Customer Ratings & Reviews

Shark makes amazing products. A little over 10 years ago I bought my first Shark vacuum because it was compared to that other big vacuum brand and half the price. Since taking that chance, I have been a Shark owner ever since. This Shark PowerDetect Cordless Stick Vacuum keeps carrying the the torch while adding useful features, but also introducing a flaw in design that I have not seen Shark make before. First off, the good. This Shark vacuum has an amazing battery life compared to other stick vacuums I have tested. I have vacuumed thoroughly my home twice on a single battery charge, which is AWESOME. With other vacuums I have tested, I would be able to make it around half way through cleaning and have to stop to charge. So battery life is two thumbs way way up. Mobility. This vacuum, for the most part, is a wizard. Hallways, tight corners, even UNDER furniture! This Shark Stick Vacuum has the ability to hinge about 2/3 up the vacuum which allows me to vacuum under my couch and most furniture with minimal effort. I did not notice any loss of suction or negative results while using the vacuum in its hinged configuration. Suction. This vacuum sucks. It really sucks. And in the case of a vacuum, that is the most important trait a vacuum can have. A good vacuum must suck! And the Shark passes with flying colors. Maintenance. Essentially, there is none. Shark advertises that hair will not get tangled up around the brushes as this vacuum is self cleaning. I have heard claims from vacuums before, including Shark, however this is the first vacuum that I have seen actually achieve this goal. Between the soft feel of the brushes to the teeth that clean the brushes, Shark continues its magic here. Now the flaws. First, this vacuum is tall. Its taller than others I have reviewed and almost has an awkward feel because of it. This height difference may be due to the new hinge feature, or maybe I am getting shorter. But as a shorter statured person, I felt that I had to angle the vacuum more to get the desired angle for comfort, and I did have to sacrifice some mobility to achieve this. Deal breaker? Definitely not. And if the user is in the upper 5 foot tall or taller range, I am sure this will be a non-issue. Second, the dust bin emptying method is atrocious. If the vacuum is standing up, the bin is hinged at the top and the bottom of bin tilts away from the vacuum. When you through gravity into the mix, as soon as you press the hinge release button, all of your dust and dirt you just spent all that time vacuuming up will spill all over the floor. In order to effectively empty the vacuum, you need to detach the vacuum handle from the stick, take it over to the trash, and empty it that way. Doable? Yes. But it is not convenient in the slightest. Shark, please rectify this flaw on future designs. Everything considered, this is a Great(ish) Shark vacuum. The technology and power definitely lead the way. Unfortunately, it seems it did come at the cost of some common sense. If this vacuum was to be perfect, I think it needs a stand with auto empty, or at least a modified bin empty process. If you love Shark as I do, I wouldn't let these flaws deter you from purchasing. However, I don't think this iteration will win over any fans of competing brands.

I hated the stick vac I had in my shop. I was pretty excited to get this one. Unboxing it, I was pleased to see its quality build. I, of course, charged it before use, though I was anxious to get started. I love the power detect mode. It detects the floor type and adjusts accordingly. Eco mode extends battery life. Boost maximizes the suction power. My shop has hardwood floors. There's a welcome rug at the entrance and an area rug in the back room. At the register, there's a thicker mat for helping with standing in one spot for long periods of time. This mat has a weird surface that isn't carpet. It acts like microfiber and attracts dirt like crazy. My previous vacuum could not remove the dirt from this mat at all. The boost mode works great on this mat! It was the only time I really needed to use the boost. Except for the dog bed I keep there for my doodle that comes to the shop. He doesn't shed much but there is hair on it. This helped to lift the hair up beautifully especially with the pet multi-tool. I used the bend to get under display tables, the glass jewelry counter and also the checkout counter. I have tennis elbow, so the bend caused pain in my elbow with extended use with it bent. In regular "straight" mode, I didn't have any issues. The "head" light helped to see in these places I was vacuuming under. My previous vacuum would push dirt around on the back stroke but this one sucks it all up in both directions! The charging of this vacuum, I did when I left for the night so I can't say how long it takes to charge, but it took several days of vacuuming to discharge. My previous vacuum would be used up in about 20 minutes. This is my favorite cordless vacuum to date! It absolutely beats out the last vacuum in the shop and is better than my favorite one in my home. I would absolutely recommend this vacuum to anyone.

I was excited to try this Shark PowerDetect Cordless Stick Vacuum with Powerful Suction and HEPA Filtration out because it seemed like it may be similar to an older Shark Stick Vacuum that I have owned for years but wasn't working as well anymore. In design it is extremely similar. It is lightweight and much easier to use both in a traditional sense as well as converted for use as a handheld (particularly for those times you need to vacuum out your car at home). The ability to fold down makes it super compact and easy to store away which is an absolute must after every use (it is top heavy and does not easily stay up on it's own when fully extended). The suction is outstanding in every mode I tested with the added perk of the color indicators letting you know when the areas you are vacuuming are truly clean (something that showed me how easy it is to misjudge how well you have vacuumed the unseen debris). I was a little disappointed that unlike the older similar model that I own this one ddi not come with 2 batteries and a charging dock but quickly realized that the much better battery life on this one makes up for it. The 2 accessories that came with it are pretty standard for every Shark I have owned and are extremely useful especially when using in my car or to help with cleaning shelves or tight spaces. As far as any cons...there aren't many that I came across. It is significantly louder than I expected especially when used at max. This isn't a huge deal but was a surprise. Again, the fact that it does not come with an extra battery or a charging dock is a slight con simply because the way you have to charge is a little awkward. This also isn't a huge deal but it would have been nice to have a charging dock for the battery at the price point. Overall this is a great option for a stick vacuum. It offers a good amount of versatility, great suction, and a more than adequate battery life per charge.

