Head to head

LG CordZero All-in-One Auto Empty vs Shark Pet Cordless Stick Vacuum

LG CordZero All-in-One Auto Empty leads 5 to 2 on the 7 rankable specs, but Shark Pet Cordless Stick Vacuum costs $500 less.

Catalog as of September 1, 2026

Why, in numbers

Suction: LG CordZero All-in-One Auto Empty lists 210 AW (other published figure, not on maker sheet); Shark Pet Cordless Stick Vacuum lists ~140 AW class (other published figure, not on maker sheet).
Max runtime: LG CordZero All-in-One Auto Empty lists 120 minutes (dual batteries in Normal mode) (LG sheet, 2026-09-02); Shark Pet Cordless Stick Vacuum lists 40 minutes (Eco mode / hand vac) (Shark sheet, 2026-09-02).
Weight: LG CordZero All-in-One Auto Empty lists 5.95 lb (2.7 kg) (LG sheet, 2026-09-02); Shark Pet Cordless Stick Vacuum lists 7.1 lb (3.2 kg) (Shark sheet, 2026-09-02).
Auto suction adjust: LG CordZero All-in-One Auto Empty lists Yes (auto mode) (LG sheet, 2026-09-02); Shark Pet Cordless Stick Vacuum lists No (Eco and Boost trigger mode) (Shark sheet, 2026-09-02).
Floor illumination: LG CordZero All-in-One Auto Empty lists LED nozzle lighting (LG sheet, 2026-09-02); Shark Pet Cordless Stick Vacuum lists LED headlights on cleaner head (Shark sheet, 2026-09-02).

Manufacturer list price, not a live offer. Confirm current pricing before you buy.

LG CordZero All-in-One Auto Empty

$7995 spec wins

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Buying for

Every rankable spec counts once. Pick a lens to score only what matters for your cordless vacuum.

Straight answer

Overall: 5 to 2

Buy the LG CordZero All-in-One Auto Empty.

Leads 5 of 7 rankable overall specs; Shark Pet Cordless Stick Vacuum takes 2.
Suction: 210 AW vs ~140 AW class
Max runtime: 120 minutes vs 40 minutes
Shark Pet Cordless Stick Vacuum is $500 cheaper. Pay the difference only if suction matters to you.

Check first: the LG CordZero All-in-One Auto Empty has warranty under 3 years. Tick them under deal-breakers if that rules it out.

5 LG CordZero All-in-One Auto Empty7 rankable of 19 specsShark Pet Cordless Stick Vacuum 2

Deal-breakers

tick what would make you walk away

Over 7 lb (3.2 kg)row
Tiring on stairs and above shoulder height.
Clear:LG CordZero All-in-One Auto Empty · 5.95 lbTrips:Shark Pet Cordless Stick Vacuum · 7.1 lb
Under 50 minutes of runtimerow
A larger home needs a mid-clean recharge.
Clear:LG CordZero All-in-One Auto Empty · 120 minutesTrips:Shark Pet Cordless Stick Vacuum · 40 minutes
No self-emptying dockrow
You empty the bin by hand after every clean.
Clear:LG CordZero All-in-One Auto Empty · All-in-One Tower with automatic bin cle…Trips:Shark Pet Cordless Stick Vacuum · Precision charging cord
Warranty under 3 yearsrow
Battery packs often fade around year three.
Trips:LG CordZero All-in-One Auto Empty · 2 yearsClear:Shark Pet Cordless Stick Vacuum · 5 years manufacturer limited warranty

At a glance

The handful of numbers that decide most purchases in this category.

