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Shark NV602UK Review | 52 Data compared

Avg. price:~£170Suction power (AW):145 AWBattery runtime:N/A minutesCapacity:1.1 LWeight:5.6 kg

Shark NV602UK 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.

6.3

Overall score

Score
6.3/ 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–¼ Worse than 80% of models
Score components

80%

6.3

Technical Score

20%

?

User score

â–¼Worse than 80% of vacuum-cleaners
6.3

Technical Score

Technical score
6.3/ 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–¼ Worse than 65% of models
Score components

28%

6.7

Performance

22%

4.6

Battery

18%

8.8

Filtration

14%

6.6

Attachments

10%

5.3

Design

8%

5.2

Smart features

â–¼Worse than 65% 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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Best prices

    N/A~ £170
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Verdict

The Shark NV602UK is a corded, bagless upright vacuum cleaner powered by a 750W motor delivering 145 aW of suction power across two dedicated floor settings for carpets and hard floors. Main characteristics include its 1.1-litre capacity dust cup, an 8-metre power cord, a 1.45-metre stretch hose, built-in floorhead LED headlights, and an Anti-Allergen Complete Seal with HEPA filtration that traps 99.9% of dust and allergens. The primary pros are its signature Lift-Away technology that detaches the canister into a lightweight portable configuration for versatile stair and above-floor cleaning, easy maneuverability via swivel steering, and straightforward filter maintenance. However, notable cons include its 5.7kg total weight, an 80 dB noise level during operation, and the lack of an anti-hair wrap brush roll, which means tangled hair must be manually cleared from the roller.

Technical Specifications of vacuum cleaner Shark NV602UK

Technical Score
Technical score
6.3/ 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
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 65% of models
Score components:

28%

6.7

Performance

22%

4.6

Battery

18%

8.8

Filtration

14%

6.6

Attachments

10%

5.3

Design

8%

5.2

Smart features

6.3
Shark NV602UK has a technical score of 6.3 points, which is lower than 64.7% 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
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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
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 99% of models
Popularity:
Shark NV602UK has a popularity score of 1 point, which is lower than 61.7% of vacuum cleaners.
1.0
Shark NV602UK has a popularity score of 1 point, which is lower than 61.7% of vacuum cleaners.
Ratio quality/price
Value for money
7.3/ 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 86% of models
Score components:

60%

6.3

Overall score

40%

9.6

Price

7.3
Shark NV602UK has a value-for-money score of 7.3 points, which is lower than 78.9% of vacuum cleaners.
Suction power (AW)
145 AW
Suction power (AW)
145 AW
â–¼ Worse than 56% of models
Market range: <40 AW – >280 AW
This vacuum cleaner has a suction power of 145 AW, which is lower than that of 56.4% of vacuum cleaners and equal to that of 0.7% of vacuum cleaners.
Suction power (kPa)
?
Airflow
?
Motor type
ac
Power consumption
750 W
Power consumption
750 W
â–¼ Worse than 69% of models
Market range: <165 W – >899 W
This vacuum cleaner draws 750 W, which is higher than the power consumption of 69.3% of vacuum cleaners and equal to that of 6.6% 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
1.1 L
Capacity
1.1 L
â–² Better than 54% of models
Market range: <0.44 L – >4 L
This vacuum cleaner has a dust capacity of 1.1 L, which is larger than that of 54.5% of vacuum cleaners and equal to that of 0.9% 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
bristled
Anti-tangle brush
no
Anti-tangle brush
no
â–¼ Worse than 26% of models
This vacuum cleaner does not include 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
upright
Weight
5.6 kg
Weight
5.6 kg
â–¼ Worse than 77% of models
Market range: <2.15 kg – >7.1 kg
This vacuum cleaner weighs 5.6 kg, which is greater than the weight of 77% of vacuum cleaners and equal to that of 0.6% 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 NV602UK vs the average vacuum cleaner

