Shark PowerDetect Self-Empty vs Shark PowerDetect ThermaCharged

Last updated: November 1, 2026

The Shark PowerDetect ThermaCharged rates 4.2 among self-cleaning dock robot vacuums; the Shark PowerDetect Self-Empty rates 3.8 among vacuum only ones. The Shark PowerDetect Self-Empty costs $50 less ($549.99 vs $599.99).

Shark PowerDetect Self-Empty vs Shark PowerDetect ThermaCharged

Prices were last checked November 1, 2026 and are subject to change; the price and availability shown by the retailer at the time of purchase apply.

Scores side by side

These two sit in different type classes (self-cleaning dock and vacuum only), 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 weightShark PowerDetect ThermaChargedShark PowerDetect Self-Empty
Overall rating4.2/53.8/5
Cleaning 30%73 measured 89% of sand from carpet, 95% of pet hair, some hair tangled (0.4)68 not yet tested; estimated from 4 tested Shark robots and the median of the 70 tested robots
Value 25%67 $60022 $550
Dock 20%100 Self-empties the bin, washes the mop, hot-water mop wash, hot-air mop drying100 Self-empties the bin
Navigation 15%85 LiDAR + 3D light85 LiDAR + 3D light
Mopping 10%62 Vibrating pad, leaves its mop at the dock for carpet, extends to edgesNot scored

Independent tests

Shark PowerDetect ThermaCharged

Tested byCarpet deep cleanPet hairHair tangle (0 = none)Area per chargeConditions
Vacuum Wars89%95%0.4649 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).

Shark PowerDetect Self-Empty

No independent test published yet.

Specifications

Shark PowerDetect ThermaChargedShark PowerDetect Self-Empty
Vacuum
Dustbin380 mL189 mL
Mopping
MopVibrating pad, leaves its mop at the dock for carpet, extends to edgesNone
Leaves mop at dockYes-
Extending mopYes-
Dock
DockWashes mop + emptiesSelf-empty
Self-emptiesYesYes
Washes mopYes-
Hot-water washYes-
Hot-air dryingYes-
Navigation & app
NavigationLiDAR + 3D lightLiDAR + 3D light
Obstacle avoidance3D sensor with AI object detection3D object detection
Climbs thresholds18 mm-
MatterNo-
Voice assistantsAlexa, Google Assistant-
Build
Run timeUp to 3 h-
Warranty2 years1 year
Released2025-10-

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