Shark ION P50 Cord-Free Powered Lift-Away vs Vertex Pro Powered Lift-Away ICZ362H

Which Vacuum Is Better?

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Shark ION P50 Cord-Free Powered Lift-Away
Shark Vertex Pro Powered Lift-Away ICZ362H

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Our Verdict

Shark ION P50 Cord-Free Powered Lift-Away

Shark Vertex Pro Powered Lift-Away

The Shark Vertex Pro Powered Lift-Away ICZ362H is an improvement on the older Shark ION P50 Cord-Free Powered Lift-Away in most ways. While the vacuums are very similar in design, the Vertex has a slightly greater dustbin capacity and an LED display that shows you battery life and vacuum settings, and it delivers better performance on bare floors and high-pile carpet. The older P50's fixed brushroll is easier to clean than the Vertex's multi-fin brushroll, though neither component is removable.

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Variants

  • ION P50 Cord-Free Powered Lift-Away (IC160)
  • ION P50 Cord-Free Powered Lift-Away (IC162)
  • ICZ362H (Electric Blue)

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IC160
ION P50 Cord-Free Powered Lift-Away
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ICZ362H
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IC162
ION P50 Cord-Free Powered Lift-Away
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ICZ362H
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ICZ362H
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Main Differences for
Bare Floor

Threshold 

0.10

Bare Floor 
 

7.7
7.4
No major differences between these vacuums for bare floor. See full list of tests below.

Full Comparison

Design

Build Quality 
 

7.0
7.0

Build Quality Picture 
 

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Shark ION P50 Cord-Free Powered Lift-Away Build Quality Picture
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Shark Vertex Pro Powered Lift-Away Build Quality Picture

Vacuum Type 
 

Upright/Handheld
Upright/Handheld
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User Maintenance 
 

6.0
6.0

Maintenance Picture 
 

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Shark ION P50 Cord-Free Powered Lift-Away Maintenance Picture
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Shark Vertex Pro Powered Lift-Away Maintenance Picture

Brushroll Cleaning Video  

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Recurring Cost 
 

8.5
8.5

Recurring Cost Picture 
 

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Shark ION P50 Cord-Free Powered Lift-Away Recurring Cost Picture
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Shark Vertex Pro Powered Lift-Away Recurring Cost Picture

Bag Part Number  

No bag
No bag

Filter Part Number  

XFFK160
XFFK160

HEPA Filter Part Number  

XHEPA160
XHEPA160
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Storing 
 

6.3
6.3

Storing Picture 
 

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Shark ION P50 Cord-Free Powered Lift-Away Storing Picture
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Shark Vertex Pro Powered Lift-Away Storing Picture

Height 
 

45.28" (115.0 cm)
45.28" (115.0 cm)

Width 
 

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

Depth 
 

11.02" (28.0 cm)
11.02" (28.0 cm)

Cord Storing 
 

Not Needed
Not Needed

On-Board Tool Storage 
 

No
No

Vacuum Rack/Station 
 

No
No
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Dirt Compartment 
 

7.5
7.7

Dirt Compartment Picture 
 

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Shark ION P50 Cord-Free Powered Lift-Away Dirt Compartment Picture
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Shark Vertex Pro Powered Lift-Away Dirt Compartment Picture

Bagless 
 

Yes
Yes

Volume 
 

0.16 gal (0.60 L)
0.21 gal (0.80 L)

Full Indicator 
 

Yes
Yes

Bag Included 
 

No Bag Needed
No Bag Needed
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In The Box 
 

In The Box Picture 
 

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Range 
 

10
10

Cordless 
 

Yes
Yes

Cord Length 
 

N/A
N/A

Hose Length 
 

3.38 ft (1.03 m)
3.38 ft (1.03 m)

Minimum Wand Length 
 

1.08 ft (0.33 m)
1.08 ft (0.33 m)

Maximum Wand Length 
 

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

Total Range 
 

N/A
N/A
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Portability 
 

7.3
7.2

Total Weight 
 

12.13 lbs (5.50 kg)
12.57 lbs (5.70 kg)

Weight In Hand 
 

3.31 lbs (1.50 kg)
3.31 lbs (1.50 kg)

Carrying handle 
 

Yes
Yes
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Battery 
 

8.0
7.3

Minimum Battery Life 
 

23 min
10.1 min

Maximum Battery Life 
 

57 min
63 min

Recharge Time 
 

198 min
191 min

Recharge Dock 
 

Yes
Yes

Battery Life Indicator 
 

Yes
Yes

Removable Batteries 
 

Yes
Yes
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Quality Of Life Features 
 

Picture Of Controls 
 

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Shark ION P50 Cord-Free Powered Lift-Away Picture Of Controls
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Shark Vertex Pro Powered Lift-Away Picture Of Controls

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
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Tools And Brushes 
 

Tools And Brush Picture 
 

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Shark Vertex Pro Powered Lift-Away Tools And Brush Picture

Brushroll 
 

Yes
Yes

Brushroll On/Off 
 

No
No

Removable Brushroll 
 

No
Yes

Turbo Brush 
 

No
No

Crevice Tool 
 

Yes
Yes

Upholstery Tool 
 

Yes
Yes

Soft Bristle Brush 
 

Yes
Yes

Hard Bristle Brush 
 

Yes
Yes

Extension Wand 
 

Yes
Yes

Ceiling Fan Tool 
 

No
Yes

Pet Grooming Tool 
 

No
No
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Alternative Configuration 
 

Alternative Configuration Photo 1 
 

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Alternative Configuration Photo 2 
 

