The proven veteran at value pricing versus the feature-stacked challenger — the exact decision most stick-vacuum buyers face at the checkout.
| Criterion | Dyson V8 | Shark Detect Pro | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Filtration | ✓ Wins | — | Dyson’s whole-machine sealed filtration still leads — the allergy pick. |
| Features per dollar | — | ✓ Wins | Auto-boost dirt detection, flexing wand, optional self-empty dock. |
| Hard floors | — | ✓ Wins | Shark’s head design shines on the hard floors most Aussie homes have. |
| Carpets & pets | ✓ Wins | — | Consistent suction and the motorised head handle carpet pile better. |
| Longevity & parts | ✓ Wins | — | A decade of V8s means batteries, filters and heads are everywhere. |
| Criteria won | 3 | 2 | Counting isn’t deciding — read the verdict. |
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