I have swapped my Kirby for this Shark model. The Kirby is wonderful but too heavy for me. The Shark is as good as my Kirby but much easier to handle and navigate. I love the fact that all filters are washable and donnot need to be replaced. I am glad to no longer have the expense of replacing bags and belts. I am a pet owner with 3 cats and a very large mix breed dog who sheds year round. I could fill a bag with his fur alone! Now all I have to do is dump the cannister. Much healthier environment since making the switch. I am also a lifelong asthmatic so this is real deal maker!

After about one month, I believe that this is the most powerful vacuum that I have ever had. It is bigger than my last shark (rotator) which was a wonderful machine also, but I burned the motor out because I didn't maintain the filters as I should have. I won't do that again. This one is very effective with good features for using it off the floor as well as rugs and hard surfaces. It is easier to break down into its smaller parts for above floor use, but I do wish that it had a longer hose and maybe an extension tube as my old rotator had. I wouldn't trade it, though. It is definitely a keeper!

Who would have thought a vacuum would bring happiness to my life? It does everything beautifully and powerfully! Easy to move around. Easy to empty. Easy to dust the drapes and baseboards. See all the dirt left by your other vacuums. I reached all the way under the big beds for the first time in years. Try it. You won't be disappointed...you will be ecstatic.

Product is just what was needed to pick up. Suction is great. For me, it was a little difficult putting together, however, once together it ran like a charm,

Love this vacuum! We gave great thought to this purchase. We had seen the exact vacuum at Lowe's for $349.00 and decided it was the one we wanted after testing out the floor model but we were not willing to pay that price! We decided to wait for a sale. My husband and I happened to be in Wal-Mart and decided to check if they had the same vacuum and how much. What a GREAT DEAL $259.00!!!! Compared to Lowe's we would save $90 so we bought it. 3 different ways you can use the vacuum...smart purchase.

This is the 2nd Shark vacuum cleaner I've purchased. The 1st one is still working, I bought this one because of the number of new added features. Such as I can detach the canister and use the vacuum on stairs, under tables & chairs, in tight spots where an attached canister would prevent me from accessing easily. The main vacuum roller has a bright LED light, which allows me to see and catch spots where I would normally miss. When I use the wand feature, there is also a bright LED light. This is extremely helpful when trying to clean tight narrow spots. The LED light helps me see areas that I would normally miss, if there was no light or low light.

Excellent!! Better then I thought it would be!! I was speechless when I used it! And ask anyone, it takes a lot to make me speechless!!

Rather an odd story here. Bought three rooms of Mohawk Smart Strand carpeting and my Dyson and old Shark wouldn't work with it. Just impossible to move it -- stuck! (After googling on internet and finding someone else with this problem that drilled holes in front of his vacuum we did this to the old Shark and it did work allowing more air flow I guess). Just not comfortable with this and felt we may harm carpeting and void any carpet warranty. Come to find out that older vacuums are not compatible with the new carpet fibers (carpet companies and sellers should disclose this but buyer beware). Did call Mohawk and they gave us names and model numbers of recommended vacuums. Some ranging in the $800 dollar area and having to purchase bags as well. I prefer bagless. Because of price of bags and not being in stock when I need them. This Shark NV650 works!!! And is on the recommended list!!! Walmart is the only place we could find this model so if you are having a problem similar to ours, buy it. Like machine too. Will be able to vac under beds now too with the lift off design. Very happy. Rather a long story here but it had to be told. Sounds far fetched but one just can't make this stuff up.

We love our new Shark vac -- with a heads up -- the "high carpet" setting does NOT work on really thick, high shag carpeting/area rugs, BUT the wood floor setting does the job just fine! :) We originally purchased a Shark at the urging of our housecleaner, whose job it is to clean homes every day all day long. We figured she knew her stuff, 'cuz she is really good at it & had been cleaning for us over a year when she recommended it to us! We did have an Oreck, which we LOVED for over 25 years (so light & powerful all at once!), yet we pulled up our carpets to expose beautiful wood flooring throughout our 1956 built home & found our Oreck simply would not vacuum the thick shag area rugs we put down in a couple spaces. So, the one thing we were most excited about was the ability of the Shark to tackle our new "high shag" area rug -- this did end up happening, yet NOT on the High Carpet setting, which is the one we figured it would work on (go figure?) -- only on the wood floor setting. Since we also have the wood floors exposed through most of our home now, we figured this is a win-win, just surprised to find the "high" carpet setting on the vac was not the way to go. We also really enjoy the way the Shark pulls itself across the floors -- it's really magical & way less wear & tear on our aging shoulders (we're 54!). There are a few more parts than we would like, but once we figured out all the ins/outs/ups/downs, we prefer it now, as it can virtually do any area, including the furniture, curtains, windosills, etc, with the pull-a-way part (or whatever they call it?! ha!)! Also, as a plus, we recently rescued a Husky/terrier mix of a dog & he does some shedding for sure. This vacuum has handled all his shedding, no problema. Just be sure to empty out your cylinder each time you use it (both ways - read the instructions & you'll see what I'm talking about!) & you'll be good to go! :)

Easy to assemble and use. Works well on my plush, high-pile carpet. None of the other "name brand" vacuum cleaners that I tried would function properly on my carpet. My hat's off to Shark for providing this wonderful product to the marketrplace.