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Shark WS642AE Review | 52 Data compared

Avg. price:~£330Suction power (AW):120 AWBattery runtime:16.5 minutesCapacity:0.45 LWeight:6.28 kg

Shark WS642AE 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.

6.8

Overall score

Score
6.8/ 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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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 51% of models
Score components

80%

6.6

Technical Score

20%

7.7

User score

â–¼Worse than 51% of vacuum-cleaners
6.6

Technical Score

Technical score
6.6/ 10
✕
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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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 52% of models
Score components

28%

6.8

Performance

22%

5.7

Battery

18%

7.7

Filtration

14%

8.1

Attachments

10%

5.5

Design

8%

4.0

Smart features

â–¼Worse than 52% of vacuum-cleaners
7.7

User score

User score
7.7/ 10
✕
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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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 82% of models
Score components

70%

7.6

User ratings

30%

8.0

Number of reviews

Based on 1,307 buyer reviews from online shops.
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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.
â–¼Worse than 82% of vacuum-cleaners
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Verdict

The Shark WANDVAC System WS642AE is an ultra-lightweight 3-in-1 cordless stick vacuum that converts into a 2.1-pound handheld unit and operates on a 14.4V battery with a 120-watt HyperVelocity motor. Main characteristics include an automatic self-emptying base with a 1.3-litre capacity that holds up to 30 days of debris, an Anti-Allergen Complete Seal with HEPA filtration trapping 99.97% of dust down to 0.3 microns, and a multi-surface PowerFins brushroll. Key pros are its exceptional portability, anti-hair wrap technology that prevents pet hair tangles, a hands-free disposal system, and a dedicated Quiet Mode to mute base auto-evacuation. However, significant cons include a very short battery runtime of only 12 to 16.5 minutes on a 3.5-hour charge, a microscopic 0.03-gallon (approx. 0.12-litre) on-board dust cup that necessitates frequent docking, and loud operation during its self-cleaning cycle.

Technical Specifications of vacuum cleaner Shark WS642AE

Technical Score
Technical score
6.6/ 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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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 52% of models
Score components:

28%

6.8

Performance

22%

5.7

Battery

18%

7.7

Filtration

14%

8.1

Attachments

10%

5.5

Design

8%

4.0

Smart features

6.6
Shark WS642AE has a technical score of 6.6 points, which is lower than 51.5% of vacuum cleaners.
User score
User score
7.7/ 10
✕
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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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 82% of models
Score components

70%

7.6

User ratings

30%

8.0

Number of reviews

Based on 1,307 buyer reviews from online shops.
Read buyer reviews on Amazon →
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.
7.7
Shark WS642AE has a user score of 7.71 points, which is lower than 81.5% of vacuum cleaners.
Popularity
Popularity
8.0/ 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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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 72% of models
Popularity:
Shark WS642AE has a popularity score of 8 points, which is higher than 71.5% of vacuum cleaners.
8.0
Shark WS642AE has a popularity score of 8 points, which is higher than 71.5% of vacuum cleaners.
Ratio quality/price
Value for money
7.4/ 10
✕
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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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 79% of models
Score components:

