Shark Cordless Hand Vac SV736

I bought the Black & Decker 18 volt cordless hand vac (Black & Decker PHV1800CB 18-Volt Pivoting-Nose Cordless Energy-Star Handheld Vacuum Cleaner) about a year before I bought this one. The B&D was so… LOUD I had to use ear plugs or be driven mad! (Esp. on the higher speed) Needed another for upstairs, so I bought this Shark. It's GREAT! I was concerned when I got it that the instructions said "don't leave plugged in" because I always had cordless vacs that were charged all the time. It has turned out not to be a problem--the charge lasts a long time (for a cordless vac). From my experience, this Vac is much quieter than the B&D and picks up every bit as much...if not more...than the supposedly more powerful B&D. I use the brush attachment almost every time and it's great for quick pick ups and vacuuming the stairs. I find myself bringing it downstairs so I can use it rather than the B&D. Highly recommend!

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This is a powerful, small great cordless handheld vacuum. I have another that I purchased a few years ago and it finally went up (nicad battery). I didn't realize how much I would miss it. The only issue… with this unit is that the battery replacement is almost as much as a new vacuum, so you're better off just buying a new one like I did. Seems a bit wasteful that the company makes the batteries that expensive. My first vac is still in great shape, but it needs a battery. The company should update and go with lithium-ion.

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