Shark Clean & Empty Cordless Stick Vacuum & Auto-Empty System BU3521 10" Cleaning Path White: Bagless, 40 Min Run Time
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The Shark Clean Empty Cordless Stick Vacuum is designed for convenience and efficiency, making it ideal for quick clean-ups around the house. Its lightweight design and automatic emptying feature enhance usability, while the vacuum's ability to transition between surfaces adds versatility. However, some guests have noted concerns about suction power and battery life, particularly for larger spaces. Overall, it offers a good balance of performance and ease of use for everyday cleaning tasks.
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3.9 out of 5 stars with 365 reviews
37% would recommend
48 recommendations
1 out of 5 stars
Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
15 October, 2026
Shark cordless clean and empty stick
Battery life after a year is awful. Bought a back up battery and it is equally bad. I can only get a room or two done before it’s dead. Also the bottom canister is now open and needs manually shut every time you remove it from the charger. It doesn’t have great suction and over all a huge waste of money.
5 out of 5 stars
14 October, 2026
originally posted on sharkninja.ca
Great 😊
Great and easy to use. Got great power and value for money
5 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
10 October, 2026Verified purchase
Recommend for pet owners and people who shed hair
I had a generic cordless vacuum that had been used for quite a while (5+ years) and it stopped working. My particular vacuuming needs. I have a dog and my hair sheds so was looking for something that would be powerful enough to get everything. I like vacuuming in general but I hate emptying the container mid vacuum to keep going. It's dusty and messy and feels really gross when my hand gets caught in the crossfire. I started wearing disposable gloves when vacuuming because of it. All that friction in the process makes vacuuming less enjoyable. How this one measures up. I love it! It brings the joy back into vacuuming for me. lol. The areas that need vacuuming in my home are the living room, hallway, office, and bedroom. This can do the apartment in one go if you're doing a quick vacuum. When I first used it, the apartment was way overdue for a vacuum so I did max and multiple passes. That got me through like two spaces each before having to take a break and recharge. It also picks up SO MUCH DUST and tiny pet hairs. The self emptying into a separate container is also one of my favorite features. No more fussing with the vacuum and breathing it in and I can keep vacuuming with ease. photos are from vacuuming the office on max - one pass.
1 out of 5 stars
Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
10 October, 2026Verified purchase
Horrific dont do it
If I can give this zero stars I would. The vacuum doesn’t suction, the dirt compartment stays open and will not close even after trying to jam it shut and this is the SECOND one I got (with warranty) to confirm the first one just wasn’t defective. If you care about your time and sanity DO NOT get this. You spend time vacuuming just to find crumbs everywhere again because of the dirt compartment always coming open
1 reply from SharkNinja Product Expert team - 4 days ago
Hi Sam, Thank you for taking the time to share your review. We're sorry to hear that you've had such a disappointing experience with the vacuum. We understand how frustrating it must be when the vacuum doesn't provide the suction you expect and the dirt compartment repeatedly opens during use, especially after receiving a replacement unit under warranty and experiencing the same issue again. We appreciate you bringing this to our attention, as reliability and ease of use are important parts of the overall customer experience. Your feedback is important to us and helps us improve both our products and overall customer experience. Please contact our support team on 1-877-581-7375 (Monday - Friday 9 am – 9 pm ET | Saturday 9 am – 6 pm ET), and we'll be happy to assist you further. Kind Regards, SharkNinja
3 out of 5 stars
Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
8 October, 2026Verified purchase
Disappointed
It was working great at first but less then a month it started to smell like burn and also heating up and out of nowhere it just stopped working.
1 reply from SharkNinja Product Expert team - 8 days ago
Hi Sonia, Thank you for your feedback. We're deeply unhappy to read the unit started giving off a burning smell, heating up, and then stopped working in less than a month. We can understand how frustrating that must be. What you're describing definitely doesn't sound normal, and we'd love to help get this resolved for you. Please reach out to us at 1-877-581-7375. We're available Monday-Friday, 9 AM-9 PM EST, and Saturday, 9 AM-5:30 PM EST. We'll be happy to walk you through some troubleshooting and, if needed, review your warranty options for a replacement where applicable. Kind regards, SharkNinja
3 out of 5 stars
6 October, 2026
originally posted on sharkninja.ca
Wish I didn’t buy it
This vacuum is incredibly frustrating. I don’t understand how it has good reviews. That tube is constantly clogged and when I go to empty it half the time it doesn’t suction hard enough and I’m stuck with dirt dangling from the canister. The canister also doesn’t shut if you have sucked up anything metal such as a staple.
