Clearly, it’s meant for quick clean-ups, like picking up spilled cereal or removing crumbs from car seats. The dust bin is also small but easily empties with the push of a button. You can make use of a duster crevice tool and multi-surface pet tool, both of which store neatly on the charging dock when not in use. Ultimately, we only docked the WANDVAC for its charge time and noise level.
That said, it’s a great machine overall that’s packed with some great features. Here at The Spruce, we want to ensure we fully stand behind every product we recommend and that when we say something is the best, we mean it. You might have noticedThe Spruce Approved badgenext to the products on this list.
Like most Shark vacuums, you can control the robot with the Shark app. The Shark Rocket is not a cordless vacuum, but it is a 2-in-1 and can easily convert from a stick vacuum to a smaller handheld vacuum. The Shark Rocket comes with a large number of accessories for versatile use around the home.
Generally, as the power output of the vacuum increases, so does the potential for higher noise levels, unless mitigated by noise-buffering materials. These vacuums are intended for over an hour of use on nonfibrous flooring, so they have a very low power range of just 25W to 100W. This low power output allows the battery to last for a long time while the vacuum moves autonomously about the home. Upright Shark vacuums typically have the most powerful motors, with a range as low as 500W and reaching up to 1,300W, making them ideal for thick carpeting. The type of floor the vacuum must clean affects which type of vacuum is best suited for a home. The main types of flooring are nonfibrous solid flooring and fibrous flooring like rugs and carpeting.
Stick vacuums are arguably the most popular models from Shark and Dyson, with both companies offering many different styles, features, and price points. Not only can it turn on a dime, but it can also lean nearly 180 degrees back without the cleaning head lifting off the floor, if you need to squeeze under furniture or beds. The Cinetic Animal and Allergy comes with a combination tool, stair tool, mattress tool, reach under tool, multi-angle brush, carbon fiber soft dusting brush, and a tool bag to hold it all. The APEX technology includes features like fingertip controls, LED lights, improvements to the allergy seal, and overall a quieter vacuum compared to the Shark Navigator and Rotator models. During our tests the Vertex DuoClean dominated our cleaning tests, removing 99.4% of total debris.
For multiple area rugs, consider a stick, robotic, or handheld Shark vacuum. Tile, linoleum, hardwood, and other nonfibrous floors can be cleaned with any Shark vacuum, though the power of an upright Shark vacuum may not be necessary. Robotic Shark vacuums are ideal for nonfibrous flooring and some light area rugs.
And at just 13.5 pounds, it’s easy to carry up and down stairs or from room to room without breaking a sweat. For the past two months, we put seven cordless stick vacuums highly rated by professional reviewers and everyday users to the test. We assessed performance, suction power, ease of use and battery life.
With impressive power and the ability to tackle cleaning tasks on surfaces ranging from high-pile carpet to hard floors, the Dyson V11 Animal is the most capable cordless stick vacuum we tested. This lightweight stick vacuum converts into a handheld device and comes with pet hair and crevice shark robotic vacuums tool attachments, making it a versatile, convenient option. It has a low-profile nozzle for cleaning underneath furniture and a removable dust cup for stress-free emptying. Clean up after your furry friends on both the floor and furniture with the Shark Rocket pet plus vacuum.
I’m Nigel Russco, a 50 year old professional engineer who loves to review vacuums, and I’ve been doing just that since 2008. Euro-Pro Operating LLC recently merged their Shark (vacuums/steam-mops) and Ninja product lines to create SharkNinja. So you will now often see their vacuums and steam-mops under the name “SharkNinja” but it is the same group manufacturing these. When purchasing a quality vacuum, it’s essential to feel confident about your selection. Shark offers a 60-day satisfaction guarantee, and the warranty on these recommended products varies from one to five years, but it does not include normal wear and tear.