Shark PowerDetect Upright Vacuum

Pros

• 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.
• Hard Floor — Fine Dust Pickup ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 2 reviews 5.0
  On hard floors the PowerDetect picks up fine dust extremely well, delivering nearly perfect results on light debris while clearing deeper gritty residue in just a few passes.
• Convertible handheld design ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 5.0
• 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.
• Hair‑Wrap / Tangle Resistance ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 3 reviews 5.0
  Its self-cleaning brushroll and active hair removal system resist hair wrap even when tackling heavy pet shedding, greatly reducing the need to cut away tangles after each cleaning session.
• Hard Floor — Large Debris Intake ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 4 reviews 5.0
  Shark’s dual-brushroll head scoops up large debris like rice and litter on hard floors without snowplowing, making the PowerDetect particularly effective for big crumbs and gritty messes.
• Filtration / Dust Containment ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 3 reviews 4.9
  The Anti-Allergen Complete Seal and HEPA filtration system keep fine dust and allergens contained, supporting cleaner exhaust air during heavy-duty cleaning.
• Pet-Ready Features ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 4.9
  Strong pickup on pet hair across surfaces and an effective self-cleaning brushroll with odor control features make the PowerDetect well suited for homes with shedding animals.
• Suction & Airflow ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 4 reviews 4.8
  The PowerDetect Upright delivers extremely strong suction on both carpets and hard floors, often needing no more than a couple of passes to clear fine debris, large particles and embedded pet hair.
• Emptying & Mess Control ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 4.8
  The PowerDetect’s dustbin is easy to empty even when packed with dog hair, helping keep maintenance quick despite its strong pet-hair pickup.
• 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.
• Versatility ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 4.7
  Multiple modes including upright, Lift-Away and Powered Lift-Away, combined with a flexible tool set, give the PowerDetect strong versatility for whole-home cleaning on floors and above-floor areas.
• Carpet — Medium-Pile Pickup ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 4 reviews 4.7
  On medium-pile rugs the PowerDetect delivers near perfect pickup in lab tests, pulling hidden debris and pet hair while only slightly trailing the older Stratos in deep clean scores.
• Edge & Baseboard Cleaning (Hard Floors) ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 2 reviews 4.7
  Edge detect sensors boost suction along walls so the PowerDetect cleans baseboards and edges more thoroughly than many uprights.
• Ease of use ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 2 reviews 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.
• Bin & Bag ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 4.5
• Headlight & LED lights ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 4.5
• Noise level ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 4.5
• 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 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 2 reviews 4.4
  Floor, edge, direction and dirt detect features automatically adjust suction and brush behavior, making the PowerDetect one of the most feature rich uprights for hands-off optimization.
• Under-Furniture Pickup ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 2 reviews 4.4
  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.
• Accessories & Tools ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 3 reviews 4.3
  Its three piece attachment set, including dual purpose brushes and a suction powered power brush, adds versatile above floor and detail cleaning options.
• Odor control ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 4 reviews 4.2
  Built-in odor-neutralizing tech with an adjustable cartridge helps reduce smells from pet hair and debris, making the PowerDetect more pleasant to use in homes with animals.
• Maneuverability & Handling ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 4 reviews 3.7
  Lift-Away mode improves access under low furniture and around obstacles, though the vacuum’s overall weight and a forward-pulling feel in powered Lift-Away keep it from feeling as nimble as lighter uprights or sticks.
• Price & Value ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 3 reviews 3.7
  As a flagship upright the PowerDetect is priced at a premium but delivers top tier cleaning power and features that help justify the cost for demanding users.