1 reply from SharkNinja CA team - 7 days ago
Hi there, Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We're sorry to hear that your experience with the Clean & Empty Cordless Stick Vacuum hasn't met your expectations. We understand how frustrating it must be to deal with frequent clogs and difficulties when emptying the canister, especially when you're expecting cleaning to be quick and hassle-free. We'd like the opportunity to look into this further and help get things working as they should. Please get in touch with our Customer Service team using the link below: https://support.sharkninja.ca/en-CA/contact-us Our team will be happy to take a closer look at the issues you've described and work with you to find the best solution. Thank you for bringing this to our attention, and we appreciate the opportunity to assist. Kind regards, SharkNinja CA
1 out of 5 stars
3 October, 2026Verified purchase
Delivery was less -1 stars.
First I went to the store to purchase this because .com said it was in stock, nope. I ordered it online, received notification it was damaged during shipment, delivery was delayed a day. Placed a nother order for same-day delivery- received a text from the Shipt driver- their counts are off and they don’t have it in stock so it was cancelled. .com gets delivered and this is what I get….. placed another online order and have to now wait 3-4 days and hope this one isn’t damaged. Can’t rate the vacuums bc I can’t use it.
1 reply from SharkNinja Product Expert team - 14 days ago
Hi Danielle, Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. We are sorry to hear about the difficulties you experienced while trying to receive your order. We understand how frustrating it must have been to encounter inventory discrepancies, shipment damage, delivery delays, and order cancellations before even having the opportunity to use the product. We appreciate you sharing your experience and understand that you are unable to evaluate the vacuum itself at this time. Your feedback regarding the ordering and delivery process is valuable, and we regret that your experience did not meet your expectations. Kind Regards, SharkNinja
1 out of 5 stars
Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
1 October, 2026Verified purchase
(no review title)
Doesn’t even last a year
1 reply from SharkNinja Product Expert team - 17 days ago
Hi Reja, Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. We're sorry to hear that your Shark Clean & Empty Cordless Stick Vacuum did not last as long as you expected. We understand how disappointing and frustrating this must be, especially when you expect reliable performance from your vacuum. This is certainly not the experience we want for our customers. We would like the opportunity to learn more about what occurred and help troubleshoot the concern you've described. You can reach us at 1-877-581-7375. Live agent support is available Monday through Friday from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM and Saturday from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Kind Regards, SharkNinja
5 out of 5 stars
30 September, 2026
originally posted on sharkninja.ca
Obsessedddxd
Okay love literally everything about this vacuum. Lightweight, my 5 year old loves using it ! Battery time …. Way better than my previous Dyson. Love that hair doesn’t get tangled in the brush roll. And okay the self empty …. Amazing. Great suction, got sooo much hair off my couch from my dog. 10/10
5 out of 5 stars
24 September, 2026
originally posted on sharkninja.com
Love the Shark stick vacuum
Love the Shart stock vacuum. It is lightweight. Easy to empty and has excellent suction.
1 out of 5 stars
20 September, 2026
originally posted on sharkninja.com
Poor Suction & 15 min. Battery Life
Poor suction & Battery Life. I have a split level home and this only last through 3 rooms. It also cannot suck spider webs from corners, or pick up items from crevices. I like the auto empty feature and it works as the back up vacuum, but for the price back up isn’t worth it. I use this for a quick clean up. Definitely doesn’t work as a way to keep carpets clean, and pull dirt from them. Very disappointing. I have many other Shark/Ninja products. But this one made me switch to Dyson for my choice in vacuums.
1 reply from sharkninja team - 24 days ago
Hello Kathi, Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback We're sorry to hear that you're experiencing issues with both suction performance and battery life. We understand how disappointing this must be, particularly when the vacuum is not cleaning as effectively as expected and is not lasting long enough to clean your home. We've linked the troubleshooting guide below, which includes steps that may help improve suction and battery performance. Please follow the guidance relevant to the issues you're experiencing. If the troubleshooting does not resolve the problem, you will be prompted at the end to complete a contact form. Once submitted, a member of our Customer Service team will review your case and assist you further via email. https://support.sharkninja.com/article/BU3000-BU3500-Series-Shark-Clean-Empty-Cordless-Stick-Vacuum-Auto-Empty-System-Troubleshooting-Guide?redirect=false Kind Regards, SharkNinja
2 out of 5 stars
18 September, 2026
originally posted on sharkninja.ca
Not enough battery for 1 floor, can't do dog hair
I've had this for 6 months now, and I'm not a fan. Eco mode is useless, normal mode fails to detect my carpet and turn on the roller, so it's turbo all the time. That gives you less than 10 minutes, which isn't enough to clean one floor (~650 sq ft) without recharging. We have a dog, and it is incapable of sucking up dog hair. It mostly pushes it around into clumps. If you attack the clumps from several angles, you may be able to get some of them, some of the time. I prefer vacuums that just, yknow, suck things up the first go round. The roller also becomes very difficult to push around, seemingly at random. Constantly lifting and putting the vac back down to try and temporarily resolve this. Fine, some nice things: the docking is great, the weight is good, and it seems well built. It just sucks at sucking.
