Customer Ratings & Reviews

They say that imitation is the most sincere form of flattery. Anyone who has researched higher-end vacuums can take one look at Shark’s ION MultiFLEX IF281 and see remarkable similarities to the offerings from the leading British vacuum manufacturer, right down to the font used on the “duoclean” floor tool. Such high-end aspirations set my expectations much higher than other stick vacuums, so meeting any of them is quite the tall order. With surprisingly powerful carpet rollers and a second battery included out of the box, the ION MultiFLEX IF281 is a serious challenger in this market space, delivering on the promise of a convenient vacuum for an apartment, small house, or an upstairs level, but a few design issues stop it just short of truly replacing a canister vacuum. - Cleaning Performance A stick vacuum lives and dies by how much suction it can generate, and at first the suction will seem underwhelming if you’re benchmarking this against a corded or canister vacuum. The ION MultiFLEX does fine all around, but some trickier corners and bigger messes may seem to be too much for the vacuum. However, the vacuum includes an “ION Boost” function, which essentially puts the vacuum into a high-power mode for 60 seconds and delivers vastly improved suction. This was useful for tough reaches where the extended tube didn’t quite reach the dust accumulating on a baseboard behind a dresser, for example, and the burst power mode picked up the slack and let me go about the rest of my cleaning without moving the furniture. Very handy. Floors are where this vacuum shines. In “carpet” mode, the floor tool’s relatively narrow head allows the roller brushes to spin with assertive force when engaged, and from a resting position the tool almost wants to pull you along like a canister vacuum proper. These rollers did an excellent job picking up loose dirt and dust and were able to dig into low-pile carpets just as well as a corded one. Medium-pile carpets were also effectively cleaned, but a second pass was needed on some more stubborn dirt. Neither called for the ION Boost mode, which I don’t believe would have made much of a difference as the rollers spin at a constant speed whether the vacuum is in normal or high-power. Switching from carpet to hardwood mode deactivates the brush rollers, and the vacuum did a good job picking up dust and dirt. ION Boost was not necessary here. - Maneuverability & Noise The floor tool’s narrow head trades cleaning speed for versatility. While most larger vacuums have wide, tall bases on their floor tools for better brush power, the duoclean head’s diminutive size lets it get in-between and under dressers, beds, sofas, and other furniture with about 3 inches of clearance. It is also very easy to get deep under these pieces of furniture, as the bendable handle lets you hold the handheld vacuum down at your side with the tube becoming almost completely flat along the ground. Bending over to get under a piece of furniture is a rare occurrence. The floor tool’s head also pivots from side to side, letting you turn it with a twist of the wrist or run along a wall without needing to press yourself against it. The stick vacuum alone with the crevice or dust attachment makes for a convenient, but heavy, cleaner for window blinds, curtains, air filters, vents, lampshades, and other dust-prone areas that don’t necessarily call for a full cleaning, nor a full vacuum. For these “in-between” cleanings, the ION MultiFLEX is a great device to keep handy. In addition, though the vacuum’s motor generates a higher-pitched noise than corded vacuums that’s more likely to irritate or scare your pets, the vacuum is remarkably quieter than the alternative. In normal suction mode, it is very easy to hold a conversation with a person in the same room, while in ION Boost mode you may need to have the other party raise their voice a little. The rollers also make little noise on the floor, while canister vacuums tend to carry this down a level in the home. I wouldn’t go so far as to say you can use this while people are sleeping, but it’s unlikely to disturb others on another floor. - Emptying & Maintenance The small dust cup means that you’ll be emptying it about once per typical size room, possibly twice for a living room, kitchen, or high-traffic area. Disconnecting the vacuum from all attachments lets you point the vacuum over a trash can and release the flip-down door, making it quite a breeze if nothing needs to be pulled out of the dust cup. I had to quickly wipe out the dust cup a couple times in normal cleaning, and once after accidentally vacuuming liquid (I highly advise not doing that!). It is very easy to clean out; a dry tissue was all I needed for the most part. I did find that after emptying the dust cup, a lot of dust tended to stick to the outside of the door. Be prepared to wipe that down. Maintaining the vacuum is an absolute breeze as not a