Shark UltraCyclone Pet Pro+ [CH951, CH964AMZ] vs Dyson Micro 1.5kg: Which Vacuum Is Better?

Tested using Methodology v1.1

Updated Apr 08, 2024 02:08 PM

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Vacuum Type Handheld

Bagless Yes

Wet Compatible No

Cordless Yes

Anti-Allergy Filter (HEPA) No

Vacuum Type Stick/Handheld

Bagless Yes

Wet Compatible No

Cordless Yes

Anti-Allergy Filter (HEPA) Yes

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Our Verdict

Shark UltraCyclone Pet Pro+ [CH951, CH964AMZ]

Dyson Micro 1.5kg

The Shark UltraCyclone Pet Pro+ and the Dyson Micro 1.5kg are different vacuum types, though both offer remarkable bare floor performance. The Dyson is a hybrid stick/handheld vacuum, so it's a bit more suited to cleaning larger spaces, while the Shark is a handheld-only vacuum that's ideal for spot cleaning. However, the Dyson isn't suitable for cleaning carpets, and it has a very small dirt compartment that requires frequent emptying, although it does have fewer recurring costs.

Variants

CH951 (Black)
CH950 (Black/Yellow)

Micro 1.5kg (Gold)

Review

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Check Price

Black

CH951

Gold

Micro 1.5kg

Black/Yellow

CH950

Gold

Micro 1.5kg

Blue

CH900WM

Gold

Micro 1.5kg

HomeDepot.com

Blue

CH900

Gold

Micro 1.5kg

BestBuy.com

Blue

CH964AMZ

Gold

Micro 1.5kg

Dyson

Green

CH901

Gold

Micro 1.5kg

Lowes.com

White

CH963AMZ

Notice: Two or more of the products being compared have been tested with different test methodologies. Some of the results aren't directly comparable. Learn how our test benches and scoring system work, and read more about the latest changes to our vacuums test methodology.

Threshold

0.10

House

5.6

No major differences between these vacuums for house. See full list of tests below.

Full Comparison

House

5.6

Small Apartment

5.5

Stairs

8.1

8.4

Cars

8.1

7.6

Bare Floor Pickup

8.1

8.2

Low-Pile Carpet

5.7

Carpet Pickup

7.8

High-Pile Carpet

4.7

Pet Hair Pickup

5.3

Pets

7.7

Air Quality

3.1

Workshop

4.5

Debris Pickup

Hard Floor Pickup

8.5

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High-Pile Carpet Pickup

8.0

High-Pile Carpet Pickup Video

High-Pile Carpet Pickup Post Test

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Low-Pile Carpet Pickup

7.5

Low-Pile Carpet Pickup Video

Low-Pile Carpet Pickup Post Test

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Pet Hair Pickup

6.0

Pet Hair Pickup Video

Pet Hair Pickup Post Test

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Pet Hair Furniture Performance

4.0

7.5

Sofa Pickup Video

Sofa Pickup Post Test

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Cracks

7.0

6.0

Cracks Video

Wood Cracks Post Test

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Design

Build Quality

7.5

6.5

Build Quality Picture

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Vacuum Type

Handheld

Stick/Handheld

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In The Box

In The Box Picture

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Brushroll

Yes

Brushroll On/Off

Removable Brushroll

Yes

Turbo Brush

Yes

Crevice Tool

Yes

Upholstery Tool

Yes

Soft Bristle Brush

Yes

Hard Bristle Brush

Yes

Extension Wand

Yes

Ceiling Fan Tool

Pet Grooming Tool

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Storing

8.8

6.9

Storing Picture

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Height

18.11" (46.0 cm)

45.28" (115.0 cm)

Width

3.54" (9.0 cm)

8.27" (21.0 cm)

Depth

4.13" (10.5 cm)

8.66" (22.0 cm)

Cord Storing

Not Needed

On-Board Tool Storage

Vacuum Rack/Station

Yes

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Dirt Compartment Size

6.7

5.2

Dirt Compartment Picture

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Dyson Micro 1.5kg Dirt Compartment Picture

Bagless

Yes

Volume

0.11 gal (0.40 L)

0.02 gal (0.09 L)

