Shark IZ462H

Verdict

The Shark Vertex IZ462H delivers the same excellent cleaning performance as the Stratos but at a lower regular price, making it one of the best values in the mid-high cordless segment. You give up the Stratos’s screen and odor-neutralizing cartridge, but keep the dual rollers, strong suction, HEPA filtration, and flex wand. It’s a great choice if you care more about performance and value than bells and whistles.

Pros

  • Hard Floor — Large Debris Intake 2 reviews 5.0
    On hard floors the Vertex’s soft roller head excels at scooping up large debris like rice and cereal, often leaving the lane clean on the first pass.
  • Hair‑Wrap / Tangle Resistance 1 review 5.0
    The self-cleaning dual roller head shows minimal hair wrap in use, so pet and long hair rarely require more than light combing to clear.
  • Filtration / Dust Containment 3 reviews 4.7
    Its HEPA filter and sealed system provide better containment of dust and allergens than many similarly priced sticks, appealing to allergy conscious users.
  • Price & Value 3 reviews 4.7
    Overall value impressions are very positive: the Vertex pairs excellent hard-floor pickup, strong hair handling and long runtime with a price that undercuts many flagships and even Shark’s own Stratos, whose similar performance usually costs about 150 dollars more at full MSRP.
  • Overall opinion 4 reviews 4.5
    Reviewers generally regard the IZ462H as a standout value pick, emphasizing its strong cleaning, useful design touches and long runtimes while noting that its extra weight is a reasonable compromise for the performance and feature set.
  • Runtime (Measured, Default) 2 reviews 4.5
    With an advertised runtime of up to about an hour on its default mode, the IZ462H can typically cover several rooms or an entire small home on one charge, outlasting many older sticks that needed recharging mid-clean.
  • Storage footprint & upright-stand stability 2 reviews 4.5
    The foldable wand and self-standing design allow the IZ462H to store compactly in a closet while remaining stable upright, giving it a smaller storage footprint than many traditional uprights.
  • Under-Furniture Pickup 2 reviews 4.5
    The IZ462H’s flexible wand lets it bend under couches and beds to collect dust without moving heavy furniture, making under-furniture cleaning easier than with rigid-stick designs.
  • Versatility 2 reviews 4.5
    The IZ462H transitions smoothly from rugs to hard floors using its dual roller head, providing versatile cleaning performance across different surfaces without needing frequent tool changes.
  • Carpet — High-Pile Pickup 1 review 4.5
    High pile rugs are handled with confidence, with strong suction helping the Vertex pull debris from deeper fibers than many lighter-duty sticks.
  • Carpet — Low-Pile Pickup 1 review 4.5
    On low pile carpets the IZ462H lifts everyday dirt and debris in a pass or two, giving it the cleaning performance many people expect from a main vacuum.
  • Hair-Wrap / Tangle Resistance 1 review 4.5
    The self-cleaning dual roller head shows minimal hair wrap in use, so pet and long hair rarely require more than light combing to clear.
  • Maneuverability & Handling 1 review 4.5
  • Carpet — Medium-Pile Pickup 3 reviews 4.3
    Medium pile rugs are handled with ease, with deep-clean tests showing high sand pickup and giving owners confidence to use it as a main carpet cleaner.
  • Battery & Charging 2 reviews 4.3
    A removable battery that runs up to about an hour per charge and can be swapped for a spare makes the IZ462H suitable for larger cleaning jobs and multi-floor homes.
  • Suction & Airflow 4 reviews 4.1
    HyperVelocity technology and DuoClean PowerFins deliver strong suction that maintains close contact with floors, helping the Vertex dig dirt out of carpets while still grabbing debris effectively on hard floors.
  • Crevice / Groove Pickup (Hard Floors) 1 review 4.0
    Crevice pickup is strong, pulling significantly more sand from quarter-inch grooves than low performers while only trailing the very top Dyson, Samsung and Tineco models.
  • Runtime (Measured, Boost/Turbo) 1 review 4.0
    Max-power runtime sits just over fifteen and a half minutes, placing it among the longest-lasting sticks when run continuously on its highest setting.
  • Noise level 2 reviews 3.5
    Measured around the low 80-decibel range on max, the Vertex sounds quieter than some rivals while maintaining a steady, tolerable tone for most users.

Cons

  • Weight 2 reviews 3.0
    The Vertex weighs close to nine pounds and can feel heavier in the hand than some ultra-light sticks, but many users still consider it reasonably lightweight for a powerful dual-roller vacuum, especially compared with older bulkier models.