Shark PowerDetect Self-Empty
#1 in Vacuum onlyFull review
For carpet and pet homes that want Sharkâs PowerDetect cleaning features in a vacuum-only robot for about $400.
Amazon $299.99$299.99
The Shark PowerDetect Self-Empty rates 4.2 among vacuum only robot vacuums; the Shark PowerDetect NeverTouch Pro rates 3.9 among self-cleaning dock ones. The Shark PowerDetect Self-Empty costs $500 less ($299.99 vs $799.99).
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Shark PowerDetect NeverTouch Pro
Fine for smaller homes with mostly hard floors and carpet that needs a deep clean, but the newer ThermaCharged adds heated washing and better pet hair pickup for less money at Shark.
Amazon $799.99$799.99
Scores side by side
These two sit in different type classes (vacuum only and self-cleaning dock), and each is scored against the reference points for its own class, so a rating says how well each does among its own type peers. How we rank explains each factor.
| Factor weight | Shark PowerDetect Self-Empty | Shark PowerDetect NeverTouch Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 4.2/5 | 3.9/5 |
| Cleaning 33% | 70 not yet tested; estimated from 5 tested Shark robots and the median of the 80 tested robots | 73 measured 90% of sand from carpet, 83.2% of pet hair, some hair tangled (0.3) |
| Value 28% | 59 $300 | 50 $800 |
| Dock 22% | 100 Self-empties the bin | 76 Self-empties the bin, washes the mop |
| Navigation 17% | 85 LiDAR + 3D light | 85 LiDAR + 3D light |
| Mopping 10% | Not scored | 62 Vibrating pad, leaves its mop at the dock for carpet, extends to edges |
Independent tests
Shark PowerDetect Self-Empty
No independent test published yet.
Shark PowerDetect NeverTouch Pro
| Tested by | Carpet deep clean | Pet hair | Hair tangle (0 = none) | Area per charge | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vacuum Wars | 90% | 83.2% | 0.3 | 698 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 PowerDetect NeverTouch Pro | |
|---|---|---|
| Vacuum | ||
| Dustbin | 189 mL | 284 mL |
| Mopping | ||
| Mop | None | Vibrating pad, leaves its mop at the dock for carpet, extends to edges |
| Leaves mop at dock | - | Yes |
| Extending mop | - | Yes |
| Dock | ||
| Dock | Self-empty | Washes mop + empties |
| Self-empties | Yes | Yes |
| Washes mop | - | Yes |
| Hot-water wash | - | No |
| Hot-air drying | - | No |
| Navigation & app | ||
| Navigation | LiDAR + 3D light | LiDAR + 3D light |
| Obstacle avoidance | 3D object detection | 3D sensor obstacle detection |
| Matter | - | No |
| Voice assistants | - | Alexa, Google Assistant |
| Build | ||
| Run time | - | Up to 2 h |
| Warranty | 1 year | 3 years |
| Released | - | 2024-09 |