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Shark Performance Plus Lift-Away UV900 vs Navigator Lift-Away Pet ZD201

Which Vacuum Is Better?

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    Main Differences
    Debris Pickup
      Hard Floor PickupHigh-Pile Carpet PickupLow-Pile Carpet PickupPet Hair PickupPet Hair Furniture PerformanceCracks
    Design
      Build QualityIn The BoxStoringDirt Compartment SizeRuntimeBatteryUser MaintenanceRecurring CostQuality Of Life Features
    Mobility
      PortabilityManeuverabilityRange
    Air Quality
      Particle FiltrationAir Quality During Emptying
    Performance
      SuctionAirflowNoise
    Mopping Capabilities
      StainsWater
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Shark Performance Plus Lift-Away UV900
Shark Navigator Lift-Away Pet ZD201

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Vacuum Type
Upright/Handheld
Bagless
Yes
Wet Compatible
No
Cordless
No
Anti-Allergy Filter (HEPA)
Yes
Vacuum Type
Upright/Canister
Bagless
Yes
Wet Compatible
No
Cordless
No
Anti-Allergy Filter (HEPA)
Yes

Our Verdict

Shark Performance Plus Lift-Away UV900

Shark Navigator Lift-Away Pet ZD201

The Shark Performance Plus Lift-Away UV900 is a little better than the Shark Navigator Lift-Away Pet ZD201, though the latter is a good option if you don't want to spend as much. The Performance Plus has more tools, a more powerful motor, and a slightly more complex floorhead with an integrated headlight.

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Variants

  • UV900 (Navy)
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Main Differences for
House

Threshold 

0.10

House 
 

8.5
8.6
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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Shark Performance Plus Lift-Away UV900 Hard Floor Pickup Post Test
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Shark Navigator Lift-Away Pet ZD201 Hard Floor Pickup Post Test

High-Pile Carpet Pickup 
 

6.0
6.0

High-Pile Carpet Pickup Video  

High-Pile Carpet Pickup Post Test 
 

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Shark Performance Plus Lift-Away UV900 High-Pile Carpet Pickup Post Test
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Shark Navigator Lift-Away Pet ZD201 High-Pile Carpet Pickup Post Test

Low-Pile Carpet Pickup 
 

6.0
7.0

Low-Pile Carpet Pickup Video  

Low-Pile Carpet Pickup Post Test 
 

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Shark Performance Plus Lift-Away UV900 Low-Pile Carpet Pickup Post Test
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Shark Navigator Lift-Away Pet ZD201 Low-Pile Carpet Pickup Post Test

Pet Hair Pickup 
 

8.0
9.0

Pet Hair Pickup Video  

Pet Hair Pickup Post Test 
 

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Shark Performance Plus Lift-Away UV900 Pet Hair Pickup Post Test
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Shark Navigator Lift-Away Pet ZD201 Pet Hair Pickup Post Test

Pet Hair Furniture Performance 
 

8.5
9.0

Sofa Pickup Video  

Sofa Pickup Post Test 
 

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Shark Performance Plus Lift-Away UV900 Sofa Pickup Post Test
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Shark Navigator Lift-Away Pet ZD201 Sofa Pickup Post Test

Cracks 
 

7.5
6.5

Cracks Video  

Wood Cracks Post Test 
 

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Shark Performance Plus Lift-Away UV900 Wood Cracks Post Test
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Shark Navigator Lift-Away Pet ZD201 Wood Cracks Post Test
Design

Build Quality 
 

7.0
7.0

Build Quality Picture 
 

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Shark Performance Plus Lift-Away UV900 Build Quality Picture
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Shark Navigator Lift-Away Pet ZD201 Build Quality Picture

Vacuum Type 
 

Upright/Handheld
Upright/Canister

In The Box 
 

In The Box Picture 
 

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Shark Performance Plus Lift-Away UV900 In The Box Picture
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Shark Navigator Lift-Away Pet ZD201 In The Box Picture

Brushroll 
 

Yes
Yes

Brushroll On/Off 
 

No
No

Removable Brushroll 
 

No
No

Turbo Brush 
 

Yes
No

Crevice Tool 
 

Yes
Yes

Upholstery Tool 
 

Yes
Yes

Soft Bristle Brush 
 

Yes
No

Hard Bristle Brush 
 

Yes
No

Extension Wand 
 

Yes
No

Ceiling Fan Tool 
 

No
No

Pet Grooming Tool 
 

No
No

Storing 
 

8.2
8.2

Storing Picture 
 

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Shark Performance Plus Lift-Away UV900 Storing Picture
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Shark Navigator Lift-Away Pet ZD201 Storing Picture

Height 
 

45.87" (116.5 cm)
45.31" (115.1 cm)

Width 
 

11.97" (30.4 cm)
12.05" (30.6 cm)

Depth 
 

12.20" (31.0 cm)
11.81" (30.0 cm)

Cord Storing 
 

Manual
Manual

On-Board Tool Storage 
 

Yes
Yes

Vacuum Rack/Station 
 

No
No

Dirt Compartment Size 
 

7.0
7.7

Dirt Compartment Picture 
 

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Shark Performance Plus Lift-Away UV900 Dirt Compartment Picture
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Shark Navigator Lift-Away Pet ZD201 Dirt Compartment Picture