60%

6.8

Overall score

40%

8.8

Price

7.4
Shark WS642AE has a value-for-money score of 7.4 points, which is lower than 69.9% of vacuum cleaners.
Suction power (AW)
120 AW
Suction power (AW)
120 AW
â–¼ Worse than 66% of models
Market range: <40 AW – >280 AW
This vacuum cleaner has a suction power of 120 AW, which is lower than that of 66.3% of vacuum cleaners and equal to that of 3.7% of vacuum cleaners.
Suction power (kPa)
?
Airflow
?
Motor type
brushless
Power consumption
120 W
Power consumption
120 W
★ Better than 93% of models
Market range: <165 W – >899 W
This vacuum cleaner draws 120 W, which is lower than the power consumption of 93.5% of vacuum cleaners and equal to that of 1.5% of vacuum cleaners.
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Cordless
yes
Cordless
yes
â–² Better than 51% of models
This vacuum cleaner works cordlessly. 49.5% of vacuum cleaners offer cordless operation.
Battery runtime
16.5 minutes
Battery runtime
16.5 minutes
â–¼ Worse than 99% of models
Market range: <30 minutes – >70 minutes
This vacuum cleaner offers a battery runtime of 16.5 minutes, which is shorter than that of 99.3% of vacuum cleaners.
Charging time
3.5 hours
Charging time
3.5 hours
â–² Better than 69% of models
Market range: <3 hours – >5 hours
This vacuum cleaner charges in 3.5 hours, which is faster than 69.1% of vacuum cleaners and equal to 16.8% of vacuum cleaners.
Battery capacity
1900 mAh
Battery capacity
1900 mAh
â–¼ Worse than 99% of models
Market range: <2k mAh – >3.6k mAh
This vacuum cleaner has a battery capacity of 1900 mAh, which is smaller than that of 98.7% of vacuum cleaners.
Battery voltage
14.4 V
Battery voltage
14.4 V
â–¼ Worse than 97% of models
Market range: <18 V – >28.8 V
This vacuum cleaner uses a battery voltage of 14.4 V, which is lower than that of 96.9% of vacuum cleaners and equal to that of 2.2% of vacuum cleaners.
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Filter class
hepa
Filter class
hepa
â–¼ Worse than 38% of models
This vacuum cleaner uses filter class hepa, which is more advanced than the class used by 16% of vacuum cleaners and the same as the class used by 46% of vacuum cleaners.
Minimum overall efficiency
99.97%
Minimum overall efficiency
99.97%
â–² Better than 59% of models
Market range: <95 % – >99.99 %
This vacuum cleaner reaches 99.97% minimum overall efficiency, which is higher than that of 59.1% of vacuum cleaners and equal to that of 19.4% of vacuum cleaners.
Suitable for allergy sufferers
yes
Suitable for allergy sufferers
yes
â–² Better than 18% of models
This vacuum cleaner is suitable for allergy sufferers. 82.4% of vacuum cleaners are allergy-friendly.
Capacity
0.45 L
Capacity
0.45 L
â–¼ Worse than 88% of models
Market range: <0.44 L – >4 L
This vacuum cleaner has a dust capacity of 0.45 L, which is smaller than that of 88% of vacuum cleaners and equal to that of 1.1% of vacuum cleaners.
Bagless
yes
Bagless
yes
â–² Better than 21% of models
This vacuum cleaner uses a bagless design. 78.6% of vacuum cleaners use this setup.
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Main brush type
roll brush
Roller type
multi-surface
Anti-tangle brush
yes
Anti-tangle brush
yes
â–² Better than 74% of models
This vacuum cleaner includes an anti-tangle brush. 25.7% of vacuum cleaners include this feature.
Mini motorized brush
no
Mini motorized brush
no
â–¼ Worse than 27% of models
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
â–² Better than 28% of models
This vacuum cleaner is suitable for pet owners. 72% of vacuum cleaners handle pet hair well.
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Vacuum type
stick
Weight
6.28 kg
Weight
6.28 kg
â–¼ Worse than 83% of models
Market range: <2.15 kg – >7.1 kg
This vacuum cleaner weighs 6.28 kg, which is greater than the weight of 83% of vacuum cleaners.
2-in-1 design
yes
2-in-1 design
yes
â–² Better than 47% of models
This vacuum cleaner offers a 2-in-1 design. 53% of vacuum cleaners offer this flexible format.
Self-standing
no
Self-standing
no
â–¼ Worse than 19% of models
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
â–¼ Worse than 47% of models
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
no
Auto suction adjustment
no
â–¼ Worse than 20% of models
This vacuum cleaner does not support automatic suction adjustment. 19.9% of vacuum cleaners support this feature.
Dust particle sensor
no
Dust particle sensor
no
â–¼ Worse than 8% of models
This vacuum cleaner does not include a dust particle sensor. 8% of vacuum cleaners include this feature.
LED display
no
LED display
no
â–¼ Worse than 26% of models
This vacuum cleaner does not include an LED display. 25.9% of vacuum cleaners include this interface feature.
Nozzle light
no
Nozzle light
no
â–¼ Worse than 43% of models
This vacuum cleaner does not include a nozzle light. 43.4% of vacuum cleaners include this visibility feature.
Mopping support
no
Mopping support
no
â–¼ Worse than 4% of models
This vacuum cleaner does not support mopping. 3.7% of vacuum cleaners support this multi-function feature.

