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The Shark IONFlex ultralight cordless vacuum weighs in at 8.7 pounds and does well on both hard floors and carpeting. Like the ION F80, the IONFlex features DuoClean technology, which utilizes two brushrolls to effectively clean a variety of different surfaces. The brushead also lights up to illuminate small particles in the vacuum’s path. The ION F80’s DuoClean technology provides rigorous deep cleaning, which makes switching between hardwood and carpet seamless. However, its self-propelling feature makes it harder to control on high pile carpets. Therefore, F80 works best on hard floors and low to mid-pile carpets.
The Shark Pet Cordless Stick Vacuum features deep-cleaning suction making it ideal for homes with pets. Nozzle technology includes a self-cleaning brush roll and powerfins engineered to pick dyson robot vacuum up more hair with no hair wrap (vs. Shark bristle nozzles). Its ultra-lightweight design and removable handheld vacuum add to its cordless convenience for floor-to-ceiling cleaning.
However, the Navigator’s lower price point does mean that it might not last as long as other options from Shark and will likely have to be replaced over time. Overall, we found Shark vacuums to be well within the normal volume range for a vacuum cleaner. In fact, if any of these vacuums is making an excessive amount of noise, it probably means that you should get it looked at.
This vacuum is lightweight and maneuverable, meaning you can clean cluttered areas for long periods with minimal fatigue. While you’ll have to pay more, it’s available with a ‘Home & Car Detail’ kit that includes a set of fine brushes and crevice tools to help clean tight spots. Your product’s model number is listed on the front cover of your instruction booklet.
Performance is superb on a wide range of surfaces, as it easily clears away debris on hard floors and low and high-pile carpet. It features two distinct surface settings, though they only change the speed of its brushroll and not the height of its floorhead, so it’s still liable to get stuck on rug tassels and thick carpeting. Fans of Shark swear by this DuoClean technology because it provides powerful suction and makes switching between hardwood floors and carpets as easy as the press of a button. That’s because there are two different types of motorized brushrolls, so you don’t need to change the floorhead when going from carpet to hardwood.
Even when stacked against other brands, we chose the ION F80 as one of the best cordless vacuums on the market today because of its extraordinary battery power. When up against similar models like the Miele Triflex HX1, the Shark ION F80 is able to hold its own with its impressive battery life. The F80 can run up to 80 minutes due to its two replaceable, rechargeable batteries. So it’s no surprise that it finds itself at the top of this list as well.