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Shark CZ250EUT Review | 52 Data compared

Avg. price:~£260Suction power (AW):175 AWBattery runtime:N/A minutesCapacity:1.6 LWeight:7.99 kg

Shark CZ250EUT 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.

7.2

Overall score

Score
7.2/ 10
✕
What it is
An overall evaluation of the vacuum cleaner's quality, based on technical analysis and user reviews.
When it matters
When you need a quick reference for identifying the best vacuum cleaners on the market.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 67% of models
Score components

80%

6.9

Technical Score

20%

8.3

User score

â–²Better than 67% of vacuum-cleaners
6.9

Technical Score

Technical score
6.9/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of the vacuum cleaner's technical performance across six key areas: performance, battery and power supply, filtration, attachments, design, and smart features.
When it matters
When you want to compare vacuum cleaners by cleaning performance, specifications, and available features.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 64% of models
Score components

28%

7.3

Performance

22%

4.9

Battery

18%

9.3

Filtration

14%

8.1

Attachments

10%

4.5

Design

8%

6.1

Smart features

â–²Better than 64% of vacuum-cleaners
8.3

User score

User score
8.3/ 10
✕
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.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 75% of models
Score components

70%

8.6

User ratings

30%

7.5

Number of reviews

Based on 445 buyer reviews from online shops.
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How we calculate this
User ratings – average star rating across all shop listings, weighted by how many reviews each has, on a 1–10 scale.
Number of reviews – how many buyer reviews the product has, on a logarithmic scale; the 8% most-reviewed models in the category get 10.
â–²Better than 75% of vacuum-cleaners
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Verdict

The Shark CZ250EUT is a corded bagless cylinder vacuum cleaner driven by an 800W motor delivering 175 air watts of powerful suction across carpets and hard floors. Main characteristics include an ultra-lightweight 4kg motor block, a 1.6-litre dust container, a generous 9-metre power cable with automatic rewind, and smooth-glide 360-degree swivel wheels. Notable pros include its Flexology wand that bends 180 degrees to easily reach under low-lying furniture, Anti-Hair Wrap technology that actively removes tangled pet hair from the brush roll, integrated handle controls with a smart LED display, and an Anti-Allergen Complete Seal that traps 99.9% of dust. However, a major con is that the unit is somewhat heavy and awkward to handle when fully assembled, the main hose is stiff and prone to kinking, and it lacks an extending telescopic tube for high corners.

Technical Specifications of vacuum cleaner Shark CZ250EUT

Technical Score
Technical score
6.9/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of the vacuum cleaner's technical performance across six key areas: performance, battery and power supply, filtration, attachments, design, and smart features.
When it matters
When you want to compare vacuum cleaners by cleaning performance, specifications, and available features.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 64% of models
Score components:

28%

7.3

Performance

22%

4.9

Battery

18%

9.3

Filtration

14%

8.1

Attachments

10%

4.5

Design

8%

6.1

Smart features

6.9
Shark CZ250EUT has a technical score of 6.9 points, which is higher than 63.9% of vacuum cleaners.
User score
User score
8.3/ 10
✕
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.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 75% of models
Score components

70%

8.6

User ratings

30%

7.5

Number of reviews

Based on 445 buyer reviews from online shops.
Read buyer reviews on Amazon →
How we calculate this
User ratings – average star rating across all shop listings, weighted by how many reviews each has, on a 1–10 scale.
Number of reviews – how many buyer reviews the product has, on a logarithmic scale; the 8% most-reviewed models in the category get 10.
8.3
Shark CZ250EUT has a user score of 8.28 points, which is higher than 74.5% of vacuum cleaners.
Popularity
Popularity
7.5/ 10
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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.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 67% of models
Popularity:
Shark CZ250EUT has a popularity score of 7.5 points, which is higher than 66.8% of vacuum cleaners.
7.5
Shark CZ250EUT has a popularity score of 7.5 points, which is higher than 66.8% of vacuum cleaners.
Ratio quality/price
Value for money
7.8/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the vacuum cleaner's overall score with its price.
When it matters
When you are looking for a vacuum cleaner with a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 60% of models
Score components:

