Dyson V15 Detect vs Shark Stratos Cordless (iz862h)
Dyson V15 Detect wins — The Dyson V15 Detect is the better vacuum on hard floors and has superior filtration; the Shark Stratos is significantly…
Scores: Dyson V15 Detect 8/10 · Shark Stratos Cordless (iz862h) 7.1/10
The Dyson V15 Detect is the better vacuum on hard floors and has superior filtration; the Shark Stratos is significantly better value and adds a self-emptying base option at a lower price.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| Dyson V15 Detect | Shark Stratos Cordless (iz862h) |
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| Suction (max) | ~240 AW | ~180 AW |
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| HEPA Filtration | Fully sealed | Complete seal, good |
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| Self-Empty Option | Yes (+$150) | Yes (included on IZ862H) |
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| Runtime (max) | 60 min Eco | 60 min standard |
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| Laser Detection | Yes | No |
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| Price (vacuum only) | ~$699 | ~$350-450 |
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Dyson V15 Detect
What works
- Best-in-class sealed HEPA filtration for allergy households
- Laser dust detection makes you a more thorough cleaner
- Piezo sensor auto-adjusts suction to floor type in real time
What doesn't
- Significantly more expensive — $699 vacuum only, $849+ with auto-empty dock
- Boost mode battery life drops to 20-25 minutes
- Premium price harder to justify for non-allergy homes without heavy carpets
Shark Stratos Cordless (iz862h)
What works
- Self-emptying dock available at $450-499 — $400 cheaper than Dyson equivalent
- DuoClean PowerFins handles hard floors and carpets in one head
- Dual-battery models available for large homes
What doesn't
- Deep carpet cleaning trails V15 on medium-high pile
- Filtration, while good, is not as tight as Dyson's sealed HEPA
- Fewer premium attachments included in the box
Bottom line
Our pick: Dyson V15 Detect.
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