Carpet-cleaning performance is our main focus because it separates the just-fine vacuums from the really good ones. Plenty of cordless vacuums work well on short rugs with debris like crumbs, grit, and most hair. The real test is how a vacuum performs on longer, denser rugs, since most models struggle to dig out clingy debris from these types of fibers. Cordless irobot vacuum cleaner vacuum cleaners, also known as stick vacuums, free you from the frustrating faff of cords. They’re lightweight, easy on the back and run on rechargeable batteries, meaning no more irksome plugging and unplugging as you move around the house. Weighing 1.4 pounds, the Shark WANDVAC Cordless Handheld Vacuum is the smallest member of the Shark vacuum family.
In addition to sucking up pet hair quickly, we also love this vacuum’s large dust bin because you won’t have to worry about emptying it mid-clean. When it is time to empty the dust bin, keep in mind that it’s a little tricky to pull apart. Our tester said that if she did not properly place the two pieces together, the vacuum lost suction power once restarted. She also had to pull some hair out of the dust cup from crevices that did not initially empty.
When comparing their stick vacuums to Dyson’s offerings, Shark vacuums feel better built and sturdier. However, they also tend to have a similar but slightly worse performance on carpet. Their upright vacuums usually perform better on all surface types than BISSELL vacuums.
No one vacuum is the perfect choice for every cleaning need, so we usually recommend keeping several styles in your cleaning arsenal, and a stick vac should certainly be part of the mix. The GH Cleaning Lab is constantly testing vacuums of all makes and models, and because there are new ones coming to market all the time, we continually update our reviews. Add this to the hundreds of hours we’ve spent testing uprights, canisters, robots and more, and it’s safe to say we know our vacuums. In deciding between the two Shark vacuums, I would make the choice mainly by your budget. The vacuums are both quite similar but the Vertex is a step up in suction power and its larger wheels make it easier to push on carpet.
This compact vacuum does a fantastic job dealing with pet hair and solid debris on flat, even surfaces like countertops, shelves, or hardwood and tile floors. It delivers a superb overall performance on both low and high-pile carpets and rugs. It feels well-built and has a simple design that incurs few recurring costs.