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 $769.99$769.99
The Shark PowerDetect NeverTouch Pro is the better robot vacuum overall, rated 3.9 to 3.6. The Shark PowerDetect NeverTouch Pro leads on mopping and navigation. The Shark PowerDetect NeverTouch Pro costs $30 less ($769.99 vs $799.99).
Shark Stratos 2-in-1
#100 in Self-cleaning dockFull review
For hard-floor homes that want a hands-off mop-washing dock from Shark without paying for the PowerDetect models’ sensors.
Amazon $799.99$799.99
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?
- Choose the Shark PowerDetect NeverTouch Pro for mopping (Vibrating pad, leaves its mop at the dock for carpet, extends to edges vs Vibrating pad) and navigation (LiDAR + 3D light vs LiDAR).
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 NeverTouch Pro | Shark Stratos 2-in-1 |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.9/5 | 3.6/5 |
| Cleaning 30% | 73 measured 90% of sand from carpet, 83.2% of pet hair, some hair tangled (0.3) | 68 not yet tested; estimated from 4 tested Shark robots and the median of the 70 tested robots |
| Value 25% | 52 $770 | 50 $800 |
| Dock 20% | 76 Self-empties the bin, washes the mop | 76 Self-empties the bin, washes the mop |
| Navigation 15% | 85 LiDAR + 3D light | 65 LiDAR |
| Mopping 10% | 62 Vibrating pad, leaves its mop at the dock for carpet, extends to edges | 32 Vibrating pad |
Independent tests
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). |
Shark Stratos 2-in-1
No independent test published yet.
Specifications
| Shark PowerDetect NeverTouch Pro | Shark Stratos 2-in-1 | |
|---|---|---|
| Vacuum | ||
| Main brush | - | self-cleaning anti-tangle brushroll |
| Dustbin | 284 mL | - |
| Mopping | ||
| Mop | Vibrating pad, leaves its mop at the dock for carpet, extends to edges | Vibrating pad |
| Leaves mop at dock | Yes | - |
| Extending mop | Yes | - |
| Dock | ||
| Dock | Washes mop + empties | Washes mop + empties |
| Self-empties | Yes | Yes |
| Washes mop | Yes | Yes |
| Hot-water wash | No | No |
| Hot-air drying | No | No |
| Navigation & app | ||
| Navigation | LiDAR + 3D light | LiDAR |
| Obstacle avoidance | 3D sensor obstacle detection | LiDAR-based object detection |
| Matter | No | - |
| Voice assistants | Alexa, Google Assistant | Alexa, Google Assistant |
| Build | ||
| Run time | Up to 2 h | - |
| Warranty | 3 years | 1 year |
| Released | 2024-09 | 2025-12 |