Shark Upright Vacuum, Stratos with DuoClean PowerFins, HairPro, Powered Lift-Away, Self-Cleaning Brushroll, & Odor Neutralizer Technology, Navy, AZ3002

Incredible vacuum for pet hair! It has great versatility between the different modes, but all those options may take time to learn if you're coming from a simple vacuum. Thankfully, the included manual is great and if you're not a reader, all the knobs and buttons are labelled and their placement makes sense, so you'll figure it out eventually. Our apartment is mostly carpet and we have 2 cats. My spouse recently got diagnosed with asthma, so we upgraded our vacuum to try to get more of the hair and dander. This vacuum is incredible at picking up everything! The carpet looks new after and the results in the dust bin are amazing. This is a fairly heavy vacuum, so if you have an extremely large home or limited mobility, you may find your arm gets tired. It does roll really smoothly and you have a lot of control with turns/curves. At first I thought the light in front of the swivel head was a gimmick, but I was surprised with how useful it is. I was able to see a hidden paperclip in the carpet before running it over. Emptying the bin is an easy lever that also closes and re-latches the bin's lid without having to touch the dusty parts. Hair doesn't get stuck in the bin like other vacuums, it just falls right out. I appreciate this vacuum and it's a great upgrade. I have heard Shark products are not the longest lasting, but we've been using this regularly for almost 6 months now with no issues. Still great performance and I'd really recommend this to carpeted households with furry friends.

The first one purchased a week ago did not work after assembly. Returned and repurchased. Nice and sleek looking rose gold accents. Detaches easily with a one touch motion. Hose snaps and lock into place, a plus compared to other units. Unit pulls forward with a slight ease, eliminating the need to forcefully push. The pull back takes a bit more effort, slightly more effort than with other units I previously owned. The weight of the unit may be the result of the tension in the pull back. The weight appears to be on the medium side, when in use with the pull back motion, and lifting and/or carrying the unit. The hose attachment and powerful suction did a good job cleaning baseboards. The removal of the dust cup makes it very easy to vacuum underneath sofas and other surfaces, unlike any other vacuum cleaner I've owned. Rinse to clean of the reusable filters is a money saver. Removable soft roller is a plus for easy cleaning and accessibility for detangling of hairs and other objects. Typical long cord as seen with most vacuum cleaners. Attachments need a bit of force to get on and off of the detachable wand, putting a slight strain on my arthritic joints. Perhaps a locking snap and push button release mechanisms could enhance this minor issue. Hopely, one day Shark could come out with a longer upright handle to a vacuum cleaner for tall people and those of us with arthritic joints and the bending motions used in vacuuming. Otherwise, this item works for my needs.

Seems to be a good and powerful vacuum. My years-old Shark finally gave out but was a good vacuum. We moved from a house to an apartment with wood-like floors so needed a vacuum for smooth surfaces. It really sucks up the lint and cat hair and is easy to empty the cup. Others commented on it being hard to pull the vacuum back toward you and I can tell that would be a problem on a carpeted floor but ours are smooth so I don't have that problem. The attachments work well.

Overall good at sucking up dust hair with a few issues that I have with the design. The suction works great, I have two golden retrievers and this is pretty good. The stair cleaning mini vacuum head attachment actually works! First time ever for any vacuum I've had. Overall I would buy this again. When you go to release the dirt from the dust cup at the top where all of the dog hair collects It gets all over the front of the dust cup which is gross to have to wipe off. It is heavy but being able to turn it into a slim vac and carry the canister is really helpful for getting under couches and more maneuverability. As far as no tangle brush goes, the main brush with the silicone blades is no tangle which is great. However, there is a front softer brush which does collect and wrap around dog hair. At least, unlike other vacuums I've had in the past, there is an easy to release lever so you can take off that first soft brush and more easily cut off the hair. But it's not totally no tangle.

