Bissell - IconPet Edge vs Shark - Detect Pro Cordless IW1511
Where they actually differ
The most decisive specs, ranked by how much they matter — before the full spec table.
| Spec | Bissell - IconPet Edge | Shark - Detect Pro Cordless IW1511 |
|---|---|---|
| Suction (AW) | 130 | 170 |
| Battery | 50 min | 60 min |
| Weight | 3.4 kg | 3.7 kg |
Between the IconPet Edge and Detect Pro Cordless IW1511, the IconPet Edge comes out ahead in weight, while the Detect Pro Cordless IW1511 wins on suction (aw) / battery. Overall, the IconPet Edge scores 69.9 and the Detect Pro Cordless IW1511 scores 74.4 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
The Detect Pro Cordless IW1511 edges ahead on the Mars Score (69.9 vs 74.4), but the 4.5-point gap is small enough that the right pick comes down to which spec advantages matter to you.
Pick the IconPet Edge if you carry the device everywhere and weight or thickness has been the deciding factor before. The biggest gaps in its favor are weight. The single most decisive one: Weight — 0.30 kg less. 3.4 vs 3.7.
Pick the Detect Pro Cordless IW1511 if you care most about suction (aw) / battery. Its strongest claims are suction (aw), battery. The single most decisive one: Suction (AW) — 30.77% more. 170 vs 130.
Both ship with comparable dustbin, cordless, so those specs do not separate the two — focus on the differences below.
Bottom line: there is no wrong answer here — match the spec advantages to how you actually use the product. The Mars Score parity says both are well-rounded; the differences are about trade-offs, not quality.
Which should you buy: Bissell - IconPet Edge or Shark - Detect Pro Cordless IW1511?
Shark - Detect Pro Cordless IW1511 leads the current Mars Score by 4.5 points.The more useful decision is the trade-off behind that result: compare suction (aw), battery, weight against the way you will actually use the product.
Choose Bissell - IconPet Edge if…
Bissell - IconPet Edge has the measurable edge on weight kg.
Choose Shark - Detect Pro Cordless IW1511 if…
Shark - Detect Pro Cordless IW1511 has the measurable edge on suction aw, battery min.
This is a structured comparison of the published catalog values. It is not a claim of identical real-world performance across every workload; use the linked spec drill-downs and methodology page to inspect the inputs.
Why Bissell - IconPet Edge wins
- ▲Weight — 0.30 kg less. 3.4 vs 3.7.
Why Shark - Detect Pro Cordless IW1511 wins
- ▲Suction (AW) — 30.77% more. 170 vs 130.
- ▲Battery — 20.00% more. 60 min vs 50 min.
Spec comparison
Performance
| Spec | Bissell - IconPet Edge | Shark - Detect Pro Cordless IW1511 |
|---|---|---|
| Suction (AW) | 130 | 170lead |
| Dustbin | 0.7 L | 0.7 L |
| Filter | HEPA | HEPA |
Design
| Spec | Bissell - IconPet Edge | Shark - Detect Pro Cordless IW1511 |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Cordless stick | Cordless stick |
| Cordless | true | true |
| Weight | 3.4 kglead | 3.7 kg |
| Battery | 50 min | 60 minlead |