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Shark WV361 Review | 52 Data compared

Avg. price:~£210Suction power (AW):70 AWBattery runtime:16 minutesCapacity:0.13 LWeight:3 kg

Shark WV361 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.

6.9

Overall score

Score
6.9/ 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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â–² Better than 55% of models
Score components

80%

6.5

Technical Score

20%

8.7

User score

â–²Better than 55% of vacuum-cleaners
6.5

Technical Score

Technical score
6.5/ 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 57% of models
Score components

28%

4.8

Performance

22%

7.1

Battery

18%

7.4

Filtration

14%

8.6

Attachments

10%

6.9

Design

8%

4.0

Smart features

â–¼Worse than 57% of vacuum-cleaners
8.7

User score

User score
8.7/ 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–² Better than 86% of models
Score components

70%

8.8

User ratings

30%

8.4

Number of reviews

Based on 1,035 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–²Better than 86% of vacuum-cleaners
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Verdict

The Shark WV361 WANDVAC System is an ultra-lightweight 2-in-1 cordless vacuum cleaner that operates at 230 watts and seamlessly transforms from a 3 kg stick vacuum into a 1 kg handheld unit. Its primary characteristics include a motorized floorhead featuring Anti Hair Wrap technology, two power levels (ION and Boost modes), and a compact charging dock that keeps it continuously powered. Main advantages include exceptional one-handed maneuverability, a hygienic one-touch debris disposal system, and efficient pickup performance on both hard floors and carpets. However, it is restricted by a highly limited runtime of up to 16 minutes per charge, a very small 0.13-litre dust cup capacity that requires frequent emptying, and the inability to stand upright on its own without the dock.

Technical Specifications of vacuum cleaner Shark WV361

Technical Score
Technical score
6.5/ 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 57% of models
Score components:

28%

4.8

Performance

22%

7.1

Battery

18%

7.4

Filtration

14%

8.6

Attachments

10%

6.9

Design

8%

4.0

Smart features

6.5
Shark WV361 has a technical score of 6.5 points, which is lower than 57.5% of vacuum cleaners.
User score
User score
8.7/ 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–² Better than 86% of models
Score components

70%

8.8

User ratings

30%

8.4

Number of reviews

Based on 1,035 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.
8.7
Shark WV361 has a user score of 8.66 points, which is higher than 85.6% of vacuum cleaners.
Popularity
Popularity
8.4/ 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 77% of models
Popularity:
Shark WV361 has a popularity score of 8.4 points, which is higher than 76.9% of vacuum cleaners.
8.4
Shark WV361 has a popularity score of 8.4 points, which is higher than 76.9% of vacuum cleaners.
Ratio quality/price
Value for money
7.7/ 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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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 50% of models
Score components:

60%

6.9

Overall score

40%

9.4

Price

7.7
Shark WV361 has a value-for-money score of 7.7 points, which is higher than 50.4% of vacuum cleaners.
Suction power (AW)
70 AW
Suction power (AW)
70 AW
â–¼ Worse than 85% of models
Market range: <40 AW – >280 AW
This vacuum cleaner has a suction power of 70 AW, which is lower than that of 85% of vacuum cleaners and equal to that of 0.5% of vacuum cleaners.
Suction power (kPa)
13 kPa
Suction power (kPa)
13 kPa
â–¼ Worse than 84% of models
Market range: <11 kPa – >30 kPa
This vacuum cleaner has a suction pressure of 13 kPa, which is lower than that of 83.8% of vacuum cleaners and equal to that of 2.5% of vacuum cleaners.
Airflow
?
Motor type
brushless
Power consumption
115 W
Power consumption
115 W
★ Better than 95% of models
Market range: <165 W – >899 W
This vacuum cleaner draws 115 W, which is lower than the power consumption of 95.1% of vacuum cleaners and equal to that of 0.2% 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 minutes
Battery runtime
16 minutes
â–¼ Worse than 100% of models
Market range: <30 minutes – >70 minutes
This vacuum cleaner offers a battery runtime of 16 minutes, which is shorter than that of 99.6% of vacuum cleaners and equal to that of 0.2% of vacuum cleaners.
Charging time
2.5 hours
Charging time
2.5 hours
★ Better than 95% of models
Market range: <3 hours – >5 hours
This vacuum cleaner charges in 2.5 hours, which is faster than 94.6% of vacuum cleaners and equal to 3.6% of vacuum cleaners.
Battery capacity
3,000 mAh
Battery capacity
3,000 mAh
â–² Better than 80% of models
Market range: <2k mAh – >3.6k mAh
This vacuum cleaner has a battery capacity of 3,000 mAh, which is larger than that of 79.9% of vacuum cleaners and equal to that of 5.6% of vacuum cleaners.
Battery voltage
11.1 V
Battery voltage
11.1 V
â–¼ Worse than 100% of models
Market range: <18 V – >28.8 V
This vacuum cleaner uses a battery voltage of 11.1 V, which is lower than that of 99.6% of vacuum cleaners and equal to that of 0.2% 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
99.95%
Minimum overall efficiency
99.95%
â–¼ Worse than 41% of models
Market range: <95 % – >99.99 %
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
â–² Better than 18% of models
This vacuum cleaner is suitable for allergy sufferers. 82.4% of vacuum cleaners are allergy-friendly.
Capacity
0.13 L
Capacity
0.13 L
â–¼ Worse than 100% of models
Market range: <0.44 L – >4 L
This vacuum cleaner has a dust capacity of 0.13 L, which is smaller than that of 99.8% 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
none
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
yes
Mini motorized brush
yes
â–² Better than 73% of models
This vacuum cleaner includes 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
3 kg
Weight
3 kg
â–² Better than 61% of models
Market range: <2.15 kg – >7.1 kg
This vacuum cleaner weighs 3 kg, which is lower than the weight of 61% of vacuum cleaners and equal to that of 3.1% 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 WV361 vs the average vacuum cleaner

