Shark PowerDetect ThermaCharged
A good fit for pet owners in smaller homes who want a heated mop wash and dry; its short measured range makes it a poor choice for big floor plans.
Amazon $649.99$649.99
The Shark PowerDetect ThermaCharged is the better robot vacuum overall, rated 4.2 to 3.9. The Shark PowerDetect ThermaCharged leads on mopping and navigation. The Shark Stratos 2-in-1 wins on value. The Shark Stratos 2-in-1 costs $150 less ($499.99 vs $649.99).
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Shark Stratos 2-in-1
For hard-floor homes that want a hands-off mop-washing dock from Shark without paying for the PowerDetect models’ sensors.
Amazon $499.99$499.99
Which should you buy?
- Choose the Shark PowerDetect ThermaCharged 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).
- Choose the Shark Stratos 2-in-1 for value ($500 vs $650).
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 ThermaCharged | Shark Stratos 2-in-1 |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 4.2/5 | 3.9/5 |
| Cleaning 30% | 73 measured 89% of sand from carpet, 95% of pet hair, some hair tangled (0.4) | 70 not yet tested; estimated from 5 tested Shark robots and the median of the 80 tested robots |
| Value 25% | 62 $650 | 78 $500 |
| Dock 20% | 100 Self-empties the bin, washes the mop, hot-water mop wash, hot-air mop drying | 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 ThermaCharged
| Tested by | Carpet deep clean | Pet hair | Hair tangle (0 = none) | Area per charge | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vacuum Wars | 89% | 95% | 0.4 | 649 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 ThermaCharged | Shark Stratos 2-in-1 | |
|---|---|---|
| Vacuum | ||
| Main brush | - | self-cleaning anti-tangle brushroll |
| Dustbin | 380 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 | Yes | No |
| Hot-air drying | Yes | No |
| Navigation & app | ||
| Navigation | LiDAR + 3D light | LiDAR |
| Obstacle avoidance | 3D sensor with AI object detection | LiDAR-based object detection |
| Climbs thresholds | 18 mm | - |
| Matter | No | - |
| Voice assistants | Alexa, Google Assistant | Alexa, Google Assistant |
| Build | ||
| Run time | Up to 3 h | - |
| Warranty | 2 years | 1 year |
| Released | 2025-10 | 2025-12 |