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Shark Vertex Pro Lightweight [IZ662H, IZ682H] Vacuum Review

Tested using Methodology v1.2
Reviewed Sep 22, 2021 at 10:21 am
Latest change: Test bench update Dec 14, 2023 at 11:24 am
Shark Vertex Pro Lightweight [IZ662H, IZ682H] Picture
8.0
Bare Floor
7.5
Low-Pile Carpet
8.0
High-Pile Carpet
7.7
Pets
8.6
Stairs
7.8
Cars
5.9
Workshop

The Shark Vertex Pro Lightweight is a cordless stick/handheld vacuum. It's relatively lightweight, highly maneuverable, and has decent battery performance. It also delivers fantastic performance on bare floors and does a great job clearing debris on high-pile carpets. That said, it can sometimes struggle with clearing fine debris, like baking soda, on low-pile carpets, it lacks a brushroll on/off switch, and many parts need to be maintained regularly.

It's worth noting that there are two variants of this vacuum; they only really differ in color and included attachments. Further information is provided in the Differences Between Variants section of the review.

Our Verdict

8.0 Bare Floor

The Shark Vertex Pro is great for bare floors. It clears pet hair, small debris like rice, and bulky material like cereal with very little trouble. It's also lightweight and easy to maneuver, even in cluttered areas. Its bagless design and washable filters keep recurring costs low, and its battery performance is decent overall. That said, it does have quite a few parts that need regular cleaning.

Pros
  • Maneuverable design.
  • Decent battery life.
  • Exceptional overall performance on bare floors.
  • Clears pet hair on all surface types.
Cons
  • Has many parts that require regular cleaning.
7.5 Low-Pile Carpet

The Shark Vertex Pro is a decent option for low-pile carpet. It clears pet hair without too much difficulty and sucks up a decent amount of larger debris like sand, but it struggles a little with finer material like baking soda. While it feels decently well-built overall, it does have some fairly fragile components, and many parts need regular cleaning. That said, it's easy to maneuver and should offer sufficient single charge battery life to clean a fairly large area, though this can vary in the real world.

Pros
  • Maneuverable design.
  • Decent battery life.
  • Clears pet hair on all surface types.
Cons
  • Can get stuck on rug tassels.
  • Struggles with fine debris.
  • Has many parts that require regular cleaning.
8.0 High-Pile Carpet

The Shark Vertex Pro is a great choice for high-pile carpet. It sucks up pet hair and large debris like sand with very little issue, though you may need to make another pass to clean finer debris like baking soda. It features a surface-type adjustment feature that enables it to maneuver effectively on high-pile carpets, but since it lacks an actual brushroll on/off switch, it can sometimes get caught on rug tassels. It also has quite a few parts that need regular cleaning.

Pros
  • Maneuverable design.
  • Decent battery life.
  • Excellent performance on high-pile carpet.
  • Clears pet hair on all surface types.
Cons
  • Can get stuck on rug tassels.
  • Has many parts that require regular cleaning.
7.7 Pets

The Shark Vertex Pro is excellent for dealing with pet hair. It does a fantastic job of sucking up pet hair on a wide variety of surface types. It's also equipped with a HEPA filter to trap allergens as you clean. In addition, while its primary brushroll isn't removable, it's advertised to be self-cleaning, and you can pull its secondary soft roller out for easier cleaning. Unfortunately, it doesn't come with a motorized turbo brush for easier debris removal on upholstered surfaces when using the vacuum in its handheld configuration.

Pros
  • Maneuverable design.
  • Decent battery life.
  • On-board HEPA filter.
  • Clears pet hair on all surface types.
Cons
  • No turbo brush.
8.6 Stairs

The Shark Vertex Pro is excellent for cleaning stairs. Its lightweight plastic construction makes it easy to pick up and carry along long staircases, and it's easy to reconfigure into a handheld vacuum. Its cordless design ensures that you don't have to worry about tripping over a power cable. It also performs incredibly well on bare surfaces and does an excellent job clearing debris on high-pile carpet. While its overall performance on low-pile carpets is decent, it struggles somewhat with finer debris. It also lacks a motorized turbo brush that you can use with the vacuum in its handheld configuration.

