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Dyson V8 Cyclone vs Shark PowerLite Clean & Empty
Product A: Dyson
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Product B: Shark
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38 of 57 fields differ
- 14 different values
- 24 known for one only
- 6 the same
- 13 missing for both
Biggest differences
Each bar uses the scale of all 66 cordless vacuums.
- Run timeA: 60minB: 40minDyson is 20 min higher.
- Charge timeLower is betterA: 240minB: 300minDyson is 60 min lower.
Weight
0 to 2,000 g
Weight
A2.6kg
B2.7kg
Handheld weight
A1.6kg
B1.41kg
All 65 fields
Every value links to where we found it.


General
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Series
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Model numbers
626415-01, 626406-01, 494706-011Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0GT28CSYMRead 14 October 2026Amazon US lists model number 626415-01 and UPC 885609045122 for the V8 Cyclone. This is the US model.2Retailer pagejbhifi.com.au/products/dyson-v8-cycloneRead 14 October 2026JB Hi-Fi Australia lists model 626406-01 for the Dyson V8 Cyclone.6Retailer pagecoolblue.nl/en/product/968614/dyson-v8-cyclone.htmlRead 14 October 2026Manufacturer code 494706-01 on Coolblue Netherlands.
BU3626, BU3621UKT, BU3621ANZ, BU3626EUTGD1Maker product pagesharkninja.com/shark-powerlite-clean-empty/BU3626.htmlRead 15 October 2026US model BU3626 in Glacier Blue. Shark's other regional pages sell the same PowerLite Clean & Empty system under BU3621UKT, BU3621ANZ and BU3626EUTGD.3Maker spec sheet (PDF)sites.salsify.com/876f6a1c-85bd-4f9b-9b26-0431a28027fe/7f4d9628-f5ce-412c-9946-9375f81b6879/en-US/product/BU3626/BU3626Read 15 October 2026Sheet for the US model BU3626.4Maker spec sheet (PDF)sites.salsify.com/876f6a1c-85bd-4f9b-9b26-0431a28027fe/7f4d9628-f5ce-412c-9946-9375f81b6879/en-US/product/BU3621UKT/BU3621UKTRead 15 October 2026UK model BU3621UKT.5Maker product pagesharkninja.co.uk/shark-powerlite-clean-and-empty-pet-cordless-vacuum-bu3621ukt/BU3621UKT.htmlRead 15 October 2026UK model BU3621UKT, sold as PowerLite Clean & Empty Pet Cordless Vacuum.6Maker product pagesharkclean.com.au/products/shark-powerlite-clean-emptyRead 15 October 2026Australian SKU BU3621ANZ, also on the New Zealand store.8Spec databaseelectromenager-compare.com/aspirateur-SHABU3626EUTGD-SHARK-BU3626EUTGD.htmRead 15 October 2026French listing for BU3626EUTGD, PowerLite Clean & Empty, with Shark as the offering merchant.
GTIN / EAN
622356711838, 622356382243, 0622356400657, 06223564163133Maker spec sheet (PDF)sites.salsify.com/876f6a1c-85bd-4f9b-9b26-0431a28027fe/7f4d9628-f5ce-412c-9946-9375f81b6879/en-US/product/BU3626/BU3626Read 15 October 2026Shark's 2026 catalog sheet for BU3626, titled Shark PowerLite Clean & Empty, lists UPC 622356711838.4Maker spec sheet (PDF)sites.salsify.com/876f6a1c-85bd-4f9b-9b26-0431a28027fe/7f4d9628-f5ce-412c-9946-9375f81b6879/en-US/product/BU3621UKT/BU3621UKTRead 15 October 2026Catalog sheet for BU3621UKT, titled PowerLite Pet - Clean and Empty, lists UPC 622356382243.6Maker product pagesharkclean.com.au/products/shark-powerlite-clean-emptyRead 15 October 2026Store feed lists barcode 0622356400657 for SKU BU3621ANZ.8Spec databaseelectromenager-compare.com/aspirateur-SHABU3626EUTGD-SHARK-BU3626EUTGD.htmRead 15 October 2026Page lists reference BU3626EUTGD (0622356416313).
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Status
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Predecessor
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Successor
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Launch price (US)
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Launch price (EU)
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Markets
US, AU, NL1Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0GT28CSYMRead 14 October 20262Retailer pagejbhifi.com.au/products/dyson-v8-cycloneRead 14 October 20266Retailer pagecoolblue.nl/en/product/968614/dyson-v8-cyclone.htmlRead 14 October 2026Netherlands from Coolblue.
