Shark PowerDetect vs Dyson V15 Detect: A cordless vacuum showdown

It can be challenging to find the perfect vacuum that fits your lifestyle and your budget.That’s why here at Post Wanted, we are constantly trying out the newest products to let you know exactly how they can work for you.

Recently, our Commerce Editorial Director, Barret Wertz, tested the Shark Cordless PowerDetect Clean & Empty system firsthand.This got us thinking.Why not put it to the test next to one of the most hyped cordless stick vacuums on the market — the Dyson V15 Detect — to see how well it really sucks next to the competition.

Both cordless vacuums are easy to recharge and can pick up all sorts of hair without getting tangled, but we found a clear winner.Keep reading to find out.

RELATED: We tried the best cordless vacuums of 2024 — here are our top picksThe Shark PowerDetect features a DuoClean Detect nozzle, which excels at picking up debris in both directions instead of just pushing it around when going backward like most other vacuums.It’s equipped with dirt-sensing technology and works on all floor types with a 2x brush roll system that doesn’t get tangled with pet or human hair.

Shark even claims it offers “the best debris cleaning of any cordless vacuum.” Plus, it’s unique Dirt Detect feature features auto-adjust suction power that changes based on the size of your mess. While Dyson is a strong competitor with its Fluffy Optic cleaner head designed to pick up microscopic dust and an interestingly designed hair screw tool that sucks up long hair without tangling, it’s significantly costlier — by over $300 MSRP, to be exact.And for what Shark offers, we’re left scratching our heads as to why there is a jump in price. “The Dirt Detect feature is like having a vacuum that thinks for you, adjusting power based on how dirty your floor is,” Wertz said.

“Let’s not forget the Auto-Empty dock, which takes the hassle out of emptying the canister.”Yeah, it has an Auto-Empty docking station that recharges and self-e...