Shark PowerDetect Clean & Empty vs Miele Duoflex HX1
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Quick take: The Shark PowerDetect Clean & Empty runs longer per charge (70 vs 55 min).
| Spec | Shark PowerDetect Clean & Empty | Miele Duoflex HX1 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ~$549 | ~$549 |
| Type | Cordless Stick | Cordless Stick |
| Suction | Not disclosed | — |
| Battery | 70 min | 55 min |
| Navigation | — | — |
| Filtration | HEPA | — |
| Cordless | Yes | Yes |
| Bagged | No | No |
| Noise | — | 79 dB |
| Dustbin | — | 0.3 L |
| Water tank | — | — |
| Self-empty dock | No | No |
| Auto mop washing | No | No |
| Hot water washing | No | No |
| Obstacle avoidance | No | No |
| Carpet detection | No | No |
| Auto mop lifting | No | No |
| Multi-floor mapping | No | No |
| App control | No | No |
| Dimensions | — | 10.25 x 49.25 x 10.25 in |
| Weight | — | 7 lbs |
| Warranty | 5 years | — |
Pros & cons
Shark PowerDetect Clean & Empty
- ✓Auto-empty dock stores up to 45 days of debris and recharges after every clean
- ✓DuoClean Detect nozzle handles hard floor and carpet without swapping heads
- ✓Detects dirt, edges, and direction changes and boosts suction automatically
- ✓MultiFlex wand bends to clean under furniture and folds for compact storage
- ✓5-year warranty is the longest of any premium stick
- ✓Excellent tested pickup at a street price near $400
- ✗Shark publishes no suction figure for spec comparison
- ✗Battery life is average, and boost mode drains it quickly
- ✗Nozzle can get grabby and hard to push on thick rugs at high power
- ✗Dock is bulky compared with bag-based rivals
- ✗No app, screen, or particle counter at a price where rivals offer them
Miele Duoflex HX1
- ✓$300 cheaper than the Triflex HX3
- ✓Up to 55 minutes solo
- ✓Lighter than the HX3 at 7 lb
- ✓Miele's lowest-priced cordless stick
- ✗0.3 L bin is small
- ✗79 dB, louder than the HX3
- ✗Suction, warranty and runtime with the powered brush are not published