US, GB, AU, NZ, FR1Maker product pagesharkninja.com/shark-powerlite-clean-empty/BU3626.htmlRead 15 October 2026US store page, sold in USD.5Maker product pagesharkninja.co.uk/shark-powerlite-clean-and-empty-pet-cordless-vacuum-bu3621ukt/BU3621UKT.htmlRead 15 October 2026UK store, GB.6Maker product pagesharkclean.com.au/products/shark-powerlite-clean-emptyRead 15 October 2026Australian store, AU.7Maker product pagesharkclean.co.nz/products/shark-powerlite-clean-emptyRead 15 October 2026New Zealand store, NZ, lists SKU BU3621ANZ with the same specs.8Spec databaseelectromenager-compare.com/aspirateur-SHABU3626EUTGD-SHARK-BU3626EUTGD.htmRead 15 October 2026France, with a Shark offer at 299.99 EUR.
Colours
Glacier Blue, Storm Cloud, Blue1Maker product pagesharkninja.com/shark-powerlite-clean-empty/BU3626.htmlRead 15 October 2026Spec table lists color Glacier Blue.5Maker product pagesharkninja.co.uk/shark-powerlite-clean-and-empty-pet-cordless-vacuum-bu3621ukt/BU3621UKT.htmlRead 15 October 2026Page lists colour Storm Cloud. UK retailers list the same model number as Glacier Blue.6Maker product pagesharkclean.com.au/products/shark-powerlite-clean-emptyRead 15 October 2026Spec table lists colour Blue.
Form factor
Suction and power
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Suction power (claimed)
150AW1Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0GT28CSYMRead 14 October 2026Comparison table says 150 Air Watts. Footnote says suction power tested to ASTM F558, in Boost mode at the inlet.2Retailer pagejbhifi.com.au/products/dyson-v8-cycloneRead 14 October 2026Page says 150 Air Watts. Footnote says tested to IEC 62885-4:2023 sections 5.11 and 5.12, in Boost mode at the inlet, in SGS Laboratory USA in 2025.3Press articletechradar.com/home/vacuums/dyson-just-released-the-vacuum-we-actually-wanted-an-upgraded-v8-that-costs-basically-the-same-as-the-originalRead 14 October 2026Article says a maximum of 150 air watts against 115 air watts on the original V8.
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Max suction pressure (claimed)
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Motor speed (claimed)
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Power modes
Eco, Medium, Max1Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0GT28CSYMRead 14 October 2026Listing names Eco, Medium and MAX modes.2Retailer pagejbhifi.com.au/products/dyson-v8-cycloneRead 14 October 20264Reviewtechradar.com/home/vacuums/dyson-v8-cyclone-reviewRead 14 October 2026Review calls the modes Low, Med and Max. The maker listings call them Eco, Medium and Max.5Measurementvacuumwars.com/dyson-v8-cyclone-reviewRead 14 October 2026Review names Eco, Medium and Max modes.
Automatic power adjustment
No3Press articletechradar.com/home/vacuums/dyson-just-released-the-vacuum-we-actually-wanted-an-upgraded-v8-that-costs-basically-the-same-as-the-originalRead 14 October 2026Article says there is no Auto mode that ramps suction by floor type or dirt detected.4Reviewtechradar.com/home/vacuums/dyson-v8-cyclone-reviewRead 14 October 2026
Dirt detection
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No1Maker product pagesharkninja.com/shark-powerlite-clean-empty/BU3626.htmlRead 15 October 2026Compare table lists Detect Technology: Floor for this model. The PowerDetect models list Floor, Edge, Dirt and Direction. The page names no dirt sensor, and FloorDetect adjusts brushroll speed by floor type.9Reviewtrustedreviews.com/reviews/shark-powerlite-clean-and-empty-pet-reviewRead 15 October 2026Review says there is no dust detection.
Noise level (claimed)
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Floor head and tools
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Floor heads included
Floor head light
None4Reviewtechradar.com/home/vacuums/dyson-v8-cyclone-reviewRead 14 October 2026Review says there is no laser light or particle sensor on the Motorbar floorhead.5Measurementvacuumwars.com/dyson-v8-cyclone-reviewRead 14 October 2026Review says the Motorbar head has no LEDs and no floor illumination laser.
