If you've ever wanted to get your hands on a brilliant Shark vacuum but found the price put you off, now's the time to take the plunge with early Black Friday deals offering some of their lowest prices ever.
Right now you can save $100 on the Shark POWERDETECT, our best-on-test upright vacuum, and also enjoy a whopping $250 discount on the Shark PowerDetect Robot Vacuum, the latest and greatest of Shark's robot lineup in their Shark Friends & Family sale. You can enjoy $150 off other selected products, and a further 20% off almost everything with code FF20.
I'm H&G's home tech editor, and my team of product testers and I have tested 12 of Shark's best vacuums and they truly are worth the spend, especially with a brilliant offer on. Here, I've handpicked the best Shark vacuum deals.
Where to shop for Shark vacuum deals
Though Black Friday doesn't officially start till November 29, many brands and retailers have started launching site-wide sales across their huge product ranges.
I've spent hours finding all their deals so you don't have to. Use my Quick Links to see what's on offer either direct from Shark, or other major retailers:
- Shark: Friends & Family Sale is live right now, up to $150 off
- Amazon: Discounts up to $100 on old Shark models
- Bed Bath & Beyond: Up to $120 off Shark products in their Holiday Flash Sale
- Best Buy: Save over $200 on upright and cordless Shark vacs
- Home Depot: Black Friday deals with up to $180 off
- Kohl's: More than 20 Shark vacs on sale with up to $200 discounts
- QVC: Save over $100 on select Shark models
- Target: Up to 50% off Shark vacuums
- Walmart: Limited deals on older Shark models, saving up to $100
Best Shark cordless vacuum deals
Shark vacuums are currently among the best cordless vacuums in the market. On test, our favorites are the Shark Cordless PowerDetect and the Shark Vertex Pro Lightweight, both worthy and affordable alternative to the expensive Dyson vacuums that tend to top our lists.
Best Shark upright vacuum deals
Shark's big selection of vacuum cleaners includes some of the best upright vacuums. Noteworthy mentions are the Shark POWERDETECT and the Shark Stratos Upright, which our expert testers found perform excellently on all floor types.
Best Shark robot vacuum deals
Shark doesn't have the widest range of robot vacuums, but that hasn't stopped the global brand from being one of the most popular choices in the US. Shark's best robot vacuums include the Shark AI Ultra 2-in-1, that combines vacuuming and mopping, and the new Shark Detect Pro Robot.
Best Shark floor cleaner deals
One of Shark's big USPs is their selection of dedicated floor cleaners. They have carpet cleaners, stain removers and wet/dry vacuums that can tackle much more than a regular vacuum.
We've tested the Shark CarpetXpert and the Shark MessMaster – and both of them impressed our expert reviewers with their thoughtful feature sets and strong cleaning capabilities.
My Shark vacuum deal tips and tricks
As H&G's home tech editor, I review and write about vacuum cleaners almost every day. I've also covered every major sale event since 2021, and in that time I've picked up a few things on how to secure the best deal when shopping for a Shark vacuum.
Shark have been in the vacuum market for a long – since 2007, in fact – and they've released a huge variety of models since then. So, when it comes to finding a vacuum deal in the sales, it can be tricky knowing which one is best.
The main thing is to do your research first. To help, start by reading our guide on how to choose the right vacuum cleaner for your home, then consult our buying guides (linked below) to better understand which Shark model is best suited.
At Shark's own website you'll find all of the latest models they've released, alongside their full product descriptions and every part and accessory you'd need. It's the best place to go for the full lowdown of what they offer. But they don't stock many of their older models, these can instead be found at places like Walmart, Amazon and Best Buy – so if you know which one to go for, make sure to shop around.
When it comes to finding the best price and knowing whether a deal is genuinely a good one, there are a few things to keep in mind. Online stores (including brands' own websites) will occasionally bump the prices before a major sale event, so the discount looks more significant on the day. To confirm whether the deal is good, you can use the websites Honey and CamelCamelCamel.
Honey is a price comparison tool that works across all the major retailers and online brands. If you install the extension on your browser, whenever you're viewing a product page you'll see how expensive it is at other sites. It'll also show you price history for the past 120 days so that you can see whether it's a good time to buy it (and if the deal is genuine).
CamelCamelCamel shows the price history of any product on Amazon. Enter the product URL or name and you'll see every price it's had since being uploaded to Amazon, so you can see when the product is at its lowest price ever. It'll also help to show you the best time of year to buy.
It's important to remember that Shark vacuums are often released in multiple version (for example, you'll get the Shark POWERDETECT and the Shark POWERDETECT, TruePet Upgrade). The versions can denote different colors, attachments or cleaning stations, so when comparing prices, make sure you've compared every version you're interested in.
The best Shark vacuums to look out for deals on
To make sure you're choosing the right vacuum cleaner for your home, we've tested 12 of Shark's best vacuums to find out which is worth your money. Here's how they fared in our guides.
For more specific guidance, I've picked out the top three Shark vacs to look out for in the sales below.
