Shark S8201UK Review | 61 Data compared

Avg. price:~£150Heat-up time:20 secondsPower rating:1120 WWeight:3 kg

Shark S8201UK Review: Compare 61 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Steam Cleaners category and whether it is worth buying.

6.2

Overall score

Score
6.2/ 10
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What it is
An overall evaluation of products in the Steam Cleaners category, based on technical analysis and user reviews.
When it matters
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Score distribution
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Score components

80%

5.5

Technical Score

20%

9.0

User score

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5.5

Technical Score

Technical score
5.5/ 10
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What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Steam Cleaners category across these key areas: Performance, Tank, Versatility, Accessories, Design, Safety.
When it matters
When you want to compare products in the Steam Cleaners category by technical performance, specifications, and available features.
Score distribution
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Score components

28%

3.9

Performance

24%

5.9

Tank

21%

7.0

Versatility

10%

3.9

Accessories

9%

7.8

Design

8%

4.7

Safety

â–¼Worse than 96% of steam-cleaners
9.0

User score

User score
9.0/ 10
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What it is
A rating that combines user reviews with the total review volume for products in the Steam Cleaners category.
When it matters
When you want to know how products in the Steam Cleaners category perform in everyday use and how reliable owners find them over time.
Score distribution
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Score components

70%

8.9

User ratings

30%

9.4

Number of reviews

Based on 6,083 buyer reviews from online shops.
How we calculate this
User ratings – average star rating across all shop listings, weighted by how many reviews each has, on a 1–10 scale.
Number of reviews – how many buyer reviews the product has, on a logarithmic scale; the 8% most-reviewed models in the category get 10.
★Better than 93% of steam-cleaners
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Verdict

The Shark S8201UK Steam & Scrub is an 1120W automatic corded steam mop designed for sealed hard floors, featuring a 350ml water tank, 20-second rapid heat-up time, and a 5.2-metre power cord. Key characteristics include 3 automatic steam settings (Light, Normal, Deep), LED headlights to illuminate hidden dirt, and two dual-sided Dirt Grip pads that rotate 150 times per minute to simultaneously scrub and sanitize up to 99.9% of bacteria without chemicals. Its primary advantages are an effortless self-propelling glide, a targeted Steam Blaster mode that blasts tough stains with an extra burst of steam, and a relatively quiet 70 dB operation. However, notable drawbacks include its inability to reach directly into sharp corners due to the round shape of the spinning pads, the requirement for frequent refills during large cleaning sessions due to the smaller tank capacity, and a tendency to leave noticeable streaks or excess moisture on highly glossy porcelain tiles.

Technical Specifications of steam cleaner Shark S8201UK

Technical Score
Technical score
5.5/ 10
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What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Steam Cleaners category across these key areas: Performance, Tank, Versatility, Accessories, Design, Safety.
When it matters
When you want to compare products in the Steam Cleaners category by technical performance, specifications, and available features.
Score distribution
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Score components:

28%

3.9

Performance

24%

5.9

Tank

21%

7.0

Versatility

10%

3.9

Accessories

9%

7.8

Design

8%

4.7

Safety

5.5
Shark S8201UK has a technical score of 5.5 points, which is lower than 96.5% of products in this category.
User score
User score
9.0/ 10
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What it is
A rating that combines user reviews with the total review volume for products in the Steam Cleaners category.
When it matters
When you want to know how products in the Steam Cleaners category perform in everyday use and how reliable owners find them over time.
Score distribution
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Score components