LED1Maker product pagesharkninja.com/shark-powerlite-clean-empty/BU3626.htmlRead 15 October 2026Page lists LED headlights that illuminate hidden dust and debris.5Maker product pagesharkninja.co.uk/shark-powerlite-clean-and-empty-pet-cordless-vacuum-bu3621ukt/BU3621UKT.htmlRead 15 October 2026Spec table lists Led Lights: Yes and the page lists LED headlights.
Bending wand
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Bin and filtration
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Dustbin capacity
0.54L1Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0GT28CSYMRead 14 October 2026Comparison table lists bin capacity 0.14 gallons, which is 0.53 L. TechRadar states 0.54 L and Vacuum Wars measured 530 ml.4Reviewtechradar.com/home/vacuums/dyson-v8-cyclone-reviewRead 14 October 2026Spec box says bin size 0.54 L.5Measurementvacuumwars.com/dyson-v8-cyclone-reviewRead 14 October 2026Vacuum Wars measured a 530 ml dustbin.
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Sealed filtration
Yes1Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0GT28CSYMRead 14 October 20262Retailer pagejbhifi.com.au/products/dyson-v8-cycloneRead 14 October 20265Measurementvacuumwars.com/dyson-v8-cyclone-reviewRead 14 October 2026Passed the Vacuum Wars fog test with no visible fog escaping.
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Particle capture (claimed)
99.99%1Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0GT28CSYMRead 14 October 2026Whole-machine filtration traps 99.99% of particles as small as 0.3 microns. Footnote says tested to ASTM F1977 in Boost mode at SGS Laboratory USA in 2025.2Retailer pagejbhifi.com.au/products/dyson-v8-cycloneRead 14 October 2026
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Smallest captured particle (claimed)
0.3µm1Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0GT28CSYMRead 14 October 20262Retailer pagejbhifi.com.au/products/dyson-v8-cycloneRead 14 October 2026
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Battery and run time
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Battery voltage
Battery capacity
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Removable battery
Yes1Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0GT28CSYMRead 14 October 20262Retailer pagejbhifi.com.au/products/dyson-v8-cycloneRead 14 October 2026Page says to change out the click-in battery and that a swappable battery is sold separately.3Press articletechradar.com/home/vacuums/dyson-just-released-the-vacuum-we-actually-wanted-an-upgraded-v8-that-costs-basically-the-same-as-the-originalRead 14 October 20265Measurementvacuumwars.com/dyson-v8-cyclone-reviewRead 14 October 2026
Yes2Maker product pagesharkninja.com/-auto-empty-system-battery-pack-w-charger-cord/XBTR625KSLNB.htmlRead 15 October 2026Page tells the owner to remove the battery pack and read its model number, and sells it as a replacement for the BU3626 and related models.9Reviewtrustedreviews.com/reviews/shark-powerlite-clean-and-empty-pet-reviewRead 15 October 2026Review says the vacuum has a replaceable battery that can be swapped for a new one.
Batteries included
Run time (claimed)
ADyson V8 Cyclone
| Power level | Mode | Tool | Run time (min) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest | Eco | Non-motorized tool | 60 |
Source1Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0GT28CSYMRead 14 October 2026Listing says up to 60 minutes. Footnote says it applies in Eco mode in handheld configuration and varies by power mode, floor type and attachments. A handheld configuration without a motorized head is stored as a non-motorized tool.2Retailer pagejbhifi.com.au/products/dyson-v8-cycloneRead 14 October 2026
BShark PowerLite Clean & Empty
| Power level | Mode | Tool | Run time (min) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest | Eco | Non-motorized tool | 40 |
Max run time (claimed)
60min
40min
Run time at highest power (claimed)
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Full charge time (claimed)
Dock
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Auto-empty dock
Dock dust container
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Dock dust capacity
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Days between dock emptying (claimed)
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Display and app
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Display
Wi-Fi
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Companion app
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Measured
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Airflow at the wand (measured)
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Sealed suction (measured)
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Suction at the floor head (measured)
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Embedded sand pickup on carpet (measured)
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Run time at highest power (measured)
Noise at highest power (measured)
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Handle weight (measured)
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Dimensions and weight
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Dimensions
Width250Height1,160mm(9.8 × 45.7 in)1Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0GT28CSYMRead 14 October 2026Listing gives 9.8 in width and 45.7 in height, which is 249 mm and 1161 mm. Stored as 250 mm and 1160 mm like TechRadar and Coolblue. Depth is left out. This listing says 8.3 in (211 mm) and Coolblue says 23.3 cm.4Reviewtechradar.com/home/vacuums/dyson-v8-cyclone-reviewRead 14 October 2026Spec box says 116 x 21 x 25 cm with the label order H x W x L. Height 116 cm and the 25 cm floor head width are stored. The 21 cm depth conflicts with Coolblue at 23.3 cm, so depth is left out.6Retailer pagecoolblue.nl/en/product/968614/dyson-v8-cyclone.htmlRead 14 October 2026Table gives width 25 cm, depth 23.3 cm and height 116 cm.