single tool is needed for any of it. The battery is one-click ejectable by pressing a lever on the bottom of the battery, letting it slide out easily. The filter on top of the unit is accessible with two tabs, and the filter itself can be removed by hand and washed (Shark recommends once-monthly cleaning of the filter). The carpet tool’s upper lid can also be removed using two tabs, giving easy access to whatever roller jam has occurred. Downtime with this vacuum, at least due to performance issues, is minimal. - Battery Life & Weight I’m quite glad that Shark includes two batteries with the MultiFLEX. Though runtime is slightly improved from older models (estimated at 25 minutes mixed-use), one battery will not be enough to get through more than three average-size rooms. Being able to swap the exhausted battery for a fully-charged one right out of the box does indeed make this viable as the sole vacuum cleaner for a small house or apartment...so long as both batteries were charged to start. I got right on the estimate of 25 minutes per charge cleaning carpets in standard power mode, and using ION Boost liberally I got just shy of 20. The included AC adapter charges a depleted battery to full in approximately three hours. As mentioned earlier, the battery is the heaviest part of the unit, and until we reach a new level of battery technology, we’re going to be dealing with weight as a limiting factor for cordless vacuums. By the time I had exhausted one battery on carpets, my dominant arm began protesting. I am a large man that has been weightlifting three per week for over three years, so to say a vacuum cleaner was giving some me trouble highlights that the weight and positioning of both the battery and motor could be improved. It became apparent that the vacuum’s center of gravity is too far forward from the hand, and as such I have to advise holding the vacuum two-handed with your non-grip hand supporting from the bottom of the dust cup. That being said, even with battery installed and carpet tool attached, the vacuum weighs less than nine pounds and is much more compact. It is far easier to tote this up and down stairs than a canister vacuum, and the floor tool can connect directly to the vacuum head for a tiny, powered stair cleaning experience. It’s heavy to hold, but beats trying to position a corded vacuum precariously on a stair trying to clean the ones above or below it. - Heat & Durability After my 25 minute carpet-cleaning session, I was impressed that the MultiFLEX’s exhaust (located directly below the handle, venting toward the user) stayed cool the entire time. There was no point where I noticed any sort of heat buildup in standard-power mode. When using ION Boost, however, the exhaust quickly became warm and built up in temperature steadily throughout the rest of the high-power minute, returning to cool air after the mode timed out. I did not test repeated, heavy uses, but I would not recommend attempting to use ION Boost sequentially. Let the vacuum cool down before going for another burst. One area where I question the vacuum’s lifespan is in the durability of its various attachment mechanisms. The release for the carpet tool’s pivot is not a lever or button, but rather a simple hold-and-bend mechanism using your foot and the leverage from the vacuum tube. The disconnect makes a concerning popping noise, and I suspect that this may be the piece that will first exhibit looseness over the life of the vacuum. There is also a lot of flex in the mid-tube bend when the vacuum is locked in its folded-over position. Nearly every mechanism on the device is plastic, which I fully understand was needed to save on weight without dramatically increasing cost, but I hope I will not need to scour for replacement parts in several years. - Bottom Line After a few days cleaning my house (and admittedly, having some fun doing it), I found myself preferring the MultiFLEX IF281 for smaller jobs, but still pulled my large vacuum out for heavier-duty needs. The MultiFLEX could have handled them, but the smaller width of the floor tool and overall lighter suction meant it didn’t displace the stronger appliance. I found a balance by using this vacuum on the second floor of my house with the canister vacuum on the main level, matching the duty cycles of each to the low- and high-traffic areas of my house. As for recommending this vacuum, it is a tough sell. The power of a canister vacuum can’t be beaten, but the MultiFLEX’s light weight and great maneuverability make it an excellent secondary vacuum. It’s extremely versatile and can serve many purposes, but the weight makes it difficult to use for extended periods. The market for these stick vacuums is also fairly crowded, with dozens of models abound at competitive price points. All said, my experience with this vacuum was still a positive one, and thus I still recommend the ION MultiFLEX as a secondary vacuum or for smaller homes.

