Shark PowerDetect Speed Clean & Empty vs Dyson Gen5detect
Get the Shark PowerDetect Speed. It empties itself, never tangles, and costs much less. The Dyson Gen5detect is for allergy homes that want a fully sealed, very powerful machine.
Shark PowerDetect Speed Clean & Empty
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Which one is for you?
PowerDetect Speed
Hate dusty bins, pets or long hair, less money? The PowerDetect.
Is the Shark PowerDetect Speed Clean & Empty worth it?Gen5detect
Allergies at home, a big home on one battery, nowhere for a dock? Then it's the Gen5detect.
Is the Dyson Gen5detect worth it?Key differences
Emptying
Filtration
Price
What owners say
Verified buyers only; every 1–3 star review read by us. How we do this
PowerDetect Speed
Most owners love the self-emptying dock and the suction. The few unhappy ones found the suction and battery weaker than hoped.
- Empties itself on the dock
- Strong suction
- Light and easy to handle, even on stairs
- Suction weaker than expected
- The battery doesn't last long, especially on full power
Gen5detect
Owners love how the light shows the dust and how much pet hair it picks up. Complaints are rare.
- The light shows every bit of dust
- Picks up pet hair well
- Strong suction
Nothing came up often enough to list.
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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 PowerDetect Speed: 74 verified buyer ratings at Currys, Harvey Norman (NZ, Australia) and Costco (US), read November 2026.
Owner reports for the Gen5detect: 164 verified buyer ratings at Costco (US), Costco (Canada) and Elgiganten (Nordics), read November 2026.