Customer Ratings & Reviews
- Model:
- IP3251
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- SKU:
- 6599390
Customer reviews
Rating 4.6 out of 5 stars with 230 reviews
(230 customer reviews)Rating by feature
- Cleaning Quality4.7
Rating 4.7 out of 5 stars
- Maneuverability4.7
Rating 4.7 out of 5 stars
- Ease of Assembly4.7
Rating 4.7 out of 5 stars
Customers are saying
Customers are enthusiastic about the powerful suction and long battery life of the PowerDetect Clean & Empty Cordless Stick Vacuum. Many appreciate its ease of use, auto-empty feature, and lightweight design, while some found the noise level during the emptying process and the docking station to be less satisfactory. The price point was also mentioned as a potential drawback by some users.
This summary was generated by AI based on customer reviews.
- Pros mentioned:Battery life, Suction
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Excellent
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I love this vacuum very powerful perfect size to reach in tight spots,self clean up, battery wise i love it!
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Suction, Weight
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Works like a charm
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Love my new vacuum. Light weight and easy to use. Better than my old Dyson
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Ease of use
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
I Like It
||Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Here's a revised version for you: I like the vacuum because it's versatile, working well on both hard floors and carpet. It's easy to use, but beware of bubble gum wrappers—they can get stuck at the neck of the floor head, so make sure to pick them up first.
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Suction
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
First Wireless Vaccum that doesn’t need the cord!!
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Fabulous product from Shark, once again! This thing actually replaces my corded Shark Vaccum now and is amazing for my hardwood floors and carpets. Amazing with cat litter as well.
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Suction
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Good vac
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Works good changes on surface and the auto cleaning is nice
I would recommend this to a friend Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Vacuum Awesome!
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I love itt! This is the best Vacuum I’ve ever had. Picks up great, and stays charged for along time.
I would recommend this to a friend- Pros mentioned:Ease of use, SuctionCons mentioned:Dock
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Unique, powerful, and aesthetically unappealing
|Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Initial Impressions: The Shark PowerDetect is a metal and plastic monument to minimalist industrial design. The Handheld Vacuum, minus the MultiFLEX Wand and nozzle, looks like sci-fi gun straight out of Buzz Lightyear. Attaching the MultiFLEX Wand to the Handheld Vacuum transforms the Shark into a Gundam rail gun. I would look perfectly natural with this thing strapped to my back at a Halloween party. On the other hand, the Dock and Charging Post are aesthetically unpleasant. Cleaning performance is good. It has the typical Shark multi-roller technology that you find in all modern Shark vacuums. The PowerDetect uses an automatic variable speed to auto-adjust to detected dirt level and floor type. The handheld vacuum automatically empties into the Dock’s reservoir. Emptying an independent dustbin is so much easier, and cleaner, than previous bagless vacuums I have owned. Setup: The PowerDetect packing material is 100% recyclable cardboard and not so recyclable plastic bags. All of which was kept to a minimum. There is a quick start guide in the box which includes a QR code to the full user’s manual. Assembly is simple snap and click. It uses the same buttons and push levers that you will find on most modern Sharks. However, unlike previous Shark vacuums, I found some of the buttons and levers in odd places that interfere with the clean ergonomics of my previous Shark Vacuums. For example, the thumb switch that releases the MultiFLEX Wand from the floor nozzle requires me to bend over and pull the wand up while pushing the floor nozzle down with either my foot or another hand. This left me feeling off balance during the procedure. The filters are pre-installed in the Handheld Vacuum and the Dock. The unit comes with two multi-function wand attachments. One is a narrow nozzle with a slip-on brush. The other is a pet hair removal nozzle with a removable matching brush. There is a single peg on the Dock’s base for one attachment. The PowerDetect comes with an add-on plastic part with an additional peg for the other nozzle attachment. Honestly, the addition peg looks more like a cheap afterthought than something designed to be part of the Dock. The Quick Start Guide will get you where you need to go but it is not a substitute for reading the Instruction Manual. Cleaning and performance: Cleaning and performance are “different” than any other vacuum I have used. First, the vacuum has three operating modes. Eco, Detect Mode, and Boost. Eco is low power, least amount of suction mode. This is good for hardwood, cement, and tile floors. Boost is full power, high suction mode best used for heavy dirt, high traffic areas, and rugs. Detect Mode is variable an automatic variable speed mode. Detect mode literally detects floor types and dirt