Shark
Safe pickPicked by RTINGS and Tom's Guide, for far less than Dyson
- For
- Most homes, cordless or corded
- Watch out
- Takes more passes than Dyson on heavy pet hair
- Top pick
Shark PowerPro Flex Reveal Plus (IZ382H)
$200–380From today's sale price to full list price on the brand's own store.
- For
- Everyday cleaning, including under furniture
- Why this one
- RTINGS's mid-range Shark pick; the wand bends to reach under furniture
Shark Pet Cordless Stick (IX141)
$180–300From today's sale price to full list price on the brand's own store.
- For
- Pet owners who also want a handheld vacuum
- Why this one
- RTINGS's budget Shark pick; the handheld part detaches for sofas and stairs
Shark Stratos Upright (AZ3002)
$265–530From today's sale price to full list price on the brand's own store.
- For
- Thick carpets and pet hair, without a battery
- Why this one
- Tom's Guide's corded pick for deep carpets; heavy at 17 pounds
Sources and verification
Products last verified Nov 2026.
- RTINGS: The 5 Best Vacuum Cleaners of 2026 (118 vacuums bought and tested, updated October 2026) (opens in new tab) · Tested review · checked Oct 2026
- RTINGS: The 4 Best Shark Vacuums of 2026 (opens in new tab) · Tested review · checked Oct 2026
- Tom's Guide: Best vacuum cleaners 2026 (updated August 2026) (opens in new tab) · Tested review · checked Oct 2026
- Shark: PowerPro Flex Reveal Plus Cordless Vacuum (IZ382H) (opens in new tab) · Official source · checked Oct 2026
- Shark: Pet Cordless Stick Vacuum (IX141) (opens in new tab) · Official source · checked Oct 2026
- Shark: Stratos Upright Vacuum (AZ3002) (opens in new tab) · Official source · checked Oct 2026