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Shark NZ801 Review | 52 Data compared

Avg. price:~£210Suction power (AW):?Battery runtime:N/A minutesCapacity:0.83 LWeight:6.5 kg

Shark NZ801 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.

7.2

Overall score

Score
7.2/ 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–² Better than 68% of models
Score components

80%

6.6

Technical Score

20%

9.4

User score

â–²Better than 68% of vacuum-cleaners
6.6

Technical Score

Technical score
6.6/ 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 54% of models
Score components

28%

7.3

Performance

22%

4.6

Battery

18%

8.4

Filtration

14%

8.1

Attachments

10%

5.1

Design

8%

5.2

Smart features

â–²Better than 54% 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 11,508 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.
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Verdict

The Shark NZ801 is a bagless, corded upright vacuum cleaner powered by a robust 750-watt motor, featuring an 8-metre power cable, a 0.83-litre dust capacity, and an overall weight of 6.5 kg. Its standout characteristics include a dual-motorised DuoClean floorhead optimized for transitioning between carpets and hard floors, an integrated HEPA filter with an Anti-Allergen Complete Seal that traps 99.9% of dust, and signature LED headlights. Main advantages include its effective Anti-Hair Wrap technology that actively removes tangles from the brushroll, excellent continuous suction power, and a versatile Powered Lift-Away design that reduces handheld weight to 2.6 kg for easier cleaning of stairs and upholstery. However, notable drawbacks include its relatively heavy upright form factor, a somewhat small dust bin capacity that requires frequent emptying, and a bulky profile that can make it difficult to maneuver under low furniture or in tight spaces.

Technical Specifications of vacuum cleaner Shark NZ801

Technical Score
Technical score
6.6/ 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
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 54% of models
Score components:

28%

7.3

Performance

22%

4.6

Battery

18%

8.4

Filtration

14%

8.1

Attachments

10%

5.1

Design

8%

5.2

Smart features

6.6
Shark NZ801 has a technical score of 6.6 points, which is higher than 53.5% 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
â–¼
<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 11,508 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 NZ801 has a user score of 9.42 points, which is higher than 98.9% 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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<55-66-77-88-99-10
★ Better than 92% of models
Popularity:
Shark NZ801 has a popularity score of 10 points, which is higher than 91.9% of vacuum cleaners.
10
Shark NZ801 has a popularity score of 10 points, which is higher than 91.9% of vacuum cleaners.
Ratio quality/price
Value for money
7.9/ 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 67% of models
Score components:

60%

7.2

Overall score

40%

9.4

Price

7.9
Shark NZ801 has a value-for-money score of 7.9 points, which is higher than 66.9% of vacuum cleaners.
Suction power (AW)
?
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
99.95%
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
0.83 L
Capacity
0.83 L
â–¼ Worse than 54% of models
Market range: <0.44 L – >4 L
This vacuum cleaner has a dust capacity of 0.83 L, which is smaller than that of 53.8% of vacuum cleaners and equal to that of 0.3% 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
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
6.5 kg
Weight
6.5 kg
â–¼ Worse than 85% of models
Market range: <2.15 kg – >7.1 kg
This vacuum cleaner weighs 6.5 kg, which is greater than the weight of 84.6% of vacuum cleaners and equal to that of 0.7% 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 NZ801 vs the average vacuum cleaner

