Cordless Vacuums / Shark PowerDetect Cordless Stick Vacuum (IP1251) vs Wyze Cordless Vacuum S
Shark PowerDetect Cordless Stick Vacuum (IP1251) vs Wyze Cordless Vacuum S
Shark PowerDetect Cordless Stick Vacuum (IP1251)
Best-handling stick here, with the vaguest runtime claim and no published suction figure.
Wins overall by 1.4 points
Quick Verdict
The Shark PowerDetect Cordless Stick Vacuum (IP1251) takes this by a clear 1.4 points. Best-handling stick here, with the vaguest runtime claim and no published suction figure. The Wyze Cordless Vacuum S only makes sense if it wins on a category you care about more than the total.
The Shark PowerDetect Cordless Stick Vacuum (IP1251) and Wyze Cordless Vacuum S are both current-generation cordless Vacuum models, and the Wyze Cordless Vacuum S is $220 cheaper than the Shark PowerDetect Cordless Stick Vacuum (IP1251) ($129.99 vs $349.99). On Suction Power, the Shark PowerDetect Cordless Stick Vacuum (IP1251) leads (8.5 vs 4.5/10) — actual cleaning force at the head, judged on air watts where a maker publishes them and discounted where only Pa or motor watts are quoted. On Filtration & Sealing, the Shark PowerDetect Cordless Stick Vacuum (IP1251) leads (6.5 vs 3.5/10) — whether the whole machine is sealed or a HEPA element simply sits inside a leaky body, and what the claimed rating is actually measured at. On Versatility, the Shark PowerDetect Cordless Stick Vacuum (IP1251) leads (7.5 vs 5.5/10) — handheld conversion, above-floor tools, carpet capability and wet-mopping ability. Overall, the Shark PowerDetect Cordless Stick Vacuum (IP1251) scores 7.3/10 across our 8 scoring categories versus 5.9/10 for the Wyze Cordless Vacuum S. Below, we break down the full spec sheet, category-by-category scores, and exactly who should buy which one.
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Spec | Shark PowerDetect Cordless Stick Vacuum (IP1251) | Wyze Cordless Vacuum S |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $349.99 | $129.99 |
| Release Year | 2024 | 2024 |
| Machine Type | Dry cordless stick vacuum, converts to handheld | Dry cordless stick vacuum, converts to handheld |
| Suction (as published) | Sources conflict, and none is a suction figure: SharkNinja publishes no air watts and no Pa, describing it only as 'Shark's most powerful cordless suction' under ASTM F558 in Boost. Abt's spec sheet lists 380 W at 21.6 V, which is input power drawn, not suction delivered | Sources conflict on units: Wyze quotes 20,000 Pa in Turbo (9,000 Medium, 6,000 Eco) and separately claims '100 AW'. Pa is sealed suction measured at a blocked inlet, not work done at the head, and 100 AW alongside 20,000 Pa is not a figure Wyze substantiates |
| Runtime, Eco / Headline (min) | 70✓ | 40 |
| Runtime, Max Power (min) | Not published by the manufacturer — Shark quotes only 'up to 70 minutes' | 10 |
| What the Runtime Claim Actually Means | SharkNinja states the 70 minutes is ECO mode at the handheld unit — no wand, no powered floor head. Shark publishes no figure at all for Boost with the DuoClean Detect nozzle fitted | Wyze publishes all three modes — 40 minutes Eco, 23 Medium, 10 Turbo — but does not state whether the powered floor head is fitted for any of them |
| Removable Battery | Yes — removable 21.6 V pack, but only one is included | Yes — removable 6-cell pack (2,000 mAh x 6, 21.6 V DC), 4-6 hours to charge |
| Spare Battery | Not published by the manufacturer; Shark does not list a price on the product page. Third-party XBATR-series replacements are widely sold | Not published by the manufacturer |
| Dock / Wall Mount | Charging stand and charging cord included. The PowerDetect auto-empty base is a separate product (IP3251) and cannot be added to this one later | Neither. An AC charger only — no wall mount, no dock, no stand in the box |
| Filtration | Sources conflict: SharkNinja lists felt and washable-foam pre-motor filters plus a HEPA post-motor filter, while Abt's spec sheet for the same SKU says 'no HEPA filter'. Shark does not claim its Anti-Allergen Complete Seal on this cordless model, though it does on the corded PowerDetect | 3-stage with a filter Wyze calls HEPA but rates at '95% of particles under 0.3 micron'. Genuine HEPA is 99.97% at 0.3 micron. No sealed-system claim |
| Bin / Tank Capacity | 0.7 qt (23.68 oz) dust cup with a bottom-release flap — debris drops out but your hand stays above the opening | Sources conflict: Wyze's own product page gives 0.55 L in one place and 0.7 L in another |
| Weight (lbs) | 7.96 | 4.9✓ |
| Filters, Consumables & Self-Clean | Foam and felt pre-motor filters are washable and Shark specifies a monthly rinse. Replacement brushrolls and filters are stocked by SharkNinja | Washable filter. Wyze publishes no replacement schedule, no filter price and no brush-roll availability |
| Warranty | 60 months | 12 months |
| Colors | Dark Gray, Navy, Purple/Gray, Teal | White/Grey |
Category Scores
Suction Power
The Shark PowerDetect Cordless Stick Vacuum (IP1251) leads clearly here, 8.5 against 4.5 — a 4.0-point margin on actual cleaning force at the head, judged on air watts where a maker publishes them and discounted where only Pa or motor watts are quoted. If that is what you are buying for, the Wyze Cordless Vacuum S does not close the gap elsewhere.
