Dyson V12 Detect Slim vs Shark PowerDetect Cordless Stick Vacuum

Quick take: The Shark PowerDetect Cordless Stick Vacuum runs longer per charge (70 vs 60 min).

SpecDyson V12 Detect SlimShark PowerDetect Cordless Stick Vacuum
Price~$450~$450
TypeCordless StickCordless Stick
Suction150 AW—
Battery60 min70 min
Navigation——
FiltrationWhole-machine HEPA-sealedHEPA
CordlessYesYes
BaggedNoNo
Noise——
Dustbin0.35 L0.7 qt
Water tank——
Self-empty dockNoNo
Auto mop washingNoNo
Hot water washingNoNo
Obstacle avoidanceNoNo
Carpet detectionNoNo
Auto mop liftingNoNo
Multi-floor mappingNoNo
App controlNoNo
Dimensions—16.02 x 10.24 x 45.67 in
Weight5.2 lbs8.11 lbs
Warranty2 years5 years

Pros & cons

Dyson V12 Detect Slim

  • ✓5.2 lbs makes daily and above-floor cleaning genuinely easy
  • ✓Laser dust illumination and piezo particle counter carried over from the V15
  • ✓Power button instead of a hold-down trigger
  • ✓Click-in battery is removable and replaceable
  • ✓Long-term owners report the light weight keeps it in daily use where heavier sticks sat idle
  • ✓Whole-machine HEPA filtration at a lower price than the flagships
  • ✗150AW is well below the V15/Gen5 — weaker on thick carpet
  • ✗0.35L bin is small; expect multiple empties per whole-house clean
  • ✗Owners report battery capacity declines noticeably after ~3 years of heavy use
  • ✗Head is narrower than the flagships, so big rooms take longer
  • ✗No app or smart connectivity

Shark PowerDetect Cordless Stick Vacuum

  • ✓Rated 70 minutes in ECO mode
  • ✓0.7 qt dust cup is the larger of Shark's two PowerDetect stick bins
  • ✓HEPA filter on a dockless stick
  • ✓5-year warranty, matching the rest of the PowerDetect stick line
  • ✗8.11 lb is heavier than the 7.1 lb PowerDetect Speed
  • ✗No self-emptying dock in this version
  • ✗The 70-minute figure is an ECO-mode number; Shark gives no runtime for higher power settings
  • ✗No air-watt or noise rating published