level. The PowerDetect automatically activated Boost Mode on my carpets and then reduced to Eco mode when I moved from the carpet to my hardwood floors. The PowerDetect also shifted between Eco and Boost as it detected heavy areas with increased dust and pet hair and edges. There are two lights on the front of the Nozzle and two on the rear. The lights do an excellent job of highlighting dirt, dust, hair, and other debris. As soon as I could see the dirt in the lights the PowerDetect would change its power mode to address the challenge. It was pretty cool. I was able to replicate this experience on my medium pile carpet, hardwood floors, basement cement floors, and multiple low pile carpets, under and around cabinets, under tables and other furniture, and in spaces where lighting was a challenge. The PowerDetect did a great job with the exception of two carpets that cover my basement media room. My basement carpets have a grain. Like wood has a grain. All of the fibers in the carpet line up in perfect rows like a corn field. Vacuum with the grain and all is good. Vacuum against the grain the PowerDetects digs itself a hole which stops all forward and backward movements. This happened again and again. It did not matter what the power mode was. Nor did it matter if I used a heavy or lite touch on the handle. The solution was to pick the nozzle off the floor and reposition myself to align with the grain. I could still vacuum under my futon because I could still push the vacuum at a slight angle to the grain. But, perpendicular to the grain and I’m forced to pick up the PowerDetect, reposition, and start again. The MultiFLEX Wand: The MultiFLEX Wand has a few neat features. First, the two nozzles that ship with the PowerDetect are interchangeable with the floor nozzle. They also attached directly to the Handheld Vacuum. Second, the MultiFLEX Wand folds in half. This is useful for cleaning under deep furniture like beds, couches, and futons. However, the joint at the MultiFLEX Wand’s hinge and the joint at the floor nozzle lock up preventing much more than simple back and forth motions. The PowerDetect becomes inflexible and forces me to move side to side with my motions instead of allowing the vacuum to move around me. Third, I can store the stick vacuum freestanding. The MultiFLEX Wand will fold 180 degress to allow the Hand Vacuum to rest just above the vacuum nozzle. Thus, it will stand freely in perfect balance. This means I can store the PowerDetect upright, temporarily, anyplace in my home without worrying about it sliding off a wall or laying in the middle of the floor. Dock: Aesthetics have that “don’t spend a cent on aesthetics” look. This wouldn’t be so bad if it weren’t for the little misses. For example, the PowerDetect literally hangs from the charging post. It is obvious that the original intent was for the floor nozzle to rest on the floor. The Dock’s thin, plastic, flimsy is molded to support the floor nozzle wheels while the floor nozzle rests on the floor. This creates two issues. First, the charging post leans over slightly when the PowerDetect is in the dock due to the weight of the PowerDetect. The lean is more obvious on a carpet than on a hard surface. This is because the Dock’s flimsy base flexs more on carpet than on a hard surface. Second, the handheld vacuum can be detached from the MultiFLEX Wand hanging from the charging post. Unfortunately, you have to remove the MultiFLEX Wand from the charging post to reattach the Handheld Vacuum to the MultiFLEX Wand. Then replace the PowerDetect in the charging post. The Dock charges the Handheld Vacuum’s removable battery when the Handheld Vacuum is hanging from the Charging post. The Handheld Vacuum’s dustbin is also automatically emptied when placed into the charging post. The charging post has a manual switch that will flip the auto discharge mechanism from auto empty to do not empty, or night mode. My recommendation is to leave the unit in Night Mode until you need to empty the PowerDetect. Otherwise, the Dock will auto empty the PowerDetect every time the PowerDetect is docked, plugged in, or your home recovers from a power outage. The Dock’s Dustbin is a large, hollow box. There are no filters, fancy airflow raceways, or other fancy mechanisms. The Dustbin lifts away easily. The bottom of the dustbin releases with the press of a button. Be sure to hold this over your trash bin, outdoors, because everything comes out all at once when the door drops open. Odor Neutralizer Cartridge: The Dock has a spot for an Odor Neutralizer Cartridge. The Odor Neutralizer Cartridge freshens the exhaust air when the PowerDetect auto empties into the waste bin. It smells like Irish Spring soap. The Odor Neutralizer Cartridge has three odor intensity settings. I found this unique and novel. It beats smelling sour vacuum exhaust. Conclusion: It is a solid middle of the road product. It cleans well. The variable suction and vacuum nozzle lights are fantastic. I like the auto empty feature. I like that the PowerDetect can be stored upright in the Dock or folded over to free stand in a closet. I love the easily removable, long lasting, rechargeable battery. And the Irish Spring scent is pretty cool. But there are little things with the build quality that bother me but do not interfere with the operation, or my experience, with the PowerDetect. The MultiFLEX Wand becomes frustrating to use for under furniture cleaning. The Edge Detect feature, that I did not discuss, is hit or miss depending on the dirt level. And the floor nozzle keeps getting trapped on my low pile basement carpets. There is more to like than not with the PowerDetect. For this reason, I recommend this product.
