Black+Decker Upright Vacuum
Score: 77/100
Shark LA702 Rotator Pet Wine Purple
Score: 78/100Rankings
The Shark LA702 offers strong pet-hair pickup, LED illumination and built-in Odor Neutralizer, delivering thorough cleaning on carpets and hard floors. Its modest dust-cup size and corded design limit convenience. Best suited for pet households that value fresh-scent cleaning.
Black+Decker's bagless upright delivers 1200 W suction, five carpet-height settings, and a washable HEPA filter in a lightweight design. It does not provide automatic height adjustment and has a modest dust-bin capacity. Suitable for multi-surface homes seeking strong suction without the bulk of a bagged model.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
1,200 Wbest | — | |
| ↓ lower better | 31.12 cmbest | 115.6 cm |
| ↓ lower better | 4.42 kgbest | 6.51 kg |
— | 7.62 mbest | |
— | 0.76 Lbest | |
5best | — | |
5best | 5best |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Build & Design(2) | ||
Height (cm) | 31.12 cm | 115.6 cm |
Weight (kg) | 4.42 kg | 6.51 kg |
Filtration(1) | ||
Filter Type | HEPA (washable) | HEPA |
Accessories(1) | ||
Tools Included | Crevice tool, Dusting brush, Upholstery tool, Pet brush, Stretch hose | Crevice tool, Upholstery tool, Anti-Allergen dust brush, Power cord, User manual |
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Professional retailer descriptions from Home Depot, Lowe's, Best Buy, Kohl's and Target emphasize the Shark LA702's strong pet-hair pickup, lightweight construction, DuoClean brush system and the added Odor Neutralizer as key differentiators for pet households, noting its versatile Lift-Away pod and HEPA filtration for allergen control.
Everyday users give high marks for suction performance, ease of handling, and the no-hair-wrap brush, often highlighting the fresh scent from the odor-neutralizer. While overall satisfaction is strong, a few note the need to empty the modest dust bin frequently.
