Dyson V15 Detect vs Shark Stratos Cordless
For carpet on a budget, get the Shark Stratos. If you want the laser that shows dust on hard floors and a swappable battery, the V15 Detect.
Dyson V15 Detect
The strongest all-rounder: a laser shows dust on hard floors and a sensor counts what it picks up.
Shark Stratos Cordless
Deep clean on carpet, easy to push, and hair doesn't wrap the brush.
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Both are top carpet cleaners. The Stratos costs much less, has a brush that won't tangle with hair and a bendable wand to reach under furniture. The V15 adds a laser and dust sensor and a battery that clicks out to swap, for a lot more money.
- —You have lots of hard floors as well as carpet.
- —You like seeing the dust you've missed.
- —You'd buy a spare battery for a big home.
- —Your home is mostly carpet and rugs.
- —Long hair wraps round your vacuum's brush.
- —You want a top clean for less.
Key differences
Pros and cons
- +Top suction, great on carpet
- +Laser shows dust on hard floors
- +Battery clicks out to swap
- −Emptying the bin can be messy, and long hair can catch in it.
- −Heavy to hold above your head for curtains or ceilings.
- −Battery time drops after a few years; the battery is replaceable.
- +Excellent on carpet
- +Hair doesn't wrap the brush
- +Bendable wand, swappable battery
- −Debris can collect behind the head when you pull it backwards.
- −There's a scent capsule in the head; take it out if strong smells bother you.
- −Max-power runtime is about 10 minutes.
- Is the V15 Detect worth it?
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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.