is way way too tight. There's no way my elderly grandma could use this vacuum. It takes all my arm strength to move the hose longer than a foot or two. And if you do that, the stupid thing falls over. There is a shoe icon on the head – you would think it's where you would put your foot to unlock the head. Nope, in reality it's where you need to keep your foot the whole time you're trying to use the wand and hose to keep the vacuum from falling all over the place. I think Shark thinks you're supposed to carry the vacuum everywhere and that way it won't fall over. But now all your hands are full and because the hose is way way too tight, it takes both hands to move the wand. The head is self driving but the motor is way too strong so you're constantly holding the vacuum back to keep it from running away. The suction is very strong. Not in a good way – it sucks itself into things and is difficult to get off. My old Shark had a corner cleaner on the head that was great. That's gone – why get rid of great features and make a worse product? Overall I despise this vacuum and wish I'd never gotten rid of my old loud heavy Kenmore because it worked so much better.Laura

Got this the week before Christmas. My SO set it up and he was the first to test it out. We found that it has great suction and picked up everything that was on the carpet. We actually examined the content thoroughly to see what the old vacuum was missing. There was a fair amount of carpet fuzz, hair and dirt. I like the two rollers and like the idea of not having to clean hair off a roller. I think the weight of the vacuum is adequate and the length of the power cord is plenty long. I only did four stars because I am still trying to get use to its functions and cannot say I love it yet. The swivel of the head is a new feature for me and I just need to learn to master it. The only two reasons for not giving it five stars: I only have two places to store the attachments on the vacuum itself and three attachments came with the machine, and the width of the head is smaller than my old one and it will take a little longer to cover the area but I can live with that. Overall, I am very pleased with this unplanned purchase for this time of year.DeeS

I had seen the good reviews about this vacuum and finally ordered it when we moved: our new house had a mix of thick carpet, linoleum, and wood floors and my old vacuum wasn't going to cut it.Best of all – it's really pretty quiet! It seriously feels like a toy since it's such a fun little hard worker. Yes, some things could be better. The cord wrap is a bit awkward. The hook that keeps the cord off the ground is too wide and the cord falls out. But those are minor pains compared to how awesome this vacuum is. One warning: the first time I tried to remove the canister to empty it I did manage to empty the canister all over the floor. Whoops! Good thing my awesome vacuum could clean it all up again!samiha.i

I have had this vacuum for 15 years, suction is great and never had to replace any filters. I just wash them out once every 2 -3 months, even wash out the canister, the only thing I have done to this vacuum is repeatedly cut hair off the rollers since everyone in my household has long hair except me. I finally am going to purchase new sponge and HEPA filters, the old filters are getting a little rough. This vacuum still works great and we still keep using. Totally worth the price. Plan on keeping this vacuum. I am getting ready to purchase the newer SharkNinja with Duo Cleaning to keep the hair from twisting around the brushes. love my Shark vacuumscsvette

I’ve used MANY vacuums in my life. I’ve used Eureka, Kirby, Bissell, Oreck, Hoover, and several others. This is by far the BEST vacuum. The attachments make sense and are very practical. The vacuum pulls lots of dirt out of the carpet that other vacuums cannot do. I vacuumed my carpet with a Bissell. Afterwards, I vacuumed again with my Shark, the Shark continued to pull lots of dust out of the carpet. I am amazed at the quality. Considering the quality, the price is good!kasi.s

Shark Rocket Pro Corded Stick Vacuum is light weight & really easy to remove the canister from the stick stick. Glides nicely over our entire house which has mostly wood floors and tile, but did well on multiple rugs with different pile heights. It even comes with attachments to clean the stairs, furniture or our SUV & truck. We had a different cordless one but needed a vacuum we didn’t have to worry about running out of battery 1/2 way through our home. The cord is super long so that helps us from having to re-plug every few feet. The dust compartment is simple to empty and clean out with a press of a button. We have 2 dogs and 4 kids so we’re constantly vacuuming, the power is awesome and it’s convenient to easily unload the debris. It’s lightweight too, so it’s easy for me to move around the house without it being a hassle. There is a little downside to it, which is that it doesn’t stand on its own, so you’ll have to either prop it on something or fold it (which is easy) in order to do something else if needed while vacuuming. So I’m taking it down a star for that since I do have to stop and pick up toys etc having kids & pets constantly playing.Heathermthomas

The Shark Rocket Pro, picks up VERY well. The area I first vacuumed with it, was a area that had been vacuumed the day before. Within five minutes, the Shark had picked up A LOT more. The vacuum was easy to assemble and the attachment comes apart easily to be able to vacuum the ceiling and other had to get to areas. The Shark glides across any floor easily and turns easily. The only drawback I found with this Shark machine was the motor was near the top of the handle and it made the machine top heavy. It doesn’t stand on it’s own. There are two small attachments that didn’t have anywhere to attach to the machine, that I could find. But, as well as this machine works, I find these to be minor problems. As you can see from the photo, it picked up quite a bit after only a five minute vacuum. I have animals and cleaning hair has always been a problem.adcatex6

