Shark Rocket Ultra-Light Corded Bagless Vacuum for Carpet and Hard Floor Cleaning with Swivel Steering (HV301), Gray/Orange

UPDATE: 11/11/25. I need to update. I was WRONG about the stand. I was looking for another one since they are on sale right now and DISCOVERED THAT Shark has added a stand to this item and the Pro. I am delighted so I BOUGHT A SECOND ONE TODAY for upstairs! Now, I can donate that old XXX heavy vacuum. Thank you, Shark! j c I bought this vacuum in May 2025, and I am sorry I didn't buy it when it was first available. After lugging a bigger vacuum cleaner around the house, this vacuum cleaner has made everything so much easier. At 7.6 lbs., it is so much easier to get up the stairs. AND - here is a big one - it is so much easier to take off the wand and VACUUM the stairs. It goes everywhere the old big, earthbound one cannot. I would recommend wearing earplugs. The floor nozzle pivots easily and is flat enough to get under so much more. Transition from carpet to short carpet to hard floor could not be easier - small thumb movement. Attachments are well done. Dropping the dirt into a bag is really easy. The best part is it has VERY STRONG SUCTION - that really surprised me. It leaves tracks in the carpet the same or BETTER than my old conventional style. Super easy to simply detach the top for quick pick up, or to get places. I would suggest to Shark to make a stand that snaps-on/clamps on the wand; or a permanent one of the newer models. Not interested in buying a stand for $$. l won't buy something that won't stabilize the vacuum while in use. This is truly a must because since it can't stand well as it is, and stopping the vacuum to move stuff, putting it down on the floor, top can get warm, slows down the task. Bottom line - great suction, light weight, very maneuverable, easy to do stairs via just the top part. Check. Oh wait - how about vacuuming the car?? Check and Check

The accessory tools are a real bonus with this vacuum. This has great suction and is so easy to use. It doesn't stand alone but that's not a big deal for me. I highly recommend this is you need a good solution to a vacuum without having to lug around a bigger canister vacuum. It stores easily using minimal space. This is a great price for this handy vacuum. I just had a knee replacement and this vacuum is so easy for me to use and still be able to keep my carpets and hardwood floors looking good.

Just got this gem of a vacuum cleaner and love it already. I am a big fan of anything Shark-Ninja and this vacuum cleaner, small as it is, delivers on it's promises. Light weigh and has all the suction of a much larger vacuum cleaner. I love, love love it and would recommend this to anyone who is tired of pushing around a heavy vacuum and getting a backache from it, then try this little baby. The only drawback is it doesn't stand by itself, but it leans quite nicely and lies quite nicely wherever you put it. At this price point you can't go wrong and it becomes a hand held vacuum with very little exertion. What will these people think of next? You are going to love it as much as I do.

Ok so our battery operated shark vacuum was loosing its battery life after each charge. I decided to go the plug route. This seemed like a great midline option. Not too big, not too small, priced at a good budget point (for us). Let me tell you the plug route was the best idea. It’s a fairly long plug that I can do my whole first floor and second floor from one outlet (obviously my house is somewhat small;). The suction is amazing! Things I would’ve had to sweep, or pick up by hand I can now rely on the vacuum to pick up. The second power option for carpet is very powerful as well. It leaves nice carpet lines and picks up everything. My only problem with the vacuum is I find the handle heavy on my arm. The engine is on the upper end of the handle as is the waste basket compartment ( which can hold a nice amount of dirt). I find myself switching hands to give one hand a rest. The vacuum also can not stand on its own for the same reasoning. Aside for that this is a very reliable vacuum.

I have purchased 4 of these. One for each of my houses. I have hardwood, carpet, tile and area rugs and it works great on all flooring. It is lightweight and easy to switch to a handheld quickly. It goes under things and it swivels easily. It stores in a small place and has a long cord. It is easy to empty too. I love this vacuum better than the big high end bulky one I have. Highly recommend!

This is a review of the Shark Rocket Ultra-light (box says Pet) vacuum, model # HV301, the orange and gray one that has apparently been around for years and has lots of great reviews. (See photo.) There are other models sold on the same product page, making reading reviews confusing if you don't know which model is being reviewed. Read carefully when ordering, too, to get the model you want. I've only had it a couple of days but so far I'm very pleased with it. It's pulling an appalling amount of embedded dirt from my low pile carpet and does a great job on my hard surface floors. It's very easy to use and isn't horribly loud for such strong suction. It has two speeds, one for hard floors/area rugs or using the attachments, and one for carpet. I'm not used to a vacuum with the motor at the top, but it's not heavy and I love that it lies flat to easily get under beds and swivels around furniture. The cord is about 25 feet long. It includes three attachments: upholstery, crevice, and dusting tools. These and the floor unit can attach to either the long wand or to the upper motor for use as a handheld vac. Simple and very easy to put together or separate the parts as needed. The attachments aren't stored on the vacuum, but I like that. I don't want the added bulk or weight when I'm vacuuming floors. The filters are very easy to change and only need to be removed, rinsed, and air dried once a month. Another smaller filter can go even longer. The long cord wraps for storage and the top motor part can hook lower down so it stands alone anywhere. It will also stand against a wall without moving the top part, but it won't stand alone that way in the middle of the floor. The dirt cup isn't very large but is okay. I wish the dirt cup would detach (as on some other models) so that the motor and cord don't have to be taken to the trash can, but that's one less thing to break and isn't much of an inconvenience. It has a light that lets you know if the roller brush gets clogged, but there are no illuminating lights. The roller cover removes using a coin, although I haven't needed to do that. For me, ease and simplicity of use and the excellent performance in cleaning are the important factors, and this stick vac excels at those. This is a great vacuum especially for the price. I got it on sale but at regular price it's still less expensive than many comparable vacs. Surprisingly it has a long 5-year warranty. This will supplement but won't replace my robot vac which will still be used for frequent, effortless lighter cleanings, but it will replace my ancient, heavy, falling-apart upright which apparently I haven't used nearly often enough, judging by what this vacuum is removing. I'll add this vac to the routine. The robot is great at removing pet hair but isn't nearly as good at removing embedded dirt. I wish I'd bought this Shark sooner. Especially if you have any carpet, or if you don't already have a good vacuum with attachments, I highly recommend this Shark. (No matter what type floor, if you have pets who shed, I also highly recommend the Wyze robot vac for that, between deeper cleanings.)

