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Shark ICZ160 Review | 52 Data compared

Avg. price:~£400Suction power (AW):159.46 AWBattery runtime:50 minutesCapacity:0.6 LWeight:5.5 kg

Shark ICZ160 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.

7.5

Overall score

Score
7.5/ 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 77% of models
Score components

80%

7.5

Technical Score

20%

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User score

â–²Better than 77% of vacuum-cleaners
7.5

Technical Score

Technical score
7.5/ 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 79% of models
Score components

28%

7.5

Performance

22%

8.7

Battery

18%

8.0

Filtration

14%

8.7

Attachments

10%

4.6

Design

8%

5.2

Smart features

â–²Better than 79% of vacuum-cleaners
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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%

?

Number of reviews

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Best prices

    N/A~ £400
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Verdict

The Shark ICZ160 is a versatile cordless upright vacuum cleaner featuring a 0.6-litre dust capacity, a 21.6V removable lithium-ion battery, and an anti-allergen complete seal system with a HEPA filter that traps 99.99% of dust and allergens. Its primary characteristics include DuoClean technology, which utilizes a dual-brushroll system for seamless transitions between carpets and hard floors, and a Powered Lift-Away pod that detaches for portable handheld cleaning under furniture. Main pros include a commendable runtime of up to 50 minutes in extended mode, a convenient self-standing design, and effective anti-hair wrap technology that actively removes hair from the bristle brushroll during operation. However, notable cons include a relatively lengthy 3.5-hour charge time, a heavy overall build weighing approximately 5.5 kg, and a bulky cleaning head that can limit steering maneuverability in tight corners.

Technical Specifications of vacuum cleaner Shark ICZ160

Technical Score
Technical score
7.5/ 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 79% of models
Score components:

28%

7.5

Performance

22%

8.7

Battery

18%

8.0

Filtration

14%

8.7

Attachments

10%

4.6

Design

8%

5.2

Smart features

7.5
Shark ICZ160 has a technical score of 7.5 points, which is higher than 78.7% 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%

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User ratings

30%

?

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 ICZ160 has a popularity score of 1 point, which is lower than 61.7% of vacuum cleaners.
1.0
Shark ICZ160 has a popularity score of 1 point, which is lower than 61.7% 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%

7.5

Overall score

40%

8.4

Price

7.8
Shark ICZ160 has a value-for-money score of 7.8 points, which is higher than 60% of vacuum cleaners.
Suction power (AW)
159.46 AW
Suction power (AW)
159.46 AW
â–² Better than 56% of models
Market range: <40 AW – >280 AW
This vacuum cleaner has a suction power of 159.46 AW, which is higher than that of 55.9% of vacuum cleaners.
Suction power (kPa)
?
Airflow
?
Motor type
digital
Power consumption
260 W
Power consumption
260 W
â–² Better than 78% of models
Market range: <165 W – >899 W
This vacuum cleaner draws 260 W, which is lower than the power consumption of 78.1% of vacuum cleaners and equal to that of 0.2% of vacuum cleaners.
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Cordless
yes
Cordless
yes
â–² Better than 51% of models
This vacuum cleaner works cordlessly. 49.5% of vacuum cleaners offer cordless operation.
Battery runtime
50 minutes
Battery runtime
50 minutes
â–² Better than 50% of models
Market range: <30 minutes – >70 minutes
This vacuum cleaner offers a battery runtime of 50 minutes, which is longer than that of 49.7% of vacuum cleaners and equal to that of 7.5% of vacuum cleaners.
Charging time
3.5 hours
Charging time
3.5 hours
â–² Better than 69% of models
Market range: <3 hours – >5 hours
This vacuum cleaner charges in 3.5 hours, which is faster than 69.1% of vacuum cleaners and equal to 16.8% of vacuum cleaners.
Battery capacity
2,600 mAh
Battery capacity
2,600 mAh
â–² Better than 74% of models
Market range: <2k mAh – >3.6k mAh
This vacuum cleaner has a battery capacity of 2,600 mAh, which is larger than that of 73.8% of vacuum cleaners and equal to that of 2.3% of vacuum cleaners.
Battery voltage
28.8 V
Battery voltage
28.8 V
★ Better than 90% of models
Market range: <18 V – >28.8 V
This vacuum cleaner uses a battery voltage of 28.8 V, which is higher than that of 90.1% of vacuum cleaners and equal to that of 0.9% of vacuum cleaners.
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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
0.6 L
Capacity
0.6 L
â–¼ Worse than 71% of models
Market range: <0.44 L – >4 L
This vacuum cleaner has a dust capacity of 0.6 L, which is smaller than that of 71.3% of vacuum cleaners and equal to that of 6.8% 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
yes
Mini motorized brush
yes
â–² Better than 73% of models
This vacuum cleaner includes 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
5.5 kg
Weight
5.5 kg
â–¼ Worse than 75% of models
Market range: <2.15 kg – >7.1 kg
This vacuum cleaner weighs 5.5 kg, which is greater than the weight of 75% of vacuum cleaners and equal to that of 1.4% 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
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 ICZ160 vs the average vacuum cleaner

