Shark IW3510UK Review | 52 Data compared

Avg. price:~£410Suction power (AW):75 AWBattery runtime:60 minutesCapacity:0.4 LWeight:2.79 kg

Shark IW3510UK Review: Compare 52 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Vacuum Cleaners category and whether it is worth buying.

7.8

Overall score

Score
7.8/ 10
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What it is
An overall evaluation of the vacuum cleaner's quality, based on technical analysis and user reviews.
When it matters
When you need a quick reference for identifying the best vacuum cleaners on the market.
Score distribution
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80%

7.7

Technical Score

20%

8.1

User score

â–²Better than 84% of vacuum-cleaners
7.7

Technical Score

Technical score
7.7/ 10
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What it is
An assessment of the vacuum cleaner's technical performance across six key areas: performance, battery and power supply, filtration, attachments, design, and smart features.
When it matters
When you want to compare vacuum cleaners by cleaning performance, specifications, and available features.
Score distribution
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Score components

28%

6.4

Performance

22%

8.4

Battery

18%

8.6

Filtration

14%

7.6

Attachments

10%

7.0

Design

8%

9.4

Smart features

â–²Better than 82% of vacuum-cleaners
8.1

User score

User score
8.1/ 10
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What it is
A rating that combines user reviews with the total number of reviews received by the vacuum cleaner.
When it matters
When you want to know how a vacuum cleaner performs in everyday use and how reliable owners find it over time.
Score distribution
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Score components

70%

8.4

User ratings

30%

7.3

Number of reviews

Based on 353 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.
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Verdict

The Shark IW3510UK Detect Pro is an ultra-lightweight 240W cordless stick vacuum cleaner featuring a 21.6V removable lithium-ion battery that delivers up to 60 minutes of runtime. It stands out with a 1.3L bagless Auto-Empty base that holds up to 30 days of debris, a 0.4L on-board dust cup, an Anti Hair Wrap brush roll, and an Anti-Allergen Complete Seal. A primary pro is its integration of four automated deep-cleaning sensors—DirtDetect, EdgeDetect, FloorDetect, and LightDetect—which optimize suction and performance dynamically, alongside its highly maneuverable 2.79kg build. However, prominent cons include a small on-board dust cup, limited bundled accessory attachments, a noisy auto-empty cycle reaching up to 82 dB, and a significantly reduced battery life of under 15 minutes when forced into maximum power mode.

Technical Specifications of vacuum cleaner Shark IW3510UK

Technical Score
Technical score
7.7/ 10
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What it is
An assessment of the vacuum cleaner's technical performance across six key areas: performance, battery and power supply, filtration, attachments, design, and smart features.
When it matters
When you want to compare vacuum cleaners by cleaning performance, specifications, and available features.
Score distribution
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Score components:

28%

6.4

Performance

22%

8.4

Battery

18%

8.6

Filtration

14%

7.6

Attachments

10%

7.0

Design

8%

9.4

Smart features

7.7
Shark IW3510UK has a technical score of 7.7 points, which is higher than 82.4% of vacuum cleaners.
User score
User score
8.1/ 10
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What it is
A rating that combines user reviews with the total number of reviews received by the vacuum cleaner.
When it matters
When you want to know how a vacuum cleaner performs in everyday use and how reliable owners find it over time.
Score distribution
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Score components

70%

8.4

User ratings

30%

7.3

Number of reviews

Based on 353 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.
8.1
Shark IW3510UK has a user score of 8.07 points, which is higher than 67.4% of vacuum cleaners.
Popularity
Popularity
7.3/ 10
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What it is
An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the vacuum cleaner.
When it matters
When you prefer a vacuum cleaner that has been chosen and reviewed by many other buyers.
Score distribution
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Popularity:
Shark IW3510UK has a popularity score of 7.3 points, which is higher than 64.4% of vacuum cleaners.
7.3
Shark IW3510UK has a popularity score of 7.3 points, which is higher than 64.4% of vacuum cleaners.
Ratio quality/price
Value for money
8.0/ 10
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What it is
An indicator that combines the vacuum cleaner's overall score with its price.
When it matters
When you are looking for a vacuum cleaner with a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
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Score components:

