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Just came here to say that I purchased this vacuum about 5 months ago after watching so many of your reviews and I’m still absolutely loving it! I think I’ve recommended it to a dozen people!
Just purchased mine based off of this and his other reviews. Just installed vinyl plank flooring in my whole house and need a cordless srltick-style vac. Can't wait for it to arrive.
@@christopherhurst6111 you won’t be disappointed. Only problem is like every cordless vac 60 minutes on low only. High will be 20 minutes. The Stratos cordless came out last year and is better. I have both and it does its job as advertised. Better than Dyson V15.
Just purchased based on recommendation. It's fantastic! Strong, versatile and truly a remarkable filter. Husband has severe allergies and he has no problems with this Shark. Keep up the great reviews and videos!
I bought this one and MAN it has changed the game for my living space. Cleaning is so much better. 100% worth the cost!!!! I've never spent this much on a vacuum, but I'm glad I did.
One thing I do with this vacuum is put it in "mini-mode" for stairs. Remove the shaft and attach the handle directly to the floor head while in lift away mode. Works so well!
I lost the charger for my P50 a while back, I recently ordered a new charger and I'm amazed all over again at how awesome it is!! Such an amazing vacuum, and I normally loathe battery powered tools.
This vacuum is incredible for being cordless. I bought this one about 6 months ago, and have been really satisfied with it. Wish the led lights worked when the handle is disconnected....but that's a minor issue. Also, don't trust the battery % reading after using it on high power carpet mode. I have used it that way, battery shows 30%....turn it off and then back on 5 minutes later and it's showing 90%. Also, on medium power it makes a very high pitched ear piercing sound which can be annoying. I have a long haired German Shepherd, and a 2k square foot ranch home with 70% hardwood floors. It will clean all of my floors on one charge, and is a life saver for dog hair.
Air cooled battery is such an overlooked feature. This vacuum has it and it will give the battery a longer lifespan. Batteries that are charged while warm (which they often are after a vacuuming session) are worn more than if you let them sit and cool for a bit before charging them, but you don’t need to add that extra step of administration to your life, cause of the aircooled feature!❤❤❤❤
Long time viewer, first time taking a recommendation to buy. We have 100 percent hard floors and really detest sweeping. It’s been less than a day but preliminary results are really astounding. We’re picking up things my old Dyson V7 left behind and the machine is much more ergonomic than anything Dyson is making at half the cost of their flagship. This design must be evergreen. Easily the best cordless vac I’ve used, having handled half a dozen of them or so.
Thought I'd drop a comment here after a year of using mine. Pros: - It's Really quiet! - Light weight and easy to use. Stair cleaning with this is super pleasant. - The battery life. I can go a week at a time without having to pop the battery on charge! (Only takes me about 5-10 mins to clean the house and a 4-day schedule) - Removable and replaceable battery! - Screen is clear and readable - The ergonomics of the handle are really good, super comfy to hold Cons: - No onboard tool storage! Why is this not a thing?! - The bin. It's small, the cone mesh get stuff tangled around it and hair like to wrap itself around the central pillar in the bin meaning you have to get in there with your hands. - The filters are a nightmare to remove - Filters the foam filter clogs almost immediately (after about a week) and there is nothing I can do about that. My testing showed that even after using a Dyson Cinetic Big Ball Animal, for a week, the little shark filters will still clog up after around a week (my house isn't all the dusty) - The floorhead cannot be fully disassembled to facilitate cleaning (just the soleplate and front roller can be removed) - The main pod of the vacuum can be a pain to quickly put back on the machine. This has caused me to drop the machine on numerous occasions. - Will not let you change a setting on the handle until the little start up animation has played, this is a problem as the machine starts in the last set brush mode and default suction mode I have gone back to using my Dyson Light Ball (UP22) as the main cleaner in my house. The Shark Cordless is now used for my hard floors and if someone has spilled some crumbs on the sofa or the floor. All in all while there are quite a few negatives I would still recommend to people looking for an affordable cordless vacuum with stunning hard floor performance!
Our P50 was and is still our favorite all purpose vacuum we’ve ever used. I’ll have to try one of these new ones to replace our old p50 that has 200,000 miles on it
Looks almost identical to the P50 which I had. I found having all the weight at the base made it feel less nimble than a stick vacuum. The weight in the handle doesn't bother me, but we are all different. With carpet, the fluffy roller doesn't seem that important but having moved to the desert to a house with all hard floors, it's looking much better. The robots don't seem to get up all the fine grit that inevitably finds its way inside.
I feel like complaining about the weight of a stick vacuum is something vacuum reviewers feel they have to do. Nobody I know is bothered by it, and I can't see why you would be unless you were particularly weak or arthritic or something. Totally agree a stick-style feels more nimble - the weight is closer to where you're moving from and there's less inertia to worry about. Presenting this style as a positive seems mad to me - it's comparatively massive and heavy, yet Shark's handle design is so bulky it's barely any smaller than using a stick-style base unit. Not to mention you need to use two hands to do any above-floor cleaning - one to hold the handle, one to hold the vacuum.
Based on this review I recently bought this Shark model ICZ362H and have used it for a week now. I bought it to replace a new Tineco Pure One S11 I had recently purchased but was not happy with. The suction on the Tineco was mediocre at best and my Golden Retriever hair was constantly getting tangled in the brush head and the dust cup. I have to say I am really impressed with the Shark. No tangled pet hair in the roller and suction is much better than the Tineco Pure One 11. The Shark is definitely heavier to push around but it is very maneuverable and not overly heavy in the hand. I couldn't believe how much dirt and dog hair this Shark picked up right after vacuuming the carpet with the Tineco. This has 3 speed options and a hard floor and carpet option. I got 37 minutes of constant battery life while vacuuming carpets on the medium setting which is awesome. I was a little worried about the convenience factor of the motor and canister being closer to the ground but it is very simple to detach and reattach when you need to, which is only when you want to go further under couches or beds or when using to do stairs or using it as a portable vacuum. All in all this is a great vacuum. Thanks for the review that led me to it.
I bought one of these vacuums based on this video, and wow, I am impressed. I know I'm getting old because I'm geeking over a vacuum, but this thing is awesome! Thanks for the great reviews.
I really wish they would offer an option to run this as corded or cordless depending on your needs. With a removable battery, they are already almost there!
@@matthewfraser1055 that is why I said: "With a removable battery, they are already almost there!" Instead of saying: If they were to add a removable, they would almost be there.
Thank you Vacuum Wars… last year I purchased this vacuum after watching many of your reviews… I absolutely love this vacuum! This year I purchased another just so it will be on both sides of the house and handy! I also want to say that your very thorough review helped me put into words why I absolutely hated to use the Dyson stick (heavy for hand) and rollerball (dragging it/plug searches) not to mention my long hair is healthy and strong 💪 😂 and a nightmare to cut off them! Thank you so much for all your hard work and excellent videos!
I just got mine today after watching this review and so far I'm really liking it. Being able to vacuum completely under a bed is pure magic coming from a Dyson Ball. One subtle thing I haven't seen mentioned is that in a couple ways it's a little awkward for lefties. If you're holding the handle in your left hand and try to lift the pod away with your right, there doesn't seem to be a way to do this without ending up with the hose on the wrong side of the tube - you have to swap hands. Also, when holding the pod in your right hand, having the hose attach to the pod on the right (far) side of the pod is a little awkward. Nothing major really but worth noting.
Thanks to your reviews I’m buying one of these next month. I live in an old building with pretty substantial gaps between the wood planks of my floor so I needed a vac that could handle that. Your suggestion about the dual rollers was key
I’m so happy! I bought the shark p50 2 years ago and it’s the best vacuum I’ve ever owned. I’m so glad I found your channel I watched dozens of videos before deciding what to get. I was really bummed when they discontinued the p50 because it looked like they were moving away from the design when I agree with you it is so much more versatile and far superior to other cordless vacuums. The battery life on my p50 is awesome and it deep cleans our carpets better than my parents traditional vacuum and it dusts the floors so well! Now I can rest easy if my p50 ever dies I will be sure to pick up this new version!
Hi. I have one too (in the Uk has a different name). Have you experienced same bad smell coming out of the hoover in these 2 years? Even if you wash the filter regularly? Thanks.
@@Aetius90 no actually I haven’t been having any bad smells. That sounds like there could be a leak in the Hepa filtration system. I would contact support
@@VacuumWars just bought this on your recommendation. But please make sure you do reveal that it doesn’t detangle all hairs. Hairs still get caught just like the new Shark AI robot. It’s still good but you have to take out the hairs that get stuck on the small wheels. That was left out. It also has a hard time vacuuming the base boards and edges because the vaccum design rollers can’t pick up edges.
