Shark PowerDetect Upright Vacuum

Pros

• Hair‑Wrap / Tangle Resistance ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 3 reviews 5.0
• Hair Pickup — Carpets ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 2 reviews 5.0
  On carpets the PowerDetect’s strong suction and dual brushroll head pull pet and human hair up effectively, keeping rugs looking clean with minimal passes and benefiting from an active hair removal system that keeps the roller clear.
• Hair Pickup — Hard Floors ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 2 reviews 5.0
  On hard floors the PowerDetect picks up pet and human hair thoroughly, with the front roller acting like a magnet that leaves very little behind even in tougher hair pickup tests.
• Overall opinion ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 5.0
  Overall, reviewers consider the PowerDetect their new favorite upright, praising its blend of powerful cleaning, useful features and strong value despite some trade-offs in weight and price.
• Hard Floor — Large Debris Intake ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 3 reviews 4.9
  On hard floors its dual-roller head scoops up large debris like rice, cereal and gritty crumbs without snowplowing, giving it a clear edge over simpler single-brush uprights that tend to push big particles around.
• Hard Floor — Fine Dust Pickup ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 2 reviews 4.9
  Fine dust pickup on bare floors is excellent, with the soft front roller and strong suction removing powdery messes and sticky particles in one or two passes and leaving surfaces looking nearly spotless.
• Filtration / Dust Containment ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 3 reviews 4.8
  The Anti-Allergen Complete Seal and HEPA filtration system keep fine dust and allergens contained inside the vacuum, supporting cleaner exhaust during heavy-duty cleaning.
• Innovation compared to competitors ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 4.8
  Reviews highlight the PowerDetect as one of the most feature rich uprights, with new detect technologies that meaningfully differentiate it from typical uprights and earlier Shark models.
• Suction & Airflow ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 4 reviews 4.8
• Pet-Ready Features ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 2 reviews 4.7
  Strong pickup on pet hair across surfaces and an effective tool set make the PowerDetect well suited for homes with shedding animals that need frequent deep cleaning.
• Edge & Baseboard Cleaning (Hard Floors) ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 2 reviews 4.7
• Versatility ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 2 reviews 4.6
  Between upright and Lift-Away modes, dual brush rolls and a solid tool set, the PowerDetect adapts well to whole-home cleaning on carpets, bare floors and above-floor areas.
• Carpet — Medium-Pile Pickup ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 3 reviews 4.6
  On medium-pile rugs the PowerDetect pulls embedded debris and even lifts carpet fibers visibly, often matching or beating other uprights and improving on the already strong performance of the older Stratos.
• Aesthetic design & finish ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 4.5
• Ease of use ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 4.5
  Automated detect features reduce the need to change settings manually, and the Lift-Away design with one touch wand release makes everyday cleaning tasks feel straightforward and convenient.
• Emptying & Mess Control ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 4.5
• Headlight & LED lights ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 4.5
• Under-Furniture Pickup ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 4.5
  Lift-Away design lets users slide the PowerDetect’s head under lower sofas and tables than many full-size uprights can reach while attached to their full body.
• Upholstery / Above-Floor Pickup ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 4.5
  In Lift-Away mode the canister and hose can be carried for above-floor work, letting users clean cobwebs, upholstery and other elevated surfaces efficiently with the included tools.
• AI, Smart & App / Automation ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 4 reviews 4.5
• Odor control ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 3 reviews 4.3
• Accessories & Tools ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 3 reviews 4.2
• Noise level ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 4.0
• Maneuverability & Handling ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 3 reviews 3.7
• Price & Value ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 2 reviews 3.5