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  1. Table of Contents
  2. Top
  3. Main Differences
  4. Design
    1. Build Quality
    2. User Maintenance
    3. Recurring Cost
    4. Storing
    5. Dirt Compartment
    6. In The Box
    7. Range
    8. Portability
    9. Battery
    10. Quality Of Life Features
    11. Tools And Brushes
    12. Alternative Configuration
  5. Performance
    1. Bare Floor Performance (Hardwood, Laminate, Tiles)
    2. Low-Pile Carpet Performance
    3. High-Pile Carpet Performance
    4. Pet Hair Floor Performance
    5. Suction
    6. Noise
    7. Maneuverability
    8. Pet Hair Furniture Performance
    9. Air Quality
    10. Cracks
    11. Stains
    12. Water
  6. Automation
    1. Physical Automation
    2. Companion App Automation
  7. Comments

Shark ION P50 Cord-Free Powered Lift-Away vs Shark ION F80 Cord-Free MultiFLEX

Side-by-Side Comparison

Products

Shark ION P50 Cord-Free Powered Lift-Away
Shark ION F80 Cord-Free MultiFLEX

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Shark ION P50 Cord-Free Powered Lift-Away Picture
Shark ION F80 Cord-Free MultiFLEX Picture

Variants

  • ION P50 Cord-Free Powered Lift-Away (IC160)
  • ION P50 Cord-Free Powered Lift-Away (IC162)
  • IF285 (Blue)
  • UF280 (Blue)
  • IF281 (Gold)
  • IF282 (Gold)

Our Verdict

Shark ION P50 Cord-Free Powered Lift-Away

Shark ION F80 Cord-Free MultiFLEX

The Shark ION P50 Cord-Free Powered Lift-Away and the Shark ION F80 Cord-Free MultiFLEX suit different uses, which makes sense given their differing designs. The upright/handheld P50 is more effective when it comes to sucking up debris on carpets, particularly large debris and pet hair. The P50's recurring costs are also lower, and it comes with a larger dirt compartment. On the other hand, the stick/handheld F80 is much lighter and is a bit easier to bring into compact spaces thanks to its flexible wand. The F80 also comes with an additional battery in the box, which can lengthen its overall runtime.

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Main Differences for
Bare Floor

Threshold 

0.10

Bare Floor 

7.7
8.0

Bare Floor Performance (Hardwood, Laminate, Tiles) 
 

8.2
9.9

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Design

Build Quality 
 

7.0
7.0

Vacuum Type 
 

Upright/Handheld
Stick/Handheld

Build Quality Picture  

Shark ION P50 Cord-Free Powered Lift-Away Build Quality Picture
Shark ION F80 Cord-Free MultiFLEX Build Quality Picture
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User Maintenance 
 

6.0
6.5

Maintenance Picture  

Shark ION P50 Cord-Free Powered Lift-Away Maintenance Picture
Shark ION F80 Cord-Free MultiFLEX Maintenance Picture

Brushroll Cleaning Video  

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Recurring Cost 
 

8.5
9.0

Recurring Cost Picture  

Shark ION P50 Cord-Free Powered Lift-Away Recurring Cost Picture
Shark ION F80 Cord-Free MultiFLEX Recurring Cost Picture

Bag Part Number  

No bag
No bag

Filter Part Number  

XFFK160
XPREMF100/ XPSTMF100

HEPA Filter Part Number  

XHEPA160
No HEPA Filter
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Storing 
 

6.3
6.5

Storing Picture  

Shark ION P50 Cord-Free Powered Lift-Away Storing Picture
Shark ION F80 Cord-Free MultiFLEX Storing Picture

Height 
 

45.28" (115.0 cm)
28.54" (72.5 cm)

Width 
 

10.24" (26.0 cm)
10.24" (26.0 cm)

Depth 
 

11.02" (28.0 cm)
10.83" (27.5 cm)

Cord Storing 
 

Not Needed
Not Needed

On-Board Tool Storage 
 

No
No

Vacuum Rack/Station 
 

No
No
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Dirt Compartment 
 

7.5
6.6

Dirt Compartment Picture  

Shark ION P50 Cord-Free Powered Lift-Away Dirt Compartment Picture
Shark ION F80 Cord-Free MultiFLEX Dirt Compartment Picture

Bagless 
 

Yes
Yes

Volume 
 

0.16 gal (0.60 L)
0.07 gal (0.28 L)

Full Indicator 
 

Yes
Yes

Bag Included 
 

No Bag Needed
No Bag Needed
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In The Box 
 

In The Box Picture  

Shark ION P50 Cord-Free Powered Lift-Away In The Box Picture
Shark ION F80 Cord-Free MultiFLEX In The Box Picture
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Range 
 

10
10

Cordless 
 

Yes
Yes

Cord Length 
 

N/A
N/A

Hose Length 
 

3.38 ft (1.03 m)
N/A

Minimum Wand Length 
 

1.08 ft (0.33 m)
1.15 ft (0.35 m)

Maximum Wand Length 
 

3.35 ft (1.02 m)
3.41 ft (1.04 m)

