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  1. Table of Contents
  2. Top
  3. Main Differences
  4. Design
    1. Build Quality
    2. User Maintenance
    3. Recurring Cost
    4. Storing
    5. Dirt Compartment
    6. In The Box
    7. Range
    8. Portability
    9. Battery
    10. Quality Of Life Features
    11. Tools And Brushes
    12. Alternative Configuration
  5. Performance
    1. Hard Floor Pick-Up
    2. High-Pile Carpet Pick-Up
    3. Low-Pile Carpet Pick-Up
    4. Pet-Hair Pick-Up
    5. Suction
    6. Airflow
    7. Noise
    8. Maneuverability
    9. Pet Hair Furniture Performance
    10. Air Quality
    11. Cracks
    12. Stains
    13. Water
  6. Comments

Dyson V7 vs Shark WANDVAC

Side-by-Side Comparison

Products

Dyson V7
Shark WANDVAC

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Dyson V7 Picture
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  1. Recommended in 2 articles:
  2. Handheld
  3. Handheld For Pet Hair

Variants

  • V7 Animal Plus (Blue)
  • V7 Motorhead Origin (Gray)
  • V7 Motorhead (Gray/Purple)
  • V7 Absolute (Grey)
  • V7 Animal (Iron)
  • V7 Fluffy (Iron/Blue)
  • V7 Animal Pro (Pink/Gray)
  • V7 Total Clean (Red)
  • V7 Advanced Origin (Silver)
  • V7 Allergy (White)
  • WV201BLBRN (Cove)
  • WV201GDBRN (Gold)
  • WV200 (Graphite)
  • WV201RGBRN (Rose Gold)
  • WV201 (Slate)

Our Verdict

Dyson V7

Shark WANDVAC

The Dyson V7 and Shark WANDVAC have different strengths and weaknesses, which is normal for vacuums with different intended uses. The Shark is a dedicated handheld vacuum for spot cleaning that feels sturdier and lighter, is easier to maintain and store, and clears more debris on bare floors. The upright/handheld Dyson is better for clearing large sections of the floor due to its larger dirt compartment, longer continuous runtime, and a broader selection of tools and brushes. It also performs better on carpeted floors.

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V7 Animal Plus
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V7 Motorhead Origin
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V7 Motorhead
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V7 Absolute
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Rose Gold
WV201RGBRN
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Iron/Blue
V7 Fluffy
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Pink/Gray
V7 Animal Pro
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Red
V7 Total Clean
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Silver
V7 Advanced Origin
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White
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Main Differences for
Bare Floor

Threshold 

0.10

Bare Floor 

7.2
7.3

Hard Floor Pick-Up 
 

6.5
8.0

Airflow 
 

6.6
3.6

Dirt Compartment 
 

6.9
4.5

Portability 
 

8.3
9.4

User Maintenance 
 

7.0
8.0

Cracks 
 

6.5
7.5

Full Comparison

Design

Build Quality 
 

6.5
7.5

Build Quality Picture  

Dyson V7 Build Quality Picture
Shark WANDVAC Build Quality Picture

Vacuum Type 
 

Stick/Handheld
Handheld
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User Maintenance 
 

7.0
8.0

Maintenance Picture  

Dyson V7 Maintenance Picture
Shark WANDVAC Maintenance Picture

Brushroll Cleaning Video  

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Recurring Cost 
 

10
10

Recurring Cost Picture  

Dyson V7 Recurring Cost Picture
Shark WANDVAC Recurring Cost Picture

Bag Part Number  

No bag
No bag

Filter Part Number  

965661-01
XHFWV200

HEPA Filter Part Number  

967478-01
XHFWV200
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Storing 
 

6.8
7.6

Storing Picture  

Dyson V7 Storing Picture
Shark WANDVAC Storing Picture

Height 
 

47.24" (120.0 cm)
15.16" (38.5 cm)

Width 
 

9.84" (25.0 cm)
4.13" (10.5 cm)

Depth 
 

8.27" (21.0 cm)
9.06" (23.0 cm)

Cord Storing 
 

Not Needed
Not Needed

On-Board Tool Storage 
 

No
No

Vacuum Rack/Station 
 

Yes
Yes
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Dirt Compartment 
 

6.9
4.5

Dirt Compartment Picture  

Dyson V7 Dirt Compartment Picture
Shark WANDVAC Dirt Compartment Picture

Bagless 
 

Yes
Yes

Volume 
 

0.09 gal (0.35 L)
0.02 gal (0.07 L)

Full Indicator 
 

Yes
No

Bag Included 
 

No Bag Needed
No Bag Needed
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In The Box 
 

In The Box Picture  

Dyson V7 In The Box Picture
Shark WANDVAC In The Box Picture
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Range 
 

10
10

Cordless 
 

Yes
Yes

Cord Length 
 

N/A
N/A

Hose Length 
 

N/A
N/A

Minimum Wand Length 
 

0.98 ft (0.30 m)
1.02 ft (0.31 m)

Maximum Wand Length 
 

3.38 ft (1.03 m)
1.51 ft (0.46 m)

Total Range 
 

N/A
N/A
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Portability 
 

8.3
9.4

Total Weight 
 

5.22 lbs (2.37 kg)
1.37 lbs (0.62 kg)

Weight In Hand 
 

2.93 lbs (1.33 kg)
1.37 lbs (0.62 kg)

