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Shark WV201UKGD review: 54 specs compared

Avg. price:~£130Suction pressure:9.71 kPaCapacity:0.08 LWeight:0.7 kgRuntime:8 minHEPA filter:no

Shark WV201UKGD Review: Compare 54 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Portable Vacuums category and whether it is worth buying.

6.3/10

Overall score

Score
6.3/ 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
▼ Worse than 90% of models
Score components

80%

6.3

Technical score

20%

?

User score

▼Worse than 90% of portable vacuums
6.0

Value for money

Value for money
6.0/ 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 99% of models
Score components

70%

6.3

Overall score

30%

5.5

Price

▼Worse than 99%
6.3

Technical score

Technical score
6.3/ 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 82% of models
Score components

30%

6.2

Performance

30%

5.3

Filtration

24%

6.6

Battery

10%

7.5

Attachments

3%

9.0

Design

3%

7.2

Smart features

▼Worse than 82%
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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
▼ Worse than 59% of models
Score components

70%

?

User ratings

30%

?

Number of reviews

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Where to buy
    N/A~ £130
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Technical Specifications of portable vacuum cleaner Shark WV201UKGD

Technical score
Technical score
6.3/ 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 82% of models
Score components:

30%

6.2

Performance

30%

5.3

Filtration

24%

6.6

Battery

10%

7.5

Attachments

3%

9.0

Design

3%

7.2

Smart features

6.3
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
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 59% of models
Score components

70%

?

User ratings

30%

?

Number of reviews

?
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
▼ Worse than 99% of models
Popularity:
Shark WV201UKGD has a popularity score of 1 point, which is lower than 78.2% of products in this category.
1.0
Value for money
Value for money
6.0/ 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 99% of models
Score components:

70%

6.3

Overall score

30%

5.5

Price

6.0
Cyclonic technology
no
This portable vacuum cleaner does not use cyclonic technology. 35.3% 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
115 W
Market range: <0 W – >200 W
This portable vacuum cleaner has a rated motor power of 115 W, which is lower than that of 51.5% of portable vacuums and equal to that of 2.5% of portable vacuums.
Suction pressure
9.71 kPa
Market range: <0 kPa – >20 kPa
This portable vacuum cleaner has a suction pressure of 9.71 kPa, which is higher than that of 69.9% of portable vacuums and equal to that of 2.8% of portable vacuums.
Suction power
42.36 AW
Market range: <0 AW – >100 AW
This portable vacuum cleaner has a suction power of 42.36 AW, which is higher than that of 78.1% of vacuum cleaners and equal to that of 4.7% of vacuum cleaners.
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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
1900 mAh
Market range: <1.5k mAh – >2.5k mAh
This portable vacuum cleaner has a battery capacity of 1900 mAh, which is smaller than that of 79% of vacuum cleaners and equal to that of 4.7% 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
0.08 L
Market range: <0 L – >1 L
This portable vacuum cleaner has a dust capacity of 0.08 L, which is smaller than that of 97.3% 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
1
Market range: <1 – >6
This portable vacuum cleaner has 1 filtration stages, which is fewer than 82.3% of portable vacuums and equal to 17.7% 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
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
6.4 cm
Depth
45 cm
Height
6.1 cm
Weight
0.7 kg
Market range: <0 kg – >2 kg
This portable vacuum cleaner weighs 0.7 kg, which is less than 56% of vacuum cleaners and equal to 2.7% 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 WV201UKGD vs the average portable vacuum

