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Shark ICZ260 Review | 52 Data compared

Avg. price:~£310Suction power (AW):175 AWBattery runtime:60 minutesCapacity:0.6 LWeight:5.5 kg

Shark ICZ260 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.

7.7

Overall score

Score
7.7/ 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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â–² Better than 81% of models
Score components

80%

7.7

Technical Score

20%

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User score

â–²Better than 81% of vacuum-cleaners
7.7

Technical Score

Technical score
7.7/ 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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â–² Better than 82% of models
Score components

28%

7.4

Performance

22%

9.5

Battery

18%

8.0

Filtration

14%

8.1

Attachments

10%

5.4

Design

8%

5.2

Smart features

â–²Better than 82% 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

70%

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User ratings

30%

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Verdict

The Shark ICZ260 is a cordless upright vacuum cleaner featuring a 28.8V lithium-ion battery that delivers up to 60 minutes of runtime, a 0.6-litre dust capacity, and a weight of roughly 5.5 kilograms. This model stands out for its versatile Powered Lift-Away design, an integrated HEPA filter with Anti-Allergen Complete Seal technology, LED headlights, and a DuoClean floorhead equipped with Anti-Hair Wrap technology to efficiently clear hair without tangling. Main benefits include strong suction, effortless conversion into a portable unit for stairs, and effective multi-surface cleaning across both carpets and hard floors; however, notable drawbacks include a relatively heavy upright feel compared to standard stick models and a lack of widely available individual replacement parts from the manufacturer.

Technical Specifications of vacuum cleaner Shark ICZ260

Technical Score
Technical score
7.7/ 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 82% of models
Score components:

28%

7.4

Performance

22%

9.5

Battery

18%

8.0

Filtration

14%

8.1

Attachments

10%

5.4

Design

8%

5.2

Smart features

7.7
Shark ICZ260 has a technical score of 7.7 points, which is higher than 82% 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 ICZ260 has a popularity score of 1 point, which is lower than 61.7% of vacuum cleaners.
1.0
Shark ICZ260 has a popularity score of 1 point, which is lower than 61.7% of vacuum cleaners.
Ratio quality/price
Value for money
8.1/ 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–² Better than 78% of models
Score components:

60%

7.7

Overall score

40%

8.9

Price

8.1
Shark ICZ260 has a value-for-money score of 8.1 points, which is higher than 78.2% 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)
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Airflow
?
Motor type
digital
Power consumption
?
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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
60 minutes
Battery runtime
60 minutes
â–² Better than 63% of models
Market range: <30 minutes – >70 minutes
This vacuum cleaner offers a battery runtime of 60 minutes, which is longer than that of 62.8% of vacuum cleaners and equal to that of 22.8% 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
2,900 mAh
Battery capacity
2,900 mAh
â–² Better than 79% of models
Market range: <2k mAh – >3.6k mAh
This vacuum cleaner has a battery capacity of 2,900 mAh, which is larger than that of 78.6% of vacuum cleaners and equal to that of 1% of vacuum cleaners.
Battery voltage
25.2 V
Battery voltage
25.2 V
â–² Better than 56% of models
Market range: <18 V – >28.8 V
This vacuum cleaner uses a battery voltage of 25.2 V, which is higher than that of 56.5% of vacuum cleaners and equal to that of 23.5% 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
99.95%
Minimum overall efficiency
99.95%
â–¼ Worse than 41% of models
Market range: <95 % – >99.99 %
This vacuum cleaner reaches 99.95% minimum overall efficiency, which is higher than that of 32% of vacuum cleaners and equal to that of 26.9% 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
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
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
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
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 ICZ260 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 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.
  • 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.
  • 10 minutes longer runtime
    Battery runtime
    60 minutes
    â–² Better than 63% of models
    Market range: <30 minutes – >70 minutes
    This vacuum cleaner offers longer battery runtime than the average vacuum cleaner (60 minutes vs 50 minutes).
    60 minutes vs 50 minutes
  • 400 mAh larger battery capacity
    Battery capacity
    2,900 mAh
    â–² Better than 79% of models
    Market range: <2k mAh – >3.6k mAh
    This vacuum cleaner has a larger battery capacity than the average vacuum cleaner (2900 mAh vs 2500 mAh).
    2,900 mAh vs 2,500 mAh
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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.
  • 10 minutes longer runtime
    Battery runtime
    60 minutes
    â–² Better than 63% of models
    Market range: <30 minutes – >70 minutes
    This vacuum cleaner offers longer battery runtime than the average vacuum cleaner (60 minutes vs 50 minutes).
    60 minutes vs 50 minutes
  • 400 mAh larger battery capacity
    Battery capacity
    2,900 mAh
    â–² Better than 79% of models
    Market range: <2k mAh – >3.6k mAh
    This vacuum cleaner has a larger battery capacity than the average vacuum cleaner (2900 mAh vs 2500 mAh).
    2,900 mAh vs 2,500 mAh
  • 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.
  • 3 V higher voltage
    Battery voltage
    25.2 V
    â–² Better than 56% of models
    Market range: <18 V – >28.8 V
    This vacuum cleaner has a higher battery voltage than the average vacuum cleaner (25.2 V vs 22.2 V).
    25.2 V vs 22.2 V
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • More operating noise
    Noise level (Min-Max)
    85-85 dB
    â–¼ Worse than 91% of models
    Market range: <65 dB – >83 dB
    This vacuum cleaner is noisier than the average vacuum cleaner (85-85 dB vs 77-77 dB).
    85-85 dB vs 77-77 dB
  • 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.
  • 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
  • 2.07x more expensive
    Shark ICZ260 is more expensive than the average vacuum cleaner (£310 vs £150).
    £310 vs £150
  • 2 minutes shorter turbo runtime
    Turbo mode runtime
    10 minutes
    â–¼ Worse than 57% of models
    Market range: <6 minutes – >20 minutes
    This vacuum cleaner offers shorter turbo runtime than the average vacuum cleaner (10 minutes vs 12 minutes).
    10 minutes vs 12 minutes
  • Older release date
    Release date
    2019
    â–¼ Worse than 67% of models
    Market range: <2k – >2k
    This vacuum cleaner has an older release date than the average vacuum cleaner (2019 vs 2021).
    2019 vs 2021
  • 2.07x more expensive
    Shark ICZ260 is more expensive than the average vacuum cleaner (£310 vs £150).
    £310 vs £150
  • More operating noise
    Noise level (Min-Max)
    85-85 dB
    â–¼ Worse than 91% of models
    Market range: <65 dB – >83 dB
    This vacuum cleaner is noisier than the average vacuum cleaner (85-85 dB vs 77-77 dB).
    85-85 dB vs 77-77 dB
  • 2 minutes shorter turbo runtime
    Turbo mode runtime
    10 minutes
    â–¼ Worse than 57% of models
    Market range: <6 minutes – >20 minutes
    This vacuum cleaner offers shorter turbo runtime than the average vacuum cleaner (10 minutes vs 12 minutes).
    10 minutes vs 12 minutes
  • 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
  • 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
  • Older release date
    Release date
    2019
    â–¼ Worse than 67% of models
    Market range: <2k – >2k
    This vacuum cleaner has an older release date than the average vacuum cleaner (2019 vs 2021).
    2019 vs 2021

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Third-party reviews

What customers like about Shark ICZ260?

  • Excellent suction power across both carpets and hard floors
  • Powered Lift-Away feature allows easy cleaning of stairs and under furniture
  • Anti-Hair Wrap technology effectively stops hair from tangling around the brush roll
  • DuoClean floorhead smoothly transitions between floor types without swapping heads
  • Convenience of a cordless machine designed with the capacity of an upright vacuum
  • Bright LED headlights illuminate hidden dust and debris in dark corners

What customers dislike about Shark ICZ260?

  • Battery life drains significantly faster when using the maximum boost mode
  • The unit feels relatively heavy and cumbersome compared to standard cordless stick models
  • The dust bin capacity is smaller than traditional corded upright vacuums
  • Charging time for a depleted battery can feel slow
  • The wand and main body lack built-in accessory storage clips

Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

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lesnumeriques.com
26/11/2020
Summary of the review
Shark ICZ260EUT Cordless Vacuum Cleaner Review: The Ambitious Newcomer
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lesnumeriques.com
26/11/2020
Summary of the review
Shark ICZ260EUT Cordless Vacuum Review: The Ambitious Newcomer
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