Dyson Gen5detect vs Shark PowerDetect
Based on tests by Tom's Guide (Feb 2025), TechRadar (Apr 2025) and Homes & Gardens (Oct 2024). How we score
Save $620Depends. The Shark PowerDetect for most people.
Buy the Dyson Gen5detect if you have lots of hard floor and want the laser and the better build.
Average of 3 testers: Tom's Guide 9 · TechRadar 10 · Homes & Gardens 9
From 1 tester: TechRadar
Amazon prices as of Sep 30, 2:51 AM EDT (details)
What the testers found
Tom's Guide and TechRadar each rated it 4 out of 5, and Homes & Gardens 4.5. It senses dirt, floor type and room edges and raises suction to match. On hard floors Tom's Guide found it "did a great job cleaning," and none of its pets' long hair wrapped around the brushroll. In TechRadar's head-to-head it matched the Gen5detect for everyday cleaning, did better at edges and big debris, and ran 67 minutes in Eco to the Dyson's 75. The downsides: it's top-heavy and "Not as maneuverable as a Dyson" (TechRadar), it can't stand up on its own, Tom's Guide says its floorhead sensors need regular cleaning, and Homes & Gardens found reverse pickup "not quite as strong as advertised."
Specs side by side
| Spec | Dyson Gen5detect | Shark PowerDetect |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1,049.99 | $429.95 |
| Cost per year | — | — |
| Warranty | — | — |
| Style | Cordless stick; converts to handheld; power button, not a trigger | Cordless stick; converts to handheld; wand bends to reach under furniture |
| Power | 280AW (manufacturer) | — |
| Floorheads | Digital Motorbar and laser Fluffy Optic | — |
| Runtime | Up to 70 min in Eco (manufacturer); TechRadar measured 75 min in Eco and 15 min in Boost | Up to 70 min in Eco (manufacturer); TechRadar measured 67 min in Eco and 14 min in Boost |
| Filtration | Whole-machine HEPA (manufacturer) | — |
| Weight | 7.7 lb (Tom's Guide) | 8 lb with wand and floorhead (TechRadar) |
| Base | — | Auto-empty charging dock, 2 L bin (Tom's Guide) |
| Floorhead | — | DuoClean Detect, two brushrolls; senses dirt, floor type and room edges |
Sources: Tom's Guide: Shark Cordless PowerDetect Clean & Empty Vacuum System review (Sept. 23, 2024), TechRadar: Shark PowerDetect Cordless Stick Vacuum review (Sept. 24, 2024), Homes & Gardens: Shark Cordless PowerDetect Clean and Empty System review (Oct. 26, 2024), TechRadar: Shark PowerDetect Cordless vs Dyson Gen5detect (Apr. 18, 2025)
