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Shark HZ500UK Review | 52 Data compared

Avg. price:~£190Suction power (AW):?Battery runtime:N/A minutesCapacity:0.3 LWeight:3.9 kg

Shark HZ500UK 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 68% of models
Score components

80%

6.7

Technical Score

20%

9.2

User score

â–²Better than 68% of vacuum-cleaners
6.7

Technical Score

Technical score
6.7/ 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 55% of models
Score components

28%

7.3

Performance

22%

4.9

Battery

18%

7.8

Filtration

14%

7.6

Attachments

10%

6.7

Design

8%

5.2

Smart features

â–²Better than 55% of vacuum-cleaners
9.2

User score

User score
9.2/ 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
★ Better than 98% of models
Score components

70%

9.0

User ratings

30%

9.8

Number of reviews

Based on 7,165 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.
★Better than 98% of vacuum-cleaners
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Verdict

The Shark HZ500UK is a corded, bagless 2-in-1 stick vacuum featuring a 450W motor, an extra-long 10m power cord, and a dual-roller DuoClean floorhead equipped with Anti Hair Wrap technology. Operating at an 80 dB noise level with a 0.3-litre dust capacity, its main characteristics include built-in LED headlights, a HEPA filtration system with an Anti-Allergen Complete Seal, and a flexible Flexology wand that bends to reach under low furniture or folds down for compact, freestanding storage. Key pros of this 3.9 kg unit are its ability to seamlessly transition across multiple floor types without changing heads, unlimited runtime with zero battery degradation, and easy transformation into a handheld vacuum. However, prominent cons include a notably small dust collection bin that requires frequent emptying, a heavy, top-heavy feel during extended handheld use, and reduced physical maneuverability compared to cordless alternatives.

Technical Specifications of vacuum cleaner Shark HZ500UK

Technical Score
Technical score
6.7/ 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 55% of models
Score components:

28%

7.3

Performance

22%

4.9

Battery

18%

7.8

Filtration

14%

7.6

Attachments

10%

6.7

Design

8%

5.2

Smart features

6.7
Shark HZ500UK has a technical score of 6.7 points, which is higher than 55.4% of vacuum cleaners.
User score
User score
9.2/ 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
★ Better than 98% of models
Score components

70%

9.0

User ratings

30%

9.8

Number of reviews

Based on 7,165 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.
9.2
Shark HZ500UK has a user score of 9.24 points, which is higher than 97.7% of vacuum cleaners.
Popularity
Popularity
9.8/ 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
★ Better than 90% of models
Popularity:
Shark HZ500UK has a popularity score of 9.8 points, which is higher than 90.1% of vacuum cleaners.
9.8
Shark HZ500UK has a popularity score of 9.8 points, which is higher than 90.1% of vacuum cleaners.
Ratio quality/price
Value for money
7.9/ 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 67% of models
Score components:

60%

7.2

Overall score

40%

9.5

Price

7.9
Shark HZ500UK has a value-for-money score of 7.9 points, which is higher than 66.9% of vacuum cleaners.
Suction power (AW)
?
Suction power (kPa)
?
Airflow
?
Motor type
Universal motor
Power consumption
450 W
Power consumption
450 W
â–² Better than 61% of models
Market range: <165 W – >899 W
This vacuum cleaner draws 450 W, which is lower than the power consumption of 60.7% of vacuum cleaners and equal to that of 3.2% 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
0.3 L
Capacity
0.3 L
â–¼ Worse than 96% of models
Market range: <0.44 L – >4 L
This vacuum cleaner has a dust capacity of 0.3 L, which is smaller than that of 96% of vacuum cleaners and equal to that of 3.1% 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
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
3.9 kg
Weight
3.9 kg
â–¼ Worse than 55% of models
Market range: <2.15 kg – >7.1 kg
This vacuum cleaner weighs 3.9 kg, which is greater than the weight of 54.6% of vacuum cleaners and equal to that of 0.9% 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 HZ500UK 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.
  • 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
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 15.5% higher user score
    User score
    9.2/ 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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    â–¼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    Shark HZ500UK
    the average vacuum cleaner
    ★ Better than 97% of models
    Shark HZ500UK has a higher user score than the average vacuum cleaner (9.24 vs 8.000).
    9.24 vs 8
  • 150 W lower power consumption
    Power consumption
    450 W
    â–² Better than 61% of models
    Market range: <165 W – >899 W
    This vacuum cleaner draws less power than the average vacuum cleaner (450 W vs 600 W).
    450 W vs 600 W
  • 15.5% higher user score
    User score
    9.2/ 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 HZ500UK
    the average vacuum cleaner
    ★ Better than 97% of models
    Shark HZ500UK has a higher user score than the average vacuum cleaner (9.24 vs 8.000).
    9.24 vs 8
  • 150 W lower power consumption
    Power consumption
    450 W
    â–² Better than 61% of models
    Market range: <165 W – >899 W
    This vacuum cleaner draws less power than the average vacuum cleaner (450 W vs 600 W).
    450 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
  • 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
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 0.7 L smaller dust container
    Capacity
    0.3 L
    â–¼ Worse than 96% of models
    Market range: <0.44 L – >4 L
    This vacuum cleaner has a smaller dust capacity than the average vacuum cleaner (0.3 L vs 1 L).
    0.3 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 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.
  • No cyclonic technology
    Cyclonic technology
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 71% of models
    This vacuum cleaner does not use cyclonic technology, 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 %
  • 145 mm deeper body
    Depth
    410 mm
    â–¼ Worse than 83% of models
    Market range: <170 mm – >440 mm
    This vacuum cleaner is deeper than the average vacuum cleaner (410 mm vs 265 mm).
    410 mm vs 265 mm
  • 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
  • 7.7% higher weight
    Weight
    3.9 kg
    â–¼ Worse than 55% of models
    Market range: <2.15 kg – >7.1 kg
    This vacuum cleaner is heavier than the average vacuum cleaner (3.9 kg vs 3.62 kg).
    3.9 kg vs 3.62 kg
  • 26.7% more expensive
    Shark HZ500UK is more expensive than the average vacuum cleaner (£190 vs £150).
    £190 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
  • No cyclonic technology
    Cyclonic technology
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 71% of models
    This vacuum cleaner does not use cyclonic technology, the average vacuum cleaner does.
  • 0.7 L smaller dust container
    Capacity
    0.3 L
    â–¼ Worse than 96% of models
    Market range: <0.44 L – >4 L
    This vacuum cleaner has a smaller dust capacity than the average vacuum cleaner (0.3 L vs 1 L).
    0.3 L vs 1 L
  • 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 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.
  • 145 mm deeper body
    Depth
    410 mm
    â–¼ Worse than 83% of models
    Market range: <170 mm – >440 mm
    This vacuum cleaner is deeper than the average vacuum cleaner (410 mm vs 265 mm).
    410 mm vs 265 mm
  • 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
  • 7.7% higher weight
    Weight
    3.9 kg
    â–¼ Worse than 55% of models
    Market range: <2.15 kg – >7.1 kg
    This vacuum cleaner is heavier than the average vacuum cleaner (3.9 kg vs 3.62 kg).
    3.9 kg vs 3.62 kg

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Third-party reviews

Based on 7,165 buyer reviews from online shops.
Reviews last updated: July 2026 · How we calculate this
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What customers like about Shark HZ500UK?

  • Powerful suction performance on both carpets and hard floors
  • Generous 10-meter cord allows cleaning large areas without changing plugs
  • Flexology wand bends easily to clean under low furniture
  • Converts effortlessly into a versatile handheld unit
  • DuoClean floorhead transitions smoothly between different floor types
  • Integrated LED headlights illuminate hidden dust in dark corners
  • Folds down into a compact size for convenient freestanding storage

What customers dislike about Shark HZ500UK?

  • Noticeably top-heavy and fatiguing to use for long periods
  • Very small 0.3-liter dust bin capacity requires frequent emptying
  • Anti-hair wrap technology can still let hair wrap around the rollers occasionally
  • Steering and maneuvering can feel awkward when the wand is bent
  • Filters clog quickly with fine dust and demand frequent washing
  • The plastic joint on the flexible wand is a potential durability weak point

Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

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goodto.com
30/09/2022
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Shark Anti Hair Wrap Corded Stick Vacuum HZ500UK review
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independent.co.uk
07/01/2026
Summary of the review
6 best Shark vacuum cleaners, tried and tested by an expert
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expertreviews.co.uk
29 de noviembre de 2022
Summary of the review
Shark Anti Hair Wrap with Flexology and TruePet HZ500UKT Review
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expertreviews.co.uk
29/11/2022
Summary of the review
Review of the Shark Anti Hair Wrap with Flexology and TruePet HZ500UKT
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