Shark FlexStyle vs Shark SpeedStyle

Quick answer

Critics score the Shark FlexStyle 84 and the Shark SpeedStyle 85 out of 100, from 9 and 9 professional reviews. 6 outlets reviewed both: 2 scored the Shark FlexStyle higher, 3 scored the Shark SpeedStyle higher and 1 gave both the same score. On average those critics put the Shark SpeedStyle 1 point ahead.

Shark FlexStyleImage: Shark

Shark FlexStyle

84
Well liked
Average of 9 professional reviews
8 of 9 recommend it · one critic disagrees
Where the 9 reviews landedRange 70–90
Score printed by the outlet Estimated from the verdict

Praised for: results (6 of 9), attachments (3 of 9), ease of use (3 of 9)

Criticised for: price (5 of 9), noise (2 of 9)

The catch: Runs hot and loud.

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Shark SpeedStyleImage: Shark

Shark SpeedStyle

85
Highly rated
Average of 9 professional reviews
9 of 9 recommend it · critics agree
Where the 9 reviews landedRange 83–89
Score printed by the outlet Estimated from the verdict

Praised for: results (7 of 9), attachments (7 of 9)

Criticised for: price (4 of 9), noise (2 of 9), size and weight (2 of 9)

The catch: It is loud, and the attachments take some learning.

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Critics who reviewed both

The fairest comparison: the same reviewer, the same standards
OutletShark FlexStyleShark SpeedStyleDifference
TechRadar7083est.-13
Expert Reviews83est.89est.-6
T38083est.-3
Reviewed89est.89est.same
Good Housekeeping89est.83est.+6
Tech Advisor9083est.+7

Scores converted to 0–100. Difference is the Shark FlexStyle minus the Shark SpeedStyle. Outlined tiles are estimated from the verdict. Each score links to the review.

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Common questions

Which is better, the Shark FlexStyle or the Shark SpeedStyle?

Critics rate the Shark SpeedStyle higher: 85 against 84. 6 outlets reviewed both: 2 scored the Shark FlexStyle higher, 3 scored the Shark SpeedStyle higher and 1 gave both the same score. On average those critics put the Shark SpeedStyle 1 point ahead.

Do critics agree about the Shark FlexStyle and the Shark SpeedStyle?

The Shark FlexStyle: one critic disagrees, scores from 70 to 90. The Shark SpeedStyle: critics agree, scores from 83 to 89.