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Shark CH950UKT Review | 53 Data compared

Avg. price:~£80Suction pressure:6.1 kPaCapacity:0.45 LWeight:1.39 kgRuntime:10 minHEPA filter:no

Shark CH950UKT 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.

6.5/10

Overall score

Score
6.5/ 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
â–¼ Worse than 84% of models
Score components

80%

6.5

Technical score

20%

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User score

â–¼Worse than 84% of portable vacuums
6.8

Value for money

Value for money
6.8/ 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
â–¼ Worse than 91% of models
Score components

70%

6.5

Overall score

30%

7.5

Price

â–¼Worse than 91%
6.5

Technical score

Technical score
6.5/ 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
â–¼ Worse than 76% of models
Score components

30%

5.9

Performance

30%

6.9

Filtration

24%

6.3

Battery

10%

7.8

Attachments

3%

5.9

Design

3%

7.2

Smart features

â–¼Worse than 76%
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User score

User score
8.0/ 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
â–¼ Worse than 60% of models
Score components

70%

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User ratings

30%

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Number of reviews

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Where to buy
    N/A~ £80
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Technical Specifications of portable vacuum cleaner Shark CH950UKT

Technical score
Technical score
6.5/ 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
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 76% of models
Score components:

30%

5.9

Performance

30%

6.9

Filtration

24%

6.3

Battery

10%

7.8

Attachments

3%

5.9

Design

3%

7.2

Smart features

6.5
User score
User score
8.0/ 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
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 60% of models
Score components

70%

?

User ratings

30%

?

Number of reviews

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Popularity
Popularity
1.0/ 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
â–¼ Worse than 99% of models
Popularity:
Shark CH950UKT has a popularity score of 1 point, which is lower than 77.2% of products in this category.
1.0
Value for money
Value for money
6.8/ 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
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 91% of models
Score components:

70%

6.5

Overall score

30%

7.5

Price

6.8
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
80 W
Market range: <0 W – >200 W
This portable vacuum cleaner has a rated motor power of 80 W, which is lower than that of 68.7% of portable vacuums and equal to that of 3.7% of portable vacuums.
Suction pressure
6.1 kPa
Market range: <0 kPa – >20 kPa
This portable vacuum cleaner has a suction pressure of 6.1 kPa, which is lower than that of 58.7% of portable vacuums.
Suction power
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Battery energy
21 Wh
Market range: <0 Wh – >50 Wh
This portable vacuum cleaner has a battery energy capacity of 21 Wh, which is lower than that of 54.4% of portable vacuums and equal to that of 5.3% 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
10 V
Market range: <5 V – >25 V
This portable vacuum cleaner uses a battery voltage of 10 V, which is lower than that of 61.1% of vacuum cleaners and equal to that of 5.2% of vacuum cleaners.
Battery capacity
2000 mAh
Market range: <1.5k mAh – >2.5k mAh
This portable vacuum cleaner has a battery capacity of 2000 mAh, which is larger than that of 21.6% of vacuum cleaners and equal to that of 48.5% 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
0.45 L
Market range: <0 L – >1 L
This portable vacuum cleaner has a dust capacity of 0.45 L, which is larger than that of 53.8% of vacuum cleaners and equal to that of 1.6% 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
2
Market range: <1 – >6
This portable vacuum cleaner has 2 filtration stages, which is more than 18.4% of portable vacuums and equal to 60.5% of portable vacuums.
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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
yes
This portable vacuum cleaner includes a soft dusting brush. 80.4% 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
no
This portable vacuum cleaner does not include an upholstery tool. 27.2% of portable vacuums have this feature.
Mini motorized brush
yes
This portable vacuum cleaner includes a mini motorized brush. 11.4% of vacuum cleaners include this attachment.
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Width
9.5 cm
Depth
52 cm
Height
10.85 cm
Weight
1.39 kg
Market range: <0 kg – >2 kg
This portable vacuum cleaner weighs 1.39 kg, which is more than 85.3% 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 CH950UKT vs the average portable vacuum

