Compare Dyson V15s Detect Submarine Wet Dry Vacuum vs Shark Vertex Pro Cordless Vacuum Cleaner

Cyclone performance received one positive assessment that the core dust-separation technology seemed to do the job.

Cyclone performance is a clear weakness in one lab review, which criticized the lack of multiple cyclones for fine-dust separation.

Low-profile capability was excellent in lab testing because the vacuum could fully lay flat.

Low-profile reach is mixed-to-negative, with reviewers saying it can reach under some furniture but not under low appliances or far under furniture without reconfiguration.

Heavy-duty suitability was limited; reviews repeatedly framed the mop as better for light, regular cleaning than deep grime or full mop-and-bucket replacement.

Heavy-duty suitability has limited but positive evidence from a pet-heavy home reviewer who saw enough power for deeper cleaning.

Smart features were praised for auto suction adjustment, battery efficiency, particle detection, and display feedback, though there was no app-centered praise.

Smart automation is a weakness because reviewers noted the lack of automatic suction or floor adjustment.

One review highlighted the product's versatility as the factor that sets it apart from other wet-dry mops.

Innovation versus competitors is mixed-to-negative because reviewers liked some Shark features but noted missing newer automation.

Storage feedback was split: the compact attachment system helped in small spaces, but the vacuum is not freestanding and several reviews complained about attachment or dock storage.

Storage is one of the clearest strengths, with repeated praise for the fold-over design and compact, stable storage posture.

Mess control was polarized: dry-bin emptying could be easy, but the dirty-water compartment, mop debris, and cleanup were messy in several reviews.

Emptying is mixed: several reviewers found it easy and low-contact, while one had trapped hair and messy manual removal.

The LCD and smart display were often praised, but the trigger operation and some particle-readout usefulness drew repeated complaints.

Controls and displays are usually praised for battery readouts and easy mode changes, though one reviewer disliked the default Deep Clean reset.

Setup ranged from very easy to confusing: several reviewers assembled it quickly, while others needed manuals, videos, or clearer instructions for the Submarine head.

Setup is consistently easy, with reviewers saying assembly is straightforward and the main parts click together logically.

High-pile and thicker carpet pickup was generally workable but less dominant, needing slower passes or more effort with larger lightweight debris.

High-pile carpet evidence is excellent, including a best-performance tie and a successful shag-carpet test.

Comparative performance was favorable against Dyson's V15 lineage, with the Submarine treated as comparable to or based on a top cordless platform.

Comparative performance is mixed: it wins on runtime or price in some comparisons, but one lab says better options exist.

Build quality was generally strong for the main vacuum, but some reviewers criticized plastic feel or dock/head design elements.

Build-quality evidence is limited to one positive user-facing comment describing the vacuum as sturdy and well made.

One reviewer noted hair could get trapped in crevices and need manual attention.

Hair-removal channel issues are a recurring caveat where reviewers saw clumping or difficult detangling around non-removable parts.

Debris illumination was one of the most consistently loved features, repeatedly helping reviewers see hidden dust and make vacuuming more thorough.

Debris illumination is helpful overall, with floorhead lighting making dirt easier to see, though one reviewer found it only moderately helpful.

Headlight performance was praised as better than typical LED headlights in one lab comparison.

LED headlights are helpful for visibility, although one reviewer found the white light less useful than Dyson-style green illumination.

The handheld conversion was praised for sofa, mattress, and tight-spot cleaning.

The handheld conversion is useful for above-floor work, but several reviewers found weight or balance limiting during longer handheld use.

Floorhead design was strong for dry heads and surface matching, but the separated vac-mop layout reduced the all-in-one feel.

The DuoClean/dual-roll floorhead is a standout, repeatedly credited for strong pickup and compensating for lower measured power.

Noise feedback was mixed: one lab result found mopping slightly quieter than average, while another reviewer found Boost mode very loud.

Noise is a drawback in the reviews that measured or discussed it, especially on boost or carpet settings.

Debris handling through the mop head was a recurring weakness, especially with dry debris, liquid mixed with solids, cereal, small debris, or wand blockages.

Clogging prevention is a weakness in the lab review that found the pre-motor filter clogged easily with fine debris.

Area rug handling was generally positive across rugs and mixed floor homes, including thick-pile and delicate rug examples.

Area-rug handling is mixed: shag performance was praised, but rugs, tassels, and deep pile could cause sticking.

The cable-free design was praised for portability around domestic cleaning tasks.

Cordless use is strongly valued for range, car cleaning, stairs, and freedom from cord limits.

Value was one of the most divided areas: reviewers liked the added mop at Dyson-tier performance, but repeatedly flagged the high price or weak mop premium.

Value is mixed-to-positive: several reviewers call it a strong mid-priced or good-value option, but others say newer or better alternatives exist.

