Relatively short run time at only 30 minutes (compared to the 60 minute run time on the V10 and V11) It has the largest dust bin we’ve ever seen on a cordless vacuum at 1.89 L. This dust bin makes it as large or larger than many full-size upright vacuums. BATTERY |The Dyson V11 and V15 use a 3,600 mAh battery and can run for up to 60 minutes. In our run time tests, we found the V11 was able to run for 80 minutes on eco mode, while the V15 ran for 68.5 minutes on eco. Shark vacuum’s are an expensive item, and I was VERY disappointed that they did not have a better spare parts division for their discontinued models. As it is it has made me think long and hard about the value of buying a Shark next time! Reply

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You want a cordless vacuum that runs for the longest period of time? The Shark Stratos Cordless or Dyson V11 or Dyson V11 Outsize or Dyson V12 or Dyson V15 is for you.While there are many other cordless Shark vacuums, our previous cordless winner, the Shark Vertex DuoClean, would be our choice for a Shark cordless runner up. Cleaning Tests Compared It has a sizable 12.5″ wide cleaning head, so you can cleaner faster by covering more area with each cleaning pass. It should be no surprise that Dyson bases their design of upright vacuum of the cyclonic technology and patented “Dyson Ball”. The internal particles sensor can automatically adjust the suction of the vacuum based on floor type and debris is senses. Giving you the best suction for the job. Pros The Dyson V11has the longest run time at up to 80 minutes on a single battery. It also has more suction power than Shark at 185 AW.

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The battery can run for approximately 40 minutes or less, depending on the suction mode selected. The battery is removable from the vacuum. One area where Dyson excels is the design of the dust bin. Later V-series models are designed in varying ways that results in cleaner, more hygienic methods for emptying the dust bin. There are lots of different models that may be better or worse, depending on the specific features that you need. This is the most advanced Dyson canister vacuum to date. It requires no filter, can right itself if toppled over, and includes more accessories. With this model, you get the carbon fiber turbine head, the turbine tool hose attachment, the combination tool, stair tool, and a stiff bristle brush for dried-in dirt.

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The DuoClean brushrolls and Powerfins handle hair with ease, both human and pet. It avoided having any hair tangle around the brushroll and was able to agitate the carpet successfully as to remove pet hair. Shark RV2001– Includes everything from the AV970 / 993, but also adds home mapping and an improved brushroll (with powerfins). During our tests the Vertex DuoClean dominated our cleaning tests, removing 99.4% of total debris. The Vertex is a big, powerful upright that’s at the top of Shark’s line. Pros

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It’s equipped with the upgraded DuoClean brushroll, which now contains “power fins”. These are rubberized agitators on the brushroll and according to Shark offer improved cleaning performance vs. the original DuoClean brushroll. It’s equipped with a DuoClean brushroll in addition to Shark’s new “Power Fins”. These are rubberized paddles on the primary brushroll that are designed to help agitate and remove additional debris. While the Dyson vacuums are objectively better in terms of cleaning power, they are also notably more expensive (typically). Our test team had very few criticisms for the Shark Stratos Cordless, but if we really had to narrow it down, the Stratos could be a bit better when cleaning against edges. It is also slightly louder and heavier than other models and could be a bit easier to maneuver. All things considered, this vacuum's excellent performance, long run times, and convenient features make it easy to look beyond some minor shortcomings and recognize that this is the best model you can buy today. Removing the post-motor filter: Remove the dust bin from the body of the vacuum. Pull the post-motor filter of the handheld portion of the vacuum.

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Struggles a bit more with medium and large size debris, when cleaning hardwood floors. Dyson’s newer V10, V12, and V15 do much better on hard surface flooring. All of the filters are washable to help them last longer. To clean them simply rinse with cold water and allow at least 24 hours for them to dry. 3. Charge the battery as needed. The Dyson V11 Outsize launched in March, 2020. While it is a variant of the V11, it has many significant improvements that in our view should have made it a new model altogether. I really do encourage everyone to read through the instruction guide/product manual prior to using the vacuum for the first time. It's important to know the proper way to clean and use each part of the vacuum. Proper maintenance can make all the difference in extending the life of the vacuum.

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SIZE |The Shark Stratos Cordless is the longest of the four, with the Dyson V11 and V15 being in second, and finally the Vertex being the shortest. Both of the Shark vacuums are wider and deeper than the Dysons as well. The Stratos comes in at 8.9 pounds while the Vertex weighs 9.0 pounds. The Dyson V11 weighs only 6.68 pounds and V15 weights 6.8 pounds.After 5 months of regular use the suction is still as powerful as it was on day one. The lights on the bottom are helpful for seeing dust and debris that I would have otherwise missed. I've been using this vacuum daily since purchasing it in February and I'm still just as impressed as I was in the beginning. Cleaning it has been so easy. The only thing that bothers me in regards to cleaning it is you're unable to detach the rolling brush to clean it properly. You're still able to wipe it off but since it doesn't come out it makes it impossible to clean the plastic cover which gets caked with dirt.