Sustained Runtime
The Shark PowerDetect Cordless Stick Vacuum (IP1251) leads clearly here, 5.5 against 4.5 — a 1.0-point margin on how long the machine really runs on max power with the motorised floor head attached — not the eco-mode, bare-tool figure on the box. If that is what you are buying for, the Wyze Cordless Vacuum S does not close the gap elsewhere.
Filtration & Sealing
The Shark PowerDetect Cordless Stick Vacuum (IP1251) leads clearly here, 6.5 against 3.5 — a 3.0-point margin on whether the whole machine is sealed or a HEPA element simply sits inside a leaky body, and what the claimed rating is actually measured at. If that is what you are buying for, the Wyze Cordless Vacuum S does not close the gap elsewhere.
Handling & Ergonomics
The Wyze Cordless Vacuum S leads clearly here, 9.0 against 8.0 — a 1.0-point margin on weight, balance, whether power is a push-button or a trigger you must hold, and how it stores. If that is what you are buying for, the Shark PowerDetect Cordless Stick Vacuum (IP1251) does not close the gap elsewhere.
Maintenance & Emptying
The Shark PowerDetect Cordless Stick Vacuum (IP1251) leads clearly here, 7.5 against 6.0 — a 1.5-point margin on bin or tank emptying, whether your hand ends up near the dust, self-clean quality and the ongoing cost of filters, bags and detergent. If that is what you are buying for, the Wyze Cordless Vacuum S does not close the gap elsewhere.
Battery System
The Shark PowerDetect Cordless Stick Vacuum (IP1251) leads clearly here, 6.5 against 6.0 — a 0.5-point margin on removable or sealed, how many packs are included, what a spare costs and whether the pack is shared across a range. If that is what you are buying for, the Wyze Cordless Vacuum S does not close the gap elsewhere.
Versatility
The Shark PowerDetect Cordless Stick Vacuum (IP1251) leads clearly here, 7.5 against 5.5 — a 2.0-point margin on handheld conversion, above-floor tools, carpet capability and wet-mopping ability. If that is what you are buying for, the Wyze Cordless Vacuum S does not close the gap elsewhere.
Value
The Shark PowerDetect Cordless Stick Vacuum (IP1251) and Wyze Cordless Vacuum S are level here, at 8.5/10 each. what you actually get for the street price once consumables and missing accessories are counted is not what separates these two — look to the categories where the scores diverge.
Best For
Choose the Shark PowerDetect Cordless Stick Vacuum (IP1251) if…
- • Suction Power matters most to you — the Shark PowerDetect Cordless Stick Vacuum (IP1251) scores 8.5/10 here (actual cleaning force at the head, judged on air watts where a maker publishes them and discounted where only Pa or motor watts are quoted).
- • Filtration & Sealing matters most to you — the Shark PowerDetect Cordless Stick Vacuum (IP1251) scores 6.5/10 here (whether the whole machine is sealed or a HEPA element simply sits inside a leaky body, and what the claimed rating is actually measured at).
- • Versatility matters most to you — the Shark PowerDetect Cordless Stick Vacuum (IP1251) scores 7.5/10 here (handheld conversion, above-floor tools, carpet capability and wet-mopping ability).
- • Maintenance & Emptying matters most to you — the Shark PowerDetect Cordless Stick Vacuum (IP1251) scores 7.5/10 here (bin or tank emptying, whether your hand ends up near the dust, self-clean quality and the ongoing cost of filters, bags and detergent).
- • Sustained Runtime matters most to you — the Shark PowerDetect Cordless Stick Vacuum (IP1251) scores 5.5/10 here (how long the machine really runs on max power with the motorised floor head attached — not the eco-mode, bare-tool figure on the box).
Choose the Wyze Cordless Vacuum S if…
- • You want to spend less — it's $220 cheaper.