I am very happy with the Shark PowerDetect. Cleaning power is excellent on everyday debris and any type of dry spill. It’s baking season, and inevitably flour, sugar, etc., end up on the floor. The Shark PowerDetect makes cleanup a breeze without scattering bits and pieces. A feature I noticed almost immediately is the ability to vacuum effectively regardless of the direction the Shark PowerDetect is being pushed or pulled. Cleaning along baseboards is easy and effective from any angle, whether head-on or using the side of the vacuum head. The vacuum head has LED lighting both forward and aft, and the LEDs do a great job of exposing even the tiniest particles. The LED brightness varies automatically depending on lighting conditions. I still think it’s pretty cool to identify dust on the floor, pull the vacuum over it, and have the forward-facing LEDs illuminate the freshly vacuumed floor to confirm the dust is gone. I really appreciate the dedicated power button. The Shark PowerDetect is either on or off, and there is no need to hold a trigger to maintain power. There is a trigger, but its purpose is mode selection to choose between Eco, Detect, and Boost. I have left ours on Detect, and the Shark PowerDetect does a great job of identifying dirt and varying motor speed as needed for the optimum clean. If you’re ever not sure, information is clearly communicated via LED display to identify cleaning mode, battery level, and dirt detected. Not only does the Shark PowerDetect detect dirt, it also automatically detects floor type! It is equally at home on hard floors, area rugs, and carpeting. I’ll admit I did not read the manual – there seemed to be no need, given the intuitive assembly and informative Quick Start Guide – so I was surprised to learn that the brush roller automatically engages and disengages depending on the surface being cleaned. Very cool! Motor run time will vary depending on the selected cleaning mode. Documentation indicates a 70-minute run time in Eco mode. Set to the Detect mode, the Shark easily vacuumed our entire house and had battery to spare. Battery charging is rated at 6 hrs, and I can confirm that it indeed takes a while. Given the long run time, I don’t expect waiting for charge to complete will ever be an issue but, if you have the need, additional batteries can be acquired. I also like that the Quick Start Guide states that the battery can be left plugged in without harming battery life. Disposal of collected dirt and hair is super simple. Shark has improved the dust cup emptying experience to the point where it is hands free except pressing the dust cup release to open the receptacle and then clicking it closed when empty. The MultiFLEX pipe makes vacuuming under furniture the easiest I have ever experienced. No more down on my hands and knees trying to get at those dust bunnies! Alos, the Shark PowerDetect is easy to store in an upright position due to the MultiFLEX latch. The vacuum folds in half (imaging it’s touching its toes) and takes up minimum floor space. The box includes two attachments: a crevice tool and a pet multi-tool. Both are easy to use and simplify cleaning of furniture, stairs, car seats and floors, and raised surfaces. Great cleaning power in nearly any situation, long battery life and effortless emptying make the Shark PowerDetect easy to recommend. I love it.

I'll start with the best thing about this vacuum. The flexibility. This vacuum can be used in many ways. The middle of the stick can bend. This allows you to get under things. Beds, table, etc. It will save your back trouble lol. No need to lift up heavy furniture. It can reach under it. Personally, this is the best feature on the vacuum. Other features include detaching the vacuum from the stick and using one of the two attachments for furniture. I like to use it for my car. Plenty of room for junk. I have to admit, I don't feel like the suction is the strongest but it gets the job done. There are also bright lights to help you see what you're vacuuming. There's a boost button that turns up the suction to make sure you get everything. The LCD screen is great as well. Very easy to use. One of things I used to hate about vacuum cleaner is the inability to clean them good but this one makes self cleaning easy. Very simple to empty the bin. One push of the button over the trash and voila, empty. I'll end this review by letting you know what my second favorite feature is. The ability to store this in a small space. When you're finished vacuuming, this thing basically folds in half for easy storage. You can place it just about anywhere. Shark really did a good job with this one!

My favorite part of this vacuum is the "MultiFlex" feature that allows the arm to snap forward to better reach under furniture. I've had some expensive vacuums that don't have this feature and I have to back up really far and then lean down to get under couches and tables. This feature solves that and I wish every vacuum cleaner had it. The Shark Cordless PowerDetect is a great vacuum and really worked well on my house full of hard floors. It transitions seamlessly to large area rugs and I love the omni-directional cleaning capabilities as well as the dual brush for extra cleaning. The top detaches to empty the dust bucket and then the bucket removes entirely to access the filters or clean the dust container. One issue I encountered was the connections for all the pieces were tough to connect. Maybe this will get easier over time as the plastic wears down, but I really had to shove them together to get the satisfying click to ensure they didn't disconnect. I also thought the "detect" feature would be like the lights that shine on the floor to show you the dirt. Instead it is done on the display that you can see while vacuuming. There are down-lights on the vacuum head though that are bright enough to illuminate the area you're vacuuming. Just be sure to plug the battery in as soon as you get it. The first charge took several hours (which they warn you about in the quick start guide). It collapses nicely in half for storage when not in use and you can detach the battery entirely for more portable charging. I wish there was a wall mount charger option.