Carrying handle 
 

Yes
Yes
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Battery 
 

5.6
5.7

Minimum Battery Life 
 

7.5 min
8 min

Maximum Battery Life 
 

33 min
8 min

Recharge Time 
 

170 min
118 min

Recharge Dock 
 

No
Yes

Battery Life Indicator 
 

No
Yes

Removable Batteries 
 

Yes
No
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Quality Of Life Features 
 

Picture Of Controls  

Dyson V7 Picture Of Controls
Shark WANDVAC Picture Of Controls

Rotating Head 
 

Yes
No

Power Adjustment 
 

Yes
No

Self-Propelled 
 

No
No

Headlights 
 

No
No

Easy On/Off 
 

Yes
Yes

Head Surface Type Adjustment 
 

None
None
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Tools And Brushes 
 

Tools And Brush Picture  

Dyson V7 Tools And Brush Picture
Shark WANDVAC Tools And Brush Picture

Brushroll 
 

Yes
No

Brushroll On/Off 
 

No
No

Removable Brushroll 
 

Yes
No

Turbo Brush 
 

Yes
No

Crevice Tool 
 

Yes
Yes

Upholstery Tool 
 

Yes
Yes

Soft Bristle Brush 
 

Yes
Yes

Hard Bristle Brush 
 

Yes
No

Extension Wand 
 

Yes
Yes

Ceiling Fan Tool 
 

No
No

Pet Grooming Tool 
 

No
No
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Alternative Configuration 
 

Alternative Configuration Photo 1  

Dyson V7 Alternative Configuration Photo 1
Shark WANDVAC Alternative Configuration Photo 1

Alternative Configuration Photo 2  

Dyson V7 Alternative Configuration Photo 2
Shark WANDVAC Alternative Configuration Photo 2

Blower Mode 
 

No
No
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Performance

Hard Floor Pick-Up 
 

6.5
8.0

Hard Floor Pick-Up video  

Hard Floor Pick-Up Post test  

Dyson V7 Hard Floor Pick-Up Post test
Shark WANDVAC Hard Floor Pick-Up Post test
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High-Pile Carpet Pick-Up 
 

6.0
7.5

High-Pile Carpet Pick-Up Video  

High-Pile Carpet Pick-Up Post Test  

Dyson V7 High-Pile Carpet Pick-Up Post Test
Shark WANDVAC High-Pile Carpet Pick-Up Post Test
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Low-Pile Carpet Pick-Up 
 

6.5
7.5

Low-Pile Carpet Pick-Up Video  

Low-Pile Carpet Pick-Up Post Test  

Dyson V7 Low-Pile Carpet Pick-Up Post Test
Shark WANDVAC Low-Pile Carpet Pick-Up Post Test
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Pet-Hair Pick-Up 
 

8.0
6.0

Pet Hair Pick-Up Video  

Pet Hair Pick-Up Post Test  

Dyson V7 Pet Hair Pick-Up Post Test
Shark WANDVAC Pet Hair Pick-Up Post Test
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Suction 
 

5.4
9.4

Suction Video  

Maximum Hose Suction 
 

43.3 inH₂O (10.79 kPa)
39.0 inH₂O (9.71 kPa)

Maximum Head Suction 
 

2.1 inH₂O (0.52 kPa)
39.0 inH₂O (9.71 kPa)

Normal Head Suction 
 

1.0 inH₂O (0.26 kPa)
39.0 inH₂O (9.71 kPa)

Setting Used For Normal  

"Powerful suction"
"On", no attachments

Hose Diameter 
 

1.3" (3.2 cm)
N/A
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Airflow 
 

6.6
3.6

Maximum Airflow Video  

Maximum Hose Airflow 
 

47.8 CFM (1.4 m³/min)
18.7 CFM (0.5 m³/min)
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Noise 
 

8.5
7.9

Noise Video 
 

Bare Floor 
 

70.5 dBA
77.8 dBA

Low-Pile Carpet 
 

72.1 dBA
75.1 dBA
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Maneuverability 
 

7.5
7.0

Maneuverability Video  

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Pet Hair Furniture Performance 
 

7.5
7.0

Sofa Pickup Video  

Sofa Pickup Post Test  

Dyson V7 Sofa Pickup Post Test
Shark WANDVAC Sofa Pickup Post Test
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Air Quality 
 

Sealing Quality Video  

Anti-Allergy Filter (HEPA) 
 

Yes
No
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Cracks 
 

6.5
7.5

Cracks Video  

Wood Cracks Post Test  

Dyson V7 Wood Cracks Post Test
Shark WANDVAC Wood Cracks Post Test
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Stains 
 

1.0
1.0

Stain Video  

Stain Pickup Post Test  

Dyson V7 Stain Pickup Post Test
Shark WANDVAC Stain Pickup Post Test
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Water 
 

0.0
0.0

Wet Compatible 
 

No
No

Water Video  

Water Pickup Post Test  

Dyson V7 Water Pickup Post Test
Shark WANDVAC Water Pickup Post Test
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Blue
V7 Animal Plus
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Gray
V7 Motorhead Origin
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Gray/Purple
V7 Motorhead
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Grey
V7 Absolute
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Rose Gold
WV201RGBRN
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Iron/Blue
V7 Fluffy
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Pink/Gray
V7 Animal Pro
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Red
V7 Total Clean
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Silver
V7 Advanced Origin
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White
V7 Allergy
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Dyson V7

Shark WANDVAC

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