Dyson - V8 (2024) 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 | Dyson - V8 (2024) | Shark - Detect Pro Cordless IW1511 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery | 40 min | 60 min |
| Suction (AW) | 115 | 170 |
| Dustbin | 0.54 L | 0.7 L |
| Weight | 2.55 kg | 3.7 kg |
Between the V8 (2024) and Detect Pro Cordless IW1511, the V8 (2024) comes out ahead in weight, while the Detect Pro Cordless IW1511 wins on battery / suction (aw). Overall, the V8 (2024) scores 70.3 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 (70.3 vs 74.4), but the 4.1-point gap is small enough that the right pick comes down to which spec advantages matter to you.
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. The single most decisive one: Weight — 1.15 kg less. 2.55 vs 3.7.
Pick the Detect Pro Cordless IW1511 if you care most about battery / suction (aw). Its strongest claims are battery, suction (aw), dustbin. The single most decisive one: Battery — 50.00% more. 60 min vs 40 min.
Both ship with comparable 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: Dyson - V8 (2024) or Shark - Detect Pro Cordless IW1511?
Shark - Detect Pro Cordless IW1511 leads the current Mars Score by 4.1 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 Dyson - V8 (2024) if…
Dyson - V8 (2024) has the measurable edge on weight kg.
Choose Shark - Detect Pro Cordless IW1511 if…
Shark - Detect Pro Cordless IW1511 has the measurable edge on battery min, suction aw, dustbin l.
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 Dyson - V8 (2024) wins
- ▲Weight — 1.15 kg less. 2.55 vs 3.7.
Why Shark - Detect Pro Cordless IW1511 wins
- ▲Battery — 50.00% more. 60 min vs 40 min.
- ▲Suction (AW) — 47.83% more. 170 vs 115.
- ▲Dustbin — 29.63% more. 0.7 L vs 0.54 L.
Spec comparison
Performance
| Spec | Dyson - V8 (2024) | Shark - Detect Pro Cordless IW1511 |
|---|---|---|
| Suction (AW) | 115 | 170lead |
| Dustbin | 0.54 L | 0.7 Llead |
| Filter | HEPA | HEPA |
Design
| Spec | Dyson - V8 (2024) | Shark - Detect Pro Cordless IW1511 |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Cordless stick | Cordless stick |
| Cordless | true | true |
| Weight | 2.55 kglead | 3.7 kg |
| Battery | 40 min | 60 minlead |