Price: $399.99 - $249.99
(as of Dec 14, 2024 07:05:10 UTC - Details)

The Shark Vertex Powered Lift-Away is an ultra-powerful Shark upright, featuring DuoClean PowerFins. While the soft front roller pulls in particles, PowerFins deliver nonstop contact to pick up more in every pass (vs. original DuoClean). Plus, Powered Lift-Away lets you detach the pod to go under furniture with the motorized nozzle, or clean above the floor with a push of a button.
SHARK’S ULTRA POWERFUL VACUUM: The Vertex is an ultra-powerful Shark vacuum with incredible suction and innovative cleaning technologies.
DUOCLEAN POWERFINS: A PowerFin roller and a soft roller combine on all floors. Continuous cleaning contact to dig deep into carpets, directly engage floors, and pick up more in every pass. (vs. original DuoClean)
SELF-CLEANING BRUSHROLL: for powerful pet hair pickup with no hair wrap.
PICK UP MORE HAIR: Engineered to pick up more pet hair with no hair wrap. (vs. Shark bristle nozzles)
POWERED LIFT-AWAY: Lift away the pod for motorized cleaning under furniture, or detach the nozzle and clean above the floor.
Reviewer: tjw
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Finallly chose THE vacuum
Review: When my 10 year old Shark Liftaway died, I did endless research on what to buy next. I needed a vacuum that would successfully clean my thick, plush bedroom carpet, as well as regular carpets and wood floors. I reached the point of analysis paralysis and finally took the plunge. Lucky me, it was on sale! The Vertex vac definitely does what I need.- Great suction on all surfaces- Luminous headlights- Easy empty bagless bin- Long cord- 3 very useful tools, and the wand is easily removed- Easy to maneuver (mostly, see comment below)As others have said, it does take some energy to pull the vacuum back toward you when doing the thick carpeting. (It moves forward just fine.) However, I was prepared for this and at 76 years old, this didn't bother me enough to be unhappy with the Vertex. If I had a whole house of the plush carpet, I might feel differently.Overall, I am very pleased with this purchase. It's even a good looking vac!

