Shark, AZ910UK

Product Information

Bagged/bagless: Bagless | Capacity: 0.99 litres | Weight: 7kg | Run time: N/A | Charging time: N/A | Included tools: Upholstery tool, 2-in-1 duster crevice tool What we like Type of vacuum cleaner: Cordless | Weight: 2.16kg | Capacity: 0.7 litres | Runtime: 60 mins | Charge time: 30 mins | Dimensions:114 x 27 x 17cm | Warranty: 5 years (2 years for battery) What we like If you need to swap the main head for one of the tools, they can be attached and removed with ease. Just pull them on and off as required. Noisier than cylinder vacuum cleaners, like the Hoover Telios Extra TX50PET, and robot vacuums, like the iRobot Roomba 966, the Shark comes in at whopping 80 decibels.

In terms of tools, the nozzle and upholstery brush are very effective on stairs and get right into corners. With up to 1.6 metres of hose reach, the Shark made it easy for Alison to get all the way up the staircase – no mean feat considering her house has 16 stairs with a deep quarter turn. Bagged/bagless: Bagless | Capacity: 0.7 litres | Weight: 4.74kg | Run time: Up to 40 minutes | Charging time: 3.5 hours | Included tools: Crevice tool, upholstery tool. What we like

Does the Shark Lift-Away Anti-Hair Wrap Plus boast any other features?

The Shark AZ910UKT is a powerful and versatile cleaner. The combination of strong suction and a clever floorhead make for an effective vacuum on nearly all surfaces. With a volume level of 77dB . This is not the quietest, ( In the shark upright range we found the NV602 topped the table) but the levels are within the EU allowance (which has a maximum of 80dB). There are clear instructions on how to do this, which meant that our tester, Alison, had the vacuum set up and ready to go within two minutes. Unlike the heavy-duty (and more expensive) SEBO X7 ePower, for example, the Shark's suction power also wasn't so overwhelming as to pull rugs or mats up with it. This is due to the carpet setting itself, which maintains the brush bar speed and overall power of the vacuum cleaner, while venting some of the suction away through an opening in the handle. As such, both were left looking spotless after cleaning. How well does the Shark AZ910UK vacuum hard floors?

Charge and run time: A longer charge time usually means a longer run time. However the cordless Shark vacuums on our list only offer up to 40 minutes of running time after a full charge. Some Dyson models can run for one or two hours, depending on the settings used. If you have a large house or clean frequently, you may prefer a cordless vacuum with a longer run time, or perhaps consider whether a corded vacuum would best meet your needs. You can use the floor head when using the Lift-Away. The vacuum motor is 750W and is fitted with Powered Lift-Away Technology, which means the suction power always remains the same. I have to admit, it’s quite a nice looking thing and really easy to put together. The Shark AZ910UK in use During our research, we vetted each vacuum cleaner, considering the quality, suction cleaning power, weight, manoeuvrability, extra features, material and overall performance to ensure they performed well across the board. About the authorThe Shark AZ910UKT comes with pretty much all of Shark’s popular features. These include the DuoClean floorhead, Powered Lift-Away mode, Anti-Hair Wrap floorhead and TruePet tool. While the Lift-Away makes the Shark lighter than other, more traditional, uprights that don't have this feature, it's still fairly heavy to move around, which means that it could be quite tiring to hold for long periods of time.

We’ll talk more about the DuoClean floorhead and TruePet tool in a later section. Manoeuvrability and Ease of Use

What are the features of Shark vacuum cleaners?

You will be able to see from the results that the filtration system is excellent. It perfectly highlights just how effective this vacuum cleaner is at allergy retention, and also that a fully sealed system does work to create a better atmosphere. The weight reflects this solid construction, though, as it’s on the heavy side at 6.77kg. This isn’t much more than the 6.5kg of the Shark NZ801UKT, but it’s worth taking into consideration, particularly for elderly people or anyone looking for a lightweight vacuum.