Shark UltraCyclone Pet Pro+ [CH951, CH964AMZ] vs iRobot H1: Which Vacuum Is Better?

Tested using Methodology v1.1

Updated Apr 17, 2024 09:06 PM

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Shark UltraCyclone Pet Pro+ [CH951, CH964AMZ] Picture

Wet Compatible No

Vacuum Type Handheld

Bagless Yes

Cordless Yes

Anti-Allergy Filter (HEPA) No

Wet Compatible No

Vacuum Type Handheld

Bagless Yes

Cordless Yes

Anti-Allergy Filter (HEPA) Yes

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Our Verdict

Shark UltraCyclone Pet Pro+ [CH951, CH964AMZ]

iRobot H1

The Shark UltraCyclone Pet Pro+ is better than the iRobot H1. The Shark is easier to maintain, incurs fewer recurring costs, is slightly lighter, and delivers superior cleaning performance on bare floors as well as low- and high-pile carpets. Meanwhile, the iRobot lasts much longer in its least powerful suction mode, though that can vary in the real world. It also comes with a wall-mount rack station, making it a little easier to store.

Variants

CH951 (Black)
CH950 (Black/Yellow)
CH900WM (Blue)
CH900 (Blue)
CH964AMZ (Blue)
CH901 (Green)
CH963AMZ (White)

H1 (Black)

Review

See iRobot H1 Review

Check Price

Black

CH951

Black

Black/Yellow

CH950

Black

Blue

CH900WM

Black

BestBuy.com

Blue

CH900

Blue

CH964AMZ

Green

CH901

White

CH963AMZ

Notice: Two or more of the products selected have been tested with different test methodologies, so some of the results below aren't directly comparable. Learn how our test benches and scoring system work, and read more about the latest changes to our vacuums test methodology.

Threshold

0.10

Bare Floor

7.4

7.6

Cracks

7.0

8.5

Full Comparison

Bare Floor

7.4

7.6

Low-Pile Carpet

7.4

7.7

High-Pile Carpet

7.5

7.8

Pets

6.1

7.6

Stairs

9.0

Cars

8.2

8.3

Workshop

5.7

5.8

Design

Build Quality

7.5

Build Quality Picture

Vacuum Type

Handheld

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User Maintenance

7.0

7.5

Maintenance Picture

Brushroll Cleaning Video

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Recurring Cost

7.0

5.5

Recurring Cost Picture

Bag Part Number

No bag

Filter Part Number

XFTRCH900

Unidentified

HEPA Filter Part Number

No HEPA Filter

Unidentified

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Storing

7.2

7.5

Storing Picture

Height

18.11" (46.0 cm)

16.54" (42.0 cm)

Width

3.54" (9.0 cm)

5.71" (14.5 cm)

Depth

4.13" (10.5 cm)

8.86" (22.5 cm)

Cord Storing

Not Needed

On-Board Tool Storage

Vacuum Rack/Station

Yes

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Dirt Compartment

6.5

6.7

Dirt Compartment Picture

Bagless

Yes

Volume

0.11 gal (0.40 L)

0.08 gal (0.30 L)

Full Indicator

Yes

Bag Included

No Bag Needed

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In The Box

In The Box Picture

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Range

Cordless

Yes

Cord Length

N/A

Hose Length

N/A

Minimum Wand Length

1.38 ft (0.42 m)

1.05 ft (0.32 m)

Maximum Wand Length

1.44 ft (0.44 m)

1.48 ft (0.45 m)

Total Range

N/A

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Portability

9.2

8.8

Total Weight

2.27 lbs (1.03 kg)

3.79 lbs (1.72 kg)

Weight In Hand

1.57 lbs (0.71 kg)

2.03 lbs (0.92 kg)

