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Shark PowerDetect AZ4002 vs Kenmore BU1018

A sourced, side-by-side comparison. Kenmore BU1018 is cheaper at $369.99. Every spec and price links to its source.

Which is better: the Shark PowerDetect AZ4002 or Kenmore BU1018?

The Shark PowerDetect AZ4002 wins 1 of the 1 specs we compare head to head; the other wins 0. The Kenmore BU1018 is the cheaper at $369.99. Get the Shark PowerDetect AZ4002 for the stronger spec sheet, the Kenmore BU1018 to spend less.

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Full spec sheet

✓ marks the stronger figure where "more" — or "less", for price and weight — is unambiguously better.

Spec Shark PowerDetect AZ4002 Kenmore BU1018
US price $599.99 $369.99
BrandSharkKenmore
Released2024—
Configuration bagless bagged
Filtration type sealed-HEPA sealed-HEPA
Cleaning path width (in) — 14
Dirt capacity liters — —
Cord length (ft) — 30
Input power watts 1416 —
Weight (lb) 17.57 19
Height adjustment — manual
Lift away Yes No
Swivel steering — —
Warranty years 5 1

Sources — Shark PowerDetect AZ4002: sharkninja.com (verified 2026-10-20). Kenmore BU1018: kenmorefloorcare.com (verified 2026-10-20).

What's the difference between the Shark PowerDetect AZ4002 and Kenmore BU1018?

Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (4 of 11). Matching specs are omitted.

  • Configuration: Shark PowerDetect AZ4002 bagless vs Kenmore BU1018 bagged
  • Weight (lb): Shark PowerDetect AZ4002 17.57 vs Kenmore BU1018 19
  • Lift away: Shark PowerDetect AZ4002 true vs Kenmore BU1018 false
  • Warranty years: Shark PowerDetect AZ4002 5 vs Kenmore BU1018 1

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