Shark WANDVAC Cordless Handheld Vacuum vs RYOBI ONE+ 18V Cordless Hand Vacuum with Powered Brush (Tool Only)

Quick take: The Shark WANDVAC Cordless Handheld Vacuum costs $4 less; the RYOBI ONE+ 18V Cordless Hand Vacuum with Powered Brush (Tool Only) runs longer per charge (40 vs 10 min).

SpecShark WANDVAC Cordless Handheld VacuumRYOBI ONE+ 18V Cordless Hand Vacuum with Powered Brush (Tool Only)
Price~$90~$94
TypeHandheldHandheld
SuctionNot disclosed30 CFM
Battery10 min40 min
Navigation
FiltrationWashable Filter
CordlessYesYes
BaggedNoNo
Noise
Dustbin95 ml2.7 cups
Water tank
Self-empty dockNoNo
Auto mop washingNoNo
Hot water washingNoNo
Obstacle avoidanceNoNo
Carpet detectionNoNo
Auto mop liftingNoNo
Multi-floor mappingNoNo
App controlNoNo
Dimensions3.66 x 6.73 x 17.87 in
Weight1.4 lbs
Warranty1 year3 years

Pros & cons

Shark WANDVAC Cordless Handheld Vacuum

  • Ultra-light at 1.4 lbs, easy to store on its charging dock
  • Crevice tool is well suited to car seats and tight gaps
  • One-touch dust cup emptying keeps hands clean
  • Affordable entry point into the Wandvac line
  • Washable fabric filter is cheap to maintain long-term
  • Shark does not publish a runtime spec; owner testing suggests roughly 10 minutes per charge
  • Small dust cup fills quickly and needs frequent emptying
  • Performance drops or the unit cuts out if the filter isn't cleaned regularly
  • Pet tool is a static bristle brush, not a motorized beater bar — weak on embedded pet hair
  • Shortest warranty of this batch at 1 year on the vacuum body

RYOBI ONE+ 18V Cordless Hand Vacuum with Powered Brush (Tool Only)

  • Genuine motorized mini beater bar for pet hair — not just a passive brush attachment
  • Published airflow (30 CFM) and sealed-suction (23 IOW) specs instead of vague marketing claims
  • Over 40-minute rated runtime, long for a handheld
  • Comes with a dust brush and crevice tool in addition to the pet beater bar
  • 3-year limited warranty
  • Cheaper than Ryobi's premium PBLHV701K brushless kit if you already own a battery
  • Tool only — no battery or charger included, adding real cost if you don't already own Ryobi ONE+ batteries
  • No published filtration type (HEPA or otherwise)
  • No published weight or dimensions
  • Too new a line for long-term owner reliability data