There is no denying that Dyson is the current king of the vacuuming industry, with various high-quality but costly stick vacuums. And although Shark is far from dethroning the Dyson throne, this brand is still a behemoth, with many models selling like hotcakes globally. Today, I will review and compare the Shark ION F80 vs Dyson V11 in detail to see which one is better.
Although Dyson has filled their V stick vacuum line with two models with some new state-of-the-art technology, the Dyson V11 is far from obsolete. It has many bells and whistles, enough for it to shine brilliantly for a very long time.
The Shark ION F80, the runner-up, is also a model worth looking at. It can work well on both hard and carpeted floors thanks to the DuoClean floorhead, which includes a soft roller and a regular roller brush. Its biggest selling point is MultiFLEX technology, which solves one of the widespread issues with many Shark cord-free vacuums – can’t self-stand.
Shark ION F80 Vs Dyson V11: Comparison Chart
Shark ION F80 Vs Dyson V11: Differences
The Dyson V11 beat the Shark ION F80 with 3 wins and 1 draw. What makes the Dyson V11 imperfect is the lack of a soft roller (which is best for hard floors), and its charging station can’t hold all the attachments and has no slot for an extra battery (which needs to be purchased separately).
Cleaning Performance
Winner: Tie
Suction Power And Cleaning Head
The Dyson V11, at the highest power setting (boost mode), produces a peak suction power of 185 AW (Air-Watts), which is somewhere between V15 (230 AW) and V12 (150 AW). As for the Shark ION F80, I couldn’t find its AW rating, but I felt it also produced strong suction with the ION Boost mode enabled.
Regarding the included floorhead, the Shark ION F80 includes a DuoClean head, one of the Shark’s hallmarks. It’s basically a 2-in-1 cleaning head since it consists of a soft roller and a regular roller brush, so I didn’t have to swap floorheads when moving from hard floor to carpet and vice versa.
The Dyson V11, on the other hand, comes with a High Torque cleaner head, which can work on multiple surfaces but is best for cleaning carpets. Note that I am referring to the Torque Drive version. The V11 Absolute version has a soft roller but is unavailable in the US. It is similar to the dual roller head of the Samsung Bespoke Jet, but the soft roller is motorized, allowing it to spin actively.
Hard Floor
On my hard floor, both the Shark ION F80 vs Dyson V11 performed brilliantly, with almost nothing left behind.
The hard floor was the area where the ION F80 really shone. Its DuoClean head could easily pick up debris of all sizes while maintaining the best seal, ensuring no small debris is scattered around.
As for the Dyson V11, it could also pick up all the large debris, but I had to put in a little more effort. Its multi-surface floorhead has two gates that can be adjusted, and I raised it to the max level and waggled the vacuum to pick up all the large materials.
Carpet
The Dyson V11 worked well on all carpets – It didn’t pick up all the debris but was very close, with about 98-99% of the total debris removed. On high-pile carpet, I used auto mode and found it really worked. In this mode, the vacuum could adjust its suction to fit the surface type best, thanks to the dynamic load sensor. This is a pretty cool feature because I didn’t have to try and error to find the proper suction.
Shark ION F80 worked well on my low-pile carpet but was not really effective on the high-pile one. I found it seemed to just glide over the surface of my high-pile carpet instead of agitating the carpet fibers to pick up deep-seated dust and debris.
Hair removal
The Shark F80 isn’t good at cleaning pet hair. It’s still right for you if you don’t own too many pets, provided you clean its brush rollers regularly to maintain its performance. If pet hair removal is your priority, consider a model with M-Zero or PowerFins technology, such as the Shark HZ3002 or Shark WZ240.
The Dyson V11, on the other hand, is a bomb in this area since it has anti-twist technology. Unlike its predecessors, its High Torque floorhead has a row of small fangs designed to prevent hair from wrapping around the roller.
