Shark PowerDetect Speed Clean & Empty System vs Riccar R65 Cordless Stick Vacuum
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Quick take: The Shark PowerDetect Speed Clean & Empty System runs longer per charge (60 vs 40 min).
| Spec | Shark PowerDetect Speed Clean & Empty System | Riccar R65 Cordless Stick Vacuum |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ~$500 | ~$500 |
| Type | Cordless Stick | Cordless Stick |
| Suction | — | Not disclosed |
| Battery | 60 min | 40 min |
| Navigation | — | — |
| Filtration | HEPA | HEPA |
| Cordless | Yes | Yes |
| Bagged | No | No |
| Noise | — | — |
| Dustbin | 0.5 qt | — |
| Water tank | — | — |
| Self-empty dock | Yes | 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 | — | — |
| Weight | 14.2 lbs | — |
| Warranty | 5 years | 2 years |
Pros & cons
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
Riccar R65 Cordless Stick Vacuum
- ✓Infrared dust sensor adjusts suction to how dirty the floor is
- ✓HEPA media filtration
- ✓Headlight on the floor head
- ✓Up to 40 minutes of runtime
- ✓2-year warranty on the vacuum
- ✗$499.99, more than Shark's PowerDetect sticks, which carry 5-year warranties
- ✗Battery warranty is only 1 year
- ✗Suction, bin capacity, weight and noise are not published