70%

8.9

User ratings

30%

9.4

Number of reviews

Based on 6,083 buyer reviews from online shops.
How we calculate this
User ratings – average star rating across all shop listings, weighted by how many reviews each has, on a 1–10 scale.
Number of reviews – how many buyer reviews the product has, on a logarithmic scale; the 8% most-reviewed models in the category get 10.
9.0
Shark S8201UK has a user score of 9.02 points, which is higher than 93% of products in this category.
Popularity
Popularity
9.4/ 10
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What it is
An indicator based on the number of reviews received by products in the Steam Cleaners category.
When it matters
When you prefer products in the Steam Cleaners category that have been chosen and reviewed by many other buyers.
Score distribution
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Popularity:
Shark S8201UK has a popularity score of 9.4 points, which is higher than 81.8% of products in this category.
9.4
Shark S8201UK has a popularity score of 9.4 points, which is higher than 81.8% of products in this category.
Ratio quality/price
Value for money
7.2/ 10
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What it is
An indicator that combines the overall score of products in the Steam Cleaners category with their prices.
When it matters
When you are comparing products in the Steam Cleaners category and want a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
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Score components:

60%

6.2

Overall score

40%

9.7

Price

7.2
Shark S8201UK has a value-for-money score of 7.2 points, which is lower than 88.1% of products in this category.
Steam pressure
N/A
Steam temperature
100 °C
Steam temperature
100 °C
This steam cleaner has a steam temperature of 100 °C, which is lower than that of 63.1% of steam cleaners and matches that of 30% of steam cleaners.
Steam flow rate
20 g/min
Steam flow rate
20 g/min
This steam cleaner has a steam flow rate of 20 g/min, which is lower than that of 92.9% of steam cleaners.
Heat-up time
20 seconds
Heat-up time
20 seconds
This steam cleaner has a heat-up time of 20 seconds, which is shorter than that of 83.2% of steam cleaners and matches that of 6.3% of steam cleaners.
Continuous steam time
11.5 minutes
Continuous steam time
11.5 minutes
This steam cleaner has a continuous steam time of 11.5 minutes, which is shorter than that of 87.9% of steam cleaners and matches that of 1.5% of steam cleaners.
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Cordless
no
Cordless
no
This steam cleaner is corded only, unlike 4.2% of steam cleaners.
Action radius
5.18 m
Action radius
5.18 m
This steam cleaner has an action radius of 5.18 m, which is shorter than that of 85.8% of steam cleaners and matches that of 0.8% of steam cleaners.
Stainless steel boiler
no
Stainless steel boiler
no
This steam cleaner does not have a stainless steel boiler, unlike 22.5% of steam cleaners.
Power rating
1,120 W
Power rating
1,120 W
This steam cleaner has a power rating of 1,120 W, which is lower than that of 88.8% of steam cleaners and matches that of 1.4% of steam cleaners.
Water tank capacity
350 ml
Water tank capacity
350 ml
This steam cleaner has a water tank capacity of 350 ml, which is smaller than that of 81.7% of steam cleaners and matches that of 5.8% of steam cleaners.
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Suitable for allergy sufferers
yes
Suitable for allergy sufferers
yes
This steam cleaner is suitable for allergy sufferers, as are 91.6% of steam cleaners.
Product type
steam mop
Convertible handheld design
no
Convertible handheld design
no
This steam cleaner does not have a convertible handheld design, unlike 18.2% of steam cleaners.
Steam vacuum function
no
Steam vacuum function
no
This steam cleaner does not have a steam vacuum function, unlike 12.6% of steam cleaners.
Floor nozzle type
Mop head
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Accessory count
4
Accessory count
4
This steam cleaner includes 4 accessories, which is fewer than the number included with 82.4% of steam cleaners and the same as the number included with 7.8% of steam cleaners.
Mop pads included
4
Mop pads included
4
This steam cleaner includes 4 mop pads, which is more than the number included with 97.9% of steam cleaners and the same as the number included with 2.1% of steam cleaners.
Carpet glider included
no
Carpet glider included
no
This steam cleaner does not have a carpet glider, unlike 31.5% of steam cleaners.
Extension tubes / wands
no
Extension tubes / wands
no
This steam cleaner does not have extension tubes or wands, unlike 56.6% of steam cleaners.
Extension hose
no
Extension hose
no
This steam cleaner does not have an extension hose, unlike 19.6% of steam cleaners.
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Wheels
no
Wheels
no
This steam cleaner does not have wheels, unlike 55.9% of steam cleaners.
Volume
93.768 L
Volume
93.768 L
This steam cleaner has an external volume of 93.768 L.
Weight
3 kg
Weight
3 kg
This steam cleaner weighs 3 kg, which is lighter than 51.8% of steam cleaners and the same weight as 10.5% of steam cleaners.
Width
370 mm
Height
1,206.8 mm
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Child safety lock
no
Child safety lock
no
This steam cleaner does not have a child safety lock, unlike 60.1% of steam cleaners.
Safety valve / safety cap
no
Safety valve / safety cap
no
This steam cleaner does not have a safety valve or safety cap, unlike 60.8% of steam cleaners.
Auto shut-off
no
Auto shut-off
no
This steam cleaner does not have automatic shut-off, unlike 13.3% of steam cleaners.
Trigger lock / continuous steam lock
no
Trigger lock / continuous steam lock
no
This steam cleaner does not have a trigger lock for continuous steam, unlike 26.6% of steam cleaners.
Descaling system
no
Descaling system
no
This steam cleaner does not have a descaling system, unlike 25.9% of steam cleaners.
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Shark S8201UK vs the average steam cleaner