Design And Usability
Winner: Dyson V11
Attachments And Storage
| Shark ION F80 | Dyson V11 |
|---|---|
| DuoClean powerhead Crevice tool Upholstery tool Charging dock Battery (X2) | High Torque cleaner head Stubborn dirt brush Crevice tool Docking station Combination tool Mini soft dusting brush Wand storage clip Mini Motorized tool Charger Battery (X1) |
As you can see, the Shark F80 includes very few attachments, which disappointed me a bit. I have tested several models in the same price range that come with one of the best attachments, such as the Tineco A11 Master or A11 Hero.
Regarding storage, many Shark stick vacuums have received countless complaints about their inability to self-stand, and the MultiFLEX technology has solved this issue to some degree. It is just a joint, which allows the wand to “bent” a full 180 degrees for easier and more compact storage. So far, I have not seen any other brand apply this technology.
Of course, you can rest the Shark F80 against furniture or a wall instead, as it has two soft pads on the bottom of the handheld part. It has no onboard attachment storage, so I had to store them in a nearby cupboard.
On the flip side, the Dyson V11 comes out of the box with a wall mount that can house the vacuum and store two attachments. That said, it still doesn’t have room for all attachments and the extra battery, which needs to be purchased separately.
If you don’t like or aren’t allowed to drill into the wall, you should thank Christ because Dyson offers a self-standing charging station, which is an additional $90. It can keep the vacuum and all attachments neat and organized in a single place, but it can’t charge two batteries simultaneously as the Samsung Jet 90‘s charging station does.
Weight And Maneuverability
Shark ION F80 vs Dyson V11 are quite similar in terms of design, but their weight is significantly different. The Dyson V11 weighs about 6.53 pounds, while the Shark F80 brings 8.2 pounds to scale if fully assembled.
The ION F80 isn’t a mammoth-heavy model, but it’s one of the heaviest stick vacuums I’ve tested. But this isn’t the end of the world because, unlike the Dyson V11, its weight is well-balanced. Its DuoClean is quite heavy, which means most of the weight is on the floor instead of in your hand. But when used in its handheld configuration, it will still tire your hands more quickly.
Both the Shark ION F80 vs Dyson V11 could go further under my low furniture easily. Thanks to the Shark F80’s MultiFLEX technology, I didn’t have to bend over to vacuum under stuff as I did with the Dyson V11. There are some LED bulbs on the head that make dust and dirt more visible, but I found it a bit arduous to turn.
Battery Life
| Shark ION F80 | Dyson V11 | |
|---|---|---|
| Maximum battery life | ≈ 43 mins | ≈ 76 min |
| Minimum battery life | ≈ 13 mins | ≈ 9 min |
| Charging time | ≈ 3.5 hours | ≈ 4 hours |
Both the Shark ION F80 vs Dyson V11 use removable batteries instead of permanent ones. So during a vacuuming session, you can easily replace the installed battery when it runs out of juice with a fully charged spare and keep your work on the go.
The battery life of the Shark F80 is, to my mind, reasonable. It isn’t fantastic, but it isn’t bad either. With two included batteries, its overall run time is pretty good. As for the Dyson V11, it only comes with one battery, but it is highly recommended to buy an extra battery to increase its run time – Two batteries are always better than one.
Dustbin And Filtration System
Winner: Dyson V11
The Dyson V11 features a 0.75-liter dust cup, which is on par with the V15. Emptying it is child’s play with a “point and shoot” mechanism, which is quite similar to how to reload a shotgun. I believe this is one of the most user-friendly mechanisms.
Meanwhile, the Shark F80’s dustbin is embarrassingly small at 0.28 liters. I had to empty it too frequently during the test session, and I hate this since my trash can is outside. Emptying it also relies on a quick release mechanism, like many other models: just press a release button to open the hinged door.
The filtration system is where the Dyson V11 completely triumphs over the Shark F80. First, the Dyson V11 features a sealed system, which the Shark F80 doesn’t seem to have. Does it matter? Of course, it ensures no dirt or allergens escape once they are sucked in, which is especially helpful for allergy sufferers.