Pros
  • Maneuverable design.
  • Decent battery life.
Cons
  • No turbo brush.
7.8 Cars

The Shark Vertex Pro is a good choice for vacuuming the inside of your car. Its cordless design allows you to clean your car, even if you've parked far away from an electrical outlet. It also does a satisfactory job clearing debris on low-pile carpets, though you may need to make an extra pass or two to fully clean fine debris. It also lacks a turbo brush for easier cleaning of upholstered surfaces.

Pros
  • Maneuverable design.
  • Decent battery life.
Cons
  • No turbo brush.
5.9 Workshop

Pros
  • Maneuverable design.
  • Decent battery life.
Cons
  • 8.0 Bare Floor
  • 7.5 Low-Pile Carpet
  • 8.0 High-Pile Carpet
  • 7.7 Pets
  • 8.6 Stairs
  • 7.8 Cars
  • 5.9 Workshop
  1. Updated Dec 14, 2023: We've converted this review to Test Bench 1.2. This update builds on our previous 'Suction' test with a new 'Airflow' test that more accurately measures a vacuum's ability to generate air movement. If you'd like to see an in-depth look at the reasoning and methodology behind this change, you can see our full changelog here..
  2. Updated Nov 17, 2023: We've updated the 'Differences Between Variants' section of the review to include the IZ631H, IZ640H, IZ642H, and IZ683H model variants.
  3. Updated Mar 03, 2023: We've changed the product name to Shark Vertex Pro Lightweight [IZ662H, IZ682H] in order for the review to encompass all model variants. We've also added the IZ682H model to the 'Differences Between Variants' section.
  4. Updated Feb 16, 2023: Added link to the Shark Stratos Cordless review in the 'Quality of Life Features' box to provide an alternative with an automatic power adjustment system.
  5. Updated Feb 15, 2023: We've recategorized this vacuum's Anti-Allergen Dust Brush as a ceiling fan tool rather than a soft-bristle brush in the 'Tools and Brushes' portion of the review.
  6. Updated Aug 23, 2022: This vacuum's suction force has been retested with a more accurate manometer. The test results for the 'Maximum Suction' and 'Normal Suction' fields have been updated. All relevant scores have been updated.
  7. Updated Jul 29, 2022: Converted to Test Bench 1.1.
  8. Updated Apr 12, 2022: The vacuum's recurring costs have been recalculated, while its hose diameter has been remeasured.
  9. Updated Mar 18, 2022: Converted to Test Bench 1.0.
  10. Updated Sep 22, 2021: Review published.
  11. Updated Sep 17, 2021: Early access published.
  12. Updated Sep 10, 2021: Our testers have started testing this product.
  13. Updated Sep 09, 2021: The product has arrived in our lab, and our testers will start evaluating it soon.
  14. Updated Aug 31, 2021: We've purchased the product and are waiting for it to arrive in our lab.

Differences Between Sizes And Variants

There are a few models within the Shark IZ600 lineup, though they differ only in color and attachments. We tested the IZ662H model, and you can see its label here.

Model Code Tools Included Color Notes
IZ631H Upholstery tool, Crevice tool Dark Grey/Mojito (Green)  Black Friday exclusive
IZ640H Dusting brush, Crevice tool   Black/Orange  
IZ642H  Anti-Allergen Dust Brush, Pet Multi-Tool, Crevice tool  Silver/Blue  
IZ662H Anti-Allergen Dust Brush, Pet Multi-Tool, Crevice tool Black/Red  
IZ682H Anti-Allergen Dust Brush, Pet Multi-Tool, Crevice tool/Soft-bristle brush  Black/Black  
IZ683H  Anti-Allergen Dust Brush, Pet Multi-Tool, Crevice tool  Silver/Rosewood (Light red)  

Let us know in the discussions if you come across another variant, and we'll update our review.

Compared To Other Vacuums

The Shark Vertex Pro Lightweight is a versatile cordless stick/handheld vacuum. It's very similar in design to other vacuums in Shark's lineup, especially the Shark Vertex Lightweight Cordless but differs from the rest with the inclusion of an LED display that can show the vacuum's estimated remaining battery life, its suction power mode, and its surface-type setting. It performs fantastically well on bare floors and does an excellent job of cleaning high-pile carpets, though it struggles a little with fine debris on low-pile carpet.

