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Shark HZ400 Review | 52 Data compared

Avg. price:~£200Suction power (AW):?Battery runtime:N/A minutesCapacity:0.5 LWeight:4.8 kg

Shark HZ400 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.

6.6

Overall score

Score
6.6/ 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–¼ Worse than 66% of models
Score components

80%

6.6

Technical Score

20%

?

User score

â–¼Worse than 66% of vacuum-cleaners
6.6

Technical Score

Technical score
6.6/ 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–¼ Worse than 51% of models
Score components

28%

7.5

Performance

22%

4.9

Battery

18%

7.7

Filtration

14%

7.0

Attachments

10%

6.1

Design

8%

5.2

Smart features

â–¼Worse than 51% 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%

?

User ratings

30%

?

Number of reviews

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Best prices

    N/A~ £200
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Verdict

The Shark HZ400 (PowerDetect / Stratos Ultra-Light) is a bagless, corded stick vacuum cleaner engineered with a 5-amp, 600-watt motor that delivers powerful suction across carpets and hard floors. Main characteristics include an 8.25-inch cleaning path, a 30-foot power cord for extended reach, a 0.87-quart dustbin, an integrated LCD display, and an Anti-Allergen Complete Seal with HEPA filtration that traps 99.99% of dust and allergens. Its primary pros are the Intelli-Sense smart sensors that automatically adjust brushroll speed based on floor type and vacuuming direction, a self-cleaning DuoClean brushroll that prevents hair wrap, Odor Neutralizer Technology to combat bad smells, and a versatile design that converts into a lightweight handheld unit weighing under 3 pounds. However, minor cons include a top-heavy distribution that can cause hand fatigue during long sessions, the recurring cost of replacing the odor cartridges, and a lack of a freestanding design, meaning it must be propped up or stored on a hook when not in use.

Technical Specifications of vacuum cleaner Shark HZ400

Technical Score
Technical score
6.6/ 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–¼ Worse than 51% of models
Score components:

28%

7.5

Performance

22%

4.9

Battery

18%

7.7

Filtration

14%

7.0

Attachments

10%

6.1

Design

8%

5.2

Smart features

6.6
Shark HZ400 has a technical score of 6.6 points, which is lower than 50.7% 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
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 73% of models
Score components

70%

?

User ratings

30%

?

Number of reviews

?
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
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 99% of models
Popularity:
Shark HZ400 has a popularity score of 1 point, which is lower than 61.7% of vacuum cleaners.
1.0
Shark HZ400 has a popularity score of 1 point, which is lower than 61.7% of vacuum cleaners.
Ratio quality/price
Value for money
7.4/ 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–¼ Worse than 79% of models
Score components:

60%

6.6

Overall score

40%

9.5

Price

7.4
Shark HZ400 has a value-for-money score of 7.4 points, which is lower than 69.9% of vacuum cleaners.
Suction power (AW)
?
Suction power (kPa)
?
Airflow
?
Motor type
brushless
Power consumption
500 W
Power consumption
500 W
â–² Better than 58% of models
Market range: <165 W – >899 W
This vacuum cleaner draws 500 W, which is lower than the power consumption of 57.7% of vacuum cleaners and equal to that of 2.3% 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
99.5%
Minimum overall efficiency
99.5%
â–¼ Worse than 80% of models
Market range: <95 % – >99.99 %
This vacuum cleaner reaches 99.5% minimum overall efficiency, which is lower than that of 79.7% of vacuum cleaners and equal to that of 7.8% 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
0.5 L
Capacity
0.5 L
â–¼ Worse than 80% of models
Market range: <0.44 L – >4 L
This vacuum cleaner has a dust capacity of 0.5 L, which is smaller than that of 79.8% of vacuum cleaners and equal to that of 7.5% 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
stick
Weight
4.8 kg
Weight
4.8 kg
â–¼ Worse than 69% of models
Market range: <2.15 kg – >7.1 kg
This vacuum cleaner weighs 4.8 kg, which is greater than the weight of 69% of vacuum cleaners and equal to that of 0.2% of vacuum cleaners.
2-in-1 design
yes
2-in-1 design
yes
â–² Better than 47% of models
This vacuum cleaner offers 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
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
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
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 HZ400 vs the average vacuum cleaner

