Customer Reviews for Shark ION Handheld Vacuum, Bagless, Graphite (WV201)
394 reviews
Most helpful positive review
Posted Sep 2, 2025
Works as designed - Highly Recommend
Performs great, easy setup, easy to clean, attachments work great. I have used it all over the house in just about every room. I like the slim design and is very light weight. I don't know why I waited so long to purchase.
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Most helpful critical review
Posted Oct 30, 2025
Terrible Battery
I got this from my wedding registry and am disappointed. The suction is great, but it’s so finicky. It’ll be fully charged, but die in less than a minute. I’m not sure if it’s a battery issue specifically or something else. It would be a fantastic device if it would just *stay on* instead of immediately dying. I’ve had this for months as well and have waited until I’ve ...
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Lburck
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Posted Oct 30, 2025
Terrible Battery
I got this from my wedding registry and am disappointed. The suction is great, but it’s so finicky. It’ll be fully charged, but die in less than a minute. I’m not sure if it’s a battery issue specifically or something else. It would be a fantastic device if it would just *stay on* instead of immediately dying. I’ve had this for months as well and have waited until I’ve ...
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Response from Staples :
Hello there,
Thank you for taking time to leave a review.
We're genuinely sorry to hear that it hasn’t lived up to your expectations.
It’s great to hear that you’re happy with the suction power, but the issue with the battery life is definitely concerning — especially since it’s affecting your ability to use the vacuum as intended. That’s not the experience we want for you. If you haven’t already, we recommend reaching out to our customer support team 1-855-427-5127 for further assistance. Our hours of operation are Monday to Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. ET, and Saturday from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. ET.
Kind Regards,
Shark Clean
November 7, 2025
Rosemary B
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Posted Oct 20, 2025
Disappointed
I have been using for about 4 months and loved it. Then is just dies. Won't charge, followed all the instructions and nothing. So disappointed. I have a Shark vacuum and have had it for years with no problems.
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Response from Staples :
Hi Rosemary,
Thank you for sharing your experience, and we’re truly sorry to hear that your WANDVAC stopped working after just a few months. We understand how disappointing it is, especially when you’ve had great experiences with other Shark products in the past.
Your feedback is important to us, and we’d love the opportunity to help. If you haven’t already, please reach out to our Customer Support team at 1-855-427-5127. We may be able to offer troubleshooting steps or explore warranty options depending on your situation. We appreciate your loyalty to Shark and hope to restore your confidence in our products.
Warm regards,
Shark Clean US
October 27, 2025
irritated Cookie
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Posted Oct 18, 2025
need directions/manuals
the product works well , however I made the mistake of removing the filter to clean. I cannot replace the filter. For some reason Shark does not have directions available, This makes the product completely useless
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Response from Staples :
Hi there,
Thank you for your feedback, and we’re disappointed to hear you’ve had trouble reinstalling the filter. We understand how frustrating that can be, especially when clear instructions aren’t readily available. To help you out, we’ve made the WANDVAC Owner’s Guide available online, which includes step-by-step instructions for filter maintenance and reinstallation. You can find it here:
https://support.sharkninja.com/article/WV201-Shark-WANDVAC-Cordless-Handheld-Vacuum-Owner-s-Guide?redirect=false.
If you’re still having trouble or need further assistance, our Customer Care team is happy to help at 1-855-427-5127.
We appreciate you choosing Shark and hope we can get your vacuum back up and running smoothly!
Warm regards,
Shark Clean US
October 18, 2025
Catmama
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Posted Oct 5, 2025
Can’t open filter compartment
I bought this a couple of years ago. It does well sucking up cat litter and around the pet food dishes. My complaint is the filter compartment is so hard to open. I can’t even pry it open. And you need to get in there to clean the filter. My husband can’t open it either.
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Hi there,\nThank you for sharing your experience with the WandVac. We’re glad to hear it’s been helpful for cleaning up around pet areas — but we’re truly saddened to hear about the difficulty you’ve had opening the filter compartment. That’s definitely not the ease-of-use we aim to deliver, and we understand how frustrating it must be when even two people can’t get it open.\nYour feedback is incredibly valuable, and we’ve shared it with our product team to help improve future designs. In the meantime, our Customer Care team would be happy to walk you through a few tips that might help with accessing the filter safely and easily.\nPlease don’t hesitate to reach out at 1-855-427-5127, as we’re here to help and want to make sure your WandVac continues to work well for you.\n\nWarm regards,\nShark Clean US
October 7, 2025
Uriah
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Posted Sep 10, 2025
Broke for no reason
Stopped working after 3 months. Big waste of money.
