Dyson V10 vs Shark ION P50 – Detailed Comparison

If you take a look at the world of vacuum cleaners, the Dyson and Shark brand will pop out often. This is so because both brands have consistently offered great products. That is why we are bringing you the Dyson V10 vs Shark ION P50 comparison.

 

These two are heavyweights when you consider cordless vacuum cleaners in general. If you want power, you will get that from these two. Extended runtime, check! Versatility, they have that covered too.

The Dyson V10 and Shark ION P50 are both high-end cordless vacuums and as expected, you will have to cough out some high-end cash for them.

Whether you have hard floors or carpets, both of these vacuums have all it takes to deep clean them.

Talking about hard floors, you can check out our buying guide on steam vacuums to clean and disinfect your floors.

Now let us get into some details on what each of these cordless vacuums has to offer. If you want to go straight to specific information, you can use the table below.

 

 

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Comparison Overview – Dyson V10 vs Shark ION P50

These two cordless vacuums are evenly matched. So, the Dyson V10 vs Shark ION P50 promises to be a worthy duel.

The V10 offers top of the class runtime and max suction power that you will not find in any other cordless vacuum in its level.

While some other cordless vacuums have only one power option, the Dyson V10 has three. The combination of such power, runtime, and ease of use make the vacuum a worthy option by any standard.

The Shark ION P50, on the other hand, has greatness of its own that keeps it at the upper class of cordless vacuums.

Its weight distribution is an innovation worthy of note. Even though it is heavier than most other cordless vacuums, you won’t feel it like you would with the top-heavy ‘lighter’ designs.

Its double filtration system helps it trap dust and allergens with 99.99% efficiency with particles as small as 0.3 microns. That is better than using just a HEPA filter!

The Dyson V10 vs Shark ION P50 comparison will show you all you need to know about both vacuums.

Before you go ahead, we suggest that you should be clear about what you want from a cordless vacuum cleaner.

That way, you will find it pretty easy to decide which of these two vacuums will offer you the most value.

 

 

Comparison Table – Dyson V10 vs Shark ION P50

	Dyson V10	Shark ION P50
Available Models	Motorhead, Absolute, Animal	IC162
Battery Life	60 minutes	50 minutes
Filtration System	Whole machine	Washable HEPA + Foam
Weight	5.9 lbs	12 lbs
Dimension	9.8 x 10.1 x 49.2 inches	10.2 x 12.5 x 44.8 inches
Dust Cup	0.77 liters	0.6 liters
Attachment tools	Mini motorized tool, dusting brush, combination tool, crevice tool, fluffy brush roll, torque drive brush roll	Duster crevice tool, dusting brush, upholstery tool.

 

 

 

 

 

What Situation Is Each Best For? – Dyson V10 vs Shark ION P50

Dyson V10	Shark ION P50
The Dyson V10 has impressive battery life. 60 minutes of runtime is unprecedented for a cordless vacuum.   This is one of the reasons the Dyson V10 is a successful cordless vacuum. You can clean your entire home with a single full charge. But that will depend on how large your home is.	The Shark ION also offers great runtime. 50 minutes is great by any standard.   However, there is something better about the Shark ION P50. Its lithium-ion battery is removable.   This simply means that, if you bother to get an extra battery, you can essentially double its battery life!   Get both batteries fully charged and you can get more than a whopping 1.5 hours to vacuum clean your space.
Runtime is important but the suction power of the vacuum adds value to the runtime. Don’t sweat it, we’ll explain.   Look at it this way, a vacuum that offers, say one hour of runtime, but has a weak suction might take you all the runtime it has to offer without thoroughly cleaning.   On the other hand, a cordless vacuum that has a powerful suction will not only deep clean your floors but will do it in less time.   So, considering the combination of suction power and runtime, the Dyson V10 is a better option since it offers more runtime and good suction.	The Shark ION P50 also has a powerful suction with which it will clean your floors well and also do so in less time.   If you stay in an apartment, a full charge might be all you need to vacuum everywhere.