This Shark Rocket Pro Corded Stick Vacuum works GREAT ! I really like how light weight it is, I can very easily maneuver it around the house with little effort and let me say how GREAT it picks up all the dirt and debris from my floors. My carpets are much cleaner/fluffy and my hardwood floors are cleaned better than when I sweep. I am very excited and satisfied at how much debris/hair/dust/dirt was in the debris container. This vacuum has PLENTY of attachments that I can use on my stairs and I'll even be cleaning my curtains and window seals. As small as this vacuum is, is does the job QUICKLY and very EFFECTIVELY, much much better than my current canister vacuum. This Shark Rocket Pro Corded Stick Vacuum is much quieter and very stronger in terms of suction than ANY vacuum I've ever owned. I went from 45 minutes of vacuuming to 15 minutes, WHAT A GREAT IMPROVEMENT ! Overall, I would HIGHLY recommend the Shark Rocket Pro Corded Stick Vacuum if you want clean floors with little effort AND multiple attachments that can simplify and clean the most hard to reach places and other areas.liljayp

I do animal rescue work and cope with a LOT of pet hair. This vacuum has three floor surface settings which allows me to adjust the roller height to match the area being cleaned. It has good suction and a decent sized debris cup so I can cover more territory without needing to stop to empty it. The power cord is extra long, and that also helps get the job done more quickly. The lift-away feature provides a wider range of options for cleaning a larger variety of spaces and places. The light on the front of the machine provides enough illumination to assist in seeing tumbleweeds of pet hair that might otherwise go undetected. I've only had the machine for a few weeks, so I can't speak to its durability and lifespan, but given its performance in the early going, I am very pleased with it and trust that it will provide exceptional service for many years to come.javollb_27

This vacuum has some nice features. It is light, maneuverable, and the bagless dust can is easy to use. Unfortunately, these positive features are drastically overshadowed by the many enormous design flaws. The wand design is terrible and only works at the one angle the handle is fixed at. The tools likewise are garbage and if you're trying to get to any other angle than the exact angle of the wand handle, they don't come in contact with the floor. The hose is way way too tight. There's no way my elderly grandma could use this vacuum. It takes all my arm strength to move the hose longer than a foot or two. And if you do that, the stupid thing falls over. There is a shoe icon on the head – you would think it's where you would put your foot to unlock the head. Nope, in reality it's where you need to keep your foot the whole time you're trying to use the wand and hose to keep the vacuum from falling all over the place. I think Shark thinks you're supposed to carry the vacuum everywhere and that way it won't fall over. But now all your hands are full and because the hose is way way too tight, it takes both hands to move the wand. The head is self driving but the motor is way too strong so you're constantly holding the vacuum back to keep it from running away. The suction is very strong. Not in a good way – it sucks itself into things and is difficult to get off. My old Shark had a corner cleaner on the head that was great. That's gone – why get rid of great features and make a worse product? Overall I despise this vacuum and wish I'd never gotten rid of my old loud heavy Kenmore because it worked so much better.Laura

Got this the week before Christmas. My SO set it up and he was the first to test it out. We found that it has great suction and picked up everything that was on the carpet. We actually examined the content thoroughly to see what the old vacuum was missing. There was a fair amount of carpet fuzz, hair and dirt. I like the two rollers and like the idea of not having to clean hair off a roller. I think the weight of the vacuum is adequate and the length of the power cord is plenty long. I only did four stars because I am still trying to get use to its functions and cannot say I love it yet. The swivel of the head is a new feature for me and I just need to learn to master it. The only two reasons for not giving it five stars: I only have two places to store the attachments on the vacuum itself and three attachments came with the machine, and the width of the head is smaller than my old one and it will take a little longer to cover the area but I can live with that. Overall, I am very pleased with this unplanned purchase for this time of year.DeeS

This is an amazing vacuum. The Shark Navigator light upright vacuum is the best budget Shark vacuum for small to mid-sized rooms. It has the same suction power as the advanced units and cleans well for both carpet and hardwood floorings. The only negative about this product is that it does not contain a HEPA filter. Other than that, the vacuum performs admirably and it definitely feels light enough to transport to different areas of the home. I believe that this product is built durably and will last for many years to come. Cleanup is a breeze using this product and I definitely enjoy the large container for trapping dirt and other particles. The blue color scheme is masculine and has a sleek styling. I love this vacuum cleaner because it does the job well and it definitely is my cup of tea. I love Shark and want to sincerely thank the manufacturers for making such an excellent product!AndyKim34

I packed and used my Shark Navigator Light Vaccum this weekend. It has great suction power and did a great job both on my carpet and hard floors. It is nit a heavy vac so it moves with ease. I was able to take it upstairs by myself without husband's assistance. That's a good feature; light weight. I also like all the attachments that come with this vacuum. The pet feature was important to me because my dog sheds like crazy so I used the pet tool to vacuum my car and dog beds. I am very happy with my Shark vacuum! GO get one.Coffee Qween