60%

7.8

Overall score

40%

8.4

Price

8.0
Shark IW3510UK has a value-for-money score of 8 points, which is higher than 72.4% of vacuum cleaners.
Suction power (AW)
75 AW
Suction power (AW)
75 AW
This vacuum cleaner has a suction power of 75 AW, which is lower than that of 82% of vacuum cleaners and equal to that of 2.8% of vacuum cleaners.
Suction power (kPa)
?
Airflow
?
Motor type
brushless
Power consumption
240 W
Power consumption
240 W
This vacuum cleaner draws 240 W, which is lower than the power consumption of 81.4% of vacuum cleaners and equal to that of 1.5% of vacuum cleaners.
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Cordless
yes
Cordless
yes
This vacuum cleaner works cordlessly. 49.5% of vacuum cleaners offer cordless operation.
Battery runtime
60 minutes
Battery runtime
60 minutes
This vacuum cleaner offers a battery runtime of 60 minutes, which is longer than that of 62.8% of vacuum cleaners and equal to that of 22.8% of vacuum cleaners.
Charging time
4.5 hours
Charging time
4.5 hours
This vacuum cleaner charges in 4.5 hours, which is slower than 64.6% of vacuum cleaners and equal to 8.7% of vacuum cleaners.
Battery capacity
?
Battery voltage
21.6 V
Battery voltage
21.6 V
This vacuum cleaner uses a battery voltage of 21.6 V, which is lower than that of 59.8% of vacuum cleaners and equal to that of 16.5% of vacuum cleaners.
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Filter class
hepa 13
Filter class
hepa 13
This vacuum cleaner uses filter class hepa 13, which is more advanced than the class used by 80.4% of vacuum cleaners and the same as the class used by 18% of vacuum cleaners.
Minimum overall efficiency
99.95%
Minimum overall efficiency
99.95%
This vacuum cleaner reaches 99.95% minimum overall efficiency, which is higher than that of 32% of vacuum cleaners and equal to that of 26.9% of vacuum cleaners.
Suitable for allergy sufferers
yes
Suitable for allergy sufferers
yes
This vacuum cleaner is suitable for allergy sufferers. 82.4% of vacuum cleaners are allergy-friendly.
Capacity
0.4 L
Capacity
0.4 L
This vacuum cleaner has a dust capacity of 0.4 L, which is smaller than that of 90.7% of vacuum cleaners and equal to that of 4.5% of vacuum cleaners.
Bagless
yes
Bagless
yes
This vacuum cleaner uses a bagless design. 78.6% of vacuum cleaners use this setup.
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Main brush type
soft roller
Roller type
multi-surface
Anti-tangle brush
yes
Anti-tangle brush
yes
This vacuum cleaner includes an anti-tangle brush. 25.7% of vacuum cleaners include this feature.
Mini motorized brush
no
Mini motorized brush
no
This vacuum cleaner does not include a mini motorized brush. 26.9% of vacuum cleaners include this attachment.
Suitable for pet owners
yes
Suitable for pet owners
yes
This vacuum cleaner is suitable for pet owners. 72% of vacuum cleaners handle pet hair well.
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Vacuum type
stick
Weight
2.79 kg
Weight
2.79 kg
This vacuum cleaner weighs 2.79 kg, which is lower than the weight of 68.4% of vacuum cleaners and equal to that of 0.1% of vacuum cleaners.
2-in-1 design
yes
2-in-1 design
yes
This vacuum cleaner offers a 2-in-1 design. 53% of vacuum cleaners offer this flexible format.
Self-standing
no
Self-standing
no
This vacuum cleaner does not stand on its own. 18.9% of vacuum cleaners offer this convenience.
Adjustable tube height
no
Adjustable tube height
no
This vacuum cleaner does not include adjustable tube height. 47.4% of vacuum cleaners offer this ergonomic feature.
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Auto suction adjustment
yes
Auto suction adjustment
yes
This vacuum cleaner supports automatic suction adjustment. 19.9% of vacuum cleaners support this feature.
Dust particle sensor
yes
Dust particle sensor
yes
This vacuum cleaner includes a dust particle sensor. 8% of vacuum cleaners include this feature.
LED display
yes
LED display
yes
This vacuum cleaner includes an LED display. 25.9% of vacuum cleaners include this interface feature.
Nozzle light
yes
Nozzle light
yes
This vacuum cleaner includes a nozzle light. 43.4% of vacuum cleaners include this visibility feature.
Mopping support
no
Mopping support
no
This vacuum cleaner does not support mopping. 3.7% of vacuum cleaners support this multi-function feature.

