Shark Cordless Pet Plus IZ361H vs Cordless Pro IZ562H

Which Vacuum Is Better?

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Shark Cordless Pet Plus IZ361H
Shark Cordless Pro IZ562H

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Our Verdict

Shark Cordless Pet Plus IZ361H

Shark Cordless Pro IZ562H

The Shark Cordless Pet Plus IZ361H and Shark Cordless Pro IZ562H are similar vacuums, though the Cordless Pro is an improvement in most areas. The Cordless Pro has an automatic power adjustment system and is fitted with an odor-neutralizing cartridge. The Cordless Pro's fluffy brushroll is also fully removable, allowing it to clean cracks and crevices far more effectively than the Cordless Pet Plus.

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Variants

  • IZ363HT (Blue)
  • IZ361H (Blue)
  • IZ531H (Black)
  • IZ562H (Black/White)

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IZ361H
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IZ531H
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IZ363HT
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IZ562H
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Black/White
UZ565H
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UZ365H
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Main Differences for
House

Threshold 

0.10

House 
 

7.2
No major differences between these vacuums for house. See full list of tests below.

Full Comparison

Debris Pickup

Hard Floor Pickup 
 

8.0
8.0

Hard Floor Pickup video  

Hard Floor Pickup Post Test 
 

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High-Pile Carpet Pickup 
 

6.5
5.0

High-Pile Carpet Pickup Video  

High-Pile Carpet Pickup Post Test 
 

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Shark Cordless Pro IZ562H High-Pile Carpet Pickup Post Test

Low-Pile Carpet Pickup 
 

6.0
6.5

Low-Pile Carpet Pickup Video  

Low-Pile Carpet Pickup Post Test 
 

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Shark Cordless Pro IZ562H Low-Pile Carpet Pickup Post Test

Pet Hair Pickup 
 

8.0
6.0

Pet Hair Pickup Video  

Pet Hair Pickup Post Test 
 

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Shark Cordless Pro IZ562H Pet Hair Pickup Post Test

Pet Hair Furniture Performance 
 

8.0
8.0

Sofa Pickup Video  

Sofa Pickup Post Test 
 

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Shark Cordless Pro IZ562H Sofa Pickup Post Test

Cracks 
 

5.5
8.0

Cracks Video  

Wood Cracks Post Test 
 

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Shark Cordless Pro IZ562H Wood Cracks Post Test
Design

Build Quality 
 

7.0
7.5

Build Quality Picture 
 

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Shark Cordless Pro IZ562H Build Quality Picture

Vacuum Type 
 

Stick/Handheld
Stick/Handheld

In The Box 
 

In The Box Picture 
 

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Shark Cordless Pet Plus IZ361H In The Box Picture
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Brushroll 
 

Yes
Yes

Brushroll On/Off 
 

No
No

Removable Brushroll 
 

No
No

Turbo Brush 
 

No
No

Crevice Tool 
 

Yes
Yes

Upholstery Tool 
 

Yes
Yes

Soft Bristle Brush 
 

Yes
Yes

Hard Bristle Brush 
 

No
Yes

Extension Wand 
 

Yes
Yes

Ceiling Fan Tool 
 

No
No

Pet Grooming Tool 
 

No
No

Storing 
 

6.5
8.4

Storing Picture 
 

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Shark Cordless Pet Plus IZ361H Storing Picture
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Height 
 

33.27" (84.5 cm)
30.71" (78.0 cm)

Width 
 

10.24" (26.0 cm)
10.43" (26.5 cm)

Depth 
 

9.06" (23.0 cm)
9.06" (23.0 cm)

Cord Storing 
 

Not Needed
Not Needed

On-Board Tool Storage 
 

No
No

Vacuum Rack/Station 
 

No
No

Dirt Compartment Size 
 

7.6
7.3

Dirt Compartment Picture 
 

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Shark Cordless Pro IZ562H Dirt Compartment Picture