246810TotalPerformanceBatteryFiltrationAttachmentsDesignSmart features
  • 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.
  • 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
  • 163 mm shallower body
    Depth
    102 mm
    ★ Better than 99% of models
    Market range: <170 mm – >440 mm
    This vacuum cleaner is less deep than the average vacuum cleaner (102 mm vs 265 mm).
    102 mm vs 265 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
  • 17.7% 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 NZ801
    the average vacuum cleaner
    ★ Better than 98% of models
    Shark NZ801 has a higher user score than the average vacuum cleaner (9.42 vs 8.000).
    9.42 vs 8
  • 17.7% 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 NZ801
    the average vacuum cleaner
    ★ Better than 98% of models
    Shark NZ801 has a higher user score than the average vacuum cleaner (9.42 vs 8.000).
    9.42 vs 8
  • 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
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 163 mm shallower body
    Depth
    102 mm
    ★ Better than 99% of models
    Market range: <170 mm – >440 mm
    This vacuum cleaner is less deep than the average vacuum cleaner (102 mm vs 265 mm).
    102 mm vs 265 mm
  • 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.
  • 79.6% higher weight
    Weight
    6.5 kg
    â–¼ Worse than 85% of models
    Market range: <2.15 kg – >7.1 kg
    This vacuum cleaner is heavier than the average vacuum cleaner (6.5 kg vs 3.62 kg).
    6.5 kg vs 3.62 kg
  • More operating noise
    Noise level (Min-Max)
    70-80 dB
    â–¼ Worse than 59% of models
    Market range: <65 dB – >83 dB
    This vacuum cleaner is noisier than the average vacuum cleaner (70-80 dB vs 77-77 dB).
    70-80 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
  • 0.17 L smaller dust container
    Capacity
    0.83 L
    â–¼ Worse than 54% of models
    Market range: <0.44 L – >4 L
    This vacuum cleaner has a smaller dust capacity than the average vacuum cleaner (0.8 L vs 1 L).
    0.83 L vs 1 L
  • 70 mm taller body
    Height
    1,170 mm
    â–¼ Worse than 77% of models
    Market range: <290 mm – >1.2k mm
    This vacuum cleaner is taller than the average vacuum cleaner (1170 mm vs 1100 mm).
    1,170 mm vs 1,100 mm
  • 40% more expensive
    Shark NZ801 is more expensive than the average vacuum cleaner (£210 vs £150).
    £210 vs £150
  • 40% more expensive
    Shark NZ801 is more expensive than the average vacuum cleaner (£210 vs £150).
    £210 vs £150
  • More operating noise
    Noise level (Min-Max)
    70-80 dB
    â–¼ Worse than 59% of models
    Market range: <65 dB – >83 dB
    This vacuum cleaner is noisier than the average vacuum cleaner (70-80 dB vs 77-77 dB).
    70-80 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
  • 0.17 L smaller dust container
    Capacity
    0.83 L
    â–¼ Worse than 54% of models
    Market range: <0.44 L – >4 L
    This vacuum cleaner has a smaller dust capacity than the average vacuum cleaner (0.8 L vs 1 L).
    0.83 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.
  • 79.6% higher weight
    Weight
    6.5 kg
    â–¼ Worse than 85% of models
    Market range: <2.15 kg – >7.1 kg
    This vacuum cleaner is heavier than the average vacuum cleaner (6.5 kg vs 3.62 kg).
    6.5 kg vs 3.62 kg
  • 70 mm taller body
    Height
    1,170 mm
    â–¼ Worse than 77% of models
    Market range: <290 mm – >1.2k mm
    This vacuum cleaner is taller than the average vacuum cleaner (1170 mm vs 1100 mm).
    1,170 mm vs 1,100 mm

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Third-party reviews

Based on 11,508 buyer reviews from online shops.
Reviews last updated: July 2026 · How we calculate this
Read buyer reviews on Amazon →

What customers like about Shark NZ801?

  • Excellent suction power on both carpets and hard floors
  • Highly effective anti-hair wrap technology that prevents tangles
  • Versatile powered lift-away feature for easier cleaning of stairs and cars
  • Useful integrated LED headlights that reveal hidden dust and pet hair
  • Anti-allergen complete seal with a washable HEPA filter
  • Easy to disassemble, empty, and maintain

What customers dislike about Shark NZ801?

  • Notably heavy and bulky to maneuver, especially on deep pile carpets
  • Top-heavy design makes the vacuum prone to tipping over when using the hose
  • Small dust bin capacity (0.83L) requiring frequent emptying
  • Lack of adequate on-board accessory storage for the included attachments
  • Short hose reach and a power cable that can easily get tangled underfoot

Expert reviews

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13/04/2020
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t3.com
13/12/2021
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smartvacuums.co.uk
08/02/2022
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Shark NZ801UKT Lift-Away Review (2026 Tested and Reviewed)
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smartvacuums.co.uk
08/02/2022
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