Dyson V12 Detect Slim vs Shark Stratos Cordless
Get the Shark Stratos. Deep carpet cleaning, no hair tangles, and it costs much less. The Dyson V12 Detect Slim is lighter with a laser, so it's for flats with mostly hard floors.
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Which one is for you?
V12 Detect Slim
Get the V12 if this sounds like you: a flat with mostly hard floors, carrying it upstairs, the laser.
Is the Dyson V12 Detect Slim worth it?Stratos
Lots of carpet, pets or long hair, less money? The Stratos.
Is the Shark Stratos Cordless worth it?Key differences
Carpet
Weight
Pet hair
Price
What owners say
Verified buyers only; every 1–3 star review read by us. How we do this
V12 Detect Slim
Owners love how light it is and how well it picks up. The unhappy ones found the battery short, the bin small and fiddly to empty, or the suction weak for the price.
- Strong suction
- Light and easy to handle
- The battery lasts long enough
- The battery runs down quickly, especially on full power
- Suction too weak for the price
Stratos
Most owners love the suction and how easy it is to use. The main complaint is a battery that runs down far sooner than promised.
- Strong suction that adjusts itself to the floor
- Light and easy to use
- Two batteries and a good runtime
- The battery runs down fast, far below the 60 minutes promised
- Weak suction: needs boost or several passes
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How we reached this verdict
We compared independent expert reviews with the manufacturer's specifications, then checked it's sold at a major retailer where you live. We don't test products ourselves.
Sources: TechRadar, Trusted Reviews, Vacuum Wars, manufacturer specifications.
Owner reports for the V12 Detect Slim: 1,551 verified buyer ratings at Otto (Germany), Elgiganten (Nordics) and Takealot (South Africa), read October 2026.
Owner reports for the Stratos: 2,351 verified buyer ratings at Currys, read October 2026.