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Shark Vertex Pro Cordless vs Dyson V11
Get the Shark Vertex Pro. Unless you want a Dyson with a much longer battery on Eco — then the V11.
Shark Vertex Pro Cordless
Perfect pickup on carpet and hard floors and a big bin, but heavy in the hand.
Dyson V11
The middle Dyson: more power and runtime than the V8, for a lot less than the V15.
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The short answer
They cost about the same. The Vertex Pro has perfect pickup on carpet and hard floors, a big bin and a brush that doesn't wrap with hair; the V11 runs much longer on Eco and shows the minutes left.
Get the Vertex Pro if
- —You have a bigger home with carpet and hard floors.
- —You hate emptying the bin often.
- —You have pets or long hair.
Get the V11 if
- —You want a Dyson.
- —You want long cleans on Eco.
- —You like seeing how many minutes are left.
Key differences
Pickup
Perfect on carpet and hard floors
Vertex Pro
Strong on carpet and pet hair
V11
Bin
Big 1.1-litre
Vertex Pro
Dust and hair can stick inside
V11
Battery
About 10 minutes on boost
Vertex Pro
Up to 60 minutes on Eco, with a countdown screen
V11
Handheld
Heavy and off-balance
Vertex Pro
About 3kg; you hold the trigger
V11
Pros and cons
Shark Vertex Pro Cordless
- +Perfect pickup in Vacuum Wars' tests
- +Big 1.1-litre bin
- +One head for carpet and hard floors
- −The handle is heavier than average and tiring in handheld mode.
- −About 10 minutes on boost.
Dyson V11
- +Strong on carpet and pet hair
- +Up to 60 minutes on Eco
- +Screen counts down the minutes left
- −The trigger has no lock, so you hold it down the whole clean.
- −At 3kg it gets heavy after a long session.
- −Dust and hair can stick in the bin and need clearing by hand.
Ready to choose?
- Is the Vertex Pro worth it?
- Is the V11 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.
Updated 14 Oct 2026How we decide