Shark and Dyson sell stick vacuums at every price from entry level to premium, and at each level the Shark usually costs less. The two also publish different things about their machines. Dyson quotes suction in air watts and filtration to a particle size. Shark quotes run time and features such as a self-emptying base and a wand that bends to reach under furniture, but not a suction figure, so the two cannot be compared on suction.
Every model here, from both brands, lists a two-year manufacturer's warranty at The Good Guys.
Three matchups
| Level | Dyson | Shark |
|---|---|---|
| Entry | V8 Cyclone, 60 min, 2.7kg, $450–500 | PowerPro, 50 min, 3.2kg, $250–300 |
| Mid | V10 Konical, 60 min, 2.73kg, $700–800 | PowerDetect Speed, 60 min, 3.2kg, $500–600 |
| Premium | Gen5detect, 70 min, 3.5kg, $900–1,000 | PowerDetect Clean & Empty, 70 min, 3.6kg, $900–1,000 |
Run times and weights are from The Good Guys' listings; run times are in each maker's longest-lasting mode. Prices were checked at The Good Guys and Amazon on 27 September 2026.
Entry level: V8 Cyclone vs PowerPro
Dyson's V8 Cyclone pairs 150 air watts with a 60-minute battery and a 0.54 litre bin. At 2.7kg it is the lighter of the two, and it switches on with one press instead of a held trigger.
Shark's PowerPro costs about half as much. The Good Guys lists a 50-minute battery, a larger 0.7 litre bin, a self-cleaning brushroll that strips hair as it spins, headlights on the floor head and HEPA filtration, and a weight of 3.2kg. Owner reviews there are mostly positive; a few find it hard to clean or say its automatic suction setting does not always respond as expected.
So the PowerPro is cheaper, with a bigger bin and headlights, while the V8 Cyclone is 500g lighter and runs 10 minutes longer.
Mid-range: V10 Konical vs PowerDetect Speed
The V10 Konical adds a de-tangling conical floor head and a dust-revealing light to 150 air watts of suction, and its HEPA filter is rated to 0.1 microns. It weighs 2.73kg and its battery lasts up to an hour.
The PowerDetect Speed matches the Dyson's hour of battery and picks out dust with a blue light. The Good Guys lists automatic suction for each floor type, a self-cleaning brushroll and a MultiFLEX wand that bends in the middle to reach under beds and sofas. It weighs 3.2kg and has a 0.5 litre bin.
The Shark costs less and its bending wand saves kneeling to reach under furniture. The Dyson is about 500g lighter and has a slightly larger bin.
Premium: Gen5detect vs PowerDetect Clean & Empty
Dyson's Gen5detect brings 262 air watts, sealed HEPA filtration rated to 0.1 microns and a particle count on its screen, with a battery rated for 70 minutes. It weighs 3.5kg.
The PowerDetect Clean & Empty comes with a base that charges the vacuum and empties its bin after every clean, according to Shark, so the bin does not need emptying by hand after each clean. Its DuoClean Detect nozzle is designed to pick up debris moving forwards and backwards, its battery is also rated for 70 minutes, and it weighs 3.6kg. Owner reviews at The Good Guys are positive.
At about the same price, the Shark's self-emptying base is its main practical advantage. The Dyson has a published suction figure, filtration to 0.1 microns and the particle screen.
What actually differs
Suction. Dyson publishes air watts; Shark does not publish a suction figure for these models, so there is no like-for-like number.
Weight. At the entry and mid levels the Shark is about 500g heavier. At the premium level the two are within 100g.
Emptying. Shark's self-emptying base comes with the PowerDetect Clean & Empty. Dyson sells an Auto-empty Dok for the V10 Konical and V8 Cyclone, on its own or bundled with the V10 Konical.
Reaching under furniture. Shark's MultiFLEX wand on the PowerDetect models bends so the floor head goes flat under a bed without you bending down. Dyson's wands are straight.
Price. The Shark costs less at the entry and mid levels. At the premium level the two are close.
Which suits which home
Dyson suits buyers who want the lightest machine at each level and published suction and filtration figures, including HEPA to 0.1 microns on the V10 Konical and Gen5detect.
Shark suits buyers who want to spend less, or who want a self-emptying base or a bending wand for low furniture.
FAQs
Is Shark as good as Dyson?
On the specifications both brands publish, the machines match on run time at the mid and premium levels, and the Sharks are heavier at the lower two levels. Dyson gives suction figures and Shark does not, so suction cannot be compared directly.
Which is cheaper, Dyson or Shark?
Shark, at the entry and mid levels here. The PowerPro costs about half as much as the V8 Cyclone. At the premium level, the Gen5detect and PowerDetect Clean & Empty cost about the same.
Do Shark and Dyson have the same warranty?
Every model here has a two-year manufacturer's warranty listed at The Good Guys.
