Head to head

Shark Cordless Pro with Clean Sense IQ vs LG CordZero All-in-One Auto Empty

LG CordZero All-in-One Auto Empty leads 4 to 3 on the 7 rankable specs, but Shark Cordless Pro with Clean Sense IQ costs $400 less.

Catalog as of September 1, 2026

Why, in numbers

Suction: Shark Cordless Pro with Clean Sense IQ lists 180 AW class (other published figure, not on maker sheet); LG CordZero All-in-One Auto Empty lists 210 AW (other published figure, not on maker sheet).
Max runtime: Shark Cordless Pro with Clean Sense IQ lists 50 minutes (Eco mode) (Shark sheet, 2026-09-02); LG CordZero All-in-One Auto Empty lists 120 minutes (dual batteries in Normal mode) (LG sheet, 2026-09-02).
Weight: Shark Cordless Pro with Clean Sense IQ lists 7.2 lb (3.2 kg) (Shark sheet, 2026-09-02); LG CordZero All-in-One Auto Empty lists 5.95 lb (2.7 kg) (LG sheet, 2026-09-02).
Auto suction adjust: Shark Cordless Pro with Clean Sense IQ lists Yes (Clean Sense IQ) (Shark sheet, 2026-09-02); LG CordZero All-in-One Auto Empty lists Yes (auto mode) (LG sheet, 2026-09-02).
Floor illumination: Shark Cordless Pro with Clean Sense IQ lists LED headlights (Shark sheet, 2026-09-02); LG CordZero All-in-One Auto Empty lists LED nozzle lighting (LG sheet, 2026-09-02).

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

Shark Cordless Pro with Clean Sense IQ

$3993 spec wins

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$7994 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: 3 to 4

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

Leads 4 of 7 rankable overall specs; Shark Cordless Pro with Clean Sense IQ takes 3.
Suction: 210 AW vs 180 AW class
Max runtime: 120 minutes vs 50 minutes
Shark Cordless Pro with Clean Sense IQ is $400 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.

3 Shark Cordless Pro with Clean Sense IQ7 rankable of 19 specsLG CordZero All-in-One Auto Empty 4

Deal-breakers

tick what would make you walk away

Over 7 lb (3.2 kg)row
Tiring on stairs and above shoulder height.
Trips:Shark Cordless Pro with Clean Sense IQ · 7.2 lbClear:LG CordZero All-in-One Auto Empty · 5.95 lb
No self-emptying dockrow
You empty the bin by hand after every clean.
Trips:Shark Cordless Pro with Clean Sense IQ · Direct wall plug chargerClear:LG CordZero All-in-One Auto Empty · All-in-One Tower with automatic bin cle…
Warranty under 3 yearsrow
Battery packs often fade around year three.
Clear:Shark Cordless Pro with Clean Sense IQ · 5 yearsTrips:LG CordZero All-in-One Auto Empty · 2 years

At a glance

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

3 of 3 differ

Suction

Shark

180 AW class

210 AW

Max runtime

Shark

50 minutes (Eco mode)

120 minutes (dual batteries in Normal mode)

Weight

Shark

7.2 lb (3.2 kg)

5.95 lb (2.7 kg)

True 3-Year Cost of Ownership (TCO)

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

Shark Cordless Pro with Clean Sense IQ

Upfront list price$399

3-Yr Filter & odor neutralizer upkeep (Annual replacement (~$20/yr))+$60

3-Year Estimated Total$459

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

The 90-Day Owner Regret Check

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

Post-Purchase Truths

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: 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 Cordless Pro with Clean Sense IQ$3993 wins

LG CordZero All-in-One Auto Empty$7994 wins

Cleaning performance Runtime & charging Usability Filtration Kit Ownership

18 of 19 attributes differ. Identical rows are dimmed.