Shark WS642AE vs the average vacuum cleaner

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  • Cordless operation
    Cordless
    yes
    â–² Better than 51% of models
    This vacuum cleaner works cordlessly, the average vacuum cleaner does not.
  • Includes anti-tangle brush
    Anti-tangle brush
    yes
    â–² Better than 74% of models
    This vacuum cleaner includes an anti-tangle brush, the average vacuum cleaner does not.
  • Includes removable battery
    Removable battery
    yes
    â–² Better than 61% of models
    This vacuum cleaner includes a removable battery, the average vacuum cleaner does not.
  • 480 W lower power consumption
    Power consumption
    120 W
    ★ Better than 93% of models
    Market range: <165 W – >899 W
    This vacuum cleaner draws less power than the average vacuum cleaner (120 W vs 600 W).
    120 W vs 600 W
  • 0.5 hours faster charging
    Charging time
    3.5 hours
    â–² Better than 69% of models
    Market range: <3 hours – >5 hours
    This vacuum cleaner charges faster than the average vacuum cleaner (3.5 hours vs 4 hours).
    3.5 hours vs 4 hours
  • Includes battery indicator
    Battery level indicator
    yes
    â–² Better than 53% of models
    This vacuum cleaner includes a battery level indicator, the average vacuum cleaner does not.
  • 0.02 % higher filtration efficiency
    Minimum overall efficiency
    99.97 %
    â–² Better than 59% of models
    Market range: <95 % – >99.99 %
    This vacuum cleaner has higher filtration efficiency than the average vacuum cleaner (100 % vs 99.95 %).
    99.97 % vs 99.95 %
  • 155 mm narrower body
    Width
    110 mm
    ★ Better than 100% of models
    Market range: <229 mm – >350 mm
    This vacuum cleaner is narrower than the average vacuum cleaner (110 mm vs 265 mm).
    110 mm vs 265 mm
  • 480 W lower power consumption
    Power consumption
    120 W
    ★ Better than 93% of models
    Market range: <165 W – >899 W
    This vacuum cleaner draws less power than the average vacuum cleaner (120 W vs 600 W).
    120 W vs 600 W
  • Cordless operation
    Cordless
    yes
    â–² Better than 51% of models
    This vacuum cleaner works cordlessly, the average vacuum cleaner does not.
  • Includes removable battery
    Removable battery
    yes
    â–² Better than 61% of models
    This vacuum cleaner includes a removable battery, the average vacuum cleaner does not.
  • 0.5 hours faster charging
    Charging time
    3.5 hours
    â–² Better than 69% of models
    Market range: <3 hours – >5 hours
    This vacuum cleaner charges faster than the average vacuum cleaner (3.5 hours vs 4 hours).
    3.5 hours vs 4 hours
  • Includes battery indicator
    Battery level indicator
    yes
    â–² Better than 53% of models
    This vacuum cleaner includes a battery level indicator, the average vacuum cleaner does not.
  • 0.02 % higher filtration efficiency
    Minimum overall efficiency
    99.97 %
    â–² Better than 59% of models
    Market range: <95 % – >99.99 %
    This vacuum cleaner has higher filtration efficiency than the average vacuum cleaner (100 % vs 99.95 %).
    99.97 % vs 99.95 %
  • Includes anti-tangle brush
    Anti-tangle brush
    yes
    â–² Better than 74% of models
    This vacuum cleaner includes an anti-tangle brush, the average vacuum cleaner does not.
  • 155 mm narrower body
    Width
    110 mm
    ★ Better than 100% of models
    Market range: <229 mm – >350 mm