Reviewer: Rod
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Is a Vertex For You?
Review: I wasn’t planning to get a new vacuum cleaner, but I changed my mind after I noticed a significant defect in our old one.I do the overall floor vacuuming and mopping in our house each week. For the last 6 or 7 years I’ve been using my Bissell, “lift-off” vacuum. I’ve been pleased with it and would’ve given it a “4 Star” rating.My only complaint was that I had to secure my brush attachment with a bungy cord, otherwise—if I hit a bump—the brush would just fall off. I also had to hold the electric cord in place with a clothespin. But other than that, I was quite satisfied with the performance.I recently bought an Oreck, “Orbiter,” floor polisher from Amazon, so I could better clean our hardwood floors. However, I also learned the unit could be used on carpets as well. For that you spread a cleaning powder over the carpet surface and then work it into the material with the Orbiter. After that you vacuum up the powder—which captures the dirt—and the job is done.That’s how it’s supposed to work.However, once I started vacuuming with my Bissell, I noticed there was a fine mist of powder leaking from a variety of areas on my unit. I could see white powder going into my dust cup, but it was also circulating into the air around me.I had watched videos online showing the Orbiter being used like this and then being vacuumed up with no problem. What was wrong here?I won’t go into my struggles looking for an answer, but eventually I decided to try using another vacuum we have.A few years ago, my wife bought a Shark, “Navigator,” vacuum cleaner, because she thought the Bissell was too heavy and noisy. I do most of the vacuuming, but she likes to touch up areas when necessary.My wife bought this after getting rave reviews from her mom and sister. I actually never used it because I had my routine down with the Bissell.Anyway, I decided to get the Shark and try my luck.I was pleasantly surprised when the Shark sucked up the powder and kept all of it in the dust cup. Problem solved.I was very impressed with the Navigator and started using it to do the whole house. However, I made the mistake ($) of checking out the Shark website and saw what upgrades were available.I actually did a lot of research via YouTube on Shark Vacuums and decided I really wanted a Vertex. I monitored the Shark website for possible sales and finally saw a good value on the Vertex model. I checked Amazon and noted they had the same “limited time deal” on the Vertex, so I ordered one immediately.By the way—when I checked the next day—the sale was already over.I know this is a long story, but I wanted to emphasize the importance of getting a superior filtering system.One of the videos I saw on YouTube was titled, “Don’t Buy a Cheap Vacuum.” One of the major points made was that everybody should spend enough money to get a “sealed” filtration system.Now I realized my Bissell must’ve been releasing invisible dust all these years. Yuck. Now I didn’t like my old vacuum very much at all.Anyway, I received my Vertex and used it yesterday and today (5/7/21).You know…I’m embarrassed to admit how much I like this machine and how excited I was to be getting it.The first day I worked on three bedrooms with carpets, two bathrooms with tile, and a hard floor hallway.For the record, I vacuum at least once a week and I’ve been using the Navigator for the past two weeks.However, after a normal run-through with the Vertex, the dust cup was full of crud—most of which—must have come from the carpets.I’m not exaggerating when I say I’ve never seen that much dirt come out of one vacuuming session and I had only done about one half of the house. It must’ve been pulled out of the carpets, because I know the floors can’t get that dirty.I know this review is too long, so I’ll just say that I really appreciate everything about this vacuum. The suction power is great. It handles easily and although I always wear ear plugs—my wife says it’s not too loud.There are plenty of informative videos about Shark vacuums on YouTube. If you’re considering getting a Vertex, I don’t think you’ll be disappointed.Update: Oct. 13, 2024I ordered a Shark, Vertex, upright vacuum cleaner, model # AZ2002 on May 2, 2021. I had read and watched several reviews on this item and they were all positive.However, about 7 or 8 months ago the “Power Head” unit—which is the part that houses the motor and rolls along the floor--would no longer stay secured in the upright position when I lifted the vacuum off the ground. I could still stand the vacuum upright, but as soon as I moved or lifted it, the power head would flop down into operating mode. The vacuum still worked normally, but it was inconvenient to use it this way.I looked on YouTube to see if I could find out what it would take to repair this problem and I learned repair technicians are very critical of Shark vacuums in general. For example, one of the first videos I watched is titled, “Why Can’t You Repair Your Shark Vacuum?”Another critical video is titled, “Everything Wrong with Shark Vacuums.”I won’t go into all the problems listed, but overall, the technicians complained that they couldn’t just order new parts to fix things, because Shark requires large portions of the machines to be ordered as complete units that can’t be pieced together with separate parts.I called “Hokemas”—the Vacuum and Sewing center I use in Redding, CA to inquire about getting this problem fixed. The employee answering told me that if the repair just required adjustments to the vacuum, they might be able to resolve the issue.However, if it required new parts, they wouldn’t be able to help. I asked why that was and he told me that their shop couldn’t get parts from Shark. This didn’t make sense to me, but I didn’t ask for an explanation at that time.Instead, I asked if they could check my vacuum for free—which is their policy—and let me know what I would need to do next.So, I dropped the vacuum off. There was a man and a young woman behind the counter. I explained the situation to the man and he took the vacuum and walked away. I heard him talking to the woman—who was walking with him—and I heard him say, “These Shark vacuums are good for about 2 or 3 years and then they implode.”That didn’t sound very encouraging. However, I noticed the shop had a full line of Shark vacuums in their display area.The employee phoned me later and said they couldn’t fix the problem and I would need to order a new power head from Shark myself, because they couldn’t get parts themselves.I wish I would’ve asked for more details about why this was true.When I got home and inspected the vacuum, I noticed a new problem. There’s a spongy front roller on the Vertex model which can be removed for washing by pressing a blue, thumb-size, round button on the left, bottom side of the vacuum. The button has a thin “lip” on the side which is what you push to disengage the roller.But when I tried to push the button to the side, it wouldn’t move. When I checked, I saw that the repair person had installed the button with the lip facing the wrong way and it wouldn’t move at all.I phoned Hokemas and explained the problem. I was told to bring the vacuum back and they would fix it. I drove back to the shop and spoke with the man who had disparaged Shark vacuums previously. I showed him the button and explained how it was reversed in position and that it wouldn’t release the front roller anymore. He noted this issue and took the vacuum.I later received a call letting me know the vacuum was repaired. However, when I went back to Hokemas, I saw the button was still misplaced and the roller was still stuck. The man said he could take it back for repairs again.I didn’t know if these people were incompetent or if they were just screwing with me.But I was so tired of dealing with Hokemas that I decided to just take the vacuum home and order a new power head myself from Shark—which I did. It cost approximately $90.The vacuum works fine again—for now.But there are now many things I don’t like about this model. Even before I found out why repairmen don’t like Shark, I didn’t like the idea that I couldn’t take this power head apart and replace the secondary roller myself.I also couldn’t dissemble it and clean the upper portion of the power head. Early on I noticed that dirt continues to collect inside the power head. You need to have a special tool to remove any screws and it’s not advised anyway, because there are a lot of electric wires spread around inside there.That issue was enough for me to decide not to buy this model again. But now I wouldn’t buy another Shark product at all.I still appreciate the power and performance of the Vertex and I'll keep using this one until it finally "implodes" for good.

