It’s battery-powered with 10.8 volts and 115 watts, which is a big win among shoppers, many of which kept mentioning it in reviews. The powerful cordless vacuum shark handheld vacuum also features a washable HEPA filter to trap small particles like dust and dander. The Shark WANDVAC does a good job of clearing away debris in crevices.
For effortless cleaning, there’s a washable filter as well as a one-touch, easy-empty dust cup that makes it quick – and hygienic – to dispose of any hair, dust, dirt and crumbs. If you like the idea of a cordless stick vacuum cleaner but want something a little more substantial, consider a cordless stick vacuum from Shark. These cleaners offer rapid, lightweight maneuverability beneath furniture and in other tight areas.
Lastly, we followed the manufacturer’s cleaning and emptying instructions, noting any difficulties in the cleaning process and the effectiveness of the suggested cleaning methods. Sense IQ automatically adjusts suction to tackle bigger messes, and a lit control panel indicates power level and simplifies switching between shark pet vacuum hard surface and carpet modes. On tile, this pick offered solid performance—it doesn’t push around larger debris like cornflakes as do other brands we tested. It’s also passable on carpet, though we recommend springing for the Stratos or the Pet Plus if you have more carpet than tile or hardwood in your house.
“Works great, durable and has a lot of power. The only downfall is the battery does not last very long and takes a while to change back up,” said one customer. More than 2,300 shoppers give the Shark vacuum a perfect five-star rating. Plug the charger into the port on vacuum, usually located at the top near the handle. While the Shark Stratos performed the best overall, it also comes at the highest price point. The Cordless Pro isn’t as robust as the Stratos, but it comes with similarly show-stopping features. Plus, at a full $100 cheaper, it’s also much more affordable.
But they can’t easily pick up and properly filter dust and other fine particles, and bigger debris fills up the small dustbin too quickly. In addition, these models are effective only on hard surfaces. As much as we adore our furry little friends, there’s no denying that pets can create a lot of mess around the house. From stray hairs that just won’t seem to budge, to sawdust and cat litter spillages, there’s always something to tidy up. With powerful suction and three clever attachments to target hard-to-reach areas and remove embedded hair, Shark’s HandVac Pet Cordless Vacuum Cleaner is designed for homes with pets. And of course, even if you don’t have pets, it’s great for all those little cleaning jobs around the home where you don’t want to drag a big heavy vacuum cleaner back and forth.
The Shark Wandvac Cordless Handheld Vacuum and the Shark Wandvac Power Pet look snazzy and have decent suction, but we found their tiny bins frustrating. And the positioning of each model’s power button right below the bin-emptying button led to more than one instance of our testers accidentally emptying the bin. What the Ryobi 18V One+ Performance Hand Vacuum Kit lacks in appearance it makes up for in suction power, bin size, and versatility. Its three-year warranty is one of the strongest among the vacuums we tested. Keeping her multi-pet home clean is one of her more acceptable obsessions. Its relatively flat suction nozzle lets it seal pretty tightly against the ground.