Shark WV251UK handheld vacuum cleaner review: The ultra-light device for quick clean ups
WEIGHING in at just 0.6kg, the Shark WV251UK vacuum cleaner is undoubtedly one of the lightest handheld models around.
But is it just too small to function properly or have we found the Holy Grail of cleaners? Read on to find out.
Shark WV251UK handheld vacuum cleaner: Quick summary
- Shark WV251UK handheld vacuum cleaner, £179.99 from Shark - buy here
The Shark WV251UK handheld vacuum cleaner is a lightweight device that’s designed for quick clean up jobs.
We love how easy it is to set up and use, and there’s minimal maintenance required afterwards.
It’s a quick 2.5 hour charge to get started, and then you can use it for up to 8 minutes.
Thanks to the space saving charging and storage station, it’s a great option for smaller homes too.
Plus, with two well-designed accessories, it’s easy to use the Shark WV251UK for a wide range of tasks.
Pros:
- Super light body
- Compact design
- Double battery setup
- Quick charge time
Cons:
- Shorter run time
- Only one speed
- Small dust tank
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Shark WV251UK handheld vacuum cleaner: The full review
- Shark WV251UK handheld vacuum cleaner, £179.99 from Shark -
Key features:
The Shark WV251UK has plenty of features that make it super handy to have around at home. These include:
Before first use, all you need to do is put the device in the charging base, plug it in and wait for 2.5 hours for the battery to fully charge.
A handy light on the power button will fade in and out to show you it’s charging, becoming dimmed once it’s fully charged and ready to use.
Once fully charged, each battery will only allow up to 8 minutes of use, with the double battery setup giving you a total of 16 minutes of cleaning time.
While this might not sound like much, as the is designed for quick cleaning jobs, it can tackle a surprising number of tasks in a relatively short amount of time.
The dust tank is relatively small, but that’s not a problem given the types of tasks that the device is designed for.
To empty it, you just need to slide the handy button on top of the device up and the contents will release straight into the bin.
The handheld vacuum cleaner is designed for small clean up jobs - that means if you accidentally spilled some sugar or need to give your car or sofa a quick once over.
So if you need a machine that can clean your carpet or your entire house, you’ll need something a little bigger and more powerful.
For those little tasks though, we think the is perfect.
We love how lightweight and easy it is to use.
All of the cons - the short run time, small dust tank and and one speed setting - aren’t really an issue if you only use it for those small tasks.
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Obviously it’s a little bit on the pricier side, but that’s because it comes with a second battery, which should come in handy if you’re someone who always forgets to charge a handheld device.