5 Things to Know About the Shark Vertex Battery Life

Low power mode runs for 40 minutes This is standard for cordless stick vacuums and suitable for light cleaning.

High power mode runs for only 12 minutes That is short, but the vacuum is powerful enough to clean a whole apartment twice in that time.

The short high runtime is not a dealbreaker Because high mode cleans fast, you can finish most homes before the battery dies.

You should plan your cleaning around the battery Use low for maintenance and save high for carpets or tough spots.

Consider buying an extra battery if you have a large home Swapping batteries gives you more total runtime without waiting to recharge.