I would have given this 5 stars, but there are some design flaws. #1 The onboard tools are constantly falling coming off. #2 the hose design is frustrating, if you don't twist the handle just so, the entire vacuum falls over. #3 they could have added 3-5 extra ft on the power cord. All this would have been a huge negative but this vacuums sucking power saved it. This thing SUCKS & never clogs. Hard floors, carpet CHECK! It is lightweight and easy to use. Also easy to empty the canister. Yes I'd recommend for a lightweight.HotNHumidInFl

I bought this to replace our old Dyson V6 Animal Cordless. I read many reviews videos for research. I had a Shark Navigator Pro before and I know Shark makes a good vacuum, so I was excited to try this. It seemed great. It went together easily and the crevice tool did well between the couch cushions and around the edges of the house. I liked the flexible arm that let the vacuum bend to get really far under furniture like my tables and sideboards. It was easy to empty the canister and easy to use. After using the vacuum about 30 minutes, a clog developed in the first joint where dirt from the head goes into the tube to take it up to the canister. This clog (half of which is pictured) was so big it extended from the opening of the vacuum suction hole on the bottom of the head, all the way up to where the head attached to the main long arm. After looking into the vacuum head's mechanics, I found that there are three "lock screws" on the underneath that allow you to take off the bottom guard piece to access the suction tube, which means Shark knew this was a problem and they "fixed" it by giving the consumer more work. I was able to use a cat wand toy to shove through the bottom to push the clog out the other side. This mess pictured on my couch was the result. As someone who has severe dust and environmental allergies, I don't exactly want to play with clogs of my allergens in order to get my vacuum running. I also have a large house, two long haired Siberian cats, four teenagers, and a job. The LAST THING I have time for is housework and messing around with crappy vacuums. For the price point, I'd expect this vacuum to actually work properly, and not take a ton of work to use it. The entire thing felt wobbly when fully connected and used to vacuum floors, so I didn't see the expected excellent quality of materials or workmanship for the price point either. Furthermore, as several reviewers stated the vacuum did shock me multiple times with static electricity buildup, which was annoying. Another con to this vacuum is that when I was vacuuming my couch where the cats lay, it wouldn't pick up all the cat fur regardless of how many passes I made. The suction just wasn't powerful enough, or maybe the static buildup offset the suction, gluing the cat hair to the couch in dreadlocked strands. Besides all this, the vacuum was very heavy and bulky. This thing will be going back tomorrow, and I'll be placing my order for the Dyson V11 Animal. I'd rather pay twice as much and know for a fact that my vacuum will work when I need it to, how I need it to. Save yourself the headache and don't get this Shark Vertex Cordless vacuum.MandieSue76

I purchased the Shark Vertex Cordless Stick Vacuum to use primarily to clean the floor near and around my bird cage. Every morning I let my parrot out of her cage, where she sits on the Playtop, and also on a perch mounted outside the cage. She creates quite a mess because seeds drop onto the floor, and some feathers. Getting my corded vacuum out just to cleanup around her cage was a bit of work, so I decided that a cordless vacuum would be the perfect solution. What I love about this vacuum is that it folds down for easy storage, and I can fit it in the room close by the cage. It's very easy to operate, and easy to empty the dust cup. The swivel powerhead with lights works great. It comes with several attachment tools, however, when you remove the power head to use the attachments, the suction power is not as strong. For my use, having this cordless vacuum is still the perfect solution, but I will still be using my corded vacuum for whole house cleaning.DianaNaples

I bought the Shark because I have a corded one downstairs. I needed a vacuum upstairs for my 2 floors, that was light weight and can maneuver pretty well. First off I want to say the "Shark" name is good. This cordless vacuum does not do well with pets. I have 8 cats and cat sand everywhere, the only thing it does is spit the sand out from the back, Has a very difficult time picking up fur as well. You know when you see a piece of fur and the vacuum front just has to go near it to suck it up. This vacuum does not, It just makes it tumble farther. Good for light clean ups but for every week vacuuming, I strongly recommended getting the corded one. It was more power for suction and spot clean ups if you spill rice or oats on floor. To bad because for the price you think it would be worth it. This vacuum is now on our 1st floor where there is very little traffic and pets. Perfect for a formal dinning room or front room that no ones goes in and you need a quick spruce up. Also if you have cats and cat sand, clean filter ever ytime you use it, the dust seems to bog down the performance as well.jsepulvida

