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Avg. price: ~£210
Suction power (AW): ?
Battery runtime: N/A minutes
Capacity: 0.83 L
Weight: 6.5 kg

Shark NZ801 review. Compare 52 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Vacuum Cleaners category and whether it is worth buying.

7.7

Very good

7.2

Very good

9.4

Exceptional

4.6
Hard floors
Score components:
30.0%
4.0
Mopping support
25.0%
3.0
Weight
20.0%
6.1
Noise level (Min-Max)
15.0%
7.8
Capacity
10.0%
3.0
Power consumption
6.5
Pet homes
Score components:
30.0%
4.0
Mini motorized brush
25.0%
10
Anti-tangle brush
20.0%
7.8
Capacity
15.0%
6.1
Noise level (Min-Max)
10.0%
3.0
Weight

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#118 in Best Bagless Vacuums
#120 in Best Vacuum Cleaners
#170 in Best Vacuums For Pet Hair

Verdict

The Shark NZ801 is a bagless, corded upright vacuum cleaner powered by a robust 750-watt motor, featuring an 8-metre power cable, a 0.83-litre dust capacity, and an overall weight of 6.5 kg. Its standout characteristics include a dual-motorised DuoClean floorhead optimized for transitioning between carpets and hard floors, an integrated HEPA filter with an Anti-Allergen Complete Seal that traps 99.9% of dust, and signature LED headlights. Main advantages include its effective Anti-Hair Wrap technology that actively removes tangles from the brushroll, excellent continuous suction power, and a versatile Powered Lift-Away design that reduces handheld weight to 2.6 kg for easier cleaning of stairs and upholstery. However, notable drawbacks include its relatively heavy upright form factor, a somewhat small dust bin capacity that requires frequent emptying, and a bulky profile that can make it difficult to maneuver under low furniture or in tight spaces.

Technical Specifications of vacuum cleaner Shark NZ801

Overall score

7.7

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Popularity

What it is: An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the vacuum cleaner.

When it matters: When you prefer a vacuum cleaner that has been chosen and reviewed by many other buyers.

Performance

8.0

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Suction power (AW)

What it is: A measure of usable suction output in air watts, combining airflow and pressure into one cleaning-power figure.

When it matters: When you want the clearest single number for overall cleaning power on carpets and stubborn debris.

Importance: HIGH

?

Suction power (kPa)

What it is: The maximum suction pressure the vacuum can generate, expressed in kilopascals.

When it matters: When you compare how strongly different vacuums can pull dirt from seams, rugs, and tight surfaces.

Importance: HIGH

?

Airflow

What it is: The volume of air the vacuum moves during operation, which helps indicate how effectively debris can be carried into the dust container.

When it matters: When you want better pickup of lighter debris such as dust, crumbs, and hair across larger floor areas.

Importance: HIGH

?

Motor type

What it is: The motor design used to drive suction, such as brushless or universal construction.

When it matters: When you care about motor durability, efficiency, and how modern the vacuum drive system is.

Importance: LOW

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Power consumption

What it is: The amount of electrical power the vacuum draws while operating, measured in watts.

When it matters: When you want to limit electricity use or compare efficiency between vacuums with similar cleaning power.

Importance: LOW

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Battery

6.3

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Cordless

What it is: Indicates whether the vacuum can run without being connected to a power cable.

When it matters: When you want to move quickly between rooms, stairs, or cars without trailing a power cord.

Importance: MEDIUM

Battery runtime

What it is: The maximum operating time the vacuum can deliver on a full charge in standard use.

When it matters: When you want to finish your normal cleaning routine on one charge.

Importance: HIGH

N/A

Charging time

What it is: The time required to recharge the battery from empty to full.

When it matters: When you need the vacuum ready again quickly after a short cleaning session.

Importance: MEDIUM

?

Battery capacity

What it is: The total amount of energy or charge the battery can store before recharging is needed.

When it matters: When you want a rough idea of how much stored energy the battery pack holds.

Importance: MEDIUM

N/A

Battery voltage

What it is: The nominal electrical voltage supplied by the battery pack.

When it matters: When you compare cordless models and want another clue about battery system strength.

Importance: LOW

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Filtration

8.4

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Filter class

What it is: The filtration standard or class used to describe how finely the vacuum filters outgoing air.

When it matters: When you care about capturing finer dust and keeping the exhaust air cleaner.

Importance: MEDIUM

Minimum overall efficiency

What it is: The minimum particle retention efficiency implied by the stated filter grade.

When it matters: When you want a clearer view of how much fine particulate the filter grade can block at minimum.

Importance: MEDIUM

Suitable for allergy sufferers

What it is: Indicates whether the filtration setup is strong enough to make the vacuum more appropriate for allergy-sensitive homes.

