Head to head

Shark PowerDetect Clean & Empty Cordless vs Dyson V15s Detect Submarine

They split the 6 rankable specs evenly, so cost decides it: Shark PowerDetect Clean & Empty Cordless costs $450 less.

Catalog as of September 1, 2026

Why, in numbers

Suction: Shark PowerDetect Clean & Empty Cordless lists 180 AW (other published figure, not on maker sheet); Dyson V15s Detect Submarine lists 240 AW (other published figure, not on maker sheet).
Max runtime: Shark PowerDetect Clean & Empty Cordless lists 70 minutes (Eco mode handheld) (Shark sheet, 2026-09-02); Dyson V15s Detect Submarine lists 60 minutes (dry Eco mode) / ~30 minutes auto (Dyson sheet, 2026-09-02).
Weight: Shark PowerDetect Clean & Empty Cordless lists 7.7 lb (3.5 kg) whole machine (Shark sheet, 2026-09-02); Dyson V15s Detect Submarine lists 6.8 lb (3.1 kg) dry / 9.1 lb (4.1 kg) with filled Submarine wet head (Dyson sheet, 2026-09-02).
Auto suction adjust: Shark PowerDetect Clean & Empty Cordless lists Yes (DirtDetect, EdgeDetect, FloorDetect auto adjust) (Shark sheet, 2026-09-02); Dyson V15s Detect Submarine lists Yes (Auto mode reacts to dust levels on dry heads) (Dyson sheet, 2026-09-02).
Floor illumination: Shark PowerDetect Clean & Empty Cordless lists LED headlights on main cleaner head (Shark sheet, 2026-09-02); Dyson V15s Detect Submarine lists Fluffy Optic green laser on hard floor cleaner head (Dyson sheet, 2026-09-02).

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Shark PowerDetect Clean & Empty Cordless

$4993 spec wins

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Buying for

Every rankable spec counts once. Pick a lens to score only what matters for your cordless vacuum.

Straight answer

Overall: 3 to 3

Tied overall. Shark PowerDetect Clean & Empty Cordless is cheaper.

The 6 rankable overall specs split 3 to 3.
Saves $450 at list price.

Check first: the Shark PowerDetect Clean & Empty Cordless weighs over 7 lb (3.2 kg).

3 Shark PowerDetect Clean & Empty Cordless6 rankable of 19 specsDyson V15s Detect Submarine 3

Deal-breakers

tick what would make you walk away

Over 7 lb (3.2 kg)row
Tiring on stairs and above shoulder height.
Trips:Shark PowerDetect Clean & Empty Cordless · 7.7 lbClear:Dyson V15s Detect Submarine · 6.8 lb
No self-emptying dockrow
You empty the bin by hand after every clean.
Clear:Shark PowerDetect Clean & Empty Cordless · Auto-Empty charging base stationTrips:Dyson V15s Detect Submarine · Wall dock + drip tray for Submarine head
Warranty under 3 yearsrow
Battery packs often fade around year three.
Clear:Shark PowerDetect Clean & Empty Cordless · 5 yearsTrips:Dyson V15s Detect Submarine · 2 years parts and labor limited warranty

At a glance

The handful of numbers that decide most purchases in this category.

3 of 3 differ

Suction

Shark

180 AW

Dyson

240 AW

Max runtime

Shark

70 minutes (Eco mode handheld)

Dyson

60 minutes (dry Eco mode) / ~30 minutes auto

Weight

Shark

7.7 lb (3.5 kg) whole machine

Dyson

6.8 lb (3.1 kg) dry / 9.1 lb (4.1 kg) with filled Submarine wet head

True 3-Year Cost of Ownership (TCO)

Upfront price + 3 years of consumables, fees & essential add-ons

Shark PowerDetect Clean & Empty Cordless

Upfront list price$499

3-Yr Odor neutralizer + HEPA filter (Cartridges every 6 mo (~$25/yr))+$75

3-Year Estimated Total$574

Dyson V15s Detect Submarine

Upfront list price$949

3-Yr Submarine roller replacement + HEPA (Roller & filter annual upkeep (~$35/yr))+$105

3-Year Estimated Total$1,054

The 90-Day Owner Regret Check

Documented ergonomic quirks, hardware annoyances, and maintenance realities reported by real owners.