I do animal rescue work and cope with a LOT of pet hair. This vacuum has three floor surface settings which allows me to adjust the roller height to match the area being cleaned. It has good suction and a decent sized debris cup so I can cover more territory without needing to stop to empty it. The power cord is extra long, and that also helps get the job done more quickly. The lift-away feature provides a wider range of options for cleaning a larger variety of spaces and places. The light on the front of the machine provides enough illumination to assist in seeing tumbleweeds of pet hair that might otherwise go undetected. I've only had the machine for a few weeks, so I can't speak to its durability and lifespan, but given its performance in the early going, I am very pleased with it and trust that it will provide exceptional service for many years to come.javollb_27

This vacuum has some nice features. It is light, maneuverable, and the bagless dust can is easy to use. Unfortunately, these positive features are drastically overshadowed by the many enormous design flaws. The wand design is terrible and only works at the one angle the handle is fixed at. The tools likewise are garbage and if you're trying to get to any other angle than the exact angle of the wand handle, they don't come in contact with the floor. The hose is way way too tight. There's no way my elderly grandma could use this vacuum. It takes all my arm strength to move the hose longer than a foot or two. And if you do that, the stupid thing falls over. There is a shoe icon on the head – you would think it's where you would put your foot to unlock the head. Nope, in reality it's where you need to keep your foot the whole time you're trying to use the wand and hose to keep the vacuum from falling all over the place. I think Shark thinks you're supposed to carry the vacuum everywhere and that way it won't fall over. But now all your hands are full and because the hose is way way too tight, it takes both hands to move the wand. The head is self driving but the motor is way too strong so you're constantly holding the vacuum back to keep it from running away. The suction is very strong. Not in a good way – it sucks itself into things and is difficult to get off. My old Shark had a corner cleaner on the head that was great. That's gone – why get rid of great features and make a worse product? Overall I despise this vacuum and wish I'd never gotten rid of my old loud heavy Kenmore because it worked so much better.Laura

Got this the week before Christmas. My SO set it up and he was the first to test it out. We found that it has great suction and picked up everything that was on the carpet. We actually examined the content thoroughly to see what the old vacuum was missing. There was a fair amount of carpet fuzz, hair and dirt. I like the two rollers and like the idea of not having to clean hair off a roller. I think the weight of the vacuum is adequate and the length of the power cord is plenty long. I only did four stars because I am still trying to get use to its functions and cannot say I love it yet. The swivel of the head is a new feature for me and I just need to learn to master it. The only two reasons for not giving it five stars: I only have two places to store the attachments on the vacuum itself and three attachments came with the machine, and the width of the head is smaller than my old one and it will take a little longer to cover the area but I can live with that. Overall, I am very pleased with this unplanned purchase for this time of year.DeeS

Purchased this vacuum as I appreciate the convenience of a cordless vac and only have my upper level and stairs that are carpeted. I am extremely happy with the performance. Both my Daughter and I have long hair and the self cleaning roller brush is amazing. Picks up everything from my hardwood floors in the first pass. Battery run time is optimal for what I need and hands down it outperforms my cordless Euphy stick vac. I also have a large dog with short hair and it did a fantastic job picking up hair that I couldn’t even see on the floor. Price point was great (bought on sale and Best Buy had the lowest price). Would highly recommend if you’re looking for a great cordless stick vacuum. Would be nice if this had a stand or bracket that I could pop it Into in my pantry, but not a huge deal.Jaemi

Purchased this earlier this year when we got our puppy, and what a life saver! Beat hauling a bigger vacuum out and being limited by electrical outlets, especially with a busy puppy around the house. I saw the reviews about losing suction, but you should be keeping the canister cleaned after each use anyway which is as simple as releasing the bottom into the trash. Any other suction loss is usually due to hair or lint building up in the vacuum head which takes 2 minutes to clear. Works great on floors and carpet, super light to do the stairs and bring up and down the stairs. Charge lasts me about 2-3 days use. No complaints other than it could be “prettier”? Lol. Happy Customer here.BBB Customer

I live in an 800 square foot apartment with hardwood floors and one longhair cat, and I found this vacuum unable to cut it. It comes with a rolling cleaner, a brush attachment and a corner attachment. When packed up to charge, there’s no place to put the brush or corner attachment. The rolling cleaner has two small felt wheels that allow it to roll. On first use, both of the wheels became full of cat hair and locked up. I tried to clean them, but it wasn’t immediately apparent how to do it. Eventually I was able to pry them out, with some slight cosmetic damage to the wheels. I’m used to using a roomba, and don’t mind some light maintenance work to keep a vacuum running well. What’s not acceptable is the difficulty of removing and cleaning those wheels, and that they fully locked up so quickly.Dan

