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Shark Detect XL LA791UKT Review | 52 Data compared

Avg. price:~£310Suction power (AW):192.3 AWBattery runtime:N/A minutesCapacity:2.5 LWeight:6.72 kg

Shark Detect XL LA791UKT 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.

7.0

Overall score

Score
7.0/ 10
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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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Score components

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7.0

Technical Score

20%

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User score

â–²Better than 61% of vacuum-cleaners
7.0

Technical Score

Technical score
7.0/ 10
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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 68% of models
Score components

28%

7.9

Performance

22%

5.2

Battery

18%

8.8

Filtration

14%

7.5

Attachments

10%

4.6

Design

8%

7.0

Smart features

â–²Better than 68% of vacuum-cleaners
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User score

User score
8.0/ 10
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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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Score components

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User ratings

30%

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    N/A~ £310
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Verdict

The Shark Detect XL Pet Pro LA791UKT is a 600-watt corded upright bagless vacuum cleaner weighing 6.72 kg, specifically designed with an extra-large 2.5-litre dust capacity and an 8-metre power cord. Its main characteristics include an advanced DuoClean Detect head with FloorDetect and DirectionDetect technologies that automatically adjust brush-roll speeds and optimize dual-direction suction based on floor type, alongside Anti Hair Wrap Plus for pet hair removal and a Lift-Away detachable pod for portable, above-floor cleaning. Primary advantages are its powerful 192.3 AW suction, effective 99.9% filtration via an Anti-Allergen Complete Seal, integrated Anti-Odour capsules, and a highly agile motorized floor head. However, some common complaints include that the unit feels physically heavy to maneuver during extended use, and its thick, rigid power cable can be frustratingly stiff and difficult to wrap around the storage hooks.

Technical Specifications of vacuum cleaner Shark Detect XL LA791UKT

Technical Score
Technical score
7.0/ 10
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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 68% of models
Score components:

28%

7.9

Performance

22%

5.2

Battery

18%

8.8

Filtration

14%

7.5

Attachments

10%

4.6

Design

8%

7.0

Smart features

7.0
Shark Detect XL LA791UKT has a technical score of 7 points, which is higher than 68.2% of vacuum cleaners.
User score
User score
8.0/ 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–¼ Worse than 73% of models
Score components

70%

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User ratings

30%

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Number of reviews

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Popularity
Popularity
1.0/ 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–¼ Worse than 99% of models
Popularity:
Shark Detect XL LA791UKT has a popularity score of 1 point, which is lower than 61.7% of vacuum cleaners.
1.0
Shark Detect XL LA791UKT has a popularity score of 1 point, which is lower than 61.7% of vacuum cleaners.
Ratio quality/price
Value for money
7.6/ 10
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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–¼ Worse than 61% of models
Score components:

