The Best Shark Vacuum Cleaners - Reviews and Comparisons
Shark is one of the most popular vacuum brands, not only in the US, but also in the world.
They produce a full line of vacuum cleaners, carpet washers, polishers, and other cleaning tools, appliances and accessories, for both commercial and home use.
Shark units are often on top of many 'the best' and comparisons lists with good reasons - good quality units at affordable prices.
A full up-to-date list of their products can be found on Shark Official Website (link opens in the new window).
What is the Best Shark Vacuum?
From time to time, we get questions like this one. Finding the best vacuum is not an easy task, because we are all different and we don't have the same needs and requirements.
When deciding which vacuum to buy, it is important to know where and who is going to use that vacuum, what type of surfaces and what type of dirt are going to be vacuumed, etc.
Also, it is important to know the type, size, and weight of the vacuum, suction strength, air filtration, dirt disposal, warranty conditions, price, etc.
Information like this dictate which vacuum is the best and which vacuum to buy - highly individual.
So, choose your best shark vacuum according to your personal needs and preferences. Also, feel free to check our What is the Best Shark Vacuum for Pet Hair for 2019? article.
Here is the list of our Shark vacuum cleaner reviews and recommendations, ordered according to the added date:
Shark VACMOP VM252 Pro Cordless Hard Floor Vacuum Mop
Shark VACMOP VM252 is a combination of a cordless vacuum cleaner and cordless hard floor mop, with both dry and wet/sticky messes being collected in the disposable mop pads. Published: August 5, 2020. |
Shark APEX AZ1002 DuoClean with Zero-M Powered Lift-Away Upright Vacuum
Thanks to strong suction, good air filtration, several cleaning attachments, three cleaning modes and other features, Shark APEX AZ1002 can be used for cleaning surfaces from the floor to the ceiling. Updated: June 30, 2020. |
Shark Rotator ZU782 Lift-Away DuoClean Pro XL Capacity Upright Vacuum Cleaner
Shark Rotator ZU782 comes with 'Self-Cleaning Brushroll', Lift-Away Pod, DuoClean motorized floor nozzle, XL Capacity dirt cup, Anti-Allergen Complete Seal Technology, multilayered air filtration system etc. in order to help the user clean practically all surfaces from the floor to the ceiling. Published: March 11, 2020. |
Shark ION X40 Ultra-Light (IR141) vs. Shark ION F80 MultiFLEX (IF281) Cordless Stick Vacuums
Their main features include strong suction, DuoClean main cleaner head, good air filtration, convertible design. Main difference between Shark ION X40 (IR141) and Shark ION F80 (IF281) are in the number of batteries, wand type, available attachments, and of course, the price. Updated: September 22, 2019. |
Shark Navigator ZU62 Zero-M Self-Cleaning Brushroll Pet Pro Upright Vacuum
Thanks to the long flexible hose, Shark ZU62 is able to clean both floors and elevated surfaces, including stairs, bookshelves, upholstery, furniture etc. Published: August 30, 2019. |
Shark DuoClean Powered Lift-Away Speed Upright Vacuums - NV800, NV801, NV803 Models
Updated: August 25, 2019. |
Shark APEX UpLight Lift-Away DuoClean with Self-Cleaning Brushroll Stick Vacuum - Model LZ601
Shark LZ601 APEX UpLight Lift-Away DuoClean is designed to be quickly and easily converted as required and can be used as classic lightweight stick/upright vacuum cleaner, for above the floor cleaning with the cleaning wand, for cleaning with the wand and extended cleaning hose and for cleaning with the Lift-Away pod with the cleaning hose. Published: August 19, 2019. |
Shark Rotator Powered Lift-Away Vacuums - NV751 vs. NV752 vs. NV753
Updated: August 14, 2019. |
Shark APEX DuoClean Powered Lift-Away Vacuums - Models AX912, AX950, AX951 and AX952
They combine several Shark's cleaning technologies and come with various cleaning attachments for thorough cleaning from the floor to the ceiling and are suitable as excellent main vacuums at homes and apartments. But, they are also far from being cheap units - since they come with 7-Year limited warranty and lifetime belts and filters, their price is more than acceptable. Updated: July 30, 2019. |
Shark Navigator Zero-M Lift-Away Speed Upright Vacuums - ZU560, ZU561 and ZU562 Models
Updated: July 17, 2019. |
Shark IONFlex DuoClean Cordless Ultra-Light Vacuums: Models IF200, IF201, IF202, IF205, IF251 and IF252
Updated: July 15, 2019. |
Shark ZS362 APEX DuoClean with Zero-M No Hair Wrap Stick Vacuum Cleaner
