Shark ION F80 Cord-Free MultiFLEX vs Rocket Corded

Which Vacuum Is Better?

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Shark ION F80 Cord-Free MultiFLEX
Shark Rocket Corded

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Shark ION F80 Cord-Free MultiFLEX Picture

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Our Verdict

Shark ION F80 Cord-Free MultiFLEX

Shark Rocket Corded

The Shark ION F80 Cord-Free MultiFLEX is a better overall vacuum than the Shark Rocket Corded. As a cordless vacuum, the ION F80 has an unlimited range, and it's only just a bit heavier than the Rocket. It also feels slightly better built, and there are even variants of this vacuum with more included tools, which is nice too. However, you'll need to replace the post-motor filter of the ION F80 every six months.

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Variants

  • IF285 (Blue)
  • UF280 (Blue)
  • HV300 (Blue)
  • HV302 (Orange)

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Blue
IF285
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Blue
HV300
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Blue
UF280
Amazon.com
Orange
HV302
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Orange
HV301
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Amazon.com
Red/Green
CS110
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Red/Green
CS110GN
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Main Differences for
House

Threshold 

0.10

House 
 

7.8
No major differences between these vacuums for house. See full list of tests below.

Full Comparison

Debris Pickup

Hard Floor Pickup 
 

7.5

Hard Floor Pickup video  

Hard Floor Pickup Post Test  

Shark Rocket Corded Hard Floor Pickup Post Test

High-Pile Carpet Pickup 
 

5.0

High-Pile Carpet Pickup Video  

High-Pile Carpet Pickup Post Test  

Shark Rocket Corded High-Pile Carpet Pickup Post Test

Low-Pile Carpet Pickup 
 

5.0

Low-Pile Carpet Pickup Video  

Low-Pile Carpet Pickup Post Test  

Shark Rocket Corded Low-Pile Carpet Pickup Post Test

Pet Hair Pickup 
 

7.0

Pet Hair Pickup Video  

Pet Hair Pickup Post Test  

Shark Rocket Corded Pet Hair Pickup Post Test

Pet Hair Furniture Performance 
 

7.5
8.5

Sofa Pickup Video  

Sofa Pickup Post Test 
 

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Shark ION F80 Cord-Free MultiFLEX Sofa Pickup Post Test
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Shark Rocket Corded Sofa Pickup Post Test

Cracks 
 

7.0
6.0

Cracks Video  

Wood Cracks Post Test 
 

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Shark ION F80 Cord-Free MultiFLEX Wood Cracks Post Test
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Shark Rocket Corded Wood Cracks Post Test
Design

Build Quality 
 

7.0
6.0

Build Quality Picture 
 

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Shark ION F80 Cord-Free MultiFLEX Build Quality Picture
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Shark Rocket Corded Build Quality Picture

Vacuum Type 
 

Stick/Handheld
Stick/Handheld

In The Box 
 

In The Box Picture 
 

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Shark ION F80 Cord-Free MultiFLEX In The Box Picture
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Shark Rocket Corded In The Box 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 
 

No
No

Hard Bristle Brush 
 

No
Yes

Extension Wand 
 

Yes
Yes

Ceiling Fan Tool 
 

No
No

Pet Grooming Tool 
 

No
No

Storing 
 

6.5
8.0

Storing Picture 
 

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Shark ION F80 Cord-Free MultiFLEX Storing Picture
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Shark Rocket Corded Storing Picture

Height 
 

28.54" (72.5 cm)
35.83" (91.0 cm)

Width 
 

10.24" (26.0 cm)
10.24" (26.0 cm)

Depth 
 

10.83" (27.5 cm)
11.42" (29.0 cm)

Cord Storing 
 

Not Needed
Manual

On-Board Tool Storage 
 

No
No

Vacuum Rack/Station 
 

No
No

Dirt Compartment Size 
 

6.6
6.7

Dirt Compartment Picture 
 

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Shark ION F80 Cord-Free MultiFLEX Dirt Compartment Picture
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Shark Rocket Corded Dirt Compartment Picture

