BU3521UK vs VL60 NimbleVac Cordless Vacuums

Torn between BU3521UK and VL60 NimbleVac for your next cordless vacuum?

We examine the BU3521UK – a battery-power vacuum by Shark, comparing runtime, dust tank, and costs, with – VL60 NimbleVac by Tower, analysing real-world vacuuming performance.

By assessing these vacuums – the BU3521UK and VL60 NimbleVac from SHARK and TOWER, you get the best floorcare machine.

Best Cordless Vacuum Pick

SHARK BU3521UK vs TOWER VL60 NimbleVac – key Specifications

BU3521UK and VL60 NimbleVac Cordless Battery Run Time

SHARK Stick cordless vacuums, like the BU3521UK, provides lightweight portability without mains cables. VL60 NimbleVac Stick is also cordlessly powered by a TOWER rechargeable battery.

The Tower VL60 NimbleVac has a battery supply runtime of 35 minutes of cleaning, compared to the Shark BU3521UK which has 40 minutes life.

• SHARK BU3521UK Runtime: 40 mins continuous vacuuming
• TOWER VL60 NimbleVac Runtime: 35 mins continuous vacuuming

Charging times between the BU3521UK and VL60 NimbleVac varies – check manual.

Cordless Vacuum Dust Tank Capacity

Both Shark BU3521UK and Tower VL60 NimbleVac are bagless, storing dust, hairs, dirt, and debris inside a sealed 0.42 litre and 0.3 litre tank, respectively. The VL60 NimbleVac by TOWER holds up to 0.3 Litre of compressed dirty particles. The BU3521UK by SHARK has a capable capacity of 0.42 litre for manual disposable.

• BU3521UK onboard dirt/dust tank size: 0.42L
• VL60 NimbleVac onboard dirt/dust tank size: 0.3L

Floor Cleaning Types

Shark’s BU3521UK and Tower’s VL60 NimbleVac 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 VL60 NimbleVac and BU3521UK can’t vacuum liquids. For this, a TOWER or SHARK ‘wet and dry’ vacuum is needed.

Most Shark and Tower battery powered vacuums include accessories. Check BU3521UK or VL60 NimbleVac manual for specifications and attachments.

Vacuum Filtration

The VL60 NimbleVac and SHARK BU3521UK include effective filters to capture dust, dander, pollen, hairs, and fibres.

SHARK and TOWER use HEPA, foam, or cloth, filters. BU3521UK and VL60 NimbleVac maintain suction and clean exhaust air.

TOWER and SHARK Reviews

Combined feedback from 128 reviewers shows the BU3521UK with a rating of 4.4/5 stars, and the VL60 NimbleVac vacuum gains a 4.4/5 average from 12 reviews, showing comparable reliability results.

Brand	Model	Runtime	Weight	Tank	Best Price
SHARK	BU3521UK	40 M	2.7	0.42L	£349.99
TOWER	VL60 NimbleVac	35 M	2.3	0.3L	£99.99