    This vacuum cleaner is narrower than the average vacuum cleaner (110 mm vs 265 mm).
    110 mm vs 265 mm
  • 42.8 mm shallower body
    Depth
    222.2 mm
    â–² Better than 71% of models
    Market range: <170 mm – >440 mm
    This vacuum cleaner is less deep than the average vacuum cleaner (222.2 mm vs 265 mm).
    222.2 mm vs 265 mm
  • 33.5 minutes shorter runtime
    Battery runtime
    16.5 minutes
    â–¼ Worse than 99% of models
    Market range: <30 minutes – >70 minutes
    This vacuum cleaner offers shorter battery runtime than the average vacuum cleaner (16.5 minutes vs 50 minutes).
    16.5 minutes vs 50 minutes
  • 0.55 L smaller dust container
    Capacity
    0.45 L
    â–¼ Worse than 88% of models
    Market range: <0.44 L – >4 L
    This vacuum cleaner has a smaller dust capacity than the average vacuum cleaner (0.5 L vs 1 L).
    0.45 L vs 1 L
  • 600 mAh smaller battery capacity
    Battery capacity
    1900 mAh
    â–¼ Worse than 99% of models
    Market range: <2k mAh – >3.6k mAh
    This vacuum cleaner has a smaller battery capacity than the average vacuum cleaner (1900 mAh vs 2500 mAh).
    1,900 mAh vs 2,500 mAh
  • More operating noise
    Noise level (Min-Max)
    80-80 dB
    â–¼ Worse than 62% of models
    Market range: <65 dB – >83 dB
    This vacuum cleaner is noisier than the average vacuum cleaner (80-80 dB vs 77-77 dB).
    80-80 dB vs 77-77 dB
  • 73.5% higher weight
    Weight
    6.28 kg
    â–¼ Worse than 83% of models
    Market range: <2.15 kg – >7.1 kg
    This vacuum cleaner is heavier than the average vacuum cleaner (6.3 kg vs 3.62 kg).
    6.28 kg vs 3.62 kg
  • 30 AW lower suction power
    Suction power (AW)
    120 AW
    â–¼ Worse than 66% of models
    Market range: <40 AW – >280 AW
    This vacuum cleaner has lower suction power than the average vacuum cleaner (120 AW vs 150 AW).
    120 AW vs 150 AW
  • 7.8 V lower voltage
    Battery voltage
    14.4 V
    â–¼ Worse than 97% of models
    Market range: <18 V – >28.8 V
    This vacuum cleaner has a lower battery voltage than the average vacuum cleaner (14.4 V vs 22.2 V).
    14.4 V vs 22.2 V
  • 47.9 mm narrower cleaning path
    Cleaning path width
    212.1 mm
    â–¼ Worse than 95% of models
    Market range: <230 mm – >309 mm
    This vacuum cleaner has a narrower cleaning path than the average vacuum cleaner (212.1 mm vs 260 mm).
    212.1 mm vs 260 mm
  • 2.2x more expensive
    Shark WS642AE is more expensive than the average vacuum cleaner (£330 vs £150).
    £330 vs £150
  • 3.6% worse value for money
    Shark WS642AE offers worse value for money than the average vacuum cleaner (7.39 vs 7.6).
    7.39 vs 7.65
  • 3.7% lower user score
    User score
    7.7/ 10
    ✕
    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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    Shark WS642AE
    the average vacuum cleaner
    â–² Better than 79% of models
    Shark WS642AE has a lower user score than the average vacuum cleaner (7.71 vs 8.000).
    7.71 vs 8
  • More operating noise
    Noise level (Min-Max)
    80-80 dB
    â–¼ Worse than 62% of models
    Market range: <65 dB – >83 dB
    This vacuum cleaner is noisier than the average vacuum cleaner (80-80 dB vs 77-77 dB).
    80-80 dB vs 77-77 dB
  • 30 AW lower suction power
    Suction power (AW)
    120 AW
    â–¼ Worse than 66% of models
    Market range: <40 AW – >280 AW
    This vacuum cleaner has lower suction power than the average vacuum cleaner (120 AW vs 150 AW).
