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Shark Rocket Stick Vacuum Review

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If you find value in a HEPA filter, the best cordless vacuum you need to get acquainted with is the Shark Rocket Stick Vacuum. You’ll end up with a much fresher and cleaner environment due to its anti-allergen seal and HEPA filter. This is in addition to an extra-large dust bin, for ultimate cleaning. And, for more vacuum reviews, visit our best vacuum cleaner list.

Why We Like It – Shark Rocket Stick Vacuum

When battling allergens, the Shark Rocket Stick Vacuum is a HEPA filter, in addition to an anti-allergen seal, large dust bin, and quick conversion to a hand vacuum.

Pros
  • Anti-allergen seal + HEPA filter
  • Extra-large dust bin
  • Can convert to hand vacuum
Cons
  • Wish more attachments were included

Power

When you strip away the chassis, you’ll find that the Shark IX141 is ready to rumble; it has 181 wattage of power, 8.38 amps, and 42 CFM. In other words, it’s going to deeply clean carpets and hardwood floors in addition to catching pet hair that thinks it’ll escape your wrath. If battery life is a concern, perhaps one of the best corded stick vacuums might be a better fit for you.

Related: If you need a lighter and easier vacuum to use, read our Shark Rocket HV301 review

Speed & Efficiency

To understand how quickly Shark Rocket Stick Vacuums can clean bare floors and carpets, knowing its CFM is important, which it’s rated up to 42. That means you can cover 42 cubic feet per minute, an ideal number for a medium-sized home. More importantly, it has a HEPA filter to grab small particles, leaving behind cleaner air.

Bin Capacity & Maintenance

Unlike, say, the Bosch BCS122GB, the Shark Rocket Cordless Vacuum Cleaner is equipped with an XL dust cup with Clean Touch technology. Simply press the button and the dust bin’s contents are released. On occasion, be sure to clean the dust bin out to prevent build-up.

Related: Check out this Shark Rotator Powered Lift-Away vacuum review for a powerful, dust-busting cleaner

Durability

If we’re talking built quality, the Dyson V11 Vacuum is the clear winner here—but Shark certainly comes as a close second, at least in this comparison. Of course, it’s all hard plastic, but quite durable considering the building materials used. In fact, it has an anti-allergen seal to prevent dust from circulating into the air. Most shark vacuums are great for this, as you’ll see in our Shark Navigator Freestyle upright stick cordless bagless vacuum for carpet review.

Value

The Shark Rocket Stick Vacuum is a great offer if one is on a tight budget. While only a few attachments are given, like the crevice tool and brush, what matters most is the ability to swap from a corded stick Shark vacuum, to a hand vac in seconds. That makes it versatile, which the Tineco Pure One S12 is capable of doing, too, but at a much higher price. In other words: stick to the Shark Rocket. If you want more handheld vacuum options and have carpets, consider a portable steam cleaner.

Shark Rocket Stick Vacuum Wrap Up

You won’t be disappointed if you give the Shark Rocket Stick Vacuum a chance. What isn’t there to like? It’s lightweight, can convert to a hand vac in seconds, and has an extra-large dust bin. What’s more impressive is the added HEPA filter and anti-allergen seal, a must-have for cleaner air. That alone makes up for its bare minimum number of attachments.