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Weight
2.6kg(5.7 lb)1Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0GT28CSYMRead 14 October 2026Listing states 5.7 pounds, which is 2.6 kg. TechRadar states 2.6 kg with wand and main floorhead.4Reviewtechradar.com/home/vacuums/dyson-v8-cyclone-reviewRead 14 October 2026Spec box says 5.7 lb or 2.6 kg with wand and main floorhead. Stated weight is 2.7 kg.
Handheld weight
1.41kg(3.1 lb)5Maker product pagesharkninja.co.uk/shark-powerlite-clean-and-empty-pet-cordless-vacuum-bu3621ukt/BU3621UKT.htmlRead 15 October 2026Spec table lists Hand Vac Weight 1.41 kg.9Reviewtrustedreviews.com/reviews/shark-powerlite-clean-and-empty-pet-reviewRead 15 October 2026Review spec table lists weight 1.41 KG for the handheld unit, the same as the maker.
Dimensions in the dock
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Width262.9Height1,104.9Depth364mm(10.4 × 43.5 × 14.3 in)1Maker product pagesharkninja.com/shark-powerlite-clean-empty/BU3626.htmlRead 15 October 2026Spec table lists 14.33 in L x 10.35 in W x 43.5 in H, which is 364 x 262.9 x 1104.9 mm. The UK page lists the same size as 36.4 cm L x 26.29 cm W x 110.49 cm H. The table does not say whether it is the stick or the stick in its dock. The weight beside it is about twice the stick weight, so both are stored as the docked size and weight. The Australian page lists 110 H x 26 W x 35 D beside a stick weight.4Maker spec sheet (PDF)sites.salsify.com/876f6a1c-85bd-4f9b-9b26-0431a28027fe/7f4d9628-f5ce-412c-9946-9375f81b6879/en-US/product/BU3621UKT/BU3621UKTRead 15 October 2026Sheet lists product only 14.33 in long, 10.35 in wide and 43.5 in high.5Maker product pagesharkninja.co.uk/shark-powerlite-clean-and-empty-pet-cordless-vacuum-bu3621ukt/BU3621UKT.htmlRead 15 October 2026Spec table lists 36.4 cm L x 26.29 cm W x 110.49 cm H.
Weight with dock
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5.87kg(12.9 lb)1Maker product pagesharkninja.com/shark-powerlite-clean-empty/BU3626.htmlRead 15 October 2026Spec table lists weight 12.94 lbs, which is 5.87 kg. The UK page lists 5.87 kg with a hand vacuum weight of 1.41 kg, and the Australian page lists a product weight of 2.7 kg. This is about twice the stick weight, so it is read as the vacuum with its dock. No maker page says so.4Maker spec sheet (PDF)sites.salsify.com/876f6a1c-85bd-4f9b-9b26-0431a28027fe/7f4d9628-f5ce-412c-9946-9375f81b6879/en-US/product/BU3621UKT/BU3621UKTRead 15 October 2026Sheet lists product only weight 12.94 lb, the same figures as the BU3626 page.5Maker product pagesharkninja.co.uk/shark-powerlite-clean-and-empty-pet-cordless-vacuum-bu3621ukt/BU3621UKT.htmlRead 15 October 2026Spec table lists weight 5.87 kg.
Certifications
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Other certifications
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In the box
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In the box
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Links
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Product page
Spec sheet
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Manual
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EPREL registration number
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Warranty
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Manufacturer warranty (source market)
5years1Maker product pagesharkninja.com/shark-powerlite-clean-empty/BU3626.htmlRead 15 October 2026Page lists a five year limited warranty and 2 years on parts. The UK page lists 5 years and the Australian, New Zealand and French pages list 2 years.5Maker product pagesharkninja.co.uk/shark-powerlite-clean-and-empty-pet-cordless-vacuum-bu3621ukt/BU3621UKT.htmlRead 15 October 2026Page lists a 5 year guarantee and 2 years on the battery.
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