Top 10 Shark Stick Vacuums
for June 2023

The Shark Rocket Pet Plus Corded Stick Vacuum is an all-around great vacuum, especially for pet owners, thanks to its lightweight design, easy maneuverability, and powerful suction. The vacuum is lightweight, so it's easy to carry, and it is easy to maneuver around furniture and under furniture. The vacuum's design is unobtrusive, so it won't bother your pets, and it comes with a pet multi-tool to remove pet hair from upholstery and stairs. The vacuum's suction power is also excellent, especially on carpet, and on hard floors, it can clean up pet hair, food crumbs, and other debris. The vacuum's suction power is also excellent, especially on carpet, and on hard floors, it can clean up pet hair, food crumbs, and other debris. The battery is rechargeable, so it will save you money on replacement batteries, and the charger is compact and easy to store. The vacuum's LED headlights are bright, so you'll easily see dirt and debris, and the handheld vacuum includes a crevice tool and pet tool. The vacuum comes with a 30-day money-back guarantee, so if you're not satisfied with the vacuum, you can return it.

The Shark HV302 Rocket Pet Corded Stick Vacuum is a great cordless stick vacuum for pet hair, and it's especially impressive at picking up pet hair, which tends to be stubborn and stickier. The stick vacuum is lightweight and maneuverable, and it's much easier to use than a regular cordless vacuum. It's simple to switch between cleaning modes, and switching between carpet and hard floor cleaning is quick and easy. The HV302 comes with several convenient cleaning attachments, including a crevice tool and a pet vacuum, as well as a wall charger and a long flex hose, so you can clean those hard-to-reach areas, such as under furniture and appliances, without taking up too much space. The Shark HV302 is also versatile: In addition to being able to transform from a stick vacuum to a handheld vacuum, the HV302 is lightweight enough to clean up stairs without tiring you out. It's quiet, too, so you won't wake up the neighbors. The Shark HV302 also picks up small particles of dirt, so it's a good choice for cleaning a carpet, too.

The Shark ZS362 Apex stick vacuum is equal parts power and portability. It's one of the lightest cordless stick vacuums, yet is powerful enough to pick up both loose and embedded debris. The vacuum is powered using lithium ion batteries, so it's fairly lightweight (about 4 pounds), and the battery charge lasts for up to 40 minutes of continuous use. The vacuum's 20-inch retractable cord is long enough to reach most hard-to-reach areas and is long enough to wrap under furniture, but the stick vacuum's relatively long length (46.4 inches) makes it harder to maneuver around furniture and under low shelves than it is with shorter vacuums. But that's a minor complaint; the stick vacuum's long length makes it easier to clean floors, and this vacuum's lightweight design makes it easy to maneuver. The vacuum's 1.25-horsepower motor is powerful enough to pick up both loose and embedded dirt; it proved particularly adept at picking up dog hair. The vacuum's DuoClean technology features a detachable pre-motorized brushroll and a motorized brushroll. The pre-motorized brushroll is great for picking up pet hair and debris from carpeting and rugs. The motorized brushroll, meanwhile, is perfect for cleaning bare floors. The vacuum's 12-inch cleaning path is long enough to pick up both pet hair and embedded dirt, and its self-adjusting nozzle automatically adjusts to clean different floor surfaces. The vacuum's Crevice Tool, Pet Multi-Tool, and Precision Duster are also useful tools. The Crevice Tool helps you pick up pet hair and debris from rugs and carpets. The Pet Multi-Tool helps you pick up pet hair, debris, and pet fur from sofas, chairs, and beds. The Precision Duster lets you deal with hard-to-reach dirt and dust.

The Shark WANDVAC System WS632 is our top pick for the best cordless stick vacuum. Its powerful, lightweight, and cordless design make it ideal for cleaning hard-to-reach places such as stairs and upholstery, and its Boost Mode makes it perfect for tougher jobs. The suction is powerful enough to pick up dust from textiles and hard floors, and it has a 6.4 AH battery that lasts up to 30 minutes of cleaning. The WANDVAC System also includes two useful accessories: a dusting brush for hard-to-reach places and a crevice tool. The dust cup is translucent, so you can easily see when it needs emptying, and its collapsible design makes it easy to store away. The charging dock is also quite useful, as it charges both the vacuum and the included battery simultaneously.

The Shark Vertex Ultralight Corded Stick is a convenient, maneuverable stick vacuum that's perfect for quick cleanups, especially if you have pets. The Shark Vertex Ultralight Corded Stick is lightweight and easy to use, and its 3-in-1 design allows you to perform a range of tasks. The vacuum's pet power brush and crevice tool are integrated into the vacuum's head, so you won't lose them. The vacuum's on-off button is also on the handle, so you can easily control the vacuum without getting up. The Shark Vertex Ultralight Corded Stick also has a handy onboard storage clip, so you can keep your vacuum handy when you're not using it. The vacuum's suction power is great, and the vacuum's headlights are bright enough to reveal dust and debris, even on dark floors. The vacuum's suction power is great, and the vacuum's headlights are bright enough to reveal dust and debris, even on dark floors. The vacuum's crevice tool was too small to clean around our baseboards, and it also didn't pick up hair very well. The vacuum's self-clean feature is also a bit slow. The vacuum's bristles on the pet power brush were too short, so it got stuck on a lot of pet hair. The vacuum's 6-foot-long power cord doesn't reach very far, so the vacuum's length limits its cleaning range. The vacuum is too heavy to be portable. The vacuum's 6-foot-long power cord doesn't reach very far, so the vacuum's length limits its cleaning range. The vacuum's head collects a lot of dust, so you have to empty it quickly. The vacuum's 6-foot-long power cord doesn't reach very far, so the vacuum's length limits its cleaning range.

