Euro Pro Shark produces a bagless, cyclonic upright vacuum cleaner called the NV31 Infinity Upright. Due to the strength and steadiness of its suction power, some users prefer the bagless, cyclonic vacuum over other types. Dyson and Eureka models are the market leaders. Is Shark superior to its competitors?

Manufacturers claim that bagless cyclonic vacuums are consistently powerful without loosing suction as the cup fills, however some consumers disagree. Euro Pro guarantees the dependable and continuous suction power of the NV31 Infinity Upright, thanks to its patent pending 24 cyclones.

There have been some mixed reviews on the Shark Infinity, with some users complaining about certain details. However, even those complainers have nothing negative to say about the suction power of the NV31. Therefore, the Euro Pro Shark Infinity retains high ratings for its reliable suction power.

Certainly one of the best features of the Euro Pro Shark NV31 Infinity is its ‘Pet Care System.’ It is specially designed to make your carpet completely free of pet hairs. Numerous users have confirmed that the pet attachment is an outstanding strength of the Shark Infinity, and that it is equal in quality to that of more expensive brands.

A washable, true HEPA filter is incluced with the Shark Infinity.

So, the Shark Infinity vacuum cleaner does stand up well to its competitors, but what are some of its disadvantages?

An inconvenience of bagless, cyclonic vacuum cleaners is that the cup requires occasional rinsing. Many consumers have complained that Euro Pro’s claim of a required rinse once every 3 months is significantly inaccurate. These users are justified in their annoyance with the inactive stage of their Infinity, as it must be completely dried before its next use.

A similarly justified complaint about the Shark Infinity is about how often its cup needs to be emptied. Because the NV31’s cup is so small, it requires more emptying that its competitors’ larger cups. The business of emptying the dust cup is unpleasant, and another inconvenience about this model.

The most common complaint about the Shark Infinity is that it clogs too easily. This is because of poor design of the inner screen tube, which is too long for the canister and causes dirt to get trapped inside the tube. Dirt and hair simply has no place to fall. The Shark’s competitors have superior designs in this regard (for example, the Dyson’s inner tube is 1/3 the length of the Infinity’s), and fewer clogging problems. If Euro Pro wants to be more competitive, they will have to redesign their inner tube.

For decent quality at a great price, the Euro Pro Shark Infinity vacuum cleaner is an acceptable choice for bagless, cyclonic vacuum cleaners. It is not top of the line, but it is significantly more budget friendly than similar models from Eureka or Dyson.