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!