Shark Vacuum With Largest Canister: Top 7 Models Revealed
Shark vacuum cleaners are some of the most well-loved on the market. If you’re on the lookout for one, you may want to find the Shark vacuum with the largest canister.
The canister (dust cap/dust bin) plays a critical role in the experience you have with a vacuum cleaner as it determines how often you have to empty out the dust and dirt you collect whilst cleaning your home. As such the larger the canister capacity on a vacuum cleaner, the better it is for your time and efficiency.
In this post, we take a look at which Shark vacuums have the largest dust canisters. We’ll break this down by looking at both Shark upright vacuums as well as their excellent cordless range.
Shark Vacuum With Largest Canister
Shark Model | Capacity (Litres) | Price |
  | 1.65L | |
  | 1.6L | |
  | 1.3L | |
  | 1.3L | |
  | 1.1L | |
| 1.1L | |
  | 1.1L | |
  | 1.1L | |
0.83L | ||
0.83L | ||
  | 0.83L | |
  | 0.83L |
1 – Shark Lift Away Upright Vacuum Cleaner NV601UK: 1.65L – Best For Large Homes
| Pros | Cons |
| – Largest cleaning capacity in Shark range – Handy Lift-Away mode for portable cleaning | – Heavy relative to other Shark options – Difficult to get in stock – Lacks modern features |
The first on the list of the Shark upright vacuum cleaners with the largest canisters is the Shark NV601UK with a significant 1.65L canister.
At this sort of size, you’ll be able to get through lots of cleaning of your home without having to empty out the dust canister giving you back more of your time to spend on the things you love.
The NV601UK also comes with Shark’s excellent Lift-Away feature giving you the flexibility to also use it as a portable vacuum cleaner. Given the full unit weighs 6.2kg, the portable mode becomes even more handy weighing only 3.5kg.
The weight of the Shark NV601UK may be the main thing to think about when comparing to other Shark models. Whilst you do get a very large canister, you are also left with one of the heaviest vacuums within the Shark range.
The Shark NV601UK is not equipped with as many bells and whistles as some of the newer models in the Shark upright range which have features such as Powered Lift Away; Anti Hair Wrap and DuoClean.
The other thing to keep in mind with the Shark NV601UK is far more practical in that you may struggle to always find it in stock. If so, for the price you may as well get a newer model which has more features such as Anti Hair Wrap and DuoClean such as the next model on our list (Shark PZ1000UK).
2 – Shark XL Anti Hair Wrap Upright Vacuum PZ1000UKT: 1.6L – Best For Big Homes
| Pros | Cons |
| – Extra Large cleaning capacity – Extra wide cleaning capacity for quicker cleaning – Great cleaning performance across all floor types – Excellent Powered Lift-Away mode | – Quite bulky – Heavy relative to other Shark options |
Number two on the list of the Shark vacuum with the largest canister is the excellent Shark XL PZ1000UKT with an extra large 1.6L dust canister. The Shark PZ1000UKT has been designed with larger homes in mind at nearly twice the cleaning capacity of the smallest canister on our list.
With a dust canister this large (1.6L) it means you can go around your home and clean much more in between emptying the dust canister. This is a great advantage as it means you get back more of your time to spend on things you enjoy more.
It also means you get less frequent exposure to the dust and dirt that’s been picked as you’re cleaning when you empty the canister each time.
The bin itself is fully detachable from the vacuum’s main body with the ability to open at both ends for very easy emptying and cleaning.
The Shark XL PZ1000UKT also has an extra wide floorhead giving you a wider cleaning path meaning you save time when cleaning as you can cover more ground much quicker giving you more time to get on with other things.
The floorhead itself is configured with the excellent DuoClean which combines two brushrolls to give you the capability to effortlessly switch between floor types.
A soft roller works to pick up stuck on dirt and dust on hard floors whilst a brush works to clean through carpets. The two working together automatically mean you don’t have to worry about switching floorheads to tackle different types of floors.
To make life even easier the Shark PZ1000UKT is equipped with Powered Lift Away. One of our favourite features, this allows you to use the vacuum as a portable cleaner as well as an upright.
The ‘Powered’ portion as opposed to just the ‘Lift Away’ means you can also use the motorised floorhead in the portable mode as well which can be very handy when trying to clean under furniture such as dining tables.
If there are any real drawbacks with the Shark XL PZ1000UKT is that it is quite bulky and weighs quite a bit more than any other unit on this list at 7.62kg. This is more for example than the classic Henry hoover and most upright vacuums on the market.
