Customer Ratings & Reviews

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.

This vacuum is super powerful. So far, I have not seen hair collect on it like other vacuums I have owned. When I first opened it, I saw that it had 2 brush rollers. Both spin when on. One is V shaped which I assume helps to not capture hair. I like that if you can take the middle section out and use the handle with just the brush part. This can be handy if you have stairs. It does also come with a smaller brush piece if you prefer to use that, which makes it great to use on furniture, and in your car. It also is not that loud so you can vacuum at night and not wake everyone up. Why 4 stars from me though. My first gripe is that it only came with 1 battery. Not only that, but they seem to change the battery, so my other shark vacuum battery does not fit. Which my other vacuum is not even that old. The cord is not that long so if you forget to charge it, you will have to charge it prior to using. I would love to see these come with a decent long cord that you can use while vacuuming. This also does not have a base to place in. It does fold down and self stands, but I found myself forgetting to charge this because of that. I would have liked to have a base to place this in that then charges the vacuum, (would be nice to also empty it). Would have liked to have seen 2 batteries and a base that you could put at least 1 battery in to charge, this way you could easily just swap out the battery. Lastly though, this can feel a bit heavy as you use it. But, overall, a great vacuum. Does a great job picking up dirt.

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!

I really like this vacuum. The suction isnt the best but overall works well. The storage container is probably the best part.