Shark Rocket Pet Pro vs LG CordZero A9 [A916, A916BM]

Which Vacuum Is Better?

Products

Shark Rocket Pet Pro
LG CordZero A9 [A916, A916BM]

Tested using Methodology v1.3

Updated Oct 30, 2024 12:24 PM

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Amazon.com

Tested using Methodology v1.3

Updated Oct 16, 2025 07:03 PM

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Walmart.com

Our Verdict

Shark Rocket Pet Pro

LG CordZero A9 [A916, A916BM]

The Shark Rocket Pet Pro and LG CordZero A9 each have advantages, and one may suit you better than the other, depending on your needs. The Shark incurs lower recurring costs, has fewer parts requiring regular maintenance, has a bigger dustbin, and is easier to maneuver. It also performs better on low-pile carpet. Conversely, the LG is more effective on high-pile carpet, weighs a little less, and can be bundled with a second battery that yields a longer maximum runtime.

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Variants

  • IZ165HC (Iris Blue)
  • IZ162H (Magenta)
  • IZ162HC (Magenta)
  • IZ163H (Rasberry)
  • CordZero A9 (A916BM)
  • CordZero A9 Charge (A905RM)
  • CordZero A9 Charge Plus (A906SM)
  • CordZero A9 Ultimate (A907GMS)
  • CordZero A9 Limited (A908VMR)
  • CordZero A9 (A912PM)
  • CordZero A9 (A913BM)
  • CordZero A9 Kompressor (A925KSM)
  • CordZero A9 Kompressor (A926KSM)
  • CordZero A9 Kompressor (A927KGMS)
  • CordZero A9 Kompressor (A927KVMS)
  • CordZero A9 Kompressor (A929KVM)

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Iris Blue
IZ165HC
Amazon.com
A916BM
CordZero A9
SEE PRICE
Amazon.com
Magenta
IZ162H
SEE PRICE
Amazon.com
A905RM
CordZero A9 Charge
SEE PRICE
Walmart.com
Magenta
IZ162HC
Amazon.com
A906SM
CordZero A9 Charge Plus
Amazon.com
Rasberry
IZ163H
SEE PRICE
Amazon.com
A907GMS
CordZero A9 Ultimate
Amazon.com
 
A908VMR
CordZero A9 Limited
Amazon.com
 
A912PM
CordZero A9
SEE PRICE
Walmart.com
 
A913BM
CordZero A9
SEE PRICE
Amazon.com
 
A925KSM
CordZero A9 Kompressor
SEE PRICE
Amazon.com
 
A926KSM
CordZero A9 Kompressor
Amazon.com
 
A927KGMS
CordZero A9 Kompressor
Amazon.com
 
A927KVMS
CordZero A9 Kompressor
SEE PRICE
Amazon.com
 
A929KVM
CordZero A9 Kompressor
SEE PRICE
Amazon.com

Main Differences for
Bare Floor

Threshold 

0.10

Bare Floor 

7.5
7.3

Hard Floor Pick-Up 
 

8.0
7.0

Maneuverability 
 

8.5
7.5

Cracks 
 

6.0
7.0

Full Comparison

Design

Build Quality 
 

7.0
6.5

Build Quality Picture  

Vacuum Type 
 

Stick/Handheld
Stick/Handheld
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User Maintenance 
 

7.0
7.5

Maintenance Picture  

Brushroll Cleaning Video  

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Recurring Cost 
 

8.5
7.5

Recurring Cost Picture  

Bag Part Number  

No bag
No bag

Filter Part Number  

617FJ140
ADQ75393701

HEPA Filter Part Number  

XHF161H
ADQ74773921
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Storing 
 

6.6
6.9

Storing Picture  

Height 
 

26.77" (68.0 cm)
36.42" (92.5 cm)

Width 
 

10.24" (26.0 cm)
9.84" (25.0 cm)

Depth 
 

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

Cord Storing 
 

Not Needed
Not Needed

On-Board Tool Storage 
 

No
No

Vacuum Rack/Station 
 

No
Yes
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Dirt Compartment 
 

7.3
6.9

Dirt Compartment Picture  

Bagless 
 

Yes
Yes

Volume 
 

0.13 gal (0.50 L)
0.09 gal (0.35 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)
2.59 ft (0.79 m)

