Dyson V15 Detect vs Shark PowerDetect
Based on tests by TechRadar (Aug 2026) and Homes & Gardens (Feb 2025). How we score
Save $300Depends. The Shark PowerDetect for most people.
Buy the Dyson V15 Detect if you want the laser head, smoother steering and a sleeker build.
Average of 2 testers: TechRadar 9 · Homes & Gardens 9
From 1 tester: TechRadar
Amazon currently sells the Dyson V15 Detect through L&Y Business, not Dyson or Amazon. Warranties can require an authorized seller, so check the seller before you buy.
Amazon prices as of Sep 30, 8:53 AM EDT (details)
What the testers found
TechRadar rated it 4 out of 5 and Homes & Gardens 4.5. It senses dirt, floor type and room edges and raises suction to match, and its auto-empty base means you rarely touch the bin. TechRadar's verdict: "The suction power and features more than justify the price." Compared with the V15, its weight sits lower, in the wand and floorhead, but it's heavier overall and "Not as maneuverable as a Dyson"; it has headlights instead of a dust-revealing laser. Homes & Gardens found reverse pickup "not quite as strong as advertised."
Specs side by side
| Spec | Dyson V15 Detect | Shark PowerDetect |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $729.99 | $429.95 |
| Cost per year | — | — |
| Warranty | — | — |
| Style | Cordless stick; converts to handheld; trigger-operated | Cordless stick; converts to handheld; wand bends to reach under furniture |
| Floorheads | Digital Motorbar and laser Fluffy Optic (TechRadar) | — |
| Auto mode | Adjusts suction to the dirt it detects; screen counts particles (TechRadar) | — |
| Runtime | Up to 60 min in Eco; TechRadar's two test units ran 59 and nearly 61 min | Up to 70 min in Eco (manufacturer); TechRadar measured 67 min in Eco and 14 min in Boost |
| Bin | 0.2 gal / 0.75 L (TechRadar) | — |
| Base | — | Auto-empty charging dock, 2 L bin (Tom's Guide) |
| Floorhead | — | DuoClean Detect, two brushrolls; senses dirt, floor type and room edges; headlights, no laser |
| Weight | — | 8 lb with wand and floorhead (TechRadar) |
Sources: TechRadar: Shark PowerDetect Cordless Stick Vacuum review (Sept. 24, 2024), Homes & Gardens: Shark Cordless PowerDetect Clean and Empty System review (Oct. 26, 2024), Tom's Guide: Shark Cordless PowerDetect Clean & Empty Vacuum System review (Sept. 23, 2024)