Let me start by saying that I have been a Shark Navigator user for almost 10 years and up until this purchase had nothing but great things to say about their products and customer service. However, my old vacuum broke and I called them up to get a recommendation on what the current replacement was for my Navigator Professional Swivel Model. After being put on hold for several minutes he came back on and told me that the model I owned was discontinued and the replacement was the LA322 Model and he offered me an $80 discount off of the retail price listed on their website (which made it the same cost had I gone to any retail outlet). So I took their offer and was pleasantly surprised when it showed up within 24 hours of when I ordered it! But that is where the good times end…I unpack the vacuum and assemble it (very simple) and noticed the head seemed a bit smaller than my previous unit and the ride on tools didn't seem to fit onboard very well but if figure lets give this baby a test run and see what she has! As advertised, and with seemingly all shark products, the suction power is above average and the headlight is adequate but the unit is so light and the head so small it was very hard to control when trying to go in a straight line. Additionally every time I turned a corner the attachments fell off the unit (it only came with 2 attachments) so I figured I had them in the wrong spots and switched them around…they didn't fit so I switched back and after several adjustments got them to stay but had to remove the head off of the crevice tool and now have to remember where I stored it if I need to use it. Also this unit is very bulky and does not fit underneath chairs and other furniture like its older counterpart easily did…It is very poorly engineered and not worth buying if you don't want to fight with your vacuum cleaner every time you use it. I was thoroughly disappointed with this unit and figured I would call and let them know I was unhappy. I spoke with a gentleman who again put me on a 2-3 minute hold and came back and told me that was the replacement for the one I had and if I wasn't happy they would take it back and refund me my money (fair enough). Sadly, I am going to have to take them up on that and try to find another brand to use that comes close to the old version I had and loved. Overall, I am disappointed in the quality and engineering of the unit and will no longer be a Shark Navigator fanatic! Usually second and third generation units show improvements over the original, but not in this case!!!Glenn Z

I've used this for a month. It was packaged very securely, so arrived in excellent condition. Instructions for assembly were clear and made putting it together easy. This vacuum does it all. Its designers creatively put all the features I need in a compact, well designed package. The suction is powerful, including through the attachments. One of the hand-held attachments has a rotary brush that's really great for cleaning stairs and other areas covered with sturdy fabric. I found it helpful for thoroughly cleaning corners of carpet and other tight areas the floor unit can't reach. The main negative is that shark has made the unit so effective at picking at pet hair that it damages the carpet the hair is on. You can see the "dirt" coming into the tank, but it's not all dirt. A lot of it is your carpet. A much needed feature is a way to stop the rotary brush when it's not needed. There are two lesser negatives. The lift-away portion is heavy. And the cord is too long. The long cord is part of the lift-away and adds to it's weight. In moderate size rooms, the long cord gets in the way. In large rooms constructed in the last 40 years it isn't necessary, because the building code requires more closely spaced outlets. Perhaps Stark could offer a choice of cord lengths.Floyd

Please don't buy a Shark vacuum. When it breaks, and it will, they won't sell you spare parts. They won't even sell spare parts to a vacuum repair shop. You're pretty much forced to throw away an entire vacuum cleaner due to one broken part. This is their business strategy. They make more money if you buy a whole new vacuum cleaner. So they're ripping us off not to mention filling up our landfills in order to maximize corporate profits. Very sad. Please don't enable them to continue with this unsustainable practice. Buy a different brand.TreeHugger

I owned a Dyson for around 12 years, but when it quit, Shark was highly recommended. I chose this model because it claimed to be good for pet owners, like many other models of the brand. I have to say that I've never been more disappointed in a vacuum. Here are some of the things I noticed: First off, it's awkward in regards to weight distribution. The thing tips over incredibly easy. Second, the cord is much shorter than what I was used to with the Dyson, meaning it had to be unplugged and moved around a lot. Third, it has to be emptied a lot. It just doesn't hold much, and is a mess to empty. Lastly, it's narrow head means it's going to take twice as long to cover the area you're working on. The worst part about this vacuum is that I just bought it in January (@ $179), and my carpet looks just awful. Almost right after vacuuming, you can't tell it was ever done, so the lack of cleaning over time has really aged my carpet that wasn't very old to begin with. I know this brand gets compared to Dyson all the time, with claims of equal or superior performance, but the people who say this couldn't possibly have actually owned a Dyson. They are not equal in any way, shape, or form. It's not even been a year and I'm already looking to replace it. I fear if I don't, I'll have to replace my carpet at a much larger cost.Burgster

I was blown away when I first got this vacuum in September 2018, in fact I think I wrote a review. It picks up pet hair more than the Dyson and Oreck I’ve owned. The furniture attachment is amazing at removing fur! However, 14 months later and I ended up here looking for Black Friday / Cyber Monday vacuum sales because mine is falling apart. That actually started fairly soon after purchasing, but it did such a great job I ignored it. I did call QVC in January I think, about the carpet attachment not working and was told to call Shark directly, whom I never was able to get ahold of due to wait times, time zone difference etc. So 4 months after buying a new 200 vacuum I was using my old Oreck on the few carpeted/rug areas of my house and just using the new Shark to de-fur the furniture and the wand attachment. And even that is not fun because it tips over every 2 seconds. It still picks up nicely but the plastic inside the canister is breaking, the hose is worn out and I’m tired of having to us two vacuums. So while the performance of this vacuum was good, it’s cheaply made exterior makes it not worth the trouble.EBL47