Pros & Cons
Shark PowerDetect Cordless Stick Vacuum (IP1251)
Pros
- +The MultiFLEX wand folds so it stands on its own and lies flat under a sofa — Dyson has no equivalent at any price
- +Push-button power rather than a held trigger, which is the ergonomic complaint people actually leave Dyson over
- +5-year limited warranty on the unit is by far the longest here
- +Detection genuinely modulates suction by floor type and dirt level rather than just lighting up an icon
Cons
- −The 70-minute claim is ECO at the bare handheld with no wand or floor head — the honest working figure is much lower and Shark publishes none
- −Shark publishes neither air watts nor Pa, so this machine cannot be compared on paper against anything else in the category
- −Sources disagree on whether this SKU even has a HEPA filter, and Shark pointedly does not claim a sealed anti-allergen system on it
- −One battery in the box and no published spare-battery price
Wyze Cordless Vacuum S
Pros
- +$129.99 for a removable battery, a motorised head and a published three-mode runtime table
- +4.9 lb assembled — light enough to carry upstairs one-handed, and the handheld half is 2.8 lb
- +Publishes suction per mode as well as runtime per mode, which most budget brands avoid
- +A second motor in the brush head rather than a passive roller
Cons
- −The 'HEPA filter' is rated at 95% of sub-0.3-micron particles. Real HEPA means 99.97%. This is not an allergy vacuum whatever the listing says
- −No wall mount, no dock, no stand — it ships with a bare AC charger and nowhere to put it
- −10 minutes in Turbo, and Wyze will not say whether that is with the floor head running
- −Wyze's own page gives two different bin capacities, which does not inspire confidence in the rest of the sheet
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FAQs
Is the Shark PowerDetect Cordless Stick Vacuum (IP1251) or Wyze Cordless Vacuum S better overall?+
Based on our 8-category scoring, the Shark PowerDetect Cordless Stick Vacuum (IP1251) comes out ahead overall. See the full breakdown in the scores section above — the right pick still depends on which categories matter most for your use case.
Which is better for Suction Power, the Shark PowerDetect Cordless Stick Vacuum (IP1251) or the Wyze Cordless Vacuum S?+
The Shark PowerDetect Cordless Stick Vacuum (IP1251) scores higher on Suction Power (8.5/10 vs 4.5/10) — actual cleaning force at the head, judged on air watts where a maker publishes them and discounted where only Pa or motor watts are quoted.
Which is better for Filtration & Sealing, the Shark PowerDetect Cordless Stick Vacuum (IP1251) or the Wyze Cordless Vacuum S?+
The Shark PowerDetect Cordless Stick Vacuum (IP1251) scores higher on Filtration & Sealing (6.5/10 vs 3.5/10) — whether the whole machine is sealed or a HEPA element simply sits inside a leaky body, and what the claimed rating is actually measured at.
Which is better for Versatility, the Shark PowerDetect Cordless Stick Vacuum (IP1251) or the Wyze Cordless Vacuum S?+
The Shark PowerDetect Cordless Stick Vacuum (IP1251) scores higher on Versatility (7.5/10 vs 5.5/10) — handheld conversion, above-floor tools, carpet capability and wet-mopping ability.
Which is better for Maintenance & Emptying, the Shark PowerDetect Cordless Stick Vacuum (IP1251) or the Wyze Cordless Vacuum S?+
The Shark PowerDetect Cordless Stick Vacuum (IP1251) scores higher on Maintenance & Emptying (7.5/10 vs 6.0/10) — bin or tank emptying, whether your hand ends up near the dust, self-clean quality and the ongoing cost of filters, bags and detergent.
Is the Shark PowerDetect Cordless Stick Vacuum (IP1251) worth the price difference over the Wyze Cordless Vacuum S?+
The Wyze Cordless Vacuum S is the cheaper option at $129.99 versus $349.99. Whether the pricier model is "worth it" depends on how much you value its lead in Suction Power.
Which is better suited to my use case?+
The Shark PowerDetect Cordless Stick Vacuum (IP1251) is the better fit if you mainly care about deep-carpet. The Wyze Cordless Vacuum S is the better fit for hard-floors or pet-hair.
What's the warranty on the Shark PowerDetect Cordless Stick Vacuum (IP1251) vs the Wyze Cordless Vacuum S?+
The Shark PowerDetect Cordless Stick Vacuum (IP1251) ships with a 60-month warranty; the Wyze Cordless Vacuum S ships with a 12-month warranty. Always confirm current terms on the manufacturer's site before buying.
Should I wait for the next model instead of buying either of these?+
If either model is more than two years old, a successor may be close — check the "Latest Model" link on each product page. Otherwise, both are current, well-supported options and there's no strong reason to wait.
Premium Option
Dyson V15 Detect Plus — $599.99
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