Shark Small Handheld Vacuums: WANDVAC or Cyclone PET?

Best for
Desks, keyboards and quick crumb pickups

The Shark WV201 WANDVAC Handheld Vacuum is the baseline WANDVAC, and its key number is 1.4 lbs. At that weight, it feels more like a tool than an appliance, which is exactly what you want for a quick pass over a desk mat, the tray under a monitor stand or the seams of a gaming chair. A high-speed brushless motor drives suction, and a tapered nozzle helps with pickup.

It ships with a Multi-Surface Pet Tool for upholstery, carpet and pet hair, plus a Duster Crevice Tool for tight spaces and car cleaning. Between uses it sits in a charging dock, and an LED indicator shows charging status and remaining battery. The dust cup empties with one touch, and the washable fabric filter captures dust and large debris. The spec sheet lists a 3.6 inch cleaning path, one power level and 80 dB.

The trade-off is capacity: the dust cup is just 0.08 liters, so it fills quickly on bigger messes. It suits quick, frequent cleanups, and gives way to the Cyclone PET models if pet hair is a daily battle.

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

Best for
Pet homes wanting three tools

Best for
Pet hair on couches and car seats

The Shark Cyclone PET Handheld Vacuum CH701 in Navy Blue and Grey steps up in capacity while staying light at 1.6 lbs. Shark describes HyperVelocity suction aimed at pet hair, carpet, upholstery and car interiors, and an XL bagless dust cup with one-touch emptying.

The big practical difference from the WANDVAC is charging: the CH701 uses a rechargeable lithium-ion battery with USB charging rather than a dock. That means you can top it up from a laptop, a USB wall charger or even a car port. It includes two accessories, an 8 inch crevice tool and a Multi-Surface Pet Tool, and has a removable, washable foam filter. The capacity field reads “1.5 pounds,” which is not a standard volume, so the listing does not give a usable cup size.

This is the right choice if you want more room for pet hair than the WANDVAC, but still want something light enough to keep near your desk. It gives way to the AA701 if you want a third tool, and to the UltraCyclone for the heaviest shedding.

Best for
Heavy pet hair and car detailing

The Shark UltraCyclone Pet Pro Plus Cordless Hand Vacuum CH951 is the heavy hitter at 2.8 lbs, twice the WANDVAC’s weight. What you get for that weight is two cyclonic air streams, which Shark says deliver strong suction and long filter and motor life, plus a motorized self-cleaning Pet Power Brush that is designed to prevent hair wrap on the brushroll.

It includes three tools, the Crevice Tool, Scrubbing Brush and Self-Cleaning Pet Power Brush, and Shark calls it 4-in-1 because it also works without accessories. A CleanTouch Dirt Ejector allows hands-free disposal, and the filter is washable. The description mentions an XL dust cup, but the spec sheet lists 0.1 quarts, so the cup size is unclear. Cleaning path width is 2.55 inches.

This is the pick for car detailing, pet-covered stairs and upholstery where hair gets woven in. The motorized brush does work the lighter models cannot. It gives way to the WANDVAC for quick desk duty, since 2.8 lbs is noticeable over longer sessions. For more options across the range, see our Shark handheld vacuum overview.

• Self-cleaning motorized Pet Power Brush
• Crevice Tool and Scrubbing Brush
• CleanTouch Dirt Ejector

Best for
A gold accent for a styled room

Best for
Setups where looks matter, Harbor Slate

The Shark WANDVAC Cordless Handheld Vacuum Luxe Collection, WV201LBL, is the WANDVAC in a premium Harbor Slate finish. Shark says the Luxe Collection comes in four premium finishes designed to look good in the home, and this listing is one of them.

Under the finish, the features match the standard WV201: a high-speed brushless motor, 1.4 lbs, a Multi-Surface Pet Tool and Duster Crevice Tool, a charging dock, one-touch empty, an LED indicator and an ergonomic handle. This listing adds electrical specs: 7.2 volts, 80 watts and 11.1 amps. It lists 0.08 quarts capacity, whereas the standard WV201 listing says 0.08 liters, a small unit inconsistency between listings.

Choose it if the vacuum will live on its dock in view, perhaps on a shelf near your setup, and you want it to match your decor. Performance-wise, it is not a step up from the standard WV201.

The Shark WANDVAC Cordless Hand Vacuum WV201GD comes in French Gold. Features mirror the other WANDVACs: 1.4 lbs, brushless motor, charging dock, one-touch empty, LED indicator, pet tool and duster crevice tool, and filtration for dust and large debris.

This listing is the only WANDVAC here with dimensions: 16.5 inches long, 2.5 inches wide and 2.4 inches high. That slim wand shape is what makes WANDVACs easy to store in a desk drawer or door pocket. It lists 7.2 volts, 80 watts, a fabric filter and 0.08 quarts capacity, and recommends it for bed, car and pet hair.

Like the Luxe model, this is a style choice. If you want a warmer gold accent in your room, this is the one. For readers comparing other cordless styles, our guide to cordless Shark hand vacuums goes wider.

The Shark Cyclone PET Handheld Vacuum AA701 in Pearl White is the three-tool version of the Cyclone PET. It shares the 1.6 lb weight, HyperVelocity suction, USB charging, lithium-ion battery, XL dust cup and washable filter with the CH701.

The difference is the tool kit: a Crevice Tool, an Upholstery Tool and a Scrubbing Brush aimed at stubborn pet hair on furniture and carpets. It also gives a clearer capacity figure, 0.5 quarts, which is noticeably larger than the WANDVAC’s cup. The filter is listed as cloth, whereas the CH701 lists foam.

This suits pet owners who want a light, USB-charged handheld with the scrubbing brush for ground-in hair. It gives way to the UltraCyclone when you need a motorized brush.

• Crevice Tool, Upholstery Tool, Scrubbing Brush
• 0.5 quart XL dust cup
• USB charging