Shark Navigator Self-Empty vs Shark PowerDetect Self-Empty

Last updated: October 26, 2026

The 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).

Shark Navigator Self-Empty vs Shark PowerDetect Self-Empty

Prices 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?

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 weightShark PowerDetect Self-EmptyShark Navigator Self-Empty
Overall rating4.0/53.6/5
Cleaning 33%68 not yet tested; estimated from 4 tested Shark robots and the median of the 70 tested robots49 measured 82% of sand from carpet, 85% of pet hair, some hair tangled (0.5)
Value 28%41 $40036 $440
Dock 22%100 Self-empties the bin100 Self-empties the bin
Navigation 17%85 LiDAR + 3D light65 LiDAR

Independent tests

Shark PowerDetect Self-Empty

No independent test published yet.

Shark Navigator Self-Empty

Tested byCarpet deep cleanPet hairHair tangle (0 = none)Area per chargeConditions
Vacuum Wars82%85%0.5938 sq ftEmbedded 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-EmptyShark Navigator Self-Empty
Vacuum
Main brush-self-cleaning brushroll
Dustbin189 mL190 mL
Mopping
MopNoneNone
Dock
DockSelf-emptySelf-empty
Self-emptiesYesYes
Navigation & app
NavigationLiDAR + 3D lightLiDAR
Obstacle avoidance3D object detectionDetects and avoids objects (sensor type not given)
Matter-No
Build
Warranty1 year1 year
Released-2025-05

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