Better yet, the Dyson V11 has a washable HEPA filter that is at the back of the handheld part. It can be washed and reused many times before it needs to be replaced with a new filter.
The Shark F80 has pre-motor and exhaust filters that aren’t HEPA level. If you are looking for a Shark stick vacuum with HEPA filtration, consider the Shark P50. These filters are washable, and how often they should be washed depends on how frequently the vacuum is used – a good rule is every nine months for the exhaust filter and every three months for the pre-filter. Bear in mind to let them dry completely before re-attaching them to the vacuum.
Utilities And Special Features
Winner: Dyson V11
On/Off Control
Turning the Shark F80 on and off and controlling it relies entirely on some physical buttons, which were easy to reach with my thumb.
The Dyson V11, like most of its siblings, has a trigger used to power the vacuum. You must keep the trigger pressed continuously during the vacuuming process, leaving you with a tired hand at the end of the day. Hopefully, Dyson engineers will consider applying the trigger lock to their future sticks, which Tineco has applied to their Pure One S11, S12, etc.
Power Modes
The Shark F80 has two surface-type settings, floor and carpet, and two power settings: “ION Power” (default) and “ION Boost” (the most powerful mode). Switching between them is easy by using buttons that are within reach of the thumb.
The Dyson V11 includes three vacuuming modes: eco, auto/med, and boost. The auto setting allows the vacuum to automatically adjust its suction based on the type of surface you’re cleaning, optimizing battery life while still delivering good cleaning performance. But note that this mode is only available with the main floorhead attached. Once you replace it with one of the attachments, auto mode will change to med mode.
Digital Screen
The Dyson V11 features a handy LCD screen (all V11 versions are included with this screen except the V11 Animal). It shows the current power mode and, most importantly, the remaining operating time by the minute. On the flip side, the Shark F80’s user interface only shows the current surface-type setting and power mode.
Quick Rundown Of Dyson V11
- Dyson's most intelligent, powerful cordless vacuum. Twice the suction of any cordless vacuum.
- Dyson technology helps create a cleaner, healthier home - Our vacuums and purifiers are scientifically proven to capture particles as small as allergens and bacteria.
- Engineered for whole-home, deep cleaning. Suction power, run time and tools designed to deep clean your whole home.
- Intelligently optimizes suction and run time across all floor types. The right balance of power and run time when you need it.
- Up to 60 minutes of run time. Engineered for larger homes with pets. Actual run time will vary based on power mode, floor type and/or attachments used.
Quick Rundown Of Shark ION F80
- Powerful cordless suction for everyday dirt, debris, pet hair, and high traffic areas
- Upto 80 minutes of total runtime with 2 batteries in hand vacuum power mode; Vacuum, switch the battery, and keep going
- 2X Ion power pack system includes 2 removable, rechargeable lithium ion batteries and a charging dock
- Multiflex technology enables convenient under furniture reach and freestanding, compact storage
- Duoclean technology invented for fine dust and large debris on carpets and hard floors; One powerhead, two brushrolls; Do not use soap
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Reference:
- Dyson V11: https://www.dyson.com/vacuum-cleaners/cordless/v11/torque-drive/nickel-blue
- Shark ION F80: https://support.sharkclean.com/hc/en-us/article_attachments/4402165902610/IF280_UF280_IONFLEX_Manual_E_20180620_LR.pdf
Victor K. Giles is a leading consultant and expert in vacuum cleaner technology with over a decade of experience. As a mechanical engineering graduate in the University of Michigan, he specializes in product development, design optimization, and performance analysis. Victor collaborates with manufacturers and educates consumers, making her a sought-after guest speaker at industry events. His work has been featured in renowned publications, and he shares his expertise on his blog, “The Vacuum Teria”. Victor’s passion for cleaner, healthier living spaces drives his to help clients choose the best vacuum solutions for their needs.