246810TotalPerformanceTankVersatilityAccessoriesDesignSafety
  • Detachable water tank
    Detachable water tank
    yes
    This steam cleaner has a detachable water tank, while the average steam cleaner does not have a detachable water tank.
  • Includes rotating / motorized pads
    Rotating / motorized pads
    yes
    This steam cleaner has rotating or motorized pads, while the average steam cleaner does not have rotating or motorized pads.
  • 130 seconds shorter heat-up time
    Heat-up time
    20 seconds
    This steam cleaner has a shorter heat-up time than the average steam cleaner (20 seconds vs 150 seconds).
    20 seconds vs 150 seconds
  • 2 years newer
    Release date
    2025
    This steam cleaner was released more recently than the average steam cleaner.
    2,025 vs 2,018
  • 3 more mop pads
    Mop pads included
    4
    This steam cleaner includes more mop pads than the average steam cleaner (4 vs 1).
    4 vs 1
  • 7.3 cm wider cleaning width
    Cleaning width
    37.8 cm
    This steam cleaner has a wider cleaning width than the average steam cleaner (37.8 cm vs 30.5 cm).
    37.8 cm vs 30.5 cm
  • 1 more steam levels
    Steam levels
    3
    This steam cleaner offers more steam levels than the average steam cleaner (3 vs 2).
    3 vs 2
  • 12.7% higher user score
    User score
    9.0/ 10
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    What it is
    A rating that combines user reviews with the total review volume for products in the Steam Cleaners category.
    When it matters
    When you want to know how products in the Steam Cleaners category perform in everyday use and how reliable owners find them over time.
    Score distribution
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    the average steam cleaner
    Shark S8201UK has a higher user score than the average steam cleaner (9.02 vs 8.004).
    9.02 vs 8
  • 12.7% higher user score
    User score
    9.0/ 10
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    What it is
    A rating that combines user reviews with the total review volume for products in the Steam Cleaners category.
    When it matters
    When you want to know how products in the Steam Cleaners category perform in everyday use and how reliable owners find them over time.
    Score distribution
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    Shark S8201UK
    the average steam cleaner
    Shark S8201UK has a higher user score than the average steam cleaner (9.02 vs 8.004).
    9.02 vs 8
  • 24.6% more popular
    Shark S8201UK is more popular than the average steam cleaner (9.36 vs 7.5).
    9.36 vs 7.51
  • 130 seconds shorter heat-up time
    Heat-up time
    20 seconds
    This steam cleaner has a shorter heat-up time than the average steam cleaner (20 seconds vs 150 seconds).
    20 seconds vs 150 seconds
  • 1 more steam levels
    Steam levels
    3
    This steam cleaner offers more steam levels than the average steam cleaner (3 vs 2).
    3 vs 2
  • Detachable water tank
    Detachable water tank
    yes
    This steam cleaner has a detachable water tank, while the average steam cleaner does not have a detachable water tank.
  • 0.18 m longer power cord
    Power cord length
    5.18 m
    This steam cleaner has a longer power cord than the average steam cleaner (5.2 m vs 5 m).
    5.18 m vs 5 m
  • Includes rotating / motorized pads
    Rotating / motorized pads
    yes
    This steam cleaner has rotating or motorized pads, while the average steam cleaner does not have rotating or motorized pads.
  • 7.3 cm wider cleaning width
    Cleaning width
    37.8 cm
    This steam cleaner has a wider cleaning width than the average steam cleaner (37.8 cm vs 30.5 cm).