 

More Situational Comparison – Dyson V10 vs Shark Ion P50

Dyson V10	Shark ION P50
A high-end cordless vacuum is expected to perform well on all floor types.   As expected, the Dyson V10 does. The model you go for will depend on how well it does its job though.   The V10 Absolute comes with 2 brush heads, the Torque Drive and the Soft Roller. You will have to switch between them as needed.   When it comes cleaning large debris such as cereals off a hard floor, the Torque Drive brush head does not do great. However, the soft roller performs stellar in that situation.   So, if you have hard floors, you might want to have the soft roller. In other words, go for the Absolute model of the V10.	The Shark Ion P50 too will do great on both hard floors and carpets. Whatever the type of dirt you need to tackle, it is up to the task.   It also has two types of brush roll but in its case, both of them are in one brush head. This is the DuoClean technology that is exclusive to Shark.   With the Shark ION P50, you won’t need to switch between brush rolls. That is some extra convenience you will agree.   The only changes you will need to make is within the reach of your finger. You just need to change from “Floor” to “Carpet”.
The Dyson V10 can quickly transform into a handheld vacuum. As you can guess, this makes it a lot more versatile as you can take vacuuming from floors straight to the ceiling and everything in between.	This one too can transform but into a sort of handheld canister vacuum.

 

 

Which Features Do They Have In Common? – Dyson V10 vs Shark ION P50

These two cordless vacuums are different in many ways but are also similar in more ways than one.

We will explain to you the features they have in common and how you can benefit from them. That way, you will find it easier to decide which execution is more favorable to you.

 

Great Filtration System

If you are asthmatic or have allergies, this is one feature of a vacuum cleaner you will want to pay some serious attention.

The filters are the components that are responsible for keeping dust and allergens from seeping back into your home.

The highest level of filters you can find in a vacuum cleaner is the HEPA filter. This is the standard type of filter recommended for respiratory devices.

The Dyson V10 and the Shark ION P50 both have the HEPA filter. This makes them well suited for protecting you from allergens. With either of these, you can rest assured you can breathe deeply and safely while vacuuming.

By standard, a HEPA filter is capable of trapping 99.97% of dust and allergens that pass through it down to 0.3 microns.

To clarify how efficient that is, the diameter of a healthy human hair is about 50 microns. In comparison, 0.3 microns is not a size you can see.

By the way, these two vacuums were put under a 5-micron fog test and there was no fog leaking out. This is because they both have a sealed filtration system.

That’s not all, the HEPA filter in the Dyson V10 is washable and has lifetime longevity. This means that you won’t need to buy replacement filters ever! Of course, that’s if you don’t manage to damage it in some way.

The Shark ION P50 combines its HEPA filtration with Shark’s Anti-Allergen Complete Seal Technology. This makes the filtration system 99.99% efficient down to 0.3 microns.

So, whichever of these two you go for, you can rest assured it is efficient to protect you from allergies.

 

Battery

These two cordless vacuums use lithium-ion batteries which is a great choice because of how it handles power. This battery type is a good choice because it releases a steady flow of energy until it is fully depleted.

Usually, batteries will need changing after some time. Dyson guarantees a 15-year lifetime for its V10. So, we’d likely be living in self-cleaning homes before you need to buy another battery.

The battery in the Shark P50 is removable. So, if for any reason you need to change the battery, you can easily do so.

 

Attachment Tools

Both vacuums come with a collection of attachment tools that you can use for vacuuming in different ways.

Attachment tools give a vacuum cleaner versatility. With these two being able to convert into a handheld version of themselves make them even more versatile.

Both vacuums can be used with the available attachment tools with or without the wand.

The Shark ION P50 has a hose aside the wand that makes it a stick vacuum.

With this, you can easily connect tools to the end of the hose and use it as a handheld canister vacuum. In this mode, you can vacuum upholstery, dust furniture, stairs, etc.

You can use the upholstery tool with the wand attached to clean the ceiling and other things high up.

How you can use either of these vacuum cleaners is honestly limited to your imagination and the attachment tools available.

 

Ease of Use

As with any other product you buy, how easy it is to use is an important factor to consider.

I doubt if there would be anyone who would want to spend money on a product that isn’t easy to use.