Total Range 
 

N/A
N/A
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Portability 
 

7.3
7.7

Total Weight 
 

12.13 lbs (5.50 kg)
8.38 lbs (3.80 kg)

Weight In Hand 
 

3.31 lbs (1.50 kg)
3.70 lbs (1.68 kg)

Carrying handle 
 

Yes
Yes
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Battery 
 

8.0
7.2

Minimum Battery Life 
 

23 min
25 min

Maximum Battery Life 
 

57 min
77 min

Recharge Time 
 

198 min
420 min

Recharge Dock 
 

Yes
No

Battery Life Indicator 
 

Yes
Yes

Removable Batteries 
 

Yes
Yes
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Quality Of Life Features 
 

Picture Of Controls  

Shark ION P50 Cord-Free Powered Lift-Away Picture Of Controls
Shark ION F80 Cord-Free MultiFLEX Picture Of Controls

Rotating Head 
 

Yes
Yes

Power Adjustment 
 

Yes
Yes

Self-Propelled 
 

No
No

Headlights 
 

Yes
Yes

Easy On/Off 
 

Yes
Yes

Head Surface Type Adjustment 
 

None
None
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Tools And Brushes 
 

Tools And Brush Picture  

Shark ION P50 Cord-Free Powered Lift-Away Tools And Brush Picture
Shark ION F80 Cord-Free MultiFLEX Tools And Brush Picture

Brushroll 
 

Yes
Yes

Brushroll On/Off 
 

No
No

Removable Brushroll 
 

No
No

Turbo Brush 
 

No
No

Crevice Tool 
 

Yes
Yes

Upholstery Tool 
 

Yes
Yes

Soft Bristle Brush 
 

Yes
No

Hard Bristle Brush 
 

Yes
No

Extension Wand 
 

Yes
Yes

Ceiling Fan Tool 
 

No
No

Pet Grooming Tool 
 

No
No
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Alternative Configuration 
 

Alternative Configuration Photo 1  

Shark ION P50 Cord-Free Powered Lift-Away Alternative Configuration Photo 1
Shark ION F80 Cord-Free MultiFLEX Alternative Configuration Photo 1

Alternative Configuration Photo 2  

Shark ION P50 Cord-Free Powered Lift-Away Alternative Configuration Photo 2
Shark ION F80 Cord-Free MultiFLEX Alternative Configuration Photo 2

Blower Mode 
 

No
No
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Performance

Bare Floor Performance (Hardwood, Laminate, Tiles) 
 

8.2
9.9

Setting Used  

"ION POWER", Mode "FLOOR"
"ION POWER", Mode "FLOOR"

Bare Floor Large Debris Graph  

Shark ION P50 Cord-Free Powered Lift-Away Bare Floor Large Debris Graph
Shark ION F80 Cord-Free MultiFLEX Bare Floor Large Debris Graph

Large Debris at 0 gal (0L)  

91%
99%

Large Debris at 0.07 gal (0.25L)  

99%
100%

Large Debris at 0.2 gal (0.75L)  

N/A
N/A

Large Debris at 0.4 gal (1.5L)  

N/A
N/A

Large Debris at 0.8 gal (3L)  

N/A
N/A

Large Debris at 1.6 gal (6L)  

N/A
N/A

Bare Floor Small Debris Graph  

Shark ION P50 Cord-Free Powered Lift-Away Bare Floor Small Debris Graph
Shark ION F80 Cord-Free MultiFLEX Bare Floor Small Debris Graph

Small Debris at 0 gal (0L)  

97%
100%

Small Debris at 0.07 gal (0.25L)  

93%
100%

Small Debris at 0.2 gal (0.75L)  

N/A
N/A

Small Debris at 0.4 gal (1.5L)  

N/A
N/A

Small Debris at 0.8 gal (3L)  

N/A
N/A

Small Debris at 1.6 gal (6L)  

N/A
N/A
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Low-Pile Carpet Performance 
 

8.1
7.4

Setting Used  

"ION BOOST", Mode "CARPET"
"ION BOOST", Mode "CARPET"

Low Carpet Large Debris Graph  

Shark ION P50 Cord-Free Powered Lift-Away Low Carpet Large Debris Graph
Shark ION F80 Cord-Free MultiFLEX Low Carpet Large Debris Graph

Large Debris at 0 gal (0L)  

91%
77%

Large Debris at 0.07 gal (0.25L)  

88%
75%

Large Debris at 0.2 gal (0.75L)  

N/A
N/A

Large Debris at 0.4 gal (1.5L)  

N/A
N/A

Large Debris at 0.8 gal (3L)  

N/A
N/A

Large Debris at 1.6 gal (6L)  

N/A
N/A

Low Carpet Small Debris Graph  

Shark ION P50 Cord-Free Powered Lift-Away Low Carpet Small Debris Graph
Shark ION F80 Cord-Free MultiFLEX Low Carpet Small Debris Graph

Small Debris at 0 gal (0L)  

66%
68%

Small Debris at 0.07 gal (0.25L)  

63%
61%

Small Debris at 0.2 gal (0.75L)  

