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Shark · Vacuum cleaner

Shark

Good7/10

Floor-care and home brand of SharkNinja, the US company that also sells Ninja kitchen appliances.

Founded
1994
From
United States
HQ
Needham, United States
Owned by
SharkNinja, Inc. (NYSE-listed since 2023)
Made in
China and Southeast Asia (contract manufacturers)
Also sold as
SharkNinja
www.sharkninja.com

Vacuum cleaner

Good7/10Mid-range

Shark gives much of Dyson's performance for noticeably less money, and pet owners rate its anti-tangle brushes highly. Long-term durability is more variable than premium brands.

Good at

  • Anti hair-wrap brushrolls work well with pet hair
  • Strong performance for the price
  • Wide range of uprights, sticks and robots
  • Auto-empty stick docks at mid-range prices

Weak at

  • Build quality feels less robust than Miele or Dyson
  • Mixed long-term durability reports on cordless models
Reliability
Value
Features
Service & warranty
StratosPowerDetectDetect ProNavigator (US)Matrix robots

Best for: pet owners and families wanting strong cleaning on a mid budget

nzauukushk (not sold)

Vacuum cleaner brands in Australia

Shark is #5 of 9, best rated first.

#BrandRatingPriceDetails
1RoborockChina8/10GoodPremium
2MieleGermany8/10GoodPremium
3DysonUnited Kingdom8/10GoodLuxury
4EcovacsChina7/10GoodMid-range
5SharkUnited States7/10GoodMid-range
6SamsungSouth Korea7/10GoodPremium
7ElectroluxSweden6.5/10MixedMid-range
8VaxUnited Kingdom6/10MixedBudget
9iRobotUnited States6/10MixedMid-range

Researched September 2026 from public reviews, consumer groups and retailer listings, and summarised by hand — ratings are a judgement, not a lab score. Check current reviews and local retailers before you buy.