Shark PowerDetect ThermaCharged
A good fit for pet owners in smaller homes who want a heated mop wash and dry; its short measured range makes it a poor choice for big floor plans.
Amazon $649.99$649.99
The Shark PowerDetect ThermaCharged is the better robot vacuum overall, rated 4.2 to 4.1. The Shark PowerDetect ThermaCharged leads on value. The Ecovacs Deebot X12S OmniCyclone wins on mopping and navigation. The Shark PowerDetect ThermaCharged costs $450 less ($649.99 vs $1,099.99).
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Ecovacs Deebot X12S OmniCyclone
ECOVACS’ top roller-mop robot for mixed-floor homes that want a bagless dock and dry rugs; the same robot is cheaper with the bagged X12S Pro Omni dock.
Amazon $1,099.99$1,099.99
Which should you buy?
- Choose the Shark PowerDetect ThermaCharged for value ($650 vs $1,100).
- Choose the Ecovacs Deebot X12S OmniCyclone for mopping (Roller, lifts 15 mm, extends to edges vs Vibrating pad, leaves its mop at the dock for carpet, extends to edges) and navigation (LiDAR + camera vs LiDAR + 3D light).
Scores side by side
Each factor is scored 0-100 against the same fixed reference points for every self-cleaning dock robot vacuum; a clear win is highlighted. How we rank explains each one.
| Factor weight | Shark PowerDetect ThermaCharged | Ecovacs Deebot X12S OmniCyclone |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 4.2/5 | 4.1/5 |
| Cleaning 30% | 73 measured 89% of sand from carpet, 95% of pet hair, some hair tangled (0.4) | 69 not yet tested; estimated from 11 tested Ecovacs robots and the median of the 80 tested robots |
| Value 25% | 62 $650 | 30 $1,100 |
| Dock 20% | 100 Self-empties the bin, washes the mop, hot-water mop wash, hot-air mop drying | 100 Self-empties the bin, washes the mop, hot-water mop wash, hot-air mop drying, doses detergent |
| Navigation 15% | 85 LiDAR + 3D light | 100 LiDAR + camera |
| Mopping 10% | 62 Vibrating pad, leaves its mop at the dock for carpet, extends to edges | 95 Roller, lifts 15 mm, extends to edges |
Independent tests
Shark PowerDetect ThermaCharged
| Tested by | Carpet deep clean | Pet hair | Hair tangle (0 = none) | Area per charge | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vacuum Wars | 89% | 95% | 0.4 | 649 sq ft | Embedded sand in medium-pile carpet; flattened 2.5 in pet hair on carpet, two runs; 7 in hair tangle on hard floor (0 = none wrapped). |
Ecovacs Deebot X12S OmniCyclone
No independent test published yet.
Specifications
| Shark PowerDetect ThermaCharged | Ecovacs Deebot X12S OmniCyclone | |
|---|---|---|
| Vacuum | ||
| Main brush | - | single brush (ZeroTangle 4.0, anti-tangle main and side brushes) |
| Dustbin | 380 mL | - |
| Extending side brush | - | Yes |
| Mopping | ||
| Mop | Vibrating pad, leaves its mop at the dock for carpet, extends to edges | Roller, lifts 15 mm, extends to edges |
| Mop lift | - | 15 mm |
| Leaves mop at dock | Yes | No |
| Extending mop | Yes | Yes |
| Dock | ||
| Dock | Washes mop + empties | Washes mop + empties |
| Self-empties | Yes | Yes |
| Washes mop | Yes | Yes |
| Hot-water wash | Yes | Yes |
| Hot-air drying | Yes | Yes |
| Detergent dosing | - | Yes |
| Navigation & app | ||
| Navigation | LiDAR + 3D light | LiDAR + camera |
| Obstacle avoidance | 3D sensor with AI object detection | AI camera object recognition (AIVI 3D 4.0) |
| Climbs thresholds | 18 mm | 25 mm |
| Matter | No | - |
| Voice assistants | Alexa, Google Assistant | YIKO |
| Build | ||
| Height | - | 3.9 in (98 mm) |
| Retracting LiDAR | - | No |
| Run time | Up to 3 h | - |
| Warranty | 2 years | 1 year |
| Released | 2025-10 | 2026-09 |