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Shark LA450UKTBK Review | 52 Data compared

Avg. price:~£350Suction power (AW):167.7 AWBattery runtime:N/A minutesCapacity:1.2 LWeight:6.09 kg

Shark LA450UKTBK 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.

7.1

Overall score

Score
7.1/ 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 65% of models
Score components

80%

7.1

Technical Score

20%

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User score

â–²Better than 65% of vacuum-cleaners
7.1

Technical Score

Technical score
7.1/ 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 70% of models
Score components

28%

7.5

Performance

22%

4.6

Battery

18%

8.8

Filtration

14%

8.7

Attachments

10%

5.0

Design

8%

8.5

Smart features

â–²Better than 70% 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%

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Number of reviews

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Verdict

The Shark Detect Pet Pro Expert LA450UKTBK is a 600-watt corded bagless upright vacuum cleaner finished in black and gold, featuring a 1.2-litre dust capacity, an 8-metre power cord, and a weight of 6.09 kg. Key performance advantages include DuoClean Detect and FloorDetect technologies that use intelligent sensors to automatically optimize brush-roll speed across different surfaces, alongside DirectionDetect for multi-directional suction and Lift-Away functionality to instantly convert the unit into a portable cleaner for stairs or cars. It excels at pet hair maintenance thanks to its Anti Hair Wrap Plus system and an Anti-Allergen Complete Seal that traps 99.9% of dust, though some users report a noticeable pull-forward effect that can cause arm fatigue on thin carpets when using its portable mode, alongside a smaller dustbin that requires more frequent emptying compared to older flagship models.

Technical Specifications of vacuum cleaner Shark LA450UKTBK

Technical Score
Technical score
7.1/ 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 70% of models
Score components:

28%

7.5

Performance

22%

4.6

Battery

18%

8.8

Filtration

14%

8.7

Attachments

10%

5.0

Design

8%

8.5

Smart features

7.1
Shark LA450UKTBK has a technical score of 7.1 points, which is higher than 69.8% 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 LA450UKTBK has a popularity score of 1 point, which is lower than 61.7% of vacuum cleaners.
1.0
Shark LA450UKTBK has a popularity score of 1 point, which is lower than 61.7% of vacuum cleaners.
Ratio quality/price
Value for money
7.6/ 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 61% of models
Score components:

60%

7.1

Overall score

40%

8.7

Price

7.6
Shark LA450UKTBK has a value-for-money score of 7.6 points, which is higher than 39.2% of vacuum cleaners.
Suction power (AW)
167.7 AW
Suction power (AW)
167.7 AW
â–² Better than 58% of models
Market range: <40 AW – >280 AW
This vacuum cleaner has a suction power of 167.7 AW, which is higher than that of 58% of vacuum cleaners.
Suction power (kPa)
?
Airflow
?
Motor type
brushed
Power consumption
600 W
Power consumption
600 W
â–¼ Worse than 49% of models
Market range: <165 W – >899 W
This vacuum cleaner draws 600 W, which is lower than the power consumption of 43.8% of vacuum cleaners and equal to that of 7.4% 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
99.9%
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
1.2 L
Capacity
1.2 L
â–² Better than 55% of models
Market range: <0.44 L – >4 L
This vacuum cleaner has a dust capacity of 1.2 L, which is larger than that of 55.5% of vacuum cleaners and equal to that of 3% 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
upright
Weight
6.09 kg
Weight
6.09 kg
â–¼ Worse than 81% of models
Market range: <2.15 kg – >7.1 kg
This vacuum cleaner weighs 6.09 kg, which is greater than the weight of 81% 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
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
yes
Dust particle sensor
yes
★ Better than 92% of models
This vacuum cleaner includes 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 LA450UKTBK vs the average vacuum cleaner

