Which is better for pet hair?

The Shark Stratos. Its DuoClean PowerFins HairPro brushrolls are built for hair pickup on carpet and hard floors. The PencilWash is a wet hard-floor washer, not a pet hair vacuum.

Can the Dyson PencilWash replace a vacuum?

No. It handles wet spills and stains on hard floors. You still need a dry vacuum for carpets, rugs and dry debris.

Which is easier to carry around?

The PencilWash, at 13 oz total and 0.8 lb in hand. The Shark weighs 12.38 lb.

Is the Shark worth the extra money?

If you have carpets, yes. It costs about $96 to $130 more than the $199.99 PencilWash, but it is the only one of the two that vacuums carpet.

How long does the Shark run?

Up to 60 minutes in ECO mode, measured at the hand vacuum. Expect much less on high power.

In a home with carpet and hard floors, yes. They do different jobs and neither covers the other's.

Shark Stratos Cordless Vacuum vs Dyson PencilWash

These are not substitutes. The Shark Stratos is a dry cordless stick vacuum for carpets, rugs and pet hair. The Dyson PencilWash is a wet hard-floor washer for spills and stains. Buy the Shark for carpeted homes; buy the Dyson for hard floors and wet messes. On price, the Shark has run $296.10 to $329.99 since November 2, 2026, while the Dyson is $199.99 at Dyson Official as of November 7, 2026.

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