246810TotalPerformanceBatteryFiltrationAttachmentsDesignSmart features
  • 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
  • 26 mm wider cleaning path
    Cleaning path width
    286 mm
    â–² Better than 81% of models
    Market range: <230 mm – >309 mm
    This vacuum cleaner has a wider cleaning path than the average vacuum cleaner (286 mm vs 260 mm).
    286 mm vs 260 mm
  • 26 mm wider cleaning path
    Cleaning path width
    286 mm
    â–² Better than 81% of models
    Market range: <230 mm – >309 mm
    This vacuum cleaner has a wider cleaning path than the average vacuum cleaner (286 mm vs 260 mm).
    286 mm vs 260 mm
  • 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
  • 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.
  • 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
  • 54.7% higher weight
    Weight
    5.6 kg
    â–¼ Worse than 77% of models
    Market range: <2.15 kg – >7.1 kg
    This vacuum cleaner is heavier than the average vacuum cleaner (5.6 kg vs 3.62 kg).
    5.6 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.
  • 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 %
  • 150 W higher power consumption
    Power consumption
    750 W
    â–¼ Worse than 69% of models
    Market range: <165 W – >899 W
    This vacuum cleaner draws more power than the average vacuum cleaner (750 W vs 600 W).
    750 W vs 600 W
  • 4.5% worse value for money
    Shark NV602UK offers worse value for money than the average vacuum cleaner (7.32 vs 7.6).
    7.32 vs 7.65
  • 4.5% worse value for money
    Shark NV602UK offers worse value for money than the average vacuum cleaner (7.32 vs 7.6).
    7.32 vs 7.65
  • 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.
  • 150 W higher power consumption
    Power consumption
    750 W
    â–¼ Worse than 69% of models
    Market range: <165 W – >899 W
    This vacuum cleaner draws more power than the average vacuum cleaner (750 W vs 600 W).
    750 W vs 600 W
  • 5 AW lower suction power
    Suction power (AW)
    145 AW
    â–¼ Worse than 56% of models
    Market range: <40 AW – >280 AW
    This vacuum cleaner has lower suction power than the average vacuum cleaner (145 AW vs 150 AW).
    145 AW vs 150 AW
  • 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.
  • 54.7% higher weight
    Weight
    5.6 kg
    â–¼ Worse than 77% of models
    Market range: <2.15 kg – >7.1 kg
    This vacuum cleaner is heavier than the average vacuum cleaner (5.6 kg vs 3.62 kg).
    5.6 kg vs 3.62 kg
  • 20 mm wider body
    Width
    285 mm
    â–¼ Worse than 65% of models
    Market range: <229 mm – >350 mm
    This vacuum cleaner is wider than the average vacuum cleaner (285 mm vs 265 mm).
    285 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

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Third-party reviews

What customers like about Shark NV602UK?

  • Excellent overall suction power and deep cleaning performance on carpets.
  • Highly versatile Lift-Away feature makes cleaning stairs, upholstery, and high corners effortless.
  • Long 8-meter power cable reduces the need to constantly switch electrical sockets.
  • Integrated LED headlights provide excellent visibility for hidden dust under furniture.
  • Anti-Allergen Complete Seal efficiently traps fine dust, making it great for allergy sufferers.
  • Handy adjustable suction controls and clear floor-mode switching buttons are easy to use.
  • The 1.1-liter dust bin capacity is relatively large and quick to empty.

What customers dislike about Shark NV602UK?

  • Maximum suction setting seals tightly to the floor, making it cumbersome and physically demanding to push on thick carpets.
  • Long hair easily tangles around the brush roller and requires frequent manual clearing since this specific model lacks an advanced anti-hair wrap roller.
  • At over 5kg, it can feel heavy and difficult to maneuver for elderly users or those with limited arm strength.
  • The single-roller brush head struggles with picking up larger particles on hard flooring compared to premium dual-roller models.
  • The built-in stretch hose is on the shorter side, occasionally causing the unit to pull over when fully extended.

Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

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technuovo.com
18/02/2021
Summary of the review
Shark NV602UK Vacuum Cleaner Review - TechNuovo
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expertreviews.co.uk
03/11/2023
Summary of the review
Shark Classic Upright Vacuum NV602UK review
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which.co.uk
01/01/2021
Summary of the review
Shark NV602UKT review - Vacuum cleaners - Which.co.uk

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