    37.8 cm vs 30.5 cm
  • 3 more mop pads
    Mop pads included
    4
    This steam cleaner includes more mop pads than the average steam cleaner (4 vs 1).
    4 vs 1
  • 2 years newer
    Release date
    2025
    This steam cleaner was released more recently than the average steam cleaner.
    2,025 vs 2,018
  • 23.3% lighter
    Weight
    3 kg
    40% lighter: this steam cleaner is lighter than the average steam cleaner (3 kg vs 3.91 kg).
    3 kg vs 3.91 kg
  • 35 °C lower steam temperature
    Steam temperature
    100 °C
    This steam cleaner has a lower steam temperature than the average steam cleaner (100 °C vs 135 °C).
    100 °C vs 135 °C
  • Not suitable for upholstery and fabrics
    Suitable for upholstery / fabrics
    no
    This steam cleaner is not suitable for upholstery and fabrics, while the average steam cleaner is suitable for the same use.
  • No adjustable steam output
    Adjustable steam output
    no
    This steam cleaner does not have adjustable steam output, while the average steam cleaner has adjustable steam output.
  • 450 ml smaller water tank capacity
    Water tank capacity
    350 ml
    This steam cleaner has a smaller water tank capacity than the average steam cleaner (350 ml vs 800 ml).
    350 ml vs 800 ml
  • Not suitable for grout
    Suitable for grout
    no
    This steam cleaner is not suitable for grout, while the average steam cleaner is suitable for the same use.
  • No upholstery / fabric tool
    Upholstery / fabric tool
    no
    This steam cleaner does not have an upholstery or fabric tool, while the average steam cleaner has an upholstery or fabric tool.
  • Cannot steam garments
    Garment steaming capability
    no
    This steam cleaner cannot steam garments, while the average steam cleaner can do this.
  • No safety valve / cap
    Safety valve / safety cap
    no
    This steam cleaner does not have a safety valve or safety cap, while the average steam cleaner has a safety valve or safety cap.
  • 10.1% worse value for money
    Shark S8201UK offers worse value for money than the average steam cleaner (7.24 vs 8).
    7.24 vs 7.97
  • 15.4% more expensive
    Shark S8201UK is more expensive than the average steam cleaner (£150 vs £130).
    £150 vs £130
  • 35 °C lower steam temperature
    Steam temperature
    100 °C
    This steam cleaner has a lower steam temperature than the average steam cleaner (100 °C vs 135 °C).
    100 °C vs 135 °C
  • No adjustable steam output
    Adjustable steam output
    no
    This steam cleaner does not have adjustable steam output, while the average steam cleaner has adjustable steam output.
  • 20 g/min lower steam flow rate
    Steam flow rate
    20 g/min
    This steam cleaner has a lower steam flow rate than the average steam cleaner (20 g/min vs 40 g/min).
    20 g/min vs 40 g/min
  • No on-demand steam trigger
    On-demand steam trigger
    no
    This steam cleaner does not have an on-demand steam trigger, while the average steam cleaner has an on-demand steam trigger.
  • 8.5 minutes shorter continuous steam time
    Continuous steam time
    11.5 minutes
    This steam cleaner has a shorter continuous steam time than the average steam cleaner (11.5 minutes vs 20 minutes).
    11.5 minutes vs 20 minutes
  • 450 ml smaller water tank capacity
    Water tank capacity
    350 ml
    This steam cleaner has a smaller water tank capacity than the average steam cleaner (350 ml vs 800 ml).
    350 ml vs 800 ml
  • 1.82 m shorter action radius
    Action radius
    5.18 m
    This steam cleaner has a shorter action radius than the average steam cleaner (5.2 m vs 7 m).
    5.18 m vs 7 m
