Shark is certainly one of the most innovative vacuum companies in the world. If you look at their lineup from top to bottom you will see a lot of features exclusive only to them, or at the very least invented by them. So it’s not surprising that they have multiple robot vacuums that you can put on auto-pilot, letting them do the cleaning that you don’t want to. One thing Shark has always done is looked at what their customers want out of a vacuum, and then responded by filling those needs. The ION lineup demonstrates that perfectly.
The robotic vacuum was originally made for hard floors to safe the trouble of using a broom and dust pan on a regular basis. They didn’t have sturdy brushrolls or much power so they were almost useless on anything other than tile, hardwood, or linoleum. But like most products sold today, the technology has improved dramatically in that area. Shark ION robots can tackle a variety of surfaces including carpeting. Let’s take a look at some of the main features found in this lineup before comparing each of the models side by side:
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The Shark APEX Speed is a lighter and more compact vacuum than the full sized uprights in their lineup. It’s designed to provide the cleaning ability of the larger models combined with easier maneuverability, making it ideal for smaller homes or tight spaces. Even though it is on the lighter side it sill comes with some of the features that have made Shark the most innovative brand today like DuoClean, Lift-Away, and Active Glide (more on those in a bit). While it is on the pricier side of their lineup there are many reasons for that. Let’s take a look at what this vacuum has to offer to see if it is indeed one of the 
The Shark ION F80 is an all purpose cordless vacuum that comes with their unique MultiFLEX™ technology, as well as a long list of strong features. Like the other major brands in the home vacuum industry, Shark has made a big investment in cord-free machines to make them viable replacements to the heavier corded models found in virtually every household. While the biggest improvement has been with the batteries (more on that in a minute) there are several other features that make the F80 a tremendous value.
Anybody who has been following the vacuum cleaner industry over the last few years has noticed a trend towards lighter, more versatile vacuums that don’t sacrifice cleaning ability. This is a tall task for the major brands but most of them have met it with flying colors. Dyson, Shark, and others have multiple cordless models to choose from with long lasting lithium ion batteries but Oreck had been missing from the conversation. That is noticeable since the company has been one of the pioneers in both residential and professional cleaning products for so long.