When it matters: When someone at home reacts badly to dust and you want a safer filtration setup.

Importance: MEDIUM

Capacity

What it is: The amount of dust or debris the container or bag can hold before it needs to be emptied or replaced.

When it matters: When you want to empty the dust container less often during bigger cleaning jobs.

Importance: MEDIUM

Bagless

What it is: Indicates whether the vacuum collects dirt in a reusable dust container instead of disposable bags.

When it matters: When you prefer not to buy replacement bags and want to empty a reusable bin instead.

Importance: LOW

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Attachments

8.1

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Main brush type

What it is: The construction style of the main floor brush that makes primary contact with the surface being cleaned.

When it matters: When you need the floor head design to match your mix of carpets and hard floors.

Importance: LOW

soft roller

Roller type

What it is: The roller material or profile used to move across the floor and lift debris.

When it matters: When you want the contact surface to suit delicate floors, embedded dirt, or hair pickup better.

Importance: LOW

multi-surface

Anti-tangle brush

What it is: A brush design intended to reduce hair wrapping and tangling around the roller.

When it matters: When long hair regularly wraps around the brush and you want less manual cleaning.

Importance: LOW

Mini motorized brush

What it is: A small powered cleaning head intended for upholstery, stairs, and concentrated dirt or pet hair.

When it matters: When you clean sofas, stairs, or pet beds where a powered small head works better than a standard nozzle.

Importance: LOW

Suitable for pet owners

What it is: Indicates whether the vacuum is especially suited to homes where pet hair is a regular cleaning concern.

When it matters: When pet hair is one of the main reasons you are buying a vacuum in the first place.

Importance: MEDIUM

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Design

5.1

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Vacuum type

What it is: Identifies the vacuum's overall form factor, such as stick, canister, upright, handheld, or wet-dry.

When it matters: When storage, maneuverability, and your usual cleaning jobs matter more than raw suction numbers.

Importance: LOW

stick

Weight

What it is: The total mass of the vacuum cleaner, which affects carrying comfort and ease of use.

When it matters: When you carry the vacuum upstairs, around the house, or use it for longer sessions.

Importance: MEDIUM

2-in-1 design

What it is: A design that allows the vacuum to be used in two form factors, typically as a stick unit and a handheld unit.

When it matters: When you want one machine to handle both floors and quick handheld jobs.

Importance: LOW

Self-standing

What it is: Indicates whether the vacuum can remain upright on its own without being leaned against support.

When it matters: When you want to pause mid-clean without laying the vacuum on the floor or wall.

Importance: LOW

Adjustable tube height

What it is: Indicates whether the tube length can be adjusted to change reach and handling height.

When it matters: When different users share the vacuum or you want a more comfortable reach.

Importance: LOW

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Smart features

5.2

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Auto suction adjustment

What it is: A function that changes suction automatically based on floor type or detected dirt load.

When it matters: When you want the vacuum to react by itself as you move between floor types or dirt levels.

Importance: LOW

Dust particle sensor

What it is: A sensor that monitors fine debris levels to inform or automate cleaning behavior.

When it matters: When you want extra feedback in dusty rooms instead of relying only on what you can see.

Importance: LOW

LED display

What it is: A built-in illuminated display used to show status information such as battery, mode, or alerts.

When it matters: When you want cleaner status feedback for battery, mode, and warnings at a glance.

Importance: LOW

Nozzle light

What it is: A light built into the cleaning head to improve visibility in dark areas under furniture or along edges.

When it matters: When you vacuum under beds, sofas, or dark corners where hidden dust is easy to miss.

Importance: LOW

Mopping support

What it is: Indicates whether the appliance can also wipe or mop surfaces in addition to vacuuming.

When it matters: When you want one appliance to handle both dry vacuuming and light floor wiping.

Importance: LOW

Shark NZ801 vs the average vacuum cleaner

Why is Shark NZ801 better than the average vacuum cleaner?

