Shark Power Detect Robot Vacuum
Verdict
The Shark Power Detect Robot Vacuum offers outstanding cleaning performance on both carpets and hard floors, backed by strong suction, excellent crevice pickup, and a convenient bagless auto-empty base. Its innovative detect features and odor control make it especially appealing in busy, pet-friendly homes, and it is one of the best carpet-focused robots in its price range. However, weak app software and modest battery life mean it is best for buyers who prioritize raw cleaning power over smart features and long single-run coverage or mopping.
Pros
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Carpet — Medium-Pile Pickup ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 5.0Excellent medium-pile carpet results with above-average deep-cleaning of embedded debris.
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Crevice / Groove Pickup (Hard Floors) ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 5.0Top-tier crevice performance with strong groove pickup on hard floors.
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Hard Floor — Fine Dust Pickup ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 5.0Consistently removes fine dust on hard floors, aided by automatic brush roll adjustments for surface type.
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Hard Floor — Large Debris Intake ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 5.0Handles large debris on hard floors well, with edge air blasts helping guide particles into the path.
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Suction & Airflow ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 5.0Airflow and suction are notably strong, boosted by Dirt Detect for dirty areas to maintain excellent pickup across debris sizes.
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Edge & Baseboard Cleaning (Hard Floors) ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 4.5Edge cleaning is enhanced by targeted air blasts that move debris from edges into the intake path.
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Emptying & Mess Control ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 4.5Bagless auto-empty base holds up to about two months of debris and reduces mess when emptying.
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Filtration / Dust Containment ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 4.5HEPA anti-allergen seal keeps dust contained and improves overall filtration.
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Innovation compared to competitors ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 4.5Unique detect systems for dirt, floor type, and edges provide features not commonly found on similarly priced robot vacuums.
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Odor control ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 4.5Odor neutralizer in the base helps minimize smells around the dock area.
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Overall opinion ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 4.0Outstanding pickup performance but held back by weak app features, shorter runtime, and lack of mopping.
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Price & Value ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 4.0Delivers strong cleaning performance for the price despite software and battery trade-offs.
Cons
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Map & Path Efficiency (Robot Vacuums) ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 3.0Maps quickly but overall coverage and path efficiency are slightly below average.
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Obstacle Avoidance (Robot) ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 3.0Obstacle avoidance works only part of the time, performing below top-tier models though acceptable for the price range.
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Battery & Charging ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 2.0Battery capacity is small and drains quickly on medium power, relying on recharge and resume for larger areas.
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AI, Smart & App / Automation ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 1.5App is limited and buggy, lacking room-level scheduling, live progress, and obstacle behavior controls.