Bagless 
 

Yes
Yes

Volume 
 

0.20 gal (0.75 L)
0.20 gal (0.75 L)

Full Indicator 
 

Yes
Yes

Bag Included 
 

No Bag Needed
No Bag Needed

Runtime 
 

6.8

Minimum Runtime 
 

14 min

Maximum Runtime 
 

42 min

Battery 
 

7.2
7.5

Minimum Battery Life 
 

14 min
14 min

Maximum Battery Life 
 

41 min
42 min

Recharge Time 
 

169 min
172 min

Recharge Dock 
 

No
No

Battery Life Indicator 
 

Yes
Yes

Swappable Battery 
 

Yes

User-Serviceable Battery 
 

Yes
Yes

Range 
 

10
10

Cordless 
 

Yes
Yes

Cord Length 
 

N/A
N/A

Hose Length 
 

N/A
N/A

Minimum Wand Length 
 

1.35 ft (0.41 m)
1.35 ft (0.41 m)

Maximum Wand Length 
 

3.35 ft (1.02 m)
3.35 ft (1.02 m)

Total Range 
 

N/A
N/A

User Maintenance 
 

7.0
7.5

Maintenance Picture 
 

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Brushroll Cleaning Video  

Portability 
 

7.7
7.9

Total Weight 
 

7.63 lbs (3.46 kg)
7.80 lbs (3.54 kg)

Weight In Hand 
 

4.03 lbs (1.83 kg)
3.55 lbs (1.61 kg)

Carrying handle 
 

Yes
Yes

Recurring Cost 
 

8.5
8.0

Recurring Cost Picture 
 

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Shark Cordless Pro IZ562H Recurring Cost Picture

Bag Part Number  

No bag
No bag

Filter Part Number  

617FJ140
XFFKIZ600

HEPA Filter Part Number  

XHF161H
XHFIZ500

Quality Of Life Features 
 

Picture Of Controls 
 

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Rotating Head 
 

Yes
Yes

Power Adjustment 
 

Yes
Yes

Self-Propelled 
 

No
No

Headlights 
 

Yes
Yes

Easy On/Off 
 

Yes
Yes

Head Surface Type Adjustment 
 

None
None

Blower Mode 
 

No
No

Tools And Brushes 
 

Tools And Brush Picture  

Shark Cordless Pet Plus IZ361H Tools And Brush Picture

Brushroll 
 

Yes
Yes

Brushroll On/Off 
 

No
No

Removable Brushroll 
 

No
No

Turbo Brush 
 

No
No

Crevice Tool 
 

Yes
Yes

Upholstery Tool 
 

Yes
Yes

Soft Bristle Brush 
 

Yes
Yes

Hard Bristle Brush 
 

No
Yes

Extension Wand 
 

Yes
Yes

Ceiling Fan Tool 
 

No
No

Pet Grooming Tool 
 

No
No

Alternative Configuration 
 

Alternative Configuration Photo 1 
 

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Alternative Configuration Photo 2 
 

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Shark Cordless Pro IZ562H Alternative Configuration Photo 2

Blower Mode 
 

No
No
Mobility

Portability 
 

7.7
7.9

Total Weight 
 

7.63 lbs (3.46 kg)
7.80 lbs (3.54 kg)

Weight In Hand 
 

4.03 lbs (1.83 kg)
3.55 lbs (1.61 kg)

Carrying Handle 
 

Yes
Yes

Maneuverability 
 

7.0
7.0

Maneuverability Video  

Alternative Configuration 
 

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Alternative Configuration Photo 2 
 

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Range 
 

10
10

Cordless 
 

Yes
Yes

Cord Length 
 

N/A
N/A

Hose Length 
 

N/A
N/A

Minimum Wand Length 
 

1.35 ft (0.41 m)
1.35 ft (0.41 m)

Maximum Wand Length 
 

3.35 ft (1.02 m)
3.35 ft (1.02 m)

