Shark PowerDetect Cordless Stick Vacuum vs Shark PowerDetect Speed Clean & Empty System
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Quick take: The Shark PowerDetect Cordless Stick Vacuum costs $50 less; the Shark PowerDetect Cordless Stick Vacuum runs longer per charge (70 vs 60 min).
| Spec | Shark PowerDetect Cordless Stick Vacuum | Shark PowerDetect Speed Clean & Empty System |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ~$450 | ~$500 |
| Type | Cordless Stick | Cordless Stick |
| Suction | — | — |
| Battery | 70 min | 60 min |
| Navigation | — | — |
| Filtration | HEPA | HEPA |
| Cordless | Yes | Yes |
| Bagged | No | No |
| Noise | — | — |
| Dustbin | 0.7 qt | 0.5 qt |
| Water tank | — | — |
| Self-empty dock | No | Yes |
| 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 | 16.02 x 10.24 x 45.67 in | — |
| Weight | 8.11 lbs | 14.2 lbs |
| Warranty | 5 years | 5 years |
Pros & cons
Shark PowerDetect Cordless Stick Vacuum
- ✓Rated 70 minutes in ECO mode
- ✓0.7 qt dust cup is the larger of Shark's two PowerDetect stick bins
- ✓HEPA filter on a dockless stick
- ✓5-year warranty, matching the rest of the PowerDetect stick line
- ✗8.11 lb is heavier than the 7.1 lb PowerDetect Speed
- ✗No self-emptying dock in this version
- ✗The 70-minute figure is an ECO-mode number; Shark gives no runtime for higher power settings
- ✗No air-watt or noise rating published
Shark PowerDetect Speed Clean & Empty System
- ✓Dock empties the dust cup without hand contact
- ✓Same 60-minute runtime as the standalone IA1241
- ✓HEPA filtration plus a 5-year warranty
- ✓Converts to a hand vac for stairs and upholstery
- ✓Nearest current replacement for the discontinued Detect Pro Auto-Empty System
- ✗$70 premium over the dockless IA1241
- ✗14.2 lb including the dock
- ✗No suction, noise or dock-size figure published, so measure the space before buying