We all need a vacuum cleaner. If you're like me, you've likely bought several and often for different purposes. You know, one for carpet. One for tile or hard surfaces. Another for small jobs, like your car. Most of them disappoint in one way or another. Enter the Shark ION F80 (IF281) and you may well not need any of those other vacuums you've accumulated. Note: If you have a McMansion, this may not be enough to replace your vacuums. But for my 2200 sq. foot home, this is perfect. I've managed to vacuum both levels of my home - hardwood/tile/carpet easily using just one of two provided batteries. You get two batteries with this puppy so while you're using one, the other can be charging. The Shark when upright can be a bit top heavy with the battery installed. I have found if you need to stop what you're doing, you have to rest it against something or just lay it down. Otherwise, it feels great in your hand as you're vacuuming. If you need extra power, there's the ION Boost button and it's immediate and powerful. It's timed for a minute, but you can easily tap the button again if you need more time. It will run your battery down faster if you use it a lot. I found the standard power more than powerful enough for my needs. When you want to put the vacuum away, you simply push a button on the Multiflex Wand and it easily folds in half for easy storage. There's also what they call Multiflex Reach, which lets you easily change the angle of the wand for use under couches and other low level needs. I was particularly impressed with the ability to quickly turn this into a handheld vacuum. You get a couple attachments for things like stairs or tight places. The Crevice Tool worked OK. If you have significant debris, it may not be the best. But what they call the Upholstery Tool did a great job on my wood stairs. While using the Motorized Floor Nozzle, I accidentally got near a paper towel and this thing sucked up that paper towel in a second. Thankfully, a touch of two buttons releases the top of the Motorized Floor Nozzle to quickly remove the towel. My way more expensive vacuum that rhymes with Tyson wouldn't have picked up the towel, so kudos to this much smaller and less expensive Shark! Next, I decided to try in in my car. It did fine for me. While I didn't find it heavy or awkward in any way, I can see how it could be a bit harder for someone who is small or with small hands. The batteries charge pretty fast and blink while charging and the lights go out when fully charged. Included is a charging stand which you can hang on a wall or just place it on a shelf. Registering the vacuum with Shark was simple. If you have a code scanning app on your phone, simply use it to get to the Shark Warranty page, enter your name, address, date of purchase and where purchased and you're registered. All in all, I have to say I'm mighty impressed with this little wand vacuum from Shark. It does exactly what you want a vacuum to do and it does it pretty quietly and really well. The best praise I can give anything is whether I'd buy it again. I've decided to get it's smaller brother for the upstairs bathrooms!

