Shark IC205 IONFlex DuoClean VS. Dyson V8 Absolute

It features a suction-power between 100 and 115 air-watts.

The device features Duo Clean Technology that combines a bristle-brush and soft-roller to clean all particles on both carpets and floors. It also uses Smart Response Technology that provides a range of performance-enhancing power settings tailored for your cleaning needs on carpets and floors.

2 speed-settings of: (High & Low).

It comes with a Pet Multi-Tool that is powerful enough to remove hair from multiple surfaces.

11-minutes in Max-Power-mode(Hand-vacuum), 23-minutes in Extend-Runtime-mode(Hand-vacuum), 12-minutes in max-mode(Floor-mode), 20-minutes in Extend Runtime(Floor-mode), 11-minutes in Max-Power(Carpet-mode) and 14-minutes in Extend-Runtime(Carpet-mode).

This device is quiet compared to other vacuums and even produces lower noise-levels when in handheld-mode.

Duo Clean Technology & Smart Response Technology combines performance-enhancing power settings and a bristle brush to deep-clean medium-to-low pile carpets.

The ION Power Pack should take approximately 3.5-hours to reach a full charge.

This device comes with washable body-components and filters that ensure low-maintenance costs.

MultiFLEX-Technology allows the wand to bend to facilitate for easy cleaning under furniture. Additionally, this device can turn into handheld-vacuum for above the floor cleaning.

This vacuum-cleaner can easily maneuver around obstacles using advanced swivel steering technology.

Yes (features an easy-to-empty bagless dust cup).

Yes (with a 25.2-volt removable, rechargeable lithium-ion battery pack).

The vacuum weighs 8.7-lbs which makes it lightweight and portable.

Yes (Press the wand release button at the top of the wand and pull the handheld vacuum off and then attach a desired accessory for easy cleaning above the floor).

300-Watts and a powerful Duo-clean Motor.

The dust cup holds 0.3 dry quarts up to the "Maximum-Fill" line.

The Anti-Allergen Dust Brush and HEPA-Filter help to remove 99% of allergens while cleaning-up your home.

It’s equipped with powerful LED headlights on the nozzle that facilitate for easy spotting of hidden debris while cleaning.

2 power-modes of: (Bare Floor/Area Rug" setting and a "High-Pile Carpet" setting).

You can charge your ION Power Pack by using a Shark ION Power Pack Charger along with accessories such as the charging dock and wall mount.

Crevice-Tool, Pet Multi-Tool, Anti-Allergen Dust Brush & Precision Duster.

The Shark IONFlex is produced with a combination of durable ABS and PP plastics along with some metal and rubber components.

It has a great price-tag and this makes it very affordable.

• Duo Clean Technology. • MultiFLEX Technology. • Cleans floors and carpets. • It’s cordless and lightweight. • Smart Response Technology. • Converts into a handheld device. • LED-lights to illuminate in dark-areas. • Provides flexible reach to get under furniture. • Removable, rechargeable ION Power Pack lithium-ion battery.

 Replacement battery expensive.  Short battery-life in high power mode.