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Auto empty, Battery life, Suction
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
The PowerDetect System is a Game Changer
|Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The Shark Power Detect Clean and Empty Cordless Stick Vacuum and Auto Empty Station is a powerful, portable vacuum with a good battery life and a great brush head. My flooring is a mix of tile and carpet, and I got around forty-five minutes of use on a single charge. The head unit does an excellent job keeping the carpet looking great. I experienced no hair tangles on the brush head. The vacuum itself is a bit heavier than I expected, the base unit takes up a decent amount of floor space, and there is no bag for the auto empty station to simplify and minimize mess when emptying the auto empty station. Still, I think this is a good vacuum and empty station combo. For my full thoughts, read on. Setup: Out of the box, some assembly is required for both the vacuum and the base station. You also get two attachments that you can easily store on the auto empty station. Shark also includes an extra foam filter and a deodorizer tablet for the auto empty station. Experience: Once assembled, the first thing I noticed was how bulky and heavy the vacuum controls are. I really thought they would be a bit smaller and lighter. This is a nitpick, but it did catch me off guard. Occasionally, I could get the vacuum to stand up, but you will need to lean the vacuum when not in use. This is a great vacuum. I never saw seventy-minute run times, but the auto detect would often increase power on the carpeted sections of my house and that pulled the battery faster than if someone was using the vacuum on tile or wood flooring. The sensors on the head unit worked well. The PowerDetect system can detect if you are near an edge and adjust suction appropriately. It can also detect flooring type and levels of dirt to adjust suction power. Areas with heavier dirt would be indicated by purple lights on the head unit. While I do not often vacuum in the dark, I really liked how bright the unit was while vacuuming in darkened closets. The roller did a wonderful job fluffing up the carpeted areas. Everything felt quite clean. After going over the room with the vacuum. I tested another vacuum in a room and then went back over that same space with the Shark Power Detect and the Power Detect still picked up a lot of debris the other stick vacuum left behind. The flexible wand was great at allowing me to get the vacuum underneath furniture. The auto empty station has a large tank, but there is no place for a bag. On the one hand, bags are an extra expense and hassle. On the other hand, bags help minimize the amount of dust and debris kicked up when emptying. Every filter became caked in dust after just a few days of use. While the auto-empty station does an excellent job emptying out the cannister on the vacuum, it was not perfect. Once or twice, I had to take the head unit apart to get stubborn hair and dust out of the cannister. I was surprised at how much space the auto empty station took up on the floor. You will need floor space of eighteen by twenty inches. You could fit a standard upright vacuum in less space albeit without the portability. Conclusion: This is a good cordless vacuum. The Power Detect system works well. I love the head unit with its detection features and exceptional brush roll. Battery life is good. I feel like the vacuum itself is a bit heavier than I expected and the unit will require more cleaning and maintenance than I would like. Still, nitpicks aside, I can easily recommend the vacuum and auto empty station. 4.5/5
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Battery life, Suction, WeightCons mentioned:Noise level
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
A flexible do-all powerhouse!
|Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.If you like cordless vacuums that require you to take multiple breaks to recharge while cleaning and allow the dust to blow back into the air when emptying the dirt canister, move along! This is not the vacuum for you since we can vacuum our 8 rooms in our house along with using the attachments for dusting and have the power to spare! The base unit looks a bit unwieldy, but it’s very light and balanced. This vacuum features DuoClean Detect™ and PowerDetect features. The floor attachment has 2 brushes in the floor attachment that roll forward and backward. This assists with picking up debris as well as limits the classic hair wrap-around issues that always require attention. The power head can detect dirt, edges, hard floors, and which direction you are pushing or pulling to boost cleaning. The reverse feature allows for a lot more cleaning ability on hard surfaces especially for spilled products such as rice and salt! The stated run time is up to 70 minutes due to the built-in power management that adjusts the power for the task. The top portion of the unit has an LED display that shows the battery status, which cleaning mode has been selected by the trigger (ECO, Detect, or Boost), and the out ring changes color based on whether or not dirt has been detected, is being cleaned or indicates when the floor/carpet is clean. The vacuum comes with an articulating extension wand that can lock in many positions to facilitate cleaning and you can attach the combo duster/crevice tool or pet/multi-tool to it or directly to the power portion. When placed in the included charging rack, the vacuum will automatically empty into a sealed storage bin that also has a replaceable odor-neutralizing insert. This is done by a suction mechanism in the storage unit that empties the dust bin which has been great considering everyone in our house has dust allergies and we’ve noticed a big difference. The emptying process takes less than a minute but It’s a bit noisy. There is a quiet mode where you can turn off this feature until it is needed. Once the base storage is full it easily removes for emptying. The vacuum has a 5-year warranty for peace of mind, but in my experience, I’ve never had a Shark product fail. So we have a cordless vacuum with performance that is on par or exceeds my older corded model, that cleans the house and the built-in dust bin helps keep it clean, and is lightweight and stores easily!
I would recommend this to a friend Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Home vacuum
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great vacuum good price. I have 4 girls and 2 dogs. Works great!
I would recommend this to a friendRated 5 out of 5 stars
Best vacuum!!
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Totally worth the money!! I’m loving this vacuum so much!!!❤️
I would recommend this to a friendRated 5 out of 5 stars
Homemade
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I recommend it for new buyers! My mom loves it! Me personally it’s worth it
I would recommend this to a friend- Pros mentioned:Battery life, Ease of use, Suction
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Another Great Shark Vacuum Product
|Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I am definitely becoming a dedicated Shark product fan. I am seduced by their clever, innovative and functional product designs, excellent product build quality, and outstanding product performance. The IP3000 Series (Model # IP3251) Power Detect Clean & Empty Cordless Stick Vacuum that I recently received is no exception. It is thoughtfully designed for great functionality, convenience and durability. It is relatively lightweight and extremely easy to assemble and setup with 3 main pieces for the vacuum itself - just click together the MultiFLEX Wand into the powered Floor Nozzle, then click in the Handheld Vacuum portion on top; then assemble the 2 main pieces of the Dock portion by lining up and clicking in the Charging Post. Add the provided Odor Neutralizer Technology Cartridge to the Dock in the space provided by lining up the arrows and twisting until it clicks, then by setting it to the desired fragrance strength level which are marked on the cartridge. Once both the Vacuum and Dock portions are assembled, set the Vacuum into the Charging Post's cradle, plug in the unit and let the battery fully charge. Once fully charged, the LED on the side of the battery will have stopped blinking and when you remove the Vacuum from the cradle and press the Power Button on the top of the Handheld, the display will light up with a power strength indicator box with 4 outside sections. As you use the Vacuum and the power is depleted, sections of this indicator will disappear letting you know how much more you can vacuum until you need a recharge. Or, if you desire, you can purchase an interchangable backup battery and just trade them out and keep cleaning. . The Vacuum has 3 modes: Eco, Detect and Boost Mode. The Eco Mode saves energy and maximizes run time; the Boost Mode maximizes vacuum suction; and the Detect Mode is what this machine is all about by detecting the amount of dirt you are encountering and automatically adjusting the suction accordingly. The Detect Mode does an amazing job and gives you an intuitive visual indicator as to whether or not you have successfully removed all the dirt by shining a deep purple light when the dirt is heavy, a lighter purple light when it is being removed, and a white light when the dirt is gone. This system keeps you from dwelling too long in an area that no longer needs more vacuuming and keeps you moving. There are many features that help speed up your vacuuming time. The flexibility of both the MultiFLEX Wand, which will easily bend when needed to get into difficult to reach places, and the low profile and excellent swivel ability of the power Floor Nozzle really helps you get under and around close areas without having to move tons of furniture. Then, of course, there is the Clean & Empty feature of the Dock, which with the placement of the Vacuum into the cradle and a quick flick of a switch from Quiet Mode, which allows the Vacuum to charge without evacuating the Vacuum's Dust Cup, to Auto-Empty Dock Charging, which, with a Whooosh!, empties the Dust Cup automatically. With following the directions and doing proper suggested maintenance, this awesome Vacuum will do a fantastic job for years to come. I highly recommend this Shark - PowerDetect™ Clean & Empty Cordless Stick Vacuum!
