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Shark Black Friday deals 2026: the vacuum prices worth waiting for
Short answer: the Shark PowerDetect Speed at £319.99 is already a strong price, matching the record low for some colours, so it's fine to buy now. For most other Shark cordless and upright vacuums, last year's Black Friday prices were lower than what's on offer today, so wait until late November if you can.
We update this page as prices move. These prices were checked between 15 and 17 October 2026.
Shark PowerDetect Speed cordless vacuum (with auto-empty dock)
£200 off. A record-low price for two of its colourways. The dock empties the bin for you.
Shark PowerPro Pet cordless stick vacuum
A good price, but the PowerPro dropped to about £160 at Black Friday last year.
Shark steam mop
£25 off a cheap way to clean hard floors without chemicals.
Shark prices to aim for this Black Friday
These are the prices Shark vacuums hit around last year's Black Friday sales. If you see one at or below this figure, it's a genuinely good deal.
- Shark PowerDetect Cordless Pet (IP3251UKT): £314 (180-day average around £381)
- Shark Stratos Deluxe Pet Pro upright (IZ420UKT): £241
- Shark Classic upright (NV602UK): £116 (180-day average around £146)
- Shark Deluxe WandVac 2.0 handheld (WV270UKDB): £100
- Shark PowerPro cordless: around £160
Which Shark vacuum should you buy?
Cordless or upright? Cordless stick vacuums are lighter and quicker for everyday tidying, and most double as a handheld for stairs and the car. Corded uprights cost less for the same suction and never run out of battery, which suits a big house with lots of carpet.
Is the auto-empty dock worth it? If you have pets or allergies, yes: it empties the bin into a sealed bag, so you're not tipping dust out by hand. Otherwise it's a nice-to-have, and models without the dock are usually £50 to £100 cheaper.
PowerDetect vs PowerPro: PowerDetect models sense dirt and adjust suction automatically, which helps battery life. PowerPro models are simpler and cheaper. For most homes, a discounted PowerPro is the better value.
When do Shark prices drop?
Black Friday 2026 is on Friday 27 November. Shark usually starts cutting prices in the week before, and Amazon, Argos, Currys and Shark's own website tend to match each other quickly. Shark's own site sometimes adds free extra tools or a longer warranty, so check it before you buy elsewhere.
Is it worth waiting for Black Friday for a Shark vacuum?
Usually yes for cordless models, which see the biggest cuts. The exception is the PowerDetect Speed, which is already at a record-low price.
Are Shark's Black Friday discounts real?
Partly. Shark's full prices are high, so "£200 off" sounds bigger than it is. Compare against the target prices above, not the "was" price.
Shark or Dyson?
Shark usually gives you more features for the money. Dyson tends to have stronger suction and better filtration at a much higher price. We'll cover this properly in our Dyson Black Friday guide.
See also our Ninja Black Friday deals 2026 and Black Friday 2026: what to buy now and what to wait for.