N/A
N/A

Small Debris at 0.4 gal (1.5L)  

N/A
N/A

Small Debris at 0.8 gal (3L)  

N/A
N/A

Small Debris at 1.6 gal (6L)  

N/A
N/A
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High-Pile Carpet Performance 
 

7.9
7.5

Setting Used  

"ION BOOST", Mode "CARPET"
"ION BOOST", Mode "CARPET"

High Carpet Large Debris Graph  

Shark ION P50 Cord-Free Powered Lift-Away High Carpet Large Debris Graph
Shark ION F80 Cord-Free MultiFLEX High Carpet Large Debris Graph

Large Debris at 0 gal (0L)  

85%
66%

Large Debris at 0.07 gal (0.25L)  

83%
60%

Large Debris at 0.2 gal (0.75L)  

N/A
N/A

Large Debris at 0.4 gal (1.5L)  

N/A
N/A

Large Debris at 0.8 gal (3L)  

N/A
N/A

Large Debris at 1.6 gal (6L)  

N/A
N/A

High Carpet Small Debris Graph  

Shark ION P50 Cord-Free Powered Lift-Away High Carpet Small Debris Graph
Shark ION F80 Cord-Free MultiFLEX High Carpet Small Debris Graph

Small Debris at 0 gal (0L)  

47%
58%

Small Debris at 0.07 gal (0.25L)  

43%
45%

Small Debris at 0.2 gal (0.75L)  

N/A
N/A

Small Debris at 0.4 gal (1.5L)  

N/A
N/A

Small Debris at 0.8 gal (3L)  

N/A
N/A

Small Debris at 1.6 gal (6L)  

N/A
N/A
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Pet Hair Floor Performance 
 

9.6
8.6

Pet Hair Graph  

Shark ION P50 Cord-Free Powered Lift-Away Pet Hair Graph
Shark ION F80 Cord-Free MultiFLEX Pet Hair Graph

Bare Floor 
 

96%
96%

Low-Pile Carpet 
 

100%
80%

High-Pile Carpet 
 

97%
92%

Suction 
 

5.6
5.3

Suction Video  

Maximum Suction 
 

2.0 inH₂O (0.49 kPa)
2.1 inH₂O (0.52 kPa)

Setting Used For Maximum  

"ION BOOST", Mode "FLOOR"
"ION BOOST", Mode "CARPET"

Normal Suction 
 

1.6 inH₂O (0.40 kPa)
1.0 inH₂O (0.24 kPa)

Setting Used For Normal  

"ION POWER", Mode "FLOOR"
Mode "FLOOR"

Hose Diameter 
 

1.3" (3.2 cm)
1.4" (3.5 cm)

Noise 
 

8.6
8.5

Noise Video 
 

Bare Floor 
 

68.5 dBA
69.8 dBA

Low-Pile Carpet 
 

71.1 dBA
75.2 dBA

Maneuverability 
 

7.5
8.0

Maneuverability Video  

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Pet Hair Furniture Performance 
 

9.0
7.5

Sofa Pickup Video  

Sofa Pickup Post Test  

Shark ION P50 Cord-Free Powered Lift-Away Sofa Pickup Post Test
Shark ION F80 Cord-Free MultiFLEX Sofa Pickup Post Test

Air Quality 
 

Sealing Quality Video  

Anti-Allergy Filter (HEPA) 
 

Yes
No

Cracks 
 

7.5
7.0

Cracks Video  

Wood Cracks Post Test  

Shark ION P50 Cord-Free Powered Lift-Away Wood Cracks Post Test
Shark ION F80 Cord-Free MultiFLEX Wood Cracks Post Test

Stains 
 

3.0
1.0

Stain Video  

Stain Pickup Post Test  

Shark ION P50 Cord-Free Powered Lift-Away Stain Pickup Post Test
Shark ION F80 Cord-Free MultiFLEX Stain Pickup Post Test

Water 
 

0.0
0.0

Wet Compatible 
 

No
No

Water Video  

Water Pickup Post Test  

Shark ION P50 Cord-Free Powered Lift-Away Water Pickup Post Test
Shark ION F80 Cord-Free MultiFLEX Water Pickup Post Test
Automation

Physical Automation 
 

0.0
0.0

Automatic Recharging 
 

No
No

Automatic Bag Emptying 
 

No
No

Pathing Algorithm 
 

No Pathing Algorithm
No Pathing Algorithm

Physical Boundary Markers 
 

No
No

Scheduled Start Buttons 
 

No
No

Cycle Control Buttons 
 

No
No

Navigation Control Buttons 
 

No
No
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Companion App Automation 
 

0.0
0.0

Companion App Screen Grabs  

Shark ION P50 Cord-Free Powered Lift-Away Companion App Screen Grabs
Shark ION F80 Cord-Free MultiFLEX Companion App Screen Grabs

App Name 
 

No App
No App

iOS Availability 
 

No
No

Android Availability 
 

No
No

Software Boundary Markers (No Go Zones) 
 

No
No

App Scheduled Start 
 

No
No

App Cycle Control 
 

No
No

Navigation Control within App 
 

No
No

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