Dyson V15 Detect vs Shark PowerDetect Cordless IP1251

Which Vacuum Is Better?

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Dyson V15 Detect
Shark PowerDetect Cordless IP1251

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Our Verdict

Dyson V15 Detect

Shark PowerDetect Cordless IP1251

The Dyson V15 Detect is better than the Shark PowerDetect Cordless IP1251. The Dyson has a higher-capacity dustbin, a lighter construction, and a more powerful motor, resulting in better debris pickup across a wider variety of surfaces. It also recharges much faster while providing a similar battery life. While the Shark's automatic power adjustment system can respond to a wider array of factors, this doesn't actually make much of a difference in real-life use. With all that said, the Shark does feel like the more sturdily built appliance. 

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Variants

  • V15 Detect Animal (Blue/Nickel)
  • V15 Detect Complete+ (Blue/Nickel)
  • IP3251 (Dark Gray)
  • IP1251 (Gray/Purple)

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IP1251
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IP1250
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Main Differences for
House

Threshold 

0.10

House 
 

7.4
No major differences between these vacuums for house. See full list of tests below.

Full Comparison

Debris Pickup

Hard Floor Pickup 
 

8.0
8.0

Hard Floor Pickup video  

Hard Floor Pickup Post Test 
 

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High-Pile Carpet Pickup 
 

8.0
6.5

High-Pile Carpet Pickup Video  

High-Pile Carpet Pickup Post Test 
 

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Low-Pile Carpet Pickup 
 

7.5
7.0

Low-Pile Carpet Pickup Video  

Low-Pile Carpet Pickup Post Test 
 

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Pet Hair Pickup 
 

9.5
7.5

Pet Hair Pickup Video  

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Pet Hair Furniture Performance 
 

8.0
7.5

Sofa Pickup Video  

Sofa Pickup Post Test 
 

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Cracks 
 

8.0
5.5

Cracks Video  

Wood Cracks Post Test 
 

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Design

Build Quality 
 

6.5
7.5

Build Quality Picture 
 

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Vacuum Type 
 

Stick/Handheld
Stick/Handheld
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In The Box 
 

In The Box Picture 
 

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Brushroll 
 

Yes
Yes

Brushroll On/Off 
 

No
No

Removable Brushroll 
 

Yes
No

Turbo Brush 
 

Yes
No

Crevice Tool 
 

Yes
Yes

Upholstery Tool 
 

Yes
Yes

Soft Bristle Brush 
 

Yes
Yes

Hard Bristle Brush 
 

Yes
Yes

Extension Wand 
 

Yes
Yes

Ceiling Fan Tool 
 

No
No

Pet Grooming Tool 
 

No
No
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Storing 
 

9.0
6.5

Storing Picture 
 

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Height 
 

45.28" (115.0 cm)
26.34" (66.9 cm)

Width 
 

9.84" (25.0 cm)
10.20" (25.9 cm)

Depth 
 

10.24" (26.0 cm)
12.87" (32.7 cm)

Cord Storing 
 

Not Needed
Not Needed

On-Board Tool Storage 
 

Yes
No

Vacuum Rack/Station 
 

Yes
No
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Dirt Compartment Size 
 

6.9
6.7

Dirt Compartment Picture 
 

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Bagless 
 

Yes
Yes

Volume 
 

0.12 gal (0.45 L)
0.08 gal (0.30 L)

Full Indicator 
 

Yes
Yes

Bag Included 
 

No Bag Needed
No Bag Needed
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Runtime 
 

6.3

Minimum Runtime 
 

8 min

Maximum Runtime 
 

75 min
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Battery 
 

7.3
7.0

Minimum Battery Life 
 

8 min
13.8 min

Maximum Battery Life 
 

75 min
78.1 min

Recharge Time 
 

231 min
384 min

Recharge Dock 
 

Yes
No

Battery Life Indicator 
 

Yes
Yes

Swappable Battery 
 

Yes

User-Serviceable Battery 
 

Yes
Yes
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Range 
 

10
10

Cordless 
 

Yes
Yes

Cord Length 
 

N/A
N/A

Hose Length 
 

N/A
N/A

Minimum Wand Length 
 

1.18 ft (0.36 m)
1.41 ft (0.43 m)

Maximum Wand Length 
 

3.25 ft (0.99 m)
3.15 ft (0.96 m)

Total Range 
 

N/A
N/A
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User Maintenance 
 

7.0
7.0

Maintenance Picture 
 

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Brushroll Cleaning Video  

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Portability 
 

8.0
7.6

Total Weight 
 

6.46 lbs (2.93 kg)
8.16 lbs (3.70 kg)

Weight In Hand 
 

3.70 lbs (1.68 kg)
4.50 lbs (2.04 kg)

Carrying handle 
 

Yes
Yes
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Recurring Cost 
 

10
10

Recurring Cost Picture 
 

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Bag Part Number  

No bag
No bag

Filter Part Number  

970013-02
XPRMFIP1000

HEPA Filter Part Number  

970013-02
XPMHIP1000
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Quality Of Life Features 
 