If you're looking for alternatives, take a look at our list of recommendations for the best cordless vacuums, the best cordless stick vacuums, and the best vacuums for long hair.

Shark Stratos Cordless

The Shark Stratos Cordless is a step up from the Shark Vertex Pro Lightweight. The Stratos feels better built, weighs fractionally less, and delivers better overall cleaning performance. It also packs in a wide variety of convenience features, including an effective automatic power adjustment feature, an odor-neutralizing system, and a self-cleaning floorhead that's a little better at trapping hair. On the other hand, the Vertex has an upholstery nozzle, which is better suited to cleaning furniture than the Stratos' attachments.

Dyson V15 Detect

The Dyson V15 Detect is better than the Shark Vertex Pro Lightweight. The Dyson is lighter, has a longer maximum battery life, comes with more tools and accessories, and clears more debris on bare floors, as well as low and high-pile carpet. Conversely, the Shark feels more solidly built, has fewer parts that need regular cleaning, has a larger dustbin, and is easier to maneuver.

Dyson V11

The Dyson V11 and Shark Vertex Pro Lightweight each have their advantages, meaning that one may suit you better than the other, depending on your needs. The Dyson has fewer parts that require regular maintenance, has a rack station and an onboard tool clip, and has a motorized turbo brush. It also does a better job of clearing debris on low-pile carpet. Conversely, the Shark performs better on bare floors and high-pile carpet, is a little easier to maneuver thanks to its flexible wand, feels more sturdily built, has a larger dustbin, and charges faster while offering similar overall battery life.

Dyson V8

The Dyson V8 and the Shark Vertex Pro Lightweight are both cordless stick vacuums that offer similar performance. The Shark is a little lighter and easier to maneuver and has a larger dirt compartment. It also performs a bit better on high-pile carpets. That said, the Dyson comes with more accessories and tools and performs better on low-pile carpets.

Shark Vertex Lightweight Cordless [IZ440H, IZ462H, IZ483H]

The Shark Vertex Pro Lightweight is slightly better than the Shark Vertex Lightweight Cordless, though both vacuums are very similar overall. The Vertex Pro has a longer battery life, better performance on high-pile carpet, and an LED display that shows current suction power and surface type settings.

Shark Rocket Pet Pro

The Shark Rocket Pet Pro is better for more use cases than the Shark Vertex Pro Lightweight, though the two vacuums are very similar in overall performance. The Rocket is lighter and performs better on bare floors and low-pile carpet. It also recharges significantly faster, though the Vertex has much longer battery life. The Vertex  also performs better on high-pile carpet and has a larger dustbin.

Shark Vertex Pro Powered Lift-Away

The Shark Vertex Pro Lightweight and Shark Vertex Pro Powered Lift-Away are differently-designed vacuums with different advantages, though they also share a couple of similarities. Both use Shark's DuoClean floorhead design, which combines a soft roller with a non-removable multi-fin brushroll that's quite difficult to clean. They also share very similar IQ displays, which allow you to monitor battery life as well as the current suction and surface setting. Battery life is also quite similar. The upright Powered Lift-Away has a larger dustbin, incurs lower recurring costs, is more effective on carpeted floors, and does a better job dealing with pet hair on furniture. The Lightweight is lighter, more maneuverable thanks to its flexible wand, and is marginally quieter.

Shark Vertex UltraLight Corded

The Shark Vertex UltraLight Corded and Shark Vertex Pro Lightweight are differently-designed vacuums with different uses. The UltraLight is a corded stick vacuum, so you don't need to worry about running out of charge partway through a cleaning session. It also comes with a miniature turbo brush and delivers better performance on low-pile carpet. Meanwhile, the Vertex Pro has a cordless design that makes it easier to clean areas far from any electrical outlets. The Vertex Pro also clears more debris on bare floors and high-pile carpet, has a larger dustbin, and comes with a flexible wand that makes it easier to clean under tables and chairs without needing to crouch over very deeply.

Shark APEX Upright

The Shark APEX Upright and Shark Vertex Pro Lightweight are differently-designed vacuums that serve different purposes. The APEX is a corded upright vacuum with a virtually indefinite runtime and superior performance on bare floors and low-pile carpet. Meanwhile, the Vertex Pro is a cordless stick/handheld vacuum that's much easier to maneuver in tight spaces and can be used to clean areas far from any electrical outlets. It also clears more debris on high-pile carpet.