Bagless 
 

Yes
Yes

Volume 
 

0.07 gal (0.28 L)
0.10 gal (0.40 L)

Full Indicator 
 

Yes
Yes

Bag Included 
 

No Bag Needed
No Bag Needed

Runtime 
 

10

Minimum Runtime 
 

N/A

Maximum Runtime 
 

N/A

Battery 
 

7.2
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Minimum Battery Life 
 

25 min
N/A

Maximum Battery Life 
 

77 min
N/A

Recharge Time 
 

420 min
N/A

Recharge Dock 
 

No
No

Battery Life Indicator 
 

Yes
No

Swappable Battery 
 

No

User-Serviceable Battery 
 

Yes
No

Range 
 

10
6.8

Cordless 
 

Yes
No

Cord Length 
 

N/A
25.03 ft (7.6 m)

Hose Length 
 

N/A
2.49 ft (0.76 m)

Minimum Wand Length 
 

1.15 ft (0.35 m)
1.25 ft (0.38 m)

Maximum Wand Length 
 

3.41 ft (1.04 m)
3.44 ft (1.05 m)

Total Range 
 

N/A
28.48 ft (8.68 m)

User Maintenance 
 

6.5
6.0

Maintenance Picture 
 

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Shark ION F80 Cord-Free MultiFLEX Maintenance Picture
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Shark Rocket Corded Maintenance Picture

Brushroll Cleaning Video  

Portability 
 

7.7
7.8

Total Weight 
 

8.38 lbs (3.80 kg)
8.11 lbs (3.68 kg)

Weight In Hand 
 

3.70 lbs (1.68 kg)
3.42 lbs (1.55 kg)

Carrying handle 
 

Yes
Yes

Recurring Cost 
 

9.0
10

Recurring Cost Picture 
 

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Shark ION F80 Cord-Free MultiFLEX Recurring Cost Picture
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Shark Rocket Corded Recurring Cost Picture

Bag Part Number  

No bag
No bag

Filter Part Number  

XPREMF100/ XPSTMF100
XFFV300

HEPA Filter Part Number  

No HEPA Filter
No HEPA Filter

Quality Of Life Features 
 

Picture Of Controls 
 

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Shark ION F80 Cord-Free MultiFLEX Picture Of Controls
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Shark Rocket Corded Picture Of Controls

Rotating Head 
 

Yes
Yes

Power Adjustment 
 

Yes
Yes

Self-Propelled 
 

No
No

Headlights 
 

Yes
No

Easy On/Off 
 

Yes
Yes

Head Surface Type Adjustment 
 

None
None

Blower Mode 
 

No
No

Tools And Brushes 
 

Tools And Brush Picture  

Shark ION F80 Cord-Free MultiFLEX 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 
 

No
No

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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Shark ION F80 Cord-Free MultiFLEX Alternative Configuration Photo 1
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Shark Rocket Corded Alternative Configuration Photo 1

Alternative Configuration Photo 2 
 

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Shark ION F80 Cord-Free MultiFLEX Alternative Configuration Photo 2
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Shark Rocket Corded Alternative Configuration Photo 2

Blower Mode 
 

No
No
Mobility

Portability 
 

7.7
7.8

Total Weight 
 

8.38 lbs (3.80 kg)
8.11 lbs (3.68 kg)

Weight In Hand 
 

3.70 lbs (1.68 kg)
3.42 lbs (1.55 kg)

Carrying Handle 
 

Yes
Yes

Maneuverability 
 

8.0
7.5

Maneuverability Video  

Alternative Configuration 
 

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Shark ION F80 Cord-Free MultiFLEX Alternative Configuration
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Shark Rocket Corded Alternative Configuration

Alternative Configuration Photo 2 
 

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Shark ION F80 Cord-Free MultiFLEX Alternative Configuration Photo 2
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Shark Rocket Corded Alternative Configuration Photo 2

Range 
 

10
6.8

Cordless 
 

Yes
No

Cord Length 
 

N/A
25.03 ft (7.6 m)

