Shark Anti Hair Wrap Upright Vacuum Cleaner with Lift-Away NZ691UK

The standout feature of the NZ691UK isn't the suction — it's the Anti Hair Wrap technology, which actively removes hair from the brush roll as it spins rather than letting it tangle and choke the motor. If you've ever had to kneel on the floor with scissors cutting matted hair off a brush roll, you'll understand exactly why this matters. The Lift-Away function adds genuine flexibility, letting you detach the canister and use it as a handheld unit for stairs, upholstery, and car interiors — not a gimmick here, but a legitimately useful second mode.

Who Is This For?

This vacuum suits households with pets or long-haired occupants where hair accumulation is a weekly battle, particularly those who want one machine to handle hard floors, carpets, and above-floor cleaning without buying separate tools. It's a corded upright, so if your priority is cable-free convenience around a large home, you'd be better served looking at our best cordless vacuum deals instead.

What Buyers Say

Owners consistently praise the Anti Hair Wrap claim as genuinely delivered — most report the brush roll staying clear after months of use, which is rare praise for a vacuum. Suction on carpet is rated highly, and the Lift-Away mode gets strong marks for ease of use. The most recurring complaint is weight: at around 7.6kg, it's heavier than many rivals, and some users find it tiring on stairs despite the detachable canister. The dust cup capacity is also on the smaller side, requiring more frequent emptying in larger homes.

The Deal

At £149.99 against a listed was-price of £249.99, the saving is £100 — a 40% reduction. This product is newly tracked on our site, so we can't yet verify how often it has sold at the full £249.99, which is worth bearing in mind. That said, £149.99 is a competitive price for a corded upright with this feature set — check our best Shark deals for broader context. If the price history confirms this level over time, it's a genuinely solid buy — for now, it's promising but trust it provisionally.