Is a Dyson Worth It? Cordless Vacuums Compared (UK 2026)

Dyson is the name most people think of for a cordless vacuum, and its price reflects that. The V15 Detect costs around £790. So is it worth it?

We compared Dyson with Shark and Samsung on Amazon UK, using price, rating and number of reviews. We haven't tested them ourselves. This comparison is based on the Amazon listings and customer ratings, so check the latest price and details before you buy.

Model	Approx. price	Rating	Reviews
Dyson V15 Detect Animal	£793	4.2	50+
Dyson V12 Detect Slim	£649	4.2	180+
Dyson V8 Cyclone	£317	4.6	370+
Shark Stratos	£500	4.3	1,300+
Shark PowerPro Pet	£190	4.5	650+
Samsung Jet 65 Pet	£154	4.3	100+

Our take: the top-end Dyson is hard to justify on ratings alone. The cheaper V8 is the better buy if you want the name. Prices change often, so check the live price.

Short answer: Often not. On Amazon UK the Dyson V8 Cyclone (around £317) has a 4.6 rating, while the Dyson V15 Detect costs about £790 and rates 4.2 from far fewer buyers. A Shark or Samsung can cost half as much. Prices and ratings are from Amazon UK, checked when our catalogue was last updated. Prices change, so check the latest on Amazon.

1. Best Dyson for the money: V8 Cyclone

Dyson V8 Cyclone Cordless Vacuum Cleaner

★★★★☆ 4.6 · 379 Amazon UK ratings

£317

A 4.6 rating from more than 370 buyers at around £317, the best rated vacuum on this page.

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2. Best value overall: Shark PowerPro Pet

Shark PowerPro Pet Cordless Stick Vacuum Cleaner

★★★★☆ 4.5 · 657 Amazon UK ratings

£190

A 4.5 rating from more than 650 buyers at around £190, about 40% less than the V8.

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3. Most reviewed: Shark Stratos

Shark Stratos Cordless Stick Vacuum Cleaner

★★★★☆ 4.3 · 1,376 Amazon UK ratings

£500

A 4.3 rating from more than 1,300 buyers at around £500. The Pet Pro version is cheaper at around £266.

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Also consider: Shark Stratos Cordless Stick Vacuum Cleaner Pet Pro — £266 (4.2★, 730 reviews)

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4. Top Dyson: V15 Detect Animal

Dyson V15 Detect Animal Cordless Stick

★★★★☆ 4.2 · 53 Amazon UK ratings

£793

A 4.2 rating from just over 50 buyers at around £793. Few reviews so far, and it costs more than twice the V8 for a lower rating. The V12 Detect Slim is the middle step at around £649, rated 4.2 from more than 180 buyers.

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Also consider: Dyson V12 Detect Slim Absolute Vacuum — £649 (4.2★, 181 reviews)

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is a Dyson V15 worth it?

On Amazon UK ratings it is hard to justify. It costs around £793 and rates 4.2 from just over 50 buyers, while the Dyson V8 Cyclone at around £317 rates 4.6.

Is Dyson better than Shark?

Not on ratings here. The Shark PowerPro Pet (about £190) is rated 4.5, close to the Dyson V8 (4.6), and the Shark Stratos has the most reviews of any vacuum on this page.

What is the cheapest good cordless vacuum?

The Samsung Jet 65 Pet at around £154 is the cheapest we list, with a 4.3 rating from just over 100 buyers. The Shark PowerPro Pet has more reviews at around £190.

HomeGadgetPro Editorial Team

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