Hose Length 
 

N/A
2.49 ft (0.76 m)

Minimum Wand Length 
 

1.15 ft (0.35 m)
1.25 ft (0.38 m)

Maximum Wand Length 
 

3.41 ft (1.04 m)
3.44 ft (1.05 m)

Total Range 
 

N/A
28.48 ft (8.68 m)
Air Quality

Particle Filtration 
 

3.8

Operation Video  

Particle Filtration  

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Shark Rocket Corded Particle Filtration

Average PM10 Concentration 
 

39.7 μg/m³

Average PM2.5 Concentration 
 

33.6 μg/m³

Anti-Allergy Filter (HEPA) 
 

No
No

Air Quality During Emptying 
 

4.0

Emptying Video  

Performance

Suction 
 

5.3
1.7

Suction Video  

Maximum Hose Suction 
 

54.6 inH₂O (13.59 kPa)

Maximum Head Suction 
 

2.1 inH₂O (0.52 kPa)
0.6 inH₂O (0.15 kPa)

Setting Used For Maximum  

"ION BOOST", Mode "CARPET"

Normal Head Suction 
 

1.0 inH₂O (0.24 kPa)
0.4 inH₂O (0.10 kPa)

Setting Used For Normal  

Mode "FLOOR"
"I. Bare Floor, Area Rugs"

Hose Diameter 
 

1.4" (3.5 cm)
1.6" (4.0 cm)

Airflow 
 

7.0

Maximum Airflow Video  

Maximum Hose Airflow 
 

54.4 CFM (1.5 m³/min)

Noise 
 

8.5
8.1

Noise Video 
 

Bare Floor 
 

69.8 dBA
74.9 dBA

Low-Pile Carpet 
 

75.2 dBA
75.3 dBA

Bare Floor Performance (Hardwood, Laminate, Tiles) 
 

9.9

Setting Used  

"ION POWER", Mode "FLOOR"

Bare Floor Large Debris Graph  

Shark ION F80 Cord-Free MultiFLEX Bare Floor Large Debris Graph

Large Debris at 0 gal (0L)  

99%

Large Debris at 0.07 gal (0.25L)  

100%

Large Debris at 0.2 gal (0.75L)  

N/A

Large Debris at 0.4 gal (1.5L)  

N/A

Large Debris at 0.8 gal (3L)  

N/A

Large Debris at 1.6 gal (6L)  

N/A

Bare Floor Small Debris Graph  

Shark ION F80 Cord-Free MultiFLEX Bare Floor Small Debris Graph

Small Debris at 0 gal (0L)  

100%

Small Debris at 0.07 gal (0.25L)  

100%

Small Debris at 0.2 gal (0.75L)  

N/A

Small Debris at 0.4 gal (1.5L)  

N/A

Small Debris at 0.8 gal (3L)  

N/A

Small Debris at 1.6 gal (6L)  

N/A

Low-Pile Carpet Performance 
 

7.4

Setting Used  

"ION BOOST", Mode "CARPET"

Low Carpet Large Debris Graph  

Shark ION F80 Cord-Free MultiFLEX Low Carpet Large Debris Graph

Large Debris at 0 gal (0L)  

77%

Large Debris at 0.07 gal (0.25L)  

75%

Large Debris at 0.2 gal (0.75L)  

N/A

Large Debris at 0.4 gal (1.5L)  

N/A

Large Debris at 0.8 gal (3L)  

N/A

Large Debris at 1.6 gal (6L)  

N/A

Low Carpet Small Debris Graph  

Shark ION F80 Cord-Free MultiFLEX Low Carpet Small Debris Graph

Small Debris at 0 gal (0L)  

68%

Small Debris at 0.07 gal (0.25L)  

61%

Small Debris at 0.2 gal (0.75L)  

N/A

Small Debris at 0.4 gal (1.5L)  

N/A

Small Debris at 0.8 gal (3L)  

N/A

Small Debris at 1.6 gal (6L)  