@@VacuumWars VacuumWars can you maybe review the Nannyvac robot vacuum cleaner range, because I don’t know what to buy and there are new Nannyvac robot vacuum cleaners coming out in 2022. So can you please make review videos about the Nannyvac range!!!
Would enjoy a head2head shootout with the v15! How does the led headlight compete with the laser fluffy roller? Which would you buy? Is the battery replaceable? I just bought the v15 but I’m wondering if I made the right decision. The weight, lack of a hose, and the fact that it doesn’t stand on its own are annoying. As I’m vacuuming around chairs it’s also more work to switch between the fluffy head to a brush attachment so I can get fur&dust trapped around chair pads. I have to carefully lay the whole wand down, switch attachments, then pick it back up and re-stow the attachment in the accessory clip when I’m done. Getting my aerobics in for sure!
I had a the corded vertex and noticed the new v15 fluffy roller doesn’t really get edges as well. Wondering if I need to change the head, I do like the green laser but both the LED on the vertex and laser were fine. Only think is shark sometimes doesn’t last long so in my opinion they both have their pros and cons
@@WillLeingang I miss the duo roll personally for my hard floors but I don’t miss lugging around the corded vertex and the short hose/carrying the dust bin
I purchased the oversize and realized I should just get the v15 because of the fluffy head. I ended up getting the shark and will just keep it. I have hard floors and some small rugs. Two long hair dogs and three cats. So far the shark does an amazing job. Only tangle was from toy fluff. Most of the features of the V15 only matter if you have carpet. I actually just use the shark in it's low setting and have yet to find anything it does not pick up.
I know this is a two year old video, commenting because it seems that this vacuum is now discontinued? I own 4, we use them for a bed and breakfast and here are my thoughts should someone from shark read this: 1. I like this so much more than their folding stick model, I hope they do continue to develop this style. 2. The accessories are fine but where do you store them? Clips on the vacuum or some way to attach would be nice so the accessory is available when you need it. 3. The display is not ideal (as with their other vacuums too). A delayed start is fine but I find myself waiting 3 seconds before I can change the settings. Manual toggles would be much nicer so I don’t need to wait to see if I pressed the button too early or hard enough… keep display simple. 3, with any vacuum it would be nice if someone built a crevice too into the vacuum… something retractable that narrows as it detracts? Just my two cents… I am using vacuum me all the time and never find the time to comment.
I'm glad I kept researching long enough to come across this review. I was about to settle on a cordless stick vacuum but the problems you have with that formfactor really resonated with me. I've got a Shark NV5xx that's been an excellent upright but is showing its age and I am looking for a cordless to supplement it. I may still go back around to the cordless stick form but this video really gave me pause.
Vacuum Wars! Can you please add some more info to this review in regards to specific comparisons against the plug in version? Especially the crevice test. Thanks! I have a house with 50/50 hardwood/carpet and want to get this or the plug in version and having a hard time deciding!
It seems like Shark wanted to end this product quickly? Parts are apparently hard to find? Wasn't on the market very long? Are you aware of any comparable vacuums or have they all gone stick now?
Wow! I just bought the Corded Shark Lift Away!! If I've known this one was coming up, I've would of certainly considered buying it!! What a great vacuum cleaner!! Thank you for the review. It's great. ❤️
Would you do a video about the best vacuum cleaners of all styles for above-floor cleaning? Easiest to use, hose reach, attachments included and available for extra purchase. Best if you have only one vacuum and also beat for people with two vacuums. Some ideas...
Love my Shark vacuums including the Shark AI 2001 LiDAR robot. I returned my Roomba i3 evo which kept hitting my lounge chairs and I noticed some knicks in my furniture… returned it and got the shark. WOW. Amazing little unit, love my upright vacuum as well… been going 5+ years and runs as if it were brand new!
One thing that I find important that I don't see in these reviews is how well it cleans to the edge. The brushes look to be a good inch or more from the edge. That's a lot. Dyson has inlets on the side to get edges, I don't see those here.
I bought this vacuum solely on this video (I mean a watched and read a ton but this is the one that sold me) I've had it over a month and I stand by everything you say in it. My daughter and I have long (elbow length hair) and we have a heavy shedding dog. I usually have to cut hair from the vacuum often but have not had to with this. There was a minor clog once when it picked up the hair my old vacuum left behind but I was able to detangle it by hand and didn't need to cut. After that initial carpet clean no issues. The cons? I find the power isn't what I'd like it to be when using rhe hose and not the power head. It's OK but not as much as I hoped you really gotta Amp it up. The other? Your video shows the dusting want for the top of a fan and that is about one of the only situations I can find a use for it. The suction holes are recessed in such a way that it renders it useless for dusting photos, small ledges, above door frames etc. This is a real miss to me. We have a puppy now too and I. Beyond amazed how well its doing picking up fluff n stuff from his destroyed toys and bits of cardboard and paper that he has shredded. Hair is one thing but giant clumps of fluff n stuff? That's next level amazing. Thank you for all you do. I appreciate the time and energy you put into these videos 💕
Been looking at vacuums for a couple months now and didn't find the perfect unit to do everything I want well at a reasonable price point. Looked at Lupe, S65D, Lindhaus valzer digital pro, Dyson V15, Onepwr hepa+. Saw this review go up yesterday and after quickly re-comparing, ordered this from bestbuy for $400. It's a great price to performance, no need to change heads due to changing floor type, lifts away for handheld stair cleaning, anti hair wrap design which is huge for me as that's what I end up performing maintenance on the most, and has quality HEPA filtration for clean exhaust which should be a standard feature in this day and age. I have mostly low pile carpet floors and stairs and am replacing an anemic Linx platinum cordless stick vac that's 10 years old now. I am super excited, thanks Vacuum Wars for such an early review as there is basically only 2 other videos on this right now.
I was in between the dyson v15 and this one since I saw your last video of top cordless vacuums! But now convinced and thankful for this video. Going to get my shark vertex pro
@@RigorMortisCorpus I am very very very happy with the shark is the perfect vaccum … just make sure you clean it inside once a month. The best thing is that mine came with 2 batteries so I can charge one while I use the other one
I love this shark. I purchased the vertex upright and I love it as well. Also I purchased the vertex canister as well. I have to say I really like both upright models. I wish they would have made the power head on the canister larger . The vertex pro cordless gave me a total run Tim of 45 mins with still enough battery life left. I got that by using the default method to vacuum all the carpets and the went over them on high power for the deep down dirt . I still 40percent battery for cleaning with the pod and tools .
Thanks to your videos my family and I invested in this vacuum :) I am blown away by its power and efficiency! Thank you for being so informative. I felt confident in the money I was spending and it’s been worth it so far! Happy new year 🥳
The wheels break. Shark no longer sells replacement parts. Any issues with the parts, other than the motor, and you cannot make a warranty claim as all parts outside of the main vacuum body are considered replaceable.
I was also torn. I ended up getting this one. It feels a bit heavier than I expected, but it definitely does well. My husband and I both have long hair and we also have two long haired cats. Half hardwood half carpet.
@@aannadunn the vertex, i disliked the lupe and gave it to my mom, couldnt get under furniture and head doesnt stay stuck to the floor(likes to pop wheelies) )
this one all day, its not even close, ive owned the lupe and now this one and while the lupe couldnt get underneath any furniture because of the weird head design, this one does great, also the lupe had problems staying level on the floor, i ended up giving it to my mom for her vacation house, basically wasted 700 dollars. also the vertex pro has more suction 115 in. lift to the lupes 80
I have this vaccum based on his review and it is an amazing vaccum! It does a really great job in picking up stuff. My only problem is the battery life is too short and if i was to buy a second battery it costs $70!
I have two Australian shepherds that both shed like crazy and this vacuum did NOT got stuck once! The previous vacuum I had was the shark rocket pet pro and after a week or so I couldn’t use it anymore bc the hair would constantly get suck around the roller and then not do it’s job but this one is the exact opposite, I definitely recommend this vacuum!!!!
I have this exact model. I love it. One big con I gave is that the bin empty system is not hand free. The stem in the middle of the bin would cause hair and carpet fibers to wrap around it. You can't just eject the bin and empty it into the trash can. I have to use my fingers to pull the tangle out and toss it.
Thanks for sharing that. I have the same issue with my Bissell vacuum, which is bulky, not cordless and a bit of a pain to use. I always have to use disposable gloves when emptying the canister. I'm considering this Shark based on his review, though. I'm wondering, how long does the battery last? How long does it take to charge? Thx!
If you look at the chart in the video for "Suction High Power @ Hose" this Shark is in first place at 115" and the Lupe was in last place (on the chart) at 82", for what that's worth.
