Shark PowerDetect Speed Clean & Empty vs Dyson V12 Detect Slim
Get the Shark PowerDetect Speed for pets and bigger homes. It empties itself and hair can't wrap it. The Dyson V12 Detect Slim is lighter, for a flat with no space for a dock.
Shark PowerDetect Speed Clean & Empty
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Which one is for you?
PowerDetect Speed
Get the PowerDetect if this sounds like you: pets or long hair, hate emptying bins, a bigger home.
Is the Shark PowerDetect Speed Clean & Empty worth it?V12 Detect Slim
A flat or small home, stairs or wrists, nowhere for a dock? The V12.
Is the Dyson V12 Detect Slim worth it?Key differences
Emptying
Weight
Pet hair
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
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
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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 V12 Detect Slim: 1,551 verified buyer ratings at Otto (Germany), Elgiganten (Nordics) and Takealot (South Africa), read October 2026.