I love Shark vacuums. This Shark Ion Duo Clean F80 is no exception. What I love most is its ability to effectively pick up dirt while being cordless. The unit comes with 2 batteries so that it can be used, non-stop, for up to 80 minutes-40 minutes each. The unit also comes with the battery, power pack, charger, an 8: crevice tool, and an upholstery tool.. It is simply a very lightweight and easily moveable and portable machine. I wanted to pass along a way to use this machine in an interesting configuration. I saw a Shark rep on QVC this past weekend detach the hand-held top vacuum motor from the long pole and directly plug it into the bottom duo clean head to use for stair vacuuming application. I never realized that this was possible, but it makes vacuuming the stair tread, the riser, and the curve around where the riser and the tread meet so much easier vs. doing it in the elongated position. I have included pictures of this vacuum in its compact storage position and also in its flexible reach position which allows the user to really be efficient, not have to move many pieces of furniture, and get under low profile furniture. I think this is a great tool in your arsenal to keep your carpets and hard surface floors clean

I was really impressed with this vacuum! It has great suction and pull along with easy storage after use. The look and feel of the grip is great and easy to pull out for quick cleans throughout the day. Pros: Suction / Pull Double Rollers Has Lights Lightweight Comfortable Grip Easy to Empty Container Scissor Groove on roller Flex of neck for easy storage Snap on features for cleaning 2 Methods of Charging Battery Air Filtration Cons: Battery Life Charging of Battery Unable to remove Both rollers Vacuum Container Small Unable to remove Vacuum Container to clean ::Setup:: It was easy to setup and connect the components together out of the box. It comes partially charged already and able to clean a portion of the room if needing to clean quickly before charging. There is not much setup needed and pretty much out of the box ready to go ::Vacuuming:: I was very impressed by the cleaning of this little vacuum. The suction on hardwood floors was good and when cleaning carpet I was impressed of the suction/pulling with the second roller. It picks up all small debris with the first pass and if larger may take a second rollover. I really liked the LED lights on the vacuum to make dark corners easy to see. There are 2 settings for the suction boost however it drains the battery much faster and did not see a vast improvement. I personally would rather just pass over the debris a second time if needed versus cutting the battery time in half. ::Battery:: The battery is average at best, I guess that is why they provide 2 batteries within packaging. I would say about 1 hour of constant cleaning per battery. Thankfully it is easy to swap the battery and continue cleaning without issue. Unfortunately the charging takes about 3 hours per battery so would recommend always have the second one on the charging block. Speaking of which there are 2 ways to charge the battery. You can charge the ION battery while its hooked into the Vacuum or use the create that holds the second battery. Since they include 2 batteries when purchasing I did not remove a star as I can quickly swap the battery and continue onward. ::Cleaning:: The first roller is easy to remove and clean by hand whenever needed. However the second roller is not removable and more difficult to clean. Thankfully it has a groove for the scissors to cut through the tangled debris. The vacuum container itself is not removable so when cleaning must be careful not wet the vacuum itself. There is a filter for air filtration that is easy to remove and wash/clean. It is a small filter however works just fine in my opinion. Overall this is the perfect vacuum for quick cleans or needing an easily storage vacuum. You probably would not want this vacuum if you have a large house or multiple floors as it only has a 2 hour clean time. But if you have an apartment or need quick cleans and do not want to mess with the large family vacuum cords this is the perfect device.

First, I bet the team who designed it had a big laugh about its shape and so on. The Shark Ion IF281 looks really like a futuristic weapon or like a machine to capture ghosts. We had a lot of fun assembling it and using it for the first time. Very good for cleaning small apartment, office or just for any quick cleaning (after pets). Came with two batteries providing longer usage time. Complete kit of extensions and adapters and the very good working DUO Clean for carpet and hard floor. Equipped with electric motor that activates the brushes so it will well compensate the average suction it has (in normal mode). Turbo mode will bring it up to big vacuum machine's high suction but I didn't have to use it very often as normal mode is more than enough. While unboxing, I was questioning the necessity of having LED lights on the "Duo Clean" floor adapter but then when using it I figured how important it is to have a light on cleaning surfaces. Dirt and dust compartment get filled up fast! easy to clean though. There is smartness in every bit of the design to limit usage errors: Like the dirt compartment door won't open if the middle pipe is attached to the machine. Battery charge indicators are on when operating and charging. Very bright and easy to notice. The brushes and moving parts in the carper/floor adapter are very easy to clean! Manufacturer made sure they are fully accessible and serviceable. It came with 5-years warranty! That's really good. It is a solid vacuum cleaner. I recommend it over classic vacuum cleaners for quick action and efficient usage.

