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

Which Vacuum Is Better?

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

Tested using Methodology v1.3

Updated Sep 22, 2025 06:57 PM

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Tested using Methodology v1.3

Updated Aug 19, 2024 09:09 PM

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Our Verdict

Shark Performance Plus Lift-Away UV900

Shark Navigator Lift-Away Pet

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)
  • ZD201 (Eggplant)

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Navy
UV900
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ZD201
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Navy
UV900
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ZD201
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UV900
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ZD201
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UV900
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ZD201
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Main Differences for
Bare Floor

Threshold 

0.10

Bare Floor 
 

7.5
7.4

Cracks 
 

7.5
6.5

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Design

Build Quality 
 

7.0
7.0

Build Quality Picture 
 

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Vacuum Type 
 

Upright/Handheld
Upright/Canister
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User Maintenance 
 

6.5
6.5

Maintenance Picture 
 

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Brushroll Cleaning Video  

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Recurring Cost 
 

8.0
8.5

Recurring Cost Picture 
 

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Shark Navigator Lift-Away Pet  Recurring Cost Picture

Bag Part Number  

No bag
No bag

Filter Part Number  

XFFK602UKT
XFFK560

HEPA Filter Part Number  

XHF320
XHEPA560
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Storing 
 

7.2
7.2

Storing Picture 
 

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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
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Dirt Compartment 
 

7.3
7.9

Dirt Compartment Picture 
 

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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
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In The Box 
 

In The Box Picture 
 

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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)
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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
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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

Removable Batteries 
 

No
No
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Quality Of Life Features 
 

Picture Of Controls 
 

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Shark Navigator Lift-Away Pet  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
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Tools And Brushes 
 

Tools And Brush Picture 
 

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Shark Navigator Lift-Away Pet  Tools And Brush 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
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Alternative Configuration 
 

Alternative Configuration Photo 1 
 

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Alternative Configuration Photo 2 
 

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Shark Navigator Lift-Away Pet  Alternative Configuration Photo 2

Blower Mode 
 

No
No
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Performance

Hard Floor Pickup 
 

8.0
8.0

Hard Floor Pickup video  

Hard Floor Pickup Post Test 
 

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High-Pile Carpet Pickup 
 

6.0
6.0

High-Pile Carpet Pickup Video  

High-Pile Carpet Pickup Post Test 
 

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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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Pet Hair Pickup 
 

8.0
9.0

Pet Hair Pickup Video  

Pet Hair Pickup Post Test 
 

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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)
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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)
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Noise 
 

8.5
8.2

Noise Video 
 

Bare Floor 
 

70.1 dBA
74.7 dBA

Low-Pile Carpet 
 

72.1 dBA
74.4 dBA
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Maneuverability 
 

6.5
6.5

Maneuverability Video  

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Pet Hair Furniture Performance 
 

8.5
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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Cracks 
 

7.5
6.5

Cracks Video  

Wood Cracks Post Test 
 

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Stains 
 

1.0
1.0

Stain Video  

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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Navy
UV900
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Eggplant
ZD201
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Navy
UV900
Walmart.com
Eggplant
ZD201
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Navy
UV900
BestBuy.com
Eggplant
ZD201
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Navy
UV900
Shark
Eggplant
ZD201
Shark

Shark Performance Plus Lift-Away UV900

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