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Battery life, Ease of use, SuctionCons mentioned:Noise level
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
If you have pets, you NEED this vacuum!
|Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Wow. Boy, do I love this vacuum so far. I have 2 long hair dachshunds and while they’re so cute, I constantly have little tumbleweeds of hair on my floors daily! Vacuuming is an everyday chore in my home and I am excited to have this one use. Out of the box it took approximately 7 minutes to put it all together including placing the odor neutralizer puck into the main tank that all the dirt and debris empties into on the base. It appeared to be fully charged out of the box but it did say to charge it before using. I allowed it to sit on the charger for approximately 30 mins. When I turned it on, the first thing I saw were all the pretty lights. LOL. The handle shows speed info as well as battery life info. Having the 3 speed options was nice but, I honestly prefer to stay in the “detect” mode because I have carpet, vinyl and wood flooring all on the same floor of my house. In detect mode, the speed goes up and down depending on the need for suction due to dirt. You will also notice the lights on the vacuum change as you move around. The lights indicate your dirt level. I didn’t understand why they were changing at first but noticed it shows a dark purple when your area is very dirty, the light turns into almost a lavender color when it’s not as heavy with dirt and then will be white when it’s clean. While I’m sure this has an impact on the battery life, I was able to vacuum my entire first floor taking me 31 minutes. When I finished, I had a little less than half of my battery left. After all the hair was cleaned up, I was pleasantly surprised to have hardly any residual hair in the roller of the vacuum. This definitely is one of my favorite options on this vacuum. Not having to cut the hair off the vacuum roller after was so nice. Now for the fun part. After I vacuumed up enough hair to make another dog, I placed the vacuum back on the dock and at first nothing happened. I went from pure excitement to what the heck? Why didn’t this thing empty out like the box said it would? Well, user errors happen all the time and we will call this instance just that. You have to make sure the vacuum is on the base properly in the correct spot and that’s when the magic happens. Not going to lie, I jumped when it first turned on to clean the tank from the noise. LOL. This is my first vacuum that sucks the dirt into another holding tank when you dock it and while I knew what to expect, the noise caught me off guard. Overall, this vacuum has met every expectation I had for it. From the ease of changing the attachments, to great battery life, to even having a quiet mode which will reduce the noise of the vacuum while using it down to the nice LED lights that make vacuuming in darker areas super easy. I had a Samsung Jet pet vacuum before and this Shark PowerDetect blows it out of the water! It’s worth every single cent and I’m so happy to own it.
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Battery life, Ease of use, Suction
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Powerful Cordless Vacuum Cleaner
|Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The Shark PowerDetect Clean & Empty Cordless Stick Vacuum came with the following items in the box: Handheld Vacuum MultiFlex Wand Motorized Floor Nozzle Floor Charger Stand Charging Post Odor Neutralizer Cartridge Extra Handheld Vacuum Post-Motor Filter Duster Crevice Tool Pet Multi-Tool Single Accessory Storage Dock –Initial Impressions– My initial impression was that the vacuum cleaner was slightly heavier than I expected but I think some of that is because the box included a Floor Charger Stand which added weight to the whole setup. Everything seems well made. Parts clicked together and detached with precision. –Assembly and Setup– Assembly was fairly easy and simple. You attach the MultiFLEX Wand to the Motorized Floor Nozzle and the Handheld Vacuum to the Multi-FLEX Wand. Then you attach the Charging Post to the Floor Charger Stand and plug it into a wall outlet. When moving the Floor Charger Stand to a convenient wall outlet, my