246810TotalPerformanceBatteryFiltrationAttachmentsDesignSmart features
  • 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.
  • 3.5 m longer power cord
    Power cord length
    10 m
    ★ Better than 90% of models
    Market range: <5 m – >9.3 m
    This vacuum cleaner has a longer power cord than the average vacuum cleaner (10 m vs 6.5 m).
    10 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.
  • 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 January 2025.
    2025 vs 2021
  • 100 W lower power consumption
    Power consumption
    500 W
    â–² Better than 58% of models
    Market range: <165 W – >899 W
    This vacuum cleaner draws less power than the average vacuum cleaner (500 W vs 600 W).
    500 W vs 600 W
  • 100 W lower power consumption
    Power consumption
    500 W
    â–² Better than 58% of models
    Market range: <165 W – >899 W
    This vacuum cleaner draws less power than the average vacuum cleaner (500 W vs 600 W).
    500 W vs 600 W
  • 3.5 m longer power cord
    Power cord length
    10 m
    ★ Better than 90% of models
    Market range: <5 m – >9.3 m
    This vacuum cleaner has a longer power cord than the average vacuum cleaner (10 m vs 6.5 m).
    10 m vs 6.5 m
  • 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.
  • 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 January 2025.
    2025 vs 2021
  • 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.
  • 0.5 L smaller dust container
    Capacity
    0.5 L
    â–¼ Worse than 80% of models
    Market range: <0.44 L – >4 L
    This vacuum cleaner has a smaller dust capacity than the average vacuum cleaner (0.5 L vs 1 L).
    0.5 L vs 1 L
  • More operating noise
    Noise level (Min-Max)
    80-80 dB
    â–¼ Worse than 62% of models
    Market range: <65 dB – >83 dB
    This vacuum cleaner is noisier than the average vacuum cleaner (80-80 dB vs 77-77 dB).
    80-80 dB vs 77-77 dB
  • 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.
  • 0.45 % lower filtration efficiency
    Minimum overall efficiency
    99.5 %
    â–¼ Worse than 80% of models
    Market range: <95 % – >99.99 %
    This vacuum cleaner has lower filtration efficiency than the average vacuum cleaner (99.5 % vs 99.95 %).
    99.5 % vs 99.95 %
  • No soft dusting brush
    Soft dusting brush
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 73% of models
    This vacuum cleaner does not include a soft dusting brush, the average vacuum cleaner does.
  • 32.6% higher weight
    Weight
    4.8 kg
    â–¼ Worse than 69% of models
    Market range: <2.15 kg – >7.1 kg
    This vacuum cleaner is heavier than the average vacuum cleaner (4.8 kg vs 3.62 kg).
    4.8 kg vs 3.62 kg
  • 2.8% worse value for money
    Shark HZ400 offers worse value for money than the average vacuum cleaner (7.44 vs 7.6).
    7.44 vs 7.65
  • 60 mm taller body
    Height
    1,160 mm
    â–¼ Worse than 74% of models
    Market range: <290 mm – >1.2k mm
    This vacuum cleaner is taller than the average vacuum cleaner (1160 mm vs 1100 mm).
    1,160 mm vs 1,100 mm
  • 2.8% worse value for money
    Shark HZ400 offers worse value for money than the average vacuum cleaner (7.44 vs 7.6).
    7.44 vs 7.65
  • 33.3% more expensive
    Shark HZ400 is more expensive than the average vacuum cleaner (£200 vs £150).
    £200 vs £150
  • More operating noise
    Noise level (Min-Max)
    80-80 dB
    â–¼ Worse than 62% of models
    Market range: <65 dB – >83 dB
    This vacuum cleaner is noisier than the average vacuum cleaner (80-80 dB vs 77-77 dB).
    80-80 dB vs 77-77 dB
  • 0.5 L smaller dust container
    Capacity
    0.5 L
    â–¼ Worse than 80% of models
    Market range: <0.44 L – >4 L
    This vacuum cleaner has a smaller dust capacity than the average vacuum cleaner (0.5 L vs 1 L).
    0.5 L vs 1 L
  • 0.45 % lower filtration efficiency
    Minimum overall efficiency
    99.5 %
    â–¼ Worse than 80% of models
    Market range: <95 % – >99.99 %
    This vacuum cleaner has lower filtration efficiency than the average vacuum cleaner (99.5 % vs 99.95 %).
    99.5 % 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 soft dusting brush
    Soft dusting brush
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 73% of models
    This vacuum cleaner does not include a soft dusting brush, the average vacuum cleaner does.
  • 32.6% higher weight
    Weight
    4.8 kg
    â–¼ Worse than 69% of models
    Market range: <2.15 kg – >7.1 kg
    This vacuum cleaner is heavier than the average vacuum cleaner (4.8 kg vs 3.62 kg).
    4.8 kg vs 3.62 kg
  • 60 mm taller body
    Height
    1,160 mm
    â–¼ Worse than 74% of models
    Market range: <290 mm – >1.2k mm
    This vacuum cleaner is taller than the average vacuum cleaner (1160 mm vs 1100 mm).
    1,160 mm vs 1,100 mm

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Third-party reviews

What customers like about Shark HZ400?

  • Strong suction power that effectively picks up deep-seated dirt
  • Excellent pet hair removal on both carpets and hard floors
  • Anti-Hair Wrap technology successfully keeps the brush roll clear of tangles
  • Long 10-metre power cable provides extended cleaning range without unplugging
  • Highly versatile design that quickly converts into a portable handheld vacuum
  • Easy to assemble and simple to empty the dust container

What customers dislike about Shark HZ400?

  • Feels top-heavy and physically straining to handle during long cleaning sessions
  • Stiff and inflexible power cord can twist easily and create a tripping hazard
  • Fails to stand upright on its own unless folded over or parked on a dedicated stand
  • Leaves noticeable wheel tracks on deep-pile carpets instead of clean vacuum lines
  • Detachable pod mechanism can be awkward and stubborn to click back into place
  • Handheld motor unit is quite noisy during operation

Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

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18/12/2019
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11/09/2019
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18/12/2019
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