Your review encouraged me to get this vacuum and I'm loving it! One thing is haunting me though....according to the manual, there is somehow a 3rd way to charge the battery, yet I only see two ways? Any chance you know the 3rd way?
Hello, I am looking for your advise. We are looking to get a new vacuum, until now we had cleaners come bi-weekly and maintained with a Dyson V6 but are loosing the cleaners at the end of this week. Our three level 1500sq ft townhouse is mostly hardwood with few area rugs, 2 sets of carpeted stairwells and tiled bathrooms. We also have a golden retriever that sheds quite a lot, drags sand/dirt into the house and his dog food seems to always be on the kitchen floor, which the Dyson V6 can pick up. We are limited for storage space, currently our Dyson V6 is mounted in a pantry, so this will be our only vacuum. Price will play into the decision but if we are getting a quality build product that will last us a long time, we don't mind paying more. My wife likes the ease of a cordless vacuum but we would also be ok with a canister vacuum either way it must be bag-less. With all this said I feel I am torn between buying this Shark Vertex Pro Powered Lift-Away Cordless or the Dyson V15. For a canister I do like the Miele CX1 Blizzard cat and dog but feel it is limited with it's head. What vacuum would you recommend for my situation? Also would you be willing to do a comparison video for the Shark Vertex Pro Powered Lift-Away Cordless vs the Dyson V15? (Similar to your V10 vs P50)
I'd love to see a video on the best portable commercial vacuums under $600 or $700. A few options are: Karcher industrial Tact T series. Tornado taskforce series. Ridgid motor on bottom (1650RV) Numatic. Nilfisk Alto
Hey man love your reviews. Thanks so much for taking the time to make them. One thing I'm curious about though when it comes to vacuums is Db levels. Do you think you could start adding them in future reviews?
Not sure about this model, but the biggest problem we've had with the similar P50 is the powered head breaking. Once it was the wire going from the main body to the head (right at the pivot point). A couple hours and lots of little proprietary screws, and I got that fixed. Then the plastic housing around the soft brush broke, making it unfixable. Found another head, since it was cheaper than new vacuum, and after 5 months it's breaking around the soft roller again. I will say, we have our kids helping with vacuuming, so they aren't very gentle when slamming the head up against the cabinet bases on the kitchen floor (nor is my wife, honestly, she just wants to get it done), so we're pretty tough on the little vacuum, but I wish they weren't surrounded by fragile, clear plastic up front. It does pick up a ton of stuff on the hardwood, though, so...we'll probably keep fixing the Shark for since it's still cheaper than a new model or a Dyson.
hey there, i remember years ago walking into the vacuum store on the street and loving the regina electrik sticks, wish they still made those vintage looking vacuums i hate the plastic and i make plastic things :D
Just found your channel and it has been so useful in making my vacuum purchasing decision! After watching this video I am going to purchase this vacuum as opposed to the dyson one I had been looking at. Thank you!!
JUST got this one delivered. I have the Ion P50 AND the Dyson V10 Absolute, and my Vertex Pro BLOWS them both away. I did notice the fin roller is LOUD on carpeting, but it’s WELL worth it!!!
Hey this is a long shot. But do you still happen to have your P50 and Vertex Pro? I was looking at buying just the new floor nozzle to upgrade my P50 to the new brushroll design. And was wondering if the part would be compatible with my older vacuum.
i brought the shark ICZ160UK and it works amazing until it stopped and kept overheating and Shark shipped me over a IC300uk pod/suction motor which works better as ever and the best thing about these sharks is that all if not most parts seem to be interchangeable.
I bought this based on this review. A couple things to note are: Battery powered units are much smaller than a corded model. They are basically good for 900sq feet or less. There is no place on the unit to store the attachments. The battery has to be removed to charge. This vacuum has an unpleasant noise when it runs and the wheels are also noisy on tile. I would not have bought this had I known all of that.
See I love that the battery can be removed to charge it! Some can’t and you have to place the vacuum in a cradle or have the whole unit near a plus. I can sit this vacuum out of the way and just put that batter on the charger. This also allows for the purchase of a 2nd battery. I have a 3200 sq ft home and other then the cup being way too small, I really like it so far.
@@kristyhuber7835 on the IC160UKT, there is a small socket on the back to charge with the battery still in the vacuum, is this the case with the newer ones ? can anyone confirm if they dropped this feature or not ?
@@brittonblitz got that model and that particular feature is not on this model but I agree with Christie I like the fact of being able to take the battery and just placing it into the charger and having it out of the way now what I like to do is let the battery completely cool down because where it's located it gets warm from the exhausted air so I like to have it cool before I put it in the Cradle so I can start charging it.i think by letting the battery cool down helps with charging, by far this is my favorite cordless upright that I have ever used and I've had two from Shark previously. I will say this I wish it did have a place to store the attachment that would be great. but other than that I'm very pleased with it. Now what I do is I use the default mode and I go over the entire carpets with that first to pick up any of the larger debris and lite dirt and dust that may be area that is not walked on a lot and then I switch it over to Max mode for that deep down cleaning of the high-traffic areas. And I still have literally 40 to 30% battery life which allows me to take the pod off to clean Furniture stairs mattresses blinds whatever I need to with just the hose and the pod. Like I said this by far is my favorite cordless upright. And I also have the vertex upright corded unit and the canister and by far I have to say I like both of my uprights. I wish the canister had a larger powerhead.but it not bad .
Travis I have this particular unit and I have not experienced any weird sounds coming from the power head I will agree with you I wish you did have a place to store the attachments either on the wand or maybe on the side of the unit someplace.. and as far as only being able to clean 900 square feet that is not true what I do is first of all I used the default setting and I go over the whole entire carpet with that default setting to pick up the larger. Breathe dust and light dirt that might be in the area so don't get walked on a lot then I switch it over to Max mode and I do a thorough deep cleaning of the high-traffic areas and then that will usually leave me with a 30 to 40% battery life still on the unit which allows me to take the pod off and the hose to do my attachment work. Then when I do is I take the battery and I let the battery set and cooldown can you know where it's located it has a tendency of being warm from the exhausted are so I like to let it cool down completely before putting it on the charger I feel that this help the charging process cuz it's not trying to overcharge warm batteries. But as far as the noise from the power head once again I have not experienced that
Once you go lift-away, you'll never go back. I absolutely love this vacuum and would have bought the corded version but I hate cords. This is so convenient in every possible way for all the reasons mentioned in the video. I owned two stick vacuums and the weight at the top plus the number of times they tipped over and cracked... never again. The only problem I found with this unit is that you have to be very careful to push the handle in all the way until it fully clicks. You might accidentally un-seat it without realizing it and carry it upstairs and it may break away. I have picked it up by the handle and the main unit dropped a couple of feet at least twice. Thankfully it survived.
@@kabukidreamboy I was unaware. But you know what you get when you assume haha. I found the former version through vacuum Wars in the past and was shopping around when they discontinued it and I couldn't find it anymore. I did not realize they changed the chassis design to remove the charge port and didn't notice that the reviews didn't mention a charge port, I guess again I assumed they just used the charge base because it's given in the package
They listened to your suggestion, Vacuumwars! Can you please ask Shark to make this vaccum cordless BUT also has the versatility of being corded too? Why is it just one or the other, as opposed to both? Battery life is such a big factor. It would be nice if sometimes you can also just plug it in while using… (like a cellphone I guess). Do they have such thing? Any recommendations? Please and thank you!
I have the shark vertex vacuum, IZ462 fine but a few complaints: 1. no grab bar like previous shark ion I owned 2. to use high power need to keep mechanism pulled back: not good for arthritic hands 3. noisier than previous vacuum f4. wish lithium ion removable battery same as previous models-i have 2 now I must discard...
I am currently deciding between this Vertex Pro and the Rotator lift away that you can attach to the head for under furniture. There's a big price difference. Is the price difference mostly the duo clean and cordless?
Have you seen our review of that Rotator? ua-cam.com/video/lhYh4ZWYwWs/v-deo.html We can't say conclusively what makes for a price difference, but there are some great qualities for both.
I really love this channel and all these reviews are great, but it really makes my head spin trying to decide which model to get. I had it down to the Shark Vertex Duoclean AZ2002, the Apex Zero M AZ1002, the Navigator Speed ZU561, but now this review has me thinking about this model. Decisions, decisions.