natural inclination was to transport the unit by grabbing the Charging Post but it easily disconnected from the Floor Charger Stand so I had to transport the unit by grabbing the base. One slightly confusing part for me was attaching the Odor Neutralizer Cartridge to the Floor Charger Stand and trying to figure out how to adjust the settings from Low to High. It seemed like adjusting the setting was the same thing as loosening or tightening the cartridge. The Floor Charger Stand has a single post for attaching the Duster Crevice Tool. I was confused that there was only one post on the dock while we received two accessories. Luckily, the package also included a Single Accessory Storage Dock which contains another post to attach the Pet Multi-Tool. It looks like the Single Accessory Storage Dock might attach to the main Floor Charger Stand but there were no instructions on how to attach it. Placing the vacuum on the Floor Charger Stand allows you to charge and empty the dustbin of the vacuum cleaner. It took about 5 hours for it to be fully charged. –Performance– I was extremely impressed with the performance of the Shark PowerDetect Clean & Empty Cordless Stick Vacuum. The suction power seemed to rival my corded vacuum cleaner but ran much quieter. I was amazed at the amount of dust it picked up from my carpets. The MultiFLEX Wand made it easy to reach and clean under my bed and other furniture. I managed to clean my living room and upstairs bedrooms with about a quarter of charge left. The PowerDetect feature seems to work really well. You can hear the suction power increase whenever it detects dirtier areas (such as under my bed which had a lot of dust) or whenever I was vacuuming near an edge. I was very impressed with this feature. You can switch modes (ECO, DETECT, or BOOST) by pressing the trigger button. I mostly stayed with using DETECT mode and occasionally switching to ECO mode if I wanted to lengthen battery life. At first, I thought the Clean & Auto Empty feature was somewhat of a gimmick because you don’t really get away with never having to empty a dustbin. You just need to do this much less frequently. However, during my experience actually using it, I am now in love with this feature. While you will eventually have to empty the Floor Charger Stand’s larger dustbin, you do this much less frequently than having to manually empty the vacuum cleaner’s smaller dustbin. Because of this feature, you typically won’t need to empty a dustbin while cleaning your entire house. And it’s really neat to see the vacuum cleaner’s dustbin automatically get emptied out into the Floor Charger Stand’s larger dustbin whenever you dock the vacuum cleaner. First you hear the Floor Charger empty out the vacuum cleaner’s smaller dustbin. Then the vacuum cleaner turns on for a little bit to try and push out any remaining dust. And finally, the Floor Charger Stand turns on again to finish the job. There is a switch on the Floor Charger Stand to enable Quiet Mode so that it doesn’t empty the dustbin and only charges whenever you dock the vacuum cleaner. Right now, I’m not sure why I would ever want to do this. –Battery Life– Battery life seems to be good. I was getting close to about 35 minutes when using a mix of ECO and Detect mode while vacuuming some very dusty carpet. I suspect using only ECO mode would get you closer to the advertised 70 minutes of charge. –Summary– Overall, I think the Shark PowerDetect Clean & Empty Cordless Stick Vacuum is an excellent cordless vacuum cleaner. Being cordless, it’s much more convenient to use than a corded vacuum cleaner. Its suction power is very impressive and rivals that of corded models. The MultiFLEX Wand allows you to easily reach and clean under furniture and other hard to reach places. I was also impressed with the flexibility of being able to convert the vacuum cleaner into a small handheld vacuum using the included accessories. Finally, I fell in love with the Clean & Auto Empty feature of this vacuum cleaner. While I initially thought this was somewhat of a gimmick, I now love the convenience of being able to vacuum my entire house without needing to empty the dustbin. Overall, I would recommend the Shark PowerDetect Clean & Empty Cordless Stick Vacuum to anyone looking for a new vacuum cleaner.