60%

7.2

Overall score

40%

9.2

Price

7.8
Shark CZ250EUT has a value-for-money score of 7.8 points, which is higher than 60% of vacuum cleaners.
Suction power (AW)
175 AW
Suction power (AW)
175 AW
â–² Better than 62% of models
Market range: <40 AW – >280 AW
This vacuum cleaner has a suction power of 175 AW, which is higher than that of 61.7% of vacuum cleaners and equal to that of 0.7% of vacuum cleaners.
Suction power (kPa)
?
Airflow
?
Motor type
Universal motor
Power consumption
800 W
Power consumption
800 W
â–¼ Worse than 77% of models
Market range: <165 W – >899 W
This vacuum cleaner draws 800 W, which is higher than the power consumption of 77.3% of vacuum cleaners and equal to that of 4.5% of vacuum cleaners.
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Cordless
no
Cordless
no
â–¼ Worse than 50% of models
This vacuum cleaner does not work cordlessly. 49.5% of vacuum cleaners offer cordless operation.
Battery runtime
N/A
Charging time
N/A
Battery capacity
N/A
Battery voltage
N/A
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Filter class
hepa 12
Filter class
hepa 12
â–² Better than 74% of models
This vacuum cleaner uses filter class hepa 12, which is more advanced than the class used by 74.4% of vacuum cleaners and the same as the class used by 5% of vacuum cleaners.
Minimum overall efficiency
99.9%
Minimum overall efficiency
99.9%
â–¼ Worse than 68% of models
Market range: <95 % – >99.99 %
This vacuum cleaner reaches 99.9% minimum overall efficiency, which is lower than that of 68.1% of vacuum cleaners and equal to that of 10.6% of vacuum cleaners.
Suitable for allergy sufferers
yes
Suitable for allergy sufferers
yes
â–² Better than 18% of models
This vacuum cleaner is suitable for allergy sufferers. 82.4% of vacuum cleaners are allergy-friendly.
Capacity
1.6 L
Capacity
1.6 L
â–² Better than 66% of models
Market range: <0.44 L – >4 L
This vacuum cleaner has a dust capacity of 1.6 L, which is larger than that of 66.5% of vacuum cleaners and equal to that of 1% of vacuum cleaners.
Bagless
yes
Bagless
yes
â–² Better than 21% of models
This vacuum cleaner uses a bagless design. 78.6% of vacuum cleaners use this setup.
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Main brush type
soft roller
Roller type
bristled
Anti-tangle brush
yes
Anti-tangle brush
yes
â–² Better than 74% of models
This vacuum cleaner includes an anti-tangle brush. 25.7% of vacuum cleaners include this feature.
Mini motorized brush
no
Mini motorized brush
no
â–¼ Worse than 27% of models
This vacuum cleaner does not include a mini motorized brush. 26.9% of vacuum cleaners include this attachment.
Suitable for pet owners
yes
Suitable for pet owners
yes
â–² Better than 28% of models
This vacuum cleaner is suitable for pet owners. 72% of vacuum cleaners handle pet hair well.
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Vacuum type
canister
Weight
7.99 kg
Weight
7.99 kg
â–¼ Worse than 96% of models
Market range: <2.15 kg – >7.1 kg
This vacuum cleaner weighs 7.99 kg, which is greater than the weight of 96% of vacuum cleaners.
2-in-1 design
no
2-in-1 design
no
â–¼ Worse than 53% of models
This vacuum cleaner does not offer a 2-in-1 design. 53% of vacuum cleaners offer this flexible format.
Self-standing
no
Self-standing
no
â–¼ Worse than 19% of models
This vacuum cleaner does not stand on its own. 18.9% of vacuum cleaners offer this convenience.
Adjustable tube height
yes
Adjustable tube height
yes
â–² Better than 53% of models
This vacuum cleaner includes adjustable tube height. 47.4% of vacuum cleaners offer this ergonomic feature.
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Auto suction adjustment
no
Auto suction adjustment
no
â–¼ Worse than 20% of models
This vacuum cleaner does not support automatic suction adjustment. 19.9% of vacuum cleaners support this feature.
Dust particle sensor
no
Dust particle sensor
no
â–¼ Worse than 8% of models
This vacuum cleaner does not include a dust particle sensor. 8% of vacuum cleaners include this feature.
LED display
yes
LED display
yes
â–² Better than 74% of models
This vacuum cleaner includes an LED display. 25.9% of vacuum cleaners include this interface feature.
Nozzle light
yes
Nozzle light
yes
â–² Better than 57% of models
This vacuum cleaner includes a nozzle light. 43.4% of vacuum cleaners include this visibility feature.
Mopping support
no
Mopping support
no
â–¼ Worse than 4% of models
This vacuum cleaner does not support mopping. 3.7% of vacuum cleaners support this multi-function feature.