Shark IW3510UK vs the average vacuum cleaner

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  • Higher filter class
    Filter class
    hepa 13
    This vacuum cleaner uses a better filter class than the average vacuum cleaner (hepa 13 vs hepa).
    hepa 13 vs hepa
  • Cordless operation
    Cordless
    yes
    This vacuum cleaner works cordlessly, the average vacuum cleaner does not.
  • Includes anti-tangle brush
    Anti-tangle brush
    yes
    This vacuum cleaner includes an anti-tangle brush, the average vacuum cleaner does not.
  • Automatic suction adjustment
    Auto suction adjustment
    yes
    This vacuum cleaner supports automatic suction adjustment, the average vacuum cleaner does not.
  • Includes dust particle sensor
    Dust particle sensor
    yes
    This vacuum cleaner includes a dust particle sensor, the average vacuum cleaner does not.
  • Includes removable battery
    Removable battery
    yes
    This vacuum cleaner includes a removable battery, the average vacuum cleaner does not.
  • 10 minutes longer runtime
    Battery runtime
    60 minutes
    This vacuum cleaner offers longer battery runtime than the average vacuum cleaner (60 minutes vs 50 minutes).
    60 minutes vs 50 minutes
  • Includes full bin indicator
    Full bin indicator
    yes
    This vacuum cleaner includes a full bin indicator, the average vacuum cleaner does not.
  • 360 W lower power consumption
    Power consumption
    240 W
    This vacuum cleaner draws less power than the average vacuum cleaner (240 W vs 600 W).
    240 W vs 600 W
  • 1 more power levels
    Number of speeds
    3
    This vacuum cleaner offers more speed levels than the average vacuum cleaner (3 vs 2).
    3 vs 2
  • Cordless operation
    Cordless
    yes
    This vacuum cleaner works cordlessly, the average vacuum cleaner does not.
  • Includes removable battery
    Removable battery
    yes
    This vacuum cleaner includes a removable battery, the average vacuum cleaner does not.
  • 10 minutes longer runtime
    Battery runtime
    60 minutes
    This vacuum cleaner offers longer battery runtime than the average vacuum cleaner (60 minutes vs 50 minutes).
    60 minutes vs 50 minutes
  • Includes battery indicator
    Battery level indicator
    yes
    This vacuum cleaner includes a battery level indicator, the average vacuum cleaner does not.
  • Higher filter class
    Filter class
    hepa 13
    This vacuum cleaner uses a better filter class than the average vacuum cleaner (hepa 13 vs hepa).
    hepa 13 vs hepa
  • Includes full bin indicator
    Full bin indicator
    yes
    This vacuum cleaner includes a full bin indicator, the average vacuum cleaner does not.
  • Includes anti-tangle brush
    Anti-tangle brush
    yes
    This vacuum cleaner includes an anti-tangle brush, the average vacuum cleaner does not.
  • 22.9% lower weight
    Weight
    2.79 kg
    This vacuum cleaner is lighter than the average vacuum cleaner (2.8 kg vs 3.62 kg).
    2.79 kg vs 3.62 kg
  • Newer release date
    Release date
    2023
    This vacuum cleaner has a newer release date than the average vacuum cleaner (2023 vs 2021).
    Released in September 2023.
    2023 vs 2021
  • Includes dust particle sensor
    Dust particle sensor
    yes
    This vacuum cleaner includes a dust particle sensor, the average vacuum cleaner does not.
  • Automatic suction adjustment
    Auto suction adjustment
    yes
    This vacuum cleaner supports automatic suction adjustment, the average vacuum cleaner does not.
  • Includes nozzle light
    Nozzle light
    yes
    This vacuum cleaner includes a nozzle light, the average vacuum cleaner does not.
  • Includes LED display
    LED display
    yes
    This vacuum cleaner includes an LED display, the average vacuum cleaner does not.
  • More operating noise
    Noise level (Min-Max)
    82-82 dB
    This vacuum cleaner is noisier than the average vacuum cleaner (82-82 dB vs 77-77 dB).
    82-82 dB vs 77-77 dB
  • 75 AW lower suction power
    Suction power (AW)
    75 AW
    This vacuum cleaner has lower suction power than the average vacuum cleaner (75 AW vs 150 AW).
    75 AW vs 150 AW
  • 0.6 L smaller dust container
    Capacity
    0.4 L
    This vacuum cleaner has a smaller dust capacity than the average vacuum cleaner (0.4 L vs 1 L).
    0.4 L vs 1 L
  • No soft dusting brush
    Soft dusting brush
    no
    This vacuum cleaner does not include a soft dusting brush, the average vacuum cleaner does.
  • 0.5 hours slower charging
    Charging time
    4.5 hours
    This vacuum cleaner charges slower than the average vacuum cleaner (4.5 hours vs 4 hours).
    4.5 hours vs 4 hours
  • 51 mm narrower cleaning path
    Cleaning path width
    209 mm
    This vacuum cleaner has a narrower cleaning path than the average vacuum cleaner (209 mm vs 260 mm).
    209 mm vs 260 mm
  • 2.73x more expensive
    Shark IW3510UK is more expensive than the average vacuum cleaner (£410 vs £150).
    £410 vs £150
  • 0.6 V lower voltage
    Battery voltage
    21.6 V
    This vacuum cleaner has a lower battery voltage than the average vacuum cleaner (21.6 V vs 22.2 V).
    21.6 V vs 22.2 V
  • 2.73x more expensive
    Shark IW3510UK is more expensive than the average vacuum cleaner (£410 vs £150).
    £410 vs £150
  • More operating noise
    Noise level (Min-Max)
    82-82 dB
    This vacuum cleaner is noisier than the average vacuum cleaner (82-82 dB vs 77-77 dB).
    82-82 dB vs 77-77 dB
  • 75 AW lower suction power
    Suction power (AW)
    75 AW
    This vacuum cleaner has lower suction power than the average vacuum cleaner (75 AW vs 150 AW).
    75 AW vs 150 AW
  • 51 mm narrower cleaning path
    Cleaning path width
    209 mm
    This vacuum cleaner has a narrower cleaning path than the average vacuum cleaner (209 mm vs 260 mm).
    209 mm vs 260 mm
  • 0.5 hours slower charging
    Charging time
    4.5 hours
    This vacuum cleaner charges slower than the average vacuum cleaner (4.5 hours vs 4 hours).
    4.5 hours vs 4 hours
  • 0.6 V lower voltage
    Battery voltage
    21.6 V
    This vacuum cleaner has a lower battery voltage than the average vacuum cleaner (21.6 V vs 22.2 V).
    21.6 V vs 22.2 V
  • 2 minutes shorter turbo runtime
    Turbo mode runtime
    10 minutes
    This vacuum cleaner offers shorter turbo runtime than the average vacuum cleaner (10 minutes vs 12 minutes).
    10 minutes vs 12 minutes
  • 0.6 L smaller dust container
    Capacity
    0.4 L
    This vacuum cleaner has a smaller dust capacity than the average vacuum cleaner (0.4 L vs 1 L).
    0.4 L vs 1 L
  • No soft dusting brush
    Soft dusting brush
    no
    This vacuum cleaner does not include a soft dusting brush, the average vacuum cleaner does.

