Shark PowerDetect vs Shark Clean & Empty
Based on tests by Tom's Guide (Oct 2024). How we score
Depends. Buy the Shark PowerDetect.
From 1 tester: Tom's Guide
From 1 tester: Tom's Guide
Amazon prices as of Sep 30, 2:51 AM EDT (details)
What the testers found
Tom's Guide rated it 4 out of 5, the same as the PowerDetect: "a great performer" that is "notably lighter to handle than the majority of stick vacuums I've tested," easy to carry up stairs one-handed, and it self-empties like the PowerDetect. On a week-dirty carpet it lifted ingrained hair, and none wrapped around the brushroll. The downsides: it's "rather noisy" (78 dB in Boost), it has a small onboard bin and 40-minute runtime, it can't stand on its own, and it lacks the PowerDetect's bending wand and edge sensing. Tom's Guide calls it the pick "if all you need is a lightweight cordless vacuum that offers a powerful, efficient clean, and self-empties."
Specs side by side
| Spec | Shark PowerDetect | Shark Clean & Empty |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $429.95 | $299.95 |
| Cost per year | — | — |
| Warranty | — | — |
| Style | Cordless stick; converts to handheld; wand bends to reach under furniture | Cordless stick; converts to handheld; power button; no bending wand |
| Base | Auto-empty charging dock, 2 L bin (Tom's Guide) | Auto-empty charging dock with quiet mode (Tom's Guide) |
| Floorhead | DuoClean Detect, two brushrolls; senses dirt, floor type and room edges | Self-cleaning silicone-fin brushroll with LED headlights; adjusts suction to floor type and dirt |
| Runtime | Up to 70 min in Eco (manufacturer); TechRadar measured 67 min in Eco and 14 min in Boost | Up to 40 min in Eco (manufacturer) |
| Weight | 8 lb with wand and floorhead (TechRadar) | — |
| Noise | — | 78 dB in Boost (Tom's Guide) |
Sources: Tom's Guide: Shark Clean & Empty Cordless Stick Vacuum review (Oct. 6, 2024)
