Shark CH 951 handheld vacuum

Shark CH951 UltraCyclone Pet Pro Plus (also marketed simply as Pet Pro+), a cordless handheld vacuum ideal for quick pickups—especially if you’ve got pets or a crumb-prone car interior

Overview & Features

Model & Branding: The Shark CH951 is the UltraCyclone™ Pet Pro Plus cordless handheld vacuum. It’s sometimes sold as the classic handheld pet vacuum (UK version) or CH950 in other regions.

Design & Build: shark CH 951 handheld vacuum is Lightweight and portable—about 2.8 lb.

Equipped with a self-cleaning Pet Power Brush to eliminate hair wrap around the brushroll.

Features an XL dust cup (~0.45 qt / 0.5 L) and a CleanTouch™ dirt ejector for hands-free emptying, plus a washable filter.

Cyclonic suction for lasting motor and filter performance.

Comes bundled with a crevice tool and scrubbing brush.

Performance & Power

Suction & Cleaning:

Great at picking up larger debris and surface-level dirt—especially impressive in cars and on upholstery.

The motorized brush excels at pet hair removal.

However, it can struggle with ground-in or fine debris, particularly on carpets.

Battery Life:

Advertised runtime is around 10 minutes, but real-world tests—like those by TechRadar—found up to 15 minutes on a full charge.

Charging Time:

Takes approximately 6 hours to fully charge.

Pros & Cons

Pros:

Portable & easy to maneuver—great for spot cleaning and cars.

Very effective on pet hair, thanks to the self-cleaning motorized brush.

Simple maintenance—easy to empty dust cup and clean washable filter.

Solid build quality—feels durable despite plastic construction.

Good for quick pickups—especially useful if you have pets, kids, or drive often.

Cons:

Short runtime—10–15 minutes isn’t ideal for large jobs.

Small dust cup may require frequent emptying.

Not great for deep-cleaning fine dirt or carpeted messes.

Larger size might make it difficult to reach tight spaces or store in small cars.

What Others Say

TechRadar: “Lightweight and easy to move around… plenty powerful for picking up large and small debris—just beware the short battery life.”.

TechGearLab confirms it’s “good with tough messes and pet hair” though battery life and crevice access could be improved.

People/IdealHome highlight it as Shark’s top handheld vacuum—light and powerful for quick cleanups.

TechRadar (2025 guide): Named it the best car vacuum for its balance of suction, attachments, and pet hair performance.

Summary Table

Feature Details

Weight ~2.8 lb (lightweight)
Dust Cup ~0.45 qt / 0.5 L
Battery Life ~10 minutes (up to 15 min in some tests)
Charge Time ~6 hours
Key Tools Motorized Pet Brush, crevice tool, scrub brush
Pros Good suction, pet hair performance, easy maintenance
Cons Short runtime, small bin, struggles with deep dirt

Final Take

If you’re looking for a convenient and powerful handheld vacuum for pet hair, car interiors, or quick spot cleaning, the Shark CH951 UltraCyclone Pet Pro Plus is a solid choice. Just keep in mind that it’s not designed for large or deep cleaning tasks due to limited runtime and storage capacity.