Shark ZS362 APEX DuoClean features several Shark's innovative cleaning technologies, allowing the Shark ZS362 to be used as the main vacuum cleaner in smaller and even medium size homes and apartments. In larger homes and apartments, it can be used as second vacuum cleaner for quick cleanups. Published: July 3, 2019. |
Shark ION P50 Powered Lift-Away Cordless Upright Vacuum - Model IC162
Power fade-free lithium ion battery stores enough energy for almost corded cleaning power, at least in the ION BOOST mode. Shark ION P50 (IC162) also features removable battery, allowing for much longer cleaning sessions with the minimum interruptions. Updated: June 23, 2019. |
Shark Mini Motorized Brushes - TruePet Motorized Brushes
Shark Mini Motorized Brushes are not maintenance-free cleaning attachments, but nonetheless, they are easy to use and maintain. Published: June 6, 2019. |
Shark S3973D Lift-Away Pro Steam Pocket Mop
Shark S3973D steam mop features detachable Lift-Away steam pod and set of cleaning tools designed for detail cleaning of surfaces found at home, like upholstery, wall tiles, even clothes using 3 feet accessory hose and the garment steamer. Published: May 28, 2019. |
Shark AX912 vs Shark QU922Q - APEX DuoClean Powered Lift-Away Speed Upright Vacuums Comparison
They feature DuoClean main cleaner head, excellent air filtration, three main cleaning modes, several very useful cleaning attachments etc. Published: April 9, 2019. |
Shark Navigator NV70 Professional Vacuum
Shark Navigator NV70 features large dirt cup, motorized brushroll, several cleaning attachments, washable air filters, HEPA air filtration and other features that make this vacuum one of the preferred heavy-duty vacuums for a long time. Updated: March 28, 2019. |
Shark ION W1 Cordless Handheld Vacuum - Model WV201
There are several models of Shark ION W1 cordless, handheld vacuum cleaners, differing practically only in available cleaning tools and attachments. Published: January 22, 2019. |
Shark Navigator Lift-Away Professional NV356E
Shark Navigator Lift-Away Professional with Dust-Away NV356E is being replaced with newer models, but due to its acceptable price and excellent features, it is still the preferred model of many users. After all, if it is not broken, don't fix it :) Updated: January 7, 2019. |
SharkFLEX DuoClean HV390, HV391 and HV392 Corded Ultra-Light Upright Vacuums
Updated: December 18, 2018. |
Shark Rocket HV380, HV381 and HV382 DuoClean Ultralight Upright Vacuums
Main difference between these models is in available cleaning attachments, color and of course, their price. Updated: December 12, 2018. |
Shark SK460 Professional Steam & Spray Mop
Also, it features both disposable and reusable steam mop pads, detachable power cord and onboard battery compartment for operation in cordless mode as a spray mop using Shark's hard floor cleansers. Published: November 29, 2018. |
Shark ION RV750 Robot Vacuum Cleaner
It can be controlled manually or via smartphone App, but it doesn't feature IR remote controller. But, after setting the WiFi, it can be monitored and controlled easily even by users who are not accustomed to such devices. Published: November 14, 2018. |
Shark Rocket ZS351 Zero-M Ultra-Light Corded Stick Vacuum
Published: October 17, 2018. |
Shark DuoClean NV771 Lift-Away Speed Upright Vacuum Cleaner
Also, Shark NV771 features duster crevice tool and pet multi-tool, for cleaning various surfaces commonly found at homes and apartments. Published: September 14, 2018. |
Shark S3501 Steam Pocket Mop
Published: May 15, 2018. |
Shark DuoClean Slim Upright Vacuums - NV200, NV201 and NV202 Models
Published: May 3, 2018. |
Shark ION Rocket Ultra-Light Vacuum IR101
Thanks to its lightweight design and lithium ion battery, it can be used as the main vacuum cleaner in smaller homes and apartments and as second vacuum cleaner in larger homes and apartments for in-between cleanups and in the emergencies. Published: February 27, 2018. |
Shark Rocket DeluxePro HV321, HV323 and TruePet HV322 Ultra-Light Upright Vacuums
Main difference between these three models is in the color and available attachments. Published: December 6, 2017. |
Shark Rocket HV301, HV302, and HV305 Ultra-Light Upright Vacuums
Published: December 5, 2017. |
Shark Rotator Freestyle Pro Cordless Upright Vacuum - Model SV1112
Published: October 11, 2017. |
Shark SV780 Cordless Pet Perfect II Hand Vac
Published: July 7, 2017. |
Shark Rechargeable Floor and Carpet Sweepers - Models V2930 (10") and V2950 (13")
Since they use motorized brush, they are much more efficient than manual carpet sweepers and can clean larger area in less time. Note: they are carpet sweepers, they are NOT vacuums! Published: June 16, 2017. |
Shark Rocket Corded Hand Vac (HV292)
Published: April 5, 2017. |