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Battery life, SuctionCons mentioned:Price
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
The Vacuum That Thinks for Itself
|Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I've tried out a bunch of vacuum cleaners over the years, and I've got to tell you, this Shark PowerDetect Clean & Empty Cordless Stick Vacuum is a real game-changer for household cleaning. Let me tell you why it’s earned a solid five stars from me. First Impressions and Setup From the moment you take it out of the box, you can tell this isn't just another stick vacuum. The build quality is seriously impressive—everything feels solid and well put together. What really grabbed my attention was the cleverly designed auto-empty base station, complete with spots for all the attachments. No more digging through closets to find that crevice tool! Setting up the vacuum was super easy. Everything clicks together so naturally, and the charging dock also serves as the auto-empty station. It's great to see a product where the designers clearly thought about the whole user experience, from setup to storage. Performance and Features The standout feature has to be the PowerDetect technology. When I tried it out on different floors, like hardwood and tile, the vacuum adjusted its suction power all on its own based on the surface and debris type. There was no need to manually switch settings—it just knew what to do! The suction power is seriously impressive, picking up everything from fine dust to larger debris. The auto-empty system is really slick, too. Once you're done cleaning, just dock it, and it empties itself into the base station. Say goodbye to messy dust bin emptying or clouds of dust! Plus, the base station has a good-sized capacity, so you can go through several cleaning sessions before needing to empty it. The Little Things That Matter The battery life lasts long enough for your usual cleaning sessions. The LED headlights are great for spotting debris in darker spots. Maneuvering around furniture and corners is a breeze, and it's quieter than many other options. Plus, its compact design makes storage super easy, and the attachments are actually useful and well-designed! Pros: - Intelligent surface detection and power adjustment - Convenient auto-empty base station with attachment storage - Excellent build quality - Strong suction performance - Easy maneuverability - Well-thought-out attachment system - User-friendly design and operation Cons: - Premium price point (though justified by features) - Base station requires some floor space - Initial setup takes a bit of time to get everything arranged Final Verdict If you're looking for a high-end cordless vacuum that takes the hassle out of cleaning, the Shark PowerDetect is absolutely worth considering. Its combination of intelligent power adjustment, convenient auto-empty features, and thoughtful design touches makes this vacuum stand out in a crowded market. While it's not the cheapest option available, the features and performance justify the investment. The auto-empty base station with integrated attachment storage is a particularly brilliant touch that shows Shark understands what matters to consumers. No more lost attachments or messy dust bin emptying – it's these quality-of-life improvements that make the difference between a good vacuum and a great one. Given my experience with primarily hardwood and tile floors, I can confidently give this vacuum five stars. Shark has clearly put significant thought into creating a product that not only cleans effectively but also makes the whole process as convenient as possible for the user.
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Auto empty, Weight
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Powerful lightweight vacuum with extra features!
|Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.This vacuum has a lot of cool features that I like. First, I like the central bin idea (the “auto-empty” dock), second, I like the flexible arm, third I like the adjustable power settings, fourth I like that it is lightweight, and fifth I like that it has lights on the vacuum head to illuminate the area being cleaned. The auto-empty dock is not necessarily game changing, but I like it a lot. When you are finished vacuuming, you just set the stem on the dock and then it sucks in the debris and does a little air blast or something to clean out the dirt collector on the vacuum. It’s pretty loud, but there is a “night mode” setting that will turn off the auto-empty when docked. That has already come in handy when needing to run the vacuum for something early in the morning and I don’t want to wake the dead. Second, they added a neat feature called “flex-wand” that really IS game changing. Basically, the wand has a hinge in the middle so you can bend it in half to get under low furniture and cabinets without banging up the wand on your nice furniture. It works great and is a one-click button to have it fold. Third, using the finger trigger under the handle, you can switch from reg, to eco to high power modes. Sometimes you need the extra boost (like when vacuuming dog hair from the car) but sometimes you need longer run times, so you’d keep it in reg or eco mode for most things. Fourth, it’s much more lightweight than my other stick vacuum AND it is either on or off – I don’t have to hold down the trigger the entire time I’m vacuuming. It’s a little thing but I like it better than a hold down trigger. Fifth, the lights on the large vacuum head are nice and bright and illuminate the area being vacuumed. You don’t always see the stray hair and dust bunnies unless there’s a light shining on it at a low angle so it’s helpful. It comes with a odor neutralizer cartridge, but I keep it set very low as I don’t like scents. It also includes an extra filter. I had to go online to figure out where this goes, but it is used in the main vacuum part. There is one already there that you need to periodically clean with a plain water rinse, nice to have a backup. Also, there are 2 tools and what I assume is a tool storage device. The crevice tool doubles as a dusting tool, which has been great for vacuuming baseboards. There is also a “pet brush” that looks like it would be best on fabric or upholstery. There is one place on the base unit to hold one accessory, and there is a weird stand I think to mount somewhere on the base unit to hold the second accessory, but I looked online for instructions on where this thing goes, and we are just guessing because it was not clear where to install it. Overall, a really good, lightweight vacuum that does its job well and has some useful extra features not found in any other vacuums I’ve owned.