Tineco PURE ONE S11

The Tineco PURE ONE S11 is a better stick vacuum for quick cleaning jobs, while the Shark Vertex Pro Lightweight offers superior deep-cleaning capability. The Tineco weighs a lot less, making it easier to deploy, and comes with a wider assortment of attachments. It comes with two floorheads, one with a soft roller for bare floors and the other with a bristled roller for carpets. Meanwhile, the Shark has a universal dual-brushroll floorhead, which isn't quite as effective as either single brushroll floorhead on either surface. The sturdier-feeling Shark has a much bigger dirt compartment that won't need emptying as often and lasts longer on a single charge.

Shark Cordless Pet Plus [IZ361H, IZ362H, IZ363HT, UZ365H]

The Shark Vertex Pro Lightweight is better than the Shark Cordless Pet Plus. The Vertex has a higher-capacity battery, which results in a much longer runtime, an LED display to inform you of the battery's charge level and the selected surface and suction modes, and exerts a stronger suction force. Unlike the Cordless Pet Plus, it also has a dual-roller floorhead that allows for superior crack-cleaning performance and a flexible wand, making it a lot easier to clean under most tables and chairs.

Samsung Jet 90 Complete

The Samsung Jet 90 Complete is slightly better than the Shark Vertex Pro Lightweight. The Samsung takes less time to recharge, comes with a miniature turbo brush, and clears more debris on low and high-pile carpet. It also comes with two swappable brushrolls for its floorhead, one for bare floors and the other for carpets. However, the Shark is fitted with a larger dustbin, has fewer parts that need periodic cleaning, feels slightly better built, and comes with a flexible wand that makes it easier to clean under chairs and tables without needing to crouch too deeply. Unlike the Samsung, you can't swap out its floorhead's primary brushroll, but it does have two surface settings that allow you to change the rotational speed of the brushroll.

Tineco PURE ONE X

The Shark Vertex Pro Lightweight is better than the Tineco PURE ONE X. The Shark feels better-built, is easier to maintain, has a much larger dustbin, uses a removable, replaceable battery, is easier to maneuver, and clears more debris on carpeted floors. Meanwhile, the Tineco charges faster, has a slightly longer maximum runtime, weighs notably less, and comes with a turbo brush.

Dyson Cyclone V10

The Dyson Cyclone V10 is a little better than the Shark Vertex Pro Lightweight. The Dyson weighs a lot less, is easier to maintain, takes up less room when not in use, charges faster, and comes with a wider assortment of attachments. That said, the Shark feels sturdier, has a larger dustbin, and comes with a flexible wand that makes it easier to clean under tables and chairs.

Shark APEX UpLight

The Shark APEX UpLight and Shark Vertex Pro Lightweight are differently designed vacuums that suit different needs. The UpLight is a corded stick/handheld vacuum with a virtually indefinite runtime. It's a little heavier than the Pro and isn't as maneuverable, but it does perform better on low-pile carpet. Meanwhile, the Pro is a cordless vacuum with a practically unlimited range and better high-pile carpet performance.

Roborock H7

The Shark Vertex Pro Lightweight is a little better than the Roborock H7. The Shark feels more solidly built, has a larger dirt compartment, uses a removable, replaceable battery, delivers better performance on bare floors, and has a flexible wand that makes it easier to clean under tables and chairs. It also exerts a stronger suction force at its floorhead and does a better job of sucking up debris in cracks and crevices. Meanwhile, you can use the Roborock as a bagged vacuum, allowing for cleaner debris disposal. It also weighs less, comes with more tools, and has a longer maximum battery life while taking less time to recharge.

Dyson Outsize

The Dyson Outsize and Shark Vertex Pro Lightweight each have advantages, meaning one might suit you better than the other, depending on your needs. The Dyson incurs virtually no recurring costs, has a much larger dustbin, and comes with two batteries, allowing you to keep one charged while using the other, resulting in a much longer maximum runtime. The Dyson also has a wider assortment of attachments, including a miniature turbo brush. However, the Shark clears more debris on high-pile carpet, is considerably easier to maneuver, feels better-built, and has fewer parts that need regular cleaning.