Carrying handle

Yes

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Battery

5.8

7.0

Minimum Battery Life

11 min

16 min

Maximum Battery Life

11 min

25 min

Recharge Time

158 min

205 min

Recharge Dock

Battery Life Indicator

Yes

Removable Batteries

Yes

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Quality Of Life Features

Picture Of Controls

Rotating Head

Power Adjustment

Yes

Self-Propelled

Headlights

Easy On/Off

Yes

Head Surface Type Adjustment

None

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Tools And Brushes

Tools And Brush Picture

Brushroll

Brushroll On/Off

Removable Brushroll

Turbo Brush

Yes

Crevice Tool

Yes

Upholstery Tool

Yes

Soft Bristle Brush

Hard Bristle Brush

Yes

Extension Wand

Ceiling Fan Tool

Pet Grooming Tool

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Alternative Configuration

Alternative Configuration Photo 1

Alternative Configuration Photo 2

Blower Mode

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Performance

Hard Floor Pickup

8.5

Hard Floor Pickup video

Hard Floor Pickup Post Test

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High-Pile Carpet Pickup

8.0

High-Pile Carpet Pickup Video

High-Pile Carpet Pickup Post Test

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Low-Pile Carpet Pickup

7.5

Low-Pile Carpet Pickup Video

Low-Pile Carpet Pickup Post Test

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Pet Hair Pickup

6.0

Pet Hair Pickup Video

Pet Hair Pickup Post Test

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Suction

8.3

8.1

Suction Video

Maximum Hose Suction

20.2 inH₂O (5.03 kPa)

Maximum Head Suction

20.2 inH₂O (5.03 kPa)

11.6 inH₂O (2.90 kPa)

Setting Used For Maximum

"High Power", (Turbo Brush)

Normal Head Suction

6.1 inH₂O (1.52 kPa)

7.7 inH₂O (1.93 kPa)

Setting Used For Normal

"On", (motorized pet brush)

"Low Power", (Turbo Brush)

Hose Diameter

N/A

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Airflow

4.6

Maximum Airflow Video

Maximum Hose Airflow

27.0 CFM (0.8 m³/min)

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Noise

8.4

7.9

Noise Video

Bare Floor

71.8 dBA

78.9 dBA

Low-Pile Carpet

70.7 dBA

74.6 dBA

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Maneuverability

7.0

Maneuverability Video

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Pet Hair Furniture Performance

4.0

7.5

Sofa Pickup Video

Sofa Pickup Post Test

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Air Quality

Sealing Quality Video

Anti-Allergy Filter (HEPA)

Yes

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Bare Floor Performance (Hardwood, Laminate, Tiles)

7.0

Setting Used

Default

Bare Floor Large Debris Graph

Large Debris at 0 gal (0L)

44%

Large Debris at 0.07 gal (0.25L)

68%

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)

98%

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

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Cracks

7.0

8.5

Cracks Video

Wood Cracks Post Test

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Stains

1.0

Stain Video

Stain Pickup Post Test

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Water

0.0

Wet Compatible

Water Video

Water Pickup Post Test

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Low-Pile Carpet Performance

7.5

Setting Used

Default

Low Carpet Large Debris Graph

Large Debris at 0 gal (0L)

87%

Large Debris at 0.07 gal (0.25L)

81%

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)

58%

Small Debris at 0.07 gal (0.25L)

59%

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

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High-Pile Carpet Performance

8.1

Setting Used

Default

High Carpet Large Debris Graph

Large Debris at 0 gal (0L)

79%

Large Debris at 0.07 gal (0.25L)

79%

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)

58%

Small Debris at 0.07 gal (0.25L)

56%

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

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Pet Hair Floor Performance

Pet Hair Graph

Bare Floor

100%

Low-Pile Carpet

100%

High-Pile Carpet

100%

Automation

Physical Automation

0.0

Automatic Recharging

Automatic Bag Emptying

Pathing Algorithm

No Pathing Algorithm

Physical Boundary Markers

Scheduled Start Buttons

Cycle Control Buttons

Navigation Control Buttons

Companion App Automation

0.0

Companion App Screen Grabs

App Name

No App

iOS Availability

Android Availability

Software Boundary Markers (No Go Zones)

App Scheduled Start

App Cycle Control

Navigation Control within App

Check Price

Black

CH951

Black

Black/Yellow

CH950

Black

Blue

CH900WM

Black

BestBuy.com

Blue

CH900

Blue

CH964AMZ

Green

CH901

White

CH963AMZ