Shark NV680 pre-filter
The Shark NV680 takes the Shark Pre-Motor Filter Kit for NV800/NZ801/NV680 (XFF680) (part XFF680) as its pre-filter; replace it every 12 months; Australian sellers list it from A$24.00 as of 1 August 2026. Fitment confirmed against the manufacturer's compatibility list.
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Shark NV680
Stick vacuum · Rotator
Takes this filter
Pre-Motor Filter Kit for NV800/NZ801/NV680 (XFF680)
XFF680
The right pre-filter for NV680
Shark Pre-Motor Filter Kit for NV800/NZ801/NV680 (XFF680)
- Replace every 12 months
- Fresh-air filter
- Fits 3 models
Shark's genuine XFF680 for the NV680, NV800, NZ801: the foam and felt pre-motor filters that sit above the dust cup. Shark's part page lists the fit; both filter stages are washable and the part is for when they no longer come clean or are damaged.
- Fits
- NV680, NV800, NZ801
- Washable
- Yes - rinse monthly (pre-motor) or yearly (post-motor), dry 24 h
- Shark part
- XFF680
Every number this part goes by
Where to buy
Every seller we track for this part, cheapest first. Genuine is the manufacturer's own part; compatible is a third-party filter made to fit. Prices are re-checked daily where the seller publishes them. Last checked 1 August 2026.
How long it lasts
Replace every 12 months.
After fitting: Shark: rinse filters in water only (no soap), squeeze out and air-dry for at least 24 hours before refitting; a damp filter can damage the motor. No reset.
Flow slows and taste drops off as the filter fills up. Changing on time is the whole point of the filter.
Not due yet?
This filter is due every 12 months. We'll email you when it's time — free, no spam.
Fitting it
A few minutes, no tools. Watch it done, then follow the steps.
- 1Unplug the vacuum and lift the dust cup off the main body.
- 2Lift the foam and felt filters out of the well under the cup and fit the new felt first, then the foam.
- 3Refit the dust cup until it clicks. Rinse the foam and felt monthly and let them dry 24 hours.
About your Shark NV680
Shark vacuum cleaner, stick vacuum — Rotator. Its pre-filter is the Pre-Motor Filter Kit for NV800/NZ801/NV680 (XFF680), part XFF680, changed every 12 months.
Checking the model number: The rating label is on the underside or the back of the main body; the bag or filter type is usually printed on the old part.
Fits these models
Common questions
- Which pre-filter fits the Shark NV680?
- The Shark NV680 takes the Shark Pre-Motor Filter Kit for NV800/NZ801/NV680 (XFF680) (part XFF680). Compatible filters made to the same specification also fit.
- How often should I replace the pre-filter in my Shark NV680?
- Every 12 months. Flow slows and performance drops off as the filter fills up, so it's worth doing on time.
- Where can I buy the XFF680 in Australia?
- We track 1 Australian seller for the XFF680; the lowest listed price when we last checked was A$24.00 at shark_au. Prices are re-checked daily and dated on this page.
- How do I fit the XFF680 in a Shark NV680?
- No tools, a few minutes: 3 steps, listed on this page with the replacement video where the maker has one.
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