I have this exact model only 10+years old. We needed an upgrade bc we have a new dog and I vacuumed the basement and it was a bit stinky. I did my research and I kept coming back to wanting my vacuum just newer. This one is great. I think it's 100% lighter than the older version. There are a few things I wish didn't change like button placement and the wind up but overall this thing is super powerful, cleans what we assumed was clean and is actually propelling which makes things easier. Again it's powerful so if you're not prepared for the propel it does jolt you a bit. I love it and I'm really happy with it.

Disappointed - Previous Lift Away was a true Lift Away as you could detatch and use the power head. that was the ENTIRE pont of the feature. not with this new model. Suction is great but without an overide relief valve, even hard floor setting is too much for Ruggable type two-piece rugs

I gave this a 4 because the first time I tried it, I broke it. The user manual states don't run over the cord as it will slice it . Of course that makes sense. This vacuum has an extra long power cord which usually would be a plus except, the Rug mode has a strong power assist that causes the vacuum to lunge forward. As I was trying to get the power cord out of the way the vacuum lunged forward, caught the cord and sliced it. Devastated. My last vacuum was 25 years old so I was pretty proud of this new Shark. For the short time I had it -it was amazing. I vacuumed over a rug, that I had vacuumed the day before and was shocked at how much the Shark pulled out. I had forgotten how bright that rug really was. So, if you buy this , Just one tip- make sure your power cord is up and out of the way before changing the suction mode to Rug or Auto Detect.

It's a great vacuum cleaner, but the roll brush doesn't hold up to twice a day vacuum cleaner as they come out of their slots. The brushes looks like I'm gonna need to buy a new head or try to replace the strips on the roll brush

Shark sent a replacement sweeper for our one-year-old Shark which had malfunctioned. Shark sent a new replacement, what a great company that stands by their products!

I am super disappointed in this vacuum. I have two German Shepards and this vacuum just can’t seem to handle their hair. I do not have any carpet in my home, only hard flooring, and the vacuum continues to get jammed and hair gets built up and stuck in the roller. I have to take it apart often to keep that area clear. The chord on the vacuum is also way too short. I’ve always had Dysons and wanted to give Shark a try, but I feel like I’ve made a mistake.

I haven’t been able to use every feature of it but all the features I have used have worked out great. The power of the vacuum is fantastic and to me it is pretty lightweight. I vacuumed a room after it had been vacuumed, not very long ago, with another vacuum and it picked up so much more.

I Love Shark vacuums and with 2 goldens I NEED a great vacuum. Although I love this vacuum the design flaw is that it should lift away like the stratos (which I had prior to this vacuum) so that you can easily get under furniture. I honestly thought it did which is why I bought this one instead of another stratos but that was my fault for not researching better.

I used to sharpen Apex for The Last 5 Years and the powerhead on it went bad of course sharp never has parts to fix their vacuum cleaners because they just want to sell you another one okay I accepted that I've dealt with Dyson they suck they get on carpet and they just get bogged down you got to turn it off pull it backwards this one this detect Pro that I bought does that sum and I don't really like to detect part cuz when I use that then I'll get into my vacuum cleaner sometimes it'll start shaking and kind of jumping a little bit my simple Apex was good NOT REALLY HAPPY WITH IT MAYBE I SHOULD HAVE WENT WITH STRATOS DUOROLL

I have 6 dogs. Large ones. Was really excited to see the great reviews on this vacuum. Well I have owned it less than a month and the front roller is totally clogged up!! I dont put it on bare floors all the time to (hopefully) help with German Shepherd and Golden Retriever hair, but this failed miserably. :( I do vacuum every day. Have to, this is crazy. Now I am paying for a vacuum that doesnt do what I needed to do.