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Test Results

perceptual testing image
Design
7.0
Design
Build Quality
Vacuum Type
Stick/Handheld

The Shark Vertex Pro is decently well-built. It's similarly designed to the Shark Vertex Lightweight Cordless, with a mainly plastic body, a soft-finish grip, and wheels edged with a plastic strip. However, it differs with the addition of an LED display that shows the estimated remaining battery life, the current suction power setting, and the surface-type setting when its wand and flexible wand are attached. It feels fairly sturdy for the most part, but its clear plastic dirt compartment is a little flimsy and could break if you were to drop it.

The vacuum itself is very easy to assemble or reconfigure, as its included tools and accessories clip to the wand or vacuum body with easy-clip mechanisms.

6.0
Design
User Maintenance

The Shark Vertex Pro Lightweight has a few parts that need regular cleaning.

  • Dirt compartment: The dirt compartment can be removed by pressing the plastic button on the right side of the component. A separate button with a trash bin symbol on it opens the compartment door to release any debris. You should empty it once debris reaches the max fill line. You can also open it up to clear stuck on-debris from its lint screen when necessary. If you notice any stuck-on debris, you can also wash it with cold water.
  • Brushroll: The primary bristled brushroll isn't removable and is designed to be self-cleaning. However, you can access it by undoing three locks for the brushguard with a coin to clear any tangled debris.
  • Soft roller: You can remove the soft roller by sliding the blue release switch on the side of the vacuum. It can be wiped down with a dry towel or washed under cold water when necessary.
  • Pre-motor filter assembly: The pre-motor filter assembly is located on top of the dust cup. You can remove the lint felt filter via a release tab, which then allows you to take the foam filter out of its housing. These filters should be rinsed with cold water regularly to maintain suction performance, though no concrete maintenance interval is specified.
  • Post-motor HEPA filter: The pre-filter assembly needs to be pulled from the dirt compartment to access the post-motor HEPA filter. You should clean it with cold water at least once a year.

All parts that can be washed or rinsed under water must be left to dry for at least 24 hours before you can reinstall them.

8.5
Design
Recurring Cost
Bag Part Number No bag
Filter Part Number Unidentified
HEPA Filter Part Number Unidentified

The Shark Vertex Pro incurs very low recurring costs.

  • Pre-motor filter assembly: The foam and felt pre-motor filters shouldn't need replacing as long as they're properly maintained, but they can be purchased as a single kit from Shark's website if necessary.
  • Post-motor HEPA filter: The post-motor filter shouldn't need replacing if you maintain it according to the manufacturer's recommendations. That said, you can buy replacements from Shark's website if necessary.

While the user manual recommends replacing these parts regularly, these components aren't given part names and don't have specific service intervals. Therefore, we can only estimate their lifespan relative to parts in similar Shark vacuums.

6.6
Design
Storing
Height
27.17" (69.0 cm)
Width
10.24" (26.0 cm)
Depth
10.43" (26.5 cm)
Cord Storing
Not Needed
On-Board Tool Storage
No
Vacuum Rack/Station
No

The Shark Vertex Pro is reasonably easy to store. Like some variants of the Shark Rocket Pet Pro, its MultiFLEX wand folds in half to reduce its vertical footprint. Unfortunately, there isn't any onboard storage or a rack station to place any of the included tools and accessories.

7.6
Design
Dirt Compartment
Bagless
Yes
Volume
0.18 gal (0.70 L)
Full Indicator
Yes
Bag Included
No Bag Needed

The Shark Vertex Pro has a decent dirt compartment. It's larger than the dustbin of alternatives like the Tineco PURE ONE X and has a max fill line to give you a clear indication of how much room is left.

Design
In The Box

  • Vacuum body
  • MultiFLEX wand
  • Vacuum head/floor nozzle
  • Dirt compartment
  • Soft roller
  • Anti-Allergen Dust Brush attachment
  • Pet Multi-Tool attachment
  • Crevice tool
  • Pre-motor foam filter
  • Pre-motor felt filter (with pink tab)
  • HEPA post-motor filter
  • Battery
  • Charging cable
  • Owner's guide

The IZ682H variant comes with all of the above attachments, along with:

  • Slide-on soft-bristle brush

10
Design
Range
Cordless
Yes
Cord Length
N/A
Hose Length
N/A
Minimum Wand Length
1.44 ft (0.44 m)
Maximum Wand Length
3.35 ft (1.02 m)
Total Range
N/A

The Shark Vertex Pro Lightweight is a cordless vacuum, so its range is limited only by the remaining battery life and the room left in its dustbin.

