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Dyson V8
Shark Vertex UltraLight Corded
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Wet Compatible
No
Vacuum Type
Stick/Handheld
Bagless
Yes
Cordless
Yes
Anti-Allergy Filter (HEPA)
Yes
Wet Compatible
No
Vacuum Type
Stick/Handheld
Bagless
Yes
Cordless
No
Anti-Allergy Filter (HEPA)
No
Our Verdict
Dyson V8
Shark Vertex UltraLight Corded
The Dyson V8 and Shark Vertex UltraLight Corded have different advantages. The cordless Dyson is lighter, has an effectively unlimited range, and has lower recurring costs. It also delivers slightly better performance on all surface types. However, the Shark feels better built and has a slightly more spacious dirt compartment. Its corded design yields a practically indefinite runtime with no need to wait for a battery to recharge.
Variants
- V8 Motorhead (Black)
- V8 Motorhead Extra (Blue)
- V8 Animal (Nickel)
- V8 Fluffy+ (Nickel)
- V8 Animal+ (Purple)
- V8 Origin (Red)
- Car+Boat (Silver)
- V8 (Silver/Nickel)
- V8 Plus (Silver/Nickel)
- V8 Absolute (Yellow)
- HZ2002 (Silver/Blue)
- HZ2000 (Silver/Magenta)
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Black
V8 Motorhead
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Silver/Blue
HZ2002
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Blue
V8 Motorhead Extra
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Silver/Magenta
HZ2000
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Nickel
V8 Animal
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Nickel
V8 Fluffy+
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Purple
V8 Animal+
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Red
V8 Origin
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Silver
Car+Boat
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Silver/Nickel
V8
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Silver/Nickel
V8 Plus
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Yellow
V8 Absolute
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Main Differences for
Bare Floor
Bare Floor
Threshold
Bare Floor
7.2
7.8
User Maintenance
7.0
6.0
Cracks
7.0
8.0
Full Comparison
Design
Build Quality
6.5
7.0
Build Quality Picture
Vacuum Type
Stick/Handheld
Stick/Handheld
User Maintenance
7.0
6.0
Maintenance Picture
Brushroll Cleaning Video
Recurring Cost
10
8.5
Recurring Cost Picture
Bag Part Number
No bag
No bag
Filter Part Number
965661-01
XFFKHZ2000
HEPA Filter Part Number
967478-01
No HEPA Filter
Storing
6.8
7.5
Storing Picture
Height
45.08" (114.5 cm)
32.68" (83.0 cm)
Width
9.84" (25.0 cm)
10.24" (26.0 cm)
Depth
9.50" (24.1 cm)
9.84" (25.0 cm)
Cord Storing
Not Needed
Manual
On-Board Tool Storage
No
Yes
Vacuum Rack/Station
Yes
No
Dirt Compartment
6.9
7.0
Dirt Compartment Picture
Bagless
Yes
Yes
Volume
0.09 gal (0.35 L)
0.11 gal (0.40 L)
Full Indicator
Yes
Yes
Bag Included
No Bag Needed
No Bag Needed
In The Box
In The Box Picture
Range
10
7.5
Cordless
Yes
No
Cord Length
N/A
29.53 ft (9.0 m)
Hose Length
N/A
N/A
Minimum Wand Length
0.98 ft (0.30 m)
1.31 ft (0.40 m)
Maximum Wand Length
3.38 ft (1.03 m)
3.35 ft (1.02 m)
Total Range
N/A
32.87 ft (10.02 m)
Portability
8.2
7.6
Total Weight
5.58 lbs (2.53 kg)
9.61 lbs (4.36 kg)
Weight In Hand
3.06 lbs (1.39 kg)
3.44 lbs (1.56 kg)
Carrying handle
Yes
Yes
Battery
6.6
0.0
Minimum Battery Life
8 min
N/A
Maximum Battery Life
41 min
N/A
Recharge Time
242 min
N/A
Recharge Dock
Yes
No
Battery Life Indicator
Yes
No
Removable Batteries
Yes
No
Quality Of Life Features
Picture Of Controls
Rotating Head
Yes
Yes
Power Adjustment
Yes
No
Self-Propelled
No
No
Headlights
No
Yes
Easy On/Off
No
Yes
Head Surface Type Adjustment
None
Manual and Automatic
Tools And Brushes
Tools And Brush Picture
Brushroll
Yes
Yes
Brushroll On/Off
No
No
Removable Brushroll
Yes
No
Turbo Brush
Yes
Yes
Crevice Tool
Yes
Yes
Upholstery Tool
Yes
No
Soft Bristle Brush
Yes
No
Hard Bristle Brush
Yes
Yes
Extension Wand
Yes
Yes
Ceiling Fan Tool
No
No
Pet Grooming Tool
No
No
Alternative Configuration
Alternative Configuration Photo 1
Alternative Configuration Photo 2
Blower Mode
No
No
Performance
Bare Floor Performance (Hardwood, Laminate, Tiles)
9.0
Setting Used
"Bare Floor Logo"
