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  1. Table of Contents
  2. Top
  3. Main Differences
  4. Design
    1. Build Quality
    2. User Maintenance
    3. Recurring Cost
    4. Storing
    5. Dirt Compartment
    6. In The Box
    7. Range
    8. Portability
    9. Battery
    10. Quality Of Life Features
    11. Tools And Brushes
    12. Alternative Configuration
  5. Performance
    1. Hard Floor Pick-Up
    2. High-Pile Carpet Pick-Up
    3. Low-Pile Carpet Pick-Up
    4. Pet-Hair Pick-Up
    5. Suction
    6. Airflow
    7. Noise
    8. Maneuverability
    9. Pet Hair Furniture Performance
    10. Air Quality
    11. Cracks
    12. Stains
    13. Water
  6. Comments

Dyson V15 Detect vs Shark PowerDetect Cordless

Side-by-Side Comparison

Products

Dyson V15 Detect
Shark PowerDetect Cordless

Tested using Methodology v1.3

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Dyson V15 Detect Picture
Shark PowerDetect Cordless Picture

Variants

  • V15 Detect Animal (Blue/Nickel)
  • V15 Detect Complete+ (Blue/Nickel)
  • V15 Detect Complete (Blue/Nickel)
  • V15 Detect Pro (Blue/Nickel)
  • V15 Detect (Yellow/Nickel)
  • V15 Detect Absolute (Yellow/Nickel)
  • V15 Detect Total Clean Extra (Yellow/Nickel)
  • V15 Detect Total Clean (Yellow/Nickel)
  • V15 Detect Extra (Yellow/Nickel)
  • V15 Detect Complete (Yellow/Nickel)
  • V15 Detect Plus (Yellow/Nickel)
  • IP3251 (Dark Gray)
  • IP1251 (Gray/Purple)
  • IP1250 (Gray/Purple)

Our Verdict

Dyson V15 Detect

Shark PowerDetect Cordless

The Dyson V15 Detect is better than the Shark PowerDetect Cordless. The Dyson has a higher-capacity dustbin, a lighter construction, and a more powerful motor, resulting in better debris pickup across a wider variety of surfaces. It also recharges much faster while providing a similar battery life. While the Shark's automatic power adjustment system can respond to a wider array of factors, this doesn't actually make much of a difference in real-life use. With all that said, the Shark does feel like the more sturdily-built appliance. 

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Blue/Nickel
V15 Detect Animal
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IP3251
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V15 Detect Complete+
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Gray/Purple
IP1251
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V15 Detect Complete
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IP1250
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V15 Detect Pro
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Yellow/Nickel
V15 Detect
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V15 Detect Absolute
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V15 Detect Total Clean Extra
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V15 Detect Total Clean
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V15 Detect Extra
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Main Differences for

Threshold 

0.10

Bare Floor 

7.8
7.5

Cracks 
 

8.0
5.5

Full Comparison

Design

Build Quality 
 

6.5
7.5

Build Quality Picture  

Dyson V15 Detect Build Quality Picture
Shark PowerDetect Cordless Build Quality Picture

Vacuum Type 
 

Stick/Handheld
Stick/Handheld

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User Maintenance 
 

7.0
7.0

Maintenance Picture  

Dyson V15 Detect Maintenance Picture
Shark PowerDetect Cordless Maintenance Picture

Brushroll Cleaning Video  

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Recurring Cost 
 

10
10

Recurring Cost Picture  

Dyson V15 Detect Recurring Cost Picture
Shark PowerDetect Cordless Recurring Cost Picture

Bag Part Number  

No bag
No bag

Filter Part Number  

970013-02
XPRMFIP1000

HEPA Filter Part Number  

970013-02
XPMHIP1000

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Storing 
 

8.3
6.5

Storing Picture  

Dyson V15 Detect Storing Picture
Shark PowerDetect Cordless Storing Picture

Height 
 

45.28" (115.0 cm)
26.34" (66.9 cm)

Width 
 

9.84" (25.0 cm)
10.20" (25.9 cm)

Depth 
 

10.24" (26.0 cm)
12.87" (32.7 cm)

Cord Storing 
 

Not Needed
Not Needed

On-Board Tool Storage 
 

Yes
No

Vacuum Rack/Station 
 

Yes
No

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Dirt Compartment 
 

7.2
6.7

Dirt Compartment Picture  

Dyson V15 Detect Dirt Compartment Picture
Shark PowerDetect Cordless Dirt Compartment Picture

Bagless 
 

Yes
Yes

Volume 
 

0.12 gal (0.45 L)
0.08 gal (0.30 L)

Full Indicator 
 

Yes
Yes

Bag Included 
 

No Bag Needed
No Bag Needed

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In The Box 
 

In The Box Picture  

Dyson V15 Detect In The Box Picture
Shark PowerDetect Cordless In The Box Picture

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Range 
 

10
10

Cordless 
 

Yes
Yes

Cord Length 
 

N/A
N/A

Hose Length 
 

N/A
N/A

Minimum Wand Length 
 

1.18 ft (0.36 m)
1.41 ft (0.43 m)

Maximum Wand Length 
 

3.25 ft (0.99 m)
3.15 ft (0.96 m)

Total Range 
 

N/A
N/A

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Portability 
 

8.0
7.6

Total Weight 
 

6.46 lbs (2.93 kg)
8.16 lbs (3.70 kg)

Weight In Hand 
 

3.70 lbs (1.68 kg)
4.50 lbs (2.04 kg)

