We are thrilled to say that this vacuum has performed well because we started using it in one of our homes over a two-month period. The self-emptying dock is a game changer and we’ve even managed to squeeze six weeks’ worth of debris before emptying the dock (Shark notes that it can hold up to 30 days worth of dust). While we’ve noticed that it has a tendency to pull pet hair behind it, requiring several passes on carpet, we really appreciate the speedy clean it offers and fast charging time. The Shark Vertex Pro combines the power and performance of a full-sized vacuum with the convenience of a cordless stick.
We’ve put these models through their paces testing everything from battery life, to ease of charging, and ergonomics. We’ve run them through the gauntlet of tasks, everything from spills on hard surfaces to crumbs embedded in deep carpets to separate the wheat from the chaff. With DuoClean PowerFins, you’ll get continuous contact with all surfaces, digging deep into carpets, directly engaging hard floors, and picking up more dirt in every pass.
You can also use many Shark vacuums as handhelds, which is nice if you need to clean hard-to-reach places. If you want an easily portable model, Shark sells some cordless vacuums. However, they tend to have a few maintenance needs, and some models can be a little more tricky to clean. We’ve tried and tested almost every vacuum cleaner on this list and used them to clean all surfaces including hardwood floors, linoleum and carpet. Many of the options that you’ll find on this list are seeing continued use, too, so we can vouch for their performance in the long-term. The ION F80’s DuoClean technology provides rigorous deep cleaning, which makes switching between hardwood and carpet seamless.
This model impressed us with its maneuverability and effective suction on all types of flooring. However, it was nimble and flexible when navigating our living room obstacle course. We noted in multiple settings that it’s incredibly effective at picking up debris and pet hair. You can set a schedule for this robot to run regularly in your home and it will automatically return to the base once the shark cordless cleaning session is complete. We were disappointed to learn that this robot only self-empties when in vacuum mode, so we did manually empty it after using it in mop mode (a favorite feature among our team). One of the main appeals of this vacuum is its Matrix Clean technology, which moves across floors in a grid pattern, effectively passing every spot multiple times so no debris is left behind.
To make it easy to choose the right vacuum for you, we’ve done the heavy lifting and tested a number of Shark’s cordless vacuums. We’ve selected our four favorite models — the Shark ION F80, ION P50, Navigator, and the Rocket Pet Pro — based on a number of key factors and features. Because of this vacuum’s initial quirks, we wanted to use it in one of our homes for a longer period of time to ensure that it was actually just a fluke start, rather than a long-term performance concern.
This model earned a perfect rating for its effectiveness and didn’t cause any debris to scatter in the process. In fact, it cleaned up every material in just a pass or two, regardless of flooring type. We found that the 1.4-quart dust bin empties easily, but given the vacuum’s powerful suction and long-lasting battery, we do wish it had more capacity.