Shark WANDVAC vs UltraCyclone Pet Pro+ [CH951, CH964AMZ]

Which Vacuum Is Better?

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Shark WANDVAC
Shark UltraCyclone Pet Pro+ [CH951, CH964AMZ]

Tested using Methodology v1.4

Updated Apr 02, 2026 07:42 PM

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Tested using Methodology v1.4

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Our Verdict

Shark WANDVAC

Shark UltraCyclone Pet Pro+ [CH951, CH964AMZ]

The Shark UltraCyclone Pet Pro+ is a better handheld vacuum than the Shark WANDVAC. The UltraCyclone Pet Pro+ is easier to maintain, it has a larger dirt compartment, and its battery life lasts longer. It also comes with a turbo brush with a self-cleaning brushroll to take care of hair wraps. Its performance on all surface types outperforms the WANDVAC. However, the WANDVAC has virtually no recurring costs, and it's easier to store.

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Variants

  • WV201BLBRN (Cove)
  • WV201GDBRN (Gold)
  • CH951 (Black)
  • CH950 (Black/Yellow)

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Cove
WV201BLBRN
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Black
CH951
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Gold
WV201GDBRN
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Black/Yellow
CH950
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Graphite
WV200
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Blue
CH900WM
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Rose Gold
WV201RGBRN
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Blue
CH900
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Slate
WV201
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Blue
CH964AMZ
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Green
CH901
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White
CH963AMZ
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Main Differences for
House

Threshold 

0.10

House 
 

5.6
5.6

Runtime 
 

3.9
4.7

Pet Hair Furniture Performance 
 

7.0
4.0

Particle Filtration 
 

6.0
2.7

Full Comparison

Debris Pickup

Hard Floor Pickup 
 

8.0
8.5

Hard Floor Pickup video  

Hard Floor Pickup Post Test 
 

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Shark WANDVAC Hard Floor Pickup Post Test
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Shark UltraCyclone Pet Pro+ [CH951, CH964AMZ] Hard Floor Pickup Post Test

High-Pile Carpet Pickup 
 

7.5
8.0

High-Pile Carpet Pickup Video  

High-Pile Carpet Pickup Post Test 
 

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Shark WANDVAC High-Pile Carpet Pickup Post Test
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Shark UltraCyclone Pet Pro+ [CH951, CH964AMZ] High-Pile Carpet Pickup Post Test

Low-Pile Carpet Pickup 
 

7.5
7.5

Low-Pile Carpet Pickup Video  

Low-Pile Carpet Pickup Post Test 
 

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Shark WANDVAC Low-Pile Carpet Pickup Post Test
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Shark UltraCyclone Pet Pro+ [CH951, CH964AMZ] Low-Pile Carpet Pickup Post Test

Pet Hair Pickup 
 

6.0
6.0

Pet Hair Pickup Video  

Pet Hair Pickup Post Test 
 

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Shark WANDVAC Pet Hair Pickup Post Test
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Shark UltraCyclone Pet Pro+ [CH951, CH964AMZ] Pet Hair Pickup Post Test

Pet Hair Furniture Performance 
 

7.0
4.0

Sofa Pickup Video  

Sofa Pickup Post Test 
 

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Shark WANDVAC Sofa Pickup Post Test
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Shark UltraCyclone Pet Pro+ [CH951, CH964AMZ] Sofa Pickup Post Test

Cracks 
 

7.5
7.0

Cracks Video  

Wood Cracks Post Test 
 

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Shark WANDVAC Wood Cracks Post Test
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Shark UltraCyclone Pet Pro+ [CH951, CH964AMZ] Wood Cracks Post Test
Design

Build Quality 
 

7.5
7.5

Build Quality Picture 
 

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Vacuum Type 
 

Handheld
Handheld

In The Box 
 

In The Box Picture 
 

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Shark UltraCyclone Pet Pro+ [CH951, CH964AMZ] In The Box Picture

Brushroll 
 

No
No

Brushroll On/Off 
 

No
No

Removable Brushroll 
 

No
No

Turbo Brush 
 

No
Yes

Crevice Tool 
 

Yes
Yes

Upholstery Tool 
 

Yes
Yes

Soft Bristle Brush 
 

Yes
No

Hard Bristle Brush 
 

No
Yes

Extension Wand 
 

Yes
No

Ceiling Fan Tool 
 

No
No

Pet Grooming Tool 
 

No
No

Storing 
 

9.2
8.8

Storing Picture 
 

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Shark UltraCyclone Pet Pro+ [CH951, CH964AMZ] Storing Picture

Height 
 

15.16" (38.5 cm)
18.11" (46.0 cm)

Width 
 

4.13" (10.5 cm)
3.54" (9.0 cm)

Depth 
 

9.06" (23.0 cm)
4.13" (10.5 cm)

Cord Storing 
 

Not Needed
Not Needed

On-Board Tool Storage 
 

No
No

Vacuum Rack/Station 
 

Yes
No

Dirt Compartment Size 
 

4.4
6.7

Dirt Compartment Picture 
 

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Shark WANDVAC Dirt Compartment Picture
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Shark UltraCyclone Pet Pro+ [CH951, CH964AMZ] Dirt Compartment Picture

Bagless 
 

Yes
Yes

Volume 
 

0.02 gal (0.07 L)
0.11 gal (0.40 L)

