Impressive auto suction adjustment Wand bends to reach under furniture Long battery life Great pickup on hard floor and carpet Optional auto-empty dock is useful

Not as maneuverable as a Dyson Long wand won't suit cramped spaces No option to use Eco mode on carpet Good price for the features

The Shark PowerDetect Cordless Stick Vacuum can sense everything from how much dirt is on the floor to whether it's on carpet, and adjust its cleaning accordingly. On test, these features all worked well and delivered a low-effort, effective clean when...

Cleans like whoa. Felt, foam, ; and ; HEPA filters. Self-emptying bin. Freestanding docking station. Automatic dirt detection. Lots of accessories, plus a deodorizer capsule. Affordable!

Display is a little oblique. Battery life not as long as advertised. Tube sometimes gets clogged.

Powerful suction, Handy Detect modes for easier cleaning, Reliable and consistent auto-emptying dock, MultiFlex Wand for reaching under furniture

Bulky dock, Inconsistent maneuvering on rugs and carpeting, Average battery life

The Shark Cordless PowerDetect Clean & Empty System IP3251 is an excellent upper midrange cordless vacuum with powerful suction. From hard floors to carpeting, it picks up almost all debris in its path, while its Detect modes make cleaning even more...

Effective on debris of all sizes Automatically detects floor type Adjusts settings based on dirt detection Flexing wand cleans under low-profile furniture Auto-emptying base

Top-heavy design More maintenance due to sensors Wand required for self-emptying

The Shark Cordless PowerDetect Clean & Empty Vacuum System is a powerful cleaning tool that’s designed to make your life easier. With high-tech dirt detection abilities and a self-emptying base, this cordless stick vacuum makes it incredibly convenient...