The suction when just using it as a hand-held isn't great. When I'm trying to get the dust off the air intakes, or the bottom of the fridge, the suction just isn't there. I go over it, scrubbing, for too long before it seems to come off. LED DISPLAY: Real-time readouts to monitor battery, select suction levels, and engage Clean Sense IQ. The concept is simple: the Stratos’ wand has a hinge three-quarters of the way up that makes it easier to clean under furniture. If you bend it all the way, this Shark vacuum becomes half as tall, allowing for compact, freestanding storage. What we don’t like Competitors have more powerful suction Impressive Suction: Handles various types of debris and dirt effectively, even on different surfaces.

Life gets hectic, and the last thing you want to worry about is keeping your living or working space clean. Shark's IZ862H Stratos Cordless Vacuum is a game-changer, providing an effective and convenient solution to your cleaning woes. Shark also seems to have thought of everything when it comes to attachments. The vacuum comes with various tools designed for different surfaces and corners. Transitioning from one to the other is easy and intuitive, allowing you to customize your cleaning approach. The cordless feature adds another layer of convenience. There's something liberating about not having to swap outlets as you move from room to room. Plus, the battery life is surprisingly resilient, offering up to 50 minutes of cleaning time, sufficient for most cleaning sessions. One major reason to get a cordless vacuum is that it’s slim enough to fit in tight spaces to clean car seats or behind your bed. The Stratos takes this concept to the next level with MultiFlex. The odor neutralizer is pungent and reminds us of Gain detergent. You can remove it, and the vacuum works just fine. However, if you’re sensitive to perfumes and scents, you may not want to get this Shark. What owners are sayingBoth the Shark and the Dyson clean extraordinarily well. They both have 60 minutes of runtime, a light at the front of the vacuum (although Dyson's is slightly more effective), digital displays and automatic power adjustments. At only 5.2 pounds, the Dyson is really lightweight, making it easy to maneuver around tight corners. The Shark is heavier (at 8.9 pounds) but has a unique hinge feature in the wand of the vacuum that allows you to reach under and around furniture without bringing yourself to the ground. I started by testing the Shark vacuum out at my boyfriend’s apartment. For reference, he has not owned a vacuum for the entire year he’s lived there, but I still love him (I think). The Shark made it through two thorough deep cleans of a living room, kitchen and dining area, hallway and bathroom with a few minutes of charge to spare, so the 60-minute runtime seems fairly accurate. I immediately loved how powerful the vacuum was, and at 8.9 pounds, it feels very sturdy yet is easy to maneuver. What I Liked If we're going to talk about unseen dirt, then we have to talk about the vacuum's other hallmark feature, the self-adjusting power. Basically, the V12 knows when it needs to amp up the suction because as it vacuums, it's counting and measuring the particles it comes across and displays all this and more on the LCD screen at the top of the vacuum. TL;DR: it does the work for you. This change of mind return policy is in addition to, and does not affect your rights under the Australian Consumer Law including any rights you may have in respect of faulty items. It's heavy. I'm a 48yr old, average strength woman. I am on the shorter side at 5'3", which I think could matter as well. I have tiny, bony hands. Not only does my arm hurt from the weight, but this kills my hand. I'm always repositioning it in weird ways, switching to my other hand, but my hand aches, it has a big dent from the weight, and I need to massage my hand when I'm finished. It's bad.

This may sound silly — and maybe it is — but hear me out. At times, the Dyson feels almost too lightweight. As someone who's used to upright vacuums (my parents have a Dyson DC65), I loved the weightiness of the Shark. It made me feel like I was really getting at the dirt, whether or not that actually meant I was. This change of mind return policy is in addition to, and does not affect your rights under the Australian Consumer Law including any rights you may have in respect of faulty items. To return faulty items see our Returning Faulty Items policy. Pre-motor filters: The foam and felt pre-motor filters sit in a housing at the top of the dirt compartment, and you can only access it after you remove the dustbin. From there, you can just take them out. No maintenance interval is specified, but you need to clean similar filters in other Shark vacuums once a month.

Customer reviews

The Dyson comes with a wall mount and the Shark folds neatly to stand by itself. Both can convert to handheld vacuums, but I found the Shark a little too heavy to do this for very long. The Shark has almost twice the dustbin capacity of the Dyson (0.18 gallon vs. 0.1 gallon), which makes it the better option for larger homes. UP TO 60 MINUTES OF RUNTIME: Removable battery can charge anywhere in your home, delivering up to 60 minutes of runtime. (In ECO mode, measured at the hand vacuum.) I also didn't find much use for the attachments: the Duster Crevice Tool and the Anti-Allergen Dusting Brush. The crevice tool is pretty standard, but the dusting brush didn't seem very effective at removing dust — or at least any more so than the regular vacuum head. Additionally, both of these attachments convert the vacuum into a handheld, and I found the body a bit heavy to be used this way for a very long time without wrist pain. Vacuum #2: The Dyson Another feature worth mentioning is the self-cleaning brush roll. If you've ever spent frustrating minutes—sometimes even hours—removing tangled hair from your vacuum's brush, you'll appreciate this innovative feature. It removes the hair as you clean, saving you both time and the hassle of manual removal.

I bought this in May 2023 and it's now November, so I've been using it for 6 months. The good points are: Multi-Surface Capability: Comes with multiple attachments that make transitioning from hardwood to carpet seamless.First and foremost, the suction power is commendable. Whether pet hair, crumbs, or dirt, this vacuum doesn't discriminate. It's highly effective across multiple surfaces, including hardwood floors and carpets. This versatility is a significant win in my book. Something I didn't realize at first, but is obvious in hindsight, is that the laser function of the V12 is only baked into one of its attachments: the Laser Slim Fluffy Cleaner Head (officially my favorite vacuum attachment name of all time). In all honesty, I didn't find much use for the other attachments — which include the Motorbar Cleaner Head, Hair Screw Tool, Crevice Tool and Combination Tool — that couldn't be handled by the laser head attachment (which can be washed, by the way).