SharkNinja
Small appliances · Last assessed 6/9/2026
Score breakdown
Why this grade
SharkNinja sells parts/accessories through its official parts-support site and a broad aftermarket; iFixit covers Shark uprights and robot models (e.g., ION R75). Designs are marketed as modular with tool-free filter/brush access for routine maintenance. However repairability is dragged down by documented tamper-resistant/special fasteners that block deeper access (iFixit Answers), uneven official schematic coverage, and heavy use of brand- and series-specific parts that limit cross-compatibility. Parts pricing is more reasonable than Dyson. Corded/upright units have no software locks; robot models are app-dependent but not parts-paired. Equal-weighted avg ~71.
Methodology & version
Five dimensions — parts availability, schematic access, repairability, OEM pricing, and software freedom — are scored 0–100 and weighted equally; the letter grade is the average (A 90–100, B 80–89, C 70–79, D 60–69, F below 60). This assessment is current as of 6/9/2026 and cites its sources below. It covers the Small appliances category and is not a claim about every device the maker ships.