I regret buying this vacuum and paid over $200 at Menards in Lansing Michigan. If I could sell it I would! The cord at the base of the vacuum is in the wrong place. I am constantly tripping over it even if I try to secure it in the handle. Cleaning out the plastic bin is a mess I have to now put on gloves with a damp paper towel to clean it properly. I have long hair which when cleaning my hair is wrapped around the roller that I have to cut out and pull to remove it. The attachment/hose on the vacuum is to tight I have to hold the base and vacuum with the attachment in the other hand to prevent it from falling on the floor or hitting my legs. Just the worst purchase I have ever made and feel horrible I am stuck with it!Amanda Cena

I went from living in a duplex for 9 years with all hardwood floors to moving into a small house 6 months ago with carpet everywhere (except the kitchen and bathroom) and the vacuum I brought with me was woefully inadequate, especially since I have 4 cats! I know several people who actually prefer Shark products over the more expensive Dyson brand, and since my budget can't afford a Dyson I decided to give this Shark Navigator a try. WOWZA. All I can say is, this thing pulled dirt and hair and who knows what else out of the carpets that was previously left by the last 3-4 tenants! I had it assembled in less than 5 minutes – the instructions are detailed but easy to understand – and also was pleasantly surprised that it's REALLY quiet compared to my other vacuum. My cats usually flatten their ears and run when I turn that one on but they didn't even flinch with this one! The head of the unit fits easily and smoothly under both furniture and kitchen cabinets, you can adjust how much or how little suction you need, and there are 5 convenient on-board tools for all your cleaning needs. The Shark comes with 3 washable and reusable filters, and the large dirt cup empties directly into your trash with just the push of a button. Your hands don't ever come into contact with the dirt! All this and a nice 25-foot long power cord — what more could anyone need? I love it!Taryn65

I needed a new vacuum and heard Shark was great so I got this one based on some reviews. Suction power is FANTASTIC! I was speechless at the amount of dust it pulled from my carpet that I normally vacuum once or twice a week with a basic vacuum cleaner. I thought my carpet was clean but now it’s nearly brand new! My OCD self really does not like how the entire unit tips over when you pull too much. The suction tubing is long, yet useless. It does not stretch out easy when vacuuming. If I use both my hands to stretch it out to fix it on the vacuum cleaner it is fine but while operating the vacuum it is not. I bent down to clean a corner with the hose and the vacuum fell onto my head. Thankfully I kind of noticed it and didn’t really hurt my head. The manual shows you all these accessories that can be used with it but when I go to look up the accessories it doesn’t show those with this model number. I tried searching for more info on if the attachments fit but couldn’t find anything. Needless to say, I’ll most likely try to sell this model and get another one that best suits me. I love cleaning but definitely will get one that doesn’t tip over so easily – one with a base.Jenaka

I bought the NV70 to replace my old, broken NV70 (Cheap plastic that connects the bottom to the top broke.), since I had new, unused filters for it; and because the cheapness is standard in the industry. I also like the pet hair tool, and saw that the pet hair tool still comes with it. Unfortunately, however, Shark has gone the way of deception. They now only provide an upholstery tool in place of the pet hair tool, and call it a "pet upholstery tool" (leading folks to believe it's the same standard rotating brush, pet hair removal tool that came with the first NV70 model). Second negative is that it came without the "dusting brush". And, third negative is that the new model seems to be made of even cheaper plastic, especially in regard to the hoses and hose holder. Bottom-line: There's no point, other than nice gold color, to buy the NV70 rather than the black NV71, which is $40 less expensive.David

Other review from a Shark user: "I've had 2 of these now in the 13 years I've owned my house. They are SO maneuverable and easy to use, great suction, etc. However, both of them, now, after 5-7 years of use, just stop working. It turns on, but for some reason the suction has diminished greatly and after a few minutes, the emergency release valve gets activated as if it's stuck on something or overheating (I don't know which). It literally worked one second and not the next. I can't find anything stuck in it anywhere, and cleaning it out didn't help. So like I said, it's fantastic for the money at this price point, and I will probably get another one. Just expect to have to replace it every 5-7 years." Me too. Being an electronics person, I saw the wires going from the motor to the board were severed after insulation degraded at 5 years of use. I cut and spliced and got extra use for a bit. I am probably going to buy another one because when it works it's great but with reservations as to how good of a value it really is.Deborah

This is the first Shark vacuum I have ever purchased and I am not disappointed. It is easy to use, switching from hard floor to carpet and switching to tools is a breeze. It has powerful suction and doesn’t scatter debris on hard floors. I didn’t realize how disgusting my floors were until I saw how much dirt this thing picks up. I thought the swivel steering would be annoying but it’s actually been quite helpful when avoiding the toys I refuse to pick up off the floor for the hundredth time. My dogs like to rub their stank all over the floor but none of that blows up in my face thanks to the filters. I literally vacuum everyday and I actually enjoy doing it!ScoobydooMF