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Shark ION P50 Cord-Free Powered Lift-Away Alternative Configuration Photo 2
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Shark Vertex Pro Powered Lift-Away Alternative Configuration Photo 2

Blower Mode 
 

No
No
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Performance

Hard Floor Pick-Up 
 

7.5

Hard Floor Pick-Up video  

Hard Floor Pick-Up Post test  

Shark Vertex Pro Powered Lift-Away Hard Floor Pick-Up Post test
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High-Pile Carpet Pick-Up 
 

6.0

High-Pile Carpet Pick-Up Video  

High-Pile Carpet Pick-Up Post Test  

Shark Vertex Pro Powered Lift-Away High-Pile Carpet Pick-Up Post Test
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Low-Pile Carpet Pick-Up 
 

6.0

Low-Pile Carpet Pick-Up Video  

Low-Pile Carpet Pick-Up Post Test  

Shark Vertex Pro Powered Lift-Away Low-Pile Carpet Pick-Up Post Test
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Pet-Hair Pick-Up 
 

9.5

Pet Hair Pick-Up Video  

Pet Hair Pick-Up Post Test  

Shark Vertex Pro Powered Lift-Away Pet Hair Pick-Up Post Test
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Suction 
 

5.6
7.0

Suction Video  

Maximum Hose Suction 
 

92.2 inH₂O (22.96 kPa)

Maximum Head Suction 
 

2.0 inH₂O (0.49 kPa)
3.9 inH₂O (0.98 kPa)

Setting Used For Maximum  

"ION BOOST", Mode "FLOOR"

Normal Head Suction 
 

1.6 inH₂O (0.40 kPa)
1.7 inH₂O (0.42 kPa)

Setting Used For Normal  

"ION POWER", Mode "FLOOR"
"Deep Clean Mode", (Hard Floor)

Hose Diameter 
 

1.3" (3.2 cm)
1.3" (3.2 cm)
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Airflow 
 

7.1

Maximum Airflow Video  

Maximum Hose Airflow 
 

56.4 CFM (1.6 m³/min)
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Noise 
 

8.6
8.4

Noise Video 
 

Bare Floor 
 

68.5 dBA
71.3 dBA

Low-Pile Carpet 
 

71.1 dBA
75.7 dBA
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Maneuverability 
 

7.5
7.5

Maneuverability Video  

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Pet Hair Furniture Performance 
 

9.0
9.0

Sofa Pickup Video  

Sofa Pickup Post Test 
 

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Air Quality 
 

Sealing Quality Video  

Anti-Allergy Filter (HEPA) 
 

Yes
Yes
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Bare Floor Performance (Hardwood, Laminate, Tiles) 
 

8.2

Setting Used  

"ION POWER", Mode "FLOOR"

Bare Floor Large Debris Graph  

Shark ION P50 Cord-Free Powered Lift-Away Bare Floor Large Debris Graph

Large Debris at 0 gal (0L)  

91%

Large Debris at 0.07 gal (0.25L)  

99%

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 P50 Cord-Free Powered Lift-Away Bare Floor Small Debris Graph

Small Debris at 0 gal (0L)  

97%

Small Debris at 0.07 gal (0.25L)  

93%

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
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Cracks 
 

7.5
7.5

Cracks Video  

Wood Cracks Post Test 
 

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Shark Vertex Pro Powered Lift-Away Wood Cracks Post Test
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Stains 
 

3.0
3.0

Stain Video  

Stain Pickup Post Test 
 

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Shark ION P50 Cord-Free Powered Lift-Away Stain Pickup Post Test
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Shark Vertex Pro Powered Lift-Away Stain Pickup Post Test
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Water 
 

0.0
0.0

Wet Compatible 
 

No
No

Water Video  

Water Pickup Post Test 
 

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Shark ION P50 Cord-Free Powered Lift-Away Water Pickup Post Test
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Shark Vertex Pro Powered Lift-Away Water Pickup Post Test

Low-Pile Carpet Performance 
 

8.1

Setting Used  

"ION BOOST", Mode "CARPET"

Low Carpet Large Debris Graph  

Shark ION P50 Cord-Free Powered Lift-Away Low Carpet Large Debris Graph

Large Debris at 0 gal (0L)  

91%

Large Debris at 0.07 gal (0.25L)  

88%

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 P50 Cord-Free Powered Lift-Away Low Carpet Small Debris Graph

Small Debris at 0 gal (0L)  

66%

Small Debris at 0.07 gal (0.25L)  

63%

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
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High-Pile Carpet Performance 
 

7.9

Setting Used  

"ION BOOST", Mode "CARPET"

High Carpet Large Debris Graph  

Shark ION P50 Cord-Free Powered Lift-Away High Carpet Large Debris Graph

Large Debris at 0 gal (0L)  

85%

Large Debris at 0.07 gal (0.25L)  

83%

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 P50 Cord-Free Powered Lift-Away High Carpet Small Debris Graph

Small Debris at 0 gal (0L)  

47%

Small Debris at 0.07 gal (0.25L)  

43%

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
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Pet Hair Floor Performance 
 

9.6

Pet Hair Graph  

Shark ION P50 Cord-Free Powered Lift-Away Pet Hair Graph

Bare Floor 
 

96%

Low-Pile Carpet 
 

100%

High-Pile Carpet 
 

97%
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
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Companion App Automation 
 

0.0

Companion App Screen Grabs  

Shark ION P50 Cord-Free Powered Lift-Away 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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IC160
ION P50 Cord-Free Powered Lift-Away
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Electric Blue
ICZ362H
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IC162
ION P50 Cord-Free Powered Lift-Away
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Electric Blue
ICZ362H
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Electric Blue
ICZ362H
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ICZ362H
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