Customer Ratings & Reviews

I got this one because my dog and my hair and it doesn't get wrapped around the roller like other vacuums where you have to pull the hair out or cut it. It does pick up a lot. It vacuumed the stuffing from my dog's toy and kept going. I did have to pull out the stuffing afterwards from the roller but it is very easy. I have a small home so I am able to vaccum the whole house in about 15-20 minutes. I also like that I don't have to do anything to switch from hard floor to carpet. I just keep going without having to stop. I do empty the dirt out as I go but I could probably vaccum my whole house without having to empty the dirt. I guess it depends more on how often you vaccum. Very nice and easy to use. I definitely recommend for people with pets and long hair that falls out a lot.

My need in a vacuum is something that is portable, easy to use and clean and lightweight. My primary application is cleaning up after my 2 cats who are constantly shedding and leaving their own little tumbleweeds around the house. For this review, I cleaned my living room which is vinyl flooring and focused much of my attention to vacuuming their cat tree where they spend much of their time. Pros: For those looking for the perfect hybrid between a stick vacuum, canister vacuum, and a traditional upright, this might be a good solution. It weighs a little over 16lbs. Noise level is about average and cord length is sufficient to get across a room. Suction is excellent and it is fairly easy to push as an upright. Comes with multiple accessories to get into crevices, collect pet hair and dust. Cons: this vacuum includes 3 accessories for use with the canister vacuum function, but the included accessory holder can only hold 2 items The pet brush is much less effective than the full-size brushroll and does not pivot for getting into tight spaces The power button is located in a very odd space for upright use as it sits at the back of the handle rather than directly under the thumb placement, making you power it on before tilting the handle back Removing the dust cup is not highly intuitive for a new user and for those with pets, the cup doesn't have much capacity. In canister mode, Canister gets heavy for those with impaired arm strength as I have and would llkely not be a good solution for seniors. If you don't mind an awkward design, this vacuum will do the trick, but I would personally move on to a more intuitive option that has a more streamlined design.

The Shark APEX UpLight Lift-Away DuoClean - LZ602 is a lightweight in the corded vacuum market but is packed with power and features which rival the competition. I was please to discover that this was not just another cookie-cutter vacuum marketed for the masses but cheap and worthless. This Shark comes out of the box and assembles in 2 mins flat without the needs for tools or complicated manuals. As I usually do, I ran my old vacuum first and then used the Shark to play clean-up to see if it is any better or just makes noise. The proof is in the pictures as this unit not only picked up a normal carpet by itself, but got everything the old one missed. PROS - The growing trust and quality of the Shark name - Lightweight, portable - Long, heavy duty power cord limits the need to change plugs throughout a room or area. - Quick assembly, easy for nearly anyone - Stand up feature ensure it does not topple over, yet retracts when in use - Loaded with features one would expect from a modern vacuum, even a few only found on more expensive units - Excellent clean up, suction, and power - Great on carpet or hard/bare floors! CONS - Concerned with the plastic stand-up legs. Will they hold up over time? - The collection bin seems a too small for this to be a true vacuum replacement. It is more for touch ups and spot jobs in an upstairs closet.

Assembly was easy. Took just a few minutes. Hard floor surfaces this vacuum did well. I was able to swivel the head easily under cabinets, chairs and tables. On carpets I would not recommend as it is too heavy and wrist and hand fatigue will get to you quickly. Also it is hard to pull back and forth because of the brush action. Also because you can't adjust the height of the rollers. Detached use as a portable is pretty good for small areas. Hose extends sufficiently for small close proximity use. The best attachment is the one for pets even though we don't have pets the roller on it is really good. It does not get tangled with long hair and gets dust off the surface well. The full upright also had a no tangled design for long hair. It works well as well. My wife and daughter have long hair and I tested it out and it did well. Emptying the canister is a 2 hand operation. Capacity is ok. The 2 filters foam and HEPA are easy to get to. It says they are washable and have about a 3 year life. LED lights on the full upright help in dark areas. Suction is pretty good and it will take in fairly large particles with ease. I would recommend this for hard floors and for small homes or apartments.

Alright I’m the guy with a French Bulldog who sheds so we try all sorts of vacuums to keep up with his hair. I have had some of the most elite machines out there and I brag how all the stuff that came up in those machines was because of the brand. Then we got this guy this week. Who am I kidding? I saw hair and dust... actual dust that my vacuum missed just days ago! At first I thought maybe the new Shark came with dust in a tube to trick me but no! I’ve gone from carpet to tile and it just keeps catching things. On one hand I’m super excited and on the other I feel like other vacuums have tricked me! Anyway, the slim design makes it easy to store, I am glad they were smart with the three extra attachments, and the cable is long enough to span a couple of rooms. The only downside for me is how the dust bin is deceptively small. I thought it was the size of the area below the handle but the well isn’t that wide or deep at the bottom. So just be mindful of how much dirt you have collected and you are good to go. The color is aesthetically pleasing and I’m glad it has an LED light on the head for under beds or tight places!

This is a crazy good vacuum. Strong suction power. Nothing weak about it. Has multiple uses. Includes a suction powered brush attachment which works very well. Also includes crevice tool. Can disconnect canister and use apart from head and stick or include the stick for better reach. Works good on all surfaces. Super long 30' cord. Has rear feet that pop out when moved to the idle position that offers good stability and balance. Real convenient having canister on top for cleaning and emptying. The only drawback for me was the high pitched whistle noise during operation. Not sure if this is a characteristic due to the strong suction power. Too bad it can't be muffled somehow. Still, very cool indeed.

