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Critics loved the Shark Vertex Lightweight Cordless vacuum, recommending for bare floors, stairs, and cars. They praised its HEPA filtration system, bendable MultiFLEX wand, and large dirt compartment.
Testers were also impressed by its performance on hard floors. However, they bemoaned its high noise rating and so-s- performance on carpets.
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Table of Contents
Product Snapshot
Overview
The Shark Vertex Lightweight Cordless is a mid-range cordless stick vacuum released in 2020, promising powerful dirt pickup on both carpets and hard floors.
Featuring an effective floor head, this unit is effective, especially on hard floors. It has an anti-allergy HEPA filter that traps to 99.97% of the dirt particles down to 0.3 microns.
This device has a MultiFLEX wand and headlights that enhances cleaning under furniture. Read on to explore the features of the Shark Vertex Lightweight Cordless vacuum and see how it compares with the top-rated vacuum cleaners on the market today.
Consensus
our Verdict
Product testers applauded the Shark Vertex Lightweight Cordless vacuum and recommended it for bare floors, stairs, and vehicles. Reviewers from Tech Radar hailed the 0.7L dirt compartment and moderately-sized 9.15-lb construction.
However, if you desire an, even more, portable handheld device, check out our Shark UltraCyclone Pet Pro+ review. The Vertex produced 0.51 kPa of suction during tests, removing an astounding 100% of the pet hair on bare floors and 93% on high-pile carpets.
Analysts from Wired praised its good maneuverability and bendable MultiFLEX wand. This vacuum removed 96% of the large debris on bare floors and 80% on low-pile carpets.
However, testers were disappointed with its high 83.2 dBA noise rating. If you need a quieter vacuum, check out the Shark ION W1 WANDVAC review. Additionally, they criticized its average 38-minute battery life.
ReasonS to Buy
Great performance on hard floors
Lightweight, maneuverable design
Outstanding pet hair cleaning on all floors
Anti-allergenic HEPA filter
LED headlights
Reason to Avoid
Mixed results on carpets
Poor battery life
High noise rating
Shark Vertex Lightweight Cordless Specs
Bagless
Yes
Bin Capacity
0.35 L
Brush Roll Shut-Off
No
Carpet Height Adjustments
–
Cleaning Path Width
10.63"
Compatible Floor Type
All floors, Carpet, Hard Floors
Cord Length
Unknown
Corded/Cordless
Cordless
Filter Type
HEPA, Washable
Hypoallergenic
Yes
Pet
Yes
Product Weight
9 lbs
Vacuum Type
Stick Vacuums
Wet And Dry Usage
No
All Specs
Test Results
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Bare Floor Performance (% of Debris Cleaned)
99.225
Carpet Performance (% of Debris Cleaned)
74.675
Pet Hair Performance (% of Debris Cleaned)
94
Noise Level (dB)
82
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The Shark Vertex Lightweight Cordless is a mid-range cordless stick vacuum released in 2020, promising powerful dirt pickup on both carpets and hard floors.
Featuring an…
The Shark Vertex Lightweight Cordless is a mid-range cordless stick vacuum released in 2020, promising powerful dirt pickup on both carpets and hard floors.
Featuring an effective floor head, this unit is effective, especially on hard floors. It has an anti-allergy HEPA filter that traps to 99.97% of the dirt particles down to 0.3 microns.
This device has a MultiFLEX wand and headlights that enhances cleaning under furniture. Read on to explore the features of the Shark Vertex Lightweight Cordless vacuum and see how it compares with the top-rated vacuum cleaners on the market today.
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With a battery life of 61 minutes, the Samsung Jet 90 Complete runs for much longer than the Shark Vertex Lightweight Cordless, which needs recharging…
With a battery life of 61 minutes, the Samsung Jet 90 Complete runs for much longer than the Shark Vertex Lightweight Cordless, which needs recharging after 38 minutes. In addition, the Samsung vacuum cleaner also performs much better on carpets, clearing 65% of the small debris on high-pile carpets compared to the 49% rate of the Shark Vertex Lightweight Cordless vacuum cleaner.
