The Powered Lift-Away mode converts this into a convenient portable vacuum, but it’s not a small handheld vacuum like you’ll get with some cordless stick vacuums and it still requires two hands to use it. The Shark Anti Hair Wrap Cordless Upright Vacuum Cleaner with PowerFins, Powered Lift-Away & TruePet ICZ300UKT feels bigger than many other cordless stick vacuums. It’s constructed with the bulk of the vacuum near the bissell crosswave cordless floor nozzle rather than near the handle, which gives it the look and maneuverability of a standard upright vacuum. Shark is a manufacturer of homeware goods like irons and mops in addition to vacuums. Their vacuums come at a variety of price points, so you can find something available that fits your budget. The Rocket Pet Pro can, like the rest of the vacuums listed here, transition from hardwood to carpet seamlessly.
From tackling pet hair to cleaning your whole home, Dyson has a cordless vacuum for every need. Take our quick vacuum finder quiz to find the right one for you. This powerful motor and suction power up to 10000pa, can thoroughly clean any floor, carpet, curtains, furniture and even the ceiling, and can be used in the home and car. As we previously said, it comes with a range of useful attachments which differ slightly between the US and UK models. The UK model comes with a crevice tool, dusting brush, wide upholstery tool, and motorized pet tool.
And on board storage keeps all of the tools—a dusting brush, crevice tool and extension wand—in one place and close by when you need them. A good cordless vacuum cleaner should come with further attachments shark cordless like crevice tools for skirting and other tight corners; dusting brushes; and a docking and charging station. Just attach it to the handheld section and get rid of all those crumbs in no time at all.
The dust cup empties effortlessly with the touch of a button and the washable filter is reusable. Between uses, the vacuum rests on a charging dock, which — bonus — also provides storage space for the two attachments, so you can keep everything you need within easy reach. The Shark Rotator Lift-Away ADV is a great choice if you want a corded Shark vacuum.
And for stairs or overhead cleaning, the attachments can be used in this mode to make cleaning easy. Worth noting is that we didn’t notice a reduction in suction as the battery was running low, at least not as much as other brands. This is something very important that people often don’t consider with cordless vacuums; it’s not so much the time the battery lasts, but how long it lasts at full suction which is really important.
Clogged filters, tangled brush rollers, blocked passages, and dust containers or bags that are too full can all lead to decreased suction in a vacuum. The fact that it comes with two batteries is a particular advantage, as you get up to 120 minutes of run time . It also has an LED display that shows battery level and allows you to switch between suction level and floor type. I found it very easy to set up and use, although slightly more cumbersome than my top choice, the Dyson, as it weighs a reasonably hefty 4kg. It was loudest when used in Boost mode on carpet, with our decibel meter measuring 78db, which is the same sound as experienced when a washing machine is at the spin section of a cycle.
We’ve tested both a Dyson stick vacuum and this Dyson alternative, and while a Dyson vacuum is definitely powerful, this Shark “anti-allergen” vacuum doesn’t skimp on power either. This cordless upright vacuum offers much more versatility than your average upright. To translate that for everyone, it basically means that you get 40 minutes in low power mode, which is only really suitable for hard floors with little dirt on. The Shark cordless stick vacuum is Shark’s offering to the handheld-upright-hybrid of vacuum cleaner than so many people think of when they think cordless. Suction power can be hard to quantify because, although there is a way of measuring it, Shark doesn’t list the suction power of its vacuums.
Cordless models run on charges however, so you’ll have to keep an eye on battery life. Suction may also not be as strong with a cordless vacuum, since they’re on the lighter side and not always ideal for deep-cleaning. While cordless options are convenient for quick cleanup, the best vacuums for heavier jobs are the more powerful, corded models, like this Armor All Utility Shop Vacuum.
Samsung’s new cordlessBespoke Jet range comes with an auto-emptying dock. Other jet vacuums can pair with a suction bin, called theCleanStation, which we reviewed. You simply slot the vac into the station and it sucks the dust away and shark cordless stores it in a bag. It’s a good option for anyone who wants to go bagless without dealing with dust. TheHalo Capsule is also a bagged vacuum cleaner, and as a bonus, its dust pouches are environmentally friendly and can be composted.