246810TotalPerformanceBatteryFiltrationAttachmentsDesignSmart features
  • 2 h faster charging
    This portable vacuum cleaner charges faster than the average portable vacuum (2 h vs 4 h).
    2 h vs 4 h
  • 17.36 AW stronger suction
    This portable vacuum cleaner has higher suction power than the average portable vacuum (42.4 AW vs 25 AW).
    42.36 AW vs 25 AW
  • 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.
  • 1.96 kPa higher suction pressure
    This portable vacuum cleaner produces higher suction pressure than the average portable vacuum (9.7 kPa vs 7.75 kPa).
    9.71 kPa vs 7.75 kPa
  • Includes a full-charge indicator
    This portable vacuum cleaner includes a full-charge indicator, while the average portable vacuum does not.
  • Includes a charging dock
    This portable vacuum cleaner includes a charging dock, while 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.
  • 17.36 AW stronger suction
    This portable vacuum cleaner has higher suction power than the average portable vacuum (42.4 AW vs 25 AW).
    42.36 AW vs 25 AW
  • 1.96 kPa higher suction pressure
    This portable vacuum cleaner produces higher suction pressure than the average portable vacuum (9.7 kPa vs 7.75 kPa).
    9.71 kPa vs 7.75 kPa
  • 2 h faster charging
    This portable vacuum cleaner charges faster than the average portable vacuum (2 h vs 4 h).
    2 h vs 4 h
  • 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 a charging dock
    This portable vacuum cleaner includes a charging dock, while the average portable vacuum does not.
  • Includes an upholstery tool
    This portable vacuum cleaner includes an upholstery tool, while 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.
  • 63% less external volume
    This portable vacuum cleaner has a smaller external volume than the average portable vacuum (1,756.8 cm³ vs 4,748 cm³).
    1,756.8 cm³ vs 4,748 cm³
  • 6.7% lighter
    This portable vacuum cleaner is lighter than the average portable vacuum (0.7 kg vs 0.75 kg).
    0.7 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.
  • 0.32 L smaller dust capacity
    This portable vacuum cleaner has a smaller dust capacity than the average portable vacuum (0.1 L vs 0.4 L).
    0.08 L vs 0.4 L
  • 12 min shorter runtime
    This portable vacuum cleaner runs for less time per charge than the average portable vacuum (8 min vs 20 min).
    8 min vs 20 min
  • 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
  • 1 fewer filtration stages
    This portable vacuum cleaner has fewer filtration stages than the average portable vacuum (1 vs 2).
    1 vs 2
  • 5 W less motor power
    This portable vacuum cleaner has a less powerful motor than the average portable vacuum (115 W vs 120 W).
    115 W vs 120 W
  • 2.89x more expensive
    Shark WV201UKGD is more expensive than the average portable vacuum (£130 vs £45).
    £130 vs £45
  • 2.89x more expensive
    Shark WV201UKGD is more expensive than the average portable vacuum (£130 vs £45).
    £130 vs £45
  • 27.6% worse value for money
    Shark WV201UKGD offers worse value for money than the average portable vacuum (6.03 vs 7.7).
    6.03 vs 7.7
  • 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
  • 5 W less motor power
    This portable vacuum cleaner has a less powerful motor than the average portable vacuum (115 W vs 120 W).
    115 W vs 120 W
  • 12 min shorter runtime
    This portable vacuum cleaner runs for less time per charge than the average portable vacuum (8 min vs 20 min).
    8 min vs 20 min
  • 100 mAh smaller battery capacity
    This portable vacuum cleaner has a smaller battery capacity than the average portable vacuum (1900 mAh vs 2000 mAh).
    1,900 mAh vs 2,000 mAh
  • 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.
  • 0.32 L smaller dust capacity
    This portable vacuum cleaner has a smaller dust capacity than the average portable vacuum (0.1 L vs 0.4 L).
    0.08 L vs 0.4 L
  • 1 fewer filtration stages
    This portable vacuum cleaner has fewer filtration stages than the average portable vacuum (1 vs 2).
    1 vs 2
  • No soft dusting brush
    This portable vacuum cleaner does not include a soft dusting brush, the average portable vacuum does.
  • 2 years older
    This portable vacuum cleaner was released earlier than the average portable vacuum.
    2,018 vs 2,021

Video reviews

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Expert reviews

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02/07/2021
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16/04/2026
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Third-party reviews

What customers like about Shark WV201UKGD

  • Extremely lightweight and well-balanced design under 700g, making it easy to maneuver
  • Impressive and powerful suction for its compact size, especially on hard surfaces
  • Convenient one-touch empty system that hygienically dumps dirt at the press of a button
  • Sleek and compact charging dock that doubles as storage and keeps the vacuum ready to grab and go
  • Excellent performance for tackling quick, small cleanups like kitchen crumbs and surface dust
  • Helpful specific attachments included for upholstery, tight spaces, and cleaning cars

What customers don't like about Shark WV201UKGD

  • Very short battery runtime of only about 8 minutes per charge
  • Long recharge time required, taking approximately 2.5 hours to fully power up
  • Tiny dust compartment capacity that requires very frequent emptying
  • Diminished suction and clearing efficiency when cleaning carpets compared to hard floors
  • Bulky or larger debris can easily clog the narrow entry point to the dust cup
  • Long-term battery degradation issues, with some users reporting a drop in performance over time

Verdict

The Shark WandVac WV201UKGD is an ultra-lightweight, 80-watt cordless handheld vacuum cleaner finished in gold, designed specifically for quick, on-the-spot clean-ups. Driven by a high-speed brushless motor, this compact 700g device delivers powerful suction and operates on a 7.2V lithium-ion battery, which charges in approximately 2.5 hours on its sleek, streamlined dock. Its main characteristics include an efficient filtration system, a convenient one-touch easy-empty dust cup, and an integrated LED battery indicator, alongside a multi-surface pet tool and a duster-crevice tool for versatile cleaning across upholstery, cars, and tight corners. The primary pros are its exceptional portability, solid build quality, and effortless maneuverability for everyday messes. However, its notable cons include a highly limited maximum runtime of just 8 minutes per charge, a very small 0.08-litre dirt capacity that requires frequent emptying, and a susceptibility to clogging when tackling larger or bulkier debris.

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