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Avg. price:~£270Suction power (AW):75 AWBattery runtime:50 minutesCapacity:0.7 LWeight:3.45 kg

Shark IZ381UKT 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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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 82% of models
Score components

80%

7.7

Technical Score

20%

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User score

â–²Better than 82% 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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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 83% of models
Score components

28%

6.9

Performance

22%

8.4

Battery

18%

8.2

Filtration

14%

8.7

Attachments

10%

7.1

Design

8%

7.0

Smart features

â–²Better than 83% 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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<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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Verdict

The Shark PowerPro Pet IZ381UKT is a 181-watt bagless cordless stick vacuum cleaner featuring a 0.7-litre dust capacity, a 3.19 kg lightweight frame, and an LED display. Its main characteristics include FloorDetect technology for automated brush-roll speed adjustment, a bendable Flexology wand for under-furniture reach, and a motorized pet tool. Key pros include up to 50 minutes of eco-mode runtime, effective hair removal via Anti-Hair Wrap technology, and a 99.99% Anti-Allergen Complete Seal. However, notable cons are its reduced battery life when operating on high carpet or boost modes, its lack of a dedicated wall mount or charging dock, and subpar edge-cleaning pickup.

Technical Specifications of vacuum cleaner Shark IZ381UKT

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 83% of models
Score components:

28%

6.9

Performance

22%

8.4

Battery

18%

8.2

Filtration

14%

8.7

Attachments

10%

7.1

Design

8%

7.0

Smart features

7.7
Shark IZ381UKT has a technical score of 7.7 points, which is higher than 82.5% 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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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 IZ381UKT has a popularity score of 1 point, which is lower than 61.7% of vacuum cleaners.
1.0
Shark IZ381UKT 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%

9.1

Price

8.1
Shark IZ381UKT has a value-for-money score of 8.1 points, which is higher than 78.2% of vacuum cleaners.
Suction power (AW)
75 AW
Suction power (AW)
75 AW
â–¼ Worse than 82% of models
Market range: <40 AW – >280 AW
This vacuum cleaner has a suction power of 75 AW, which is lower than that of 82% of vacuum cleaners and equal to that of 2.8% of vacuum cleaners.
Suction power (kPa)
25 kPa
Suction power (kPa)
25 kPa
â–² Better than 78% of models
Market range: <11 kPa – >30 kPa
This vacuum cleaner has a suction pressure of 25 kPa, which is higher than that of 78.3% of vacuum cleaners and equal to that of 3.9% of vacuum cleaners.
Airflow
?
Motor type
brushless
Power consumption
181 W
Power consumption
181 W
â–² Better than 86% of models
Market range: <165 W – >899 W
This vacuum cleaner draws 181 W, which is lower than the power consumption of 86.5% of vacuum cleaners and equal to that of 0.5% 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
?
Battery voltage
21.6 V
Battery voltage
21.6 V
â–¼ Worse than 60% of models
Market range: <18 V – >28.8 V
This vacuum cleaner uses a battery voltage of 21.6 V, which is lower than that of 59.8% of vacuum cleaners and equal to that of 16.5% 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
99.9%
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
0.7 L
Capacity
0.7 L
â–¼ Worse than 63% of models
Market range: <0.44 L – >4 L
This vacuum cleaner has a dust capacity of 0.7 L, which is smaller than that of 62.8% of vacuum cleaners and equal to that of 5.9% 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
roll brush
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
3.45 kg
Weight
3.45 kg
â–² Better than 52% of models
Market range: <2.15 kg – >7.1 kg
This vacuum cleaner weighs 3.45 kg, which is lower than the weight of 52.3% of vacuum cleaners and equal to that of 0.6% 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
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 IZ381UKT vs the average vacuum cleaner