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Battery life, Ease of use, Suction
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Great cordless stick vacuum for all surfaces
|Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.TL;DR - One of the best cordless stick vacuums I've used, even compared to other leading brands I've owned that cost more. The only thing keeping it from the 5th star is the lack of a smaller powered brush head for sofas and the difficulty in vacuuming on thick/heavy pile carpet, mostly due to the strong suction power. If I could give it 4.5 stars, I would. I've used the Shark PowerDetect Clean & Empty for about a week and vacuumed both carpet, tile and hardwood flooring. The power brush head does a great job of vacuuming up hair and other debris in both directions, and I find the lights on both sides of the brush head convenient. The battery lasts long enough for me to do a quick vacuum on high power for about 1500 square feet of floor area. The auto-empty function works very well and the new process where it empties the bin in two cycles works well to clear almost all of the hair and dust from the bin, although there still is a fine layer of dust left in the cup after. I appreciate the ease of use in emptying the collection bin in the base and it's nice not to have to purchase bags to refill. The design of the bin will make it easy to wash out with the garden hose outside when the time comes to clean it. Overall, this is a great cordless stick vacuum with some innovative features and design that makes quick work of fast cleanup tasks while having the battery stamina to power through a whole-house vacuum session.
I would recommend this to a friend Rated 1 out of 5 stars
Shark battery vacuum, did not last
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Brush roller burned up and melted, a lot of money and dod not last
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from SharkNinja Product Expert
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- Pros mentioned:Battery life, Suction
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Shark PowerDetect Vac
|Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I have had several Shark vacs as well as other vacs from the other major players. The latest from Shark specializes in the ability to detect dirt or ‘not clean”, dynamically. Call me skeptical but I really wanted to add a stick vac to my cleaning repertoire. I have always been jealous of my son and a few others who had these high-end competitors, mostly due to their flexibility and maneuverability of them. I liked how they get under furniture while also easily getting into and around areas that were more difficult with a corded vac. Enter the new Shark Stick Vac. Wow, this thing is impressive! Not only is it light and maneuverable but the dynamic capability to detect dirtier areas took a bit of getting used to but once you do, you can see that this vacuum can be detected when an area still has more to do. You start out and it will up the rpms of the motor for more suction as it “detects” dirt and dust. The lights on the head start out with a purplish glow while it is seeing more dirt/dust and as you vacuum over that area, the lights will turn white to indicate that it is clean now. It also does the same thing at the top of the handle. It is intuitive but also showed me how my rugs at the doors essentially were dirtier than I thought. I would have to go over those areas more times with it revving up until it turned white and the motor would go back to a normal sound. I will say that this can be a loud vacuum. Its noise is variable based on the amount of dirt/suction/speed of the motor as it is cleaning. That is really the only thing that I noted that that some people may see as a negative but compared to any other of the vacuums we have used, the difference is negligible. I think the only reason you notice is because it varies. If you are just doing hardwood floors each week for example, you most likely will hardly even notice it and it’s as quiet as any other vacuum we have tried. One of the most amazing features of this vacuum is that it can finally recognize corners and edges. I know, some of you are saying, what? What do you mean. Ok….so how many times are you vacuuming and you know that most normal floor junk will move and gravitate to the edges of the baseboards in rooms or most especially in corners. Well! They have the vacuum for you ! I have to admit that I was blown away when I moved the Shark Stick next to a baseboard that not only did the light on the side that was aligned to the baseboard light up ( and do the purple/white light) but it also greatly increased the suction on that side/corner of the vac! To ensure that everything on the edge and corner was caught! GENIOUS! I cannot tell you how many times when I was vacuuming with another vac that I was SO frustrated with it’s ability to get stuff on the edges of the baseboards. This vacuum solves that! Lastly, this has an automatic empty feature where you don’t have to touch it. You dock it after you finish, push the button and it sucks all the stuff down into a bag in the base, amazing! So far, I LOVE this Shark Stick Vac! It is my go to for quick and easy clean up. It says 70 min, I didn’t take it till it died but I got about 50 min with one section/bar left. I will try to double ck to make sure I get the full 70 min but I am loving this….i was able to get under a few things that have been neglected for months.
I would recommend this to a friend