7.6
Design
Portability
Total Weight
8.95 lbs (4.06 kg)
Weight In Hand
4.08 lbs (1.85 kg)
Carrying handle
Yes

The Shark Vertex Pro is a portable vacuum. It's a little heavier than alternatives like the Shark Anti-Allergen Pet Power, but it still feels very light in the hand. There's a built-in carrying handle to make picking it up a little bit easier too.

7.1
Design
Battery
Minimum Battery Life
12 min
Maximum Battery Life
63 min
Recharge Time
209 min
Recharge Dock
No
Battery Life Indicator
Yes
Removable Batteries
Yes

The Shark Vertex Pro delivers decent battery performance. When the vacuum is set to its most powerful 'Boost' suction mode with its wand and vacuum head attached and set to 'Carpet' mode, the vacuum supplies little over 10 minutes of runtime. Using it as a hand vacuum in its most energy-efficient 'ECO' mode increases its runtime to roughly an hour, which lines up with the manufacturer's advertised battery life. That said, it's worth noting that battery life can vary in the real world. The LED 'IQ Display' on the vacuum's body provides you with an estimate of the remaining battery life, so you shouldn't run out of charge unexpectedly.

Design
Quality Of Life Features
Rotating Head
Yes
Power Adjustment
Yes
Self-Propelled
No
Headlights
Yes
Easy On/Off
Yes
Head Surface Type Adjustment
None

The Shark Vertex Pro Lightweight has a couple of quality-of-life features. A button on the vacuum handle changes the surface type mode for the main head. 'Hard Floor Mode' spins the brushroll slowly for cleaning on bare floors and small area rugs, while 'Carpet Mode' increases the rotational speed of the brushroll for cleaning carpets. There are also three suction power modes: 'ECO', 'Deep Clean', and 'Boost'. An LED display screen shows you the vacuum's remaining battery life, suction power mode, and, when the wand and floor head are attached, the surface-type setting. There's a headlight on the front of the vacuum head that can help you see when vacuuming darker areas. However, unlike the newer Shark Stratos Cordless, it can't automatically adjust its suction power setting.

Design
Tools And Brushes
Brushroll
Yes
Brushroll On/Off
No
Removable Brushroll
No
Turbo Brush
No
Crevice Tool
Yes
Upholstery Tool
Yes
Soft Bristle Brush
No
Hard Bristle Brush
Yes
Extension Wand
Yes
Ceiling Fan Tool
Yes
Pet Grooming Tool
No

The Shark Vertex Pro has a couple of tools and brushes. It's similarly equipped to the Shark Vertex Lightweight Cordless, with an angled Anti-Allergen Dust Brush that you can use for cleaning ceiling fans, a crevice tool, and a combination upholstery tool/hard bristle brush Pet Multi-Tool. The IZ682H variant comes with the same tools, the sole exception to that being a differently-designed crevice tool that comes with a slide-on soft-bristle brush.

Design
Alternative Configuration
Blower Mode
No

You can use the Shark Vertex Pro as a handheld vacuum by detaching the MultiFLEX wand and primary vacuum head.

Performance
9.4
Performance
Bare Floor Performance (Hardwood, Laminate, Tiles)
Setting Used "Carpet" Mode, "Boost" Suction Power Mode
Large Debris at 0 gal (0L) 97%
Large Debris at 0.07 gal (0.25L) 93%
Large Debris at 0.2 gal (0.75L) N/A
Large Debris at 0.4 gal (1.5L) N/A
Large Debris at 0.8 gal (3L) N/A
Large Debris at 1.6 gal (6L) N/A
Small Debris at 0 gal (0L) 100%
Small Debris at 0.07 gal (0.25L) 99%
Small Debris at 0.2 gal (0.75L) N/A
Small Debris at 0.4 gal (1.5L) N/A
Small Debris at 0.8 gal (3L) N/A
Small Debris at 1.6 gal (6L) N/A

The Shark Vertex Pro Lightweight delivers incredible performance on bare floors. It easily sucks up pet hair as well as small debris like rice and bulky material like cereal. Suction performance also remains consistent as its dirt compartment fills up.