I would love to see a direct head to head comparison of this vs the Ion P50. I was obsessed with the ion P50 for a while but could never justify the price. when they discontinued it, I was able to get one at my local costco for around $150. jumped on that deal! it works perfectly for my needs as I just use it on my main floor of my house with mostly hardwood floors and the occasional area rug. as for this newer version; airflow at the head on max power is 30 in the video, but the predecessor, ion P50 was 36. seems like a step down although it does seem to have longer battery life. 3 power settings sound nice, but I'm fine with the 3 lights on the battery instead of the screen. the real plus over the ion P50 here is the zero-m/anti hair wrap tech. Is the power head reverse compatible? would love to swap in the power head if it is!
the suction is greatly improved with almost 120 inches of lift on high, 50 on med and 40 on low(water lift), cfm is hard to measure with the contraption VW uses and it is probably very close
It also is supposed to agitate the carpet better so it doesn't need quite as much suction to do a better job. I watched a couple of the reviews on UA-cam that explained it and it showed why it's better
They are NOT compatible. Shark went out of their way to make it NOT backwards compatible. The parts all connect, but do not work. This was intentional planned obsolescence by Shark and a really crappy move IMO.
@@socomon69 you're trying to say that shark deemed the 1 or 2 people in the world that would intentionally disassemble there p50, strip it down and add parts from the new one, that much of a problem that they would make them not compatible? Dude thats a bit far fetched, i doubt they did it on purpose
@@mainsource8030 it is the same damn vacuum other than the roller brush, so yes, that is exactly what I am saying. Feel free to write back when you have them both side by side.
Got it, love it. Have been using it for about 6 months now and one of the primary wheels is interfering and makes a clicking noise as the vacuum is pushed forward. (Like the kiddo's popping lawn mower). Wildly annoying, because I can't figure out what happened to cause the wheel to suddenly interfere or how to fix it!
Omg!!!! I have to get this vacuum!!! This was is my favorite vacuum!!! (The P50) so it having the self cleaning brush roll is awesome!!! That’s what I said this vacuum needed especially at my families house! They have a Saint Bernard and that hair is so bad and tangles so easily!!
I too have the P50 as I don't want to spend $700 to $900 on a Dyson. I really like mine but wish it had the self cleaning feature. I did wait until the price dropped to about $200 at Costco and ordered a second battery and few other attachments.
I agree with your opinion about stick vacuums - although I do own the Dyson Omni Glide and love it. That said, I bought the Shark Vertex Pro Lift-away because I like the idea of the Lift-Away. I like using my accessories at the end of a hose. To make this vacuum more useful, I bought a clip from Shark to attach accessories. UPDATE (after using for a few weeks): The battery is long lasting if you use this machine for upright vacuuming but if you use it a lot with accessories at the end of the hose, you will not be happy with the battery life.
So I bought this vacuum back in February based on your recommendation from the two-three videos you've done on it. It's broken in 3 places since, in not even 6 months. Shark didn't want to honor the warranty and was trying to make me pay $110 to get a replacement after I had already spent $400+ on the vacuum. I was livid and disappointed in not only their product, but their customer service as well. Customer service should be, IMO, one of the biggest factors in which company you purchase from. Thankfully after some begging and pleading he said he could send me the unit for $20 shipping. I obliged and waited the 3-5 days. Now this whole time I'm talking about the model in this video, the ICZ362H. They didn't tell me at any time on the phone they didn't have any in stock, and they sent me out the stick version instead. This one is model IZ662H. They both appear to be almost identical in terms of features. The only difference I can find is the battery form factor, and stick vs upright. They both use the duo clean power fins dual brush roller. Is there any way you could compare the ICZ362H in this video, to the cordless stick version of the vertex pro cordless, IZ662H? Thanks for the videos, and maybe next time we could see some real life scenarios of customer service support and their resolution to problems with a product purchased within the first year. Sounds like a lot but it would be probably more helpful than just seeing which one sucks the most(pun intended lol)
I forgot to mention the 3 points of failure on mine, so here they are. The locking "joint" I guess you'd call it, that keeps the roller head from moving/bending when lifting the vacuum is broke. Any time you pick the vacuum up the head just dangles. One of the wheels has stopped staying in with the supplied bolt. It just falls out when you turn the vacuum in the direction opposite of the wheel. It's the left wheel on mine so any time I turn it right, the wheel just falls out. The last point of failure is the "main unit" part with the filters and battery. Normally you have the press the "lift away" button to pull the unit away from the wand and head, but the release latch at the bottom is stuck in the lift away button so any time you lift it, it just pulls away from the unit. Not sure if I described it very well since I don't know all of the correct terminology. It still "works" but it's not a good time at all. You have to hold the vacuum with two hands and twist it to keep the roller head evenly on the floor. Otherwise is leans to the left where the wheel is missing and the right side just sits up in the air not sucking anything up.
Is the hose better? Meaning my shark Apex falls over if you stretch it 2 to 3 feet. I always have to prop it against something so it doesn't crash on the floor.
We bought this after watching your review. It’s an amazing cordless vacuum. Wasn’t happy with our cordless Dyson. The Shark Vertex is probably the best vacuum I’ve used for hard surface floors.
Curious about your recommendation on this vacuum vs the Shark Cordless Vertex Pro? I'm planning to buy one of them but Shark doesn't have much info on the site for me to compare the two models.
Shark Vertex PRO at Amazon: geni.us/fv6S7Z
Congratulations to the Shark Vertex Pro for landing a Top Picks spot in our Top Three Best Vacuums for Hardwoods competition! ua-cam.com/video/wQ1s_p8C_fQ/v-deo.html
So would you prefer this or the Lupe?
Have you done a review on the Shark ZU632? I haven't seen it & was wondering if I just overlooked it. Thanks & love your channel!
@@alanhonlunli this is better than Lupe. Lupe Fiasco had a one hit wonder album and that’s it. Shark is better.
Suprised your favorite vacuum is not a Kirby. Nothing comes close to it
Could you please do this vs Dyson V15 vs Lupe?
Just came here to say that I purchased this vacuum about 5 months ago after watching so many of your reviews and I’m still absolutely loving it! I think I’ve recommended it to a dozen people!
So glad you are happy with it!
@@VacuumWars I have the Shark Vertex Pro too and it’s a really great vacuum. Only problem is the battery runtime is way too short.
Just purchased mine based off of this and his other reviews. Just installed vinyl plank flooring in my whole house and need a cordless srltick-style vac. Can't wait for it to arrive.
@@christopherhurst6111 you won’t be disappointed. Only problem is like every cordless vac 60 minutes on low only. High will be 20 minutes. The Stratos cordless came out last year and is better. I have both and it does its job as advertised. Better than Dyson V15.
It seems impossible to buy extra batteries too. @@TheHailstorm77
Just purchased based on recommendation. It's fantastic! Strong, versatile and truly a remarkable filter. Husband has severe allergies and he has no problems with this Shark. Keep up the great reviews and videos!
I bought this one and MAN it has changed the game for my living space. Cleaning is so much better. 100% worth the cost!!!! I've never spent this much on a vacuum, but I'm glad I did.
One thing I do with this vacuum is put it in "mini-mode" for stairs. Remove the shaft and attach the handle directly to the floor head while in lift away mode. Works so well!
Yes! Thank you for this, this is what I was trying to find out, whether the handle could be attached directly to the head unit when doing stairs.
Great design in that way. Why don't more vacuums offer this?
I lost the charger for my P50 a while back, I recently ordered a new charger and I'm amazed all over again at how awesome it is!! Such an amazing vacuum, and I normally loathe battery powered tools.
This vacuum is incredible for being cordless. I bought this one about 6 months ago, and have been really satisfied with it. Wish the led lights worked when the handle is disconnected....but that's a minor issue. Also, don't trust the battery % reading after using it on high power carpet mode. I have used it that way, battery shows 30%....turn it off and then back on 5 minutes later and it's showing 90%. Also, on medium power it makes a very high pitched ear piercing sound which can be annoying.
I have a long haired German Shepherd, and a 2k square foot ranch home with 70% hardwood floors. It will clean all of my floors on one charge, and is a life saver for dog hair.
It would be interesting to see comparison Shark Vertex Pro vs Lupe
Yes!
Agree!
Can you do a comparison already! Lol. I need to know which is better
Great idea! Would love to see! 😄
My thoughts exactly. I'm watching the prices on both.
Air cooled battery is such an overlooked feature.
This vacuum has it and it will give the battery a longer lifespan.
Batteries that are charged while warm (which they often are after a vacuuming session) are worn more than if you let them sit and cool for a bit before charging them, but you don’t need to add that extra step of administration to your life, cause of the aircooled feature!❤❤❤❤
The air coming from the motor will warm up meaning it’s just blowing warm air back on the battery
Long time viewer, first time taking a recommendation to buy. We have 100 percent hard floors and really detest sweeping. It’s been less than a day but preliminary results are really astounding. We’re picking up things my old Dyson V7 left behind and the machine is much more ergonomic than anything Dyson is making at half the cost of their flagship. This design must be evergreen. Easily the best cordless vac I’ve used, having handled half a dozen of them or so.
