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Reviewers lauded the Shark ION W1 WANDVAC and recommended it for cleaning up messes on carpets and hard floors. They were astounded by its portable design and excellent suction power.
This vacuum also proved effective with pet hair. However, analysts were disappointed with its very small dust compartment and poor battery life.
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Table of Contents
Product Snapshot
Overview
The Shark ION W1 WANDVAC is a basic portable handheld vacuum cleaner first released in 2018, promising great cleaning power for messes on carpets, upholstery, and hard floors.
Featured on our list of industry-leading vacuum cleaners, this device delivers incredible suction power to clear up messes in rooms, stairs, and vehicles. This vacuum comes with an anti-allergy HEPA filter that traps up to 99.97% of allergens and small particles as small as 0.3 microns.
Explore the features of the Shark ION W1 WANDVAC vacuum below and check out our Shark ION Robot R77 review if you prefer a robot vacuum.
Consensus
our Verdict
Top critics were impressed by the Shark ION W1 WANDVAC handheld vacuum, recommending it for spot cleaning. Weighing just 1.37 lbs, this vacuum impressed reviewers at The Spruce.
However, if you need a bigger stick model for whole-home cleaning, see our Shark Rocket Pet Pro with MultiFlex IZ163H review. The WANDVAC delivered mixed results in performance tests, removing just 43% of the large debris on bare floors and 70% on low-pile carpets.
It also doesn’t remove wet messes. See our Ryobi 18V One+ 3 Gal. Project Wet/Dry review for a wet-cleaning model. Testers hailed its 5.78 kPa suction power and 77.8 dBA noise level.
However, Tech Radar critics were disappointed by the extremely small 0.07L dust compartment. Consider the Shark ION P50 Upright review if you need a bigger 0.6L dust bucket.
During air quality tests, this HEPA filter-equipped model controlled small particles flawlessly. However, analysts were disappointed by its low 8-minute maximum battery life. Check out our Shark Vertex Lightweight Cordless review, which runs for 38 minutes.
ReasonS to Buy
Simple maintenance
Excellent build quality
Extremely lightweight design
Outstanding performance on carpets and bare floors
Great with pet hair
Reason to Avoid
Poor battery life
Very small dust chamber
Large debris gets stuck in the dirt compartment
Doesn’t come with a turbo brush
Shark Ion W1 Wandvac Specs
Bagless
Yes
Bin Capacity
0.08 gal
Brush Roll Shut-Off
Unknown
Carpet Height Adjustments
Unknown
Cleaning Path Width
3.35"
Compatible Floor Type
All floors
Cord Length
Unknown
Corded/Cordless
Cordless
Filter Type
Cloth
Hypoallergenic
Unknown
Pet
Yes
Product Weight
1.4 lbs
Vacuum Type
Handheld vacuums
Wet And Dry Usage
No
All Specs
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The Shark ION W1 WANDVAC is a basic portable handheld vacuum cleaner first released in 2018, promising great cleaning power for messes on carpets, upholstery,…
The Shark ION W1 WANDVAC is a basic portable handheld vacuum cleaner first released in 2018, promising great cleaning power for messes on carpets, upholstery, and hard floors.
Featured on our list of industry-leading vacuum cleaners, this device delivers incredible suction power to clear up messes in rooms, stairs, and vehicles. This vacuum comes with an anti-allergy HEPA filter that traps up to 99.97% of allergens and small particles as small as 0.3 microns.
Explore the features of the Shark ION W1 WANDVAC vacuum below and check out our Shark ION Robot R77 review if you prefer a robot vacuum.
The Shark UltraCyclone Pet Pro+ has a much bigger 0.4L dirt compartment than the 0.07L dust cup of the Shark ION W1 WANDVAC (this review)….
The Shark UltraCyclone Pet Pro+ has a much bigger 0.4L dirt compartment than the 0.07L dust cup of the Shark ION W1 WANDVAC (this review). Learn more about the Pet Pro+ in our Shark UltraCyclone Pet Pro+ review. Also, unlike the ION W1 vacuum, the Pet Pro+ comes with a turbo brush.
While the Shark ION W1 WANDVAC has an anti-allergenic HEPA filter, the Bissell AeroSlim doesn’t have such a filter. However, compared to the Shark vacuum’s…
While the Shark ION W1 WANDVAC has an anti-allergenic HEPA filter, the Bissell AeroSlim doesn’t have such a filter. However, compared to the Shark vacuum’s 8-minute runtime, the Bissell boasts a better 13-minute battery life.
The Black+Decker dustbuster CHV1410L performs better on bare surfaces (100% large particle removal rate) than the Shark ION W1 WANDVAC (43% large particle removal rate)….
The Black+Decker dustbuster CHV1410L performs better on bare surfaces (100% large particle removal rate) than the Shark ION W1 WANDVAC (43% large particle removal rate). However, the Shark vacuum has a HEPA filter, unlike the dustbuster.