I am like many consumers- I study the reviews left from others who felt compelled to write a review (either bcuz the product is garbage and they feel like they should be neighborly and warn others- or, bcuz they are thoroughly impressed by their experience using the product that they want to reassure others that this particular product does not disappoint. I am writing the first review I’ve ever felt compelled to write bcuz of how impressed I am with this model of the Shark Navigator. I’ve lived in the same house for 14 years- every room but the kitchen and bathrooms are carpeted.. 2 kids, a dog, crappy vacuum after crappy vacuum and you can imagine the dust/dirt that has been sitting at the bottom of the carpet due to past vacuums not performing well. I just bought a Hoover vacuum with great reviews during prime days a couple weeks ago- that vacuum was a huge improvement from the last however many but, it’s canister and filter design is not good. After getting my new Shark navigator today, I was ridiculously excited to vacuum (I really need to get out more, ha!). After a few passes in my living room, the very spacious canister had so much dog fur and dirt in it, I wanted to get sick- how could my carpets be THAT bad? I vacuum every other day and use my carpet shampooer at least every 3 weeks! This vacuum has excellent suction, excellent design and is most definitely my happily ever after… as far as vacuums go!SuzTay

Okay, this vacuum cleaner is actually FUN to run! It’s lightweight and very flexible. The long wand makes getting corners, cracks and crevices a breeze. Only drawback is the base will tip over if you stretch the hose too far, so keep an eye on it as you use the wand. Cleaning stairs is easy with the “Lift Away” feature. The NV501 has strong suction and durability. Do your regular maintenance as other reviews have mentioned, and store it properly. It’s super easy to take apart when needed. I accidentally sucked up a microfiber cloth once, but was able to open the hose at the right spot and pull the cloth right out. We’ve had our NV501 for almost a decade and still no problems. Have purchased this particular model as gifts for friends and family. Highly recommended.DB

I’ve had this model for about 5 years and yes occasionally you’ll have to cut some hair off the powdered brush if you have long hair or girls around or just heavy traffic I guess but that takes literally 20 seconds. Grab a pair of scissors, cut the hair and pull it out. Any vacuum with a brush is going to eventually wrap up hair! The vacuum has one killer motor, it cleans like nothing I’ve ever seen. I’m continuously impressed by the vast amount of dander, dust, and allergens it grabs every single time! I love how the handle comes off to clean small areas such as my couch cushions, behind furniture, etc. (I have this model which cane with ALL the attachments so I may have paid a bit more but it was definitely worth it) the only other difference is the colors. Mine has dark blue where the red is shown. I absolutely love how I can detach the base when going up stairs as shown in the photo. I don’t use the tiny “car part cleaners” which also came with the bulk of attachments but I guess it’s there if I were to ever need it. My fav attachment is the smaller roller brush that literally eats every cat hair off my dining room chairs and wherever else I need it. Anyway I suppose I could go on but you get my drift. By the way of course after awhile the vacuum will accumulate dust around the base and hose (I’ve seen someone post photos here of their dirty vacuum lol) but it’s a vacuum! It’s going to get dirty! My last thought pertains to the newest model I believe, the NV1000 with the “self cleaning brush” or double brush very bulky looking one. Although I haven’t used it, I personally don’t think it is going to sell much in the end. I say that with regards to the current reviews and complaints along with the marketing aspect in mind. What I conclude is just logical: once again as long as there is a revolving brush or in this case 2 rolling brushes, in time there WILL BE a hair issue as long as there are women, girls, and pets around. Stick to this model.Stephanie Erica

Like another reviewer, I’ve had my Shark Professional Rotator for 9-10 years, and it’s the best vacuum I’ve ever had! I have since bought my daughters one each and they love theirs as well. I did have to replace the tubing that connects the handle to the motor (the handle was part of the package), and the cord is starting to show its age, but heck the vacuum is around 10 years old, and I’ve worked it regularly. I’m currently looking at the Shark Hyper Velocity stick vacuum since it converts into a handheld for those smaller jobs, and is today’sTSV. I find Shark to be a high quality company, and trust my stick vacuum will make me just as happy.64puddleducks

Not sure yet how to rate this vacuum. I recently bought this model as a replacement for model nv681. I like the features of the Shark vacuum, but it didn't last the full 5 years. It began literally falling apart after about 4 and one half years. The brush roller is literally hanging on by a thread. I hope the new one holds up better and longer that my first one, and performs at least as well as the first model. Also the customer service for Shark needs much improvement. When I called to get some answers, I got a major run around. There is no one to talk to when trying to get answers about problems. I would recommend this vacuum with reservations.Rita

