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Shark Rocket Ultra-Light HV301 Review: Is It Worth It?
A practical look at the Shark Rocket Ultra-Light HV301 corded stick vacuum, including suction power, swivel steering, hard-floor and carpet cleaning, handheld conversion, attachments, weight, customer feedback, pros, cons, and common complaints.
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Product Overview
This Shark Rocket Ultra Light HV301 is a corded stick vacuum which cleans your home daily on carpets, rugs, hard floor, stairs, furniture and on all surfaces that are higher than the floor. The weight of this product allows you to easily move from room to room as opposed to moving an entire heavy upright vacuum.
This vacuum can be converted in to a hand held vacuum and used to clean furniture, stairs, bookshelves, etc. It also has swivel steering and additional tools to help you navigate around furniture and clean the areas such as corners, upholstered furniture, baseboards and pet hair.
Customers Say
Many consumers are satisfied with the vacuum's high performance due to its powerful suction, low weight and ease of use. Users have stated that it is ideal for an average day to clean in both carpet and hardwood floors.
Several features are liked by many users, including the possibility to convert this from a stick to a hand held vacuum and accessories such as stair/ corner/ furniture and pet hair. Also, the constant power provided by the cord eliminates the need to wait for a charge.
The most common complaint about this product has been the small size of the dust cup which requires frequent dumping, when it does stand up on its own, it tips over because of the heavy top portion of the handheld part of the vacuum; and, finally, when using the handheld mode, the user has to manage the cord manually.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Lightweight and easy to carry
- Strong suction for a compact stick vacuum
- Swivel steering improves maneuverability
- Works on carpet and hard floors
- Converts to a handheld vacuum
- Useful attachments for stairs and furniture
- Corded power avoids battery runtime limits
- Good for pet hair and quick daily cleaning
Cons
- Small dust cup needs frequent emptying
- Does not stand upright on its own
- Cord requires manual management
- Can feel top-heavy in handheld mode
- Less convenient for very large homes than a full-size vacuum
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Bottom Line
The Shark Rocket Ultra-Light HV301 is one of the best choices for customers that need an affordable lightweight corded vacuum that has strong suction and can be used in both handheld form or as a stick vac for cleaning your carpet or hardwood floors. It is most favorable because it is easy to maneuver and has constant power. However, it also comes with several drawbacks including its small dust cup, how you will manage the cord, and if you place the unit against the wall it will fall over.
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