It did perform fairly well using Boost power however and it exceeded the manufacturer’s figures. The number of high scoring ratings indicates that the majority of owners are pleased with their Shark Rocket. For the most part people feel that it is lightweight and very easy to steer and maneuver. Having worked with many cordless units we don’t feel that this vacuum is particularly lightweight but we do agree that it moves and steers quite well. Most Shark vacuums have reusable filters that you can rinse under water .
As a corded, upright model, you won’t have to worry about running out of battery power with this pick by your side. The 25-foot cord gives plenty of reach and the lift-away canister is useful for accessing hard-to-reach areas. In addition, the hair easily collected in the stationary brush roll in our testing on hardwood floors, which blocked the vacuum from picking up debris very effectively. The model tended to push around heavier materials like popcorn kernels.
Clearly, it’s meant for quick clean-ups, like picking up spilled cereal or removing crumbs from car seats. The dust bin is also small but easily empties with the push of a button. You can make use of a duster crevice tool and multi-surface pet tool, both of which store neatly on the charging dock when not in use.
Making use of one Lithium ion battery, the Pet Pro boasts up to 40 minutes of runtime. It’s relatively lightweight at 3.34 pounds, comes with a HEPA filter, and can transform into a handheld vacuum with the press of a button. Its XL dust cup will help you finish the job without multiple stops. Along with the cordless stick vacuum, you get a crevice tool and a pet multi-tool for tougher jobs.
See how the impressive Dyson V11 stacks up against one of its closest cordless vacuum competitors, the Shark Rocket Pet Pro. One question, how does one remove the brush roll on the Shark Pet Pro? The clear plastic that covers mine is disgustingly dusty and gross. I would like to know how to remove that cover so I can clean it.
We only docked it for its bulkier design, which made it difficult to reach under lower furniture, and poor transfer from a flat surface to a rugged one. In terms of effectiveness, it captured all the materials in fewer than five passes and was pretty straightforward. The shark rocket pet pro passed all of our tests with flying colors. It was one of the only vacuums we tested that picked up human hair without getting tangled, so if you have an animal with long hair , this is an excellent option.
The Rocket isn’t as lightweight as some of the cordless units we’ve reviewed and the vacuum feels a bit top heavy, but at 7.3 lbs the overall weight isn’t too bad. Tools that snap securely into place are a nice touch and something we don’t always find on a Shark vacuum. Run times, in our opinion, are reasonable but not stellar. Our tests in standard power mode came up just slightly short of the advertised figures. But in Boost power mode our tests showed run times that were actually longer than those stated by the manufacturer.