246810TotalPerformanceBatteryFiltrationAttachmentsDesignSmart features
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 5 kPa higher suction pressure
    Suction power (kPa)
    25 kPa
    â–² Better than 78% of models
    Market range: <11 kPa – >30 kPa
    This vacuum cleaner has higher suction pressure than the average vacuum cleaner (25 kPa vs 20 kPa).
    25 kPa vs 20 kPa
  • 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.
  • 419 W lower power consumption
    Power consumption
    181 W
    â–² Better than 86% of models
    Market range: <165 W – >899 W
    This vacuum cleaner draws less power than the average vacuum cleaner (181 W vs 600 W).
    181 W vs 600 W
  • Less operating noise
    Noise level (Min-Max)
    69.5-70.4 dB
    â–² Better than 84% of models
    Market range: <65 dB – >83 dB
    This vacuum cleaner is quieter than the average vacuum cleaner (69.5-70.4 dB vs 77-77 dB).
    69.5-70.4 dB vs 77-77 dB
  • 5 kPa higher suction pressure
    Suction power (kPa)
    25 kPa
    â–² Better than 78% of models
    Market range: <11 kPa – >30 kPa
    This vacuum cleaner has higher suction pressure than the average vacuum cleaner (25 kPa vs 20 kPa).
    25 kPa vs 20 kPa
  • 419 W lower power consumption
    Power consumption
    181 W
    â–² Better than 86% of models
    Market range: <165 W – >899 W
    This vacuum cleaner draws less power than the average vacuum cleaner (181 W vs 600 W).
    181 W vs 600 W
  • Less operating noise
    Noise level (Min-Max)
    69.5-70.4 dB
    â–² Better than 84% of models
    Market range: <65 dB – >83 dB
    This vacuum cleaner is quieter than the average vacuum cleaner (69.5-70.4 dB vs 77-77 dB).
    69.5-70.4 dB vs 77-77 dB
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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 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.
  • 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).
    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.
  • 75 AW lower suction power
    Suction power (AW)
    75 AW
    â–¼ Worse than 82% of models
    Market range: <40 AW – >280 AW
    This vacuum cleaner has lower suction power than the average vacuum cleaner (75 AW vs 150 AW).
    75 AW vs 150 AW
  • 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.
  • 0.3 L smaller dust container
    Capacity
    0.7 L
    â–¼ Worse than 63% of models
    Market range: <0.44 L – >4 L
    This vacuum cleaner has a smaller dust capacity than the average vacuum cleaner (0.7 L vs 1 L).
    0.7 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 %
  • 42 mm narrower cleaning path
    Cleaning path width
    218 mm
    â–¼ Worse than 94% of models
    Market range: <230 mm – >309 mm
    This vacuum cleaner has a narrower cleaning path than the average vacuum cleaner (218 mm vs 260 mm).
    218 mm vs 260 mm
  • 0.6 V lower voltage
    Battery voltage
    21.6 V
    â–¼ Worse than 60% of models
    Market range: <18 V – >28.8 V
    This vacuum cleaner has a lower battery voltage than the average vacuum cleaner (21.6 V vs 22.2 V).
    21.6 V vs 22.2 V
  • 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
  • 80% more expensive
    Shark IZ381UKT is more expensive than the average vacuum cleaner (£270 vs £150).
    £270 vs £150
  • 75 AW lower suction power
    Suction power (AW)
    75 AW
    â–¼ Worse than 82% of models
    Market range: <40 AW – >280 AW
    This vacuum cleaner has lower suction power than the average vacuum cleaner (75 AW vs 150 AW).
    75 AW vs 150 AW
  • 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.
  • 42 mm narrower cleaning path
    Cleaning path width
    218 mm
    â–¼ Worse than 94% of models
    Market range: <230 mm – >309 mm
    This vacuum cleaner has a narrower cleaning path than the average vacuum cleaner (218 mm vs 260 mm).
    218 mm vs 260 mm
  • 0.6 V lower voltage
    Battery voltage
    21.6 V
    â–¼ Worse than 60% of models
    Market range: <18 V – >28.8 V
    This vacuum cleaner has a lower battery voltage than the average vacuum cleaner (21.6 V vs 22.2 V).
    21.6 V vs 22.2 V
  • 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
  • 0.3 L smaller dust container
    Capacity
    0.7 L
    â–¼ Worse than 63% of models
    Market range: <0.44 L – >4 L
    This vacuum cleaner has a smaller dust capacity than the average vacuum cleaner (0.7 L vs 1 L).
    0.7 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.
  • 77.9 mm deeper body
    Depth
    342.9 mm
    â–¼ Worse than 71% of models
    Market range: <170 mm – >440 mm
    This vacuum cleaner is deeper than the average vacuum cleaner (342.9 mm vs 265 mm).
    342.9 mm vs 265 mm
  • 40 mm taller body
    Height
    1,140 mm
    â–¼ Worse than 66% of models
    Market range: <290 mm – >1.2k mm
    This vacuum cleaner is taller than the average vacuum cleaner (1140 mm vs 1100 mm).
    1,140 mm vs 1,100 mm

Graphic comparison of Shark IZ381UKT and other vacuum cleaners

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Third-party reviews

What customers like about Shark IZ381UKT?

  • Strong suction power that adapts automatically to different floor types
  • Highly efficient motorized pet tool that easily lifts embedded pet hair
  • Flexology wand bends effortlessly to clean underneath low furniture
  • Anti-hair wrap technology successfully minimizes tangles on the brush roll
  • Folds down easily for freestanding and compact storage
  • Effective anti-allergen complete seal traps dust and dander inside the unit

What customers dislike about Shark IZ381UKT?

  • Noticeably heavy and bulky to hold during extended cleaning sessions
  • Battery drains rapidly when operating the vacuum on maximum turbo mode
  • Edge-cleaning performance leaves behind some debris along baseboards
  • Dustbin capacity is somewhat small and requires frequent emptying
  • Battery level indicator is awkwardly positioned and difficult to see clearly

Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

T
trustedreviews.com
12/06/2025
Summary of the review
Shark PowerPro Pet Cordless Stick Vacuum IZ380UKT Review
T
techradar.com
21/11/2025
Summary of the review
Shark PowerPro review: a simple, great-value vacuum for everyday dust busting

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