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Includes anti-tangle brush
Shark NZ801 includes an anti-tangle brush, the average vacuum cleaner does not.
What it is: A brush design intended to reduce hair wrapping and tangling around the roller.
When it matters: When long hair regularly wraps around the brush and you want less manual cleaning.
Importance: LOW
Shark NZ801 includes an anti-tangle brush, the average vacuum cleaner does not.
Self-standing design
Shark NZ801 stands on its own, the average vacuum cleaner does not.
What it is: Indicates whether the vacuum can remain upright on its own without being leaned against support.
When it matters: When you want to pause mid-clean without laying the vacuum on the floor or wall.
Importance: LOW
Shark NZ801 stands on its own, the average vacuum cleaner does not.
Includes nozzle light
Shark NZ801 includes a nozzle light, the average vacuum cleaner does not.
What it is: A light built into the cleaning head to improve visibility in dark areas under furniture or along edges.
When it matters: When you vacuum under beds, sofas, or dark corners where hidden dust is easy to miss.
Importance: LOW
Shark NZ801 includes a nozzle light, the average vacuum cleaner does not.
1 more speed level
Shark NZ801 offers more speed levels than the average vacuum cleaner (3 vs 2).
What it is: The number of selectable cleaning or suction levels available on the vacuum.
When it matters: When you want to switch between gentle daily cleaning and stronger suction for heavier messes.
Importance: LOW
Shark NZ801 offers more speed levels than the average vacuum cleaner (3 vs 2).3 vs 2
163 mm shallower body
Shark NZ801 is less deep than the average vacuum cleaner (102 mm vs 265 mm).
What it is: The front-to-back measurement of the vacuum body or main assembly.
When it matters: When front-to-back size affects where the vacuum can be stored or parked.
Importance: LOW
Shark NZ801 is less deep than the average vacuum cleaner (102 mm vs 265 mm).102 mm vs 265 mm
1.5 m longer power cord
Shark NZ801 has a longer power cord than the average vacuum cleaner (8 m vs 6.5 m).
What it is: The physical length of the mains cable supplied for corded use.
When it matters: When you clean larger rooms with a corded model and want fewer outlet changes.
Importance: LOW
Shark NZ801 has a longer power cord than the average vacuum cleaner (8 m vs 6.5 m).8 m vs 6.5 m
17.7% higher user score
Shark NZ801 has a higher user score than the average vacuum cleaner (9.42 vs 8).
What it is: A rating that combines user reviews with the total number of reviews received by the vacuum cleaner.
When it matters: When you want to know how a vacuum cleaner performs in everyday use and how reliable owners find it over time.
Shark NZ801 has a higher user score than the average vacuum cleaner (9.42 vs 8).9.42 vs 8
1 more speed level
Shark NZ801 offers more speed levels than the average vacuum cleaner (3 vs 2).
1.5 m longer power cord
Shark NZ801 has a longer power cord than the average vacuum cleaner (8 m vs 6.5 m).
Includes anti-tangle brush
Shark NZ801 includes an anti-tangle brush, the average vacuum cleaner does not.
Self-standing design
Shark NZ801 stands on its own, the average vacuum cleaner does not.
163 mm shallower body
Shark NZ801 is less deep than the average vacuum cleaner (102 mm vs 265 mm).
Includes nozzle light
Shark NZ801 includes a nozzle light, the average vacuum cleaner does not.

Why is Shark NZ801 worse than the average vacuum cleaner?

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Louder operation
Shark NZ801 is noisier than the average vacuum cleaner (70-80 dB vs 77-77 dB).
No cyclonic technology
Shark NZ801 does not use cyclonic technology, the average vacuum cleaner does.
150 W higher power draw
Shark NZ801 draws more power than the average vacuum cleaner (750 W vs 600 W).
0.17 L smaller dust bin
Shark NZ801 has a smaller dust capacity than the average vacuum cleaner (0.8 L vs 1 L).
No handheld conversion
Shark NZ801 does not have a 2-in-1 design, the average vacuum cleaner does.
84.7% higher weight
Shark NZ801 is heavier than the average vacuum cleaner (6.5 kg vs 3.52 kg).
60 mm taller body
Shark NZ801 is taller than the average vacuum cleaner (1170 mm vs 1110 mm).
No handheld conversion
Shark NZ801 does not have a 2-in-1 design, the average vacuum cleaner does.
What it is: A design that allows the vacuum to be used in two form factors, typically as a stick unit and a handheld unit.
When it matters: When you want one machine to handle both floors and quick handheld jobs.
Importance: LOW
Shark NZ801 does not have a 2-in-1 design, the average vacuum cleaner does.
84.7% higher weight
Shark NZ801 is heavier than the average vacuum cleaner (6.5 kg vs 3.52 kg).
What it is: The total mass of the vacuum cleaner, which affects carrying comfort and ease of use.
When it matters: When you carry the vacuum upstairs, around the house, or use it for longer sessions.
Importance: MEDIUM
Shark NZ801 is heavier than the average vacuum cleaner (6.5 kg vs 3.52 kg).6.5 kg vs 3.52 kg
Louder operation
Shark NZ801 is noisier than the average vacuum cleaner (70-80 dB vs 77-77 dB).
What it is: The operating sound range of the vacuum across its available modes, measured in decibels.
When it matters: When you clean in apartments, around children, or at night and want a quieter machine.
Importance: HIGH
Shark NZ801 is noisier than the average vacuum cleaner (70-80 dB vs 77-77 dB).70-80 dB vs 77-77 dB
No cyclonic technology
Shark NZ801 does not use cyclonic technology, the average vacuum cleaner does.
What it is: A dust separation system that spins incoming air to help keep suction more stable as debris builds up.
When it matters: When you want suction to stay steadier as dust builds up in the bin.
Importance: LOW
Shark NZ801 does not use cyclonic technology, the average vacuum cleaner does.
150 W higher power draw
Shark NZ801 draws more power than the average vacuum cleaner (750 W vs 600 W).
What it is: The amount of electrical power the vacuum draws while operating, measured in watts.
When it matters: When you want to limit electricity use or compare efficiency between vacuums with similar cleaning power.
Importance: LOW
Shark NZ801 draws more power than the average vacuum cleaner (750 W vs 600 W).750 W vs 600 W
0.17 L smaller dust bin
Shark NZ801 has a smaller dust capacity than the average vacuum cleaner (0.8 L vs 1 L).
What it is: The amount of dust or debris the container or bag can hold before it needs to be emptied or replaced.
When it matters: When you want to empty the dust container less often during bigger cleaning jobs.
Importance: MEDIUM
Shark NZ801 has a smaller dust capacity than the average vacuum cleaner (0.8 L vs 1 L).0.83 L vs 1 L
60 mm taller body
Shark NZ801 is taller than the average vacuum cleaner (1170 mm vs 1110 mm).
What it is: The vertical size of the vacuum when measured in its assembled or standing form.
When it matters: When upright storage height or fit inside cupboards matters in your home.
Importance: LOW
Shark NZ801 is taller than the average vacuum cleaner (1170 mm vs 1110 mm).1170 mm vs 1110 mm
40% more expensive
Shark NZ801 is more expensive than the average vacuum cleaner (£210 vs £150).
Shark NZ801 is more expensive than the average vacuum cleaner (£210 vs £150).£210 vs £150

