Airlite BEL01096 vs BU3521UK Cordless Vacuums

Torn between Airlite BEL01096 and BU3521UK for your next cordless vacuum?

We examine the Airlite BEL01096 – a battery-power vacuum by Beldray, comparing runtime, dust tank, and costs, with – BU3521UK by Shark, analysing real-world vacuuming performance.

By assessing these vacuums – the Airlite BEL01096 and BU3521UK from BELDRAY and SHARK, you get the best floorcare machine.

Best Cordless Vacuum Pick

BELDRAY Airlite BEL01096 vs SHARK BU3521UK – key Specifications

Airlite BEL01096 and BU3521UK Cordless Battery Run Time

BELDRAY Handheld cordless vacuums, like the Airlite BEL01096, provides lightweight portability without mains cables. BU3521UK Stick is also cordlessly powered by a SHARK rechargeable battery.

The Shark BU3521UK has a battery supply runtime of 40 minutes of cleaning, compared to the Beldray Airlite BEL01096 which has 25 minutes life.

• BELDRAY Airlite BEL01096 Runtime: 25 mins continuous vacuuming
• SHARK BU3521UK Runtime: 40 mins continuous vacuuming

Charging times between the Airlite BEL01096 and BU3521UK varies – check manual.

Cordless Vacuum Dust Tank Capacity

Both Beldray Airlite BEL01096 and Shark BU3521UK are bagless, storing dust, hairs, dirt, and debris inside a sealed 0.1 litre and 0.42 litre tank, respectively. The BU3521UK by SHARK holds up to 0.42 Litre of compressed dirty particles. The Airlite BEL01096 by BELDRAY has a capable capacity of 0.1 litre for manual disposable.

• Airlite BEL01096 onboard dirt/dust tank size: 0.1L
• BU3521UK onboard dirt/dust tank size: 0.42L

Floor Cleaning Types

Beldray’s Airlite BEL01096 and Shark’s BU3521UK brush heads are effective on every surface – carpets & deep-pile rugs, hard floors (laminate, wood, tiles), vinyl, even upholstery, and stairs.

Their only limitation is the BU3521UK and Airlite BEL01096 can’t vacuum liquids. For this, a SHARK or BELDRAY ‘wet and dry’ vacuum is needed.

Most Beldray and Shark battery powered vacuums include accessories. Check Airlite BEL01096 or BU3521UK manual for specifications and attachments.

Vacuum Filtration

The BU3521UK and BELDRAY Airlite BEL01096 include effective filters to capture dust, dander, pollen, hairs, and fibres.

BELDRAY and SHARK use HEPA, foam, or cloth, filters. Airlite BEL01096 and BU3521UK maintain suction and clean exhaust air.

SHARK and BELDRAY Reviews

Combined feedback from 37 reviewers shows the Airlite BEL01096 with a rating of 3.6/5 stars, and the BU3521UK vacuum gains a 4.4/5 average from 128 reviews, showing comparable reliability results.

Brand	Model	Runtime	Weight	Tank	Best Price
BELDRAY	Airlite BEL01096	25 M	1.48	0.1L	£56.99
SHARK	BU3521UK	40 M	2.7	0.42L	£349.99