Picture Of Controls 
 

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Rotating Head 
 

Yes
Yes

Power Adjustment 
 

Yes
Yes

Self-Propelled 
 

No
No

Headlights 
 

Yes
Yes

Easy On/Off 
 

Yes
Yes

Head Surface Type Adjustment 
 

Manual
Only Automatic

Blower Mode 
 

No
No
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Tools And Brushes 
 

Tools And Brush Picture  

Shark PowerDetect Cordless IP1251 Tools And Brush Picture

Brushroll 
 

Yes
Yes

Brushroll On/Off 
 

No
No

Removable Brushroll 
 

Yes
No

Turbo Brush 
 

Yes
No

Crevice Tool 
 

Yes
Yes

Upholstery Tool 
 

Yes
Yes

Soft Bristle Brush 
 

Yes
Yes

Hard Bristle Brush 
 

Yes
Yes

Extension Wand 
 

Yes
Yes

Ceiling Fan Tool 
 

No
No

Pet Grooming Tool 
 

No
No
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Alternative Configuration 
 

Alternative Configuration Photo 1 
 

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Alternative Configuration Photo 2 
 

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Blower Mode 
 

No
No
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Mobility

Portability 
 

8.0
7.6

Total Weight 
 

6.46 lbs (2.93 kg)
8.16 lbs (3.70 kg)

Weight In Hand 
 

3.70 lbs (1.68 kg)
4.50 lbs (2.04 kg)

Carrying Handle 
 

Yes
Yes
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Maneuverability 
 

7.5
8.0

Maneuverability Video  

Alternative Configuration 
 

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Alternative Configuration Photo 2 
 

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Range 
 

10
10

Cordless 
 

Yes
Yes

Cord Length 
 

N/A
N/A

Hose Length 
 

N/A
N/A

Minimum Wand Length 
 

1.18 ft (0.36 m)
1.41 ft (0.43 m)

Maximum Wand Length 
 

3.25 ft (0.99 m)
3.15 ft (0.96 m)

Total Range 
 

N/A
N/A
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Air Quality

Particle Filtration 
 

9.9

Operation Video  

Particle Filtration  

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Dyson V15 Detect Particle Filtration

Average PM10 Concentration 
 

0.1 μg/m³

Average PM2.5 Concentration 
 

0.1 μg/m³

Anti-Allergy Filter (HEPA) 
 

Yes
Yes
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Air Quality During Emptying 
 

4.0

Emptying Video  

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Performance

Hard Floor Pickup 
 

8.0
8.0

Hard Floor Pickup video  

Hard Floor Pickup Post Test 
 

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High-Pile Carpet Pickup 
 

8.0
6.5

High-Pile Carpet Pickup Video  

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Low-Pile Carpet Pickup 
 

7.5
7.0

Low-Pile Carpet Pickup Video  

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Pet Hair Pickup 
 

9.5
7.5

Pet Hair Pickup Video  

Pet Hair Pickup Post Test 
 

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Suction 
 

7.7
1.7

Suction Video  

Maximum Hose Suction 
 

118.9 inH₂O (29.61 kPa)
107.5 inH₂O (26.78 kPa)

Maximum Head Suction 
 

6.9 inH₂O (1.72 kPa)
0.8 inH₂O (0.19 kPa)

Normal Head Suction 
 

3.3 inH₂O (0.83 kPa)
0.4 inH₂O (0.09 kPa)

Setting Used For Normal  

"Auto", (Laser Slim Fluffy Head)
"Detect Mode", (DuoClean Detect™ Nozzle)

Hose Diameter 
 

1.3" (3.2 cm)
1.1" (2.8 cm)
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Airflow 
 

7.8
7.0

Maximum Airflow Video  

Maximum Hose Airflow 
 

71.9 CFM (2.0 m³/min)
54.4 CFM (1.5 m³/min)
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Noise 
 

8.6
8.4

Noise Video 
 

Bare Floor 
 

70.5 dBA
71.2 dBA

Low-Pile Carpet 
 

71.0 dBA
76.5 dBA
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Maneuverability 
 

7.5
8.0

Maneuverability Video  

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Pet Hair Furniture Performance 
 

8.0
7.5

Sofa Pickup Video  

Sofa Pickup Post Test 
 

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Air Quality 
 

Sealing Quality Video  

Anti-Allergy Filter (HEPA) 
 

Yes
Yes
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Cracks 
 

8.0
5.5

Cracks Video  

Wood Cracks Post Test 
 

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Stains 
 

3.0
1.0

Stain Video  

Stain Pickup Post Test 
 

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Water 
 

0.0
0.0

Wet Compatible 
 

No
No

Water Video  

Water Pickup Post Test 
 

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Mopping Capabilities

Stains 
 

3.0
1.0

Stain Video  

Stain Pickup Post Test 
 

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Water 
 

0.0
0.0

Water Video  

Water Pickup Post Test 
 

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Wet Compatible 
 

No
No
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Blue/Nickel
V15 Detect Animal
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IP3251
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Blue/Nickel
V15 Detect Complete+
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Gray/Purple
IP1251
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Blue/Nickel
V15 Detect Complete
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Gray/Purple
IP1250
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V15 Detect Pro
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V15 Detect
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V15 Detect Absolute
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V15 Detect Total Clean
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V15 Detect Extra
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Yellow/Nickel
V15 Detect Complete
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V15 Detect Plus
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