246810TotalPerformanceBatteryFiltrationAttachmentsDesignSmart features
  • Uses cyclonic technology
    This portable vacuum cleaner uses cyclonic technology, 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.
  • Includes mini motorized brush
    This portable vacuum cleaner includes a mini motorized brush, the average portable vacuum does not.
  • One-click emptying system
    This portable vacuum cleaner has a one-click emptying system; the average portable vacuum does not have a one-click emptying system.
  • 0.05 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).
    0.45 L vs 0.4 L
  • Uses cyclonic technology
    This portable vacuum cleaner uses cyclonic technology, 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.
  • 0.05 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).
    0.45 L vs 0.4 L
  • Includes mini motorized brush
    This portable vacuum cleaner includes a mini motorized brush, the average portable vacuum does not.
  • One-click emptying system
    This portable vacuum cleaner has a one-click emptying system; the average portable vacuum does not have a one-click emptying system.
  • Does not include a HEPA filter
    This portable vacuum cleaner does not include a HEPA filter, while the average portable vacuum does.
  • 40 W less motor power
    This portable vacuum cleaner has a less powerful motor than the average portable vacuum (80 W vs 120 W).
    80 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
  • 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
  • 85.3% heavier
    40% heavier: this portable vacuum cleaner is heavier than the average portable vacuum (1.4 kg vs 0.75 kg).
    1.39 kg vs 0.75 kg
  • 1.65 kPa lower suction pressure
    This portable vacuum cleaner produces lower suction pressure than the average portable vacuum (6.1 kPa vs 7.75 kPa).
    6.1 kPa vs 7.75 kPa
  • 77.8% more expensive
    Shark CH950UKT is more expensive than the average portable vacuum (£80 vs £45).
    £80 vs £45
  • 12.8% worse value for money
    Shark CH950UKT offers worse value for money than the average portable vacuum (6.84 vs 7.7).
    6.84 vs 7.72
  • 77.8% more expensive
    Shark CH950UKT is more expensive than the average portable vacuum (£80 vs £45).
    £80 vs £45
  • 12.8% worse value for money
    Shark CH950UKT offers worse value for money than the average portable vacuum (6.84 vs 7.7).
    6.84 vs 7.72
  • 40 W less motor power
    This portable vacuum cleaner has a less powerful motor than the average portable vacuum (80 W vs 120 W).
    80 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
  • 1.65 kPa lower suction pressure
    This portable vacuum cleaner produces lower suction pressure than the average portable vacuum (6.1 kPa vs 7.75 kPa).
    6.1 kPa vs 7.75 kPa
  • 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
  • 1.1 V lower battery voltage
    This portable vacuum cleaner has a lower battery voltage than the average portable vacuum (10 V vs 11.1 V).
    10 V vs 11.1 V
  • 1 Wh less battery energy
    This portable vacuum cleaner stores less battery energy than the average portable vacuum (21 Wh vs 22 Wh).
    21 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.
  • 85.3% heavier
    40% heavier: this portable vacuum cleaner is heavier than the average portable vacuum (1.4 kg vs 0.75 kg).
    1.39 kg vs 0.75 kg
  • 2 years older
    This portable vacuum cleaner was released earlier than the average portable vacuum.
    2,020 vs 2,021
  • 12.9% more external volume
    This portable vacuum cleaner has a larger external volume than the average portable vacuum (5359.9 cm³ vs 4748 cm³).
    5,359.9 cm³ vs 4,748 cm³

Video reviews

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Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

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realhomes.com
30/01/2021
Summary of the review
Shark CH950UKT Cordless Handheld Pet Vacuum Cleaner review: A tiny vacuum with massive bite
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expertreviews.co.uk
28/11/2023
Summary of the review
Shark Cordless HandVac Pet Model review: A handheld cleaner that bites back
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realhomes.com
30/01/2021
Summary of the review
Shark CH950UKT Cordless Handheld Pet Vacuum Cleaner Review
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expertreviews.co.uk
28/11/2023
Summary of the review
Shark Cordless HandVac Pet Model review: A handheld hero
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Third-party reviews

What we like about Shark CH950UKT

  • Powerful suction performance that does not fade as the battery depletes
  • Highly effective motorized pet tool for removing embedded hair from furniture and cars
  • Lightweight and highly portable design making it easy to maneuver on stairs
  • One-touch, hygienic dust cup mechanism that is quick and easy to empty
  • Comes with a versatile set of attachments including a crevice tool and dusting brush

What we don't like about Shark CH950UKT

  • Short battery runtime limited to only about 10 minutes per charge
  • Long battery recharging time taking roughly 3 to 4 hours to fully charge
  • Lacks a wall mount or dedicated storage cradle for the vacuum and its tools
  • The battery is completely built-in and cannot be swapped out or replaced
  • Ergonomics can feel slightly unbalanced or unwieldy during prolonged use

Verdict

The Shark CH950UKT is a 10.8V cordless handheld vacuum featuring dual cyclonic air streams, a 0.45-litre dust cup with one-touch emptying, and a washable filter, measuring 52 x 9.52 x 10.85 cm. Main advantages include powerful suction, a lightweight design, and an included motorised pet tool that effectively lifts hair from stairs and upholstery, alongside a crevice tool and dusting brush. However, key drawbacks include a relatively short runtime of just 10 minutes per charge and a lengthy 4-hour recharge cycle.

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