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Shark NZ690 Review | 52 Data compared

Avg. price:~£260Suction power (AW):80 AWBattery runtime:N/A minutesCapacity:1.1 LWeight:5.75 kg

Shark NZ690 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.

7.0

Overall score

Score
7.0/ 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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â–² Better than 60% of models
Score components

80%

6.4

Technical Score

20%

9.4

User score

â–²Better than 60% of vacuum-cleaners
6.4

Technical Score

Technical score
6.4/ 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–¼ Worse than 63% of models
Score components

28%

6.2

Performance

22%

4.6

Battery

18%

8.8

Filtration

14%

8.1

Attachments

10%

4.8

Design

8%

5.2

Smart features

â–¼Worse than 63% of vacuum-cleaners
9.4

User score

User score
9.4/ 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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★ Better than 99% of models
Score components

70%

9.2

User ratings

30%

10

Number of reviews

Based on 5,091 buyer reviews from online shops.
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How we calculate this
User ratings – average star rating across all shop listings, weighted by how many reviews each has, on a 1–10 scale.
Number of reviews – how many buyer reviews the product has, on a logarithmic scale; the 8% most-reviewed models in the category get 10.
★Better than 99% of vacuum-cleaners
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Verdict

The Shark NZ690 is a corded upright bagless vacuum cleaner featuring a powerful 750-watt motor, a 1.1-liter dust capacity bin, and an 8-meter power cord that provides a total cleaning radius of 8.7 meters. Weighing 5.75 kg, it is equipped with integrated LED headlights in the floorhead, a 1.5-meter stretch hose, an Anti-Allergen Complete Seal with a HEPA filter that traps 99.9% of dust, and a 28.5 cm cleaning path width across its dual carpet and hard floor modes. Its main pros include the Lift-Away technology for effortless, lightweight portable cleaning on stairs or upholstery, an active Anti-Hair Wrap bristle-guard comb that keeps the brush roll completely tangle-free, and a quiet operation measured at just under 70 to 80 decibels. However, noticeable cons include a single-brush floorhead design that lacks a secondary soft roller, which can occasionally scatter or struggle with larger debris on hard floors, a bulky profile that some users find physically demanding to steer or navigate around tight corners, and the absence of premium rubber handles.

Technical Specifications of vacuum cleaner Shark NZ690

Technical Score
Technical score
6.4/ 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–¼ Worse than 63% of models
Score components:

28%

6.2

Performance

22%

4.6

Battery

18%

8.8

Filtration

14%

8.1

Attachments

10%

4.8

Design

8%

5.2

Smart features

6.4
Shark NZ690 has a technical score of 6.4 points, which is lower than 62.5% of vacuum cleaners.
User score
User score
9.4/ 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
★ Better than 99% of models
Score components

70%

9.2

User ratings

30%

10

Number of reviews

Based on 5,091 buyer reviews from online shops.
Read buyer reviews on Amazon →
How we calculate this
User ratings – average star rating across all shop listings, weighted by how many reviews each has, on a 1–10 scale.
Number of reviews – how many buyer reviews the product has, on a logarithmic scale; the 8% most-reviewed models in the category get 10.
9.4
Shark NZ690 has a user score of 9.44 points, which is higher than 99.1% of vacuum cleaners.
Popularity
Popularity
10.0/ 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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★ Better than 92% of models
Popularity:
Shark NZ690 has a popularity score of 10 points, which is higher than 91.9% of vacuum cleaners.
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Shark NZ690 has a popularity score of 10 points, which is higher than 91.9% of vacuum cleaners.
Ratio quality/price
Value for money
7.6/ 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–¼ Worse than 61% of models
Score components:

60%

7.0

Overall score

40%

9.2

Price

7.6
Shark NZ690 has a value-for-money score of 7.6 points, which is higher than 39.2% of vacuum cleaners.
Suction power (AW)
80 AW
Suction power (AW)
80 AW
â–¼ Worse than 81% of models
Market range: <40 AW – >280 AW
This vacuum cleaner has a suction power of 80 AW, which is lower than that of 80.8% of vacuum cleaners and equal to that of 0.9% of vacuum cleaners.
Suction power (kPa)
?
Airflow
?
Motor type
brushed
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
99.95%
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
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
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
5.75 kg
Weight
5.75 kg
â–¼ Worse than 78% of models
Market range: <2.15 kg – >7.1 kg
This vacuum cleaner weighs 5.75 kg, which is greater than the weight of 77.8% 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 NZ690 vs the average vacuum cleaner