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Response from Staples :
Hi Uriah, Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. We're very sorry to hear that your product stopped working after just three months. That is certainly not the experience we want for our customers. We would like to look into this further and see how we can help. Please contact our Customer Care team at 1 855 427 5127, available Monday to Friday 9am to 9pm EST and Saturday 9am to 6pm EST. We are here to support you. Kind regards, Shark Clean US
September 13, 2025
Aimstaroo
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Posted Sep 2, 2025
Works as designed - Highly Recommend
Performs great, easy setup, easy to clean, attachments work great. I have used it all over the house in just about every room. I like the slim design and is very light weight. I don't know why I waited so long to purchase.
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Robbo
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Posted Sep 1, 2025
Big Yikes
Started great, now it won't stay on longer than a second. Tried changing filters, tried changing batteries, tried various positions and ports for the dock. Cleaning tools are NOT allowed to be this useless in the household, and I won't keep anything that shuts off by itself mid use.
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Response from Staples :
Hi Robbo, Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. We’re truly sorry to hear that your Shark Wandvac has a short runtime. We understand how frustrating this must be, and we want to help make things right. We kindly invite you to reach out to our Customer Service team at 1-855-427-5127.Our hours of operation are Monday to Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. ET, and Saturday from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. ET. Kind regards, Shark Clean
September 1, 2025
Grammy
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Posted May 18, 2025
Not a fan.
I was expecting better out of this little vacuum. I have been a Shark owner for 20 years. I wouldn't own any other vacuum. That's why I purchased this. It doesn't hold a charge, and suction isn't what I'm used to with my other Sharks. Wouldn't purchase again.
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Response from Staples :
Hello,
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review.
Based on the suction power you’ve described and the battery life, it
sounds like there’s a chance the vacuum may not be working as it should. Could you please give our team a call at 1-855-427-5127? We’d love to help ensure you’re getting the most from your product.
Kind regards,
Shark Clean
May 20, 2025
Miss Dorothy
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Posted May 14, 2025
Best little vacuum
Best little vacuum I have had in ages! So glad my friend uses it for everything, so I had to get one! Love it so far, easy convenient and keep it out to use in a snap!
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paula42
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Posted May 14, 2025
Great Until
I loved this vacuum until it would no longer hold the power.
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Response from Staples :
Hello,
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review.
We're so sorry to hear that you’re having power trouble with your Shark. Please reach out to our team by phone at 1-855-427-5127, we'd be happy to look into this for you.
Kind regards,
Shark Clean
May 15, 2025
Bea1
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Posted Apr 21, 2025
Small but mighty
Great little gadget. Powerful and quiet to be so small and holds a lot of dirt before it needs to be emptied. The battery life is also impressive.
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Alex
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Posted Apr 18, 2025
Great handheld technology
Powerful and lightweight. Love having it handy. Quick recharge
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meatman
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Posted Apr 17, 2025
easy to use
handy to use
fits everywhere
very powerful
works great
fits everywhere
very powerful
works great
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Michael
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Posted Feb 22, 2025
The cordless wand works well on flooring and poorly on thick carpeting.
I have not tried to use it in the car as yet because it has been to cold.
I have not tried to use it in the car as yet because it has been to cold.
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Response from Staples :
Hello,
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review.
We're so sad to hear that your vacuum doesn't perform very well on thick carpeting. Your feedback is valuable to us, and we'll absolutely share it with the relevant teams for consideration on future products. If you need any further help with your product, please don't hesitate to reach out to our team by phone at 1-855-427-5127.
Kind regards,
Shark Clean
March 4, 2025
Michael
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Posted Feb 21, 2025
I have not had it back long enough to give you a accurate evaluation, but thank you for asking and keeping in contact and showing concern!
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Hello Michael,
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review.
We look forward to hearing from you soon. If you need any help with your product,
please don't hesitate to reach out to our team by phone at 1-800-365-0135.
March 4, 2025
Shark Wandvac
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Posted Feb 12, 2025
I received a replacement a few weeks ago. This new wandvac lacks a feature that the original had and liked. This runs on 1 speed only … really liked the extra boost with the former.
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LAJJ
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Posted Jan 6, 2025
I have had the vacuum for a few weeks now and so far it is working great.
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GilS
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Posted Jan 6, 2025
Great product
Excellent suction power and easy to handle.Great buy
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KimB
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Posted Jan 2, 2025
Buy One!
Love it! This was sent as a free gift for ordering the Shark Matrix. Lightweight and great suction! I've used it everyday since it arrived!
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ROADKING
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Posted Dec 29, 2024
BUTTONS 2 CLOSE
SEEMS TO WORK PRETTY WELL BUT THE EMPTY BUTTON SHOUD BE IN ANOTHER PLACE, I HAVE PUSHED IT SEVERAL TIMES INSTEAD OF THE POWER BUTTON AND EMPTIED IT ON THE FLOOR.
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Response from Staples :
Hello,
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review.
We're so sorry to hear that you aren't happy with the placement of the buttons on your vacuum. We will absolutely share your feedback with the relevant teams for consideration on future products.
February 20, 2025