Having said that though the Shark PZ1000UK is still relatively easy to move around and the Lift Away portable mode gives you much more flexibility.
As the PZ1000UKT is a pet model, you get the excellent Pet Power Brush With the Shark PZ1000UK in addition to the crevice tool and multi-surface cleaning tool.This is incredibly handy when cleaning the stairs and sofas in terms of dust and hair removal.
3 – Shark Stratos Anti Hair Wrap Plus Anti-Odour Upright Vacuum NZ860UK: 1.3L
| Pros | Cons |
| – Large cleaning capacity – Lots of modern features – Excellent cleaning performance across all floor types – Brilliant Powered Lift-Away mode | – One of the heavier Shark options |
Number 3 on the list of Shark vacuums with the biggest dust bins is the highly-rated Shark NZ860UK and one of our favourite Shark vacuum cleaners with a canister capacity of 1.3L.
This still gives you a nice large dust canister which will mean you can whizz around the house a number of times before having to empty out the canister.
This is a great boost saving you lots of time and meaning less interaction with the dust as you empty it.
The Shark NZ860UK is from the Shark Stratos range and boasts a host of new features to help set it apart in other ways aside from its large dust bin capacity.
The NZ860UK features an Anti-Odour system designed to make the cleaning experience more pleasant as it releases small amounts of fragrance as you go around.
A cartridge-based system, the Anti-Odour technology will allow you to select the intensity of the fragrance by simply turning a dial.
To help tackle tangled hair the Shark NZ860UK comes with Anti Hair Wrap Plus which is designed to actively remove long, short and pet hair from the brush roll as you vacuum. This is an upgrade on the original Anti Hair Wrap.
At 6.7kg the Shark NZ860UK is one of the heavier units in the Shark upright range but this is compensated for with Shark’s signature Powered Lift Away allowing you to use a lighter portable model.
In our experience, this is particularly helpful on the stairs as well trying to get to those harder-to-reach areas like the ceiling and curtains to get rid of dust and cobwebs.
Shark NZ860UKT
The Shark NZ860UK also comes in a pet-focused model, NZ860UKT which comes with all the same features but also includes a Turbo Pet Brush. The Shark NZ860UK comes in a mojito green whilst the
4 – Shark Classic Upright Vacuum NV602UK: 1.1L – Best Lightweight Option
| Pros | Cons |
| – Good cleaning capacity – Lightweight model – Brilliant cleaning performance across all floor types – Excellent Lift-Away mode | – No Anti Hair Wrap – No Powered version of the portable mode |
Joint number 4 on the list of Shark vacuums with the largest dust caps is the brilliant Shark NV602UK with an ample 1.1L of cleaning capacity. With this level of capacity, you can get around your home a number of times before having to think about stopping to empty the bin.
What truly stands out about this sleek and well-designed Shark is the fact it is only 5.25kg in its full form yet still provides capacity on the same level as the NZ690UK which is 6kg and not far off the NZ860UK which is 6.7kg.
Thus if you want a good amount of cleaning capacity but need a truly lightweight option then the Shark NV602UK is the way to go.
It provides fantastic cleaning capability across all floor types and if the 5.25kg is still too much for you, it also has the excellent Shark Lift Away mode meaning you can use it as a portable unit as well as an upright.
What you miss out on though with the Shark NV602UK when compared to its peers on this list is the Anti Hair Wrap technology which works so effectively in removing tangled hair. Nor does it have Shark’s DuoClean technology.
These are by no means a deal-breaker as it still offers brilliant value and excellent cleaning performance for what you pay providing an excellent lower budget option.
Shark NV602UKT
The Shark NV602UK also comes in a pet-focused model, Shark NV602UKT which also comes with a Pet Power Brush as well as a crevice tool and multi-surface tool that’s provided with the NV602UK as well.
Everything else aside from the colour (red – NV602UKT and blue – NV602UK) is the same.
4 – Shark Anti Hair Wrap Upright Vacuum NZ690UK: 1.1L
| Pros | Cons |
| – Large cleaning capacity – Lots of modern features – Excellent cleaning performance across all floor types – Brilliant Lift-Away mode | – No Powered version of portable mode |
Number 4 on the list of Shark vacuums with the biggest cleaning capacity is our favourite Shark vacuum of all, the Shark NZ690UK (&NZ690UKT) with a generous 1.1L canister.
The Shark NZ690UK combines a large canister with powerful suction that results in great cleaning on all types of surfaces.
With a 1.1L canister, you’ll find that you’ll be able to get around your house a number of times before having to think about emptying out the dust canister saving you lots of time to do other things you enjoy.
