Car+Boat vs BU3521UK Cordless Vacuums

Torn between Car+Boat and BU3521UK for your next cordless vacuum?

We examine the Car+Boat – a battery-power vacuum by Dyson, comparing runtime, dust tank, and costs, with – BU3521UK by Shark, analysing real-world vacuuming performance.

By assessing these vacuums – the Car+Boat and BU3521UK from DYSON and SHARK, you get the best floorcare machine.

Best Cordless Vacuum Pick

DYSON Car+Boat vs SHARK BU3521UK – key Specifications

Car+Boat and BU3521UK Cordless Battery Run Time

DYSON Handheld cordless vacuums, like the Car+Boat, 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 Dyson Car+Boat which has 50 minutes life.

• DYSON Car+Boat Runtime: 50 mins continuous vacuuming
• SHARK BU3521UK Runtime: 40 mins continuous vacuuming

Charging times between the Car+Boat and BU3521UK varies – check manual.

Cordless Vacuum Dust Tank Capacity

Both Dyson Car+Boat and Shark BU3521UK are bagless, storing dust, hairs, dirt, and debris inside a sealed 0.54 litre and 0.42 litre tank, respectively. The BU3521UK by SHARK holds up to 0.42 Litre of compressed dirty particles. The Car+Boat by DYSON has a capable capacity of 0.54 litre for manual disposable.

• Car+Boat onboard dirt/dust tank size: 0.54L
• BU3521UK onboard dirt/dust tank size: 0.42L

Floor Cleaning Types

Dyson’s Car+Boat 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 Car+Boat can’t vacuum liquids. For this, a SHARK or DYSON ‘wet and dry’ vacuum is needed.

Most Dyson and Shark battery powered vacuums include accessories. Check Car+Boat or BU3521UK manual for specifications and attachments.

Vacuum Filtration

The BU3521UK and DYSON Car+Boat include effective filters to capture dust, dander, pollen, hairs, and fibres.

DYSON and SHARK use HEPA, foam, or cloth, filters. Car+Boat and BU3521UK maintain suction and clean exhaust air.

SHARK and DYSON Reviews

Combined feedback from 39 reviewers shows the Car+Boat with a rating of 4.9/5 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
DYSON	Car+Boat	50 M	1.9	0.54L	£249.00
SHARK	BU3521UK	40 M	2.7	0.42L	£349.99