  • 380 W lower power rating
    Power rating
    1,120 W
    This steam cleaner has a lower power rating than the average steam cleaner (1120 W vs 1500 W).
    1,120 W vs 1,500 W
  • Not suitable for upholstery and fabrics
    Suitable for upholstery / fabrics
    no
    This steam cleaner is not suitable for upholstery and fabrics, while the average steam cleaner is suitable for the same use.
  • Not suitable for grout
    Suitable for grout
    no
    This steam cleaner is not suitable for grout, while the average steam cleaner is suitable for the same use.
  • Cannot steam garments
    Garment steaming capability
    no
    This steam cleaner cannot steam garments, while the average steam cleaner can do this.
  • Not suitable for glass and windows
    Suitable for glass / windows
    no
    This steam cleaner is not suitable for glass and windows, while the average steam cleaner is suitable for the same use.
  • No upholstery / fabric tool
    Upholstery / fabric tool
    no
    This steam cleaner does not have an upholstery or fabric tool, while the average steam cleaner has an upholstery or fabric tool.
  • 5 fewer accessories
    Accessory count
    4
    This steam cleaner includes fewer accessories than the average steam cleaner (4 vs 9).
    4 vs 9
  • No extension tubes / wands
    Extension tubes / wands
    no
    This steam cleaner does not have extension tubes or wands, while the average steam cleaner has extension tubes or wands.
  • No detail brushes
    Detail brushes included
    no
    This steam cleaner does not have detail brushes, while the average steam cleaner has detail brushes.
  • No jet nozzle
    Jet nozzle
    no
    This steam cleaner does not have a jet nozzle, while the average steam cleaner has a jet nozzle.
  • No scraper / grout tool
    Scraper / grout tool
    no
    This steam cleaner does not have a scraper or grout tool, while the average steam cleaner has a scraper or grout tool.
  • No wheels
    Wheels
    no
    This steam cleaner does not have wheels, while the average steam cleaner has wheels.
  • No carry handle
    Carry handle
    no
    This steam cleaner does not have a carry handle, while the average steam cleaner has a carry handle.
  • No safety valve / cap
    Safety valve / safety cap
    no
    This steam cleaner does not have a safety valve or safety cap, while the average steam cleaner has a safety valve or safety cap.
  • No child safety lock
    Child safety lock
    no
    This steam cleaner does not have a child safety lock, while the average steam cleaner has a child safety lock.

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Third-party reviews

Based on 6,083 buyer reviews from online shops.
Reviews last updated: August 2026 · How we calculate this

What customers like about Shark S8201UK?

  • Automatic rotating PowerPads scrub effectively and lift stubborn dirt, grease, and grime with minimal effort
  • Lightweight and glides effortlessly across sealed hard floors
  • Steam Blaster mode provides an extra burst of steam for tough stains and spills
  • Chemical-free cleaning is safe for homes with children and pets
  • Highly convenient features, including machine-washable pads, built-in LED headlights, and a long 8-metre power cord
  • Heats up quickly and easy to set up

What customers dislike about Shark S8201UK?

  • Not suitable for carpets or unsealed flooring; limited to hard floors only
  • Premium price point compared to standard or non-motorised steam mops
  • Can be slightly awkward or bulky to manoeuvre in tight corners
  • May struggle to lift very deep-set or old stains on certain surfaces

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