Dyson V8 Cyclone vs Shark Stratos Cordless
Get the Dyson V8 Cyclone. Unless your home has lots of carpet, pets or long hair — then the Shark Stratos cleans deeper and is worth the extra.
Dyson V8 Cyclone
The cheapest way into a proper Dyson — fine for everyday cleaning in most homes.
Shark Stratos Cordless
Deep clean on carpet, easy to push, and hair doesn't wrap the brush.
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The V8 Cyclone is light, simple and costs less, which suits quick cleans in a smaller home. The Stratos is excellent on carpet and its brush is built not to tangle with hair, but it's heavy, so it's a carpet pick rather than a stairs pick.
- —You have a smaller home.
- —You carry the vacuum up and down stairs.
- —You want to spend less.
- —You have lots of carpet or rugs.
- —You have pets or long hair in the house.
- —You want a bendable wand to reach under furniture.
Key differences
Pros and cons
- +The cheapest current Dyson
- +Light and simple
- +Good for quick daily cleans
- −A power button instead of a trigger: easier on long cleans, fiddlier for quick ones.
- −Runtime is short on the strongest setting.
- −No separate hard-floor head, so it can push bigger crumbs along hard floors.
- +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.
Ready to choose?
- Is the V8 Cyclone worth it?
- Is the Stratos 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.