Shark HV322 Rocket Deluxe Pro Corded Stick Vacuum

A lot for a stick. The HV322 has strong suction on hard floors and rugs, and it handles daily cleaning in smaller homes well. Being corded, it doesn't lose power as a battery drains. It's best for mostly hard floors with some rugs, and isn't meant for a large wall-to-wall carpeted house.

Light overall, but top-heavy. At 8.6 lb the HV322 is easy to move and carry, yet the motor sits up in the handle, so the weight is in your hand. Some find that tiring over a long session. Switching to the hand unit for stairs puts all of it in your grip.

For a small home, mostly yes. The long cord lets the Shark HV322 cover a room or a small home from one outlet. The downside is handling it: a few find it a chore to wind up afterward, and it gets underfoot while you work. Keep it behind you as you move forward.

No. The HV322 doesn't stand by itself, and leaned on a wall or counter it tends to slide or tip over, which is a common complaint. Hanging the hand unit on its hook the way the manual shows cuts down on falls. Plan for a spot where it can hang between uses.

Fairly loud. The Shark HV322 is listed at 80 dB and often sounds as loud as a full-size vacuum, partly because the motor sits right by your hand. It doesn't bother everyone, and some use it for years without minding. If noise matters in your home, factor that in.

Yes. The HV322 lifts cat and dog hair well from rugs and carpeted stairs, and the hand unit does the same on furniture. Long hair does wrap around the brushroll and needs cutting free from time to time. The Pet Multi-Tool that comes with it is aimed at hair on couches.

Spotting dust. The light on the Shark HV322's floor head makes dust and hair visible on hard floors and in dark corners, and it's one of the most useful parts of the design. It helps most under furniture and in closets, where you'd otherwise miss what's lying there.