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Shark CH701 Review | 53 Data compared

Avg. price:~£70Suction pressure:?Capacity:0.5 LWeight:0.726 kgRuntime:10 minHEPA filter:no

Shark CH701 Review: Compare 53 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Portable Vacuums category and whether it is worth buying.

Shark CH701
7.3/10

Overall score

Score
7.3/ 10
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What it is
An overall evaluation of products in the Portable Vacuums category, based on technical analysis and user reviews.
When it matters
When you need a quick reference for identifying the best products in the Portable Vacuums category.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 54% of models
Score components

80%

6.9

Technical score

20%

8.9

User score

▲Better than 54% of portable vacuums
7.5

Value for money

Value for money
7.5/ 10
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What it is
An indicator that combines the portable vacuum cleaner's overall score with its price.
When it matters
When you are looking for a portable vacuum cleaner with a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 61% of models
Score components

70%

7.3

Overall score

30%

8.0

Price

▼Worse than 61%
6.9

Technical score

Technical score
6.9/ 10
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What it is
An assessment of the portable vacuum cleaner’s technical performance across six key areas: performance, battery, filtration, attachments, design, and smart features.
When it matters
When you want to compare products in the Portable Vacuums category by technical performance, specifications, and available features.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 65% of models
Score components

30%

6.6

Performance

30%

7.3

Filtration

24%

6.2

Battery

10%

7.8

Attachments

3%

7.6

Design

3%

7.2

Smart features

▼Worse than 65%
8.9

User score

User score
8.9/ 10
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What it is
A rating that combines user reviews with the total review volume for products in the Portable Vacuums category.
When it matters
When you want to know how products in the Portable Vacuums category perform in everyday use and how reliable owners find them over time.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
★ Better than 91% of models
Score components

70%

8.4

User ratings

30%

10

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
★Better than 91%
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Technical Specifications of portable vacuum cleaner Shark CH701

Technical score
Technical score
6.9/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of the portable vacuum cleaner’s technical performance across six key areas: performance, battery, filtration, attachments, design, and smart features.
When it matters
When you want to compare products in the Portable Vacuums category by technical performance, specifications, and available features.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 65% of models
Score components:

30%

6.6

Performance

30%

7.3

Filtration

24%

6.2

Battery

10%

7.8

Attachments

3%

7.6

Design

3%

7.2

Smart features

6.9
User score
User score
8.9/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews with the total review volume for products in the Portable Vacuums category.
When it matters
When you want to know how products in the Portable Vacuums category perform in everyday use and how reliable owners find them over time.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
★ Better than 91% of models
Score components

70%

8.4

User ratings

30%

10

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
8.9
Popularity
Popularity
10/ 10
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What it is
An indicator based on the number of reviews received by products in the Portable Vacuums category.
When it matters
When you prefer products in the Portable Vacuums category that have been chosen and reviewed by many other buyers.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
★ Better than 92% of models
Popularity:
Shark CH701 has a popularity score of 10 points, which is higher than 91.9% of products in this category.
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Value for money
Value for money
7.5/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the portable vacuum cleaner's overall score with its price.
When it matters
When you are looking for a portable vacuum cleaner with a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 61% of models
Score components:

70%

7.3

Overall score

30%

8.0

Price

7.5
Cyclonic technology
yes
This portable vacuum cleaner uses cyclonic technology. 34.8% of vacuum cleaners use this filtration approach.
Wet & dry
no
This portable vacuum cleaner does not support wet-and-dry cleaning. 32.1% of portable vacuums have this feature.
Rated motor power
65 W
Market range: <0 W – >200 W
This portable vacuum cleaner has a rated motor power of 65 W, which is lower than that of 79.8% of portable vacuums and equal to that of 1.8% of portable vacuums.
Suction pressure
?
Suction power
?
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Battery energy
19 Wh
Market range: <0 Wh – >50 Wh
This portable vacuum cleaner has a battery energy capacity of 19 Wh, which is lower than that of 60.2% of portable vacuums and equal to that of 0.6% of portable vacuums.
Cordless
yes
This portable vacuum cleaner works cordlessly. 93.5% of vacuum cleaners offer cordless operation.
Battery type
Li-ion
Battery voltage
7 V
Market range: <5 V – >25 V
This portable vacuum cleaner uses a battery voltage of 7 V, which is lower than that of 86.1% of vacuum cleaners and equal to that of 7% of vacuum cleaners.
Battery capacity
2,600 mAh
Market range: <1.5k mAh – >2.5k mAh
This portable vacuum cleaner has a battery capacity of 2,600 mAh, which is larger than that of 95.3% of vacuum cleaners and equal to that of 1.8% of vacuum cleaners.
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HEPA filter
no
This portable vacuum cleaner does not include a HEPA filter. 57.1% of portable vacuums have this feature.
Washable filter
yes
This portable vacuum cleaner includes a washable filter. 96.2% of vacuum cleaners include this maintenance-friendly feature.
Capacity
0.5 L
Market range: <0 L – >1 L
This portable vacuum cleaner has a dust capacity of 0.5 L, which is larger than that of 56% of vacuum cleaners and equal to that of 20.7% of vacuum cleaners.
Transparent bin
yes
This portable vacuum cleaner includes a transparent dustbin. This feature is present on 89.7% of portable vacuums.
Number of filtration stages
?
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Extension tube
no
This portable vacuum cleaner does not include an extension tube. 29.9% of portable vacuums have this feature.
Soft dusting brush
no
This portable vacuum cleaner does not include a soft dusting brush. 81% of vacuum cleaners include this attachment.
Flat crevice tool
yes
This portable vacuum cleaner includes a flat crevice tool. This feature is present on 89.7% of portable vacuums.
Upholstery tool
yes
This portable vacuum cleaner includes an upholstery tool. This feature is present on 26.6% of portable vacuums.
Mini motorized brush
no
This portable vacuum cleaner does not include a mini motorized brush. 12% of vacuum cleaners include this attachment.
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Width
8.9 cm
Depth
41.5 cm
Height
11 cm
Weight
0.726 kg
Market range: <0 kg – >2 kg
This portable vacuum cleaner weighs 0.726 kg, which is less than 51.1% of vacuum cleaners and equal to 0.5% of vacuum cleaners.
Self-standing design
no
This portable vacuum cleaner does not have a self-standing design. 1.6% of portable vacuums have this feature.
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LED light
no
This portable vacuum cleaner does not include an LED light. 17.9% of portable vacuums have this feature.
Auto suction adjustment
no
This portable vacuum cleaner does not support automatic suction adjustment. 1.1% of vacuum cleaners support this feature.
Display type
LED
This portable vacuum cleaner has a display. This feature is present on 80.4% of portable vacuums.
Filter replacement indicator
no
This portable vacuum cleaner does not include a filter replacement indicator. 3.3% of portable vacuums have this feature.

