I really LOVE this vacuum for many reasons and I have some dislikes about it as well. Pros: the lift away allows you to get under beds and dressers that are high enough off the ground. The 2 different wands are great for multipurpose uses. The cord on this one is longer then the others reaching farther. The new self cleaning rolling brush is 100 times better then the last one with a lot of bristles, saves me time cleaning out the rolling brush bar. The bagless canister is always a bonus as well. The washable filter is great too! Comes with a stair attachment and a crevice tool. Cons: The wand, when you use it against trim and crevice tools- leaves marks on trim. So I have to be very careful when doing this which I never had concern with with my other Shark vacuum of same APEX. Another con is that I wish it came with replacement filters of both the inside and the bottom. I clean residential homes and it holds up great to my use, you have to really maintain this vacuum to get a long life out of it. But this is my favorite vacuum!!!

So far very happy with the performance of the Shark Apex, easy to assemble and does a great job on the carpet, rugs and wood floors. Only thing I don't like is the tools and their storage - the 2 tools are pretty cheap for an expensive vac and the place to store them on the vac is horrible, they don't stay attached and fall off.

very good machine but the garbage dispenser broke and today I have to hold it with a tape a

I LOVE this vacuum! It works beautiful in carpet and on my wood and tile floors!!! Have had many Sharks and this one is the best yet! It is a bit heavy but worth it! Love the light on the head even when not attached to the vacuum!

I've actually owned 3 of this model. My mom was visiting and loved it so mucho I gave her mine, and I gave my 2nd away to a friend who liked it and was in need of a vacuum. My mom has had hers for nearly 3 years, my friend for 1, and they have had zero issues. I recently bought this model on sale, which was a steal. Great suction, easily maneuvers around or under furniture, and the lift away technology which turns the upright into a hand held cannister is great for stairs and under the bed. Would never own another brand at this point.