Total Range 
 

N/A
N/A
Air Quality

Particle Filtration 
 

9.6

Operation Video  

Particle Filtration  

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Shark Cordless Pro IZ562H Particle Filtration

Average PM10 Concentration 
 

0.5 μg/m³

Average PM2.5 Concentration 
 

0.5 μg/m³

Anti-Allergy Filter (HEPA) 
 

Yes
Yes

Air Quality During Emptying 
 

4.0

Emptying Video  

Performance

Hard Floor Pickup 
 

8.0
8.0

Hard Floor Pickup video  

Hard Floor Pickup Post Test 
 

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Shark Cordless Pro IZ562H Hard Floor Pickup Post Test

High-Pile Carpet Pickup 
 

6.5
5.0

High-Pile Carpet Pickup Video  

High-Pile Carpet Pickup Post Test 
 

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Shark Cordless Pet Plus IZ361H High-Pile Carpet Pickup Post Test
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Shark Cordless Pro IZ562H High-Pile Carpet Pickup Post Test

Low-Pile Carpet Pickup 
 

6.0
6.5

Low-Pile Carpet Pickup Video  

Low-Pile Carpet Pickup Post Test 
 

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Shark Cordless Pet Plus IZ361H Low-Pile Carpet Pickup Post Test
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Shark Cordless Pro IZ562H Low-Pile Carpet Pickup Post Test

Pet Hair Pickup 
 

8.0
6.0

Pet Hair Pickup Video  

Pet Hair Pickup Post Test 
 

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Shark Cordless Pro IZ562H Pet Hair Pickup Post Test

Suction 
 

1.8
4.2

Suction Video  

Maximum Hose Suction 
 

58.4 inH₂O (14.55 kPa)
7.9 inH₂O (1.96 kPa)

Maximum Head Suction 
 

0.8 inH₂O (0.20 kPa)
1.7 inH₂O (0.43 kPa)

Normal Head Suction 
 

0.3 inH₂O (0.08 kPa)
0.8 inH₂O (0.21 kPa)

Setting Used For Normal  

"Bare Floor Logo"
"Clean Sense IQ"

Hose Diameter 
 

1.6" (4.0 cm)
0.8" (2.0 cm)

Airflow 
 

6.3
6.7

Maximum Airflow Video  

Maximum Hose Airflow 
 

43.6 CFM (1.2 m³/min)
49.6 CFM (1.4 m³/min)

Noise 
 

8.4
8.1

Noise Video 
 

Bare Floor 
 

71.5 dBA
76.7 dBA

Low-Pile Carpet 
 

74.9 dBA
69.9 dBA

Maneuverability 
 

7.0
7.0

Maneuverability Video  

Pet Hair Furniture Performance 
 

8.0
8.0

Sofa Pickup Video  

Sofa Pickup Post Test 
 

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Shark Cordless Pro IZ562H Sofa Pickup Post Test

Air Quality 
 

Sealing Quality Video  

Anti-Allergy Filter (HEPA) 
 

Yes
Yes

Cracks 
 

5.5
8.0

Cracks Video  

Wood Cracks Post Test 
 

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Shark Cordless Pro IZ562H Wood Cracks Post Test

Stains 
 

1.0
1.0

Stain Video  

Stain Pickup Post Test 
 

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Shark Cordless Pro IZ562H Stain Pickup Post Test

Water 
 

0.0
0.0

Wet Compatible 
 

No
No

Water Video  

Water Pickup Post Test 
 

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Mopping Capabilities

Stains 
 

1.0
1.0

Stain Video  

Stain Pickup Post Test 
 

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Shark Cordless Pro IZ562H Stain Pickup Post Test

Water 
 

0.0
0.0

Water Video  

Water Pickup Post Test 
 

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Shark Cordless Pro IZ562H Water Pickup Post Test

Wet Compatible 
 

No
No

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IZ361H
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IZ531H
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IZ363HT
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Black/White
IZ562H
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Black/White
UZ565H
Amazon.com
Silver
UZ365H
Amazon.com
 

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