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Third-party reviews

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(Reviews last updated: July 2026)

What customers like about Shark NZ801?

Excellent suction power on both carpets and hard floors
Highly effective anti-hair wrap technology that prevents tangles
Versatile powered lift-away feature for easier cleaning of stairs and cars
Useful integrated LED headlights that reveal hidden dust and pet hair
Anti-allergen complete seal with a washable HEPA filter
Easy to disassemble, empty, and maintain

What customers dislike about Shark NZ801?

Notably heavy and bulky to maneuver, especially on deep pile carpets
Top-heavy design makes the vacuum prone to tipping over when using the hose
Small dust bin capacity (0.83L) requiring frequent emptying
Lack of adequate on-board accessory storage for the included attachments
Short hose reach and a power cable that can easily get tangled underfoot

Expert reviews

trustedreviews.com

13/04/2020

Summary of the review

Shark Anti Hair Wrap Upright Vacuum Cleaner with Powered Lift-Away and TruePet NZ801UKT Review

The Trusted Reviews evaluation awards the Shark NZ801UKT 4.5 stars, highlighting it as a powerful, multi-surface vacuum cleaner featuring effective Anti Hair Wrap technology, versatile Powered Lift-Away mode, and efficient DuoClean floor heads. Key cons include the lack of electronic power controls, relying on a manual air vent instead, and a bulky bin design that hinders navigation under low-profile furniture.

t3.com

13/12/2021

Summary of the review

Shark Anti Hair Wrap Upright NZ801UKT review - T3

The Shark Anti Hair Wrap Upright Vacuum (NZ801UKT) is a highly capable, corded unit featuring effective Anti Hair Wrap technology, versatile Powered Lift-Away for stairs, and a DuoClean floor head with LED lights. While offering strong performance, the model is hindered by a 6.5kg weight, a relatively small 0.83-litre dust capacity, and a 24cm floor head that may require extra cleaning passes.

smartvacuums.co.uk

08/02/2022

Summary of the review

Shark NZ801UKT Lift-Away Review (2026 Tested and Reviewed)

The Smart Vacuums review of the Shark NZ801UKT identifies it as a highly capable, fully sealed upright vacuum with superior HEPA filtration, making it excellent for allergy sufferers. While praising its powerful cleaning performance and versatile lift-away design, the review highlights a significant drawback: the pet tool attachment is extremely noisy, reaching 89dB during operation. Overall, it is recommended for thorough cleaning despite the loud, high-pitched noise from the attachment.

smartvacuums.co.uk

08/02/2022

Summary of the review

Shark NZ801UKT Lift-Away review (tested and rated in 2026)

The Smart Vacuums review of the Shark NZ801UKT identifies the vacuum as a capable, versatile cleaner featuring an effective DuoClean floorhead for hard floors and carpets. Key pros highlighted include the Anti Hair Wrap technology for preventing brush tangles and the Powered Lift-Away feature, which allows the motor to continue powering the main head while in portable mode. However, the machine is noted for feeling heavy in handheld mode and having a bulky frame that struggles to navigate under low furniture.

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