I got this when it was on sale for $109.99 I purchased it for my workplace to do a few rooms of low pile office carpet and a few vinyl backed low pile mats. I also have one small office with high pile carpet . It’s fantastic for low pile carpets . It removes sand and dirt well. It does equally well on the mats . It did good on the high pile carpet and left nice grooves in the pile ( the occupant of that high pile office likes and wants to see vacuum lines as proof I cleaned his room). I tried it in my pet filled home ( 6 cats ) before taking to the office! My home is 100 percent wood floors and tile . I really like this vacuum. I think it picks well ! It did great removing loose litter , dander and cat hair in my home. It does not blow the debris away it actually picks it up even on the edges and on the front edge too ! Things to keep in mind : * The head is small so you will have to go over areas a bit . * The pole length is not adjustable and I feel it’s quite long . I’m only 5’1 and I feel it’s too long ! While it’s light weight it’s not effortless to use . I think an upright is easier on the arms . * it’s top heavy and can’t stand up on its own . It does have rubber backing on motor /cup do when you lean it it doesn’t fall over too easily . It does require you to be cautious with where you stand it and I feel with kids or pets around you would need to be extra careful with placement . It has tipped over times , has not broken …yet . * The cord is OK length . I would have liked a few more feet . * Suction is very good ! The hose running from the head to the cup is smaller ! I would suggest picking up before vacuuming to ensure nothing large gets sucked up. The vacuum has washable filters , if you notice suction loss , wash the filters ( just a sink rinse and overnight out on counter dry Needed) * The vacuum is strong so the dust cup fills quickly . The cup is attached to the motor head so after taking it off the pole you must drag the whole head ( with cord ) to the trash bin … a bit annoying. * I store this in my locker at work , I just pop the head off and it goes into my small locker just fine . I really like this vacuum and I feel it would be great as an apartment vacuum . For a large home I feel the head is small and will require too much arm action to be useful!

This vacuum works well enough for quick cleanups, but is not great. It’s too top heavy, the vacuum head is too bulky to fit under furniture and its width is too small so it takes more passes to vacuum the floor making it take more time to clean, and the rubber grip for the handle made my hand sore after awhile of using it. I have a big home with central vac but wanted this for quick cleanups n as a backup. It’s suction is par to subpar n not better then my central vac. I guess it’s ok for small homes. The fourth time I used it, the stick wand no longer stays clicked n upright. I used it a few times before writing this review.

O plugue da tomada não é compativel compatível com o padrão brasileiro. A lei brasileira obriga quem vende produto importado a adaptar o plugue.

This is the best vacuum that I have ever owned. It is light weight, versatile, easy to do stairs as it has a long cable. Fit's all my needs, and it doesn't scare the dog!

We have gone through 3 Dyson products and have just had enough of the high priced short life span of them. Thought we would just grab something less expensive to get us through until we decided on our next vacuum. Read the reviews on this unit and were intrigued. Wow, what an amazing find!! Being corded gives it more power which was awesome. The cord is 25 feet long so you have lots of coverage before needing to switch outlets. It is light, well balanced and feels good in your hand. Great for reaching up for ceiling corners, powerful power bar for carpet, and easy to empty and operate. Wish we had of found this before we got caught up in the Dyson hype. You will not regret buying this vacuum!!

Excelente opción, tiene muy buena potencia de aspirado, es muy práctica y liviana, aspira muy bien polvo y pelo de gato, la mejor compra.

I have another larger vacuum and - honesty - I’d rather burn all the carpets than lug that thing around. This feels like a tree branch compared to that one. Great suction power and gets into decent spaces. The head swivels quite a bit. Does a great job. It’s also one of the easiest vacuums to clean. The roller panel cover is easy to take off (I used a butter knife to unlock the 3 latches) and it’s REALLY satisfying to cut and yank all the hair out of there. The filter is also really easy to clean under the sink and dries fairly quickly (softly ring the water out). Got this on sale and it was worth every penny.