- Best vacuum cleaners
- Best cordless vacuums
- Best upright vacuums
- Best vacuums for pet hair
- Best vacuums for hardwood floors
- Best vacuums for carpet
- Best Dyson vacuums
- Best car vacuum cleaners
- Best robot vacuums
The Shark Cordless PowerDetect is one of the top three cordless vacuums I would recommend, from the 27 cordless vacs we've tested at H&G. There are a few more powerful than it, most notably the Dyson Gen5detect and Dyson V15 Detect, but unlike the Dysons the PowerDetect is actually priced reasonably, while still providing exceptional cleaning power.
On test, it had no issues vacuuming dust, debris and hair across all floor types. Even on floors that seemed clean, the PowerDetect had sucked an impressive amount of dust out of the carpets. It's also lightweight enough to reach above your head when cleaning curtains and furniture.
The vacuum detects changes in floor type and dust volume to automatically adjust the suction power. Plus, its flexible wand can help you reach under furniture without hardly having to bend your back. You also have the option of a Clean & Empty System that's essentially a dock that stores, charges, empties and cleans the vacuum when it's not in use.
Read our full Shark Cordless PowerDetect review to learn more.
This is the best upright vacuum we've tested. Regardless of the floor type or the mess on the floor, the POWERDETECT picked up everything in a single pass, even clearing an entire carpet of cat hair after a period of heavy shedding.
It's great for homes with a mix of floor types as it automatically adjusts suction power as you move between carpets and hard floors, and it senses floor edges so that it ups the power when you need it. It has a 12-inch floorhead that covers a lot of ground in each pass.
Like many of Shark's vacuums, the POWERDETECT comes with an odor-neutralizing cartridge that leaves a fresh scent as you clean your home. It also has LED headlights to help illuminate your floors.
Read our full Shark POWERDETECT review to learn more.
Remember, vacuuming only goes so far. It picks up the dry messes, like the dirt, dust and hair that accumulates on the floor. But it doesn't really clean your floors – that's where an appliance like the CarpetXpert comes in.
On test, the CarpetXpert was awarded a rare five stars for its deep cleaning capabilities. It was able to wash dirt out of an area rug that the tester was not even aware of, and it removed old, dried-on stains from some outdoor furniture.
But one of the most exciting features of the CarpetXpert, for pet owners at least, is its ability to clean up pet messes. It has a dedicated tool that can suck pet messes from your floor into its own self-contained dirty water tank to avoid contamination with the rest of the appliance. After our tester's cat vomited on the rug, the CarpetXpert (and its various tools) was able to completely clean it from the rug.
Read our full Shark CarpetXpert review to learn more.
When is the best time to get a Shark vacuum deal?
Like with most home appliances, we tend to see the biggest discounts, and the biggest selection of offers, during sale events like Black Friday and Prime Day. In general, the period of September to January tends to provide the best deals as it's when brands clear old stock to make way for new releases.
But Shark run sales frequently throughout the year. This year, for example, there's been at least one sale on during each month. They don't always have the best selections, but if you're really after a Shark vacuum you'll be able to find one year-round (to be honest, you should never buy a Shark vac at full price).
Black Friday and Cyber Monday Shark vacuum deals
Although you can find Shark deals throughout the year, the best ones are normally going to be found during Black Friday and Cyber Monday. It's also where you'll find the most choice, as retailers and Shark themselves will all launch their own range of discounts.
Use the price comparison tools I mentioned above to make sure you're getting a price. Often, you'll find that Black Friday prices can be found at various points throughout the year.
After Christmas and New Year's Day sales
As we near the end of the year, stockists one to clear old appliances as the new year brings in new releases. So, while you might not get the best choice, you could potentially find older Shark vacuums at their lowest prices ever during this period. Retailers also consider that people spend less during this period, so that's reflected in the price.
Prime Day Shark vacuum deals
Prime Day delivers some huge discounts every year, whether it's the first Prime Day in July or the second in October. Their selection includes newer and older Shark vacuums, so there's the potential that the model you want will be on sale. But in recent years, I haven't seen the best deals on Amazon. They've either been in the competing sales from Walmart and Best Buy or direct from Shark.
Labor Day Shark vacuum deals
In September, most retailers join in on the Labor Day sale event, and I've always been surprised by how many deals there have been, especially on Shark vacuums, that even rival those found in Black Friday and Prime Day. In 2024 Shark ran a site-wide Labor Day sale that saw some vacuums reduced by $100s.
Is Dyson or Shark better?
Put simply, the best Dyson vacuums are some of the best vacuum cleaners on the market. They have advanced suction, particle detection and laser illumination, and in our tests they top our best vacuums list time and time again.
But that kind of cleaning power comes at a price. As we explain in our Shark vs Dyson guide, Shark's vacuums are much more affordable, and still offer impressive sets of features. Plus, they often have unique, thoughtfully-designed features – particularly noticeable in their carpet cleaners and wet/dry vacs.
Consider the best Dyson vacuums if you're looking for the bests, or the best Dyson alternatives if you're looking for powerful vacuums at a fraction of the cost (unsurprisingly, many of our best alternatives are Shark vacuums).
If you find yourself spending a bit too much time cleaning up after your animals, you'll be happy to hear Shark vacuums make it into our list of the best vacuums for pet hair.