If there’s one thing the Shark APEX UpLight is lacking power isn’t one of them, this thing has serious power for a stick vacuum! Even on hardwood floors it has suction that is truly impressive, you truly feel the power this thing has when using it. The canister appears bigger than it is, it’s not terribly small but not as big as it looks. Two arms with wheels pop out that allow it to stand on its own like an upright vacuum. The one design element that left me scratching my head and knocking it down a star is the location of the power button. It is located at the back of the handle, not a big issue when you turn it on while it’s upright, but when you need to turn it off quick that’s when it becomes awkward. You naturally want to go for the front where your thumb rests. Not sure why it wasn’t put there or underneath the handle where you grip it. Though the UpLight weighs only .7 of a pound more than Apex Duo the balance of the weight and design of the handle can make it a little more awkward when using it with the crevice tool. Quirks aside with the handle and power button, Shark has created one seriously powerfully vacuum that takes up very little space.

Sucks like a pro but is a little loud. Like geez, do you have suck everything on your path AND scream doing it? O do think this is the best vacuum I ever had though, albeit only the second vacuum I ever owned. My first vacuum was ugly, and very old, and a hand-me-down from a friend (read: probably left it at my because it suuuuuucks). As happy as I am I got rid of the old, ugly vacuum that sucks (not meaning the creation of vacuum pressure) - I think it added to the excitement of this one. It’s easy to use, and almost telepathically moves it’s head as I am thinking: “ah yes please suck that up too” - It’s also an appealing red color and easy to store away. You COULD buy a $1000 vacuum and flex about it, sure, but this one definitely gets all the vacuuming done you need for much much less. 4 stars because it has a relatively small dust pod. It’s a good dust pod, and easy to clean. Just small.

Great little vacuum with big succsion. i like it’s lightweight and ease of use. It’s easy to use in tight areas and it’s canister empties easily. It has a long cord and it lights the area you’re vacuuming

This vacuum is a lifesaver, it is lightweight and easy to use in all circumstances. What makes it exceptional is that it will fit under tight spots like your kitchen cabinets and the front of your couch. It is lightweight and easy to handle but with the full power of an electric vacuum. I prefer this option over any battery operated vacuum and this model is superior

I love the compact size of this vacuum cleaner. The suction is incredible and with a mixture of hardwood, ceramic and carpet this vacuum does it all. I love having attachments right there ; however I wish the way they attach for storage was a little sturdier. I sometimes just take them off of the pole because if your leg bumps it they fall off anyway.

Great picking up, from my hard floor. It has a-good long cord. It is noisier than my last cordless vacuum. Easy to discharge everything it collected upon cleaning. The reservoir is transparent, so it is easy to see what the vacuum has picked up. The wheels help to have it in an upright position.

Overall, I like the vacuum especially for the price. PROS: It's great on rugs/carpet and hardwood floors; easy to clean and maintain. CONS: clogs easily and not great at picking up larger stuff (playdough, food crumbs); the lift-away pod isn't as lightweight as hoped.

So far I am loving this Vacuum! It has great suction, no hassle brush roll cleaning, lots of great attachments to reconfigure to the area that needs to be cleaned, and light weight to save my aging back!

Great for homes that don’t have a lot of carpet or if your have stairs in your home. The canister comes off really easily snd attaches back just as easily. Love all the attachments as well.

Excellent stick vacuum. Powerful, light, easy to handle. The tool holder could have been designed better as it's too easy to knock accessories off. Withal we had gotten this earlier

I had been looking at the Shark APEX but my Shark Rocket was still working, so I just looked, Recently, after several years of service, it no longer worked. The day the Rocket quit working I purchased the Shark Apex upright. I love this vacuum. It’s a stick vacuum that can stand on its own without leaning on any thing. Light weight, great suction power, easy to use, goes under furniture the Performance is amazing! (this is needed with four indoor cats, a dog, an old man, kids) I would highly recommend purchasing the Shark APEX.

This is my first ever Shark vacuum cleaner and I am in love. It was love at first site. I don't do reviews but this time I want to just say that this is a must buy. It's very strong for its size. I am a small person (4'11'') and this helps me clean my apartment real good. I thought my carpet was already clean enough until I tried vacuuming with this vacuum cleaner. I can't believe what I sucked out of the carpet LOL. Great price, awesome power! Keep it up, Shark!

This thing is awesome. We switched from a cordless Dyson to the Shark corded. We were tired of only getting 15 to 20 minutes of vacuum time. The Shark has a lot more power and suction. Also very versatile. The 30ft cord is really no problem. It allows us to do more vacuuming without switching outlets. Overall this is a great machine and I would recommend this vacuum to anyone with carpeted and hard surfaces.

This seems to be a good vacuum cleaner however there are items as to why I would not give it a 5 star rating. Pros: lightweight, great to use the lift away on stairs, and the head can go under furniture Cons: only one setting for both hardware and carpet so it is somewhat harder to push over the carpet than other vacuum cleaners, and somewhat awkward to remove the lift away portion.