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Shark ZU102 Rotator Pet Upright Vacuum

Brand: Shark
4.2
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Verdict

An excellent value upright with outstanding carpet and pet-hair performance, strong filtration, and a very long hose that makes above-floor cleaning easy. You do give up Lift-Away portability and top-tier crevice and hard-floor large-debris pickup, but for most homes with lots of rugs and pets, the Rotator Pet is a solid, budget-friendly choice.

Pros

  • Bin & Bag ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 5.0
    Large ~3 L bin reduces emptying frequency compared with typical bagless uprights.
  • Carpet — High-Pile Pickup ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 5.0
    Outstanding carpet performance with perfect deep-clean results and confident pickup on high pile.
  • Carpet — Low-Pile Pickup ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 5.0
    Handles fine to extra-large debris on low-pile carpets very well.
  • Carpet — Medium-Pile Pickup ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 5.0
    Consistently excellent debris pickup on medium-pile carpets in testing.
  • Filtration / Dust Containment ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 5.0
    Sealed system with HEPA passed fog test, keeping dust in the bin.
  • Hair Pickup — Carpets ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 5.0
    Picks up pet and human hair from carpets with near-perfect results.
  • Hair Pickup — Hard Floors ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 5.0
    Strong hard-floor hair pickup with minimal wrap.
  • Hair‑Wrap / Tangle Resistance ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 5.0
    Hair Pro system resists tangles and kept the brush nearly clear in long-hair tests.
  • Hose length ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 5.0
    Extra-long 12-ft hose greatly improves reach for stairs and above-floor jobs.
  • Maneuverability & Handling ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 5.0
    Responsive swivel and light feel make it easy to steer around furniture.
  • Odor control ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 5.0
    Odor-neutralizer cartridge on the exhaust freshens the air as you vacuum and can be replaced when needed.
  • Pet-Ready Features ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 5.0
    Designed for homes with pets, with excellent hair pickup and anti-tangle tech.
  • Price & Value ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 5.0
    Priced below average with a strong performance showing and a 5-year warranty.
  • Ease of use ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 4.5
    Detachable wand and smooth steering contribute to easy day-to-day use.
  • Support & Reliability ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 4.5
    Backed by a longer-than-average 5-year warranty for peace of mind.
  • Controls & UI ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 4.0
    Manual suction slider helps keep throw rugs and thick carpets from sealing.
  • Hard Floor — Fine Dust Pickup ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 4.0
    Better-than-average fine dust pickup on hard floors.
  • Versatility ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 4.0
    Good versatility with a quick-draw wand, though it lacks Lift-Away capability.
  • Accessories & Tools ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 3.5
    Useful upholstery and crevice tools included; combo brush is too stiff for dusting.
  • Suction & Airflow ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 3.5
    Suction is slightly above average overall, but real-world pickup still feels strong.

Cons

  • Noise level ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 3.0
    Operates at roughly average loudness for its class.
  • Weight ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 3.0
    Overall weight is about average for an upright.
  • Cord length ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 2.5
    Power cord is slightly shorter than average, limiting reach a bit.
  • Hard Floor — Large Debris Intake ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 2.5
    Struggles with extra-large debris on hard floors; using the wand works best.
  • Convertible handheld design ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 2.0
    No Lift-Away/convertible canister mode, limiting portable use compared with some Sharks.
  • Crevice / Groove Pickup (Hard Floors) ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 2.0
    Below-average crevice pickup due to low head airflow; attachments may be needed.

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