Dyson - V15s Detect Submarine vs Shark - Detect Pro Cordless IW1511
Between the V15s Detect Submarine and Detect Pro Cordless IW1511, the V15s Detect Submarine comes out ahead in suction (aw) / dustbin, while the Detect Pro Cordless IW1511 wins on several specs. Overall, the V15s Detect Submarine scores 86 and the Detect Pro Cordless IW1511 scores 69.5 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
The V15s Detect Submarine is the clear pick on raw spec strength, leading by 16.5 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 V15s Detect Submarine if you carry the device everywhere and weight or thickness has been the deciding factor before. The biggest gaps in its favor are suction (aw), dustbin, weight.
The Detect Pro Cordless IW1511 similarly does not carry a headline advantage on the popular specs — look at the full table for category-specific deltas.
Both ship with comparable battery, cordless, so those specs do not separate the two — focus on the differences below.
Bottom line: the V15s Detect Submarine is the safer default. The other model is the right choice only when its specific advantages line up with your priorities.
Why Dyson - V15s Detect Submarine wins
- ▲Suction (AW) — 41.18% more. 240 vs 170.
- ▲Dustbin — 10.00% more. 0.77 L vs 0.7 L.
- ▲Weight — 0.20 kg less. 3.5 vs 3.7.
Why Shark - Detect Pro Cordless IW1511 wins
- No decisive advantages.
Spec comparison
Performance
| Spec | Dyson - V15s Detect Submarine | Shark - Detect Pro Cordless IW1511 |
|---|---|---|
| Suction (AW) | 240lead | 170 |
| Dustbin | 0.77 Llead | 0.7 L |
| Filter | HEPA H13 | HEPA |
Design
| Spec | Dyson - V15s Detect Submarine | Shark - Detect Pro Cordless IW1511 |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Wet/dry cordlesslead | Cordless stick |
| Cordless | true | true |
| Weight | 3.5 kglead | 3.7 kg |
| Battery | 60 min | 60 min |
Spec-level deep dives
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