3 of 3 differ

Suction

210 AW

Shark

~140 AW class

Max runtime

120 minutes (dual batteries in Normal mode)

Shark

40 minutes (Eco mode / hand vac)

Weight

5.95 lb (2.7 kg)

Shark

7.1 lb (3.2 kg)

True 3-Year Cost of Ownership (TCO)

Upfront price + 3 years of consumables, fees & essential add-ons

LG CordZero All-in-One Auto Empty

Upfront list price$799

3-Yr Auto-empty tower disposal bags (5x dust bags/yr (~$40/yr))+$120

3-Year Estimated Total$919

Shark Pet Cordless Stick Vacuum

Upfront list price$299

3-Yr Foam & felt filter kit (Annual replacement (~$15/yr))+$45

3-Year Estimated Total$344

The 90-Day Owner Regret Check

Documented ergonomic quirks, hardware annoyances, and maintenance realities reported by real owners.

Post-Purchase Truths

LG: What to watch for

Maintenance
Washable filters must air-dry for a full 24 hours before reassembly.
Running the vacuum with a damp filter can damage the suction motor and cause musty odors, requiring an overnight wait or spare filter.

Shark: What to watch for

Maintenance
Washable filters must air-dry for a full 24 hours before reassembly.
Running the vacuum with a damp filter can damage the suction motor and cause musty odors, requiring an overnight wait or spare filter.

LG CordZero All-in-One Auto Empty$7995 wins

Shark Pet Cordless Stick Vacuum$2992 wins

Cleaning performance Runtime & charging Usability Filtration Kit Ownership

19 of 19 attributes differ. Identical rows are dimmed.

Cleaning performance

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Cleaning performance specifications. Middle column is LG CordZero All-in-One Auto Empty, right column is Shark Pet Cordless Stick Vacuum.
SuctionNot on the official sheet	210 AW (wins this row: higher)	~140 AW class
Auto suction adjust	Yes (auto mode) (wins this row: has it)	No (Eco and Boost trigger mode)
Floor illumination	LED nozzle lighting	LED headlights on cleaner head
Anti-tangle	Anti-tangle universal power drive nozzle	Self-cleaning brushroll with PowerFins continuous contact
Floor types	Hardwood, tile, carpet, upholstery	Carpets, area rugs, hard floors
Dust / particle sensing	Smart Inverter motor load sensing	No

Runtime & charging

leads 1-0

Runtime & charging specifications. Middle column is LG CordZero All-in-One Auto Empty, right column is Shark Pet Cordless Stick Vacuum.
Max runtime	120 minutes (dual batteries in Normal mode) (wins this row: higher)	40 minutes (Eco mode / hand vac)
Typical mixed-use runtimeNot on the official sheet	~40 minutes per battery mixed	~20–25 minutes standard motorized floor cleaning
Charge time	~3.5 hours	3.5 hours

Usability

leads 2-1

Usability specifications. Middle column is LG CordZero All-in-One Auto Empty, right column is Shark Pet Cordless Stick Vacuum.
Weight	5.95 lb (2.7 kg) (wins this row: lower)	7.1 lb (3.2 kg)
Bin capacity	0.44 L (up to 1.0L with Kompressor lever)	0.68 L (wins this row: higher)
NoiseNot on the official sheet	~76–80 dB (wins this row: lower)	~78 dB
Display	One-touch control buttons with LED battery indicators	LED battery indicator lights

Filtration

2 differences

Filtration specifications. Middle column is LG CordZero All-in-One Auto Empty, right column is Shark Pet Cordless Stick Vacuum.
Filtration	5-step filtration system with HEPA	HEPA filtration with Anti-Allergen Complete Seal Technology
Sealed system	Yes	Yes (Anti-Allergen Complete Seal)

Kit

2 differences

Kit specifications. Middle column is LG CordZero All-in-One Auto Empty, right column is Shark Pet Cordless Stick Vacuum.
Attachments	Universal nozzle, slim hard floor nozzle, motorized pet nozzle, combination and crevice tools	Pet multi-tool, 8" crevice tool
Dock	All-in-One Tower with automatic bin cleanout and accessory storage	Precision charging cord (removable battery)

Ownership

leads 1-0

Ownership specifications. Middle column is LG CordZero All-in-One Auto Empty, right column is Shark Pet Cordless Stick Vacuum.
Warranty	2 years (10 years on smart inverter motor)	5 years manufacturer limited warranty (wins this row: higher)
Bagless	Yes (with Kompressor lever)	Yes (CleanTouch easy-empty dust cup)

Most rows are from the official spec sheet. Marked rows are other published figures or our summary, not lab tests we ran.