246810TotalPerformanceBatteryFiltrationAttachmentsDesignSmart features
  • 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.
  • Includes dust particle sensor
    Dust particle sensor
    yes
    ★ Better than 92% of models
    This vacuum cleaner includes a dust particle sensor, 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.
  • 1.5 m longer power cord
    Power cord length
    8 m
    â–² Better than 67% of models
    Market range: <5 m – >9.3 m
    This vacuum cleaner has a longer power cord than the average vacuum cleaner (8 m vs 6.5 m).
    8 m vs 6.5 m
  • 17.7 AW higher suction power
    Suction power (AW)
    167.7 AW
    â–² Better than 58% of models
    Market range: <40 AW – >280 AW
    This vacuum cleaner has higher suction power than the average vacuum cleaner (167.7 AW vs 150 AW).
    167.7 AW vs 150 AW
  • 17.7 AW higher suction power
    Suction power (AW)
    167.7 AW
    â–² Better than 58% of models
    Market range: <40 AW – >280 AW
    This vacuum cleaner has higher suction power than the average vacuum cleaner (167.7 AW vs 150 AW).
    167.7 AW vs 150 AW
  • 1.5 m longer power cord
    Power cord length
    8 m
    â–² Better than 67% of models
    Market range: <5 m – >9.3 m
    This vacuum cleaner has a longer power cord than the average vacuum cleaner (8 m vs 6.5 m).
    8 m vs 6.5 m
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Newer release date
    Release date
    2026
    ★ Better than 98% of models
    Market range: <2k – >2k
    This vacuum cleaner has a newer release date than the average vacuum cleaner (2026 vs 2021).
    2026 vs 2021
  • Includes dust particle sensor
    Dust particle sensor
    yes
    ★ Better than 92% of models
    This vacuum cleaner includes a dust particle sensor, 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.
  • 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.
  • 68.2% higher weight
    Weight
    6.09 kg
    â–¼ Worse than 81% of models
    Market range: <2.15 kg – >7.1 kg
    This vacuum cleaner is heavier than the average vacuum cleaner (6.1 kg vs 3.62 kg).
    6.09 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 %
  • 153 mm deeper body
    Depth
    418 mm
    â–¼ Worse than 88% of models
    Market range: <170 mm – >440 mm
    This vacuum cleaner is deeper than the average vacuum cleaner (418 mm vs 265 mm).
    418 mm vs 265 mm
  • 2.33x more expensive
    Shark LA450UKTBK is more expensive than the average vacuum cleaner (£350 vs £150).
    £350 vs £150
  • 52.9 mm taller body
    Height
    1,152.9 mm
    â–¼ Worse than 73% of models
    Market range: <290 mm – >1.2k mm
    This vacuum cleaner is taller than the average vacuum cleaner (1152.9 mm vs 1100 mm).
    1,152.9 mm vs 1,100 mm
  • 2.33x more expensive
    Shark LA450UKTBK is more expensive than the average vacuum cleaner (£350 vs £150).
    £350 vs £150
  • 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.
  • 68.2% higher weight
    Weight
    6.09 kg
    â–¼ Worse than 81% of models
    Market range: <2.15 kg – >7.1 kg
    This vacuum cleaner is heavier than the average vacuum cleaner (6.1 kg vs 3.62 kg).
    6.09 kg vs 3.62 kg
  • 153 mm deeper body
    Depth
    418 mm
    â–¼ Worse than 88% of models
    Market range: <170 mm – >440 mm
    This vacuum cleaner is deeper than the average vacuum cleaner (418 mm vs 265 mm).
    418 mm vs 265 mm
  • 52.9 mm taller body
    Height
    1,152.9 mm
    â–¼ Worse than 73% of models
    Market range: <290 mm – >1.2k mm
    This vacuum cleaner is taller than the average vacuum cleaner (1152.9 mm vs 1100 mm).
    1,152.9 mm vs 1,100 mm

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Third-party reviews

What customers like about Shark LA450UKTBK?

  • Excellent suction power and overall cleaning performance across various surfaces
  • Highly effective at picking up human and pet hair without brush roll tangles
  • Sensors work well to automatically adjust suction and brush speed between carpet and hard floors
  • Lightweight and easy to transport around the house
  • Lift-Away functionality allows easy detaching of the main head for cleaning stairs and tight spots
  • Smooth maneuverability and glides effortlessly while vacuuming

What customers dislike about Shark LA450UKTBK?

  • The 1.2-litre dust container is on the smaller side and requires frequent emptying
  • The cord is stiff, rigid, and does not flex easily, making cable management awkward
  • The overall head width is narrower than some previous models, requiring more passes
  • Build materials and plastics feel somewhat cheap compared to older, heavier iterations

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