Post-Purchase Truths

Shark: What to watch for

Maintenance
Washable filters must air-dry for a full 24 hours before reassembly.
Running the vacuum with a damp filter can damage the suction motor and cause musty odors, requiring an overnight wait or spare filter.

Dyson: What to watch for

Maintenance
Washable filters must air-dry for a full 24 hours before reassembly.
Running the vacuum with a damp filter can damage the suction motor and cause musty odors, requiring an overnight wait or spare filter.

Shark PowerDetect Clean & Empty Cordless$4993 wins

Dyson V15s Detect Submarine$9493 wins

Cleaning performance Runtime & charging Usability Filtration Kit Ownership

19 of 19 attributes differ. Identical rows are dimmed.

Cleaning performance

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Cleaning performance specifications. Middle column is Shark PowerDetect Clean & Empty Cordless, right column is Dyson V15s Detect Submarine.
SuctionNot on the official sheet	180 AW	240 AW (wins this row: higher)
Auto suction adjust	Yes (DirtDetect, EdgeDetect, FloorDetect auto adjust)	Yes (Auto mode reacts to dust levels on dry heads)
Floor illumination	LED headlights on main cleaner head	Fluffy Optic green laser on hard floor cleaner head
Anti-tangle	Self-cleaning brushroll with anti-hair wrap technology	Digital Motorbar with de-tangling hair removal vanes
Floor types	Hardwood, tile, area rugs, deep pile carpet	Hard floors (wet & dry), tile, laminate, area rugs, carpets
Dust / particle sensing	DirtDetect sensor detects hidden debris and increases power	Piezo sensor counts and measures dust particles

Runtime & charging

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Runtime & charging specifications. Middle column is Shark PowerDetect Clean & Empty Cordless, right column is Dyson V15s Detect Submarine.
Max runtime	70 minutes (Eco mode handheld) (wins this row: higher)	60 minutes (dry Eco mode) / ~30 minutes auto
Typical mixed-use runtimeNot on the official sheet	~30–40 minutes in Auto mode	~25–35 minutes mixed cleaning
Charge time	~4.0 hours (wins this row: lower)	4.5 hours

Usability

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Usability specifications. Middle column is Shark PowerDetect Clean & Empty Cordless, right column is Dyson V15s Detect Submarine.
Weight	7.7 lb (3.5 kg) whole machine	6.8 lb (3.1 kg) dry / 9.1 lb (4.1 kg) with filled Submarine wet head (wins this row: lower)
Bin capacity	0.70 L (stick) / 2.0 L (docking station)	0.77 L dry bin / 300 mL clean water tank + 360 mL dirty water tray (wins this row: higher)
NoiseNot on the official sheet	~76 dB (vacuum) / ~82 dB (dock emptying cycle)	~76–80 dB
Display	Smart LED indicator rings with battery percentage	LCD screen: real-time particle graph, runtime countdown, maintenance alerts

Filtration

2 differences

Filtration specifications. Middle column is Shark PowerDetect Clean & Empty Cordless, right column is Dyson V15s Detect Submarine.
Filtration	Anti-Allergen Complete Seal with HEPA filter	Advanced whole-machine filtration (captures 99.99% of particles down to 0.3 microns)
Sealed system	Yes	Yes (fully sealed system)

Kit

2 differences

Kit specifications. Middle column is Shark PowerDetect Clean & Empty Cordless, right column is Dyson V15s Detect Submarine.
Attachments	DuoClean Detect nozzle, Duster Crevice tool, Pet Multi-Tool, Auto-Empty dock	Submarine wet roller head, Fluffy Optic head, Digital Motorbar, Hair screw tool, Combination tool, Crevice tool
Dock	Auto-Empty charging base station (holds 30+ days debris)	Wall dock + drip tray for Submarine head

Ownership

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Ownership specifications. Middle column is Shark PowerDetect Clean & Empty Cordless, right column is Dyson V15s Detect Submarine.
Warranty	5 years (wins this row: higher)	2 years parts and labor limited warranty
Bagless	Yes	Yes (point-and-shoot hygienic bin emptying)

Most rows are from the official spec sheet. Marked rows are other published figures or our summary, not lab tests we ran.