Maximum Wand Length 
 

3.22 ft (0.98 m)
3.22 ft (0.98 m)

Total Range 
 

N/A
N/A
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Portability 
 

7.7
8.1

Total Weight 
 

7.94 lbs (3.60 kg)
5.97 lbs (2.71 kg)

Weight In Hand 
 

4.03 lbs (1.83 kg)
3.68 lbs (1.67 kg)

Carrying handle 
 

Yes
Yes
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Battery 
 

7.0
7.9

Minimum Battery Life 
 

12 min
15 min

Maximum Battery Life 
 

42 min
112 min

Recharge Time 
 

168 min
372 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  

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
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Tools And Brushes 
 

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
No

Extension Wand 
 

Yes
Yes

Ceiling Fan Tool 
 

No
No

Pet Grooming Tool 
 

No
No
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Alternative Configuration 
 

Alternative Configuration Photo 1  

Alternative Configuration Photo 2  

Blower Mode 
 

No
No
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Performance

Hard Floor Pick-Up 
 

8.0
7.0

Hard Floor Pick-Up video  

Hard Floor Pick-Up Post test  

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High-Pile Carpet Pick-Up 
 

6.5
7.0

High-Pile Carpet Pick-Up Video  

High-Pile Carpet Pick-Up Post Test  

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Low-Pile Carpet Pick-Up 
 

7.0
7.0

Low-Pile Carpet Pick-Up Video  

Low-Pile Carpet Pick-Up Post Test  

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Pet-Hair Pick-Up 
 

7.5
8.0

Pet Hair Pick-Up Video  

Pet Hair Pick-Up Post Test  

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Suction 
 

2.8
6.3

Suction Video  

Maximum Hose Suction 
 

55.5 inH₂O (13.83 kPa)
119.0 inH₂O (29.64 kPa)

Maximum Head Suction 
 

1.2 inH₂O (0.29 kPa)
3.1 inH₂O (0.76 kPa)

Normal Head Suction 
 

0.6 inH₂O (0.14 kPa)
1.1 inH₂O (0.27 kPa)

Setting Used For Normal  

Bare Floor
"Normal Mode", (Power Carpet Nozzle)

Hose Diameter 
 

1.6" (4.0 cm)
1.2" (3.1 cm)
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Airflow 
 

6.5
7.0

Maximum Airflow Video  

Maximum Hose Airflow 
 

46.3 CFM (1.3 m³/min)
53.6 CFM (1.5 m³/min)
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Noise 
 

8.5
8.8

Noise Video 
 

Bare Floor 
 

70.5 dBA
65.8 dBA

Low-Pile Carpet 
 

74.8 dBA
72.0 dBA
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Maneuverability 
 

8.5
7.5

Maneuverability Video  

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Pet Hair Furniture Performance 
 

7.0
8.0

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
7.0

Cracks Video  

Wood Cracks Post Test  

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Stains 
 

3.0
3.5

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  

To Be Deleted

Check Price

Iris Blue
IZ165HC
Amazon.com
A916BM
CordZero A9
SEE PRICE
Amazon.com
Magenta
IZ162H
SEE PRICE
Amazon.com
A905RM
CordZero A9 Charge
SEE PRICE
Walmart.com
Magenta
IZ162HC
Amazon.com
A906SM
CordZero A9 Charge Plus
Amazon.com
Rasberry
IZ163H
SEE PRICE
Amazon.com
A907GMS
CordZero A9 Ultimate
Amazon.com
 
A908VMR
CordZero A9 Limited
Amazon.com
 
A912PM
CordZero A9
SEE PRICE
Walmart.com
 
A913BM
CordZero A9
SEE PRICE
Amazon.com
 
A925KSM
CordZero A9 Kompressor
SEE PRICE
Amazon.com
 
A926KSM
CordZero A9 Kompressor
Amazon.com
 
A927KGMS
CordZero A9 Kompressor
Amazon.com
 
A927KVMS
CordZero A9 Kompressor
SEE PRICE
Amazon.com
 
A929KVM
CordZero A9 Kompressor
SEE PRICE
Amazon.com

Shark Rocket Pet Pro

LG CordZero A9 [A916, A916BM]

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