Dyson V12 Detect Slim vs Shark PowerDetect Speed Cordless Stick Vacuum
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Quick take: The Shark PowerDetect Speed Cordless Stick Vacuum costs $20 less.
| Spec | Dyson V12 Detect Slim | Shark PowerDetect Speed Cordless Stick Vacuum |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ~$450 | ~$430 |
| Type | Cordless Stick | Cordless Stick |
| Suction | 150 AW | — |
| Battery | 60 min | 60 min |
| Navigation | — | — |
| Filtration | Whole-machine HEPA-sealed | HEPA |
| Cordless | Yes | Yes |
| Bagged | No | No |
| Noise | — | — |
| Dustbin | 0.35 L | 0.5 qt |
| Water tank | — | — |
| Self-empty dock | No | No |
| Auto mop washing | No | No |
| Hot water washing | No | No |
| Obstacle avoidance | No | No |
| Carpet detection | No | No |
| Auto mop lifting | No | No |
| Multi-floor mapping | No | No |
| App control | No | No |
| Dimensions | — | 13.78 x 10.24 x 44.09 in |
| Weight | 5.2 lbs | 7.1 lbs |
| Warranty | 2 years | 5 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 Speed Cordless Stick Vacuum
- ✓7.1 lb with the wand, and 3.5 lb when used as a hand vac
- ✓60-minute rated runtime
- ✓HEPA filtration
- ✓5-year warranty
- ✓Replaces the retired Stratos Cordless in Shark's lineup
- ✗0.5 qt dust cup is smaller than the 0.7 qt cup on the PowerDetect IP1251
- ✗No self-emptying at this price; that requires the $499.99 IA3241
- ✗No air-watt suction or noise rating published