Shark PowerPro Flex Pet Plus Cordless Vacuum Review

Shark PowerPro Flex Pet Plus Cordless Vacuum IZ387H: Engineered for Pet Owners

The Shark PowerPro Flex Pet Plus (IZ387H) is a purpose-built cordless stick vacuum designed to tackle the unique challenges of pet-owning households. Shark has earned a strong reputation in the vacuum industry for producing practical, high-performing machines that solve real-world cleaning problems, and the IZ387H exemplifies that philosophy. It combines hypervelocity suction power with Shark's signature MultiFLEX wand technology, FloorDetect automatic surface adjustment, a self-cleaning brushroll that eliminates hair wrap, and a sealed HEPA filtration system that captures 99.97% of dust and allergens. With up to 50 minutes of runtime and a thoughtfully designed accessory kit, this vacuum is built to handle everything from deep carpet cleaning to quick furniture touch-ups.

Key Features

The centerpiece technology in the IZ387H is Shark's FloorDetect system, which uses sensors to automatically detect whether the vacuum is on carpet or hard flooring and adjusts the brushroll speed accordingly. This means you get maximized agitation on carpets for deep dirt extraction and gentler, more appropriate contact on hard floors, all without manually switching modes or swapping nozzle heads. It is a genuinely useful feature that streamlines the cleaning process and ensures optimal performance on every surface.

The self-cleaning brushroll is another critical feature for pet owners. Long pet hair and human hair are among the most frustrating maintenance issues with traditional vacuums, requiring frequent manual removal with scissors or a seam ripper. Shark's brushroll design actively separates and removes hair during operation, keeping the roller clean and maintaining peak suction performance without user intervention. This alone can save significant time and frustration over the life of the vacuum.

Shark's MultiFLEX wand technology allows the vacuum's wand to bend at a central joint, enabling the cleaning head to reach flat under furniture without requiring you to get on your hands and knees. The wand also folds over for ultra-compact freestanding storage, a practical advantage for homes where closet space is limited. The sealed HEPA filtration system with Anti-Allergen Complete Seal technology ensures that captured particles stay inside the vacuum, making it a strong choice for allergy-sensitive households.

Best For

The Shark PowerPro Flex Pet Plus is best suited for pet owners with multi-surface homes who need a versatile, cordless cleaning solution. It handles carpets, hardwood, tile, and laminate equally well thanks to FloorDetect technology. The self-cleaning brushroll makes it particularly valuable in homes with dogs, cats, or any shedding pets. The 50-minute runtime provides enough battery life to clean most medium to large homes in a single session, and the easy conversion to a handheld vacuum extends its utility to car interiors, stairs, and above-floor surfaces.

Performance and Design

Shark describes the IZ387H's suction as "hypervelocity," and in practice, the vacuum delivers strong, consistent pickup across both carpet and hard floor surfaces. The PowerFins nozzle is a multi-surface cleaning head that digs into carpet fibers while maintaining direct contact with hard floors, ensuring continuous debris pickup regardless of the surface beneath it. Integrated LED headlights on the cleaning head illuminate dark spaces under furniture and along baseboards, making it easy to spot fine dust and small particles that might otherwise go unnoticed.

The included accessory kit features an 8-inch crevice tool for reaching into narrow gaps and the new FurFins Tool, specifically designed for lifting pet hair from upholstered furniture and fabric surfaces. Converting the vacuum from stick mode to handheld mode is quick and intuitive, giving you a lightweight, portable cleaning tool for elevated surfaces, car seats, and tight spaces. The IZ387H weighs approximately 7 pounds in stick configuration, making it easy to maneuver with one hand and comfortable to use for extended cleaning sessions. Shark's build quality and widespread availability of replacement parts and filters add long-term value and peace of mind to this already compelling cordless vacuum.