Firstly, the Dyson V10 is lightweight. This is one of the reasons cordless vacuums became so popular.

The V10 is about the same weight as most other cordless vacuums with a similar design but its weight distribution makes it stand out.

While other cordless vacuums can feel tiresome on the wrist because they are mostly top-heavy, Dyson V10 is not that way.

The Shark P50, on the other hand, is almost twice as heavy as its Dyson counterpart but don’t worry, it does not feel that way.

The bulk of the weight of the P50 is towards the floor so it is not top-heavy at all. For that reason, using it feels lighter than most cordless vacuums.

Both the Dyson V10 and the Shark P50 glides easily across floors whether carpeted or bare.

They both turn easily because of their swivel heads and transitioning from one floor to another is smooth.

When it comes to cleaning the brush roll, they are both easy to do. However, in our experience, the Dyson is a bit easier to clean.

As for storage, we prefer the Shark since it can stand on its own, all thanks to its bottom weight.

The Dyson V10, on the other hand, cannot stand on its own, but it comes with a wall mount which means it will not be taking up floor space!

 

Max Mode

Both cordless vacuums can switch to a higher powered suction mode. This boosts the suction power and helps the vacuum clean deeper.

As expected, this will reduce the runtime. The V10 goes down to less than 7 minutes in the max mode but offers extreme suction power. The V10 has a low, medium, and max power modes.

The Shark only has low and high power settings. Pound for pound, the Dyson V10 has more suction power than the Shark.

 

 

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Dyson V10 vs Shark ION P50 – What’s Unique To Each Product?

Features Unique To Dyson V10

Torque Drive Brush Head

This is an advanced brush head from Dyson. It is a step up from the Direct Drive brush head used on its predecessors.

This brush head has more agitation which means that it has more pick up performance.

This is the reason its deep cleaning performance is exceptional compared to any other cordless vacuum out there.

This brush head has two openings on it. This is meant to allow larger debris to pass through.

The previous versions had problems with large debris on hard floors so the openings are supposed to alleviate that.

 

Dual Brush Heads

As we mentioned earlier, the Dyson V10 Absolute comes with two brush heads. One is specialized for carpets while the other is designed for hard floors.

They are both great on their individual turf but if you have a combination of carpets and hard floors, you will need them both.

 

 

 

 

 

Features Unique To Shark ION P50

DuoClean Brush Head

This is one of the defining features of Shark vacuum cleaners. The patented design of having two brush rolls in one brush head makes it stand out.

One of the brush rolls has stiff bristles that will comb through the fibers of your carpet and dislodge dirt for the suction to pick up.

The other is a plush and soft microfiber specialized for hard floor cleaning. This brush roll will leave a shiny feel on your hard floors in its wake.

Contrary to the Dyson V10, you won’t have to switch brush heads when you change floor types. All you have to do is to push the appropriate button.

Another cool thing about this brush head is that it does not have a gate. So, there is no snow plowing effect when cleaning large debris. The microfiber brush roll in front will roll over a pile of debris making it easy to vacuum.

 

LED Lights

You won’t really know how useful this feature is if you have not vacuumed with it before.

It is easy to think that this is a cheeky addition but the extra illumination from the bright lights help you see into corners and under furniture.

 

Removable Battery

This is one of the reasons the Shark P50 is getting love from users. Those that are willing to spend the extra to get another battery can essentially double the vacuum’s runtime.

While the vacuum is running, you can have the other one in charge. If they are both fully charged, you can easily swap them and continue vacuuming!

 

 

 

 

Unique Pros – Dyson V10 vs Shark ION P50

Dyson V10

1. Its HEPA filter is washable.
2. There is hardly any ongoing cost.
3. It is really powerful.

 

Shark ION P50

1. Both brush rolls are in the brush head. So, there’s no need to swap.
2. It uses a dual filtration method for greater effect.
3. It has LED lights for illumination.
4. The battery is removable.
5. Despite its total weight, you won’t feel it during use.

 

Unique Cons – Dyson V10 vs Shark ION P50

Dyson V10

1. Switching brush heads is easy but might become a bother if you have to do it often.
2. Holding on to the power button over time can quickly become painful.