Carrying handle 
 

Yes
Yes

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Battery 
 

6.9
7.0

Minimum Battery Life 
 

8 min
13.8 min

Maximum Battery Life 
 

75 min
78.1 min

Recharge Time 
 

231 min
384 min

Recharge Dock 
 

Yes
No

Battery Life Indicator 
 

Yes
Yes

Removable Batteries 
 

Yes
Yes

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Quality Of Life Features 
 

Picture Of Controls  

Dyson V15 Detect Picture Of Controls
Shark PowerDetect Cordless Picture Of Controls

Rotating Head 
 

Yes
Yes

Power Adjustment 
 

Yes
Yes

Self-Propelled 
 

No
No

Headlights 
 

Yes
Yes

Easy On/Off 
 

Yes
Yes

Head Surface Type Adjustment 
 

Manual
Only Automatic

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Tools And Brushes 
 

Tools And Brush Picture  

Dyson V15 Detect Tools And Brush Picture
Shark PowerDetect Cordless Tools And Brush Picture

Brushroll 
 

Yes
Yes

Brushroll On/Off 
 

No
No

Removable Brushroll 
 

Yes
No

Turbo Brush 
 

Yes
No

Crevice Tool 
 

Yes
Yes

Upholstery Tool 
 

Yes
Yes

Soft Bristle Brush 
 

Yes
Yes

Hard Bristle Brush 
 

Yes
Yes

Extension Wand 
 

Yes
Yes

Ceiling Fan Tool 
 

No
No

Pet Grooming Tool 
 

No
No

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Alternative Configuration 
 

Alternative Configuration Photo 1  

Dyson V15 Detect Alternative Configuration Photo 1
Shark PowerDetect Cordless Alternative Configuration Photo 1

Alternative Configuration Photo 2  

Dyson V15 Detect Alternative Configuration Photo 2
Shark PowerDetect Cordless Alternative Configuration Photo 2

Blower Mode 
 

No
No

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Performance

Hard Floor Pick-Up 
 

8.0
8.0

Hard Floor Pick-Up video  

Hard Floor Pick-Up Post test  

Dyson V15 Detect Hard Floor Pick-Up Post test
Shark PowerDetect Cordless Hard Floor Pick-Up Post test

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High-Pile Carpet Pick-Up 
 

8.0
6.5

High-Pile Carpet Pick-Up Video  

High-Pile Carpet Pick-Up Post Test  

Dyson V15 Detect High-Pile Carpet Pick-Up Post Test
Shark PowerDetect Cordless High-Pile Carpet Pick-Up Post Test

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Low-Pile Carpet Pick-Up 
 

7.5
7.0

Low-Pile Carpet Pick-Up Video  

Low-Pile Carpet Pick-Up Post Test  

Dyson V15 Detect Low-Pile Carpet Pick-Up Post Test
Shark PowerDetect Cordless Low-Pile Carpet Pick-Up Post Test

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Pet-Hair Pick-Up 
 

9.5
7.5

Pet Hair Pick-Up Video  

Pet Hair Pick-Up Post Test  

Dyson V15 Detect Pet Hair Pick-Up Post Test
Shark PowerDetect Cordless Pet Hair Pick-Up Post Test

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Suction 
 

7.7
1.7

Suction Video  

Maximum Hose Suction 
 

118.9 inH₂O (29.61 kPa)
107.5 inH₂O (26.78 kPa)

Maximum Head Suction 
 

6.9 inH₂O (1.72 kPa)
0.8 inH₂O (0.19 kPa)

Normal Head Suction 
 

3.3 inH₂O (0.83 kPa)
0.4 inH₂O (0.09 kPa)

Setting Used For Normal  

"Auto", (Laser Slim Fluffy Head)
"Detect Mode", (DuoClean Detect™ Nozzle)

Hose Diameter 
 

1.3" (3.2 cm)
1.1" (2.8 cm)

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Airflow 
 

7.8
7.0

Maximum Airflow Video  

Maximum Hose Airflow 
 

71.9 CFM (2.0 m³/min)
54.4 CFM (1.5 m³/min)

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Noise 
 

8.6
8.4

Noise Video 
 

Bare Floor 
 

70.5 dBA
71.2 dBA

Low-Pile Carpet 
 

71.0 dBA
76.5 dBA

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Maneuverability 
 

7.5
8.0

Maneuverability Video  

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Pet Hair Furniture Performance 
 

8.0
7.5

Sofa Pickup Video  

Sofa Pickup Post Test  

Dyson V15 Detect Sofa Pickup Post Test
Shark PowerDetect Cordless Sofa Pickup Post Test

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Air Quality 
 

Sealing Quality Video  

Anti-Allergy Filter (HEPA) 
 

Yes
Yes

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Cracks 
 

8.0
5.5

Cracks Video  

Wood Cracks Post Test  

Dyson V15 Detect Wood Cracks Post Test
Shark PowerDetect Cordless Wood Cracks Post Test

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Stains 
 

3.0
1.0

Stain Video  

Stain Pickup Post Test  

Dyson V15 Detect Stain Pickup Post Test
Shark PowerDetect Cordless Stain Pickup Post Test

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Water 
 

0.0
0.0

Wet Compatible 
 

No
No

Water Video  

Water Pickup Post Test  

Dyson V15 Detect Water Pickup Post Test
Shark PowerDetect Cordless Water Pickup Post Test

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Blue/Nickel
V15 Detect Animal
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IP3251
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V15 Detect Complete+
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Gray/Purple
IP1251
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V15 Detect Complete
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IP1250
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V15 Detect Pro
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Yellow/Nickel
V15 Detect
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V15 Detect Absolute
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V15 Detect Total Clean Extra
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