Dyson - Gen5detect Absolute vs Shark - Stratos Cordless IZ862H
Between the Gen5detect Absolute and Stratos Cordless IZ862H, the Gen5detect Absolute comes out ahead in suction (aw) and battery, while the Stratos Cordless IZ862H wins on several specs. Overall, the Gen5detect Absolute scores 91 and the Stratos Cordless IZ862H scores 64.6 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
The Gen5detect Absolute is the clear pick on raw spec strength, leading by 26.4 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 Gen5detect Absolute if you care most about suction (aw) and battery. The biggest gaps in its favor are suction (aw), battery, dustbin, among others.
The Stratos Cordless IZ862H similarly doesn't carry a headline advantage on the popular specs — look at the full table for category-specific deltas.
Both ship with comparable cordless, so those specs don't separate the two — focus on the differences below.
Bottom line: the Gen5detect Absolute is the safer default. The other model is the right choice only when its specific advantages line up with your priorities.
Why Dyson - Gen5detect Absolute wins
- ▲Suction (AW) — 74.67% more. 262 vs 150.
- ▲Battery — 16.67% more. 70 min vs 60 min.
- ▲Dustbin — 10.00% more. 0.77 L vs 0.7 L.
- ▲Weight — 0.10 kg less. 3.5 vs 3.6.
Why Shark - Stratos Cordless IZ862H wins
- No decisive advantages.
Spec comparison
Performance
| Spec | Dyson - Gen5detect Absolute | Shark - Stratos Cordless IZ862H |
|---|---|---|
| Suction (AW) | 262lead | 150 |
| Dustbin | 0.77 Llead | 0.7 L |
| Filter | HEPA H13 | HEPA |
Design
| Spec | Dyson - Gen5detect Absolute | Shark - Stratos Cordless IZ862H |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Cordless stick | Cordless stick |
| Cordless | true | true |
| Weight | 3.5 kglead | 3.6 kg |
| Battery | 70 minlead | 60 min |
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