Shark IZ862H Stratos Cordless Vacuum with Clean Sense IQ and Odor Neutralizer, DuoClean PowerFins HairPro, Includes Duster Crevice Tool & Anti-Allergen Brush, Up to 60 Minute Runtime, Ash Purple

Works like they say

Heavier than Dyson Stick. Need repetitive passes to pick up crumbs from kitchen floor. When debris detected, the motor kicks into high gear. Dust container easy to open and clean out. Very solid appliance.

I've waited several months to really form my opinion about this vacuum because I genuinely wanted to like it. I previously had a cordless Dyson that was pretty old and the battery life on it just couldn't last anymore than 30m on the lowest suction setting. With new Dysons being $700+ at the cheapest that was a hard pass. I thought this one would be a fantastic alternative.... WELL I was wrong. As a mom of littles the vacuum gets A LOT of use. I find the thing so annoying.. like who designed this?! The folding feature to prevent you from putting holes in the wall has just become another barrier to vacuuming.. I bend down and have to unfold the vacuum before use every time. The suction? Meh. It's great if you have a light load for it to vacuum up but with the amount of crumbs, dirt, leaves, etc. that are coming into the house the auto-adjust suction sucks. If you have to put it up to high suction the battery drains QUICKLY. Oh and charging the dang thing? You're options are to either store it near a wall outlet so it can stay plugged in when not in use or somehow remember to pull the battery out after each use and plug it in on the kitchen counter to charge. And the attachments? Yeah stored in a separate place because there's no central storage area near the vacuum so I have to go find the attachments in a separate cabinet and go through the clunkiness of changing them. Overall, it's a fine vacuum and it gets the job done but if you're a busy mom or just a frequent vacuumer in general the extra time spent with all these awkward, non-ergonomic "features" all in the name of being proud not to put a hole in the wall are just annoying. Oh and the scented air-freshner added to the vacuum is gross. We rarely use scented products (kids eczema) and out the gate that thing is super strong smelling. One month into using it and it just smells like you're intentionally trying to cover a bad smell. The vacuum doesn't work if remove it so that's fun. I find myself reaching for my giant chunky corded old school vacuum far more frequently because it's no slower than this cordless vacuum and at least I'm not on a time crunch for the battery dying. Really wishing I had just spent the mortgage on a Dyson instead of wasting the money on this thing.

First, my thoughts on the "Multiflex" feature: Pros: - It is easy enough to control with the hinge unlocked and can get under furniture that most vacuums cant without needing to bend over. This works very well. - It folds to be quite small and can be stowed easily. Cons: - It cannot stand upright on its own unless it is folded. This can be a minor nuisance if you want to pause mid-clean. In summary: It's not a gimmick. I find myself using this feature regularly and it works as advertised. Next, the battery: Pros: - Nothing in particular Cons: - Battery life leaves something to be desired, but it does vary on usage type. - Spare batteries are not readily available, and are very expensive. - No charging dock, just a lame wall wart. - Recharge time is 3 hours. In summary: With 60 minutes of runtime (at best, often less), 3 hours of charge time, and no convenient or affordable way to keep a fresh battery or two to swap to, this is a big downside that makes this vacuum poorly suited for whole house cleaning. Now for the "Clean Sense IQ": Pros: - Seems to do a good job of detecting and adjusting the power level - Display is useful for telling how much dirt remains embedded in rugs. Cons: - Only two modes of manual control, Eco of Full Power, but I haven't found myself needing to use the manual modes much. In summary: Not a gimmick either. More manual control wouldn't hurt, but it gets the job done. The "Duo Clean" rollers: Pros: - Seamlessly switching between hard floor and carpet/rug cleaning with no adjustments or parts swapping. - Does a good job of avoiding tangles, although I don't need to deal with very long hair. I mainly need to deal with endless pet hair and dirt/dust from a large dog. It handles both easily. - Slightly buffs hard floors. It won't replace mopping, but maybe you'll get away with doing it a little less often? Cons: - None so far In summary: Not a gimmick. Not much more to say. The Odor Neutralizer: Pros: - None Cons: - Another unnecessary consumable item In summary: A gimmick. Does it work... Maybe? But what problem is this actually solving? This is a lazy attempt to get people to buy $15 cartridge refills for a pointless feature. That said, you can safely ignore it I guess. Noise and Suction: Pros: - Suction is very strong. - Eco is pretty quiet. Cons: - Full power is pretty loud. In summary: Were it not for the short battery life, this vacuum could be strong enough to replace most upright wired vacuums. The dustbin: Pros: - Seals properly and holds the dust. What more can we expect? - Empties easily (also a con though, see below). Cons: - Projectile launches dust and debris, which can leave a cloud of dust. Only open it directly into your trash can, and perhaps consider doing so outside. - Very small, but that is perhaps to be expected of this type of vacuum. In summary: Not the strongest feature of the unit, but its par for the course. Attachments: Haven't used them yet, but the under appliance wand and dust brush seem nifty. Otherwise it looks standard fare. Does not include any way to store and organize these accessories though. Other thoughts: My unit had minor cosmetic flaws like some chipped/rubbed off paint. The unit softly locks in the upright position, which disables the rollers. This happens often when using the unit, and you need to pop it back into the unlocked position to continue cleaning. This is meant for when the unit is folded and stored to keep it from falling over, but it interferes with use and is a minor nuisance. TLDR: It is not perfect, but seems very good where it counts based on initial experiences. The biggest flaw is the battery life, but for smaller tasks it is a powerhouse. With a bit more polish and refinement this could be a perfect product, but it is still a solid option for it's category.

Working as advertised Battery life is short 10 to 15 minutes on max suction. Good enough for a 3 bedroom house though. 3 to 4 hour recharge time, not mentioned, or that I noticed. Not a big deal….