Updated September 30, 2026 · SmartHomeCue Editorial Team
Buture vs Shark Australia
What sets them apart
| Compare | Buture ReviewVisitVisit |  Shark Australia |
|---|---|---|
| Reference models | Buture VC90, Buture BP20, Buture X9, Buture JR700 Blue | Shark Navigator Robot Vacuum Clean and Empty System (RV2110AE), Shark PowerDetect ELITE Cordless Auto-Empty System (IP3268), Shark PowerDetect Cordless Stick Vacuum (IP1251), Shark EveryMess 3-in-1 Wet Vac, Dry Vac and Stain System (VX101) |
| Entry price | €96.95 | A$79.99 |
| Flagship price | €236.95 | A$1,199.99 |
| Runtime | 60 | 70Higher |
| Markets | AT, BA, BE, BG, CA, CH, CZ, DE, DK, EE, ES, FI, FR, GB, GR, HR, HU, IE, IS, IT, JP, LI, LT, LU, LV, MC, MT, NL, NO, PL, PT, RO, RS, SE, SI, SK, US | AU |
| Self-empty dock | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Dust bin capacity (ml) | 1,500 | Not confirmed |
| Warranty | 3 years | Not confirmed |
Same on both: Spare parts shop (Yes).
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Key differences
- Runtime is higher at Shark Australia: 70 vs 60.
- Support channels: only Buture offers Email.
- Buture is available in 36 more countries.
- Products: only Shark Australia offers Robot vacuum, Upright, Wet dry.
- Markets: only Buture offers AT, BA, BE.
- Markets: only Shark Australia offers AU.
Our verdict on each
Buture
Buture suits households after a cordless stick or handheld vacuum at entry and flagship prices of €96.95 and €236.95, with runtime of 60 minutes and a 3 years warranty behind it. The trade-off is scope rather than price: the range covers stick and handheld only, so buyers wanting a robot or wet-dry machine should look...
Shark Australia
Shark Australia suits households that want floor care covered end to end, from a robot vacuum with a self empty dock through stick, upright, wet-dry and handheld models, sold in Australia. The cordless range reaches AUD 1,199.99 at the top, so budget for the flagship if self-empty convenience matters.
Score breakdown
| Area | Buture | Shark Australia |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | 9.6HigherEntry at €96.95 and flagship at €236.95, with the flagship price ranked 10 among 66 brands. | 9.3Vacuums open at AUD 79.99 and purifiers at AUD 199.99, which is where the cost score of 9.3 comes from. |
| Offer | 9.0Runtime of 60 minutes, a 1,500 ml bin, 3 years of warranty and a spare parts shop. | 9.0Format coverage of robot vacuum, stick and upright carries the offer score of 9. |
| Trust | 8.5The 3 years warranty helps, but support runs on email and help centre only, with no phone or chat route. | Not confirmed |
Licences and countries
| Country | Buture | Shark Australia |
|---|---|---|
| Headquarters | United States | Not confirmed |
Available in 1 country for both. Additional countries for Buture: 36.
Where they rank in our lists
| Ranking | Buture | Shark Australia |
|---|---|---|
| Cordless vacuums | 4 of 38 | 14 of 38 |
Which one suits you
Pick Buture if cost matter most.
Pick Shark Australia if runtime matter most.
Sources behind this comparison
Buture
- ibuture.com: 13 facts, checked September 30, 2026
Shark Australia
- sharkninja.com.au: 9 facts, checked September 30, 2026
Every fact side by side
| Fact | Buture | Shark Australia |
|---|---|---|
| Products | Stick, Handheld | Robot vacuum, Stick, Upright, Wet dry, HandheldCovers more |
| Legal entity | PUTURE CO.LTD. | Not confirmed |
| Headquarters | United States | Not confirmed |
| Founded | 2015 | Not confirmed |
| Support channels | Email, Help centreCovers more | Help centre |
Air treatment
| Fact | Buture | Shark Australia |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | Not confirmed | A$199.99 |
| Room size (m²) | Not confirmed | 23 to 130 |
| Filter types | Not confirmed | Hepa h13 |
| Filter change interval | Not confirmed | 60 months |
Where each stands against the rest
| Fact | Buture | Shark Australia | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Runtime | 60below the median | 70below the median | 120 |
| Dust bin capacity (ml) | 1,500above the median | Not confirmed | 700 |
| Warranty | 3 yearshighest quarter | Not confirmed | 2 years |
Median across 66 listed brands.
Pros and cons
Buture
Pros
- Runtime of 60 minutes on a charge covers a full clean of a flat or a medium sized home in a single pass.
