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Dyson vs. Shark

How do Dyson and Shark compare under the same evidence-backed cordless-vacuum rubric?

Dyson ranks higher by 5.4 points.

Last verified 2026-08-17

Direct comparison

Dyson ranks higher by 5.4 points.

This conclusion follows the approved overall scores. A higher score does not make one option best for every buyer; evidence coverage is 100% for Dyson and 100% for Shark.

  • Dyson leads on Cleaning and filtration quality by 7.0 points.
  • Dyson leads on Battery, usability, and product breadth by 2.4 points.
  • Shark leads on Reliability and durability by 2.0 points.

Dyson

81.6out of 100

100% evidence coverage | Moderate confidence

Strengths

  • Frozen anchor 5 is supported by the linked current evidence; no commercial field enters the score. [3]

Limitations

  • Frozen anchor 2 is supported by the linked current evidence; no commercial field enters the score. [2]

Capabilities

  • Frozen anchor 5 is supported by the linked current evidence; no commercial field enters the score. [2]
  • Frozen anchor 4 is supported by the linked current evidence; no commercial field enters the score. [1]

Pricing and support

  • Frozen anchor 2 is supported by the linked current evidence; no commercial field enters the score. [1]
  • Frozen anchor 4 is supported by the linked current evidence; no commercial field enters the score. [1]

Shark

76.2out of 100

100% evidence coverage | Moderate confidence

Strengths

  • Frozen anchor 5 is supported by the linked current evidence; no commercial field enters the score. [3]
  • Frozen anchor 4 is supported by the linked current evidence; no commercial field enters the score. [1]

Capabilities

  • Frozen anchor 5 is supported by the linked current evidence; no commercial field enters the score. [1]
  • Frozen anchor 4 is supported by the linked current evidence; no commercial field enters the score. [1]

Pricing and support

  • Frozen anchor 3 is supported by the linked current evidence; no commercial field enters the score. [1]
  • Frozen anchor 4 is supported by the linked current evidence; no commercial field enters the score. [1]

Criterion comparison

CriterionDysonShark
Cleaning and filtration quality33.026.0
Reliability and durability4.06.0
Value for money4.06.0
Battery, usability, and product breadth27.625.2
Warranty and support4.04.0
Owner evidence4.04.0
Independent evidence and transparency5.05.0

Sources used in this comparison

Consumer Reports Buying Guide 2026Consumer Reports | independent testing research | Tier 3 | Independent corroboration | checked 2026-08-17

Dyson cordless vacuum catalogDyson | manufacturer provider documentation | Tier 2 | Independent corroboration | checked 2026-08-17

Dyson Gen5 cordless vacuum rangeDyson | manufacturer provider documentation | Tier 2 | Independent corroboration | checked 2026-08-17

Shark cordless vacuum lineupShark | manufacturer provider documentation | Tier 2 | Independent corroboration | checked 2026-08-17

Shark Clean & Empty cordless stick vacuumShark | manufacturer provider documentation | Tier 2 | Independent corroboration | checked 2026-08-17

Shark Vertex cordless stick warrantyShark | manufacturer provider documentation | Tier 2 | Independent corroboration | checked 2026-08-17