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Shark Rocket Pet Pro
Shark APEX UpLight
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Wet Compatible
No
Vacuum Type
Stick/Handheld
Bagless
Yes
Cordless
Yes
Anti-Allergy Filter (HEPA)
Yes
Wet Compatible
No
Vacuum Type
Stick/Handheld
Bagless
Yes
Cordless
No
Anti-Allergy Filter (HEPA)
Yes
Our Verdict
Shark Rocket Pet Pro
Shark APEX UpLight
The Shark Rocket Pet Pro is better than the Shark APEX UpLight. The Rocket is a wireless vacuum with decent battery life. It cleans a bit better on all surface types and has better maneuverability. However, the UpLight comes with more tools and has a bigger dirt compartment.
Variants
- IZ165HC (Iris Blue)
- IZ162H (Magenta)
- QU601QBK (Black)
- QU603QBK (Black)
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IZ165HC
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QU601QBK
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Magenta
IZ162H
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Black
QU603QBK
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Magenta
IZ162HC
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Blue
LZ601
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Rasberry
IZ163H
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Burgundy
QU601QPR
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Burgundy
QU603QPK
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Light Green
QU601QBL
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Light Green
QU603QBL
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Orange
LZ602
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Orange
QU603QRW
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Purple
LZ600
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Main Differences for
Bare Floor
Bare Floor
Threshold
Bare Floor
7.5
8.0
Cracks
6.0
8.5
Maneuverability
8.5
7.5
Airflow
6.5
7.8
User Maintenance
7.0
6.0
Full Comparison
Design
Build Quality
7.0
7.0
Build Quality Picture
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Vacuum Type
Stick/Handheld
Stick/Handheld
User Maintenance
7.0
6.0
Maintenance Picture
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Brushroll Cleaning Video
Recurring Cost
8.5
8.5
Recurring Cost Picture
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Bag Part Number
No bag
No bag
Filter Part Number
617FJ140
XFFLZ600
HEPA Filter Part Number
XHF161H
XHFFC600
Storing
6.6
7.2
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Height
26.77" (68.0 cm)
45.47" (115.5 cm)
Width
10.24" (26.0 cm)
11.02" (28.0 cm)
Depth
9.84" (25.0 cm)
11.42" (29.0 cm)
Cord Storing
Not Needed
Manual
On-Board Tool Storage
No
Yes
Vacuum Rack/Station
No
No
Dirt Compartment
7.3
7.6
Dirt Compartment Picture
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Bagless
Yes
Yes
Volume
0.13 gal (0.50 L)
0.18 gal (0.70 L)
Full Indicator
Yes
Yes
Bag Included
No Bag Needed
No Bag Needed
In The Box
In The Box Picture
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Range
10
7.6
Cordless
Yes
No
Cord Length
N/A
30.18 ft (9.2 m)
Hose Length
N/A
4.00 ft (1.22 m)
Minimum Wand Length
1.35 ft (0.41 m)
1.77 ft (0.54 m)
Maximum Wand Length
3.22 ft (0.98 m)
3.35 ft (1.02 m)
Total Range
N/A
33.53 ft (10.22 m)
Portability
7.7
7.2
Total Weight
7.94 lbs (3.60 kg)
11.24 lbs (5.10 kg)
Weight In Hand
4.03 lbs (1.83 kg)
4.06 lbs (1.84 kg)
Carrying handle
Yes
Yes
Battery
7.0
0.0
Minimum Battery Life
12 min
N/A
Maximum Battery Life
42 min
N/A
Recharge Time
168 min
N/A
Recharge Dock
No
No
Battery Life Indicator
Yes
No
Removable Batteries
Yes
No
Quality Of Life Features
Picture Of Controls
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Rotating Head
Yes
Yes
Power Adjustment
Yes
No
Self-Propelled
No
No
Headlights
Yes
Yes
Easy On/Off
Yes
Yes
Head Surface Type Adjustment
None
None
Tools And Brushes
Tools And Brush Picture
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Brushroll
Yes
Yes
Brushroll On/Off
No
No
Removable Brushroll
No
No
Turbo Brush
No
Yes
Crevice Tool
Yes
Yes
Upholstery Tool
Yes
No
Soft Bristle Brush
No
No
Hard Bristle Brush
Yes
Yes
Extension Wand
Yes
Yes
Ceiling Fan Tool
No
No
Pet Grooming Tool
No
No
Alternative Configuration
Alternative Configuration Photo 1
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Blower Mode
No
No
Performance
Bare Floor Performance (Hardwood, Laminate, Tiles)
9.6
Setting Used
Default
Bare Floor Large Debris Graph
Large Debris at 0 gal (0L)
99%
Large Debris at 0.07 gal (0.25L)
97%
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
Small Debris at 0 gal (0L)
99%
Small Debris at 0.07 gal (0.25L)
99%
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
Hard Floor Pickup
8.0
Hard Floor Pickup video
Hard Floor Pickup Post Test
High-Pile Carpet Pickup
6.5
High-Pile Carpet Pickup Video
High-Pile Carpet Pickup Post Test
Low-Pile Carpet Pickup
7.0
Low-Pile Carpet Pickup Video
Low-Pile Carpet Pickup Post Test
Pet Hair Pickup
7.5
Pet Hair Pickup Video
Pet Hair Pickup Post Test
Low-Pile Carpet Performance
8.4
Setting Used
Default
Low Carpet Large Debris Graph
Large Debris at 0 gal (0L)
90%
Large Debris at 0.07 gal (0.25L)
86%
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
Small Debris at 0 gal (0L)
78%
Small Debris at 0.07 gal (0.25L)
71%
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
High-Pile Carpet Performance
7.6
Setting Used
Default
High Carpet Large Debris Graph
Large Debris at 0 gal (0L)
69%
Large Debris at 0.07 gal (0.25L)
71%
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
Small Debris at 0 gal (0L)
53%
Small Debris at 0.07 gal (0.25L)
51%
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
Pet Hair Floor Performance
9.8
Pet Hair Graph
Bare Floor
99%
Low-Pile Carpet
100%
High-Pile Carpet
94%
Suction
2.8
6.8
Suction Video
Maximum Hose Suction
55.5 inH₂O (13.83 kPa)
68.5 inH₂O (17.07 kPa)
Maximum Head Suction
1.2 inH₂O (0.29 kPa)
3.2 inH₂O (0.80 kPa)
Normal Head Suction
0.6 inH₂O (0.14 kPa)
3.2 inH₂O (0.80 kPa)
Setting Used For Normal
Bare Floor
Default
Hose Diameter
1.6" (4.0 cm)
1.2" (3.0 cm)
Airflow
6.5
7.8
Maximum Airflow Video
Maximum Hose Airflow
46.3 CFM (1.3 m³/min)
70.3 CFM (2.0 m³/min)
Noise
8.5
7.6
Noise Video
Bare Floor
70.5 dBA
79.5 dBA
Low-Pile Carpet
74.8 dBA
79.7 dBA
Maneuverability
8.5
7.5
Maneuverability Video
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
Cracks
6.0
8.5
Cracks Video
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Stains
3.0
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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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
Companion App Automation
0.0
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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QU603QBK
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IZ162HC
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Blue
LZ601
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Rasberry
IZ163H
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Burgundy
QU601QPR
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QU603QPK
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Light Green
QU601QBL
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QU603QBL
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Orange
LZ602
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QU603QRW
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Purple
LZ600
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