That is great to hear! Thanks!
Did you lose any suction power when you used the attachment tool?
Thought I'd drop a comment here after a year of using mine.
Pros:
- It's Really quiet!
- Light weight and easy to use. Stair cleaning with this is super pleasant.
- The battery life. I can go a week at a time without having to pop the battery on charge! (Only takes me about 5-10 mins to clean the house and a 4-day schedule)
- Removable and replaceable battery!
- Screen is clear and readable
- The ergonomics of the handle are really good, super comfy to hold
Cons:
- No onboard tool storage! Why is this not a thing?!
- The bin. It's small, the cone mesh get stuff tangled around it and hair like to wrap itself around the central pillar in the bin meaning you have to get in there with your hands.
- The filters are a nightmare to remove
- Filters the foam filter clogs almost immediately (after about a week) and there is nothing I can do about that. My testing showed that even after using a Dyson Cinetic Big Ball Animal, for a week, the little shark filters will still clog up after around a week (my house isn't all the dusty)
- The floorhead cannot be fully disassembled to facilitate cleaning (just the soleplate and front roller can be removed)
- The main pod of the vacuum can be a pain to quickly put back on the machine. This has caused me to drop the machine on numerous occasions.
- Will not let you change a setting on the handle until the little start up animation has played, this is a problem as the machine starts in the last set brush mode and default suction mode
I have gone back to using my Dyson Light Ball (UP22) as the main cleaner in my house. The Shark Cordless is now used for my hard floors and if someone has spilled some crumbs on the sofa or the floor.
All in all while there are quite a few negatives I would still recommend to people looking for an affordable cordless vacuum with stunning hard floor performance!
Our P50 was and is still our favorite all purpose vacuum we’ve ever used. I’ll have to try one of these new ones to replace our old p50 that has 200,000 miles on it
Looks almost identical to the P50 which I had. I found having all the weight at the base made it feel less nimble than a stick vacuum. The weight in the handle doesn't bother me, but we are all different. With carpet, the fluffy roller doesn't seem that important but having moved to the desert to a house with all hard floors, it's looking much better. The robots don't seem to get up all the fine grit that inevitably finds its way inside.
Because it is just with a newer head design with a self cleaning roller and new controls but I don’t know why they got rid of the brush roll indicator
I feel like complaining about the weight of a stick vacuum is something vacuum reviewers feel they have to do. Nobody I know is bothered by it, and I can't see why you would be unless you were particularly weak or arthritic or something. Totally agree a stick-style feels more nimble - the weight is closer to where you're moving from and there's less inertia to worry about.
Presenting this style as a positive seems mad to me - it's comparatively massive and heavy, yet Shark's handle design is so bulky it's barely any smaller than using a stick-style base unit. Not to mention you need to use two hands to do any above-floor cleaning - one to hold the handle, one to hold the vacuum.
Based on this review I recently bought this Shark model ICZ362H and have used it for a week now. I bought it to replace a new Tineco Pure One S11 I had recently purchased but was not happy with. The suction on the Tineco was mediocre at best and my Golden Retriever hair was constantly getting tangled in the brush head and the dust cup. I have to say I am really impressed with the Shark. No tangled pet hair in the roller and suction is much better than the Tineco Pure One 11. The Shark is definitely heavier to push around but it is very maneuverable and not overly heavy in the hand. I couldn't believe how much dirt and dog hair this Shark picked up right after vacuuming the carpet with the Tineco. This has 3 speed options and a hard floor and carpet option. I got 37 minutes of constant battery life while vacuuming carpets on the medium setting which is awesome. I was a little worried about the convenience factor of the motor and canister being closer to the ground but it is very simple to detach and reattach when you need to, which is only when you want to go further under couches or beds or when using to do stairs or using it as a portable vacuum. All in all this is a great vacuum. Thanks for the review that led me to it.
I bought one of these vacuums based on this video, and wow, I am impressed. I know I'm getting old because I'm geeking over a vacuum, but this thing is awesome! Thanks for the great reviews.
Great to hear! Thanks!
I really wish they would offer an option to run this as corded or cordless depending on your needs. With a removable battery, they are already almost there!
It has a removable battery already
@@matthewfraser1055 that is why I said:
"With a removable battery, they are already almost there!"
Instead of saying:
If they were to add a removable, they would almost be there.
@@RichardBronosky whoops my mistake thanks for clarifying
Thank you Vacuum Wars… last year I purchased this vacuum after watching many of your reviews… I absolutely love this vacuum! This year I purchased another just so it will be on both sides of the house and handy! I also want to say that your very thorough review helped me put into words why I absolutely hated to use the Dyson stick (heavy for hand) and rollerball (dragging it/plug searches) not to mention my long hair is healthy and strong 💪 😂 and a nightmare to cut off them! Thank you so much for all your hard work and excellent videos!
Wow thank you!
I just got mine today after watching this review and so far I'm really liking it. Being able to vacuum completely under a bed is pure magic coming from a Dyson Ball. One subtle thing I haven't seen mentioned is that in a couple ways it's a little awkward for lefties. If you're holding the handle in your left hand and try to lift the pod away with your right, there doesn't seem to be a way to do this without ending up with the hose on the wrong side of the tube - you have to swap hands. Also, when holding the pod in your right hand, having the hose attach to the pod on the right (far) side of the pod is a little awkward. Nothing major really but worth noting.
Thank you for sharing your experience here.
Should I choose this or Lupe? I don't care about price, just want overall best. Thank you !
Do you prefer this one to the Lupe Pure Cordless Vacuum? Im stuck between these 2.
Thanks to your reviews I’m buying one of these next month. I live in an old building with pretty substantial gaps between the wood planks of my floor so I needed a vac that could handle that. Your suggestion about the dual rollers was key
Glad I could help!
Thanks to you I've bought one of these week ago. It was best buy ever! Thank you!
So glad you are happy with it!!!
I’m so happy! I bought the shark p50 2 years ago and it’s the best vacuum I’ve ever owned. I’m so glad I found your channel I watched dozens of videos before deciding what to get. I was really bummed when they discontinued the p50 because it looked like they were moving away from the design when I agree with you it is so much more versatile and far superior to other cordless vacuums. The battery life on my p50 is awesome and it deep cleans our carpets better than my parents traditional vacuum and it dusts the floors so well! Now I can rest easy if my p50 ever dies I will be sure to pick up this new version!
It's great to hear you are happy with that P50!
Hi. I have one too (in the Uk has a different name). Have you experienced same bad smell coming out of the hoover in these 2 years? Even if you wash the filter regularly? Thanks.
@@Aetius90 no actually I haven’t been having any bad smells. That sounds like there could be a leak in the Hepa filtration system. I would contact support
Just bought this on your recommendation, thanks!
I hope you enjoy it!
Same just bought this one for 400€ instead of 700€ for the dyson v15
@@VacuumWars just bought this on your recommendation. But please make sure you do reveal that it doesn’t detangle all hairs. Hairs still get caught just like the new Shark AI robot. It’s still good but you have to take out the hairs that get stuck on the small wheels. That was left out. It also has a hard time vacuuming the base boards and edges because the vaccum design rollers can’t pick up edges.
You won't be disappointed. Every vacuum has a little maintenance but the pros of this vacuum are amazing!
@@VacuumWars VacuumWars can you maybe review the Nannyvac robot vacuum cleaner range, because I don’t know what to buy and there are new Nannyvac robot vacuum cleaners coming out in 2022. So can you please make review videos about the Nannyvac range!!!
Would enjoy a head2head shootout with the v15! How does the led headlight compete with the laser fluffy roller? Which would you buy? Is the battery replaceable? I just bought the v15 but I’m wondering if I made the right decision. The weight, lack of a hose, and the fact that it doesn’t stand on its own are annoying. As I’m vacuuming around chairs it’s also more work to switch between the fluffy head to a brush attachment so I can get fur&dust trapped around chair pads. I have to carefully lay the whole wand down, switch attachments, then pick it back up and re-stow the attachment in the accessory clip when I’m done. Getting my aerobics in for sure!
I had a the corded vertex and noticed the new v15 fluffy roller doesn’t really get edges as well. Wondering if I need to change the head, I do like the green laser but both the LED on the vertex and laser were fine. Only think is shark sometimes doesn’t last long so in my opinion they both have their pros and cons
I think the laser is a game changer. I just wish it had some of the other features of the shark.