LG CordZero All-in-One Auto Empty source Shark Pet Cordless Stick Vacuum source

Which one should you buy

Pick this one if

LG CordZero All-in-One Auto Empty

Dual-battery cordless vacuum with auto-emptying tower station and Kompressor dust compactor lever.

Kompressor lever increases bin capacity by 2.4x
Sleek All-in-One auto-empty tower hides tools and charges 2 batteries
Telescopic wand adjusts for user height

What you give up

Suction is 210AW, slightly lower than Dyson V15/Gen5
Tower requires purchase of disposable collection bags

Full LG CordZero All-in-One Auto Empty specs →

Pick this one if

Shark Pet Cordless Stick Vacuum

Cordless stick vacuum designed for pet homes with PowerFins brushroll, self-cleaning brushroll technology, and Anti-Allergen Complete Seal.

Self-cleaning brushroll prevents hair wrap
Anti-Allergen Complete Seal with HEPA filter
Budget-friendly price with solid pet hair pickup

What you give up

Fixed 40-minute runtime on standard mode
Removable hand vacuum is slightly top-heavy

Full Shark Pet Cordless Stick Vacuum specs →

Best for each use

Pets & carpet

Pet hair and carpet: suction, a tangle-free brush, sealed filtration

Too close to call on pets & carpet from the spec sheets. Only suction is rankable here.

Anti-tangle: Anti-tangle universal power drive nozzle vs Self-cleaning brushroll with PowerFins…
Floor types: Hardwood, tile, carpet, upholstery vs Carpets, area rugs, hard floors

Big homes

A large home in one session: runtime, bin size, a dock that empties itself

Tied on big homes. Shark Pet Cordless Stick Vacuum is cheaper.

The 2 rankable big homes specs split 1 to 1.
Saves $500 at list price.

Stairs & apartments

Stairs and apartments: light in the hand, quiet, easy to park

For stairs & apartments, buy the LG CordZero All-in-One Auto Empty.

Leads 2 of 2 rankable stairs & apartments specs.
Weight: 5.95 lb vs 7.1 lb
Noise: ~76–80 dB vs ~78 dB
Shark Pet Cordless Stick Vacuum is $500 cheaper. Pay the difference only if weight matters to you.

Every answer above is scored from published figures. A lens uses only the rows that matter for that use, including marked rows that are not on the official sheet. Switch lenses interactively in the panel above.

Done deciding?

Open the full standalone spec sheet for either device.

LG CordZero All-in-One Auto Empty spec sheet Shark Pet Cordless Stick Vacuum spec sheet

Manufacturer pages: LG CordZero All-in-One Auto Empty ↗ · Shark Pet Cordless Stick Vacuum ↗

Common questions

Which is cheaper, the LG CordZero All-in-One Auto Empty or the Shark Pet Cordless Stick Vacuum?

Shark Pet Cordless Stick Vacuum costs $500 less at list price.

What is the biggest catch with the LG CordZero All-in-One Auto Empty or Shark Pet Cordless Stick Vacuum?

Shark Pet Cordless Stick Vacuum has this deal-breaker: over 7 lb (3.2 kg). Tiring on stairs and above shoulder height.

Which is better for pets & carpet, the LG CordZero All-in-One Auto Empty or the Shark Pet Cordless Stick Vacuum?

Too close to call on pets & carpet from the spec sheets. Only suction is rankable here. Anti-tangle: Anti-tangle universal power drive nozzle vs Self-cleaning brushroll with PowerFins… Floor types: Hardwood, tile, carpet, upholstery vs Carpets, area rugs, hard floors

What cannot be compared from spec sheets?

Of the 19 specs tracked here, 12 are descriptive and cannot be ranked on numbers alone. Spec sheets also cannot measure subjective factors like build quality, real-world performance, or comfort.

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