AZ2002 Vertex Powered Lift-Away Upright Vacuum with DuoClean PowerFins, Self-Cleaning Brushroll, Large Dust Cup, Pet Crevice Tool, Dusting Brush & Power Brush, Silver/Rose Gold

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.

This is by far and away the absolute best vacuum I have ever used, let alone owned. For context, I have 2 dogs that together, leave enough doggy glitter around the house each day that one might think dust bunnies are real animals. I also live in a state with red dirt and I have allergies to everything that was every created on this great big round planet. That being said, I spent a lot of time researching the best non-commercial use vacuum that would accommodate our dander and dust heavy lifestyle. I could not have made a better choice. The suction on this is incredible. I had JUST vacuumed my closet with my old vacuum earlier that day and proceeded to vacuum it with my new vacuum, and it felt like a new floor. Also, with the filters in the vacuum, I suddenly was rid of a doggy odor I didn't even realize was there. It was actually unbelievable. Anyone around me for the following 2 weeks could not escape my raving about this vacuum. It was in that moment that I also realized I was getting old because I was excited about a vacuum, but that's beside the point. It's incredibly easy to use, lightweight and easily maneuvers around toys, chair legs and under furniture. I have used it on tile, high pile carpet, low pile rugs and even cowhide (I know, I know, I'm not supposed to vacuum it but just ignore that part). It has an auto shutoff on the spinning part if you accidentally start sucking up something like an upturned rug corner or, I dunno, the boho curtains with the little tassels you just had to buy in extra long length so they drag on the floor. I can say with 100% certainty that this is one of the best if not the best vacuum on the market that is relatively affordable while still being a powerhouse without breaking the bank. If you need a vacuum, look no further. Trust me, I did the research, this is a must buy!!

I’ve had this vacuum for exactly 2 weeks. I use it nearly daily, sometimes twice a day. No pets, but a handful of small children that like to leave a trail of crumbs. We also have had a revolving door of visitors in this timeframe. Based on the other reviews, I was expecting some sort of miracle machine. Maybe my expectations in general are too high, but I give this 5 stars merely because it meets my minimum standards for what I expect out of a household vacuum. It has great suction. It’s pretty much bringing our carpet back to life. Our old vacuum still works (so I thought) but was definitely dying (purple shark idk actual version, I loved it for 8+ years, it took many beatings, survived many cross country military moves well). As an experiment today (2 weeks post purchase), I vacuumed our living room entirely with our old purple vacuum and then immediately again with this new version. Pictured is what our old vacuum left over for our new version to pick up. Clearly, this one out ranks our old, beat up friend by a mile. I cannot vacuum small rugs with this without getting it clogged, it’s too strong in any of the settings. This new one is doing some serious work for us. Again, maybe I’m expecting too much, but this is just what I imagine a well made vacuum—especially at this price—to do. Also pictured are the rollers. I have not cleaned them at all, and they look fresh out of the box. No pet hair in the house, but my daughter and I have long hair. Plus like I said, we’ve also had many guests, so it’s been tested. The attachments are fine. Both standard attachments fit perfectly on the bottom as seen in the last picture, so I don’t get the upset in the other reviews on this aspect. I don’t like the location, I prefer them near the handle since I do use them very often. This I can get over though. Only had one fall off once, but that was due to me bumping it. I do like the long, narrow attachment better than the old version. The brush is an adjustment. It’s larger than the old standard ones. It does also pop off the hose frequently which is frustrating. I’m still getting used to it, but I’m sure it’ll be a non-issue within the next couple of weeks. I don’t think the size is really any better or worse than the old one. The extra mini roller attachment is just ok. It kinda works, not as well as I’d like. Maybe I need to keep using it to get better with it. There’s no spot on the vacuum to store it, so it’s basically nonexistent in my mind. The longer cord is also taking a bit to get used to with handling it, but overall I do very much appreciate the additional length. The canister does seem a tad smaller, but for the results, I don’t mind. Pops on and off easily, opens easily to dump. With this design, no hair or stings get tangled up in there, so I haven’t needed to stick my hand or a tool in it to fully clear it out. Absolutely an improvement. LOVE that the power button is on the handle. It’s very smooth with adjusting the settings even while running. The bare floor setting actually works and doesn’t just send things flying in every direction. It is on the heavier side, but I disagree with the other review that says this is too much for an average person to have. This vacuum works like a standard home vacuum should. It has a few flaws that can be overlooked, but I would much rather pay an extra $100 for this than buy a lighter, less effective vacuum. Unfortunate it’s this pricey, but as someone that finds this incredibly expensive, I’m seeing that you get what you pay for with this one. It was hard to push confirm on this order, but I’d say overall it’s worth it given the current vacuum market.

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.

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.

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.

I can't tell you how many different vacuums I have tried over the years and none of them would keep their good suction after a few uses. The Shark AZ2002 does not have that problem. It picks up all of our cat hair and other stuff on the floor. It is a beast but easy to maneuver around. It isn't that noisy but it is a little on the heavy side and it has a powerful frontward motion. I am very happy with it.

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.

La mejor aspiradora que he tenido. Es súper potente, de verdad que no encontraras nada igual en ninguna otra aspiradora vertical. Tengo además dos roombas para el trabajo diario. Pero la Shark Vertex se lleva todos los honores en los trabajos más difíciles, desde aspirar brillantina y arena hasta cereal y croquetas de perro. Y aunque es un poco pesada nada se le compara a la hora de succionar todo a su paso. 100% recomendada.

I have owned this vacuum now for over three years. I live with two Labs that shed contently and need to vacuum daily. I have owned at least seven different vacs over the past 40 years always living with multiple dogs. This vac has outperformed all the vacuums that I have used. It is so well engineered and thoughtfully put together. The suction is incredible the rollers never get bunged up or clogged with hair. The ease of removing the main body from the business end of the vac allows for easy access to under furniture or use on stairs, not to mention the extra reach from the power plug that is obtained at least 5more feet. Clean out is a breeze with the trap door on the bin and the additional top door opening. It is such a good vacuum that I purchased one as a bonus for my G.M. when she mentioned she was looking for a vacuum. Although the cost is more than a lot of vacs but not as munch as the cordless hyped alternatives under the "D****" brand. Buy this vac you will not regret it.

Muy buena compra ! Al principio dude de logrará aspirar los pelos de mi mascota por ser de batería, pero resultó ser potente y la batería dura bastante ! Excelente compra !

I just reviewed this yesterday, I immediately vacuumed my carpet that I had LITERALLY just vacuumed like 2 hrs prior and the dust that this thing sucked up was amazing and disgusting all at the same time! Works great on both our hardwood & carpet, I love how I can just manoeuvre from one to the other without having to change the head. The extension wand and removable container make it so easy for me to vacuum everything!

My house has a built-in system. I thought it was good until I powered up the Shark. On a recently vacuumed carpet, this unit filled up quickly with hidden dirt. I have a Lab, and this unit can pull dog hair that the other vacuum missed. It is easy to empty and easy to clean the collection canister with warm soapy water. The power bar and high suction can make small area rug corners a bit of a challenge, but that is the case with most vacuums.