Bare Floor Large Debris Graph
Large Debris at 0 gal (0L)
93%
Large Debris at 0.07 gal (0.25L)
90%
Large Debris at 0.2 gal (0.75L)
N/A
Large Debris at 0.4 gal (1.5L)
N/A
Large Debris at 0.8 gal (3L)
N/A
Large Debris at 1.6 gal (6L)
N/A
Bare Floor Small Debris Graph
Small Debris at 0 gal (0L)
100%
Small Debris at 0.07 gal (0.25L)
100%
Small Debris at 0.2 gal (0.75L)
N/A
Small Debris at 0.4 gal (1.5L)
N/A
Small Debris at 0.8 gal (3L)
N/A
Small Debris at 1.6 gal (6L)
N/A
Hard Floor Pickup
6.0
Hard Floor Pickup video
Hard Floor Pickup Post Test
High-Pile Carpet Pickup
7.5
High-Pile Carpet Pickup Video
High-Pile Carpet Pickup Post Test
Low-Pile Carpet Pickup
6.5
Low-Pile Carpet Pickup Video
Low-Pile Carpet Pickup Post Test
Pet Hair Pickup
8.5
Pet Hair Pickup Video
Pet Hair Pickup Post Test
Low-Pile Carpet Performance
7.2
Setting Used
"Carpet Logo"
Low Carpet Large Debris Graph
Large Debris at 0 gal (0L)
80%
Large Debris at 0.07 gal (0.25L)
78%
Large Debris at 0.2 gal (0.75L)
N/A
Large Debris at 0.4 gal (1.5L)
N/A
Large Debris at 0.8 gal (3L)
N/A
Large Debris at 1.6 gal (6L)
N/A
Low Carpet Small Debris Graph
Small Debris at 0 gal (0L)
59%
Small Debris at 0.07 gal (0.25L)
54%
Small Debris at 0.2 gal (0.75L)
N/A
Small Debris at 0.4 gal (1.5L)
N/A
Small Debris at 0.8 gal (3L)
N/A
Small Debris at 1.6 gal (6L)
N/A
High-Pile Carpet Performance
7.4
Setting Used
"Carpet Logo"
High Carpet Large Debris Graph
Large Debris at 0 gal (0L)
53%
Large Debris at 0.07 gal (0.25L)
51%
Large Debris at 0.2 gal (0.75L)
N/A
Large Debris at 0.4 gal (1.5L)
N/A
Large Debris at 0.8 gal (3L)
N/A
Large Debris at 1.6 gal (6L)
N/A
High Carpet Small Debris Graph
Small Debris at 0 gal (0L)
69%
Small Debris at 0.07 gal (0.25L)
63%
Small Debris at 0.2 gal (0.75L)
N/A
Small Debris at 0.4 gal (1.5L)
N/A
Small Debris at 0.8 gal (3L)
N/A
Small Debris at 1.6 gal (6L)
N/A
Pet Hair Floor Performance
9.4
Pet Hair Graph
Bare Floor
94%
Low-Pile Carpet
100%
High-Pile Carpet
97%
Suction
6.8
5.4
Suction Video
Maximum Hose Suction
46.7 inH₂O (11.64 kPa)
58.5 inH₂O (14.56 kPa)
Maximum Head Suction
3.3 inH₂O (0.83 kPa)
1.9 inH₂O (0.47 kPa)
Normal Head Suction
1.5 inH₂O (0.38 kPa)
1.9 inH₂O (0.47 kPa)
Setting Used For Normal
"Powerful suction"
"Bare Floor Logo"
Hose Diameter
1.3" (3.2 cm)
1.2" (3.0 cm)
Airflow
7.0
7.3
Maximum Airflow Video
Maximum Hose Airflow
54.4 CFM (1.5 m³/min)
60.3 CFM (1.7 m³/min)
Noise
8.4
7.8
Noise Video
Bare Floor
72.7 dBA
77.6 dBA
Low-Pile Carpet
71.5 dBA
78.3 dBA
Maneuverability
7.5
7.5
Maneuverability Video
Pet Hair Furniture Performance
7.5
7.5
Sofa Pickup Video
Sofa Pickup Post Test
Air Quality
Sealing Quality Video
Anti-Allergy Filter (HEPA)
Yes
No
Cracks
7.0
8.0
Cracks Video
Wood Cracks Post Test
Stains
3.0
1.0
Stain Video
Stain Pickup Post Test
Water
0.0
0.0
Wet Compatible
No
No
Water Video
Water Pickup Post Test
Automation
Physical Automation
0.0
Automatic Recharging
No
Automatic Bag Emptying
No
Pathing Algorithm
No Pathing Algorithm
Physical Boundary Markers
No
Scheduled Start Buttons
No
Cycle Control Buttons
No
Navigation Control Buttons
No
Companion App Automation
0.0
Companion App Screen Grabs
App Name
No App
iOS Availability
No
Android Availability
No
Software Boundary Markers (No Go Zones)
No
App Scheduled Start
No
App Cycle Control
No
Navigation Control within App
No
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Black
V8 Motorhead
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Silver/Blue
HZ2002
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Blue
V8 Motorhead Extra
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Silver/Magenta
HZ2000
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Nickel
V8 Animal
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V8 Fluffy+
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Purple
V8 Animal+
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Red
V8 Origin
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Silver
Car+Boat
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Silver/Nickel
V8
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Silver/Nickel
V8 Plus
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Yellow
V8 Absolute
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