Shark's lightweight vacuum keeps up with the Dyson for half the price

[MUSIC] [MUSIC] Hi, Katie Pilkington for cNet and today we're gonna be taking a closer look at the Shark Rocket. Hi, Katie Pilkington for cNet and today we're gonna be taking a closer look at the Shark Rocket. Those of you who may have seen our review video or article of the DC59 might be screaming copycat right now and there are undeniable similarities between the Shark Rocket and the Dyson light weight model. Those of you who may have seen our review video or article of the DC59 might be screaming copycat right now and there are undeniable similarities between the Shark Rocket and the Dyson light weight model. But there are a lot of differences too. But there are a lot of differences too. Most obviously the fact that the Shark's $179 price point makes it less than half the price of the $499 Dyson. Most obviously the fact that the Shark's $179 price point makes it less than half the price of the $499 Dyson. Another major difference is obvious right off the bat is the fact that while the Dyson DC 59 is a cordless model the Shark does have a cord, meaning that you will need to be near an outlet when you're vacuuming and will be held to the same constraints. Another major difference is obvious right off the bat is the fact that while the Dyson DC 59 is a cordless model the Shark does have a cord, meaning that you will need to be near an outlet when you're vacuuming and will be held to the same constraints. Space wise that you would with a more traditional vacuum. Space wise that you would with a more traditional vacuum. But Shark makes up for this inconvenience by giving you a lot of options to really customize the Rocket to do whatever you need to, be it hard floors, carpet, upholstery, curtains, stairs, or car detailing. But Shark makes up for this inconvenience by giving you a lot of options to really customize the Rocket to do whatever you need to, be it hard floors, carpet, upholstery, curtains, stairs, or car detailing. And they put all of these attachments in this bag. And they put all of these attachments in this bag. So that you have easy storage, and you know where everything is. So that you have easy storage, and you know where everything is. It's all in one place all the time. It's all in one place all the time. One of my favorite tools that really sets the shark apart from other lightweight vacuums we've tested in this group is this attachment, which kind of works like a swiffer vacuum for those of you that may have it. One of my favorite tools that really sets the shark apart from other lightweight vacuums we've tested in this group is this attachment, which kind of works like a swiffer vacuum for those of you that may have it. You know, here's the vacuum nozzle right here, and then this microfiber pad that's totally detachable. You know, here's the vacuum nozzle right here, and then this microfiber pad that's totally detachable. And machine washable follows along behind and picks up any dirt or debris that maybe caught or stuck to your floors, these options for total customization are one of the things that we really like about the full size Shark that Megan Wollerton reviewed in 2013. And machine washable follows along behind and picks up any dirt or debris that maybe caught or stuck to your floors, these options for total customization are one of the things that we really like about the full size Shark that Megan Wollerton reviewed in 2013. I was really impressed as the rocket is such a dynamite with pet hair, Weaknesses are large debris and fine particulate on carpet, particularly high pile carpet. I was really impressed as the rocket is such a dynamite with pet hair, Weaknesses are large debris and fine particulate on carpet, particularly high pile carpet. I really like this vacuum because I have two pets that shed pretty aggressively, and so that day to day carpet maintenance is something that can really get out of hand if you're not keeping up with it. I really like this vacuum because I have two pets that shed pretty aggressively, and so that day to day carpet maintenance is something that can really get out of hand if you're not keeping up with it. And this would be a great vacuum for that daily maintenance. And this would be a great vacuum for that daily maintenance. Just run it over the floors really quickly and then you're done. Just run it over the floors really quickly and then you're done. And then you can pull out the full size vacuum, your upright, for your heavier duty weekend cleaning. And then you can pull out the full size vacuum, your upright, for your heavier duty weekend cleaning. So if you like the idea of customizing your vacuum perhaps a little bit more than the Dyson? So if you like the idea of customizing your vacuum perhaps a little bit more than the Dyson? And you also like the fact this one retails for half the price. And you also like the fact this one retails for half the price. At $179, but I would recommend considering the Shark Rocket. At $179, but I would recommend considering the Shark Rocket. For cnet, I'm Katie Pilkington. For cnet, I'm