Dyson - V8 (2024) vs Shark - Detect Pro Cordless IW1511
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 and suction (aw). Overall, the V8 (2024) scores 55.5 and the Detect Pro Cordless IW1511 scores 69.5 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
The Detect Pro Cordless IW1511 is the clear pick on raw spec strength, leading by 14.0 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.
Pick the Detect Pro Cordless IW1511 if you care most about battery and suction (aw). Its strongest claims are battery, suction (aw), dustbin.
Both ship with comparable cordless, so those specs don't separate the two — focus on the differences below.
Bottom line: the Detect Pro Cordless IW1511 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 — 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 |
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