N/A

High-Pile Carpet Performance 
 

7.5

Setting Used  

"ION BOOST", Mode "CARPET"

High Carpet Large Debris Graph  

Shark ION F80 Cord-Free MultiFLEX High Carpet Large Debris Graph

Large Debris at 0 gal (0L)  

66%

Large Debris at 0.07 gal (0.25L)  

60%

Large Debris at 0.2 gal (0.75L)  

N/A

Large Debris at 0.4 gal (1.5L)  

N/A

Large Debris at 0.8 gal (3L)  

N/A

Large Debris at 1.6 gal (6L)  

N/A

High Carpet Small Debris Graph  

Shark ION F80 Cord-Free MultiFLEX High Carpet Small Debris Graph

Small Debris at 0 gal (0L)  

58%

Small Debris at 0.07 gal (0.25L)  

45%

Small Debris at 0.2 gal (0.75L)  

N/A

Small Debris at 0.4 gal (1.5L)  

N/A

Small Debris at 0.8 gal (3L)  

N/A

Small Debris at 1.6 gal (6L)  

N/A

Pet Hair Floor Performance 
 

8.6

Pet Hair Graph  

Shark ION F80 Cord-Free MultiFLEX Pet Hair Graph

Bare Floor 
 

96%

Low-Pile Carpet 
 

80%

High-Pile Carpet 
 

92%

Maneuverability 
 

8.0
7.5

Maneuverability Video  

Pet Hair Furniture Performance 
 

7.5
8.5

Sofa Pickup Video  

Sofa Pickup Post Test 
 

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Shark ION F80 Cord-Free MultiFLEX Sofa Pickup Post Test
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Shark Rocket Corded Sofa Pickup Post Test

Air Quality 
 

Sealing Quality Video  

Anti-Allergy Filter (HEPA) 
 

No
No

Cracks 
 

7.0
6.0

Cracks Video  

Wood Cracks Post Test 
 

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Shark ION F80 Cord-Free MultiFLEX Wood Cracks Post Test
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Shark Rocket Corded Wood Cracks Post Test

Stains 
 

1.0
1.0

Stain Video  

Stain Pickup Post Test 
 

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Shark ION F80 Cord-Free MultiFLEX Stain Pickup Post Test
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Shark Rocket Corded Stain Pickup Post Test

Water 
 

0.0
0.0

Wet Compatible 
 

No
No

Water Video  

Water Pickup Post Test 
 

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Shark ION F80 Cord-Free MultiFLEX Water Pickup Post Test
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Shark Rocket Corded Water Pickup Post Test
Mopping Capabilities

Stains 
 

1.0
1.0

Stain Video  

Stain Pickup Post Test 
 

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Shark ION F80 Cord-Free MultiFLEX Stain Pickup Post Test
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Shark Rocket Corded Stain Pickup Post Test

Water 
 

0.0
0.0

Water Video  

Water Pickup Post Test 
 

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Shark ION F80 Cord-Free MultiFLEX Water Pickup Post Test
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Shark Rocket Corded Water Pickup Post Test

Wet Compatible 
 

No
No
Automation

Physical Automation 
 

0.0

Automatic Recharging 
 

No

Automatic Bag Emptying 
 

No

Pathing Algorithm 
 

No Pathing Algorithm

Physical Boundary Markers 
 

No

Scheduled Start Buttons 
 

No

Cycle Control Buttons 
 

No

Navigation Control Buttons 
 

No

Companion App Automation 
 

0.0

Companion App Screen Grabs  

Shark ION F80 Cord-Free MultiFLEX Companion App Screen Grabs

App Name 
 

No App

iOS Availability 
 

No

Android Availability 
 

No

Software Boundary Markers (No Go Zones) 
 

No

App Scheduled Start 
 

No

App Cycle Control 
 

No

Navigation Control within App 
 

No

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Blue
IF285
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Blue
HV300
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Blue
UF280
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Orange
HV302
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Orange
HV301
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Red/Green
CS110
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Amazon.com
 
Red/Green
CS110GN
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