 

Shark ION P50

1. It is not as powerful as the Dyson V10.

 

 

 

 

Dyson V10 vs Shark ION P50 – Pros Common To Both Products

Dyson V10	Shark ION P50
The Dyson V10 works great for both hard floors and carpets. The soft roller brush head is designed for hard floors but the torque head can still do the job too.   If you have a combination of carpets and hard floors, the torque head alone will suit you. However, for dirt piles and large debris on hard floors, you’d be wishing you had the fluffy brush head too.	The Shark ION P50 does not need you to carry brush heads around the house or even have a need to switch. The two brush rolls you need are in one brush head.   This works great for ease of use and convenience. If you need to transition from one floor to another, just hit the button at your thumb’s reach and you are good to go.
The Dyson V10 has a battery life you can be happy with. One hour (on low power) is sufficient to get a lot of cleaning done.   However, if you have a heavy task that requires the max mode, you really need to work fast as you will have just 6 minutes.	The Shark P50 runtime is only 10 minutes short of the impressive Dyson. However, you can remove the battery and place in a fresh one for extra runtime.   If you turn on the max mode, you will still get about 20 minutes of runtime but the power is a bit lesser than the V10. But on low power, the Shark is slightly more powerful.

 

 

Dyson V10 vs Shark ION P50 – More Common Pros

Dyson V10	Shark ION P50
The dust cup on the V10 has a large capacity and is so easy to use. Just place it above your trash can and shoot out the dirt. The best part yet, it does not have the issue of stuck-on dirt.	The Shark ION P50 too has a large dust cup and one that is also easy to use. Just pull it out and turn its content into the trash can. This one too spares you the gore of touching the dirt.
The V10 comes with an impressive assortment of attachment tools which makes the vacuum versatile.	The Shark too comes with attachment tools but not as much as the V10. The mini motorized brush tool, for instance, has to be purchased separately while it is standard in the Dyson.
The filtration system of a vacuum cannot be underestimated especially if you have allergies or are asthmatic.   The Dyson V10 is an awesome choice in this case because of its HEPA filter.	The Shark ION P50 too has a HEPA filter. In fact, it also has the Complete Seal filtration system exclusive to Shark.
The dust cup on the V10 has a large capacity and is so easy to use. Just place it above your trash can and shoot out the dirt. The best part yet, it does not have the issue of stuck-on dirt.	The Shark ION P50 too has a large dust cup and one that is also easy to use. Just pull it out and turn its content into the trash can. This one too spares you the gore of touching the dirt.

 

 

 

 

Dyson V10 vs Shark ION P50 – Cons Common To Both Products

Dyson V10	Shark ION P50
One issue common among Dyson cordless vacuum is the power button. Having to hold it down to keep it on gets tiresome on one’s finger over time.	The Shark ION P50 would have been great if it came with more attachment tools. That it does not cost as much as the Dyson can make up for that.
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Dyson V10 vs Shark ION P50 – General Feeling Among Users

Dyson V10	Shark ION P50
Some users are quite happy with how much vacuuming time the battery gives you. A certain user claims that he cleans his entire home in just one charge.   Some of those who liked the runtime also complained that they would prefer if the battery was removable.	The battery is something users like about the Shark ION P50. Aside from the fact that it lasts long too, they appreciate that it is removable and quite easily too.   Some even suggested that they prefer the Shark to a Dyson just for this reason.
A lot of users like how powerful this vacuum is as well as how versatile it can get.	One recurring thing users like about the Shark P50 is how easy it is to use.   One user said that you can lift off the canister with just one hand. Pushing it across the floor is quite easy despite its weight.

 

 

Dyson V10 vs Shark ION P50 – Bottom Line

Dyson V10	Shark ION P50
This is one of the best vacuums in its category and class. It offers immense value whatever your need is.   If its price is not a turn-off, you will be glad you got this.	This is another top cordless vacuum in its class. By every right, it is one of the best you can get. It will help you deal with dirt however you need it to.   If what it offers suits your needs, this vacuum can quickly become your best cleaning buddy.

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