PROs: - Cordless, 1-handed body style actually works as expected when standing up with power-head leading the way - Lots of headlights on the power-head for wide illumination make corner, floor, and under-furniture cleaning easier and more productive - With the power-head rollers running, it actually sucks up debris right to the edge of the head itself - Quick-swap battery system delivers as advertised--I was able to extend my vacuuming session quickly and easily - Foldable design stores away short enough for a tall shelf or taking up less room at the back of a crowded closet - With the power head running, it honestly does do a good job of grabbing dust, hair and small debris from floors and carpets--see-thru canister makes it obvious when you need to engage the VERY simple pop-top mechanism to empty out the collector - ION boost button quickly engaged quick bursts or sustained runs of maximum "sucking power"; the performance then starts to approach what you'd hope for a light-duty upright - The flexible neck allowed much greater reach under the bed without having to crawl around on the floor to maneuver the vacuum into place - Informative and very easy-to-see charge indicator on the battery unit lets you know how close you are to needing a battery swap CONs: - Without the power-head up front, the crevice tool and upholstery attachments left a lot of debris behind, even with ION boost engaged - Extra attachment heads don't store in/on the unit so you'll have to find a separate location to keep them handy - In the non-upright configuration (i.e. hand-held main unit only with a small attachment head), the weight of the unit started to be noticeable; my wife had a bit of a hard time one-handing it for stairs or furniture - In the upright configuration, the top half of the unit (with the motor and battery) is quite heavy--you can't just walk away without folding it back over or it will fall - Hair wrapped quickly around the inner, cylindrical metal filter at the center of the canister--when I popped open the canister lid to empty out the vacuum, I often had to grab the hairs and dust/dirt wads by hand to pull them free This cordless vacuum is very convenient when moving around the house for spot cleans or in-between deep cleans. The power head attachment with roller/beater brushes actually did a reasonably good job of cleaning up dirt and dog hair. The charge held long enough to do a carpeted floor, some stairs, a bare kitchen floor, and most of one of my vehicles before I needed to swap out the battery. Without the battery quick-swap capability, I would have been forced to wait a few hours before I could get underway again. While this probably wouldn't make an ideal vacuum for a larger, multi-story house, I could see this working well in an apartment or mobile home, especially given how compact it folds up for storage. And if you do have a bigger house like we do, this will probably do well for spot cleaning, or quickly re-running a floor-covering vacuum across an entire room in between deeper cleanings (like before company comes over). That said, the major draw for this unit is the upright-style performance with the power-head attached and ION boost engaged. With the unit in hand-held configuration (how I used it for my car), it was a slightly different story. First, it's small enough to suggest you can use it one-handed for acrobatic cleanups at all angles in tight spaces; but the unit itself really is a bit on the heavy side. Though I handled it better than my wife was able to, those looking for a truly effortless one-handed portable configuration need to be wary of just how heavy this unit can feel. But the biggest disappointment was that with the simple crevice and upholstery attachments up front, this thing left a lot of debris in my vehicle, some of which was never picked up by the vacuum even with the ION boost engaged. It was only when I threw the power head back on the end (which you can do, even without the standup wand/hose attachment) that cleaning performance started to be acceptable again. The problem, of course, is that the power-head, though smallish for using on floors and carpets, is actually a bit too big to get at all the tight places I need to reach in the vehicle--on a flat set of stairs inside, this oddball configuration (hand-held unit directly attached to the power-head) was less unwieldy. Moreover, I found that the upholstery head doesn't rotate freely--or should I say more accurately, it doesn't LOOSELY rotate freely to accommodate the position of the main unit in real time. The head tended to lock in place at one angle or another at the neck which made quick changes in hand-held angle of the main unit much more difficult than it really needed to be, especially due to the weight which tended to force the attachment to remain at the angle it was positioned in at the time. What this unit REALLY needs is a small power-head attachment with a short hose option to use when the regular-sized flooring/carpet power-head is just too big. But without the power head and rollers spinning, I was surprised and disappointed at how underwhelming the performance really was. So where does that leave us? As I said, the Shark would probably serve you reasonably well if you were looking for a cordless vacuum to clean up a small living area or to help maintain that freshly vacuumed look on carpets and floors in between more major house-cleanings. While the dual battery system definitely does stretch your cleaning session, I was only able to get about 15 minutes or so of mixed regular/ION boost vacuuming before I had to switch batteries to continue. Now, that's exactly what the dual-battery system is supposed to do for you, and I knew going into things that using the ION boost gave better performance at the expense of charge duration, but that limited battery capacity is also what would hold this unit back from being a viable candidate for a larger, whole-house vacuum. But if you don't have extensive vacuuming needs in the first place, you might be able to get away with using this as your only upright vacuum. As a handheld unit though, I really have a hard time recommending it based on its less than stellar performance when running without the power head attachment. If you can grab this unit on a really good sale, it might serve you well depending on your needs; at full price (or any price, really), I still think it only delivers on about half of its advertised promise.

We have a combination of hardwood floors and carpet. This works good on carpet and great on hard surfaces. Long battery life with both batteries. Dust cup is much better than our Dyson V6 one was. The only downside is that hairs and strings get wrapped around the roller quite easily so it has to be ckeaned often. I definitely recommend this over the dyson based on total runtime, power, cost and features.

This is a great vacuum first of all it’s cordless and has tremendous power second it very light. Third it breaks down into a hand held which can be used for so many different tasks. I do recommend getting this model the second battery is useful. I’m very satisfied and would buy the same model again

I’ve had this vacuum officially for a year and I love it. The battery has a great lifespan in between charges, it’s incredibly lightweight, easy to maneuver around/under furniture, cleans ALL the dog/cat hair (which is impressive!) and is SO easy to clean and maintain. This vacuum gives me the best of three worlds - carpet vacuum, hand held vacuum, and it vacuums hardwood/laminate like a champ. It has great suction and overall I would highly recommend this product! I used it for professional cleaning for about 9 months and was AWESOME to have.

