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Shark Releases New Freestyle Max Cordless Upright Vacuum

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Shark has introduced the Freestyle Max Cordless Upright Vacuum (SV2000 Series), the latest addition to its lineup of lightweight cordless vacuums. The new Shark Freestyle Max is designed to balance everyday convenience with versatile cleaning capabilities for both carpets and hard floors.

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Shark Freestyle Max

$199.99

Price as of August 8, 2026

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Key Features

With cordless functionality and LED lights on the floorhead, the Shark Freestyle Max is intended to make daily cleaning quicker and easier. A compact charging dock is included for both storage and recharging, while the lithium-ion battery supports up to 20 minutes of runtime per charge.

Person vacuuming a living room with the Shark Freestyle Max cordless upright next to the text “Cordless convenience” and “clean any room, anytime—without tangled cords or the need for nearby wall outlets.”
The Shark Freestyle Max Cordless Upright Vacuum offers lightweight, cordless convenience for quick cleanups on carpets and hard floors. Source: Amazon

Equipped with two brushroll speeds, the vacuum handles both carpets and bare floors, with selections made easily using a foot pedal on the floorhead.

Shark Freestyle Max cleaning near a rug edge with the text “Powerful multi-surface pickup,” plus a manufacturer note.
The Shark Freestyle Max Cordless Upright Vacuum features two brushroll speeds for carpets and bare floors, delivering strong multi-surface pickup. Source: Amazon

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Design and Usability

Weighing less than seven pounds, the Freestyle Max is marketed as Shark’s lightest cordless upright. Its lightweight frame, swivel steering, and LED headlights are designed to improve maneuverability and make debris easier to spot while cleaning.

The vacuum also features a large-capacity, easy-empty dust cup for longer cleaning sessions and hands-free disposal. Maintenance tasks, including cleaning the filter and brushroll, are designed to be straightforward, helping reduce clogs and support long-term performance.

Split image showing Shark Freestyle Max cleaning on a hard floor with LED headlights and a redesigned nozzle for enhanced cleaning that reduces clogs and blockages.
For quick cleanups, the Freestyle Max pairs floorhead LED lights with a redesigned nozzle—aimed at making day-to-day cleaning simpler. © Vacuum Wars

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Shark Freestyle Max

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