PowerDetect Clean & Empty Cordless (IP3251)

We have two (technically one is ours and one is my mum's who we currently live with) one is a Samsung jet with a clean station (can't remember which as it's an older model) and one is [this Shark one ](https://sharkclean.com.au/products/shark-cordless-powerdetect-clean-empty-system-ip3251?srsltid=AfmBOor2GKVpfBWyZObqCR8fdINjiZe7TQ-SVUBC-hdTFoUOJc0kGF_u) and hands down I prefer the shark, when we move back out we'll likely replace our Samsung with a shark one as well.

Currently I have the Power Detect with the self emptying bin. I think it may be more than the price tag you’re looking for but it’s done me really good so far.

I’ve got it and I know this sub hates shark but honestly I love it, idk if you’re looking at the self emptying one but if you are it’s amazing and makes it always ready to go, empty bin and charged but I’m also impressed with the battery and power. Most of the time I use it in the auto mode but sometimes I use it all in boost and it still lasts and gets everything out the carpet. I can usually do my whole house on one charge and that’s enough for me. Weird quirk about it and I’m not sure if its the tool or a weird configuration with the power modes but using the “pet tool” on the stairs makes it drain power really quick, like 40% for 14 stairs. The only other thing is that it requires a bit more maintenance than usual but that’s just rinsing the filters, in my opinion I say that’s fine, literally just rinse it and let it dry a day I know I’m horrible at explaining stuff but for a 2 story house with a mix of hard flooring and carpet it works just fine and safe to say it is very convenient to not lug around a heavy unit with a cable that gets in the way

People seem to really like Shark Detect C&E. They're on sale now; it's what I ordered. I know this sub is Sebo or bust, but I think a Shark would fit your needs. We had a poor experience with a budget level Dyson so I'm staying away as a replacement.

The new shark power detect is awesome with the auto empty base but a bit out of your price range. If you want a really cheap one as a secondary I’d recommend smoture (vacuum wars tested it and it actually looks pretty great for the price) and you could get a $199 upright shark from Costco while staying in your price range. Costco is great because sharks aren’t very repairable so being able to return 2 years later is great if you have a membership. Having an upright and a cordless is the way to go, deep clean every week or two with the upright then use the cordless for daily pick ups

I recently bought a Shark Cordless PowerDetect Clean & Empty System. I was sceptical of stick vacuums but been impressed with this one so far. It's actually gross how much extra dog hair and who knows what else its pulled from my carpets after initially vacuuming with my old trusty VAX pet hair corded vacuum.

Do not do that vacuum!! I got one had it for a week and returned it.

Vacuum wars does not test for durability, longevity, ease of maintainence, or availability of replacement parts. Frankly I wouldn't waste your money on either of those models. The shark has a total of 6 filters you have to clean monthly. 3 in the vac, 3 in the "self empty" base. It's a ton of maintainence. And it still won't perform well enough to be your main deep cleaning vac. If you want a stick vac for quick cleaning, something like a dyson v8 is a cheaper and better choice. And lower maintainence. Plus you can actually get replacement parts for the dyson. As for the robot option, I'd probably go ask the robot vac sub. Personally I'd avoid anything ecovacs and look at roborock or eufy. And even then, be prepared for your investment to possibly only last 5 years or so. I think nearly everyone on this sub would strongly advise that you have a proper, good corded vacuum for deeper cleaning and consider cordless and robotic models as accessories for daily upkeep.