Shark PowerLite Cordless Stick Vacuum vs Shark Rocket Pro Corded Stick Vacuum

Buy the PowerLite if you want cordless freedom and light weight in a small home with mostly hard floors and low-pile carpet. Buy the Rocket Pro if you want stronger sustained suction, a much larger bin and no battery to run down, and you can live with a cord. The PowerLite is the newer, lighter design with FloorDetect and PowerFins, but its 0.09 gal bin and 40-minute ECO runtime mean frequent emptying and charging. The Rocket Pro has far more owner feedback and a higher rating, and its corded motor keeps full power until you unplug it.

• Choose the PowerLite if you want a 6 lb cordless stick you can grab for quick daily cleanups and carry up stairs without a cord.
• Choose the Rocket Pro if you want full-power suction for deep carpet cleaning, a big bin and no battery limits, and a cord is fine.