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Shark® PowerDetect™ Clean & Empty Cordless Stick Vacuum & Auto-Empty
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Feb 9, 2026
Reviewer name: Beccas
3 out of 5 stars
3 out of 5 stars review

Stick with the corded versions

I bought this six months ago and find its not worth the money. I had a shark vertex corded vaccum before which has great suction but I needed something lighter for the stairs. I knew a battery operated vaccum would have less function than a corded but its too significant of a difference. It won't suck up dirt along the baseboards. It cant pick up cereal. It only moves one direction in carpet, otherwise it gets stuck. If there is anything the paper or ither item the size of a penny or bigger it will clog the machine. Its claim of dust free is only true when connecting the vaccum to the stand, but once you have to empty the stand (about monthly) dust still flies around. When it bends flat I can get under the dressers and bed but it doesn't fit under couch. It does have good swivel on tile floor and its nice that it stays charged in the stand and its nice not messing with a cord making it easier for kids to use on tile floors.

Review from sharkninja.com
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reply from SharkNinja

Hi Beccas, Thank you for sharing your experience with us. We are sorry to hear that the Cordless PowerDetect has not met your expectations, especially compared to your previous corded model. Reliable suction and easy maneuverability are important, and it sounds like this unit has not worked the way you need it to. We understand how important it is to have a product that performs well, and it is clear that this has caused more frustration than convenience. We would like the opportunity to look into this further and see how we can help. To ensure this matter is resolved promptly, we recommend contacting our team through our official support page, where a representative will be able to assist you directly. You may also consult our self-help guide, which provides detailed troubleshooting steps. All relevant links are provided below for your convenience. Support: https://support.sharkclean.com Self-help guides:https://support.sharkninja.com/article/IP3000-Series-Shark-POWERDETECT-Cordless-Vacuum-Troubleshooting-Guide-ca Kind regards, Shark Clean

Jan 27, 2026
Reviewer name: Not a Fan Also
1 out of 5 stars
1 out of 5 stars review

Sucks. And not like a vacuum should.

Constantly clogs with pet hair and stops running until I clear it. Hair wrapped around the barrel badly. Anything small vacuumed up and it stops until I clear it. Suction isn’t even comparable to other vacuums I’ve had. Only redeeming feature is emptying itself but that doesn’t make up for its lack of power. Two thumbs down.

Review from sharkninja.com
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reply from SharkNinja

Hi there, Thank you for taking the time to leave your feedback. We’re truly sorry to hear about the repeated clogging, hair wrapping, and performance issues you’ve experienced. We understand how frustrating and disappointing it can be when a vacuum frequently stops working as expected, especially in a home with pets. This is certainly not the experience we want for our customers, and we appreciate you sharing these concerns. To help address the issues you’ve described, we recommend reviewing our troubleshooting guide, which includes steps to help reduce clogging, improve suction performance, and maintain the brush roll and airflow: https://support.sharkninja.com/article/IP3000-Series-Shark-POWERDETECT-Cordless-Vacuum-Troubleshooting-Guide-ca If the issue isn’t resolved after following the troubleshooting steps, the guide will direct you to our customer service team so we can assist you further and look into additional support options. Kind regards, Shark Home US

Feb 9, 2026
Reviewer name: Fisher17
1 out of 5 stars
1 out of 5 stars review

Save your money & frustration, buy something else!

I have had this now for 2 months. The vacuum is useless for my house. It assembles easily. I love the feature to clean under furniture. It is light and easy to push. It cannot handle hair on bare floors. It pushes it around and gets clogged multiple times even in a small room which requires taking the thing apart constantly. The AI setting is awful, just a constant slow down/power up/slow down/power up. Ecomode does not have enough suction. Power boost drains the battery before I have half a room vacuumed. Save your money if you have pet hair! You will spend more time unclogging it and your floor still won't be clean.

Review from sharkninja.com
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reply from SharkNinja

Hi there, Thank you for taking the time to share this feedback on your Cordless PowerDetect. We're really sorry to hear that your experience with the vacuum has been so frustrating, especially with the clogging issues and the performance on bare floors. We know how disappointing it can be when a product does not meet your needs, and we'd like to help make this right. We kindly recommend contacting our team through our official support page, where a representative will be able to assist you directly. You may also consult our self‑help guide, which provides detailed troubleshooting steps on the issues you're experiencing. Thank you again for bringing this to our attention, we're here to help however we can. All applicable links are provided below. Self-Help Guide: https://support.sharkninja.com/article/IP3000-Series-Shark-POWERDETECT-Cordless-Vacuum-Troubleshooting-Guide-ca Contact Page: https://support.sharkninja.com/contact-us Kind regards, Shark Clean

Nov 1, 2025
Reviewer name: Jburnin
3 out of 5 stars
3 out of 5 stars review

Eh

I bought this vacuum a week ago. The battery life is awful! I didn’t even make it through my 2 bedroom apartment. All hardwood floors. Granted I have a dog and a cat. But even 3/4 charged the second time. It still didn’t finish the job. It vacuums well but battery is awful!!!

