Shark - PowerDetect Cordless Stick Vacuum (IP1251)

If you want something easy to use, I’d say check out how the Shark PowerDetect Cordless Stick Vacuum adjusts suction automatically. It senses floor type, which saves battery and effort when you go from tile to rug.

I have an older version of the [Shark Duo cordless](https://www.sharkninja.com/shark-powerdetect-cordless-stick-vacuum/IP1251.html) and it is outstanding for both carpet and hard floors. I've had it at least 5-6 years now. The Duo brush system requires cleaning fairly regularly but outside of that, awesome cordless vacuum.

I'd go for the dual head, but I didn't want the auto empty canister because I didn't have a good place to keep it.

I have no idea how the brush roll does on hard floors by itself. I would do some research on that. I bought a refurbished powerdetect with the duo head on Ebay for $180, and I am verry happy with it. I really don't know how much the soft roll helps on hard floors, but I didn't want the auto empty because I don't have a good place for it.

It really depends on the price you can get each one for. I just picked up a refurbished PowerDetect cordless for $180 with a 2 year warranty. I also picked up a Narwal s20 recently as well. Combined, these two items are half the price of the V15s.

Out of those two, I'd go with the Shark Powerdetect. I just got one and I like it so far. Spare parts can be found for Shark vacuums, and prices drop for the replacement parts the longer the vacuum has been on the market. I don't have any flex in the hinge either. The hinge makes the vacuum fold up really small for easy storage, and it makes it really easy to vacuum under things. The other vacuum seems to be a generic brand so who knows how easily you will get support for it or if you can buy replacement parts when needed.

Also folds up nice and small for easy storage.

I have the base PowerDetect (without the self empty), and I like it. It folds up nice and small so storing it is easy. I recommend it as well.

I have a Shark PowerDetect and like it for the most part. I just wish the accessories were better, but the cleaning power of the duo clean head is good.

Yep, terrible. Lasted a year and was utterly useless in the end. Replaced with a Shark Power Detect and going well so far, but that battery goes flat too quickly so I need to get another to alternate

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

Avoid Shark Power detect at all cost - it does a terrible job on the carpets, not easy to move & keeps getting stuck, tried even with the eco mode, it will not work on carpets, called the customer service & the answer i got was that my carpets were not compatible with the vacuum & they can not do anything about it, so now it sits in the garage (500+$ junk)

My mom uses the Shark Power Detect Stick Vacuum because it is light and easy to push. The flexible wand helps her clean under the bed without bending down, which she appreciates.

the first time I vacuumed with the shark powerdetect after my dog tracked sand in from the park, I literally heard it kick up on the gritty sections. Didn’t touch any buttons. So now whenever anyone asks me what I think is a top cordless vacuum, this one tops the list

Ive used my shark maybe 5 times... There's a magnet for self empty... gets stuck open by metal bits. There seems to be a clog behind the rollers... EVERYTIME I use it. This was supposed to be easier because it weighed less. I'm very disappointed.

Wir haben sowohl einen Dyson V8 als auch den Shark Power Detect und ich muss sagen: Ich würde mich jederzeit wieder für den Shark entscheiden. Die Saugleistung ist top, der Staubbehälter entleert sich automatisch, und dank des flexiblen Saugrohrs kommt man mühelos unter Möbel. Besonders praktisch finde ich die zusätzliche Bürste, an der sich keine Haare mehr verheddern, für mich ein absoluter Gamechanger!