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  • 1.5 hours faster charging
    Charging time
    2.5 hours
    ★ Better than 95% of models
    Market range: <3 hours – >5 hours
    This vacuum cleaner charges faster than the average vacuum cleaner (2.5 hours vs 4 hours).
    2.5 hours vs 4 hours
  • Cordless operation
    Cordless
    yes
    â–² Better than 51% of models
    This vacuum cleaner works cordlessly, the average vacuum cleaner does not.
  • Includes mini motorized brush
    Mini motorized brush
    yes
    â–² Better than 73% of models
    This vacuum cleaner includes a mini motorized brush, 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.
  • 485 W lower power consumption
    Power consumption
    115 W
    ★ Better than 95% of models
    Market range: <165 W – >899 W
    This vacuum cleaner draws less power than the average vacuum cleaner (115 W vs 600 W).
    115 W vs 600 W
  • 500 mAh larger battery capacity
    Battery capacity
    3,000 mAh
    â–² Better than 80% of models
    Market range: <2k mAh – >3.6k mAh
    This vacuum cleaner has a larger battery capacity than the average vacuum cleaner (3000 mAh vs 2500 mAh).
    3,000 mAh vs 2,500 mAh
  • 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.
  • 8.3% higher user score
    User score
    8.7/ 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
    â–¼
    â–¼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    Shark WV361
    the average vacuum cleaner
    ★ Better than 94% of models
    Shark WV361 has a higher user score than the average vacuum cleaner (8.66 vs 8.000).
    8.66 vs 8
  • 485 W lower power consumption
    Power consumption
    115 W
    ★ Better than 95% of models
    Market range: <165 W – >899 W
    This vacuum cleaner draws less power than the average vacuum cleaner (115 W vs 600 W).
    115 W vs 600 W
  • 1.5 hours faster charging
    Charging time
    2.5 hours
    ★ Better than 95% of models
    Market range: <3 hours – >5 hours
    This vacuum cleaner charges faster than the average vacuum cleaner (2.5 hours vs 4 hours).
    2.5 hours vs 4 hours
  • 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.
  • 500 mAh larger battery capacity
    Battery capacity
    3,000 mAh
    â–² Better than 80% of models
    Market range: <2k mAh – >3.6k mAh
    This vacuum cleaner has a larger battery capacity than the average vacuum cleaner (3000 mAh vs 2500 mAh).
    3,000 mAh vs 2,500 mAh
  • 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.
  • Includes mini motorized brush
    Mini motorized brush
    yes
    â–² Better than 73% of models
    This vacuum cleaner includes a mini motorized brush, 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.
  • 17.1% lower weight
    Weight
    3 kg
    â–² Better than 61% of models
    Market range: <2.15 kg – >7.1 kg
    This vacuum cleaner is lighter than the average vacuum cleaner (3 kg vs 3.62 kg).
    3 kg vs 3.62 kg
  • 34 minutes shorter runtime
    Battery runtime
    16 minutes
    â–¼ Worse than 100% of models
    Market range: <30 minutes – >70 minutes
    This vacuum cleaner offers shorter battery runtime than the average vacuum cleaner (16 minutes vs 50 minutes).
    16 minutes vs 50 minutes
  • More operating noise
    Noise level (Min-Max)
    80-85 dB
    â–¼ Worse than 90% of models
    Market range: <65 dB – >83 dB
    This vacuum cleaner is noisier than the average vacuum cleaner (80-85 dB vs 77-77 dB).
    80-85 dB vs 77-77 dB
  • 0.87 L smaller dust container
    Capacity
    0.13 L
    â–¼ Worse than 100% of models
    Market range: <0.44 L – >4 L
    This vacuum cleaner has a smaller dust capacity than the average vacuum cleaner (0.1 L vs 1 L).
    0.13 L vs 1 L
  • 7 kPa lower suction pressure
    Suction power (kPa)
    13 kPa
    â–¼ Worse than 84% of models
    Market range: <11 kPa – >30 kPa
    This vacuum cleaner has lower suction pressure than the average vacuum cleaner (13 kPa vs 20 kPa).
    13 kPa vs 20 kPa
  • 80 AW lower suction power
    Suction power (AW)
    70 AW
    â–¼ Worse than 85% of models
    Market range: <40 AW – >280 AW
    This vacuum cleaner has lower suction power than the average vacuum cleaner (70 AW vs 150 AW).
    70 AW vs 150 AW
  • No upholstery nozzle
    Upholstery nozzle
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 68% of models
    This vacuum cleaner does not include an upholstery nozzle, the average vacuum cleaner does.
  • No cyclonic technology
    Cyclonic technology
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 71% of models
    This vacuum cleaner does not use cyclonic technology, the average vacuum cleaner does.
  • 11.1 V lower voltage
    Battery voltage
    11.1 V
    â–¼ Worse than 100% of models
    Market range: <18 V – >28.8 V
    This vacuum cleaner has a lower battery voltage than the average vacuum cleaner (11.1 V vs 22.2 V).
    11.1 V vs 22.2 V
  • 40% more expensive
    Shark WV361 is more expensive than the average vacuum cleaner (£210 vs £150).
    £210 vs £150
  • More operating noise
    Noise level (Min-Max)
    80-85 dB
    â–¼ Worse than 90% of models
    Market range: <65 dB – >83 dB
    This vacuum cleaner is noisier than the average vacuum cleaner (80-85 dB vs 77-77 dB).
    80-85 dB vs 77-77 dB
  • 7 kPa lower suction pressure
    Suction power (kPa)
    13 kPa
    â–¼ Worse than 84% of models
    Market range: <11 kPa – >30 kPa
    This vacuum cleaner has lower suction pressure than the average vacuum cleaner (13 kPa vs 20 kPa).
    13 kPa vs 20 kPa
  • 80 AW lower suction power
    Suction power (AW)
    70 AW
    â–¼ Worse than 85% of models
    Market range: <40 AW – >280 AW
    This vacuum cleaner has lower suction power than the average vacuum cleaner (70 AW vs 150 AW).
    70 AW vs 150 AW
  • No cyclonic technology
    Cyclonic technology
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 71% of models
    This vacuum cleaner does not use cyclonic technology, the average vacuum cleaner does.
  • 34 minutes shorter runtime
    Battery runtime
    16 minutes
    â–¼ Worse than 100% of models
    Market range: <30 minutes – >70 minutes
    This vacuum cleaner offers shorter battery runtime than the average vacuum cleaner (16 minutes vs 50 minutes).
    16 minutes vs 50 minutes
  • 11.1 V lower voltage
    Battery voltage
    11.1 V
    â–¼ Worse than 100% of models
    Market range: <18 V – >28.8 V
    This vacuum cleaner has a lower battery voltage than the average vacuum cleaner (11.1 V vs 22.2 V).
    11.1 V vs 22.2 V
  • 0.87 L smaller dust container
    Capacity
    0.13 L
    â–¼ Worse than 100% of models
    Market range: <0.44 L – >4 L
    This vacuum cleaner has a smaller dust capacity than the average vacuum cleaner (0.1 L vs 1 L).
    0.13 L vs 1 L
  • No upholstery nozzle
    Upholstery nozzle
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 68% of models
    This vacuum cleaner does not include an upholstery nozzle, the average vacuum cleaner does.
  • 15 mm wider body
    Width
    280 mm
    â–¼ Worse than 60% of models
    Market range: <229 mm – >350 mm
    This vacuum cleaner is wider than the average vacuum cleaner (280 mm vs 265 mm).
    280 mm vs 265 mm