I am a vacuuming obsessed weirdo! I just love to vacuum for some reason. I love the before and after and love the feeling of having a nice clean floor. That being said I tried out all kinds of other vacuums while never really finding one that was great until I bought this vacuum. It's got everything I wanted in a vacuum! I should have known to stick with Shark because I have an old lift away professional that I've had for well over 10 years!. It's even still going strong after all the abuse I've put it through but it's just time for a new one. Only reason I tried switching brands is because the upright sharks are quite heavy and I now have stairs in my place that are hard to clean witha a heavy uptight.. After multiple failures with other popular brands I found this one that converts into a canister vac making it much lighter to use on stairs. I'm in love with this thing. It works so well and it's super powerful with all the bells and whistles that I could ask for. The LED lighting on the pull out wand is a huge plus! Lights up anything I'm trying to vacuum. I vacuumed my bedroom soon as I got it right after vacuuming with a popular Eureka that I had previously bought and it was amazing what this vacuum picked up that was left behind by the Eureka. Hopefully this one lasts as long as my other Shark did!Brock Sumner

We bought this 3 years ago and the hose split along the ridges. We use it less then the recommended cleaning regimen that carpet manufacturers recommend (daily). Shark claims it's not under the 7 year warranty because we sweep to much.

If your product can't hold up to reasonable use then it's worthless and I'm taking my business elsewhere.

I also find all the nooks and crannies this vacuum has hard to keep clean (canister, wand attachment for furniture top guard thing)

Replacement parts are unreasonably priced with the company's less then expected life expectancy.Patient Farmer

I bought this vacuum in March 2020 and it does a great job with my carpets and I love the attachments. However – the clip on the dustcup broke off – not from abuse or anything – and so it doesn't latch tight. I called about a replacement, and the only option I had was to buy a new dustcup. Seems like that should have been included in the 1 year warranty. You also have to pull all the hair/strings out of the brush roller – it gets very clogged up. But it does a great job with our carpets and hardwood floors, so I'm still happy I bought it.tblakl

LOVE LOVE this vaccuum, I purchased 4 of them 2 yrs ago, as a professional maid service I am extremely happy!! They are used and abused daily. Suction so strong it will pull extra large area rugs if I dont adjust down the suction.Handy Girl

I had seen the good reviews about this vacuum and finally ordered it when we moved: our new house had a mix of thick carpet, linoleum, and wood floors and my old vacuum wasn't going to cut it.Best of all – it's really pretty quiet! It seriously feels like a toy since it's such a fun little hard worker. Yes, some things could be better. The cord wrap is a bit awkward. The hook that keeps the cord off the ground is too wide and the cord falls out. But those are minor pains compared to how awesome this vacuum is. One warning: the first time I tried to remove the canister to empty it I did manage to empty the canister all over the floor. Whoops! Good thing my awesome vacuum could clean it all up again!samiha.i

I have had this vacuum for 15 years, suction is great and never had to replace any filters. I just wash them out once every 2 -3 months, even wash out the canister, the only thing I have done to this vacuum is repeatedly cut hair off the rollers since everyone in my household has long hair except me. I finally am going to purchase new sponge and HEPA filters, the old filters are getting a little rough. This vacuum still works great and we still keep using. Totally worth the price. Plan on keeping this vacuum. I am getting ready to purchase the newer SharkNinja with Duo Cleaning to keep the hair from twisting around the brushes. love my Shark vacuumscsvette

I’ve used MANY vacuums in my life. I’ve used Eureka, Kirby, Bissell, Oreck, Hoover, and several others. This is by far the BEST vacuum. The attachments make sense and are very practical. The vacuum pulls lots of dirt out of the carpet that other vacuums cannot do. I vacuumed my carpet with a Bissell. Afterwards, I vacuumed again with my Shark, the Shark continued to pull lots of dust out of the carpet. I am amazed at the quality. Considering the quality, the price is good!kasi.s

I wanted to try one of the Shark hand vacs because I have had Shark full size vacuums for several years now and they've been great. I returned this back to the store because overall I wasn't really impressed at all and expected more with it being a Shark vacuum. The suction didn't seem very strong, definitely not as strong as my Bissell hand vac and the overall design and feel of using it just didn't work for me. I didn't like the long slender design and it wasn't as easy to clean as my Bissell.Jennifer

I bought this to remove dog hairs in my auto. The vacuum by itself failed to remove it, to be fair much of the hair was intertwined/embedded in the carpet and my seats are not flat. I then used a set of rubber kitchen glove and swept the hairs it worked like a charm but still there were some left. This is where the vacuum worked it did a very good job of removing the remaining hair. The vacuum will work by itself in moderate amounts of hair as long as the hair isn't embedded into the carpet.Jack

I don't typically write reviews but I must tell you this is an outstanding product. I no longer have pet fur on my furniture. In 10 minutes I can clean 3 sofas and a recliner with the Shark Ultra Cyclone. I purchased one for myself and one for my daughter..I recommend it to a friend who loves it. First time in years I can sit on any piece of furniture, no more furniture covers. It is also great for cleaning my bedspread of pet fur. Needless to say I am very pleased.Contentsleeper