I hate vacuuming and have gone through many vacuum cleaners over the years. This might be the best one. Its cordless design is so convenient to use and the cleaner is so quiet I actually enjoy using it. It does an excellent job of cleaning carpets, even under the bed with the flex tube; upholstery; and works well as a handheld in the car. Using it as a handheld to clean stair carpeting also works well. It is easy to empty the chamber and having two user-replaceable batteries gives it a big advantage over the Dyson cordless that it replaced.

I took 5 minutes to open the box and set everything up but the first thing I did was plug in the battery. I waited about 10 minutes for the battery to charge then tried it out. Pleasantly surprised how easy it is to operate and it may not have the suction of a regular vacuum but it did a very good job on my carpet and with a flick of the switch it cleaned all the hardwoods. Pulling the motor head off to empty is also easy. It will not stand up if the motor assembly is on. All in all a very good vacuum!

We own a Dyson V8 which we have enjoyed for the last couple years. Our Dyson was having some "surging" issues which is the result of a small, cone like filter requiring a cleaning. It's not hard to do but it seems like just when you need to use the vacuum the surging would happen and you would have to wait to clean and dry out the filter. We decided to swap out for the Shark. I like the fact it comes with two batteries and so far battery life has been very good. I like that it collapses to more easily store in our pantry. The Dyson took up room on our kitchen wall, the Shark does not. From a cleaning standpoint I feel it may have a little less power but it is quieter and easy to maneuver on carpet and hard floor surfaces. The waste bin is not nearly as intuitive as the Dyson. Most of the time you will need to reach in to the bin to remove hair and fuzz. From a pricing standpoint it is less expensive so you need to take that into consideration. Overall we are satisfied.

I originally bought this to replace a wired Shark stick vacuum. I originally bought a Dyson. I returned the Dyson and bought this one. I think it is much better than the Dyson at any price. Plus it is much less expensive. Here are the big advantages relative to the Dyson: - Dyson is built to be wall mounted. I keep my vacuum in a closet. The shark folds up nicely to be compact. I suppose if you wanted the Dyson to be a show piece it would work well. You can only charge the Dyson via the vacuum so you need a very specific scenario for this to work. - The Shark comes with two batteries. This means you can charge the battery away from the actual vacuum. So I keep one battery charging while another is in the machine. Moreover, you can replace the battery if it ever fails. With the Dyson you need to replace the entire machine. I find the performance of the Dyson and Shark comparable. Both are outperformed by the Shark plug in, but I do find the battery a big convenience.

Light weight, easy to use, quiet. Good on carpet and hard wood flooring

I bought this vacuum to use as a more convenient option to use instead of my corded vacuum. We live in a house with very little carpet and a couple area rugs. This vacuum handles the hard floors like a champ and the carpet is no big task for it either. The carpet and rugs are low pile so you have to consider that high pile carpet may be a different result. We love how many different settings there are to customize the performance to the type of floor that you are cleaning. I also love that the brush head can be attached directly to the motor unit for cleaning upholstery. I’m very pleased with the battery life and the second battery is just a bonus. Would totally recommend this to anyone in a similar flooring situation.

Batteries work waaaaay better with the new model and last a ton longer, can do a 2000 sqft home easy. Very light and capable as well, definitely found the vacuum my wife wants me to keep getting, have bought 2 in 5 years, still have the first one but made sense to just get a second unit and get 2 more batteries with it!

This is a great little vacuum. It's got good suction, light weight and easy to use under furniture. The top comes off very easily and is great for small places and stairs. The only drawback so far is the bristles seem to plug up easily. Other than that, a great vacuum

Bought this to supplement our upright vacuum. Gets the job done quickly and easily for those unexpected spills, but the housekeeper loves it for all our tile floors as well as the area rugs. Quiet, easy to maneuver with good suction and lightweight enough to move around.

This particular Shark Product is superior to Dyson for the following reasons. Performance: This unit comes with 2 batteries and a charging dock. The battery can be changed out. For heavy workloads you can swap out the battery, place the depleted battery in the charging dock and continue. This option is not available on the Dyson because the battery is built-in and can only be removed by the factory if you receive a faulty battery. Suction and cleaning is similar to the Dyson. Both units have motorized cleaning heads and settings for bare floor or carpet. The shark has a fold-able design and is easily stored without having to mount on the wall.

Very powerful and easy to store away. Different settings for different floor types. Exactly what we need for our apartment. Comes with two batteries, never run out of power.