@@WillLeingang I miss the duo roll personally for my hard floors but I don’t miss lugging around the corded vertex and the short hose/carrying the dust bin
I purchased the oversize and realized I should just get the v15 because of the fluffy head. I ended up getting the shark and will just keep it. I have hard floors and some small rugs. Two long hair dogs and three cats. So far the shark does an amazing job. Only tangle was from toy fluff. Most of the features of the V15 only matter if you have carpet. I actually just use the shark in it's low setting and have yet to find anything it does not pick up.
I know this is a two year old video, commenting because it seems that this vacuum is now discontinued?
I own 4, we use them for a bed and breakfast and here are my thoughts should someone from shark read this:
1. I like this so much more than their folding stick model, I hope they do continue to develop this style.
2. The accessories are fine but where do you store them? Clips on the vacuum or some way to attach would be nice so the accessory is available when you need it.
3. The display is not ideal (as with their other vacuums too). A delayed start is fine but I find myself waiting 3 seconds before I can change the settings. Manual toggles would be much nicer so I don’t need to wait to see if I pressed the button too early or hard enough… keep display simple.
3, with any vacuum it would be nice if someone built a crevice too into the vacuum… something retractable that narrows as it detracts?
Just my two cents… I am using vacuum me all the time and never find the time to comment.
Please do a comparison video with this, the Lupe, and maybe the tineco.
one of the best reviews i've seen on this. Honest, succinct and short! thanks
Thank you!
I'm glad I kept researching long enough to come across this review. I was about to settle on a cordless stick vacuum but the problems you have with that formfactor really resonated with me. I've got a Shark NV5xx that's been an excellent upright but is showing its age and I am looking for a cordless to supplement it. I may still go back around to the cordless stick form but this video really gave me pause.
I just bought one of these and dang, it's super loud with those power fins.
I sure wish Shark would update this vacuum or that some other company would come up with a good, reasonably priced up-to-date cordless upright.
Vacuum Wars! Can you please add some more info to this review in regards to specific comparisons against the plug in version? Especially the crevice test. Thanks!
I have a house with 50/50 hardwood/carpet and want to get this or the plug in version and having a hard time deciding!
I came here to ask this very question. My old vacuum died yesterday and I can't decide between the shark ICZ362H or the az2002.
I have the Same question.
It seems like Shark wanted to end this product quickly? Parts are apparently hard to find? Wasn't on the market very long? Are you aware of any comparable vacuums or have they all gone stick now?
Wow! I just bought the Corded Shark Lift Away!! If I've known this one was coming up, I've would of certainly considered buying it!! What a great vacuum cleaner!! Thank you for the review. It's great. ❤️
Thank you!
Would you do a video about the best vacuum cleaners of all styles for above-floor cleaning? Easiest to use, hose reach, attachments included and available for extra purchase. Best if you have only one vacuum and also beat for people with two vacuums. Some ideas...
I would love this! I would particularly love a video of best vacuums for stairs.
Love my Shark vacuums including the Shark AI 2001 LiDAR robot. I returned my Roomba i3 evo which kept hitting my lounge chairs and I noticed some knicks in my furniture… returned it and got the shark. WOW. Amazing little unit, love my upright vacuum as well… been going 5+ years and runs as if it were brand new!
One thing that I find important that I don't see in these reviews is how well it cleans to the edge. The brushes look to be a good inch or more from the edge. That's a lot. Dyson has inlets on the side to get edges, I don't see those here.
I bought this vacuum solely on this video (I mean a watched and read a ton but this is the one that sold me) I've had it over a month and I stand by everything you say in it. My daughter and I have long (elbow length hair) and we have a heavy shedding dog. I usually have to cut hair from the vacuum often but have not had to with this. There was a minor clog once when it picked up the hair my old vacuum left behind but I was able to detangle it by hand and didn't need to cut. After that initial carpet clean no issues.
The cons? I find the power isn't what I'd like it to be when using rhe hose and not the power head. It's OK but not as much as I hoped you really gotta Amp it up. The other? Your video shows the dusting want for the top of a fan and that is about one of the only situations I can find a use for it. The suction holes are recessed in such a way that it renders it useless for dusting photos, small ledges, above door frames etc. This is a real miss to me.
We have a puppy now too and I. Beyond amazed how well its doing picking up fluff n stuff from his destroyed toys and bits of cardboard and paper that he has shredded. Hair is one thing but giant clumps of fluff n stuff? That's next level amazing. Thank you for all you do. I appreciate the time and energy you put into these videos 💕
Thank you so much. I'm glad you are happy with it!
Been looking at vacuums for a couple months now and didn't find the perfect unit to do everything I want well at a reasonable price point. Looked at Lupe, S65D, Lindhaus valzer digital pro, Dyson V15, Onepwr hepa+. Saw this review go up yesterday and after quickly re-comparing, ordered this from bestbuy for $400. It's a great price to performance, no need to change heads due to changing floor type, lifts away for handheld stair cleaning, anti hair wrap design which is huge for me as that's what I end up performing maintenance on the most, and has quality HEPA filtration for clean exhaust which should be a standard feature in this day and age. I have mostly low pile carpet floors and stairs and am replacing an anemic Linx platinum cordless stick vac that's 10 years old now. I am super excited, thanks Vacuum Wars for such an early review as there is basically only 2 other videos on this right now.
You are welcome! I hope you are happy with it.
Ordered one after your review. Thanks
I hope you enjoy it!
I was in between the dyson v15 and this one since I saw your last video of top cordless vacuums! But now convinced and thankful for this video. Going to get my shark vertex pro
I hope you are happy with it!
Same I went with this one because it was cheaper I hope I don’t regret it . Looks like a product that was designed perfectly
@@LacayoDe did you wish you bought the dyson?
Did you like it? I'm torn between the same two vacuums
@@RigorMortisCorpus I am very very very happy with the shark is the perfect vaccum … just make sure you clean it inside once a month. The best thing is that mine came with 2 batteries so I can charge one while I use the other one
I love this shark. I purchased the vertex upright and I love it as well. Also I purchased the vertex canister as well. I have to say I really like both upright models. I wish they would have made the power head on the canister larger . The vertex pro cordless gave me a total run Tim of 45 mins with still enough battery life left. I got that by using the default method to vacuum all the carpets and the went over them on high power for the deep down dirt . I still 40percent battery for cleaning with the pod and tools .
Thanks to your videos my family and I invested in this vacuum :) I am blown away by its power and efficiency! Thank you for being so informative. I felt confident in the money I was spending and it’s been worth it so far! Happy new year 🥳
The wheels break. Shark no longer sells replacement parts. Any issues with the parts, other than the motor, and you cannot make a warranty claim as all parts outside of the main vacuum body are considered replaceable.
No!!! I was just going to purchase the Lupe, now I’m undecided..thanks for the awesome review that has thrown me into a tailspin. Lol
I was also torn. I ended up getting this one. It feels a bit heavier than I expected, but it definitely does well. My husband and I both have long hair and we also have two long haired cats. Half hardwood half carpet.
oh no! I can see being quite happy with either one. good luck!
@@VacuumWars if you had to purchase one today, would it be this one or the Lupe?
@@aannadunn the vertex, i disliked the lupe and gave it to my mom, couldnt get under furniture and head doesnt stay stuck to the floor(likes to pop wheelies)
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I bought this recently, not a huge shark fan, but this machine is so much fun to use!
Would you recommend this or the Lupe? Both in terms of best overall and best value
Good question, please respond
this one all day, its not even close, ive owned the lupe and now this one and while the lupe couldnt get underneath any furniture because of the weird head design, this one does great, also the lupe had problems staying level on the floor, i ended up giving it to my mom for her vacation house, basically wasted 700 dollars. also the vertex pro has more suction 115 in. lift to the lupes 80
@@mainsource8030 wow! thanks for the review. Do you own a dyson v15 by chance? if so, do you like it?
@@curtweigel8460 yes , i love it, just wish it had headlights on the regular head
@@mainsource8030 okay! Thanks! You must be a vacuum enthusiast :)
I have this vaccum based on his review and it is an amazing vaccum! It does a really great job in picking up stuff. My only problem is the battery life is too short and if i was to buy a second battery it costs $70!
I have two Australian shepherds that both shed like crazy and this vacuum did NOT got stuck once! The previous vacuum I had was the shark rocket pet pro and after a week or so I couldn’t use it anymore bc the hair would constantly get suck around the roller and then not do it’s job but this one is the exact opposite, I definitely recommend this vacuum!!!!
I have this exact model. I love it. One big con I gave is that the bin empty system is not hand free. The stem in the middle of the bin would cause hair and carpet fibers to wrap around it. You can't just eject the bin and empty it into the trash can. I have to use my fingers to pull the tangle out and toss it.