Shark CZ250EUT vs the average vacuum cleaner

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  • Includes anti-tangle brush
    Anti-tangle brush
    yes
    â–² Better than 74% of models
    This vacuum cleaner includes an anti-tangle brush, the average vacuum cleaner does not.
  • Higher filter class
    Filter class
    hepa 12
    â–² Better than 74% of models
    This vacuum cleaner uses a better filter class than the average vacuum cleaner (hepa 12 vs hepa).
    hepa 12 vs hepa
  • 2.5 m longer power cord
    Power cord length
    9 m
    â–² Better than 82% of models
    Market range: <5 m – >9.3 m
    This vacuum cleaner has a longer power cord than the average vacuum cleaner (9 m vs 6.5 m).
    9 m vs 6.5 m
  • Includes nozzle light
    Nozzle light
    yes
    â–² Better than 57% of models
    This vacuum cleaner includes a nozzle light, the average vacuum cleaner does not.
  • Includes foldable tube
    Foldable tube
    yes
    â–² Better than 88% of models
    This vacuum cleaner includes a foldable tube, the average vacuum cleaner does not.
  • Includes LED display
    LED display
    yes
    â–² Better than 74% of models
    This vacuum cleaner includes an LED display, the average vacuum cleaner does not.
  • Adjustable tube height
    Adjustable tube height
    yes
    â–² Better than 53% of models
    This vacuum cleaner has adjustable tube height, the average vacuum cleaner does not.
  • 25 AW higher suction power
    Suction power (AW)
    175 AW
    â–² Better than 62% of models
    Market range: <40 AW – >280 AW
    This vacuum cleaner has higher suction power than the average vacuum cleaner (175 AW vs 150 AW).
    175 AW vs 150 AW
  • 3.5% higher user score
    User score
    8.3/ 10
    ✕
    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.
    Score distribution
    â–¼
    â–¼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    Shark CZ250EUT
    the average vacuum cleaner
    ★ Better than 90% of models
    Shark CZ250EUT has a higher user score than the average vacuum cleaner (8.28 vs 8.000).
    8.28 vs 8
  • 25 AW higher suction power
    Suction power (AW)
    175 AW
    â–² Better than 62% of models
    Market range: <40 AW – >280 AW
    This vacuum cleaner has higher suction power than the average vacuum cleaner (175 AW vs 150 AW).
    175 AW vs 150 AW
  • 2.5 m longer power cord
    Power cord length
    9 m
    â–² Better than 82% of models
    Market range: <5 m – >9.3 m
    This vacuum cleaner has a longer power cord than the average vacuum cleaner (9 m vs 6.5 m).
    9 m vs 6.5 m
  • Higher filter class
    Filter class
    hepa 12
    â–² Better than 74% of models
    This vacuum cleaner uses a better filter class than the average vacuum cleaner (hepa 12 vs hepa).
    hepa 12 vs hepa
  • 0.6 L larger dust container
    Capacity
    1.6 L
    â–² Better than 66% of models
    Market range: <0.44 L – >4 L
    This vacuum cleaner has a larger dust capacity than the average vacuum cleaner (1.6 L vs 1 L).
    1.6 L vs 1 L
  • Includes anti-tangle brush
    Anti-tangle brush
    yes
    â–² Better than 74% of models
    This vacuum cleaner includes an anti-tangle brush, the average vacuum cleaner does not.
  • Includes foldable tube
    Foldable tube
    yes
    â–² Better than 88% of models
    This vacuum cleaner includes a foldable tube, the average vacuum cleaner does not.
  • Adjustable tube height
    Adjustable tube height
    yes
    â–² Better than 53% of models
    This vacuum cleaner has adjustable tube height, the average vacuum cleaner does not.
  • 65 mm shallower body
    Depth
    200 mm
    â–² Better than 82% of models
    Market range: <170 mm – >440 mm
    This vacuum cleaner is less deep than the average vacuum cleaner (200 mm vs 265 mm).
    200 mm vs 265 mm
  • Includes nozzle light
    Nozzle light
    yes
    â–² Better than 57% of models
    This vacuum cleaner includes a nozzle light, the average vacuum cleaner does not.
  • Includes LED display
    LED display
    yes
    â–² Better than 74% of models
    This vacuum cleaner includes an LED display, the average vacuum cleaner does not.
  • 2.21x higher weight
    Weight
    7.99 kg
    â–¼ Worse than 96% of models
    Market range: <2.15 kg – >7.1 kg