Bagless 
 

Yes
Yes

Volume 
 

0.13 gal (0.50 L)
0.37 gal (1.40 L)

Full Indicator 
 

Yes
Yes

Bag Included 
 

No Bag Needed
No Bag Needed

Runtime 
 

10
10

Minimum Runtime 
 

N/A
N/A

Maximum Runtime 
 

N/A
N/A

Battery 
 

0.0
0.0

Minimum Battery Life 
 

N/A
N/A

Maximum Battery Life 
 

N/A
N/A

Recharge Time 
 

N/A
N/A

Recharge Dock 
 

No
No

Battery Life Indicator 
 

No
No

Swappable Battery 
 

N/A
No

User-Serviceable Battery 
 

No
No

User Maintenance 
 

6.5
6.5

Maintenance Picture 
 

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Shark Navigator Lift-Away Pet ZD201 Maintenance Picture

Brushroll Cleaning Video  

Recurring Cost 
 

8.0
8.5

Recurring Cost Picture 
 

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Shark Performance Plus Lift-Away UV900 Recurring Cost Picture
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Shark Navigator Lift-Away Pet ZD201 Recurring Cost Picture

Bag Part Number  

No bag
No bag

Filter Part Number  

XFFK602UKT
XFFK560

HEPA Filter Part Number  

XHF320
XHEPA560

Quality Of Life Features 
 

Picture Of Controls 
 

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Shark Performance Plus Lift-Away UV900 Picture Of Controls
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Shark Navigator Lift-Away Pet ZD201 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 
 

Manual
Manual

Blower Mode 
 

No
No
Mobility

Portability 
 

7.1
7.6

Total Weight 
 

14.11 lbs (6.40 kg)
12.68 lbs (5.75 kg)

Weight In Hand 
 

2.73 lbs (1.24 kg)
1.79 lbs (0.81 kg)

Carrying Handle 
 

Yes
Yes

Maneuverability 
 

6.5
6.5

Maneuverability Video  

Alternative Configuration 
 

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Shark Performance Plus Lift-Away UV900 Alternative Configuration
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Shark Navigator Lift-Away Pet ZD201 Alternative Configuration

Alternative Configuration Photo 2 
 

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Shark Performance Plus Lift-Away UV900 Alternative Configuration Photo 2
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Shark Navigator Lift-Away Pet ZD201 Alternative Configuration Photo 2

Range 
 

7.6
6.7

Cordless 
 

No
No

Cord Length 
 

30.25 ft (9.2 m)
25.00 ft (7.6 m)

Hose Length 
 

3.81 ft (1.16 m)
5.71 ft (1.74 m)

Minimum Wand Length 
 

1.15 ft (0.35 m)
1.08 ft (0.33 m)

Maximum Wand Length 
 

3.64 ft (1.11 m)
3.38 ft (1.03 m)

Total Range 
 

33.63 ft (10.25 m)
28.38 ft (8.65 m)
Air Quality

Particle Filtration 
 

9.8
9.9

Operation Video  

Particle Filtration  

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Shark Performance Plus Lift-Away UV900 Particle Filtration
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Average PM10 Concentration 
 

0.3 μg/m³
0.3 μg/m³

Average PM2.5 Concentration 
 

0.2 μg/m³
0.2 μg/m³

Anti-Allergy Filter (HEPA) 
 

Yes
Yes

Air Quality During Emptying 
 

4.0
4.0

Emptying Video  

Performance

Suction 
 

6.6
4.0

Suction Video  

Maximum Hose Suction 
 

73.6 inH₂O (18.34 kPa)
79.5 inH₂O (19.81 kPa)

Maximum Head Suction 
 

2.9 inH₂O (0.72 kPa)
1.4 inH₂O (0.36 kPa)

Normal Head Suction 
 

1.7 inH₂O (0.43 kPa)
0.9 inH₂O (0.23 kPa)

Setting Used For Normal  

I Hard Floor, Suction MAX
"I Hard Floor" with Suction Control Slider at Max

Hose Diameter 
 

1.3" (3.2 cm)
1.3" (3.3 cm)

Airflow 
 

8.3
7.3

Maximum Airflow Video  

Maximum Hose Airflow 
 

79.7 CFM (2.3 m³/min)
59.5 CFM (1.7 m³/min)

Noise 
 

8.5
8.2

Noise Video 
 

Bare Floor 
 

70.1 dBA
74.7 dBA

Low-Pile Carpet 
 

72.1 dBA
74.4 dBA
Mopping Capabilities

Stains 
 

1.0
1.0

Stain Video  

Stain Pickup Post Test 
 

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Shark Navigator Lift-Away Pet ZD201 Stain Pickup Post Test

Water 
 

0.0
0.0

Water Video  

Water Pickup Post Test 
 

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Shark Performance Plus Lift-Away UV900 Water Pickup Post Test
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Shark Navigator Lift-Away Pet ZD201 Water Pickup Post Test

Wet Compatible 
 

No
No

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