Low-pile carpet pickup was one of the strongest areas, with reviewers describing carpets as nearly new, excellent, or crushed in tests.

Low-pile carpet pickup is strong in tests, with one review reporting 90% pickup and another saying most debris was collected.

The accessory set was widely praised as versatile and complete, with multiple cleaning heads and specialty tools for floors, crevices, hair, stairs, and upholstery.

The tools are useful for common above-floor tasks, but coverage is uneven and some reviewers wanted better storage or a broader kit.

Weight feedback was mixed: some found it light and easy, while others reported hand, thumb, or forearm fatigue.

Weight is one of the most repeated tradeoffs, praised as manageable by some but criticized in handheld, stair, or longer-use scenarios.

Reviewers consistently praised the vacuuming side as powerful, with strong suction and airflow across general cleaning, carpets, hard floors, and hard-to-reach areas.

Reviewers generally found suction and pickup strong on floors, though one lab measured below-average raw airflow and another noted reduced suction versus top competitors.

Crevice and groove pickup was mixed, with one review praising nooks-and-crannies cleaning but lab testing showing weak deep-crevice pickup from the mop head.

Crevice and groove pickup has limited negative evidence, with one lab test requiring considerable effort and still missing debris.

Kid-friendliness was noted positively when the dust-revealing head made a child's room vacuuming more fun.

Kid-friendliness has only one light positive mention, focused on the vacuum being cool enough that kids may like using it.

One lab review saw promising long-term durability in the Submarine attachment's lightweight, sturdy plastic construction.

Longevity evidence is limited but positive, centered on the long warranty coverage mentioned in one review.

One reviewer specifically praised Dyson customer service as excellent and efficient for support and faulty-part replacement.

Support evidence is limited but favorable, based on replacement parts availability and warranty coverage.

Versatility was a major strength because the machine combines high-end dry vacuuming with a mop head and broad attachment set.

Versatility is one of the strongest themes, with reviewers repeatedly praising multi-surface cleaning and multiple configurations.

Ease of use was mostly positive for maneuvering and day-to-day cleaning, but push resistance, many parts, and trigger fatigue created caveats.

Ease of use is generally strong, driven by no head swapping, easy emptying, and smooth maneuvering, despite some resistance or weight caveats.

Maintenance was mixed: dry-vac maintenance could be straightforward, but the mop head requires washing, drying, and manual cleanup after use.

Maintenance is mixed: washable and accessible parts help, but filter clogging, frequent washing, and hair removal were recurring concerns.

Hard-floor fine-dust pickup was excellent, especially with the Fluffy Optic head and laser revealing fine dust, sugar, hair, and corner debris.

Hard-floor fine-dust pickup is consistently strong, with multiple reviews describing clean hard floors and easy fine-debris pickup.

Hair-wrap resistance was mixed: Dyson's anti-tangle tools worked well in some tests, but longer hair still wrapped or needed cutting free in others.

Hair-wrap resistance is mostly strong, but not perfect: several reviewers praised anti-wrap performance while others found clumps or non-removable roller issues.

Tool changes were usually quick and easy, but several reviewers disliked the extra reconfiguring needed because vacuuming and mopping require separate heads.

Tool changes and configuration changes were described as simple, especially lift-away transitions and snap-in cleaning parts.

Runtime was a strength, with many reviewers reporting enough battery for homes, long mop runtime, or useful auto-mode endurance.

Runtime is mixed: low-power or two-battery use can be strong, but boost mode drains quickly and some reviewers wanted more battery life.

Stair-cleaning feedback was favorable where the hair screw and smaller tools were used for stairs, furniture, and pet-related jobs.

Stair cleaning is context-dependent: cordless reach helps, but the heavy cleaner head can make repeated lifting cumbersome.

Hard-floor hair pickup was praised across tests, especially with the Fluffy Optic head and strong suction.

Hard-floor hair pickup has limited but positive evidence from a reviewer impressed by the vacuum’s hair performance across test floors.

Maneuverability was mostly praised for swivel, lay-flat ability, easy gliding, and small head size, though some reviewers felt effort or fatigue on certain surfaces.

Handling is widely praised, with reviewers highlighting responsive swivel, smooth steering, and easy maneuvering around obstacles.

Filtration and dust containment drew strong praise, with reviewers describing the filtration as excellent and the system as keeping fine flour or microscopic dust well contained.

Filtration and dust containment are a major strength, with multiple reviewers praising sealed HEPA performance and low particle escape.

Design comments leaned positive on the colorful, quirky Dyson styling, though one reviewer felt the plastic mop head looked more toy-like than premium.

Design opinions are mixed but lean positive: reviewers liked the sleeker look in some models, while one found the styling clunky.

Ownership-cost feedback was limited and mixed, mentioning optional spare batteries and likely mop-roller replacement costs.

