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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 Pickup
    2. High-Pile Carpet Pickup
    3. Low-Pile Carpet Pickup
    4. Pet Hair Pickup
    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 Vertex Pro Powered Lift-Away

Side-by-Side Comparison

Products

Dyson V15 Detect
Shark Vertex Pro Powered Lift-Away

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Dyson V15 Detect Picture
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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)
  • ICZ362H (Electric Blue)

Our Verdict

Dyson V15 Detect

Shark Vertex Pro Powered Lift-Away

The Dyson V15 Detect is better for more uses than the Shark Vertex Pro Powered Lift-Away. The Dyson is a lighter, more portable cordless stick vacuum that features a built-in dirt sensor and a surface-detection system that enables it to change its power mode depending on the floor type you're on. It also has a marginally longer battery life, delivers better performance on low-pile carpets, and is more effective when dealing with debris stuck in cracks and crevices. Meanwhile, the Shark is a cordless upright with a larger dirt compartment and a faster recharging time. Unlike the Dyson, the Shark doesn't come with a miniature turbo brush, but it does have an upholstery tool that helps it do a fantastic job of clearing away pet hair on furniture.

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Main Differences for
Bare Floor

Threshold 

0.10

Bare Floor 

7.8
7.4

User Maintenance 
 

7.0
6.0

Hard Floor Pickup 
 

8.0
7.5

Full Comparison

Design

Build Quality 
 

6.5
7.0

Build Quality Picture  

Dyson V15 Detect Build Quality Picture
Shark Vertex Pro Powered Lift-Away Build Quality Picture

Vacuum Type 
 

Stick/Handheld
Upright/Handheld
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User Maintenance 
 

7.0
6.0

Maintenance Picture  

Dyson V15 Detect Maintenance Picture
Shark Vertex Pro Powered Lift-Away Maintenance Picture

Brushroll Cleaning Video  

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Recurring Cost 
 

10
8.5

Recurring Cost Picture  

Dyson V15 Detect Recurring Cost Picture
Shark Vertex Pro Powered Lift-Away Recurring Cost Picture

Bag Part Number  

No bag
No bag

Filter Part Number  

970013-02
XFFK160

HEPA Filter Part Number  

970013-02
XHEPA160
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Storing 
 

8.3
6.3

Storing Picture  

Dyson V15 Detect Storing Picture
Shark Vertex Pro Powered Lift-Away Storing Picture

Height 
 

45.28" (115.0 cm)
45.28" (115.0 cm)

Width 
 

9.84" (25.0 cm)
10.24" (26.0 cm)

Depth 
 

10.24" (26.0 cm)
11.02" (28.0 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
7.7

Dirt Compartment Picture  

Dyson V15 Detect Dirt Compartment Picture
Shark Vertex Pro Powered Lift-Away Dirt Compartment Picture

Bagless 
 

Yes
Yes

Volume 
 

0.12 gal (0.45 L)
0.21 gal (0.80 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 Vertex Pro Powered Lift-Away In The Box Picture
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Range 
 

10
10

Cordless 
 

Yes
Yes

Cord Length 
 

N/A
N/A

Hose Length 
 

N/A
3.38 ft (1.03 m)

Minimum Wand Length 
 

1.18 ft (0.36 m)
1.08 ft (0.33 m)

Maximum Wand Length 
 

3.25 ft (0.99 m)
3.35 ft (1.02 m)

Total Range 
 

N/A
N/A
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Portability 
 

8.0
7.2

Total Weight 
 

6.46 lbs (2.93 kg)
12.57 lbs (5.70 kg)

Weight In Hand 
 

3.70 lbs (1.68 kg)
3.31 lbs (1.50 kg)

Carrying handle 
 

Yes
Yes
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Battery 
 

6.9
7.3

Minimum Battery Life 
 

8 min
10.1 min

Maximum Battery Life 
 

75 min
63 min

Recharge Time 
 

231 min
191 min

Recharge Dock 
 

Yes
Yes

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 Vertex Pro Powered Lift-Away 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
None
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Tools And Brushes 
 

Tools And Brush Picture  

Dyson V15 Detect Tools And Brush Picture
Shark Vertex Pro Powered Lift-Away Tools And Brush Picture