- The 1,500 ml bin is large enough that a full runtime is usable without stopping mid clean to empty it.
- A 3 years warranty is a long commitment on a machine bought outright, more cover than most buyers budget around.
Cons
- The Buture range is stick and handheld only, while Hoover, Ewbank and Daewoo Electricals also list robot vacuums, uprights and wet-dry machines.
- Support runs on email and help centre only, so anyone who wants to speak to a person is left with written replies.
- The reference models, Buture VC90, Buture BP20, Buture X9, Buture JR700 Blue, top out in stick and handheld form, so there is no robot or wet-dry flagship to move up to.
Shark Australia
Pros
- Robot vacuums carry a self empty dock, so the Shark Navigator robot vacuum and the Shark PowerDetect ELITE cordless empty their own bins.
- Cordless runtime reaches 70 minutes, enough to finish a large Australian home without stopping partway for a top-up.
- A spare parts shop sits alongside the range, so filters, brushes and batteries can be replaced without a service visit.
Cons
- Support runs on help centre only, so there is no phone line or live chat route listed for a machine that misbehaves.
- Availability is limited to AU, so anyone outside Australia has to look at a different brand for floor care.
- The spread between AUD 79.99 and AUD 1,199.99 is wide, so the auto-empty cordless flagship is a serious outlay for a single machine.
Who each suits
Buture
Who it suits
- Buyers who want a single cordless stick or handheld machine and can work with a 1,500 ml bin instead of a docking base.
- Homeowners and renters who want 60 minutes of runtime and 3 years of cover on a purchase priced at €96.95.
- Shoppers inside AT, BA and BE who are comfortable with support by email and help centre.
Who should look elsewhere
- Robot vacuum buyers: Hoover, Ewbank and Daewoo Electricals list robot vacuums that navigate and clean on their own, while the Buture range is stick and handheld only.
- Anyone after an upright or wet-dry machine: Ewbank lists robot vacuum, stick and upright and Daewoo Electricals lists robot vacuum, stick and upright, formats the Buture range does not cover.
Shark Australia
Who it suits
- Australian households that want robots, sticks, uprights, wet and dry pickups and handheld machines from the same maker.
- Owners who would rather have a robot that empties itself and a spare parts shop to handle repairs later.
- Buyers combining floor care with an air purifier for rooms of 23 to 130 square metres.
Who should look elsewhere
- Readers outside AU, who should check Ewbank or Philips for a brand stocked closer to home.
- Shoppers who want a robot and wet-dry specialist rather than a full catalogue: Philips lists robot vacuum and wet dry only.
- Buyers wanting live phone or chat help, since support runs on help centre alone.
Current offers
Buture
Current offer
Discount code
New customer coupon: 10% off first purchase: 10% off first purchase
Subscribe to the Buture newsletter; new customer coupon
Source, checked September 30, 2026
Country by country
| Country | Buture | Shark Australia |
|---|---|---|
| Austria | Yes | No |
| Belgium | Yes | No |
| Bulgaria | Yes | No |
| Canada | Yes | No |
| Croatia | Yes | No |
| Czechia | Yes | No |
| Denmark | Yes | No |
| Estonia | Yes | No |
8 of 37 countries where either is available.
Questions about each
Buture
How much does a Buture vacuum cost?+
Buture's cordless range has two published price ends. The entry machine is priced at €96.95 and the Buture flagship at €236.95. Both figures are the price of the vacuum itself, so a buyer is weighing a single purchase outlay rather than a plan that renews each year. Across the 66 brands ranked on flagship price, that figure sits near the front.
What types of vacuum does Buture sell, and which models are listed?+
The Buture range is stick and handheld only, meaning cordless sticks and handhelds. The reference models are Buture VC90, Buture BP20, Buture X9, Buture JR700 Blue. Hoover, Ewbank and Daewoo Electricals all list robot vacuums as well, so a shopper who wants a machine that drives itself will not find that format in the Buture line.
Shark Australia
How much do Shark Australia vacuums cost?+
The vacuum range opens at AUD 79.99 for the cheaper stick and handheld machines, and the cordless range reaches AUD 1,199.99 with the auto-empty flagship. Both are purchase prices rather than a recurring plan fee, so the figure at the start is the figure you pay. That spread lets you start small or fill a whole floor-care set at once.
What types of machines does Shark Australia sell?+
The catalogue runs to robot vacuum, stick and upright, so the same maker covers robot cleaning, stick floors, uprights, wet and dry pickup and handheld jobs. Air purifiers sit alongside the floor care rather than in place of it. Named models include the Shark Navigator robot vacuum, the Shark PowerDetect cordless stick vacuum and the Shark EveryMess wet vac.