1 reply from SharkNinja CA team - 18 days ago
Hi Bryce, Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. We're pleased to hear that you like the docking system, lightweight design, and build quality of your Shark Clean & Empty Cordless Stick Vacuum. However, we're sorry to learn that the runtime, carpet detection, pet hair pickup performance, and maneuverability have not met your expectations. We understand how frustrating this can be, especially when cleaning up after pets and trying to complete a full floor cleaning session. To help maintain optimal performance, we recommend checking the floorhead and brushroll for any debris or hair build-up, ensuring the dust cup and filters are clean, and confirming that the vacuum is fully charged before use. If you're continuing to experience the concerns described in your review, please complete the troubleshooting steps for "My vacuum has no or low suction" using the link below: https://support.sharkninja.ca/en-CA/article/BU3000-BU3500-Series-Shark-Clean-Empty-Cordless-Stick-Vacuum-Auto-Empty-System-Troubleshooting-Guide-ca Kind Regards, SharkNinja CA
1 out of 5 stars
Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
16 September, 2026Verified purchase
(no review title)
broke after 1 year of normal use. didn't love using it while it worked. it is lightweight and convenient, but the suction was noticeably worse than a typical shark vacuum. I wouldn't recommend it to anyone.
1 reply from SharkNinja Product Expert team - 19 days ago
Hi Sarah, Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. We're sorry to hear that your Shark Cordless vacuum stopped working after only a year of normal use and that the suction performance did not meet your expectations. We're glad to hear that you found the unit lightweight and convenient to use. We'd like the opportunity to help troubleshoot and work toward a resolution. Please contact our Customer Service team at 1-855-427-5127, available Monday through Friday from 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, SharkNinja US
5 out of 5 stars
12 September, 2026
originally posted on sharkninja.com
Unique vacuum!
I love how lightweight this vacuum is and how well it picks up.
5 out of 5 stars
8 September, 2026
originally posted on sharkninja.com
Best purchase ever!
I love my vacuum it makes my life easier no more killing my back sweeping the floor with a broom 🧹
5 out of 5 stars
7 September, 2026
originally posted on sharkninja.ca
Don’t think about it, just do it !!! No regrets
Best vacuum ever !!! If you’re thinking about it, just do it ! It’s so light, I grab it now instead of my broom. The suction is amazing and it just handles so easily. Best purchase I’ve made !!!
1 out of 5 stars
Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
29 August, 2026Verified purchase
2nd Shark vacuum that fails
Fell once and broke.
1 reply from SharkNinja Product Expert team - 2 months ago
Hi Salmalyn, thank you for your review and feedback. We're disappointed to hear that your Shark Clean & Empty was damaged after a fall. We know how frustrating it can be when an unexpected accident affects a product you've come to rely on. We'd like the opportunity to provide product support to further look into this concern and explore any warranty options that may be available. Please contact our Customer Service Team at 1-855-427-5127, and we'd be happy to discuss the issue, review the available support options, and assist however we can. Kind regards, Shark Home
5 out of 5 stars
26 August, 2026
originally posted on sharkninja.com
Excellent Vacuum Cleaner
This is an excellent vacuum. We love it's performance and the automatic emptying feature. Great suction, long battery life and roller that pet hair doesn't stick to.
1 out of 5 stars
26 August, 2026
originally posted on sharkninja.com
Don’t waste your time
I am on my 2nd replacement then when I got the newwst one from you guys I have called and emailed for almost a month because it also dosent charge or work and noone has gotten back to me
1 reply from SharkNinja team - 1 month ago
Hi there, Thank you for your feedback. It's truly disheartening to read you've had multiple replacements that wouldn't charge, and we can understand how frustrating that must have been, especially after spending weeks trying to get a response. After reviewing your recent interaction with us, we can see that a resolution has been reached. If you need any further support, please feel free to contact us using the link below. We're here to help. https://support.sharkninja.com/contact-us Kind regards, Shark Home
3 out of 5 stars
26 August, 2026
originally posted on influenster.com

It’s not terrible but I’ve used better!
We’ve owned this vacuum for about 2 years. I find it to be good, not great! The suction isn’t the best, it doesn’t work well without the extension at all. Pick-up of dog hair on carpet is hard and the extension wand often gets clogged. Battery life doesn’t allow for whole house cleaning (we are 3BR/2BA home). Overall I think it’s midrange but you can do better!
1 reply from SharkNinja team - 2 months ago
Hi Stephanie, Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. We are sorry to hear that your vacuum has not fully met your expectations after two years of use. It's disappointing to hear that you've experienced difficulty removing dog hair from carpet, frequent clogs in the extension wand, and battery performance that doesn't allow you to clean your entire home on a single charge. Your feedback is valuable to us, and we'll be sure to share your comments with the appropriate teams as we continue to improve our products. For troubleshooting assistance or help optimizing your vacuum's performance, please use the link below. https://support.sharkninja.com/article/BU3000-BU3500-Series-Shark-Clean-Empty-Cordless-Stick-Vacuum-Auto-Empty-System-Troubleshooting-Guide?redirect=false Kind regards, Shark Home