The Shark Rocket Pro Lightweight Cordless Stick Vacuum is the niftiest, lightest, and easiest to use stick vacuum we've tested. It's powered by a powerful, rechargeable 16.8V lithium-ion battery, and the battery has more than enough run-time for a whole-home cleaning, even in our tests on carpet and bare floors. The Rocket Pro is light, versatile, and maneuverable, and it comes with an excellent multi-flex wand that bends up, down, and around furniture, and has built-in attachments for dusting, cleaning pet hair, and car cleaning. The Rocket Pro's brushroll is self-cleansing, and its 3-stage filtration system helps prevent dust and dirt from building up inside the vacuum. The Rocket Pro's swiveling, 60° nose cone makes it easy to clean under furniture, and the wide mouth makes deep cleaning easy, too. The Rocket Pro is more expensive than our other picks, but it's the best cordless stick vacuum we've ever tested, and it's the only stick vacuum we recommend.

The Shark Rocket Pet Pro is one of the most versatile, powerful, and portable cordless handheld vacuums we've tested, and it can handle virtually anything you throw at it. Its dirt engage technology removes deeply embedded debris from carpets, while the direct-engage feature helps you navigate bare floors, and its HEPA filter captures dust mites and pet dander. The Rocket Pro also features three cleaning modes to choose from: regular, pet, and turbo. The regular cleaning mode is powerful enough to clean up most messes, but it's the turbo mode that really shines. It's able to pick up pet hair, dust, and crumbs, and it's impressively quiet, so it's perfect for cleaning around your pets when they're sleeping. The Rocket Pro has a strong suction, but it's slightly weaker on bare floors than on our top overall pick, the Dyson V7. The Rocket Pro is also slightly heavier, and its battery charges slowly. But it packs a ton of power into a compact, lightweight package, and it's well worth the money.

The SharkNinja HV301 is a lightweight stick vacuum that handles both bare floors and carpets well. It's cordless, so it's perfect for cleaning stairs and hard to reach places. The included flex dusting brush makes quick work out of pet hair and light dirt, and the dusting brush can be detached and used as a crevice tool. The HV301 has an 80-minute battery life, which is better than many cordless stick vacuums, and the battery recharges quickly. The suction power is good, and it's hard to push this vacuum around; it will stay put wherever you aim it. The HV301's 1,600-watt motor is powerful enough to clean a carpet, and it's quiet enough to use while watching TV. The vacuum comes with 16 attachments, including dusting brushes, upholstery brushes, a crevice tool, a turbo brush, and a pet hair brush. The HV301 is versatile enough that you should be able to clean most any surface in your home with it. The HV301 is rechargeable, so it's battery-free and cord-free. The vacuum is also lightweight, which makes it easy to carry. The HV301 comes with a 1-year warranty.

The Shark Rocket Lightweight Cordless Stick Vacuum (IX141) is a worthy upgrade from the Shark Rocket Ultra-Lightweight Cordless Stick Vacuum (IX122). The Shark Rocket Lightweight Cordless Stick Vacuum (IX141) is lighter and easier to lift, and it powers through dirt, debris, pet hair, and tough messes on carpet and bare floors. The Shark Rocket Lightweight Cordless Stick Vacuum (IX141) has a powerful suction and Dirt Engage technology, which removes deeply embedded debris on carpet and by directly engaging bare floors. The Shark Rocket Lightweight Cordless Stick Vacuum (IX141) comes with a multiFLEX wand that bends for under-furniture reach, and folds for compact, self-standing storage. The Shark Rocket Lightweight Cordless Stick Vacuum (IX141) has a removable handheld vacuum that is great for cleaning stairs and ceilings, as well as a telescoping wand. The Shark Rocket Lightweight Cordless Stick Vacuum (IX141) has 40 minutes of runtime in Standard mode, measured at the hand vacuum. The Shark Rocket Lightweight Cordless Stick Vacuum (IX141) has 10 minutes of runtime in Boost mode, measured at the hand vacuum. The Shark Rocket Lightweight Cordless Stick Vacuum (IX141) has 10 minutes of runtime in Boost+ mode, measured at the hand vacuum. The Shark Rocket Lightweight Cordless Stick Vacuum (IX141) has 7.5lbs of total weight. The Shark Rocket Lightweight Cordless Stick Vacuum (IX141) has 1.75lbs of total weight with the battery installed, and 8lbs of total weight without the battery installed.

The Shark HS152AMZ Corded Stick Vacuum is our favorite cordless stick vacuum, and it's easy to see why. The lightweight design makes it easy to move around, and the powerful suction makes it easy to pick up dog hair, cat hair, and dust. The vacuum's 30-minute run time makes it a good choice for quick cleanups, and it's ideal for small- to medium-sized rooms. It's also light enough to carry upstairs, and its detachable dust cup makes emptying it simple. The the vacuum's swivel steering and LED headlights make it easy to maneuver around furniture, and its multi-tool and crevice tools make it a versatile cleaning tool. The vacuum's biggest weakness is its runtime, which is shorter than many corded stick vacuums. The vacuum is also underpowered for deep cleaning carpets and larger areas. For deep cleaning carpets, you'll want a more powerful stick vacuum. But for most light cleaning jobs, the Shark HS152AMZ Corded Stick Vacuum is our favorite cordless stick vacuum.