Vertex DuoClean PowerFins Upright Vacuum with Powered Lift-Away and Self-Cleaning Brushroll AZ2002/AZ2002C

Awesome thank you so much! I think that was my top choice as well ( I have long hair and so does the family member I’m buying it for and the brush roll gets so caught up so often- I like that it has that plastic brush instead)

So the timing of the vacuums goes Shark Apex > Vertex > Stratos. The main things making sure it has hair anti-tangle, duoclean, crevice tool, a brush tool, and ideally powered lift-away. The lift-away is nice because it allows you take off the vacuum to clean under furniture without the canister attached. Check out Costco, Sams Club, Bjs, etc. if any models are there. I would recommend the [Shark AZ2002](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B089TQB1RB) that's $269 since it's a powered lift-away with some accessories. This is not bifl but will usually last 8-10 years. I think the vertex models have more aftermarket accessories too, just try to get OEM filters.

I have had this one for 4 years and it is very good and low maintenance. Not the one you are asking about, but more a comment on quality/longevity. # Shark AZ2002C Vertex DuoClean PowerFin Upright Vacuum with Powered Lift-Away

You did not say which Shark model you used but you did say it was cordless. Yikes! I have tried cordless and various robot vacs. I have yet to meet a cordless that is impressive. My conclusion regarding robot vacs is their will never be one that cleans as well as I do. I have used Shark's corded Vertex AZ2002 since it was released in 2020 and love it. However, I only have 3 large area rugs and the rest of our 2,367 SF home is tile. If I had carpeted rooms, I would be inclined to get their newer models, AZ3002 or AZ4002 that have larger dust bins. I like mine so much I am about ready to buy another AZ2002 just to make sure I have it on hand in case something should happen to mine. I do wish vacuums came with many more attachments in general for things like car interior, dryer lint vent, computer keyboard, and dusting in general. The aftermarket attachment kits are marginal at best and I love to clean! I pop in my AirPods and I am ready to roll...

i have an az2002 and the screws are all security torx screws on the power head. the soft brush doesnt spin anymore after about 2-3 years (if that) so getting it apart and servicing it is a nightmare.

Don't buy shark vacuum. I spent around 500$ for AZ2002 and used it only for 1.5 years. Its not meant for repairs. Ironically you could see the name of shark in top vaccum list in almost all reviews though.

Shark Vertex Pet. Two 30lb corgis and a 65lb Husky. I have had it for 4 years and it's handled all of it.