Shark Rocket HV301 Vacuum Cleaner
Verdict
The Shark Rocket HV301 is a highly versatile corded stick that delivers strong suction, excellent tools, and flexible 3-in-1 cleaning in a compact, easy-to-store package. However, its loud operation, non-sealed filtration, hair-prone internals, and mixed edge and carpet performance mean it is best for buyers who prioritize versatility and low running costs over quietness and top-tier air quality.
Pros
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Accessories & Tools ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 5.0
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Cord management ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 5.0Built-in cord hooks along the wand and a rotating upper hook make it easy to coil, store and release the cable in one tidy bundle.
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Ongoing ownership costs (bags, filters, batteries) ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 5.0Bagless operation and washable filters keep ongoing costs very low, with no bags, batteries or frequent consumables to replace.
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Stair Cleaning ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 5.0In handheld mode with its adjustable stair tool and strong suction, the Rocket is well suited to tackling dirt and hair on stairs.
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Storage footprint & upright-stand stability ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 5.0
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Upholstery / Above-Floor Pickup ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 5.0Above-floor and upholstery cleaning benefit from the powerful corded handheld, which can take tools directly or via the wand to reach high and low areas.
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Versatility ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 5.0Functions as an upright-like stick, a slim canister-style setup and a corded handheld, with tools that work on floors, stairs and high surfaces for strong overall versatility.
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Convertible handheld design ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 2 reviews 4.8Converts quickly between upright-style stick, canister-style setup, and corded handheld modes, giving flexible cleaning on floors, stairs, and above-floor surfaces.
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Support & Reliability ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 4.5
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Hard Floor — Large Debris Intake ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 2 reviews 4.3Front cutouts on the floorhead help take in larger debris on hard floors, reducing snowplowing and giving the Rocket strong bare-floor pickup.
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Pet-Ready Features ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 2 reviews 4.3Handles pet hair on hard floors and low-pile carpets very effectively, aided by strong suction and lint-picking tools that suit pet-focused spot and whole-room cleaning.
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Price & Value ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 2 reviews 4.0
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Ease of use ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 4.0Simple mode controls, easy tool changes and quick bin and filter access make the Rocket user-friendly overall, though the fixed cord and non-removable bin add some handling hassle.
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Suction & Airflow ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 4.0
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Cord length ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 2 reviews 3.8The roughly 30-foot cord offers solid reach for most rooms, reducing how often you need to switch outlets during whole-home cleaning.
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Carpet — Medium-Pile Pickup ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 2 reviews 3.5Provides only fair-to-decent carpet cleaning, usually needing a couple of passes to pick up most debris and still falling short of deep-cleaning uprights.
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Edge & Baseboard Cleaning (Hard Floors) ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 2 reviews 3.5
Cons
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Bin & Bag ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 3.0
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Build quality & durability ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 3.0Solid metal wands and click-fit joints feel sturdy, but the internal hose is prone to splitting, so long-term durability is a mixed bag.
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Floorhead design ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 3.0The power head design uses front cutouts, a fluffy strip and rubber-coated wheels to handle debris and protect floors, but the belt-side edge and vulnerable internal hose are weak spots.
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Hair‑Wrap / Tangle Resistance ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 2.0
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Noise level ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 2.0
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Filtration / Dust Containment ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 1.0A non-sealed filtration system with gasket-less pre-motor filters and an unsealed exhaust allows some fine dust to bypass the filters and vent back into the room.
