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Dyson - Gen5detect Absolute vs Shark - Stratos Cordless IZ862H

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Gen5detect AbsoluteDYSONRENDER
Probe A
Dyson
Gen5detect Absolute
91.0/ 100S
Performance91· 55%
Design· 45%
Stratos Cordless IZ862HSHARKRENDER
Probe B
Shark
Stratos Cordless IZ862H
64.6/ 100C
Performance65· 55%
Design· 45%
Quick verdict

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.

Buying advice

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.
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Spec comparison

Performance

SpecDyson - Gen5detect AbsoluteShark - Stratos Cordless IZ862H
Suction (AW)262lead150
Dustbin0.77 Llead0.7 L
FilterHEPA H13HEPA

Design

SpecDyson - Gen5detect AbsoluteShark - Stratos Cordless IZ862H
TypeCordless stickCordless stick
Cordlesstruetrue
Weight3.5 kglead3.6 kg
Battery70 minlead60 min
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