    This vacuum cleaner is heavier than the average vacuum cleaner (8 kg vs 3.62 kg).
    7.99 kg vs 3.62 kg
  • No handheld conversion
    2-in-1 design
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 53% of models
    This vacuum cleaner does not have a 2-in-1 design, the average vacuum cleaner does.
  • More operating noise
    Noise level (Min-Max)
    78-80 dB
    â–¼ Worse than 61% of models
    Market range: <65 dB – >83 dB
    This vacuum cleaner is noisier than the average vacuum cleaner (78-80 dB vs 77-77 dB).
    78-80 dB vs 77-77 dB
  • 0.05 % lower filtration efficiency
    Minimum overall efficiency
    99.9 %
    â–¼ Worse than 68% of models
    Market range: <95 % – >99.99 %
    This vacuum cleaner has lower filtration efficiency than the average vacuum cleaner (99.9 % vs 99.95 %).
    99.9 % vs 99.95 %
  • 200 W higher power consumption
    Power consumption
    800 W
    â–¼ Worse than 77% of models
    Market range: <165 W – >899 W
    This vacuum cleaner draws more power than the average vacuum cleaner (800 W vs 600 W).
    800 W vs 600 W
  • 73.3% more expensive
    Shark CZ250EUT is more expensive than the average vacuum cleaner (£260 vs £150).
    £260 vs £150
  • 80 mm taller body
    Height
    1,180 mm
    â–¼ Worse than 80% of models
    Market range: <290 mm – >1.2k mm
    This vacuum cleaner is taller than the average vacuum cleaner (1180 mm vs 1100 mm).
    1,180 mm vs 1,100 mm
  • 73.3% more expensive
    Shark CZ250EUT is more expensive than the average vacuum cleaner (£260 vs £150).
    £260 vs £150
  • More operating noise
    Noise level (Min-Max)
    78-80 dB
    â–¼ Worse than 61% of models
    Market range: <65 dB – >83 dB
    This vacuum cleaner is noisier than the average vacuum cleaner (78-80 dB vs 77-77 dB).
    78-80 dB vs 77-77 dB
  • 200 W higher power consumption
    Power consumption
    800 W
    â–¼ Worse than 77% of models
    Market range: <165 W – >899 W
    This vacuum cleaner draws more power than the average vacuum cleaner (800 W vs 600 W).
    800 W vs 600 W
  • 0.05 % lower filtration efficiency
    Minimum overall efficiency
    99.9 %
    â–¼ Worse than 68% of models
    Market range: <95 % – >99.99 %
    This vacuum cleaner has lower filtration efficiency than the average vacuum cleaner (99.9 % vs 99.95 %).
    99.9 % vs 99.95 %
  • 2.21x higher weight
    Weight
    7.99 kg
    â–¼ Worse than 96% of models
    Market range: <2.15 kg – >7.1 kg
    This vacuum cleaner is heavier than the average vacuum cleaner (8 kg vs 3.62 kg).
    7.99 kg vs 3.62 kg
  • No handheld conversion
    2-in-1 design
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 53% of models
    This vacuum cleaner does not have a 2-in-1 design, the average vacuum cleaner does.
  • 80 mm taller body
    Height
    1,180 mm
    â–¼ Worse than 80% of models
    Market range: <290 mm – >1.2k mm
    This vacuum cleaner is taller than the average vacuum cleaner (1180 mm vs 1100 mm).
    1,180 mm vs 1,100 mm

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Third-party reviews

Based on 445 buyer reviews from online shops.
Reviews last updated: July 2026 · How we calculate this
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What customers like about Shark CZ250EUT?

  • Excellent suction power across carpets and hard floors
  • Highly effective at picking up pet hair without tangling
  • Flexology wand bends easily to reach deep under furniture
  • Convenient control panel and floor settings located directly on the handle
  • Smooth 360-degree swivel wheels provide great agility
  • Relatively quiet operation compared to older cylinder models
  • Easy to empty the bagless dust container with a one-touch release button

What customers dislike about Shark CZ250EUT?

  • Difficult to steer and can feel awkward or heavy to push during extended use
  • The vacuum unit does not stand upright on its own when stored or paused
  • Flexible hose is prone to twisting or kinking, which temporarily stops suction
  • Requires high maintenance, including very frequent filter and dust cup cleanings
  • Lacks a protective rubber bumper, making the body susceptible to scratching walls
  • The motorized cleaning head is somewhat bulky and chunky for tight corners

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