Shark Cyclone Hand Vac

2.9

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Verdict

This Shark is impressively light and easy to handle, but its weak suction, poor crevice and mat performance, and only average dust retention make it a poor choice for anything beyond the lightest surface crumbs.

Pros

Weight 4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 4.5

Lightweight and easy to maneuver compared with heavier, tool-platform handheld vacuums.
Emptying & Mess Control 3.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 3.5

Cons

Carpet — Medium-Pile Pickup 2.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 2.5

Underwhelming on entry mats and medium-pile surfaces, with significant residue left in the carpet fibers.
Crevice / Groove Pickup (Hard Floors) 2.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 2.0

Performs poorly in crevice tests, leaving noticeable sand behind even after extended vacuuming.
Suction & Airflow 2.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 2.0