Shark ZU62 vs ZU561 Comparison review

Both Shark models are upright vacuum cleaners but with different colors, dimensions, and weights. ZU561 is significantly lighter with similar dimensions, so much more convenient for the regular cleaning job.

These two Sharks models represent standard vacuum cleaners.

The suction power of Shark ZU62 is significantly higher, which allows forgetting about debris, pet hair, and all other nasty things. The powerful suction of ZU62 results from a 9.5 Amps motor, while ZU561 has only a 6.7 Amps motor.

Unfortunately, both models are not designed for moping, only excellent dry vacuuming.

Shark zu62 is good thanks to the extended hose up to 3.6 m to achieve hard-to-reach areas. It obtains excellent maneuvering around obstacles and furniture, ensuring cleaning with comfort and ease. But zu561 has a lift-away technology that allows quickly detaching the pod from the nozzle for cleaning objects above the floor, stairs, and tight spaces with the same power. So, they are the same in cleaning up the house but using different features.

Due to the same brush roll, the cleaning path is the same for the two Shark models, but nevertheless, this length is more than enough for comfortable cleaning.

Both vacuum cleaners have the same anti-allergen fully sealed HEPA filtration system to collect up to 99.9% of dust and allergens up to 0.3 microns. Anti-allergen technology provides safe locking of all allergens and dust, and the air in the vacuum outlet is perfectly clean.

With non-stop hair removal new yellow rubber brush roll, there is no hair wrap for both vacuums that ensures constant powerful suction. You do not need to spend hours after each cleaning and cutting out the mess on your brush. It can remove any type of hair - short, long, or pet.

Shark zu62 vs zu561 has more than three times larger volume dustbin. This makes the cleaning process uninterrupted for emptying the dustbin.

Both Shark models have no batteries and are connected to the grid power, so the runtime is unlimited until enough distance is not more than 25 feet from a socket. With an extended hose for Shark zu62 and the lift-away technology of Shark561, you reach all corners and objects above the floor in your house.

ZU561 and ZU62 have similar functionality and manual control; no smart features, apps, or automation are available. But even though control of vacuuming is easy to ensure perfect results without paying additional money.