Shark PowerDetect 2-in-1 Robot Vacuum and Mop with NeverTouch Pro Base vs Shark Navigator 2-in-1 Robot Vacuum and Mop

Quick take: The Shark PowerDetect 2-in-1 Robot Vacuum and Mop with NeverTouch Pro Base costs $10 less.

SpecShark PowerDetect 2-in-1 Robot Vacuum and Mop with NeverTouch Pro BaseShark Navigator 2-in-1 Robot Vacuum and Mop
Price~$770~$780
TypeRobot Vacuum & MopRobot Vacuum & Mop
SuctionNot disclosed—
Battery120 min120 min
NavigationLiDARLiDAR
FiltrationAnti-Allergen Seal (99.97% at 0.3 microns)—
CordlessYesYes
Bagged——
Noise——
Dustbin284 ml0.2 qt
Water tank——
Self-empty dockYesYes
Auto mop washingYesNo
Hot water washingNoNo
Obstacle avoidanceYesNo
Carpet detectionYesYes
Auto mop liftingYesNo
Multi-floor mappingYesNo
App controlYesYes
Dimensions——
Weight——
Warranty1 year1 year

Pros & cons

Shark PowerDetect 2-in-1 Robot Vacuum and Mop with NeverTouch Pro Base

  • ✓NeverTouch Pro base empties the bin and washes/dries the mop pad automatically for up to 60 days
  • ✓360-degree LiDAR plus a 3D sensor for mapping and obstacle detection
  • ✓Floor Detect automatically lifts the mop pad and avoids carpet while mopping
  • ✓Up to 2 hours of runtime in dry vacuum mode on hard floors
  • ✓Precision Grid Mapping supports multi-floor homes
  • ✓Full app control with scheduling, no-go zones, and voice assistant support
  • ✓Several hundred dollars cheaper than the ThermaCharged NeverTouch Pro tier
  • ✗Shark's own published customer rating on this model sits in the low-3s out of 5 — read current reviews before buying
  • ✗No heated sanitizing wash, unlike the pricier ThermaCharged NeverTouch Pro already in this catalog
  • ✗Only a 1-year standard warranty (2 years on parts)
  • ✗No published suction figure to compare against competitors
  • ✗Shark does not publish independent robot-only weight/dimensions separate from the base station, so both are left unlisted here rather than guessed

Shark Navigator 2-in-1 Robot Vacuum and Mop

  • ✓360° LiDAR with row-by-row SmartPath Max cleaning patterns
  • ✓Bagless self-empty base holds up to 60 days of debris, so there are no bags to buy
  • ✓Rated 120 minutes of runtime per charge
  • ✓Steers around carpets and rugs automatically while mopping
  • ✓No-go zones set in the SharkClean app
  • ✗The mop pad does not lift, so rugs are skipped rather than vacuumed on combined runs
  • ✗The base does not wash or dry the mop pad
  • ✗Small 0.2 qt (about 190 ml) onboard dustbin
  • ✗1-year warranty, extended to 2 years on parts only
  • ✗No suction figure, only a comparison claim, and no weight, dimensions or obstacle-avoidance claim