Shark CH701 vs the average portable vacuum

246810TotalPerformanceBatteryFiltrationAttachmentsDesignSmart features
  • Uses cyclonic technology
    This portable vacuum cleaner uses cyclonic technology, the average portable vacuum does not.
  • 600 mAh larger battery capacity
    This portable vacuum cleaner has a larger battery capacity than the average portable vacuum (2600 mAh vs 2000 mAh).
    2,600 mAh vs 2,000 mAh
  • Includes an upholstery tool
    This portable vacuum cleaner includes an upholstery tool, while the average portable vacuum does not.
  • Includes battery indicator
    This portable vacuum cleaner includes a battery level indicator, the average portable vacuum does not.
  • Includes a full-charge indicator
    This portable vacuum cleaner includes a full-charge indicator, while the average portable vacuum does not.
  • USB charging
    This portable vacuum cleaner supports USB charging; the average portable vacuum does not support USB charging.
  • Includes an anti-tangle brushroll
    This portable vacuum cleaner includes an anti-tangle brushroll, while the average portable vacuum does not.
  • 0.1 L larger dust capacity
    This portable vacuum cleaner has a larger dust capacity than the average portable vacuum (0.5 L vs 0.4 L).
    0.5 L vs 0.4 L
  • 11% higher user score
    User score
    8.9/ 10
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    What it is
    A rating that combines user reviews with the total review volume for products in the Portable Vacuums category.
    When it matters
    When you want to know how products in the Portable Vacuums category perform in everyday use and how reliable owners find them over time.
    Score distribution
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    Shark CH701
    the average portable vacuum
    Shark CH701 has a higher user score than the average portable vacuum (8.88 vs 8.000).
    8.88 vs 8
  • Uses cyclonic technology
    This portable vacuum cleaner uses cyclonic technology, the average portable vacuum does not.
  • 600 mAh larger battery capacity
    This portable vacuum cleaner has a larger battery capacity than the average portable vacuum (2600 mAh vs 2000 mAh).
    2,600 mAh vs 2,000 mAh
  • Includes battery indicator
    This portable vacuum cleaner includes a battery level indicator, the average portable vacuum does not.
  • Includes a full-charge indicator
    This portable vacuum cleaner includes a full-charge indicator, while the average portable vacuum does not.
  • USB charging
    This portable vacuum cleaner supports USB charging; the average portable vacuum does not support USB charging.
  • 0.1 L larger dust capacity
    This portable vacuum cleaner has a larger dust capacity than the average portable vacuum (0.5 L vs 0.4 L).
    0.5 L vs 0.4 L
  • Includes an upholstery tool
    This portable vacuum cleaner includes an upholstery tool, while the average portable vacuum does not.
  • Includes an anti-tangle brushroll
    This portable vacuum cleaner includes an anti-tangle brushroll, while the average portable vacuum does not.
  • 2 years newer
    This portable vacuum cleaner was released more recently than the average portable vacuum.
    2,023 vs 2,021
  • 14.4% less external volume
    This portable vacuum cleaner has a smaller external volume than the average portable vacuum (4062.9 cm³ vs 4748 cm³).
    4,062.85 cm³ vs 4,748 cm³
  • 3.2% lighter
    40% lighter: this portable vacuum cleaner is lighter than the average portable vacuum (0.7 kg vs 0.75 kg).
    0.726 kg vs 0.75 kg
  • Does not include a HEPA filter
    This portable vacuum cleaner does not include a HEPA filter, while the average portable vacuum does.
  • 55 W less motor power
    This portable vacuum cleaner has a less powerful motor than the average portable vacuum (65 W vs 120 W).
    65 W vs 120 W
  • 10 min shorter runtime
    This portable vacuum cleaner runs for less time per charge than the average portable vacuum (10 min vs 20 min).
    10 min vs 20 min
  • 2 h slower charging
    This portable vacuum cleaner charges slower than the average portable vacuum (6 h vs 4 h).
    6 h vs 4 h
  • No soft dusting brush
    This portable vacuum cleaner does not include a soft dusting brush, the average portable vacuum does.
  • 5 dB higher operating noise
    This portable vacuum cleaner operates more loudly than the average portable vacuum (80 dB vs 75 dB).
    80 dB vs 75 dB
  • 4.1 V lower battery voltage
    This portable vacuum cleaner has a lower battery voltage than the average portable vacuum (7 V vs 11.1 V).
    7 V vs 11.1 V
  • 55.6% more expensive
    Shark CH701 is more expensive than the average portable vacuum (£70 vs £45).
    £70 vs £45
  • 55.6% more expensive
    Shark CH701 is more expensive than the average portable vacuum (£70 vs £45).
    £70 vs £45
  • 3.2% worse value for money
    Shark CH701 offers worse value for money than the average portable vacuum (7.48 vs 7.7).
    7.48 vs 7.72
  • 55 W less motor power
    This portable vacuum cleaner has a less powerful motor than the average portable vacuum (65 W vs 120 W).
    65 W vs 120 W
  • 5 dB higher operating noise
    This portable vacuum cleaner operates more loudly than the average portable vacuum (80 dB vs 75 dB).
    80 dB vs 75 dB
  • 10 min shorter runtime
    This portable vacuum cleaner runs for less time per charge than the average portable vacuum (10 min vs 20 min).
    10 min vs 20 min
  • 2 h slower charging
    This portable vacuum cleaner charges slower than the average portable vacuum (6 h vs 4 h).
    6 h vs 4 h
  • 4.1 V lower battery voltage
    This portable vacuum cleaner has a lower battery voltage than the average portable vacuum (7 V vs 11.1 V).
    7 V vs 11.1 V
  • 3 Wh less battery energy
    This portable vacuum cleaner stores less battery energy than the average portable vacuum (19 Wh vs 22 Wh).
    19 Wh vs 22 Wh
  • Does not include a HEPA filter
    This portable vacuum cleaner does not include a HEPA filter, while the average portable vacuum does.
  • No soft dusting brush
    This portable vacuum cleaner does not include a soft dusting brush, the average portable vacuum does.

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Summary of the review
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Third-party reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
Reviews last updated: July 2026 · How we calculate this

What we like about Shark CH701

  • Lightweight and compact design making it highly portable
  • Strong suction power for its size, effectively picking up crumbs and debris
  • Excellent at lifting stubborn pet hair from furniture and carpets using the pet tool
  • Convenient USB-C charging capability, allowing for easy on-the-go or in-car recharging
  • Large dust cup capacity reduces the frequency of trips to empty it during quick cleanups
  • Washable filter and bagless system eliminate recurring maintenance costs

What we don't like about Shark CH701

  • Short battery life, typically lasting only 15 minutes per full charge
  • The power switch can feel flush and difficult to easily slide
  • Does not include an AC wall adapter/power supply brick in the box
  • Emptying the dustbin can be messy and requires manual disassembly of the filter
  • Suction drops along edges and corners when not using the specialized crevice attachment
  • Long recharge times relative to its brief operating window

Verdict

The Shark Cyclone PET (CH701) is a lightweight, cordless handheld vacuum weighing just 1.6 lbs, engineered with HyperVelocity suction and powered by a 7.2-volt lithium-ion battery. Key characteristics include a 0.54-quart easy-empty dust cup, a washable filter, and specialized tools like the PetExtract motorized brush and an 8-inch crevice tool. Main pros highlight its exceptional pet hair removal capabilities, highly compact 16.3-inch frame, and powerful localized cleaning performance. However, cons include a brief 10-minute runtime per full charge and a long recharge cycle.

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