Shark PowerDetect Self-Empty vs Shark Stratos 2-in-1

Last updated: November 1, 2026

The Shark PowerDetect Self-Empty rates 3.8 among vacuum only robot vacuums; the Shark Stratos 2-in-1 rates 3.6 among self-cleaning dock ones. The Shark PowerDetect Self-Empty costs $250 less ($549.99 vs $799.99).

Shark PowerDetect Self-Empty vs Shark Stratos 2-in-1

Prices were last checked November 2, 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 (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 weightShark PowerDetect Self-EmptyShark Stratos 2-in-1
Overall rating3.8/53.6/5
Cleaning 33%68 not yet tested; estimated from 4 tested Shark robots and the median of the 70 tested robots68 not yet tested; estimated from 4 tested Shark robots and the median of the 70 tested robots
Value 28%22 $55050 $800
Dock 22%100 Self-empties the bin76 Self-empties the bin, washes the mop
Navigation 17%85 LiDAR + 3D light65 LiDAR
Mopping 10%Not scored32 Vibrating pad

Specifications

Shark PowerDetect Self-EmptyShark Stratos 2-in-1
Vacuum
Main brush-self-cleaning anti-tangle brushroll
Dustbin189 mL-
Mopping
MopNoneVibrating pad
Dock
DockSelf-emptyWashes mop + empties
Self-emptiesYesYes
Washes mop-Yes
Hot-water wash-No
Hot-air drying-No
Navigation & app
NavigationLiDAR + 3D lightLiDAR
Obstacle avoidance3D object detectionLiDAR-based object detection
Voice assistants-Alexa, Google Assistant
Build
Warranty1 year1 year
Released-2025-12

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