Shark WV201 WANDVAC
Score: 74/100
Black+Decker Dustbuster BLACK
Score: 79/100Rankings
The BLACK+DECKER HHVK515JP07 delivers high 35 AW suction with a PowerBoost mode and a pet-focused motorized brush. Its bulkier size and limited boost runtime are downsides. Perfect for pet owners needing portable, powerful cleaning.
The Shark WV201 Wandvac is an ultra-lightweight handheld with rapid dock charging, ideal for quick spot-cleaning tasks. Its major drawbacks are the brief 10-minute runtime and small dust capacity. Best for travelers and pet owners who need a portable, on-the-go vacuum.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
— | 35 wattsbest | |
10 minutes | 21 minutesbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 635 gramsbest | 1,179 grams |
| ↓ lower better | 60 minutesbest | — |
75.7 ml | 680 mlbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 419.1 mm | 160 mmbest |
| ↓ lower better | 63.5 mmbest | 80 mm |
| ↓ lower better | 60.96 mmbest | 65 mm |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Battery & Power(1) | ||
Runtime (minutes) | 10 minutes | 21 minutes |
Accessories(1) | ||
Dust Cup Capacity (ml) | 75.7 ml | 680 ml |
Build & Design(4) | ||
Weight (grams) | 635 grams | 1179 grams |
Length (mm) | 419.1 mm | 160 mm |
Width (mm) | 63.5 mm | 80 mm |
Height (mm) | 60.96 mm | 65 mm |
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Professional reviewers consistently praise the WV201 for its powerful brushless-motor suction and its feather-light 1.4-lb chassis, which together make it highly maneuverable for quick clean-ups. The rapid 1-hour dock charging and the one-touch, mess-free emptying system are highlighted as convenience-focused innovations that keep the unit ready for use at all times.
Everyday owners love the vacuum's strong suction, lightweight feel, and the handy pet and crevice tools that tackle upholstery and tight spots. The most common criticism centers on the very short 10-minute battery life and the tiny dust cup that needs frequent emptying, limiting its usefulness for larger jobs.
“just a poor vacuum”
Professional reviewers and editors commend the HHVK515JP07 for its pet-focused performance, noting a four-fold suction boost and substantially longer runtime compared with earlier Black+Decker handhelds. The motorized pet brush and XL crevice tool are highlighted as key strengths for upholstery and tight-space cleaning, while the cordless convenience and easy-empty dustbin receive positive remarks. Minor criticisms focus on its heavier packaged weight and reduced suction without the pet attachment.
Everyday users largely praise the vacuum's ability to tackle pet hair quickly and value the cordless, one-touch empty design. Recurring complaints center on weak suction when the pet brush is not used, the short PowerBoost runtime, and a perception that the unit underperforms for general household debris, with some calling it a poor vacuum for non-pet tasks.
