Shark IZ163H Pet Plus Cordless Stick Vacuum with Self-Cleaning Brushroll, PowerFins, MultiFLEX, Crevice Tool & Pet Multi-Tool, 40-min Runtime, Raspberry

Our house is roughly 2/3 carpet and 1/3 hardwood floors. We also have two cats (certainly not nearly enough to be considered overrun, even less a feline rescue home), and those two little darlings track litter. Lots of litter. Between times hauling out our heavy vacuum, I’ve been using a cordless car vac to collect all the little white grains of litter off of the hardwood. Well, our daughter-in-law recently visited, saw me with the car vac (immediately took over), and enthusiastically recommended this cordless Shark upright. She extolled how great it is in cleaning floors, how I’d love the cordless feature, and how much better it would be for me to not be using the car vac. She was absolutely correct. I love this vacuum! It’s quiet, holds its charge for roughly 40-45 minutes, is easy to maneuver, and most important, takes care of all the kitty litter along with dust and cat hairs. The rotating blades are very efficient and seemingly act to leave the floors looking like they’ve been polished. It’s not exactly what I’d call lightweight , but it’s not too burdensome. It took me awhile to study the manual (which was easy to print off the internet), but the various attachments, filters, and modes of operation are pretty much intuitive. I’ve found I can do the entire hardwood floors 3X on one charge, and I’ve easily taken apart and cleaned the bin and filters each time the vacuum has needed recharging. Based on the manual, that frequency is unnecessary, but I like to keep the vacuum as clean as possible. I have only two minor complaints which do not detract from the 5 star rating: 1) I wish the battery charge indicator light were placed on top rather than on the side so that it’d be easy to glance at while the vacuum is in use. As it is, I know generally when I’m close to running out of power, but the end has also come as a surprise (and it always comes without warning). A visible, low power warning light would be helpful in timing more closely what specific areas to clean first; and 2) the HEPA filter doesn’t lift out on ours. The instructions I read and the Shark Company video I watched—along with other videos—show it just lifting out easily. Ours is clearly not moving. It doesn’t appear by any stretch as if it’s put in crooked, but it’s not budging. I figure when the time comes for cleaning it, I’ll have to take it to a vacuum repair shop, as I’m not about to force it loose. BTW, I’ve not used this vacuum on carpets. I know it’s supposed to work well on any flooring, but our carpets have a deep pile and I figure the Shark would lose power quickly in that environment plus the standard upright vacuum we have does an excellent job. The Shark has its established niche in my cleaning routine and it’s a very welcome addition!

You can adjust this amazing vacuum so that you can reach difficult areas to clean such as under a bed, etc. Seeing as it is charging when not being used, while you are cleaning there is no cord limiting your mobility. I am delighted with this purchase.

We bought this vacuum in 2021 - over 5 years ago at the time of writing this. Performs like it did the day we got it. I’m just now seeing signs that the battery is wearing down. Though, it’ll still stay charged for a week or so with me spot vacuuming all week. I’ve replaced filters and cleaned regularly. I usually get something stuck when I vacuum the kids’ playroom and it’s very easy to get apart and clean out. I don’t have an issue on my hardwood floors, my rugs, or the carpet in the bedroom. Considering it’s been running fine for 5 years, I’d say it’s well worth the money.

Finally found a vacuum tgat actually picks up all the fur no matter the type of flooring ( carpet or bare floor) AND no fur gets stuck in brushes AND no fighting with a cord. Love it! Battery could kast longer ( max 30 mins) but ok for my needs. Also like the flexible wand to get under furniture. Comparable to corded vacuum in terms of suction power. Nothing bad to say about this Shark aside from battery life and it's a little top heavy.