Thanks for sharing that. I have the same issue with my Bissell vacuum, which is bulky, not cordless and a bit of a pain to use. I always have to use disposable gloves when emptying the canister. I'm considering this Shark based on his review, though. I'm wondering, how long does the battery last? How long does it take to charge? Thx!
Deal breaker!
how's it compare to the Lupe?
Yeah I'm curious as well...
Same
Me too
If you look at the chart in the video for "Suction High Power @ Hose" this Shark is in first place at 115" and the Lupe was in last place (on the chart) at 82", for what that's worth.
@@williamjordan7177 That's a bit irrelevant. Usable suction is more important than that.
There is also supposed to be a powered pet brush that attaches to it but shark has yet to release that here in America
Your review encouraged me to get this vacuum and I'm loving it! One thing is haunting me though....according to the manual, there is somehow a 3rd way to charge the battery, yet I only see two ways? Any chance you know the 3rd way?
Thank you! I was leaning towards a dyson but this one seems like it’s suit our house more. Especially considering the fluffy pet for hardwood floors.
Hello, I am looking for your advise. We are looking to get a new vacuum, until now we had cleaners come bi-weekly and maintained with a Dyson V6 but are loosing the cleaners at the end of this week. Our three level 1500sq ft townhouse is mostly hardwood with few area rugs, 2 sets of carpeted stairwells and tiled bathrooms. We also have a golden retriever that sheds quite a lot, drags sand/dirt into the house and his dog food seems to always be on the kitchen floor, which the Dyson V6 can pick up. We are limited for storage space, currently our Dyson V6 is mounted in a pantry, so this will be our only vacuum. Price will play into the decision but if we are getting a quality build product that will last us a long time, we don't mind paying more. My wife likes the ease of a cordless vacuum but we would also be ok with a canister vacuum either way it must be bag-less. With all this said I feel I am torn between buying this Shark Vertex Pro Powered Lift-Away Cordless or the Dyson V15. For a canister I do like the Miele CX1 Blizzard cat and dog but feel it is limited with it's head. What vacuum would you recommend for my situation?
Also would you be willing to do a comparison video for the Shark Vertex Pro Powered Lift-Away Cordless vs the Dyson V15? (Similar to your V10 vs P50)
I'd love to see a video on the best portable commercial vacuums under $600 or $700. A few options are: Karcher industrial Tact T series. Tornado taskforce series. Ridgid motor on bottom (1650RV) Numatic. Nilfisk Alto
Hey man love your reviews. Thanks so much for taking the time to make them. One thing I'm curious about though when it comes to vacuums is Db levels. Do you think you could start adding them in future reviews?
If You could pick only one between Dyson v15 and this shark. Witch one will be your best?
Do you happen to know if the p50 batteries will also work in this vacuum?
Not sure about this model, but the biggest problem we've had with the similar P50 is the powered head breaking. Once it was the wire going from the main body to the head (right at the pivot point). A couple hours and lots of little proprietary screws, and I got that fixed. Then the plastic housing around the soft brush broke, making it unfixable. Found another head, since it was cheaper than new vacuum, and after 5 months it's breaking around the soft roller again. I will say, we have our kids helping with vacuuming, so they aren't very gentle when slamming the head up against the cabinet bases on the kitchen floor (nor is my wife, honestly, she just wants to get it done), so we're pretty tough on the little vacuum, but I wish they weren't surrounded by fragile, clear plastic up front.
It does pick up a ton of stuff on the hardwood, though, so...we'll probably keep fixing the Shark for since it's still cheaper than a new model or a Dyson.
I love that! Thank you!
I’ve used the P50 for 3 years now and she is getting worn out. I can’t believe I didn’t find this one earlier! I’m excited to order one
Glad I could help!
If you had to choose this over the Lupe?
I bought a shark vertex due to your reviews and holy crap am I impressed! Extremely good vacuum!
I'm glad you are happy with it!
wish it had more airflow.
suction is good, but great suction AND airflow is the best when it comes to performance
hey there, i remember years ago walking into the vacuum store on the street and loving the regina electrik sticks, wish they still made those vintage looking vacuums i hate the plastic and i make plastic things :D
Just found your channel and it has been so useful in making my vacuum purchasing decision! After watching this video I am going to purchase this vacuum as opposed to the dyson one I had been looking at. Thank you!!
I hope you enjoy it! Thank you!
Thank you so much for this! It was really helpful and I ended up buying this vacuum and I LOOOOVE it.
Glad I could help!
I just wish they put LED on the handheld attachment like I have with my Apex corded.
JUST got this one delivered. I have the Ion P50 AND the Dyson V10 Absolute, and my Vertex Pro BLOWS them both away. I did notice the fin roller is LOUD on carpeting, but it’s WELL worth it!!!
Hey this is a long shot. But do you still happen to have your P50 and Vertex Pro? I was looking at buying just the new floor nozzle to upgrade my P50 to the new brushroll design. And was wondering if the part would be compatible with my older vacuum.
i brought the shark ICZ160UK and it works amazing until it stopped and kept overheating and Shark shipped me over a IC300uk pod/suction motor which works better as ever and the best thing about these sharks is that all if not most parts seem to be interchangeable.
I bought this based on this review. A couple things to note are: Battery powered units are much smaller than a corded model. They are basically good for 900sq feet or less. There is no place on the unit to store the attachments. The battery has to be removed to charge. This vacuum has an unpleasant noise when it runs and the wheels are also noisy on tile. I would not have bought this had I known all of that.
See I love that the battery can be removed to charge it! Some can’t and you have to place the vacuum in a cradle or have the whole unit near a plus. I can sit this vacuum out of the way and just put that batter on the charger. This also allows for the purchase of a 2nd battery. I have a 3200 sq ft home and other then the cup being way too small, I really like it so far.
@@kristyhuber7835 on the IC160UKT, there is a small socket on the back to charge with the battery still in the vacuum, is this the case with the newer ones ? can anyone confirm if they dropped this feature or not ?
@@brittonblitz got that model and that particular feature is not on this model but I agree with Christie I like the fact of being able to take the battery and just placing it into the charger and having it out of the way now what I like to do is let the battery completely cool down because where it's located it gets warm from the exhausted air so I like to have it cool before I put it in the Cradle so I can start charging it.i think by letting the battery cool down helps with charging, by far this is my favorite cordless upright that I have ever used and I've had two from Shark previously. I will say this I wish it did have a place to store the attachment that would be great. but other than that I'm very pleased with it. Now what I do is I use the default mode and I go over the entire carpets with that first to pick up any of the larger debris and lite dirt and dust that may be area that is not walked on a lot and then I switch it over to Max mode for that deep down cleaning of the high-traffic areas. And I still have literally 40 to 30% battery life which allows me to take the pod off to clean Furniture stairs mattresses blinds whatever I need to with just the hose and the pod. Like I said this by far is my favorite cordless upright. And I also have the vertex upright corded unit and the canister and by far I have to say I like both of my uprights. I wish the canister had a larger powerhead.but it not bad .
Travis I have this particular unit and I have not experienced any weird sounds coming from the power head I will agree with you I wish you did have a place to store the attachments either on the wand or maybe on the side of the unit someplace.. and as far as only being able to clean 900 square feet that is not true what I do is first of all I used the default setting and I go over the whole entire carpet with that default setting to pick up the larger. Breathe dust and light dirt that might be in the area so don't get walked on a lot then I switch it over to Max mode and I do a thorough deep cleaning of the high-traffic areas and then that will usually leave me with a 30 to 40% battery life still on the unit which allows me to take the pod off and the hose to do my attachment work. Then when I do is I take the battery and I let the battery set and cooldown can you know where it's located it has a tendency of being warm from the exhausted are so I like to let it cool down completely before putting it on the charger I feel that this help the charging process cuz it's not trying to overcharge warm batteries. But as far as the noise from the power head once again I have not experienced that
@@ThePrime206 did you just copy and pasted your comment to reply to two people 🤯🤣
Once you go lift-away, you'll never go back. I absolutely love this vacuum and would have bought the corded version but I hate cords. This is so convenient in every possible way for all the reasons mentioned in the video. I owned two stick vacuums and the weight at the top plus the number of times they tipped over and cracked... never again. The only problem I found with this unit is that you have to be very careful to push the handle in all the way until it fully clicks. You might accidentally un-seat it without realizing it and carry it upstairs and it may break away. I have picked it up by the handle and the main unit dropped a couple of feet at least twice. Thankfully it survived.
How does it charge? By cord? Detachable battery and charger?
