Shark PowerDetect Cordless Stick Vacuum vs Shark PowerDetect Speed Cordless Stick Vacuum

Quick take: The Shark PowerDetect Speed Cordless Stick Vacuum costs $20 less; the Shark PowerDetect Cordless Stick Vacuum runs longer per charge (70 vs 60 min).

SpecShark PowerDetect Cordless Stick VacuumShark PowerDetect Speed Cordless Stick Vacuum
Price~$450~$430
TypeCordless StickCordless Stick
Suction——
Battery70 min60 min
Navigation——
FiltrationHEPAHEPA
CordlessYesYes
BaggedNoNo
Noise——
Dustbin0.7 qt0.5 qt
Water tank——
Self-empty dockNoNo
Auto mop washingNoNo
Hot water washingNoNo
Obstacle avoidanceNoNo
Carpet detectionNoNo
Auto mop liftingNoNo
Multi-floor mappingNoNo
App controlNoNo
Dimensions16.02 x 10.24 x 45.67 in13.78 x 10.24 x 44.09 in
Weight8.11 lbs7.1 lbs
Warranty5 years5 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 Cordless Stick Vacuum

  • ✓7.1 lb with the wand, and 3.5 lb when used as a hand vac
  • ✓60-minute rated runtime
  • ✓HEPA filtration
  • ✓5-year warranty
  • ✓Replaces the retired Stratos Cordless in Shark's lineup
  • ✗0.5 qt dust cup is smaller than the 0.7 qt cup on the PowerDetect IP1251
  • ✗No self-emptying at this price; that requires the $499.99 IA3241
  • ✗No air-watt suction or noise rating published