Review from sharkninja.com
Helpful?5TJYZ519B5YE19974510657
reply from SharkNinja

Hello, Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. We're so sorry to hear that you aren't happy with the battery life, and we're eager to look into this for you. We will absolutely share your feedback with the relevant teams for review. If you need any help with your product, please don't hesitate to reach out to our team by phone at 1-855-427-5127. Kind regards, Shark Clean

Oct 25, 2024
Reviewer name: James
2 out of 5 stars
2 out of 5 stars review

Verified Purchase

Powerful and convenient. Clogs too easily.

To keep this review short, I'll just say that the number of features this vacuum has is very impressive. The problem is that the dust bin is rather small and easily clogs the intake filter for the motor if the vacuum head is lifted upwards to dust items above your shoulders for example. This causes the vacuum to stall and has happened a few times within the first week of ownership. The raw performance of the vacuum seems pretty great and it has pulled up fine sand and dust that our older vacuum had left behind. But considering the price point of this vacuum and the inconveniences that the filters are already causing i'm just going to wind up purchasing a dyson with the frequent holliday sales they've been having. I really wanted to like this shark. The auto empty function works fantastic. I just cant see this unit holding up in the long term - especially when I cannot even buy replacement filters at the time of writing.

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Jan 20, 2025
Reviewer name: Anonymous
5 out of 5 stars
5 out of 5 stars review

Verified Purchase

Well worth the money.

I was hesitant getting this vacuum due to it’s price, but so far, it has not disappointed. The smart detect mode is great for all edging and maneuvering between carpet and hard floors. It is seamless. The extra surge of power for dirtier spots really gives a sense of a thorough clean. Eco mode is a lot quieter, best used if you need a quick spot clean. I absolutely love that I can turn on quiet mode on the charge stand so it doesn’t always evacuate the canister whenever it is put back. The only thing I have a hard time with is the weight of it. It can tire a hand out. Otherwise, great battery life, excellent cleaning modes, and the fact it can get underneath low profile furniture takes the cake. I would definitely recommend it and buy it again. After the first use, my floor felt and looked cleaner than before.

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Nov 14, 2025
Reviewer name: Sharksucks23
1 out of 5 stars
1 out of 5 stars review

Don’t bother, it’s a complete waste of money.

This is the worst vacuum I have used in my lifetime. If you have a pet that sheds, it is absolutely not for you. I have had this vacuum for 3 months and the main attachment is not working at all. Pet hair clumps under the intake rendering it completely ineffective. Shark used to be a great value, now it is just a cheap piece of junk.

Review from sharkninja.com
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reply from SharkNinja

Hello there, Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. We’re truly sorry to hear about your experience with the vacuum and the challenges with pet hair. That’s not the experience we want for our customers. We’d like to review this further and see how we can help. We kindly invite you to reach out to our team via phone at 1-855-427-51271 for further assistance. Our hours of operation are Monday to Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. ET, and Saturday from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. ET. Kind Regards, Shark Clean

Jan 31, 2025
Reviewer name: Kimberley
5 out of 5 stars
5 out of 5 stars review

Verified Purchase

Highly recommend

10/10 recommend. I’ve owned a Shark vacuum before this one and it was nice and worked very well so I knew I wanted to stick with a Shark. However, this one is the king of vacuums to me. The only flaw I’ve noticed is if you put it in boost mode, the battery doesn’t last long. But, other than that this vacuum is awesome!

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Dec 23, 2025
Reviewer name: I dont own a broom
4 out of 5 stars
4 out of 5 stars review

99%

Almost 100% perfection. I thought shark had finally perfected their vacuum. The only wish I have is that when I try and vacuum my couch on a vertical and the head clicks into place it tunes the head brush function off so I can’t vertically vacuum the base or sides of my cocuh

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Dec 11, 2025
Reviewer name: Sak8713
1 out of 5 stars
1 out of 5 stars review

After reading reviews. Decided NOT to purchase!!!!

I LOVE Shark!!! I really wanted this vacuum!!! I have the step down from this. It only sucks going forward. When this came out I was so excited that it sucks both forward and backward. My corded Shark I had since 2016!!!! And it finally pooped out this summer. I recently had major back surgery so needed light light light. I have dogs and cats so try and vacuum every other day. After reading reviews I’m not going to purchase this vacuum. :( AND it’s on sale too!!! :’( Hoping a newer one will come out fixing all the issues!!!

Review from sharkninja.com
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reply from SharkNinja

Hello, Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. We're so sorry to hear that the Shark Cordless PowerDetect™ isn’t the right fit for you. We will absolutely share the feedback you’ve provided with the relevant teams for consideration on future products. We hope you’ll give our products another try in the future. Kind regards, Shark Clean US