Shark - Detect Pro Cordless IW1511 vs Shark - Stratos Upright
Between the Detect Pro Cordless IW1511 and Stratos Upright, the Detect Pro Cordless IW1511 comes out ahead in weight and cordless, while the Stratos Upright wins on dustbin and suction (aw). Overall, the Detect Pro Cordless IW1511 scores 69.5 and the Stratos Upright scores 76.7 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
The Stratos Upright edges ahead on the Mars Score (69.5 vs 76.7), but the 7.2-point gap is small enough that the right pick comes down to which spec advantages matter to you.
Pick the Detect Pro Cordless IW1511 if you carry the device everywhere and weight or thickness has been the deciding factor before. The biggest gaps in its favor are weight, cordless, battery.
Pick the Stratos Upright if you care most about dustbin and suction (aw). Its strongest claims are dustbin, suction (aw).
There are no meaningful ties on the headline specs — every popular-comparison metric has a winner.
Bottom line: the Stratos Upright is the safer default. The other model is the right choice only when its specific advantages line up with your priorities.
Why Shark - Detect Pro Cordless IW1511 wins
- ▲Weight — 3.80 kg less. 3.7 vs 7.5.
- ▲Cordless: true (vs false).
- ▲Battery: 60 min vs 0 min.
Why Shark - Stratos Upright wins
- ▲Dustbin — 41.43% more. 0.99 L vs 0.7 L.
- ▲Suction (AW) — 17.65% more. 200 vs 170.
Spec comparison
Performance
| Spec | Shark - Detect Pro Cordless IW1511 | Shark - Stratos Upright |
|---|---|---|
| Suction (AW) | 170 | 200lead |
| Dustbin | 0.7 L | 0.99 Llead |
| Filter | HEPA | HEPA |
Design
| Spec | Shark - Detect Pro Cordless IW1511 | Shark - Stratos Upright |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Cordless stick | Corded uprightlead |
| Cordless | truelead | false |
| Weight | 3.7 kglead | 7.5 kg |
| Battery | 60 minlead | 0 min |
Spec-level deep dives
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