Katie Pilkington. [MUSIC] [MUSIC] [MUSIC] [MUSIC] Hi, Katie Pilkington for cNet and today we're gonna be taking a closer look at the Shark Rocket. Hi, Katie Pilkington for cNet and today we're gonna be taking a closer look at the Shark Rocket. Those of you who may have seen our review video or article of the DC59 might be screaming copycat right now and there are undeniable similarities between the Shark Rocket and the Dyson light weight model. Those of you who may have seen our review video or article of the DC59 might be screaming copycat right now and there are undeniable similarities between the Shark Rocket and the Dyson light weight model. But there are a lot of differences too. But there are a lot of differences too. Most obviously the fact that the Shark's $179 price point makes it less than half the price of the $499 Dyson. Most obviously the fact that the Shark's $179 price point makes it less than half the price of the $499 Dyson. Another major difference is obvious right off the bat is the fact that while the Dyson DC 59 is a cordless model the Shark does have a cord, meaning that you will need to be near an outlet when you're vacuuming and will be held to the same constraints. Another major difference is obvious right off the bat is the fact that while the Dyson DC 59 is a cordless model the Shark does have a cord, meaning that you will need to be near an outlet when you're vacuuming and will be held to the same constraints. Space wise that you would with a more traditional vacuum. Space wise that you would with a more traditional vacuum. But Shark makes up for this inconvenience by giving you a lot of options to really customize the Rocket to do whatever you need to, be it hard floors, carpet, upholstery, curtains, stairs, or car detailing. But Shark makes up for this inconvenience by giving you a lot of options to really customize the Rocket to do whatever you need to, be it hard floors, carpet, upholstery, curtains, stairs, or car detailing. And they put all of these attachments in this bag. And they put all of these attachments in this bag. So that you have easy storage, and you know where everything is. So that you have easy storage, and you know where everything is. It's all in one place all the time. It's all in one place all the time. One of my favorite tools that really sets the shark apart from other lightweight vacuums we've tested in this group is this attachment, which kind of works like a swiffer vacuum for those of you that may have it. One of my favorite tools that really sets the shark apart from other lightweight vacuums we've tested in this group is this attachment, which kind of works like a swiffer vacuum for those of you that may have it. You know, here's the vacuum nozzle right here, and then this microfiber pad that's totally detachable. You know, here's the vacuum nozzle right here, and then this microfiber pad that's totally detachable. And machine washable follows along behind and picks up any dirt or debris that maybe caught or stuck to your floors, these options for total customization are one of the things that we really like about the full size Shark that Megan Wollerton reviewed in 2013. And machine washable follows along behind and picks up any dirt or debris that maybe caught or stuck to your floors, these options for total customization are one of the things that we really like about the full size Shark that Megan Wollerton reviewed in 2013. I was really impressed as the rocket is such a dynamite with pet hair, Weaknesses are large debris and fine particulate on carpet, particularly high pile carpet. I was really impressed as the rocket is such a dynamite with pet hair, Weaknesses are large debris and fine particulate on carpet, particularly high pile carpet. I really like this vacuum because I have two pets that shed pretty aggressively, and so that day to day carpet maintenance is something that can really get out of hand if you're not keeping up with it. I really like this vacuum because I have two pets that shed pretty aggressively, and so that day to day carpet maintenance is something that can really get out of hand if you're not keeping up with it. And this would be a great vacuum for that daily maintenance. And this would be a great vacuum for that daily maintenance. Just run it over the floors really quickly and then you're done. Just run it over the floors really quickly and then you're done. And then you can pull out the full size vacuum, your upright, for your heavier duty weekend cleaning. And then you can pull out the full size vacuum, your upright, for your heavier duty weekend cleaning. So if you like the idea of customizing your vacuum perhaps a little bit more than the Dyson? So if you like the idea of customizing your vacuum perhaps a little bit more than the Dyson? And you also like the fact this one retails for half the price. And you also like the fact this one retails for half the price. At $179, but I would recommend considering the Shark Rocket. At $179, but I would recommend considering the Shark Rocket. For cnet, I'm Katie Pilkington. For cnet, I'm Katie Pilkington. [MUSIC] [MUSIC]