Shark: 3 DOE certified models
Shark has 3 air purifier basic models certified to DOE as of 2026-11-03, rated smoke CADR 112 to 231 cfm. How their efficiency compares with their DOE class is below.
Key findings
- Highest certified smoke CADR among its air purifiers: Shark HP362 MP and Shark HP365CO tie at 231 cfm.
Source: DOE Compliance Certification Database (air purifiers), data as of 2026-11-03.
Air purifiers
| # | Photo | Model | Labels | Smoke CADR, cfm | Room size | PM2.5 CADR | CADR/W | Brands |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | SharkHP362 MP |
| 231cfm, 358 sq ft | 358 sq ft | 233 | 4.6 | 1 | |
| 2 | SharkHP365CO |
| 231cfm, 358 sq ft | 358 sq ft | 236 | 4.5 | 1 | |
| 3 | SharkHP160 |
| 112cfm, 174 sq ft | 174 sq ft | 112 | 3.9 | 1 |
How efficient are Shark air purifiers?
Of the 3 Shark air purifiers, none files a higher CADR/W than the class median: 3 fall below it.
| DOE class | Shark models | Above median | Class median | Best Shark |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air purifiers, PM2.5 CADR 150+ cfm (140) | 2 | 0 | CADR/W 5.5 | HP362 MP CADR/W 4.6 |
| Air purifiers, PM2.5 CADR 100 to 149 cfm (66) | 1 | 0 | CADR/W 4.65 | HP160 CADR/W 3.9 |
A higher CADR/W means more clean air per watt.
Who makes Shark air purifiers?
DOE's database has no manufacturer field, so the evidence is whose model number each unit is filed under and which other brands file the same unit.
None of the 3 Shark basic models is filed by another brand as of 2026-11-03, and none uses another company's model number. DOE's records tie them to Shark alone.
How much does a Shark air purifier cost to run?
DOE's annual energy figures for the 3 Shark air purifiers that file one run from 169 to 308 kWh a year: about $30.69 to $55.93 a year. The lowest is Shark HP160 (112 cfm, CADR/W 3.9) and the highest Shark HP365CO (231 cfm, CADR/W 4.5).
At 18.16¢ per kWh, the US average residential price for August 2026 (EIA Electric Power Monthly, table 5.6.A). Worked out from the certified figures.
Questions about Shark
- Is Shark a good air purifier brand?
- How its 3 air purifiers compare on efficiency with their DOE class is above. All 3 are filed under Shark alone. We don't test reliability, noise or build quality, so we can't rank brands on those. How we compare models.
- What room size are Shark air purifiers rated for?
- DOE's effective room size for its 3 rated models is 174 to 358 sq ft, from a certified smoke CADR 112 to 231 cfm. CADR and room size.
- Which Shark air purifier is the most efficient for its size?
- Shark HP160, at CADR/W 3.9: higher than 24 of the 66 in its DOE class (air purifiers, PM2.5 CADR 100 to 149 cfm). At the other end is Shark HP365CO, at CADR/W 4.5, higher than 38 of the 140 in its class.