Full Indicator

Yes

Bag Included

No Bag Needed

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Runtime

4.7

Minimum Runtime

11 min

Maximum Runtime

11 min

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Battery

5.2

6.9

Minimum Battery Life

11 min

9 min

Maximum Battery Life

11 min

28 min

Recharge Time

158 min

141 min

Recharge Dock

Yes

Battery Life Indicator

Yes

Swappable Battery

User-Serviceable Battery

Yes

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Range

Cordless

Yes

Cord Length

N/A

Hose Length

N/A

Minimum Wand Length

1.38 ft (0.42 m)

0.79 ft (0.24 m)

Maximum Wand Length

1.44 ft (0.44 m)

3.25 ft (0.99 m)

Total Range

N/A

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User Maintenance

7.0

8.0

Maintenance Picture

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Brushroll Cleaning Video

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Portability

9.2

8.9

Total Weight

2.27 lbs (1.03 kg)

3.51 lbs (1.59 kg)

Weight In Hand

1.57 lbs (0.71 kg)

1.81 lbs (0.82 kg)

Carrying handle

Yes

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Recurring Cost

7.0

Recurring Cost Picture

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Dyson Micro 1.5kg Recurring Cost Picture

Bag Part Number

No bag

Filter Part Number

XFTRCH900

971178-01

HEPA Filter Part Number

No HEPA Filter

971178-01

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Quality Of Life Features

Picture Of Controls

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Rotating Head

Yes

Power Adjustment

Yes

Self-Propelled

Headlights

Easy On/Off

Yes

Head Surface Type Adjustment

None

Blower Mode

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Tools And Brushes

Tools And Brush Picture

Brushroll

Yes

Brushroll On/Off

Removable Brushroll

Yes

Turbo Brush

Yes

Crevice Tool

Yes

Upholstery Tool

Yes

Soft Bristle Brush

Yes

Hard Bristle Brush

Yes

Extension Wand

Yes

Ceiling Fan Tool

Pet Grooming Tool

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Alternative Configuration

Alternative Configuration Photo 1

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Dyson Micro 1.5kg Alternative Configuration Photo 1

Alternative Configuration Photo 2

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Dyson Micro 1.5kg Alternative Configuration Photo 2

Blower Mode

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Mobility

Portability

9.2

8.9

Total Weight

2.27 lbs (1.03 kg)

3.51 lbs (1.59 kg)

Weight In Hand

1.57 lbs (0.71 kg)

1.81 lbs (0.82 kg)

Carrying Handle

Yes

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Maneuverability

7.0

8.0

Maneuverability Video

Alternative Configuration

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Dyson Micro 1.5kg Alternative Configuration

Alternative Configuration Photo 2

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Range

Cordless

Yes

Cord Length

N/A

Hose Length

N/A

Minimum Wand Length

1.38 ft (0.42 m)

0.79 ft (0.24 m)

Maximum Wand Length

1.44 ft (0.44 m)

3.25 ft (0.99 m)

Total Range

N/A

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Air Quality

Particle Filtration

2.7

Operation Video

Particle Filtration

Preview Graph

Average PM10 Concentration

210.5 μg/m³

Average PM2.5 Concentration

187.6 μg/m³

Anti-Allergy Filter (HEPA)

Yes

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Air Quality During Emptying

4.0

Emptying Video

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Performance

Suction

8.3

6.1

Suction Video

Maximum Hose Suction

20.2 inH₂O (5.03 kPa)

Maximum Head Suction

20.2 inH₂O (5.03 kPa)

2.4 inH₂O (0.61 kPa)

Setting Used For Maximum

"MAX", (Micro Fluffy Head)

Normal Head Suction

6.1 inH₂O (1.52 kPa)

1.3 inH₂O (0.33 kPa)

Setting Used For Normal

"On", (motorized pet brush)

"On", (Micro Fluffy Head)

Hose Diameter

N/A

1.0" (2.5 cm)

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Airflow

4.6

Maximum Airflow Video

Maximum Hose Airflow

27.0 CFM (0.8 m³/min)

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Noise

8.4

8.3

Noise Video

Bare Floor

71.8 dBA

72.8 dBA

Low-Pile Carpet

70.7 dBA

N/A

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Bare Floor Performance (Hardwood, Laminate, Tiles)

Setting Used

"MAX"