Shark PowerDetect Clean & Empty Cordless source Dyson V15s Detect Submarine source

Which one should you buy

Pick this one if

Shark PowerDetect Clean & Empty Cordless

Multi-surface cordless vacuum with auto-emptying charging dock and forward/reverse cleaning detection.

Auto-empty charging dock stores up to 30 days of dust and allergens
PowerDetect technology optimizes cleaning in forward and reverse strokes
MultiFLEX folding wand bends to clean under low furniture effortlessly

What you give up

Auto-empty charging base takes up dedicated floor space
Heavier 7.7 lb (3.5 kg) weight with wand attached

Full Shark PowerDetect Clean & Empty Cordless specs →

Pick this one if

Dyson V15s Detect Submarine

All-in-one wet and dry cordless vacuum featuring Submarine wet roller cleaner head for hard floor washing, Fluffy Optic illumination, and 240AW suction.

Submarine wet roller head washes tile, hardwood, and laminate with clean water extraction
Includes full dry vacuum arsenal: 240AW suction, piezo dust counter, and Fluffy Optic head
Automatically switches modes when wet roller head is attached

What you give up

Submarine wet head requires manual rinse and maintenance after washing
Heavy when water tank is full (9.1 lb wet / 6.8 lb dry)

Full Dyson V15s Detect Submarine specs →

Best for each use

Pets & carpet

Pet hair and carpet: suction, a tangle-free brush, sealed filtration

Too close to call on pets & carpet from the spec sheets. Only suction is rankable here.

Anti-tangle: Self-cleaning brushroll with anti-hair wrap… vs Digital Motorbar with de-tangling hair…
Floor types: Hardwood, tile, area rugs, deep pile carpet vs Hard floors

Big homes

A large home in one session: runtime, bin size, a dock that empties itself

For big homes, buy the Shark PowerDetect Clean & Empty Cordless.

Leads 2 of 3 rankable big homes specs; Dyson V15s Detect Submarine takes 1.
Max runtime: 70 minutes vs 60 minutes
Charge time: ~4.0 hours vs 4.5 hours
It is also $450 cheaper.

Stairs & apartments

Stairs and apartments: light in the hand, quiet, easy to park

Too close to call on stairs & apartments from the spec sheets. Only weight is rankable here.

Noise: ~76 dB vs ~76–80 dB
Dock: Auto-Empty charging base station vs Wall dock + drip tray for Submarine head

Every answer above is scored from published figures. A lens uses only the rows that matter for that use, including marked rows that are not on the official sheet. Switch lenses interactively in the panel above.

Done deciding?

Open the full standalone spec sheet for either device.

Shark PowerDetect Clean & Empty Cordless spec sheet Dyson V15s Detect Submarine spec sheet

Manufacturer pages: Shark PowerDetect Clean & Empty Cordless ↗ · Dyson V15s Detect Submarine ↗

Common questions

Which is cheaper, the Shark PowerDetect Clean & Empty Cordless or the Dyson V15s Detect Submarine?

Shark PowerDetect Clean & Empty Cordless costs $450 less at list price.

What is the biggest catch with the Shark PowerDetect Clean & Empty Cordless or Dyson V15s Detect Submarine?

Shark PowerDetect Clean & Empty Cordless has this deal-breaker: over 7 lb (3.2 kg). Tiring on stairs and above shoulder height.

Which is better for pets & carpet, the Shark PowerDetect Clean & Empty Cordless or the Dyson V15s Detect Submarine?

Too close to call on pets & carpet from the spec sheets. Only suction is rankable here. Anti-tangle: Self-cleaning brushroll with anti-hair wrap… vs Digital Motorbar with de-tangling hair… Floor types: Hardwood, tile, area rugs, deep pile carpet vs Hard floors

What cannot be compared from spec sheets?

Of the 19 specs tracked here, 13 are descriptive and cannot be ranked on numbers alone. Spec sheets also cannot measure subjective factors like build quality, real-world performance, or comfort.

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