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Shark Rotator ZU102 and NV752 vs. DETECT LA492

Updated: Mar 23, 2025

In the lineup, Shark has upgraded classic Rotator uprights with a different design but for the same price. Let's talk about the difference

Upright Shark Vacuums ZU102 Rotator vs. Detect LA492 vs. NV752 Rotator

Specs ZU102 Rotator Pet Shark DETECT Lift-Away LA492 Shark NV752 Rotator
Price $229.99 $249.99 $249.99
Specs
Dust capacity (quarts/ml) 3.06/2,900 0.74/700 0.88/830
Wattage 1,150 960 1,150
Cord length (ft) 30 30 25
Product weight (lbs/kg) 15.18/6.8 13.12/5.95 15.95/6.98
Cleaning mechanics
Anti-Allergen Complete Seal yes yes yes
Filter type Washable HEPA + Foam and Felt Filters Washable HEPA + Foam and Felt Filters Washable HEPA + Foam Filters
Brushroll technology PowerFins HairPro PowerFins Detect Standard
Self-Cleaning Brushroll yes yes no
Powered Lift-Away yes yes yes
LED yes yes no
Smart features
Floor Detect no yes no
Direction Detect no yes no
Package
Crevice Tool yes yes yes
Pet Multi-Tool yes yes -
Dust Brush - yes -
Upholstery Tool - - yes
Pet Power Brush - - yes
Odor Neutralizer yes yes no

The three have the same cleaning mechanics, sealed filtration, and Powered Lift-Away for above-the-floor cleaning.

The differences are: the cleaning brushroll system, power, dust cup size, accessory kit, and smart floor detection.

Let's talk about the vacuum made for pet owners:

The most powerful

The ZU102 Rotator is made for deep carpet cleaning and pet owners since its brushroll resists hair tangles and the vacuum has a large duct cup.

Lots of power makes the cleaner great for carpeted surfaces, and the PowerFins HairPro roller catches even large debris on hard floors.

the most powerful, the largest dust cup, the newer brushroll that doesn't requier maintanance

The smartest

The LA492 is smarter but unlike the ZU102 is not as powerful.

The vacuum is great for carpets and hard floors, it adjusts suction on carpet automatically so you don't have to switch between the modes.

It is also the most lightweight and has a smaller dust cup.

Smart, lightweight, neutralizes odors

Also good

The Rotator is a classic upright vacuum with a standard brush that requires more maintenance, especially for removing tangled hair.

The vacuum has more power than the Detect but has a smaller dustcup than the ZU102. 

With the old brushroll system and smaller dustbin, the NV752 is a buy when it's on sale. For now, it has about the same price as the other two.


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