60%

7.0

Overall score

40%

8.9

Price

7.6
Shark Detect XL LA791UKT has a value-for-money score of 7.6 points, which is higher than 39.2% of vacuum cleaners.
Suction power (AW)
192.3 AW
Suction power (AW)
192.3 AW
â–² Better than 70% of models
Market range: <40 AW – >280 AW
This vacuum cleaner has a suction power of 192.3 AW, which is higher than that of 70.4% of vacuum cleaners.
Suction power (kPa)
?
Airflow
?
Motor type
Universal motor
Power consumption
600 W
Power consumption
600 W
â–¼ Worse than 49% of models
Market range: <165 W – >899 W
This vacuum cleaner draws 600 W, which is lower than the power consumption of 43.8% of vacuum cleaners and equal to that of 7.4% 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
Filter class
hepa
â–¼ Worse than 38% of models
This vacuum cleaner uses filter class hepa, which is more advanced than the class used by 16% of vacuum cleaners and the same as the class used by 46% 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
2.5 L
Capacity
2.5 L
â–² Better than 76% of models
Market range: <0.44 L – >4 L
This vacuum cleaner has a dust capacity of 2.5 L, which is larger than that of 76% of vacuum cleaners and equal to that of 4.2% 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
multi-surface
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
upright
Weight
6.72 kg
Weight
6.72 kg
â–¼ Worse than 87% of models
Market range: <2.15 kg – >7.1 kg
This vacuum cleaner weighs 6.72 kg, which is greater than the weight of 87.1% 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
yes
Self-standing
yes
â–² Better than 81% of models
This vacuum cleaner stands on its own. 18.9% of vacuum cleaners offer this convenience.
Adjustable tube height
no
Adjustable tube height
no
â–¼ Worse than 47% of models
This vacuum cleaner does not include adjustable tube height. 47.4% of vacuum cleaners offer this ergonomic feature.
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Auto suction adjustment
yes
Auto suction adjustment
yes
â–² Better than 80% of models
This vacuum cleaner supports 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
no
LED display
no
â–¼ Worse than 26% of models
This vacuum cleaner does not include 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 Detect XL LA791UKT 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.
  • Automatic suction adjustment
    Auto suction adjustment
    yes
    â–² Better than 80% of models
    This vacuum cleaner supports automatic suction adjustment, the average vacuum cleaner does not.
  • Self-standing design
    Self-standing
    yes
    â–² Better than 81% of models
    This vacuum cleaner stands on its own, the average vacuum cleaner does not.
  • 42.3 AW higher suction power
    Suction power (AW)
    192.3 AW
    â–² Better than 70% of models
    Market range: <40 AW – >280 AW
    This vacuum cleaner has higher suction power than the average vacuum cleaner (192.3 AW vs 150 AW).
    192.3 AW vs 150 AW
  • 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.
  • 1.5 L larger dust container
    Capacity
    2.5 L
    â–² Better than 76% of models
    Market range: <0.44 L – >4 L
    This vacuum cleaner has a larger dust capacity than the average vacuum cleaner (2.5 L vs 1 L).
    2.5 L vs 1 L
  • 45 mm wider cleaning path
    Cleaning path width
    305 mm
    â–² Better than 89% of models
    Market range: <230 mm – >309 mm
    This vacuum cleaner has a wider cleaning path than the average vacuum cleaner (305 mm vs 260 mm).
    305 mm vs 260 mm
  • 1 more power levels
    Number of speeds
    3
    â–² Better than 56% of models
    Market range: <1 – >4
    This vacuum cleaner offers more speed levels than the average vacuum cleaner (3 vs 2).
    3 vs 2
  • 42.3 AW higher suction power
    Suction power (AW)
    192.3 AW
    â–² Better than 70% of models
    Market range: <40 AW – >280 AW
    This vacuum cleaner has higher suction power than the average vacuum cleaner (192.3 AW vs 150 AW).
    192.3 AW vs 150 AW
  • 1 more power levels
    Number of speeds
    3
    â–² Better than 56% of models
    Market range: <1 – >4
    This vacuum cleaner offers more speed levels than the average vacuum cleaner (3 vs 2).
    3 vs 2
  • 45 mm wider cleaning path
    Cleaning path width
    305 mm
    â–² Better than 89% of models
    Market range: <230 mm – >309 mm
    This vacuum cleaner has a wider cleaning path than the average vacuum cleaner (305 mm vs 260 mm).
    305 mm vs 260 mm
  • 1.5 m longer power cord
    Power cord length
    8 m
    â–² Better than 67% of models
    Market range: <5 m – >9.3 m
    This vacuum cleaner has a longer power cord than the average vacuum cleaner (8 m vs 6.5 m).
    8 m vs 6.5 m
  • 1.5 L larger dust container
    Capacity
    2.5 L
    â–² Better than 76% of models
    Market range: <0.44 L – >4 L
    This vacuum cleaner has a larger dust capacity than the average vacuum cleaner (2.5 L vs 1 L).
    2.5 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.
  • Self-standing design
    Self-standing
    yes
    â–² Better than 81% of models
    This vacuum cleaner stands on its own, the average vacuum cleaner does not.
  • Newer release date
    Release date
    2025
    ★ Better than 91% of models
    Market range: <2k – >2k
    This vacuum cleaner has a newer release date than the average vacuum cleaner (2025 vs 2021).
    Released in August 2025.
    2025 vs 2021
  • Automatic suction adjustment
    Auto suction adjustment
    yes
    â–² Better than 80% of models
    This vacuum cleaner supports automatic suction adjustment, the average vacuum cleaner does not.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 85.6% higher weight
    Weight
    6.72 kg
    â–¼ Worse than 87% of models
    Market range: <2.15 kg – >7.1 kg
    This vacuum cleaner is heavier than the average vacuum cleaner (6.7 kg vs 3.62 kg).
    6.72 kg vs 3.62 kg
  • No upholstery nozzle
    Upholstery nozzle
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 68% of models
    This vacuum cleaner does not include an upholstery nozzle, the average vacuum cleaner does.
  • 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 %
  • 165 mm deeper body
    Depth
    430 mm
    â–¼ Worse than 89% of models
    Market range: <170 mm – >440 mm
    This vacuum cleaner is deeper than the average vacuum cleaner (430 mm vs 265 mm).
    430 mm vs 265 mm
  • 40 mm wider body
    Width
    305 mm
    â–¼ Worse than 80% of models
    Market range: <229 mm – >350 mm
    This vacuum cleaner is wider than the average vacuum cleaner (305 mm vs 265 mm).
    305 mm vs 265 mm
  • More operating noise
    Noise level (Min-Max)
    78.5-78.5 dB
    â–² Better than 51% of models
    Market range: <65 dB – >83 dB
    This vacuum cleaner is noisier than the average vacuum cleaner (78.5-78.5 dB vs 77-77 dB).
    78.5-78.5 dB vs 77-77 dB
  • 2.07x more expensive
    Shark Detect XL LA791UKT is more expensive than the average vacuum cleaner (£310 vs £150).
    £310 vs £150
  • 2.07x more expensive
    Shark Detect XL LA791UKT is more expensive than the average vacuum cleaner (£310 vs £150).
    £310 vs £150
  • More operating noise
    Noise level (Min-Max)
    78.5-78.5 dB
    â–² Better than 51% of models
    Market range: <65 dB – >83 dB
    This vacuum cleaner is noisier than the average vacuum cleaner (78.5-78.5 dB vs 77-77 dB).
    78.5-78.5 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 %
  • No upholstery nozzle
    Upholstery nozzle
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 68% of models
    This vacuum cleaner does not include an upholstery nozzle, the average vacuum cleaner does.
  • 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.
  • 85.6% higher weight
    Weight
    6.72 kg
    â–¼ Worse than 87% of models
    Market range: <2.15 kg – >7.1 kg
    This vacuum cleaner is heavier than the average vacuum cleaner (6.7 kg vs 3.62 kg).
    6.72 kg vs 3.62 kg
  • 165 mm deeper body
    Depth
    430 mm
    â–¼ Worse than 89% of models
    Market range: <170 mm – >440 mm
    This vacuum cleaner is deeper than the average vacuum cleaner (430 mm vs 265 mm).
    430 mm vs 265 mm
  • 40 mm wider body
    Width
    305 mm
    â–¼ Worse than 80% of models
    Market range: <229 mm – >350 mm
    This vacuum cleaner is wider than the average vacuum cleaner (305 mm vs 265 mm).
    305 mm vs 265 mm
  • 53 mm taller body
    Height
    1,153 mm
    â–¼ Worse than 73% of models
    Market range: <290 mm – >1.2k mm
    This vacuum cleaner is taller than the average vacuum cleaner (1153 mm vs 1100 mm).
    1,153 mm vs 1,100 mm