6.7
Performance
Low-Pile Carpet Performance
Setting Used "Carpet" Mode, "Boost" Suction Power Mode
Large Debris at 0 gal (0L) 73%
Large Debris at 0.07 gal (0.25L) 71%
Large Debris at 0.2 gal (0.75L) N/A
Large Debris at 0.4 gal (1.5L) N/A
Large Debris at 0.8 gal (3L) N/A
Large Debris at 1.6 gal (6L) N/A
Small Debris at 0 gal (0L) 51%
Small Debris at 0.07 gal (0.25L) 46%
Small Debris at 0.2 gal (0.75L) N/A
Small Debris at 0.4 gal (1.5L) N/A
Small Debris at 0.8 gal (3L) N/A
Small Debris at 1.6 gal (6L) N/A

The Shark Vertex Pro offers satisfactory performance on low-pile carpet. It has no trouble sucking up pet hair and clears a fair amount of larger debris like sand. That said, you may need to make a couple of extra passes to clean up finer debris like baking soda on this surface type.

8.3
Performance
High-Pile Carpet Performance
Setting Used "Carpet" Mode, "Boost" Suction Power Mode
Large Debris at 0 gal (0L) 93%
Large Debris at 0.07 gal (0.25L) 88%
Large Debris at 0.2 gal (0.75L) N/A
Large Debris at 0.4 gal (1.5L) N/A
Large Debris at 0.8 gal (3L) N/A
Large Debris at 1.6 gal (6L) N/A
Small Debris at 0 gal (0L) 50%
Small Debris at 0.07 gal (0.25L) 51%
Small Debris at 0.2 gal (0.75L) N/A
Small Debris at 0.4 gal (1.5L) N/A
Small Debris at 0.8 gal (3L) N/A
Small Debris at 1.6 gal (6L) N/A

The Shark Vertex Pro is excellent for cleaning high-pile carpet. It clears pet hair and larger debris like sand without too much trouble. It sucks up a decent amount of finer material like baking soda, though you still may need to make an extra pass to clear it all.

10
Performance
Pet Hair Floor Performance
Bare Floor
100%
Low-Pile Carpet
100%
High-Pile Carpet
99%
7.5
Performance
Suction
Maximum Hose Suction
82.6 inH₂O (20.57 kPa)
Maximum Head Suction
5.2 inH₂O (1.30 kPa)
Normal Head Suction
1.6 inH₂O (0.41 kPa)
Setting Used For Normal "Deep Clean", (Hard Floor)
Hose Diameter
1.6" (4.0 cm)
7.1
Performance
Airflow
Maximum Hose Airflow
56.8 CFM (1.6 m³/min)
8.5
Performance
Noise
Bare Floor
69.8 dBA
Low-Pile Carpet
75.3 dBA
8.0
Performance
Maneuverability

The Shark Vertex Pro Lightweight is impressively maneuverable. Unlike the bulkier upright Shark Vertex Pro Powered Lift-Away, it has a flexible wand that allows you to clean under tables and couches without crouching over too deeply. Its lightweight construction and pivoting head make it easy to maneuver in between obstacles too. It's also easy to reconfigure into a handheld vacuum and attach any one of the included accessories. However, since there isn't a brushroll on/off switch, it can occasionally get stuck on rugs and some tassels.

8.0
Performance
Pet Hair Furniture Performance
Sofa Pickup Post Test
Performance
Air Quality
Anti-Allergy Filter (HEPA)
Yes
7.0
Performance
Cracks
Wood Cracks Post Test
3.0
Performance
Stains
Stain Pickup Post Test
0
Performance
Water
Wet Compatible
No
Water Pickup Post Test
Automation
0
Automation
Physical Automation
Automatic Recharging
No
Automatic Bag Emptying
No
Pathing Algorithm
No Pathing Algorithm
Physical Boundary Markers
No
Scheduled Start Buttons
No
Cycle Control Buttons
No
Navigation Control Buttons
No
0
Automation
Companion App Automation
App Name
No App
iOS Availability
No
Android Availability
No
Software Boundary Markers (No Go Zones)
No
App Scheduled Start
No
App Cycle Control
No
Navigation Control within App
No