Between the V8 (2024) and Stratos Cordless IZ862H, the V8 (2024) comes out ahead in weight, while the Stratos Cordless IZ862H wins on battery and suction (aw). Overall, the V8 (2024) scores 55.5 and the Stratos Cordless IZ862H scores 64.6 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
The Stratos Cordless IZ862H is the clear pick on raw spec strength, leading by 9.1 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 Stratos Cordless IZ862H 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 Stratos Cordless IZ862H 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 — 1.05 kg less. 2.55 vs 3.6.
Why Shark - Stratos Cordless IZ862H wins
- ▲Battery — 50.00% more. 60 min vs 40 min.
- ▲Suction (AW) — 30.43% more. 150 vs 115.
- ▲Dustbin — 29.63% more. 0.7 L vs 0.54 L.
Spec comparison
Performance
| Spec | Dyson - V8 (2024) | Shark - Stratos Cordless IZ862H |
|---|---|---|
| Suction (AW) | 115 | 150lead |
| Dustbin | 0.54 L | 0.7 Llead |
| Filter | HEPA | HEPA |
Design
| Spec | Dyson - V8 (2024) | Shark - Stratos Cordless IZ862H |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Cordless stick | Cordless stick |
| Cordless | true | true |
| Weight | 2.55 kglead | 3.6 kg |
| Battery | 40 min | 60 minlead |
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