    120 AW vs 150 AW
  • 47.9 mm narrower cleaning path
    Cleaning path width
    212.1 mm
    â–¼ Worse than 95% of models
    Market range: <230 mm – >309 mm
    This vacuum cleaner has a narrower cleaning path than the average vacuum cleaner (212.1 mm vs 260 mm).
    212.1 mm vs 260 mm
  • 33.5 minutes shorter runtime
    Battery runtime
    16.5 minutes
    â–¼ Worse than 99% of models
    Market range: <30 minutes – >70 minutes
    This vacuum cleaner offers shorter battery runtime than the average vacuum cleaner (16.5 minutes vs 50 minutes).
    16.5 minutes vs 50 minutes
  • 600 mAh smaller battery capacity
    Battery capacity
    1900 mAh
    â–¼ Worse than 99% of models
    Market range: <2k mAh – >3.6k mAh
    This vacuum cleaner has a smaller battery capacity than the average vacuum cleaner (1900 mAh vs 2500 mAh).
    1,900 mAh vs 2,500 mAh
  • 7.8 V lower voltage
    Battery voltage
    14.4 V
    â–¼ Worse than 97% of models
    Market range: <18 V – >28.8 V
    This vacuum cleaner has a lower battery voltage than the average vacuum cleaner (14.4 V vs 22.2 V).
    14.4 V vs 22.2 V
  • 2 minutes shorter turbo runtime
    Turbo mode runtime
    10 minutes
    â–¼ Worse than 57% of models
    Market range: <6 minutes – >20 minutes
    This vacuum cleaner offers shorter turbo runtime than the average vacuum cleaner (10 minutes vs 12 minutes).
    10 minutes vs 12 minutes
  • 0.55 L smaller dust container
    Capacity
    0.45 L
    â–¼ Worse than 88% of models
    Market range: <0.44 L – >4 L
    This vacuum cleaner has a smaller dust capacity than the average vacuum cleaner (0.5 L vs 1 L).
    0.45 L vs 1 L
  • 73.5% higher weight
    Weight
    6.28 kg
    â–¼ Worse than 83% of models
    Market range: <2.15 kg – >7.1 kg
    This vacuum cleaner is heavier than the average vacuum cleaner (6.3 kg vs 3.62 kg).
    6.28 kg vs 3.62 kg

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Third-party reviews

Based on 1,307 buyer reviews from online shops.
Reviews last updated: July 2026 · How we calculate this
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What customers like about Shark WS642AE?

  • Ultra-lightweight design makes it incredibly easy to carry and handle
  • Excellent maneuverability for reaching into tight corners and navigating around furniture
  • Convenient self-emptying base that automatically pulls debris out of the vacuum
  • Efficient storage and charging dock combination setup
  • Effective at picking up everyday surface debris and pet hair
  • Seamless conversion into a standalone handheld vacuum unit

What customers dislike about Shark WS642AE?

  • Extremely short battery runtime lasting only about 10 to 15 minutes per charge
  • Very small on-board dust bin capacity that requires frequent emptying
  • Noticeably low motor suction power compared to larger full-sized stick vacuums
  • Self-emptying base mechanism can be quite loud when active
  • Lacks performance consistency on deep-pile or thick carpeting
  • Build materials can sometimes feel fragile or prone to early mechanical failure

Expert reviews

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thespruce.com
12/02/2026
Summary of the review
The 13 Best Shark Vacuums The Spruce Has Tested
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rtings.com
04/02/2021
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global.techradar.com
24/06/2021
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