@@aaronwilson8698 Detachabe battery. Very easy to remove.
@@aaronwilson8698 you can also pull the plug out of the battery Dock and just charge the vacuum with the plug right in the back
I thought they had removed that option for some reason so you are now forced to remove the battery to charge.
@@kabukidreamboy I was unaware. But you know what you get when you assume haha. I found the former version through vacuum Wars in the past and was shopping around when they discontinued it and I couldn't find it anymore. I did not realize they changed the chassis design to remove the charge port and didn't notice that the reviews didn't mention a charge port, I guess again I assumed they just used the charge base because it's given in the package
Thanks! Filter is washable or needs to be replaced ?
Washable
Love ur reviews.
Thank you!
They listened to your suggestion, Vacuumwars! Can you please ask Shark to make this vaccum cordless BUT also has the versatility of being corded too? Why is it just one or the other, as opposed to both? Battery life is such a big factor. It would be nice if sometimes you can also just plug it in while using… (like a cellphone I guess). Do they have such thing? Any recommendations? Please and thank you!
I don't have any recommendations like that, but that is a neat idea!
I have the shark vertex vacuum, IZ462 fine but a few complaints:
1. no grab bar like previous shark ion I owned
2. to use high power need to keep mechanism pulled back: not good for arthritic hands
3. noisier than previous vacuum
f4. wish lithium ion removable battery same as previous models-i have 2 now I must discard...
I am currently deciding between this Vertex Pro and the Rotator lift away that you can attach to the head for under furniture. There's a big price difference. Is the price difference mostly the duo clean and cordless?
Have you seen our review of that Rotator? ua-cam.com/video/lhYh4ZWYwWs/v-deo.html We can't say conclusively what makes for a price difference, but there are some great qualities for both.
I really love this channel and all these reviews are great, but it really makes my head spin trying to decide which model to get. I had it down to the Shark Vertex Duoclean AZ2002, the Apex Zero M AZ1002, the Navigator Speed ZU561, but now this review has me thinking about this model. Decisions, decisions.
I had the older ionFlex DuoClean and this new one is insanely loud to the point I’ve used it less than a dozen times since I got it in December.
Can the battery be swapped out or are you stuck with the battery it comes with?
Swappable. Sold on Shark website.
I would love to see a direct head to head comparison of this vs the Ion P50. I was obsessed with the ion P50 for a while but could never justify the price. when they discontinued it, I was able to get one at my local costco for around $150. jumped on that deal! it works perfectly for my needs as I just use it on my main floor of my house with mostly hardwood floors and the occasional area rug. as for this newer version; airflow at the head on max power is 30 in the video, but the predecessor, ion P50 was 36. seems like a step down although it does seem to have longer battery life. 3 power settings sound nice, but I'm fine with the 3 lights on the battery instead of the screen. the real plus over the ion P50 here is the zero-m/anti hair wrap tech. Is the power head reverse compatible? would love to swap in the power head if it is!
the suction is greatly improved with almost 120 inches of lift on high, 50 on med and 40 on low(water lift), cfm is hard to measure with the contraption VW uses and it is probably very close
It also is supposed to agitate the carpet better so it doesn't need quite as much suction to do a better job. I watched a couple of the reviews on UA-cam that explained it and it showed why it's better
They are NOT compatible. Shark went out of their way to make it NOT backwards compatible. The parts all connect, but do not work. This was intentional planned obsolescence by Shark and a really crappy move IMO.
@@socomon69 you're trying to say that shark deemed the 1 or 2 people in the world that would intentionally disassemble there p50, strip it down and add parts from the new one, that much of a problem that they would make them not compatible? Dude thats a bit far fetched, i doubt they did it on purpose
@@mainsource8030 it is the same damn vacuum other than the roller brush, so yes, that is exactly what I am saying. Feel free to write back when you have them both side by side.
I have the ion p50 and love it! This actually gets me excited.
I wonder if the older p50 batteries work with this new unit?
Serious question: how does this have more suction than a V15 (115”/112”) but with less airflow (58cfm/30cfm)?
Got it, love it. Have been using it for about 6 months now and one of the primary wheels is interfering and makes a clicking noise as the vacuum is pushed forward. (Like the kiddo's popping lawn mower). Wildly annoying, because I can't figure out what happened to cause the wheel to suddenly interfere or how to fix it!
does the vacuum have spaces to store the attachments on the machine?
Omg!!!! I have to get this vacuum!!! This was is my favorite vacuum!!! (The P50) so it having the self cleaning brush roll is awesome!!! That’s what I said this vacuum needed especially at my families house! They have a Saint Bernard and that hair is so bad and tangles so easily!!
I too have the P50 as I don't want to spend $700 to $900 on a Dyson. I really like mine but wish it had the self cleaning feature. I did wait until the price dropped to about $200 at Costco and ordered a second battery and few other attachments.
What is the "score" of this as it relates to your recent 2021 shootout? Thx
Yup this is now my favorite vacuum! I just got it and it reminds me of the old ion p50 but having the zero m technology is great!!
I have the older model, does this new one have the same battery? 🤞
@@kytoga I don’t think it’s the same sadly. They made the battery slightly different.
This v dyson v15 would be a good video
Would you say that is the best cordless for wool carpet??? Thanks
I agree with your opinion about stick vacuums - although I do own the Dyson Omni Glide and love it. That said, I bought the Shark Vertex Pro Lift-away because I like the idea of the Lift-Away. I like using my accessories at the end of a hose. To make this vacuum more useful, I bought a clip from Shark to attach accessories. UPDATE (after using for a few weeks): The battery is long lasting if you use this machine for upright vacuuming but if you use it a lot with accessories at the end of the hose, you will not be happy with the battery life.
Do you happen to have that link and that particular item number for that clip that would be fantastic
Would love to see a maintenance video on this one
Just ordered this from their website based on your review and I am a bit to excited for this 😆
Hope you enjoy it!
So I bought this vacuum back in February based on your recommendation from the two-three videos you've done on it. It's broken in 3 places since, in not even 6 months. Shark didn't want to honor the warranty and was trying to make me pay $110 to get a replacement after I had already spent $400+ on the vacuum. I was livid and disappointed in not only their product, but their customer service as well. Customer service should be, IMO, one of the biggest factors in which company you purchase from. Thankfully after some begging and pleading he said he could send me the unit for $20 shipping. I obliged and waited the 3-5 days. Now this whole time I'm talking about the model in this video, the ICZ362H. They didn't tell me at any time on the phone they didn't have any in stock, and they sent me out the stick version instead. This one is model IZ662H. They both appear to be almost identical in terms of features. The only difference I can find is the battery form factor, and stick vs upright. They both use the duo clean power fins dual brush roller. Is there any way you could compare the ICZ362H in this video, to the cordless stick version of the vertex pro cordless, IZ662H? Thanks for the videos, and maybe next time we could see some real life scenarios of customer service support and their resolution to problems with a product purchased within the first year. Sounds like a lot but it would be probably more helpful than just seeing which one sucks the most(pun intended lol)
I forgot to mention the 3 points of failure on mine, so here they are. The locking "joint" I guess you'd call it, that keeps the roller head from moving/bending when lifting the vacuum is broke. Any time you pick the vacuum up the head just dangles. One of the wheels has stopped staying in with the supplied bolt. It just falls out when you turn the vacuum in the direction opposite of the wheel. It's the left wheel on mine so any time I turn it right, the wheel just falls out. The last point of failure is the "main unit" part with the filters and battery. Normally you have the press the "lift away" button to pull the unit away from the wand and head, but the release latch at the bottom is stuck in the lift away button so any time you lift it, it just pulls away from the unit. Not sure if I described it very well since I don't know all of the correct terminology. It still "works" but it's not a good time at all. You have to hold the vacuum with two hands and twist it to keep the roller head evenly on the floor. Otherwise is leans to the left where the wheel is missing and the right side just sits up in the air not sucking anything up.
Is it better than the shark vertex powered lift away duo
Is the hose better? Meaning my shark Apex falls over if you stretch it 2 to 3 feet. I always have to prop it against something so it doesn't crash on the floor.
What would be the reason to pick this over the vertex upright corded?
We bought this after watching your review. It’s an amazing cordless vacuum. Wasn’t happy with our cordless Dyson. The Shark Vertex is probably the best vacuum I’ve used for hard surface floors.
Glad to hear you are happy with it!
If i don't care about pricing , this or the dyson v15?
Curious about your recommendation on this vacuum vs the Shark Cordless Vertex Pro? I'm planning to buy one of them but Shark doesn't have much info on the site for me to compare the two models.
Agreed. Just bought the normal cordless vertex pro and would love a comparison.