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

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Shark PowerDetect 2-in-1 Robot Vacuum and Mop with NeverTouch Pro Base
~$770
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Quick take: The Shark PowerDetect 2-in-1 Robot Vacuum and Mop with NeverTouch Pro Base costs $10 less.
| Spec | Shark PowerDetect 2-in-1 Robot Vacuum and Mop with NeverTouch Pro Base | Shark Navigator 2-in-1 Robot Vacuum and Mop |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ~$770 | ~$780 |
| Type | Robot Vacuum & Mop | Robot Vacuum & Mop |
| Suction | Not disclosed | — |
| Battery | 120 min | 120 min |
| Navigation | LiDAR | LiDAR |
| Filtration | Anti-Allergen Seal (99.97% at 0.3 microns) | — |
| Cordless | Yes | Yes |
| Bagged | — | — |
| Noise | — | — |
| Dustbin | 284 ml | 0.2 qt |
| Water tank | — | — |
| Self-empty dock | Yes | Yes |
| Auto mop washing | Yes | No |
| Hot water washing | No | No |
| Obstacle avoidance | Yes | No |
| Carpet detection | Yes | Yes |
| Auto mop lifting | Yes | No |
| Multi-floor mapping | Yes | No |
| App control | Yes | Yes |
| Dimensions | — | — |
| Weight | — | — |
| Warranty | 1 year | 1 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