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Third-party reviews

What customers like about Shark Detect XL LA791UKT?

  • Powerful suction performance on both carpets and hard floors
  • Excellent pet hair pickup and effective Anti Hair Wrap brush roll
  • Generous 2.5-litre extra-large dust cup capacity allows for longer cleaning sessions
  • Versatile Lift-Away design makes cleaning stairs and furniture easy
  • Smart Detect sensors seamlessly adjust suction power and brush speed automatically
  • Anti-Allergen Complete Seal traps dust, dander, and allergens inside the unit

What customers dislike about Shark Detect XL LA791UKT?

  • Power cord is stiff, awkward to handle, and restricts smooth maneuverability
  • The vacuum operates with a high, noisy volume during maximum suction boosts
  • Heavy and bulky to push compared to lightweight cordless alternatives
  • Sensitive touch panel controls can be accidentally triggered during use
  • The auto-detect revving and shifting noise can be consistently irritating to some users

Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

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theguardian.com
19/07/2026
Summary of the review
Corded vacuums are supposed to be outdated – so why is the Shark Detect Lift-Away XL so good?
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theguardian.com
13/02/2026
Summary of the review
The best vacuum cleaners in the UK for hard floors, carpet and pet hair – tested
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theguardian.com
19/07/2026
Summary of the review
So why is the Shark Detect Lift-Away XL so good?
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which.co.uk
01/07/2026
Summary of the review
Shark Detect XL Pet Pro LA791UKT review
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