Between the V8 (2024) and Stratos Upright, the V8 (2024) comes out ahead in weight and cordless, while the Stratos Upright wins on dustbin and suction (aw). Overall, the V8 (2024) scores 55.5 and the Stratos Upright scores 76.7 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
The Stratos Upright is the clear pick on raw spec strength, leading by 21.2 points on the Mars Score. The margin is wide enough that the underdog only makes sense if its individual strengths line up with what you specifically need.
Pick the V8 (2024) 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 Dyson - V8 (2024) wins
- ▲Weight — 4.95 kg less. 2.55 vs 7.5.
- ▲Cordless: true (vs false).
- ▲Battery: 40 min vs 0 min.
Why Shark - Stratos Upright wins
- ▲Dustbin — 83.33% more. 0.99 L vs 0.54 L.
- ▲Suction (AW) — 73.91% more. 200 vs 115.
Spec comparison
Performance
| Spec | Dyson - V8 (2024) | Shark - Stratos Upright |
|---|---|---|
| Suction (AW) | 115 | 200lead |
| Dustbin | 0.54 L | 0.99 Llead |
| Filter | HEPA | HEPA |
Design
| Spec | Dyson - V8 (2024) | Shark - Stratos Upright |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Cordless stick | Corded uprightlead |
| Cordless | truelead | false |
| Weight | 2.55 kglead | 7.5 kg |
| Battery | 40 minlead | 0 min |
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