This is my second Shark Vertex, model az2002. The first one lasted 5 years. The plastic swivel component that attached to the floor vacuum literally broke in pieces, a small piece first, then a large piece, then all of it. It would still vacuum, but not stand up, nor could you maneuver it. Tried repairing, gave up. I replaced it with a Shark Navigator lift away. I had previously owned one of those. After using the Navigator for 7 or 8 months, I decided to go back to the Shark Vertex. My reasons were, the Vertex is self cleaning. I have a great Pyrenees and a shepherd Pyrenees mix, a 2 small dogs. I vacuum every other day. It takes forever when you have to stop and clean the brush roll out. I also have a shag area rug, and when using the Navigator, even with adjusting the suction, it was more of a work out and struggle. I started looking at the Vertex model and caught it on sale on Amazon, I won't say what I paid, but it's a lot cheaper than what the price is now. Having said all this, the Vertex is worth it. The suction surpasses the Navigator, and it even dusts your floors. Long dog hair, no problem, vacuuming the car, got it. I dont find it to be heavy, or cumbersome. The Navigator is a good vacuum, but for me the Vertex is worth it, even if I only get another 5 years out of it.

Wow what a great vacuum. Has a strong suction, does a wonderful job picking up pet hair from my uncarpeted floors. Very easy to maintain. It is a bit heavy for me to maneuver as I am 80 plus years old. However, I highly recommend it to everyone.

I researched this vacuum heavily before buying it and honestly I was not sure it was going to be as good as everyone said. I was wrong. The vacuum is stellar. I can tell that it's cleaning the carpet in a way that it was not cleaned by my old Shark vacuum because of what I see in the dust cup as they call it.. it's hardly a cup it's huge. The one thing they don't tell you in all the reviews and videos that I watched is that the motorized brush rollers are really powerful. I'm 72 but fairly strong very physically active/fit and this thing just about ran away with me. It was a workout to use it. Not in a bad way but still a workout. The forward is easy..but on the backstroke you've got to really pull against those brushes that want to go forward. Very impressive results so far. I might update this after three or four months of using it. I have a low pile ribbed carpet and I've been using it on the medium setting which seems to be appropriate for this carpet. I've not tried it on my hardwood floors yet. All I can say is the suction is very strong and puts my older.Shark Navigator and classic Miele cannister vacuum to shame. Completely worth the slightly higher price, very easy to put together right out of the box,. I couldn't be more satisfied.

Shark Stratos AZ3002. Pros: Great cleaning. Picks up dirt from previously vacuumed carpets. If you plan to use this only as an "upright" without the lift-away feature it is a fine vacuum. Buy it. Cons: Maneuverability isn't bad, but is nowhere near my old Shark UV810 that it replaced. There are only vestiges of the "lift-away" feature that helped make Shark successful with vacuums. The powerhead is wider and heavier, as is the lift-away portion. The wider powerhead may look like an advantage but it is not. I was disappointed my old UV810 had such a small head until I used it and found how easily it maneuvered under and around things. It could also be "steered" easily by turning the wrist. It could even be used easily on stairs with the lift-away feature and with the power button on the removable portion. The on-off power switch has been moved from the lift-away portion where it fell right under the thumb while carrying it, to the handle. Fine for use as an upright, but now need a third hand to operate it as a lift-away or when using tools. The dust container on my Shark UV810 emptied cleanly and easily. It convinced me "bagless" vacuums can be OK. As others have said, the dust container on the AZ3002 is a disaster. Popping it open with the new lever approach sends dust everywhere. Closing it up again sends dust everywhere. I am exploring solutions but it may require taking it outside to empty into the trash. The cord on the AZ3002 is shorter than our old UV810. This is more annoying than you might expect. Features other than pros and cons: The brush roll does seem to be self-cleaning as advertised. It is no longer "brushes," but fins. The old brush was easy and economical to replace. The main roller on the AZ3002 is no longer replaceable. We'll see if it holds up. The brightness of the lights on the AZ3002 disappoint compared to our old UV810, but are fine. They still don't work with the wand and tools. Several reviewers found the cord stiff. I wouldn't have noticed. Yes, as others have noted, tools will not stay on the storage pegs. Plan to carry them around with you. In summary, the AZ3002 excels at cleaning rugs and floors. I miss the convenient lift-away features on our old UV810. I always used it with the lift-away separated, which is now impractical.