Brushroll 
 

Yes
Yes

Brushroll On/Off 
 

No
No

Removable Brushroll 
 

Yes
Yes

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
Yes

Pet Grooming Tool 
 

No
No
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Alternative Configuration 
 

Alternative Configuration Photo 1  

Dyson V15 Detect Alternative Configuration Photo 1
Shark Vertex Pro Powered Lift-Away Alternative Configuration Photo 1

Alternative Configuration Photo 2  

Dyson V15 Detect Alternative Configuration Photo 2
Shark Vertex Pro Powered Lift-Away Alternative Configuration Photo 2

Blower Mode 
 

No
No
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Performance

Hard Floor Pickup 
 

8.0
7.5

Hard Floor Pickup video  

Hard Floor Pickup Post Test  

Dyson V15 Detect Hard Floor Pickup Post Test
Shark Vertex Pro Powered Lift-Away Hard Floor Pickup Post Test
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High-Pile Carpet Pickup 
 

8.0
6.0

High-Pile Carpet Pickup Video  

High-Pile Carpet Pickup Post Test  

Dyson V15 Detect High-Pile Carpet Pickup Post Test
Shark Vertex Pro Powered Lift-Away High-Pile Carpet Pickup Post Test
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Low-Pile Carpet Pickup 
 

7.5
6.0

Low-Pile Carpet Pickup Video  

Low-Pile Carpet Pickup Post Test  

Dyson V15 Detect Low-Pile Carpet Pickup Post Test
Shark Vertex Pro Powered Lift-Away Low-Pile Carpet Pickup Post Test
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Pet Hair Pickup 
 

9.5
9.5

Pet Hair Pickup Video  

Pet Hair Pickup Post Test  

Dyson V15 Detect Pet Hair Pickup Post Test
Shark Vertex Pro Powered Lift-Away Pet Hair Pickup Post Test
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Suction 
 

7.7
7.0

Suction Video  

Maximum Hose Suction 
 

118.9 inH₂O (29.61 kPa)
92.2 inH₂O (22.96 kPa)

Maximum Head Suction 
 

6.9 inH₂O (1.72 kPa)
3.9 inH₂O (0.98 kPa)

Normal Head Suction 
 

3.3 inH₂O (0.83 kPa)
1.7 inH₂O (0.42 kPa)

Setting Used For Normal  

"Auto", (Laser Slim Fluffy Head)
"Deep Clean Mode", (Hard Floor)

Hose Diameter 
 

1.3" (3.2 cm)
1.3" (3.2 cm)
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Airflow 
 

7.8
7.1

Maximum Airflow Video  

Maximum Hose Airflow 
 

71.9 CFM (2.0 m³/min)
56.4 CFM (1.6 m³/min)
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Noise 
 

8.6
8.4

Noise Video 
 

Bare Floor 
 

70.5 dBA
71.3 dBA

Low-Pile Carpet 
 

71.0 dBA
75.7 dBA
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Maneuverability 
 

7.5
7.5

Maneuverability Video  

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Pet Hair Furniture Performance 
 

8.0
9.0

Sofa Pickup Video  

Sofa Pickup Post Test  

Dyson V15 Detect Sofa Pickup Post Test
Shark Vertex Pro Powered Lift-Away 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
7.5

Cracks Video  

Wood Cracks Post Test  

Dyson V15 Detect Wood Cracks Post Test
Shark Vertex Pro Powered Lift-Away Wood Cracks Post Test
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Stains 
 

3.0
3.0

Stain Video  

Stain Pickup Post Test  

Dyson V15 Detect Stain Pickup Post Test
Shark Vertex Pro Powered Lift-Away 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 Vertex Pro Powered Lift-Away Water Pickup Post Test
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Blue/Nickel
V15 Detect Animal
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Electric Blue
ICZ362H
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Blue/Nickel
V15 Detect Complete+
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Electric Blue
ICZ362H
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Blue/Nickel
V15 Detect Complete
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ICZ362H
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Blue/Nickel
V15 Detect Pro
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ICZ362H
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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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V15 Detect Complete
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