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Third-party reviews

Based on 1,035 buyer reviews from online shops.
Reviews last updated: July 2026 · How we calculate this
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What customers like about Shark WV361?

  • Extremely lightweight design makes it highly portable and easy to carry between rooms.
  • Excellent maneuverability with a responsive swivel head that easily glides into tight spaces and under low furniture.
  • Versatile 2-in-1 design allows for seamless switching from a floor stick vacuum to a convenient handheld unit.
  • Cleans effectively across multiple surfaces, showing reliable suction for picking up surface crumbs, dust, and pet hair.
  • Anti-Hair Wrap technology successfully prevents hair and long fibers from tangling around the brush roll.
  • Operates at a relatively quiet noise level compared to larger, traditional cordless vacuums.
  • Sleek and compact charging dock keeps the unit upright and charges it automatically when not in use.

What customers dislike about Shark WV361?

  • Very short battery life of around 11 to 16 minutes, restricting its use to quick spot cleans rather than whole-house vacuuming.
  • Extremely small dustbin capacity requires frequent emptying, sometimes after cleaning just a single room.
  • Lower overall motor and suction power makes it less effective for deep-cleaning thick, high-pile carpets.
  • Dust container emptying button is located awkwardly close to the power switch, leading to accidental openings.
  • Cannot stand up on its own without being docked into its designated charging base station.
  • Deep handheld cleaning can feel awkward due to the long, thin shape of the main body when applying pressure.

Expert reviews

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