For carpet and pet homes that want Shark’s PowerDetect cleaning features in a vacuum-only robot for about $400.
Amazon $399.99The Shark PowerDetect Self-Empty is the better robot vacuum overall, rated 4.0 to 3.6. The Shark PowerDetect Self-Empty leads on navigation. The Shark PowerDetect Self-Empty costs $39.96 less ($399.99 vs $439.95).
A no-frills LiDAR vacuum with a bagless self-empty base for people who don’t need mopping and want to stay under $500.
Amazon $439.95Prices were last checked October 27, 2026 and are subject to change; the price and availability shown by the retailer at the time of purchase apply.
Which should you buy?
- Choose the Shark PowerDetect Self-Empty for navigation (LiDAR + 3D light vs LiDAR).
Scores side by side
Each factor is scored 0-100 against the same fixed reference points for every vacuum only robot vacuum; a clear win is highlighted. How we rank explains each one.
| Factor weight | Shark PowerDetect Self-Empty | Shark Navigator Self-Empty |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 4.0/5 | 3.6/5 |
| Cleaning 33% | 68 not yet tested; estimated from 4 tested Shark robots and the median of the 70 tested robots | 49 measured 82% of sand from carpet, 85% of pet hair, some hair tangled (0.5) |
| Value 28% | 41 $400 | 36 $440 |
| Dock 22% | 100 Self-empties the bin | 100 Self-empties the bin |
| Navigation 17% | 85 LiDAR + 3D light | 65 LiDAR |
Independent tests
Shark PowerDetect Self-Empty
No independent test published yet.
Shark Navigator Self-Empty
| Tested by | Carpet deep clean | Pet hair | Hair tangle (0 = none) | Area per charge | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vacuum Wars | 82% | 85% | 0.5 | 938 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). |
Specifications
| Shark PowerDetect Self-Empty | Shark Navigator Self-Empty | |
|---|---|---|
| Vacuum | ||
| Main brush | - | self-cleaning brushroll |
| Dustbin | 189 mL | 190 mL |
| Mopping | ||
| Mop | None | None |
| Dock | ||
| Dock | Self-empty | Self-empty |
| Self-empties | Yes | Yes |
| Navigation & app | ||
| Navigation | LiDAR + 3D light | LiDAR |
| Obstacle avoidance | 3D object detection | Detects and avoids objects (sensor type not given) |
| Matter | - | No |
| Build | ||
| Warranty | 1 year | 1 year |
| Released | - | 2025-05 |