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  • 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.
  • Includes wall bracket
    Wall-mounted bracket
    yes
    â–² Better than 64% of models
    This vacuum cleaner includes a wall-mounted bracket, 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
  • 25 mm wider cleaning path
    Cleaning path width
    285 mm
    â–² Better than 78% of models
    Market range: <230 mm – >309 mm
    This vacuum cleaner has a wider cleaning path than the average vacuum cleaner (285 mm vs 260 mm).
    285 mm vs 260 mm
  • 18% higher user score
    User score
    9.4/ 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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    Shark NZ690
    the average vacuum cleaner
    ★ Better than 98% of models
    Shark NZ690 has a higher user score than the average vacuum cleaner (9.44 vs 8.000).
    9.44 vs 8
  • 18% higher user score
    User score
    9.4/ 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
    â–¼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    Shark NZ690
    the average vacuum cleaner
    ★ Better than 98% of models
    Shark NZ690 has a higher user score than the average vacuum cleaner (9.44 vs 8.000).
    9.44 vs 8
  • 25 mm wider cleaning path
    Cleaning path width
    285 mm
    â–² Better than 78% of models
    Market range: <230 mm – >309 mm
    This vacuum cleaner has a wider cleaning path than the average vacuum cleaner (285 mm vs 260 mm).
    285 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
  • 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 wall bracket
    Wall-mounted bracket
    yes
    â–² Better than 64% of models
    This vacuum cleaner includes a wall-mounted bracket, 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.
  • 70 AW lower suction power
    Suction power (AW)
    80 AW
    â–¼ Worse than 81% of models
    Market range: <40 AW – >280 AW
    This vacuum cleaner has lower suction power than the average vacuum cleaner (80 AW vs 150 AW).
    80 AW vs 150 AW
  • 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
  • 58.8% higher weight
    Weight
    5.75 kg
    â–¼ Worse than 78% of models
    Market range: <2.15 kg – >7.1 kg
    This vacuum cleaner is heavier than the average vacuum cleaner (5.8 kg vs 3.62 kg).
    5.75 kg vs 3.62 kg
  • 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
  • 73.3% more expensive
    Shark NZ690 is more expensive than the average vacuum cleaner (£260 vs £150).
    £260 vs £150
  • 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
  • 73.3% more expensive
    Shark NZ690 is more expensive than the average vacuum cleaner (£260 vs £150).
    £260 vs £150
  • 70 AW lower suction power
    Suction power (AW)
    80 AW
    â–¼ Worse than 81% of models
    Market range: <40 AW – >280 AW
    This vacuum cleaner has lower suction power than the average vacuum cleaner (80 AW vs 150 AW).
    80 AW vs 150 AW
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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.
  • 58.8% higher weight
    Weight
    5.75 kg
    â–¼ Worse than 78% of models
    Market range: <2.15 kg – >7.1 kg
    This vacuum cleaner is heavier than the average vacuum cleaner (5.8 kg vs 3.62 kg).
    5.75 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

Based on 5,091 buyer reviews from online shops.
Reviews last updated: July 2026 · How we calculate this
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What customers like about Shark NZ690?

  • Excellent suction power that effectively deep cleans carpets and picks up stubborn pet hair.
  • Versatile 2-in-1 Lift-Away design allows the main canister to detach for easy cleaning of stairs and upholstery.
  • Very easy to maintain, featuring straightforward filter washing and a simple dustbin emptying mechanism.
  • Operates quietly compared to many other traditional, powerful upright vacuum models.
  • Equipped with bright, helpful LED headlights on the floor head to illuminate hidden dust and debris.
  • Great overall value for money, offering premium-level features at a competitive price point.

What customers dislike about Shark NZ690?

  • The heavy build and strong suction can make it noticeably difficult to push and manoeuvre on deep-pile carpets.
  • Cannot use the main motorised floor head directly when switched into the portable Lift-Away mode.
  • The stretch hose connection is prone to getting easily knocked out or dislodged during active use.
  • The control options are limited to basic settings (such as Max or Min) rather than a fully variable suction dial.

Expert reviews

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