Full Indicator 
 

No
No

Bag Included 
 

No Bag Needed
No Bag Needed

Runtime 
 

3.9
4.7

Minimum Runtime 
 

8 min
11 min

Maximum Runtime 
 

8 min
11 min

Battery 
 

5.2
5.2

Minimum Battery Life 
 

8 min
11 min

Maximum Battery Life 
 

8 min
11 min

Recharge Time 
 

118 min
158 min

Recharge Dock 
 

Yes
No

Battery Life Indicator 
 

Yes
Yes

Swappable Battery 
 

No
No

User-Serviceable Battery 
 

No
No

User Maintenance 
 

8.0
7.0

Maintenance Picture 
 

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Shark UltraCyclone Pet Pro+ [CH951, CH964AMZ] Maintenance Picture

Brushroll Cleaning Video  

Recurring Cost 
 

10
7.0

Recurring Cost Picture 
 

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Shark WANDVAC Recurring Cost Picture
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Shark UltraCyclone Pet Pro+ [CH951, CH964AMZ] Recurring Cost Picture

Bag Part Number  

No bag
No bag

Filter Part Number  

XHFWV200
XFTRCH900

HEPA Filter Part Number  

XHFWV200
No HEPA Filter

Quality Of Life Features 
 

Picture Of Controls 
 

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Shark WANDVAC Picture Of Controls
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Shark UltraCyclone Pet Pro+ [CH951, CH964AMZ] Picture Of Controls

Rotating Head 
 

No
No

Power Adjustment 
 

No
No

Self-Propelled 
 

No
No

Headlights 
 

No
No

Easy On/Off 
 

Yes
Yes

Head Surface Type Adjustment 
 

None
None

Blower Mode 
 

No
No
Mobility

Portability 
 

9.4
9.2

Total Weight 
 

1.37 lbs (0.62 kg)
2.27 lbs (1.03 kg)

Weight In Hand 
 

1.37 lbs (0.62 kg)
1.57 lbs (0.71 kg)

Carrying Handle 
 

Yes
Yes

Maneuverability 
 

7.0
7.0

Maneuverability Video  

Alternative Configuration 
 

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Alternative Configuration Photo 2 
 

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Shark WANDVAC Alternative Configuration Photo 2
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Shark UltraCyclone Pet Pro+ [CH951, CH964AMZ] Alternative Configuration Photo 2

Range 
 

10
10

Cordless 
 

Yes
Yes

Cord Length 
 

N/A
N/A

Hose Length 
 

N/A
N/A

Minimum Wand Length 
 

1.02 ft (0.31 m)
1.38 ft (0.42 m)

Maximum Wand Length 
 

1.51 ft (0.46 m)
1.44 ft (0.44 m)

Total Range 
 

N/A
N/A
Air Quality

Particle Filtration 
 

6.0
2.7

Operation Video  

Particle Filtration  

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Shark WANDVAC Particle Filtration
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Shark UltraCyclone Pet Pro+ [CH951, CH964AMZ] Particle Filtration

Average PM10 Concentration 
 

7.0 μg/m³
210.5 μg/m³

Average PM2.5 Concentration 
 

6.8 μg/m³
187.6 μg/m³

Anti-Allergy Filter (HEPA) 
 

No
No

Air Quality During Emptying 
 

4.0
4.0

Emptying Video  

Performance

Suction 
 

9.4
8.3

Suction Video  

Maximum Hose Suction 
 

39.0 inH₂O (9.71 kPa)
20.2 inH₂O (5.03 kPa)

Maximum Head Suction 
 

39.0 inH₂O (9.71 kPa)
20.2 inH₂O (5.03 kPa)

Normal Head Suction 
 

39.0 inH₂O (9.71 kPa)
6.1 inH₂O (1.52 kPa)

Setting Used For Normal  

"On", no attachments
"On", (motorized pet brush)

Hose Diameter 
 

N/A
N/A

Airflow 
 

3.6
4.6

Maximum Airflow Video  

Maximum Hose Airflow 
 

18.7 CFM (0.5 m³/min)
27.0 CFM (0.8 m³/min)

Noise 
 

7.9
8.4

Noise Video 
 

Bare Floor 
 

77.8 dBA
71.8 dBA

Low-Pile Carpet 
 

75.1 dBA
70.7 dBA
Mopping Capabilities

Stains 
 

1.0
1.0

Stain Video  

Stain Pickup Post Test 
 

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Shark WANDVAC Stain Pickup Post Test
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Shark UltraCyclone Pet Pro+ [CH951, CH964AMZ] Stain Pickup Post Test

Water 
 

0.0
0.0

Water Video  

Water Pickup Post Test 
 

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Shark WANDVAC Water Pickup Post Test
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Shark UltraCyclone Pet Pro+ [CH951, CH964AMZ] Water Pickup Post Test

Wet Compatible 
 

No
No

Check Price

Cove
WV201BLBRN
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Black
CH951
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Gold
WV201GDBRN
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Black/Yellow
CH950
Amazon.com
Graphite
WV200
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Blue
CH900WM
SEE PRICE
Walmart.com
Rose Gold
WV201RGBRN
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Blue
CH900
Amazon.com
Slate
WV201
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Blue
CH964AMZ
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Green
CH901
SEE PRICE
Amazon.com
 
White
CH963AMZ
Amazon.com

Shark WANDVAC

Shark UltraCyclone Pet Pro+ [CH951, CH964AMZ]

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