Shark ION W1 Handheld Vacuum

Last updated: January 17, 2023


Strong suction is what you'll get with this handheld vacuum. It's cordless design and light weight make it super portable, while the removable dust cup lets you empty trapped dirt in seconds. It's even able to quickly remove pet hair from your upholstery.

Shark ION W1 Handheld Vacuum

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Product Details

Key Takeaway: This handheld vacuum comes in a choice of four finishes, including gold, rose gold, graphite and cove.

In our analysis of 80 expert reviews, the Shark ION W1 Handheld Vacuum placed 4th when we looked at the top 16 products in the category. For the full ranking, see below.

From The Manufacturer

The extraordinary answer to the everyday mess: the lightweight Shark ION W1 Cord-Free Handheld Vacuum packs suction power to take on any mess with quick maneuverability and pure Shark performance.

Expert Reviews


What reviewers liked

Pet tool is surprisingly effective at pulling up hair and dander from your furniture or bedding.
It has a washable filter and is easy to empty.
This hand vacuum is ideal for storing under your kitchen sink, and it has a tapered nozzle that allows you to quickly suck up fine particles and larger debris.
The Shark ION W1 comes with a new innovative design and excellent performance. It is very lightweight and compact, and although that means a small dirt cup and only basic functions, it has everything you need from a dustbuster.

What reviewers didn't like

It can take a while to get used to the location of the on/off button. Sometimes you will accidentally hit it during use.
On the downside, the dust canister is rather small and it does not come with a motorized tool which can be helpful when dealing with ground-in debris and pet hair.
No brush roll attachment so it's not ideal for long pet hair, small dirt cup
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