Shark Rocket Pet Pro vs Dyson Outsize

Which Vacuum Is Better?

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Shark Rocket Pet Pro
Dyson Outsize

Tested using Methodology v1.3

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Tested using Methodology v1.3

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Our Verdict

Shark Rocket Pet Pro

Dyson Outsize

The Shark Rocket Pet Pro is a slightly more versatile cordless stick/handheld vacuum than the Dyson Outsize. The Shark feels slightly better-built, less demanding in terms of maintenance, and maneuvers easily because of its lighter design. It also delivers better performance on low-pile carpet. Conversely, the Dyson has a longer total runtime thanks to its second battery, a larger dirt compartment that doesn't need to be emptied as often, and incurs virtually no recurring costs.

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Variants

  • IZ165HC (Iris Blue)
  • IZ162H (Magenta)
  • Outsize Absolute+ (Gold)
  • Outsize Absolute (Gold)

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Iris Blue
IZ165HC
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Gold
Outsize Absolute+
Amazon.com
Magenta
IZ162H
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Amazon.com
Gold
Outsize Absolute
Amazon.com
Magenta
IZ162HC
Amazon.com
Iron/Red
Outsize+
Amazon.com
Rasberry
IZ163H
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Amazon.com
Nickel
Outsize
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Nickel
Outsize Extra
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Nickel/Red
Outsize Total Clean
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Nickel/Red
Outsize Origin
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Main Differences for
Bare Floor

Threshold 

0.10

Bare Floor 
 

7.5
7.8

Cracks 
 

6.0
8.5

Maneuverability 
 

8.5
7.0

Airflow 
 

6.5
7.7

Full Comparison

Design

Build Quality 
 

7.0
6.5

Build Quality Picture 
 

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Shark Rocket Pet Pro Build Quality Picture
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Dyson Outsize Build Quality Picture

Vacuum Type 
 

Stick/Handheld
Stick/Handheld
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User Maintenance 
 

7.0
7.5

Maintenance Picture 
 

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Shark Rocket Pet Pro Maintenance Picture
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Brushroll Cleaning Video  

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Recurring Cost 
 

8.5
10

Recurring Cost Picture 
 

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Shark Rocket Pet Pro Recurring Cost Picture
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Dyson Outsize Recurring Cost Picture

Bag Part Number  

No bag
No bag

Filter Part Number  

617FJ140
970422-01

HEPA Filter Part Number  

XHF161H
970422-01
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Storing 
 

6.6
8.1

Storing Picture 
 

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Dyson Outsize Storing Picture

Height 
 

26.77" (68.0 cm)
45.87" (116.5 cm)

Width 
 

10.24" (26.0 cm)
12.60" (32.0 cm)

Depth 
 

9.84" (25.0 cm)
12.60" (32.0 cm)

Cord Storing 
 

Not Needed
Not Needed

On-Board Tool Storage 
 

No
Yes

Vacuum Rack/Station 
 

No
Yes
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Dirt Compartment 
 

7.3
8.0

Dirt Compartment Picture 
 

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Dyson Outsize Dirt Compartment Picture

Bagless 
 

Yes
Yes

Volume 
 

0.13 gal (0.50 L)
0.40 gal (1.52 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 
 

N/A
N/A

Minimum Wand Length 
 

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

Maximum Wand Length 
 

3.22 ft (0.98 m)
3.08 ft (0.94 m)

Total Range 
 

N/A
N/A
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Portability 
 

7.7
7.5

Total Weight 
 

7.94 lbs (3.60 kg)
8.16 lbs (3.70 kg)

Weight In Hand 
 

4.03 lbs (1.83 kg)
5.20 lbs (2.36 kg)

Carrying handle 
 

Yes
Yes
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Battery 
 

7.0
8.0

Minimum Battery Life 
 

12 min
18 min

Maximum Battery Life 
 

42 min
152 min

Recharge Time 
 

168 min
460 min

Recharge Dock 
 

No
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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Dyson Outsize 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
Manual
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Tools And Brushes 
 

Tools And Brush Picture 
 

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Shark Rocket Pet Pro Tools And Brush Picture
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Dyson Outsize Tools And Brush Picture

Brushroll 
 

Yes
Yes

Brushroll On/Off 
 

No
No

Removable Brushroll 
 

No
Yes

Turbo Brush 
 

No
Yes

Crevice Tool 
 

Yes
Yes

Upholstery Tool 
 

Yes
Yes

Soft Bristle Brush 
 

No
Yes

Hard Bristle Brush 
 

Yes
Yes

Extension Wand 
 

Yes
Yes

Ceiling Fan Tool 
 

No
No

Pet Grooming Tool 
 

No
No
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Alternative Configuration 
 

Alternative Configuration Photo 1 
 

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Dyson Outsize Alternative Configuration Photo 1

Alternative Configuration Photo 2 
 

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Shark Rocket Pet Pro Alternative Configuration Photo 2
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Dyson Outsize 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 
 

6.5
6.0

High-Pile Carpet Pickup Video  

High-Pile Carpet Pickup Post Test 
 

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Low-Pile Carpet Pickup 
 

7.0
6.0

Low-Pile Carpet Pickup Video  

Low-Pile Carpet Pickup Post Test 
 

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Shark Rocket Pet Pro Low-Pile Carpet Pickup Post Test
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Pet Hair Pickup 
 

7.5
9.5

Pet Hair Pickup Video  

Pet Hair Pickup Post Test 
 

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Suction 
 

2.8
7.7

Suction Video  

Maximum Hose Suction 
 

55.5 inH₂O (13.83 kPa)
89.9 inH₂O (22.39 kPa)

Maximum Head Suction 
 

1.2 inH₂O (0.29 kPa)
6.9 inH₂O (1.73 kPa)

Normal Head Suction 
 

0.6 inH₂O (0.14 kPa)
3.6 inH₂O (0.90 kPa)

Setting Used For Normal  

Bare Floor
"Auto", (Laser Slim Fluffy Head)

Hose Diameter 
 

1.6" (4.0 cm)
1.3" (3.2 cm)
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Airflow 
 

6.5
7.7

Maximum Airflow Video  

Maximum Hose Airflow 
 

46.3 CFM (1.3 m³/min)
68.3 CFM (1.9 m³/min)
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Noise 
 

8.5
8.6

Noise Video 
 

Bare Floor 
 

70.5 dBA
68.4 dBA

Low-Pile Carpet 
 

74.8 dBA
71.1 dBA
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Maneuverability 
 

8.5
7.0

Maneuverability Video  

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Pet Hair Furniture Performance 
 

7.0
7.0

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 
 

6.0
8.5

Cracks Video  

Wood Cracks Post Test 
 

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Stains 
 

3.0
3.0

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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Check Price

Iris Blue
IZ165HC
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Gold
Outsize Absolute+
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Magenta
IZ162H
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Amazon.com
Gold
Outsize Absolute
Amazon.com
Magenta
IZ162HC
Amazon.com
Iron/Red
Outsize+
Amazon.com
Rasberry
IZ163H
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Amazon.com
Nickel
Outsize
Amazon.com
 
Nickel
Outsize Extra
Amazon.com
 
Nickel/Red
Outsize Total Clean
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Amazon.com
 
Nickel/Red
Outsize Origin
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