Ownership-cost evidence is mixed: washable filters help, but one lab warned the filter may need frequent cleaning and replacement.

Packaging was praised for secure, recyclable cardboard protection.

Packaging feedback is positive where discussed, with reviewers appreciating recyclable paper and cardboard packaging.

Overall impressions were positive but qualified: reviewers loved the vacuum and versatility, while the mop, maintenance, tanks, and price created tradeoffs.

Overall opinion is mostly positive, but not unanimous: many recommend it strongly, while one lab review does not recommend it due to filter clogging.

Pet-related feedback was positive: dog owners liked the mop option for paw prints and reviewers found pet hair pickup strong, though hair wrap still required attention in some tests.

Pet-related evidence is mostly positive for hair pickup and pet tools, with caveats around clumping and occasional manual cleanup.

Battery and charging feedback was strong overall, with long runtime, useful countdowns, fade-free behavior, and removable-battery benefits.

Battery and charging are generally positive because of removable or swappable batteries, though runtime depends heavily on mode.

Medium or conventional carpet pickup was praised in one hands-on review for pulling dust, bunnies, and grime from carpeting.

Medium-pile and deep carpet evidence is strong, including perfect or near-leading deep-clean results in several tests.

Small-space suitability was strong because reviewers saw the compact, multi-function design as a way to avoid owning multiple floor-cleaning devices.

Small-space suitability has limited but positive evidence from compact fold storage and short-space convenience.

Under-furniture pickup was praised in one review for the thin wand and flexible head joint.

Under-furniture cleaning is widely praised thanks to the MultiFLEX/flexible wand, though one reviewer disliked the feel and low-appliance reach is limited.

The dry bin was viewed as adequate and generally usable, but some reviewers still had to reach in for stuck hair or debris.

Dust-bin feedback is mixed: some reviewers liked the larger or above-average capacity, while another found the bin compact and messy to empty.

Edge and baseboard cleaning was mostly positive, but one lab review found the exposed roller could miss debris at wall contact.

Edge and baseboard cleaning is good overall, though one test found parallel wall cleaning better than head-on approaches.

Above-floor and upholstery pickup was praised, especially for sofa, dog-bed, mattress, shelf, and couch-corner use.

Above-floor and upholstery cleaning is generally good, helped by attachments, handheld conversion, and lift-away-style use.

Large hard-floor debris performance was mixed: dry vacuum heads often performed very well, but the mop head struggled with cereal, rice, and large pieces.

Large-debris intake on hard floors is mostly strong, though one reviewer saw oats flicked around and another saw edge-related debris quirks.

Carpet hair pickup was strong, lifting ingrained long hair and fur well in hands-on testing.

Carpet hair pickup is generally strong, with pet-hair carpet performance praised despite some clumping and cleanup caveats.

Onboard tool storage was weak because one review found more accessories than mounting solutions.

Onboard tool storage is a weakness because one reviewer specifically found the lack of onboard storage frustrating.

Surface safety feedback was positive from a reviewer who felt the head protected tile from scratches.

Surface-safety evidence is limited but positive, based on the soft roller’s gentle buffering action on hardwood.

Airflow blowback was a negative edge case, with one reviewer getting a blast of vent air when cleaning under low furniture.

Dirty-water sensing was a clear weakness in TechRadar's review because the display only showed clean-water level, not dirty-water buildup.

Dried-on stain performance ranged from excellent one- or two-pass results to needing many extra passes or struggling with overnight sticky stains.

Floor drying time was praised in two reviews, with quick drying and floors not left saturated after mopping.

Floorhead seal evidence is mixed-to-negative, with good crevice pickup in one review but weaker seal concerns in others.

Fresh liquid pickup was useful for small spills and standalone liquids, but multiple reviews warned against large wet spills or wet-solid mixtures.

Mopping performance was useful for light cleaning, small spills, and general maintenance, but reviews agreed it is not a full true wet-dry or deep-clean replacement.

Sanitizing feedback was negative because the Submarine cannot steam-sterilize floors.

The lack of an auto self-cleaning cycle was a repeated weakness, making mop-head cleanup more manual than competing wet-dry vacuums.

The self-propelled mopping feel was praised as lightweight and easy to propel along.

Liquid delivery feedback was mixed: some liked the controlled water output, while others disliked the single wet mode and lack of water-flow adjustment.

The product does not provide steam cleaning, and one review treated that as a limitation versus hot, sterilizing mop methods.

Streaking and residue were recurring mop-head concerns, especially after pauses, large spills, dirty rollers, or uneven initial water flow.

Stuck resistance is a weakness on some rugs or deep-pile carpet, where reviewers reported sticking or catching.

Water tank feedback was mixed to negative: reviewers liked the reach of the small tank in some rooms, but repeatedly called the reservoirs small or spill-prone.

One reviewer successfully cleaned a delicate wool woven rug despite initial hesitation.