'Great suction, even on carpet': This Shark stick vac is a record-low $100 (40% off)

In the world of stick vacuums, high-tech cordless models usually get all the love. And I'll admit that I, someone who tests home appliances for a living, have generally gravitated towards them too — but you know what? The other day, I went to clean up some crumbs and realized my beloved stick vac was dead. In that moment, I wished I could just plug it into the wall, but alas. If you don't want to find yourself in that situation, Amazon shoppers say the highly rated Shark Corded Stick Vacuum is worth its weight (all 8.2 pounds of it) in gold. Even better, it's on sale for just $100.

Why is it a good deal? 💰

At over 40% off, this dust demon is on sale for its best price on record, so I don't imagine it'll drop any further in the near future. More than 3,000 were purchased in the past month alone, and when you consider how much stick vacuums can cost these days (this corded Shark is $300), it's an absolute steal.

Why do I need this? 🤔

The whole point of using a stick vacuum is to spare yourself from pushing a heavy machine around the house, and this Shark will help you avoid just that. As mentioned, it clocks in at under 8.5 pounds and can be converted into a handheld to make things even less strenuous. Now you'll be able to clean not just your floors, but your countertops, couch, chairs, car, ceiling ... let's see your bulky old upright do that.

Like a limbo contest champion, it can get really low to the ground — almost flat — to get under furniture, and swivel steering allows for easier navigation around objects and corners. Does it have a ton of bells and whistles? No, but not everyone needs 'em, and sometimes it's nice to have a straightforward, user-friendly vacuum that just does its job. One cool feature, however, is that you can use the long wand with the handvac to reach higher surfaces. Well, that and the fact that you won't be waiting an hour-plus for any batteries to charge before you can, you know, use it.

What reviewers say 💬

Amazon customers are contentedly cleaning, thanks to this vacuum's powerful dust-guzzling capabilities and light feel.

Pros 👍

"Great suction, even on carpet!" gushed a gleeful grime-getter. "Holy cow, this thing kicks butt! We just decided to switch back to a corded vacuum versus our old cordless, expensive vacuum (that broke after a year). And you would have thought we hadn’t vacuumed in months. Ew... This thing is incredible on high-pile carpet and hardwood/tile."

"Very, very pleasantly surprised by the superb suction of this vacuum!" echoed another enthusiast. "This vacuum proves that you don’t have to spend hundreds to get a good product…highly recommend!"

"Lightweight!" said a pleased pet parent. "Powerful. I use it in my concrete basement for cat litter, general dust and a shag 12' x 12' rug ... It's a lot to ask of a stick vac versus a shop vac, but I can't stand pulling a shop vac around. I love Shark products."

Cons 👎

"This is my second Shark. Love it!" raved a repeat buyer. "Unfortunately, I did not read thoroughly, because when it arrived, it was just the vacuum without any attachments." That said, they added that it is "extremely lightweight, so it is easy to maneuver."

"Wish it had accessories," agreed an otherwise appeased appraiser. "We have dogs and got this to get the daily hair, leaves, dirt, sticks ... you get the idea. Better than the old broom and dustpan."

If you do prefer a cordless model, this is the one I use at home:

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The reviews quoted above reflect the most recent versions at the time of publication.

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