Shark WANDVAC Power Pet Cordless Handheld vs Shark UltraCyclone Pet Pro+ Cordless Handheld

Quick take: The Shark UltraCyclone Pet Pro+ Cordless Handheld costs $4 less; the Shark WANDVAC Power Pet Cordless Handheld runs longer per charge (20 vs 10 min).

SpecShark WANDVAC Power Pet Cordless HandheldShark UltraCyclone Pet Pro+ Cordless Handheld
Price~$89~$85
TypeHandheldHandheld
SuctionNot disclosedNot disclosed
Battery20 min10 min
Navigation
FiltrationWashable FilterWashable Filter
CordlessYesYes
BaggedNoNo
Noise73 dB
Dustbin95 ml0.47 L
Water tank
Self-empty dockNoNo
Auto mop washingNoNo
Hot water washingNoNo
Obstacle avoidanceNoNo
Carpet detectionNoNo
Auto mop liftingNoNo
Multi-floor mappingNoNo
App controlNoNo
Dimensions4.96 x 7.52 x 18.31 in4.76 x 5.71 x 21.3 in
Weight1.5 lbs2.8 lbs
Warranty2 years2 years

Pros & cons

Shark WANDVAC Power Pet Cordless Handheld

  • Owners consistently praise real-world pet hair pickup, even long-haired cat fur
  • Boost button adds a meaningful power bump over the base WV201
  • 2-year warranty, double the base model's coverage
  • Stays light at 1.5 lbs despite added hardware
  • One-touch dust cup emptying and washable fabric filter
  • Rated 20-minute runtime often runs closer to 15 minutes in practice per owner reports
  • On/off button placement leads to accidental bumps mid-clean
  • Pet tool is a static bristle brush, not a motorized beater bar
  • Small 0.1-quart dust cup needs frequent emptying on bigger jobs
  • Not a substitute for a floor vacuum — this is a spot-cleaning tool

Shark UltraCyclone Pet Pro+ Cordless Handheld

  • Genuine motorized, self-cleaning pet power brush — the only one in this batch
  • Independent testing measured 14.7 minutes of runtime, beating Shark's own 10-minute rating
  • Dual cyclonic design avoids the clogging issues of older single-stage handhelds
  • Slim body reaches into tight car and upholstery gaps well
  • 2-year warranty and a well-established, still-current product line
  • 0.47L dust cup is on the smaller side for a pet-focused tool
  • No onboard storage mount for the crevice and scrubbing tools — easy to lose them
  • At 2.8 lbs, noticeably heavier than the Wandvac handhelds
  • Embedded pet hair on upholstery needs multiple passes even with the motorized brush
  • Older dual-cyclonic motor design compared to Shark's newer brushless handhelds