Shark PowerDetect Upright Vacuum

Aesthetic design & finish
changed the color of the material to make it look more flawless and cleaner
Automatic suction adjustment (dirt sensing)
it has the detection system
Cleaning performance on carpet
incredible suction power it's literally picking up the carpet fibers off of the rug
Cleaning performance on hard floors
picks it up very easilyjust able to pick up everything and it's also easy to dump everything else
Convertible handheld design
once you press the button it doesn't just relock into place so if you just press it once you could just then release it and it'll just come out very easily
Hair-wrap prevention / anti-tangle tech
hair when it does get tangled it's not going to stick
LED headlights brightness / usefulness
there are LED lights
Odor control / carbon-filter effectiveness
area where you're going to be inserting your odor neutralizer
Status indicators & maintenance alerts
it'll change color so you have the white it's going to turn white if it's cleaning and it's going to turn red purple if it has the cleaning boost
Upholstery tool performance
tried and true classic it does work very well

Just Okay

Dust-bin capacity
the dust cup looks bigger but that's because when you remove it it's going to be a little bit smaller in the center
Jet Dual Brush design
the brush roll shape in terms of how the Silicon brushes are going to be shaped towards the actual funnel is going to be different

Complete Shark PowerDetect Review: Is It Better?

What We Loved

Airflow (CFM)
Recorded 101 CFM at the hose, leading its class.
Allergen-containment seal
Anti-Allergen Complete Seal trapped 99.99 % of dust in fog tests.
Attachment variety & compatibility
Ships with three versatile tools; suction-powered pet brush spins effectively.
Automatic suction adjustment (dirt sensing)
Floor Detect sensor automatically optimized suction and brush speed.
Brush-roll agitation strength
DuoClean rollers provided strong agitation for deep cleaning.
Cleaning performance on carpet
Picked up all debris and hair on carpets nearly perfectly.
Cleaning performance on hard floors
Achieved perfect pickup on hard floors with the DuoClean roller.
Convertible handheld design
Powered Lift-Away mode functions like a stick vac for above-floor cleaning.
Directional airflow channeling
Direction Detect routed airflow based on push direction and worked well overall.
Dirt-detection sensor accuracy (robotic)
Dirt Detect boosted suction on dirty spots; helpful but less critical on a corded vacuum.
Edge-cleaning effectiveness
Edge Detect sensors boosted side suction near walls for impressive edge pickup.
Hair-wrap prevention / anti-tangle tech
Active hair-removal system prevented hair tangling completely.
LED headlights brightness / usefulness
Bright LEDs illuminated debris path clearly.
Maneuverability & swivel steering
Light handle and responsive swivel offset some of the heft.
Odor control / carbon-filter effectiveness
Odor-Neutralizer cartridge emitted a pleasant scent while vacuuming.
Pet-hair pickup efficiency
Front roller and hair-removal system excelled at pet and human hair.
Suction power (air watts)
Power metrics significantly above average, providing ample suction.
Under-furniture clearance
Lift-Away mode made reaching under furniture easy.

Just Okay

Crevice‑cleaning effectiveness
Slightly lower crevice pickup than the Shark Stratos due to airflow channel changes.
Price
Flagship pricing around $449; premium but competitive for its features.
Weight
At 17.5 lbs, around 2 lbs heavier than average—can feel tiring.

Shark PowerDetect Upright Vacuum REVIEW - Our New Top Pick!

What We Loved

Airflow (CFM)
significantly above average airflow at the head and hose
Allergen-containment seal
anti-allergen complete seal trapped 99.99% of dust in fog test
Attachment variety & compatibility
comes with versatile dual-purpose tools and a strong suction-powered brush
Automatic suction adjustment (dirt sensing)
floor detect automatically adjusts suction to floor type
Cleaning performance on carpet
extremely good at picking up debris on carpets
Cleaning performance on hard floors
perfect debris pickup on hard floors
Crevice‑cleaning effectiveness
crevice pickup test slightly lower than previous flagship
Directional airflow channeling
channels airflow to the correct side depending on direction
Edge-cleaning effectiveness
edge cleaning was far more impressive than expected
Hair-wrap prevention / anti-tangle tech
active hair removal system largely prevents hair tangles
Large-debris pick-up
picked up everything from fine to extra-large debris nearly perfectly
Maneuverability & swivel steering
pull-forward effect in stick mode can feel tiring on thin rugs
Odor control / carbon-filter effectiveness
odor-neutralizing cartridge releases fresh scent while vacuuming
Pet-hair pickup efficiency
front roller is a magnet for pet and human hair
Stair-cleaning convenience
powered lift-away mode makes cleaning stairs and hard-to-reach spots easy
Suction power (air watts)
more than enough suction power for any use case
Value-for-money
similar price to previous model, but adds many new features