UPDATE 04/26/2025: I'm changing my initial review from 5 to 4 stars. It's been a couple of years now and I continue to use this vacuum on a daily basis. The battery continues to work great and the suction is still good. I periodically clean the dirt canister as well as the rolling brush. While the canister is fairly easy to clean, the rolling brush is a huge pain. You can't remove the rolling brush to properly clean the cover around it, which leads to dirt/debris buildup. I've tried several different long, skinny cleaning tools to get all the dirt but it's seriously impossible to get it all. And if you use any type of cleaner or water while trying to clean the cover you not only get dirt buildup but mud as well. A vacuum at this price should not have this problem. ORIGINAL REVIEW: I've never spent over $300 on a vaccum before, the most I've ever spent was just over $100. After my dirt devil stopped working recently I decided it was time to invest in a worthwhile vacuum that wouldn't stop working in six months time. I've never owned a Shark product before but have consistently heard positive things about their products over the years. Most of the online reviews were positive and this particular model has all the features that I was looking for. I really do encourage everyone to read through the instruction guide/product manual prior to using the vacuum for the first time. It's important to know the proper way to clean and use each part of the vacuum. Proper maintenance can make all the difference in extending the life of the vacuum. The vacuum was a breeze to put together. Each piece easily locks into place without having to push hard. It was pretty straightforward for me but the included manual does an excellent job of showing how to connect all the parts. It came with two smaller extension pieces which are both extremely easy to place on and remove. I'm not a huge fan of the brush extension piece. I used it on my couch cushions to vacuum up small crumbs and debris but the suction on the brush extension is so weak that it barely picked up any of it. I do want to point out that this is ONLY the suction when you're using the brush extension. The suction on the main vacuum parts is AMAZING. I live in a tiny, two bedroom apartment that has high traffic. The amount of dirt and debris brought inside from our unpaved, dirt driveway is disgusting....so much so that I'm often vacuuming 2-5 times daily. The bedrooms are both carpeted but there's also hardwood and linolium like flooring. I am so impressed with the way this vacuum gets all the dirt and dust off my kitchen floor (as well as my entrymat.) I'm EVEN MORE impressed with the way this vacuum cleans my low carpeting. I keep my apartment pretty tidy and was using my old dirt devil to vacuum the two carpeted rooms on a daily basis, so I didn't expect much when I first tried this out on the carpet in my small bedroom. The amount of dust and dirt that this got out was enough to fill the debris cannister (not packed full.) Since then I've vacuumed over the entire carpet in my room 2-3 times, each time with the same result. It's GROSS how much my old vacuum left behind. You can't visibley see the dust and dirt on the carpeting so it was quite a shock. Emptying the debris cannister is super easy, though you do have to detach the top, handheld portion of the vacuum in order to do it. I love how it literally pops open with the push of a button. I read in other reviews how some people have had issues with their debris cannister opening unexpectedly or not being able to detach it properly when it comes time to rinse it out, but nothing like that has ever happened to me. The battery life has been great. Fully charged I can vacuum my entire apartment (kitchen, livingroom and two bedrooms) and still have some battery power leftover. It comes with a charging cord which easily plugs into the top of the vacuum or there's also the option of removing the battery from the vacuum entirely and just plugging the battery into the cord. In order to stand upright without falling over you have to sort of fold the vacuum in half, which may sound like it's a hassle (it was a concern of mine prior to purchasing) but it's actually really simple. Straight out of the box the vacuum comes labeled with small stickers (easily removed without leaving any residue) that easily explain the function of each button or gadget. This was extremely helpful for me in the first couple of days when I was still learning how to manuever and operate the vacuum. Once I got the hang of things I just peeled the stickers off but you could leave them on if you choose. I've owned this vacuum for less than a month so I'll have to wait and see how it holds up in the future. Will update review as needed, but from what I've seen so far I don't believe I have much to worry about. UPDATE - JULY 2023: I've been using this vacuum daily since purchasing it in February and I'm still just as impressed as I was in the beginning. Cleaning it has been so easy. The only thing that bothers me in regards to cleaning it is you're unable to detach the rolling brush to clean it properly. You're still able to wipe it off but since it doesn't come out it makes it impossible to clean the plastic cover which gets caked with dirt. After 5 months of regular use the suction is still as powerful as it was on day one. The lights on the bottom are helpful for seeing dust and debris that I would have otherwise missed. This vacuum is incredible!