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Third-party reviews

Based on 353 buyer reviews from online shops.
Reviews last updated: July 2026 · How we calculate this

What customers like about Shark IW3510UK?

  • Ultra-lightweight design makes it exceptionally easy to lift and carry.
  • Highly maneuverable floor head with responsive swivel steering.
  • Convenient auto-empty base station simplifies maintenance and reduces dust exposure.
  • Intelligent sensors successfully auto-adjust suction power depending on floor type and dirt levels.
  • Anti-hair wrap technology effectively prevents hair tangles around the brush roll.
  • Anti-odour technology in the base leaves a pleasant scent during debris disposal.
  • Visually appealing and modern aesthetic design.

What customers dislike about Shark IW3510UK?

  • Short battery life that drops significantly (down to 15 minutes) when operating on high power modes.
  • The auto-empty docking station is notably loud when pulling debris from the vacuum.
  • Some components feel flimsy, leading to user concerns regarding overall plastic build quality.
  • Very limited attachment selection out of the box, offering only a basic duster-crevice tool.
  • Small onboard dust cup capacity means it fills up very quickly if not docked frequently.
  • Struggles to get under lower furniture because it lacks Shark's traditional flexible wand design.
  • Suction power is occasionally perceived as underpowered compared to heavier, corded models or higher-end competitors.

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