Reviewer: Linda G
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Near Perfection
Review: We have a 4200sf home; bedrooms are carpeted, balance is hardwood with rugs. I do the weekly vacuum work since my wife isn't able to. In Jan. 2017 I bought a SharkRotator NV500 that is terrific but has been moved to our camp cottage. In Feb. 2017 I bought our SharkRotator Lift Away UV795 for our primary use. It is nearly a perfect vacuum. It is still going strong, but moved upstairs. Oct.9,2024 I purchased this Shark Rotator Liftaway AZ2000. I didn't think it could be any better but I wanted to try the dual soft rollers. Wow, it's perfect! Its great with hair. The rollers softly dust the hard wood floors, while still providing the same powerful suction and carpet cleaning. This AZ2000 has the same, long 29' cord, but it is a bit thinner, softer and more pliable than the cord on the UV795. The upper cord holder is improved. Niggly negatives are the the furniture brush is suction powered not motor driven, and the housing over the rollers is about .25" higher than the UV795 but it still goes under the front edge of a couch.

Reviewer: Seumas
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title:
Review: I have owned this vacuum now for over three years. I live with two Labs that shed contently and need to vacuum daily. I have owned at least seven different vacs over the past 40 years always living with multiple dogs.This vac has outperformed all the vacuums that I have used. It is so well engineered and thoughtfully put together. The suction is incredible the rollers never get bunged up or clogged with hair. The ease of removing the main body from the business end of the vac allows for easy access to under furniture or use on stairs, not to mention the extra reach from the power plug that is obtained at least 5more feet.Clean out is a breeze with the trap door on the bin and the additional top door opening.It is such a good vacuum that I purchased one as a bonus for my G.M. when she mentioned she was looking for a vacuum. Although the cost is more than a lot of vacs but not as munch as the cordless hyped alternatives under the "D****" brand.Buy this vac you will not regret it.

Reviewer: SAI VV
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title:
Review: La mejor aspiradora que he tenido. Es súper potente, de verdad que no encontraras nada igual en ninguna otra aspiradora vertical. Tengo además dos roombas para el trabajo diario. Pero la Shark Vertex se lleva todos los honores en los trabajos más difíciles, desde aspirar brillantina y arena hasta cereal y croquetas de perro. Y aunque es un poco pesada nada se le compara a la hora de succionar todo a su paso. 100% recomendada.

Reviewer: Carlos
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
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Review: Muy buena compra ! Al principio dude de logrará aspirar los pelos de mi mascota por ser de batería, pero resultó ser potente y la batería dura bastante ! Excelente compra !

Reviewer: Chryramos
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
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Review: It is perfect if you have 2 dogs or more , I can finally do my couch in 20 min instead of 2 hours . The suction is amazing . On the picture its all the dust and hair from my couch and carpet and I have 3 dogs . I deep clean my couch normally every month so it’s amazing how much it came out of it . Seriously worth the money . Probably way better than Dyson since I heard from my brother and other friends that it’s not as good as they say it is . I am just very happy and grateful.

Reviewer: Amazon Customer
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title:
Review: I'm really impressed as to how well this little machine does. When I say little, I'm use to the big canisters such as Filter Queen and Kenmore that follow me around. It picks up dirt and cat/dog hair very well. This vacuum is almost self propelled. I don't have to put too much effort into making it go. I like that I can detach the canister and wand from the entire unit and go up the stairs and reach high spots like ledges. I had to get use to the swivel action. Yes, I would recommend this vacuum.