Shark WANDVAC or UltraCyclone? Picking a Cordless Hand Vac

Best for
Pet owners wanting a brown finish

Best for
Pet hair on gaming chairs and car seats

The Shark UltraCyclone Pet Pro Plus Cordless in black (CH951) is the pet-hair specialist. Its motorized self-cleaning Pet Power Brush is designed to prevent hair wrapping around the brushroll, which is the usual failure point when you vacuum fur off fabric. Two cyclonic air streams provide suction, and Shark says they help extend filter and motor life.

It is a 4-in-1 tool: use it bare or with the crevice tool, scrubbing brush or pet brush. The CleanTouch dirt ejector empties the cup without you touching debris, and the filter is washable. The listing gives 2.8 pounds, a 2.55 inch cleaning path, one power level and 80 dB of noise. Its capacity is listed as 0.1 quarts, even though the description calls it an XL dust cup and the brown version lists 0.45 quarts for the same design, so the capacity figure here is unclear.

• Self-cleaning motorized Pet Power Brush
• Crevice tool and scrubbing brush
• CleanTouch dirt ejector, washable filter
• 2.8 lb, lithium-ion battery

It suits pet owners and anyone whose gaming chair collects fur. It gives way to the WANDVAC models for quick, light pickups where 2.8 pounds feels like overkill.

Best for
Setups where looks matter

Best for
Light vac with extra punch

Best for
Grab-and-go desk and keyboard crumbs

The Shark WANDVAC Cordless Hand Vacuum WV201GD in French Gold is the lightest style here at 1.4 pounds. A high-speed brushless motor powers it, and a tapered nozzle helps pick up debris in narrow spots. It sits on a charging dock between uses, and an LED on the control panel shows charging status and remaining battery.

It comes with a Multi-Surface Pet Tool for upholstery, carpets and pet hair, and a Duster Crevice Tool for tight spaces and cars. One-touch empty dumps the cup with a button press. The listing gives 7.2 volts, 80 watts, a 0.08 quart capacity and dimensions of 16.5 x 2.5 x 2.4 inches. Runtime is not specified.

• 1.4 lb, brushless motor
• Charging dock and LED battery indicator
• Pet tool and duster crevice tool
• One-touch empty

It suits gamers who want to clean crumbs between matches without hunting for a vacuum. It gives way to the UltraCyclone Pet Pro Plus for heavy fur, and to the WV410BL if you want boost mode. Our Shark hand held vac guide covers more on these slim models.

The Shark WANDVAC Cordless Hand Vacuum WV410BL in dark blue is the step-up WANDVAC, described as the WANDVAC Power Pet. It adds a Boost button for extra bursts of suction on larger debris, and the listing claims 50 percent more runtime than the original WANDVAC, measured in standard deep-clean mode.

It includes a Pet Tool with a bristle brush for fabric and furniture and a Crevice Tool for cars and corners. The charging dock also stores the accessories. The listing says 14.4 volts and 0.1 quart capacity. Weight is described as both under 1.5 pounds and 1.5 pounds, and the surface recommendation reads upholstery and above floor rather than all floors.

• Boost mode
• More runtime than the original WANDVAC per the listing
• Dock with onboard accessory storage
• Detachable dust cup, removable filter housing

It suits users who like the WANDVAC format but want more power for car interiors and couch cushions. It gives way to the UltraCyclone Pet Pro Plus when you need a motorized brush.

The Shark WANDVAC Cordless Handheld Vacuum WV201LBL is part of the Luxe Collection, offered in four premium finishes. The listing shows the color as Harbor Slate. Functionally it matches the WV201GD: 1.4 pounds, brushless motor, charging dock, LED battery indicator, one-touch empty, a Multi-Surface Pet Tool and a Duster Crevice Tool.

Specs list 7.2 volts, 80 watts, 11.1 amps and 0.08 quarts capacity. Runtime is not specified. The reason to choose it over the standard model is appearance: a dock that sits on a shelf next to your setup looks better in a finish you like.

• Luxe Collection finish
• 1.4 lb, brushless motor
• Charging dock and one-touch empty

It suits anyone who keeps the dock on display in a living room or streaming room. It gives way to the WV410BL if performance matters more than looks.

The Shark UltraCyclone Pet Pro Plus Cordless in brown (CH951BR1) shares its feature list with the black CH951: two cyclonic air streams, a self-cleaning Pet Power Brush, crevice tool, scrubbing brush, CleanTouch dirt ejector, washable filter, XL dust cup and a 2.8-pound weight.

The spec table lists a 0.45 quart capacity, which fits the XL dust cup description better than the 0.1 quarts on the black listing. It also lists 80 dB and a single power level, and recommends it for beds, cars and pet hair.

• Self-cleaning Pet Power Brush
• XL dust cup, listed at 0.45 qt
• CleanTouch dirt ejector, washable filter

Choose between the two Pet Pro Plus listings by color. Both suit homes with pets, and both give way to the WANDVAC for quick desk cleanups. For more Shark rechargeable options, see our Shark cordless handheld vacuum roundup.

Best for
Bigger messes without pet hair

The Shark UltraCyclone Pro Cordless Handheld Vacuum CH901 uses the same dual cyclonic design and XL dust cup as the Pet Pro Plus but drops the motorized pet brush. It includes a crevice tool and a scrubbing brush, a CleanTouch dirt ejector and a washable filter, and it weighs 2.2 pounds.

The listing’s filter type field says paper while the features say washable filter; we would go by the features. It lists 10.85 volts, 80 dB, 0.1 quarts and one power level, and recommends it for hard floors, carpet and furniture.

• Dual cyclonic air streams, XL dust cup
• Crevice tool and scrubbing brush
• 2.2 lb, washable filter

It suits pet-free homes and car owners who want bigger capacity than a WANDVAC. It gives way to the Pet Pro Plus once fur enters the picture.