Shark - Vertex Pro Lightweight Cordless Stick Vacuum with DuoClean PowerFins IZ662H

I'm actually going to pick up a used shark vertex pro for $50 for the meantime. I'm going to start saving more for an actual proper vacuum that'll be more towards BIFL.

Shark vertex pro. It's wireless, and we use it for both carpet and hardwood surfaces! It's pricey but worth it

Or have both! I have a very nice canister vac but like you hated vacuuming so much that I'd only ever do it once every couple of months. It got gross. So I bought a shark vertex cordless which is maybe not as good at vacuuming but easier enough to use that I'm vacuuming once or twice per week. And I'll still pour myself a stiff drink and do a Big Vacuum with the good corded one two or three times a year for a deep clean. This works; weekly weakly vacuuming plus seasonal deep vacuum keeps my floors significantly cleaner than daily sweeping plus monthly deep vacuum.

I have several vacuums and I handpick Riccar just from 25 years of cleaning professionally, it’s hands down the best and takes a beating and still has superior suction, etc…. But I also have 2 cordless Dyson. I bought the first one a couple years ago and I bought a new d8 for like 250 bucks bc it was an older model. It’s still a beast. I own a sebo upright, it’s a fantastic vacuum and I own a shark Rocket (corded) I got it brand new out of a big lots dumpster, they threw away all the display vacs (my lucky day) I love the rocket, it’s light weight and has great suction, the only downside is the canister isn’t big enough. My old partner bought a shark vertex duoclean cordless vac a couple years ago. It did great when we would remember to charge the batteries… until it broke where it folds in half…. The thing about some of the shark vacuums is they are completely all plastic and as long as you are just using one to do basic cleaning just in your own home, they will do the trick….. it’s just not ideal for cleaners to haul around and use several hours daily. And to each their own, I hate and never cared for a Kirby,,never will…. But I’ve had clients that love them so much that it’s all I can use on their flooring, doesn’t mean I have to use one on my own flooring …. Good Luck OP Ps. They have brand new Dyson v8 at target 279$ Lowes has the Dyson d11 349$ fits your budget OP😉

Love our Shark Duo Fins Lift-Away.

Have a shark hand held anti hair wrap one. Find it great. Definitely heavier than a Dyson hand held but stronger suction & long battery - does our whole house no issue. Also a light which is very handy. We have no carpets but busy house with kids and pets

My shark vertix has lasted 5x as long as any of the Dyson's I have owned. As far as suction and filtration it's equal if not better. The price was also MUCH lower. Anecdotal, sure. But what is not anecdotal? The price difference.

Owned Dyson DC07 for 3 years. Small canister, constant clogs, half dozen fiddly covers and latches to remove for clearing a clog. Switching to hose was a real chore, dumb design. Shark Vertex Duoclean, 1yr 7mo so far. Good power, great design, canister lifts away so the vacuum can go under furniture, switch to hose with a button press. Single door for cleanout. Kirby G4, 30 years so far, handed down from parents. Ultimate power, ultimate weight. Suck the dimples off a golf ball, never a clog. Bulky, heavy, indestructible. Switch to hose is a bit clumsy. You can get a used G3 or G4 on marketplace or Craigslist and have no concerns about it lasting decades. TLDR: Shark Duoclean for lightweight day to day. Kirby for monthly "deep cleaning".

I had a Henry in the past and currently have a Shark. The henry was good but if you wanted to use the brushes on the head to lift up the carpet pile it can be quite hard work. It was also bulky and took up a lot of room in the under-stairs cupboard. The shark we have now is cordless and is decent and I enjoy using it. It has the head with the power-fins on it rather than a spinning brush. With this design I think it's better for hard floors rather than carpet. The fins don't do a good job of lifting the carpet pile. Without any weight keeping the head down, the head wobbles up and down if you drag the cleaner back against the direction of the pile.

After my second Dyson died I decided to try a Shark Vertex. Holy cow! The suction on this thing is scary good. Only complaint is that when I use the wand it wants to tip over.