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  • Cordless operation
    Cordless
    yes
    â–² Better than 51% of models
    This vacuum cleaner works cordlessly, the average vacuum cleaner does not.
  • Includes mini motorized brush
    Mini motorized brush
    yes
    â–² Better than 73% of models
    This vacuum cleaner includes a mini motorized brush, the average vacuum cleaner does not.
  • 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 removable battery
    Removable battery
    yes
    â–² Better than 61% of models
    This vacuum cleaner includes a removable battery, the average vacuum cleaner does not.
  • 6.6 V higher voltage
    Battery voltage
    28.8 V
    ★ Better than 90% of models
    Market range: <18 V – >28.8 V
    This vacuum cleaner has a higher battery voltage than the average vacuum cleaner (28.8 V vs 22.2 V).
    28.8 V vs 22.2 V
  • 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 hours faster charging
    Charging time
    3.5 hours
    â–² Better than 69% of models
    Market range: <3 hours – >5 hours
    This vacuum cleaner charges faster than the average vacuum cleaner (3.5 hours vs 4 hours).
    3.5 hours vs 4 hours
  • 340 W lower power consumption
    Power consumption
    260 W
    â–² Better than 78% of models
    Market range: <165 W – >899 W
    This vacuum cleaner draws less power than the average vacuum cleaner (260 W vs 600 W).
    260 W vs 600 W
  • 340 W lower power consumption
    Power consumption
    260 W
    â–² Better than 78% of models
    Market range: <165 W – >899 W
    This vacuum cleaner draws less power than the average vacuum cleaner (260 W vs 600 W).
    260 W vs 600 W
  • 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
  • 9.46 AW higher suction power
    Suction power (AW)
    159.46 AW
    â–² Better than 56% of models
    Market range: <40 AW – >280 AW
    This vacuum cleaner has higher suction power than the average vacuum cleaner (159.5 AW vs 150 AW).
    159.46 AW vs 150 AW
  • Cordless operation
    Cordless
    yes
    â–² Better than 51% of models
    This vacuum cleaner works cordlessly, the average vacuum cleaner does not.
  • Includes removable battery
    Removable battery
    yes
    â–² Better than 61% of models
    This vacuum cleaner includes a removable battery, the average vacuum cleaner does not.
  • 6.6 V higher voltage
    Battery voltage
    28.8 V
    ★ Better than 90% of models
    Market range: <18 V – >28.8 V
    This vacuum cleaner has a higher battery voltage than the average vacuum cleaner (28.8 V vs 22.2 V).
    28.8 V vs 22.2 V
  • 0.5 hours faster charging
    Charging time
    3.5 hours
    â–² Better than 69% of models
    Market range: <3 hours – >5 hours
    This vacuum cleaner charges faster than the average vacuum cleaner (3.5 hours vs 4 hours).
    3.5 hours vs 4 hours
  • Includes battery indicator
    Battery level indicator
    yes
    â–² Better than 53% of models
    This vacuum cleaner includes a battery level indicator, the average vacuum cleaner does not.
  • 6 minutes longer turbo runtime
    Turbo mode runtime
    18 minutes
    â–² Better than 81% of models
    Market range: <6 minutes – >20 minutes
    This vacuum cleaner offers longer turbo runtime than the average vacuum cleaner (18 minutes vs 12 minutes).
    18 minutes vs 12 minutes
  • 100 mAh larger battery capacity
    Battery capacity
    2,600 mAh
    â–² Better than 74% of models
    Market range: <2k mAh – >3.6k mAh
    This vacuum cleaner has a larger battery capacity than the average vacuum cleaner (2600 mAh vs 2500 mAh).
    2,600 mAh vs 2,500 mAh
  • Includes mini motorized brush
    Mini motorized brush
    yes
    â–² Better than 73% of models
    This vacuum cleaner includes a mini motorized brush, the average vacuum cleaner does not.
  • 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 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.
  • 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
  • 0.4 L smaller dust container
    Capacity
    0.6 L
    â–¼ Worse than 71% of models
    Market range: <0.44 L – >4 L
    This vacuum cleaner has a smaller dust capacity than the average vacuum cleaner (0.6 L vs 1 L).
    0.6 L vs 1 L
  • 51.9% higher weight
    Weight
    5.5 kg
    â–¼ Worse than 75% of models
    Market range: <2.15 kg – >7.1 kg
    This vacuum cleaner is heavier than the average vacuum cleaner (5.5 kg vs 3.62 kg).
    5.5 kg vs 3.62 kg
  • 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.
  • 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 %
  • 2.67x more expensive
    Shark ICZ160 is more expensive than the average vacuum cleaner (£400 vs £150).
    £400 vs £150
  • 2.67x more expensive
    Shark ICZ160 is more expensive than the average vacuum cleaner (£400 vs £150).
    £400 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
  • 0.4 L smaller dust container
    Capacity
    0.6 L
    â–¼ Worse than 71% of models
    Market range: <0.44 L – >4 L
    This vacuum cleaner has a smaller dust capacity than the average vacuum cleaner (0.6 L vs 1 L).
    0.6 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.
  • 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.
  • 51.9% higher weight
    Weight
    5.5 kg
    â–¼ Worse than 75% of models
    Market range: <2.15 kg – >7.1 kg
    This vacuum cleaner is heavier than the average vacuum cleaner (5.5 kg vs 3.62 kg).
    5.5 kg vs 3.62 kg

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Third-party reviews

What customers like about Shark ICZ160?

  • Strong suction power that effectively cleans deep carpets and hard floors
  • Powered Lift-Away design allows versatile handheld use for stairs and cars
  • Anti-Hair Wrap technology prevents long and short hair from tangling on the roller
  • Impressive 50-minute battery runtime on standard power mode
  • Handy LED headlights built into the floorhead illuminate hidden dirt and dark spots
  • Anti-Allergen Complete Seal traps 99.9% of fine dust and allergens

What customers dislike about Shark ICZ160?

  • Battery drains very quickly when using the maximum Boost power trigger
  • Noticeably heavy and bulky to maneuver compared to smaller cordless stick vacuums
  • Lacks onboard storage space to attach and carry accessories during cleaning
  • Small dustbin capacity requires frequent emptying during whole-house cleaning sessions
  • Anti-hair wrap feature can struggle and occasionally fail with exceptionally long hair

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