When you do have to empty out the dust container it’s easy enough to do.
You also get Shark’s highly effective Anti-Hair Wrap feature which works by activities removing hair from the brush roll meaning you don’t have to saving you time and the hassle of finding a way to detangle hair from the brush head.
At 6kg the Shark NZ690UK is not the lightest in the Shark range but it still feels pretty nimble.
If that’s too much for you though it also has Shark’s signature Lift-Away feature meaning you can easily switch to the portable mode and end up with super light weight 3.8kg portable unit.
This is one of the most innovative features within the upright vacuum market and in our experience it makes the job of cleaning your home, especially the stairs and harder-to-reach places, so much easier.
If there are any drawbacks with the excellent Shark NZ690UK is that perhaps it doesn’t have Shark’s Powered version of its Lift Away meaning you can’t use the motorised floorhead in the portable mode. Certainly not a deal-breaker but something to keep in mind.
Shark NZ690UKT
If you need an even more pet geared model then the Shark NZ690UKT provides a Turbo Pet Brush which is great at getting rid of all that pets leave behind on the sofa and stairs. The NZ690UKT comes in a striking rose gold whilst the NZ690UK is available in teal.
6 – Shark Lift-Away Upright Vacuum NV612UK: 0.83L
| Pros | Cons |
| – Excellent Lift-Away Mode – Lightweight design | – Limited cleaning capacity compared to the rest of the models |
The other model sitting at number 6 on the ranking is the Shark NV612UK which also comes with a 0.83L canister.
Whilst this will still get through a good amount of cleaning before being emptied out it’s still probably best suited to smaller homes unless you do not mind frequent trips to your main bin.
Although the Shark NV612UK shares the same capacity as the NZ801UK, it is not as packed full of features.
The NV612UK does offer the brilliant Shark Lift Away mode giving you a lightweight and portable option for easily cleaning the stairs and being able to reach up high.
However, it doesn’t offer some of the other great benefits of Shark’s latest features such as Powered Lift Away, DuoClean or Anti Hair Wrap.
Nonetheless, the NV612UK still provides excellent cleaning with two different floor modes (hard floor and carpet) and does so at an excellent price point.
Something that does stand out with the Shark NV612UK is just how light it is weighing only 5.4kg in its full upright form.
This is a good trade-off against the limited capacity if you’re not in a large home or don’t mind more frequent dustbin trips.
Shark NV612UKT
The Shark NV612UK also has a pet version (NV612UKT) which comes with a Pet Tool to get rid of pet hairs from the stairs, your upholstery and other places it may linger.
This aside the two models are the same with only the colour to differentiate them (NV612UK – metallic turquoise & NV612UKT – purple).
6 – Shark Classic Anti Hair Wrap Upright Vacuum NZ801UK: 0.83L
| Pros | Cons |
| – Excellent Powered Lift-Away Mode – DuoClean for great cleaning performance across all floor types | – Limited cleaning capacity compared to the rest of the models |
Number 6 on the list of Shark vacuum cleaners with the largest canister is the ever-popular Shark NZ801UK with 0.83L.
This is the smallest canister capacity we’ve seen from the Shark range though you’ll still be able to get a number of cleans under your belt before having to empty out the dust container.
What the Shark NZ801UK lacks in cleaning capacity it more than makes up for in the number and effectiveness of the features it packs into its design.
To begin with, the NZ801UK not only has the Lift-Away mode but has the Powered Lift-Away meaning you can also use the motorised floorhead whilst you have the portable mode in action.
This gives you excellent flexibility as it means you’re not limited to using the smaller attachments in the Lift-Away mode.
In addition, the NZ801UK is also equipped with DuoClean Technology which combines a soft brush roll to pick up dirt and dust from hard floors and a brush roll to take care of your carpets.
These two work in tandem to automatically come into action depending on the floor type meaning you don’t have to keep switching modes as you go from one surface to the next.
The NZ801UK also comes with the Anti Hair Wrap feature which is designed to actively get rid of hair as you go about your work with the vacuum.
If you like the features you get with the NZ801UK but fear the capacity may be too limiting for you then your best bet may be the Shark NZ860UK (no’ 2 on our list) which has similar features but much more capacity at 1.3L.
Shark NZ801UKT
The Shark NZ801UK also has a pet version (Shark NZ801UKT) which comes with a Pet Power Brush as well as a 2-in-1 duster crevice tool and upholstery tool.
All the features are the same. The NZ801UK comes in white and orange whilst the NZ801UKT is available in navy and orange.
