Shark PowerDetect Clean & Empty Cordless Vacuum Cleaner, DuoClean Detect, Reverse Clean, 2L Auto-Empty Base, Anti-Hair Wrap Plus, 70 Min Runtime, Lightweight, Pet & Multi-Surface Tools, Grey IP3251UKT

I have tried every Shark Cordless Vacuum Cleaner there is and was always underwhelmed by how lacking in suction power they were even on maximum (so always returned them) BUT this Shark Powerdetect Cordless with the Clean and Empty Station has truly blown me away. I truly believe that it could be a replacement for a corded upright. I love the detect features where by it changes the brushroll RPM automatically between carpets and hard floors (slower for hard floors faster for carpets) and also adjusts the suction power based on how much dirt it detects that it is picking up. It boosts suction to maximum when it detects it is up against an edge and also when there is a lot of dust and debris being picked up, returning to a lower suction level when it senses the surface is clean. This also works in the hand vacuum mode when using the attachments. It also has two other suction settings, maximum and eco which turns off all detection features. It has a flexible arm where the vacuum breaks in the middle to be used at a 90° angle to be able to get under low furniture. It seems very well built compared to other sharks and docks on the clean and empty station where it self empties into a larger dirt bin which can hold up to 45 days worth of dirt. I do believe this could be true for the average household but have found myself emptying once a week at present as we have just had new wool carpets fitted to the whole house so are still in the shedding phase. This vacuum pics up debris extremely well and also has a lot of agitation whereby it vibrates grit and dirt out of the carpet. It has a great selection of attachments, my favourite being the duster crevice tool. My only downside I have found so far to owning this vacuum is that the foam filters inside the handvac get dirty rather quickly and pass quite a lot of fine dust into the motor, so have found myself picking off large amounts of fluff and dust from the filter in between washes so definitely buy a spare set (I tend to use my upright that uses a bag to clean the foam filters regularly) Even with the filters covered in a thick layer of dust it doesn’t seem to loose any noticeable suction. However the filters inside the self empty docking station stay very clean and I doubt you will need to wash them as often as stated in the manual. Overall this is an excellent vacuum with tremendous power, brilliant design and holds a lot of dirt before needing to be emptied. It also comes with a 5 year guarantee so if anything goes wrong Shark will send you the part you need to fix the issue or replace the machine for you if not fixable. The battery life on this machine is great, I can do my whole 3 bed house on a full charge. Just a side note for anyone unsure - this machine now has the updated bin design. The old design just had a screen in the bin that as soon as it got covered in debris it would lose suction power until it was emptied into the docking station. This new bin design that has a “cyclone” which fixes that problem. I believe if you have the “old” bin design and contact Shark they will send you a new bin which fixes the problem.

I did not know I was living with so much dust! This vacuum is so powerful, I have been living in the dark with my budget vacuum and I splashed out on this Shark PowerDetect after researching for ages and omg it's surpassed my expectations!! Long hair: I have THE longest hair that falls out all the time. This vacuum has picked up so many and I've not even thought about untangling a tangle at all. Carpet: it might be the fact that the carpet is new but this vacuum has picked up so many fibres that I'm shocked every time and rolls over the carpet so easily. Attachments: the main one is great and stands up on the stand even if you've unconnected it. The crevice tool could be shorter which would make it easier to use and more effective but it's ok. The pet tool seems like a mini version of the main broom and there's another attachment, upholstery? Under furniture: bending is fairly simple and easy to go back to upright. It's a little hilariously difficult to control when bent but I'm getting used to it. Noise: having the Shark hairdryer, I'm used to the noise of the Shark motors, slightly disconcerting higher pitch than normal appliances. I'm not sure why that is but I think it's normal. Other: It's quite big. It probably doesn't need to be that big and because I don't have a cupboard to put it in, it is now a feature in the kitchen. For that reason, the purple isn't my favourite. It could be a chicer colour or something subtle that goes with everything. I also haven't found an alternative accessory stand that isn't taking up floor space. The scent cartridge is a nice little extra. And I charged it once and not needed to recharge it for ages. I don't like keeping batteries plugged in and charging for fire safety reasons so this is perfect. Works so well, easy to use and powerful. My floors are going to be so clean.

I have used a few cordless vacuums over the years and this Shark PowerDetect Clean and Empty has been the best so far. The suction power is excellent and the PowerDetect feature really does adjust automatically depending on the floor type. You can feel it increase on carpets and it picks up far more than I expected, even after using my old vacuum the day before. The DuoClean head works well moving between hard floors and carpet without needing to switch anything. The Anti Hair Wrap Plus is also genuinely effective. I have pets and usually spend ages cutting hair off the brush roll, but this keeps it surprisingly clean. The biggest upgrade for me is the auto empty base. You finish vacuuming, dock it, and it empties itself into the 2L base without creating dust clouds. It makes the whole process much easier and keeps the airflow strong because the handheld part never gets clogged. The base unit is a bit larger than I expected but absolutely worth it for the convenience. Battery life has been solid. I get around an hour on a normal mixed floor clean and the battery charges fairly quickly. The vacuum itself is lightweight and easy to move around, especially on stairs. The pet tool is powerful and great for sofas and the car. Overall, this is a brilliant cordless vacuum with great performance and genuinely useful features rather than gimmicks. The auto empty base alone makes it worth choosing over other models. Highly recommended.