Bare Floor Large Debris Graph

Large Debris at 0 gal (0L)

100%

Large Debris at 0.07 gal (0.25L)

N/A

Large Debris at 0.2 gal (0.75L)

N/A

Large Debris at 0.4 gal (1.5L)

N/A

Large Debris at 0.8 gal (3L)

N/A

Large Debris at 1.6 gal (6L)

N/A

Bare Floor Small Debris Graph

Small Debris at 0 gal (0L)

100%

Small Debris at 0.07 gal (0.25L)

N/A

Small Debris at 0.2 gal (0.75L)

N/A

Small Debris at 0.4 gal (1.5L)

N/A

Small Debris at 0.8 gal (3L)

N/A

Small Debris at 1.6 gal (6L)

N/A

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Low-Pile Carpet Performance

0.0

Setting Used

Untestable

Low Carpet Large Debris Graph

Large Debris at 0 gal (0L)

Large Debris at 0.07 gal (0.25L)

N/A

Large Debris at 0.2 gal (0.75L)

N/A

Large Debris at 0.4 gal (1.5L)

N/A

Large Debris at 0.8 gal (3L)

N/A

Large Debris at 1.6 gal (6L)

N/A

Low Carpet Small Debris Graph

Small Debris at 0 gal (0L)

Small Debris at 0.07 gal (0.25L)

N/A

Small Debris at 0.2 gal (0.75L)

N/A

Small Debris at 0.4 gal (1.5L)

N/A

Small Debris at 0.8 gal (3L)

N/A

Small Debris at 1.6 gal (6L)

N/A

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High-Pile Carpet Performance

0.0

Setting Used

Untestable

High Carpet Large Debris Graph

Large Debris at 0 gal (0L)

Large Debris at 0.07 gal (0.25L)

N/A

Large Debris at 0.2 gal (0.75L)

N/A

Large Debris at 0.4 gal (1.5L)

N/A

Large Debris at 0.8 gal (3L)

N/A

Large Debris at 1.6 gal (6L)

N/A

High Carpet Small Debris Graph

Small Debris at 0 gal (0L)

Small Debris at 0.07 gal (0.25L)

N/A

Small Debris at 0.2 gal (0.75L)

N/A

Small Debris at 0.4 gal (1.5L)

N/A

Small Debris at 0.8 gal (3L)

N/A

Small Debris at 1.6 gal (6L)

N/A

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Pet Hair Floor Performance

Pet Hair Graph

Bare Floor

100%

Low-Pile Carpet

N/A

High-Pile Carpet

N/A

Maneuverability

7.0

8.0

Maneuverability Video

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Pet Hair Furniture Performance

4.0

7.5

Sofa Pickup Video

Sofa Pickup Post Test

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Air Quality

Sealing Quality Video

Anti-Allergy Filter (HEPA)

Yes

Cracks

7.0

6.0

Cracks Video

Wood Cracks Post Test

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Stains

1.0

Stain Video

Stain Pickup Post Test

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Water

0.0

Wet Compatible

Water Video

Water Pickup Post Test

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Dyson Micro 1.5kg Water Pickup Post Test

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Mopping Capabilities

Stains

1.0

Stain Video

Stain Pickup Post Test

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Water

0.0

Water Video

Water Pickup Post Test

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Wet Compatible

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Automation

Physical Automation

0.0

Automatic Recharging

Automatic Bag Emptying

Pathing Algorithm

No Pathing Algorithm

Physical Boundary Markers

Scheduled Start Buttons

Cycle Control Buttons

Navigation Control Buttons

Companion App Automation

0.0

Companion App Screen Grabs

App Name

No App

iOS Availability

Android Availability

Software Boundary Markers (No Go Zones)

App Scheduled Start

App Cycle Control

Navigation Control within App

Check Price

Black

CH951

Gold

Micro 1.5kg

Black/Yellow

CH950

Gold

Micro 1.5kg

Blue

CH900WM

Gold

Micro 1.5kg

HomeDepot.com

Blue

CH900

Gold

Micro 1.5kg

BestBuy.com

Blue

CH964AMZ

Gold

Micro 1.5kg

Dyson

Green

CH901

Gold

Micro 1.5kg

Lowes.com

White

CH963AMZ