Cleaning performance

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Cleaning performance specifications. Middle column is Shark Cordless Pro with Clean Sense IQ, right column is LG CordZero All-in-One Auto Empty.
SuctionNot on the official sheet	180 AW class	210 AW (wins this row: higher)
Auto suction adjust	Yes (Clean Sense IQ)	Yes (auto mode)
Floor illumination	LED headlights	LED nozzle lighting
Anti-tangle	Self-cleaning brushroll with PowerFins	Anti-tangle universal power drive nozzle
Floor types	Hardwood, laminate, carpets	Hardwood, tile, carpet, upholstery
Dust / particle sensing	Clean Sense IQ infrared sensor indicator	Smart Inverter motor load sensing

Runtime & charging

3 differences

Runtime & charging specifications. Middle column is Shark Cordless Pro with Clean Sense IQ, right column is LG CordZero All-in-One Auto Empty.
Max runtime	50 minutes (Eco mode)	120 minutes (dual batteries in Normal mode) (wins this row: higher)
Typical mixed-use runtimeNot on the official sheet	~18–22 minutes Auto mode	~40 minutes per battery mixed
Charge time	~3 hours (wins this row: lower)	~3.5 hours

Usability

leads 2-1

Usability specifications. Middle column is Shark Cordless Pro with Clean Sense IQ, right column is LG CordZero All-in-One Auto Empty.
Weight	7.2 lb (3.2 kg)	5.95 lb (2.7 kg) (wins this row: lower)
Bin capacity	0.65 L (wins this row: higher)	0.44 L (up to 1.0L with Kompressor lever)
NoiseNot on the official sheet	~78–82 dB	~76–80 dB (wins this row: lower)
Display	LED display with Clean Sense IQ ring indicator	One-touch control buttons with LED battery indicators

Filtration

1 differences

Filtration specifications. Middle column is Shark Cordless Pro with Clean Sense IQ, right column is LG CordZero All-in-One Auto Empty.
Filtration	Anti-Allergen Complete Seal HEPA	5-step filtration system with HEPA
Sealed system	Yes	Yes

Kit

2 differences

Kit specifications. Middle column is Shark Cordless Pro with Clean Sense IQ, right column is LG CordZero All-in-One Auto Empty.
Attachments	Duster crevice tool, pet multi-tool	Universal nozzle, slim hard floor nozzle, motorized pet nozzle, combination and crevice tools
Dock	Direct wall plug charger	All-in-One Tower with automatic bin cleanout and accessory storage

Ownership

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Ownership specifications. Middle column is Shark Cordless Pro with Clean Sense IQ, right column is LG CordZero All-in-One Auto Empty.
Warranty	5 years (wins this row: higher)	2 years (10 years on smart inverter motor)
Bagless	Yes	Yes (with Kompressor lever)

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

Shark Cordless Pro with Clean Sense IQ source LG CordZero All-in-One Auto Empty source

Which one should you buy

Pick this one if

Shark Cordless Pro with Clean Sense IQ

Mid-tier cordless vacuum with Clean Sense IQ, PowerFins Plus, and Odor Neutralizer technology.

Clean Sense IQ auto-adjusts power based on dirt detection
PowerFins Plus continuous floor contact pickup
Built-in odor neutralizer cartridge in floorhead

What you give up

No wall mount included in basic trim
Battery is non-swappable on base package

Full Shark Cordless Pro with Clean Sense IQ specs →

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 →

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: Self-cleaning brushroll with PowerFins vs Anti-tangle universal power drive nozzle
Floor types: Hardwood, laminate, carpets vs Hardwood, tile, carpet, upholstery

Big homes

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

For big homes, buy the Shark Cordless Pro with Clean Sense IQ.

Leads 2 of 3 rankable big homes specs; LG CordZero All-in-One Auto Empty takes 1.
Bin capacity: 0.65 L vs 0.44 L
Charge time: ~3 hours vs ~3.5 hours
It is also $400 cheaper.

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 7.2 lb
Noise: ~76–80 dB vs ~78–82 dB
Shark Cordless Pro with Clean Sense IQ is $400 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.

Shark Cordless Pro with Clean Sense IQ spec sheet LG CordZero All-in-One Auto Empty spec sheet

Manufacturer pages: Shark Cordless Pro with Clean Sense IQ ↗ · LG CordZero All-in-One Auto Empty ↗

Common questions

Which is cheaper, the Shark Cordless Pro with Clean Sense IQ or the LG CordZero All-in-One Auto Empty?

Shark Cordless Pro with Clean Sense IQ costs $400 less at list price.

What is the biggest catch with the Shark Cordless Pro with Clean Sense IQ or LG CordZero All-in-One Auto Empty?

Shark Cordless Pro with Clean Sense IQ has this deal-breaker: over 7 lb (3.2 kg). Tiring on stairs and above shoulder height.

Which is better for pets & carpet, the Shark Cordless Pro with Clean Sense IQ or the LG CordZero All-in-One Auto Empty?

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

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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