Shark - PowerDetect Upright Vacuum with DuoClean Detect Technology, Self-Cleaning Brushroll, and XL Dustcup - Eggplant

This is a great vacuum-- my second Shark. I have both cats and dogs so it gets a workout and is doing great so far. It is an upgrade from my last Shark and I'm very pleased.

Exceeds my expectation. If youre like me and you hate cutting out hair and fur from the rolls, get this vacuum.

I love Shark vacuums! When my old Shark vaccum died I really didnt want to spend the money on a new one, but then I remembered my old one was over 6 years old. When I got this vacuum home I instantly tried it out and it is amazing! I love the smart sense features and can go from hardwood, to vinyl, to carpet, all without having to change anything! The tangle free roller is perfect since I have two doggos! Plus the side suction and light when you're up next to a wall is a nice feature and the generous size dust collector bin is perfect! I can vacuum my whole house without having to stop and empty it! Super pleased with my purchase!!

Works as expected. It seems to be a quality vacuum. It would be nice if it had enough storage for all the attachments on it though.

The Shark POWERDETECT vacuum is an incredibly good vacuum. In college I had a job as an appliance and vacuum salesperson back when a certain cyclonic brand was a few years into their rise in the US market. Shark has always made "good enough" vacuums, and I have reviewed a few very good ones during my time as a Tech Insider Network member. There have always been compromises, though never enough to say they don't make a good product. With this POWERDETECT vacuum, Shark has massively improved their feature set and fit and finish, for the first time rivaling the ultra premium brands in my opinion. This thing feels way beyond the vacuums that claim to never lose suction. It's really smart. #Unboxing and first impressions# The Shark POWERDETECT arrived well protect in a cardboard outer and inner box. The packing materials were mostly cardboard, and held up well to shipping without any damage to the box or vacuum inside. There are some plastic bags around the components so the packing materials are not entirely cardboard and paper, but it's far better than styrofoam. Setup was an absolute breeze. No screws, just plug everything together and you're off. I did not even need to refer to any instructions to assemble it. There are convenient spots to hold two of the attachments on the vacuum itself, and there's a third air-powered hand brushroll included as well. The power button is a premium feeling physical button in a perfect spot on the handle, and the mode buttons are a small touch panel that is just down the handle from where you would normally grip it. I did not have any accidental settings changes so I don't think this will get in the way. Close enough to be useful, though, I don't envision needing to change manually very often with how good the "Detect" mode is. There is also the "Lift Away" capability where you can detach the brushroll from the main vacuum to make it easier to carry around and clean small or high areas. In this case, that's a pretty nice thing because the brushroll is quite heavy. #In use# Wow. Gross. These are the thoughts I had after firing up the Shark POWERDETECT for the first time. First, I vacuumed my bedroom (especially an area my cats and dog often lay in) using a cordless stick vacuum that had a higher MSRP than this Shark unit. I gave it a solid cleaning on medium power, nearly filling the cup of the stick vacuum for my entire bedroom. After putting away the stick vac, I brought in the Shark POWERDETECT. This thing is __VERY__ powerful!. In 30 sq feet I had filled up the dustbin to the "MAX" line with additional pet hair and dust that my stick vac did not pick up. I gave it multiple passes, eventually filling the bin 3 times in just my bedroom before the "detect" boost stopped kicking into high gear due to dust. It really does a great job. The suction is strong enough that it really pulls the power brush into the floor and pulls the vacuum forward. I love the edge detection feature - this may be the best feature of any new vacuum I've used. When the head detects that it's within an inch or two a wall or furniture, it boosts to high suction power to pull more dust in from the crevices the brush roll itself can't reach. I feel like this really makes a big difference to getting things properly cleaned, especially around my platform bed. The hose and wand are easy to detach, and make vacuuming corners high and low a simple affair. The little odor neutralizing air freshener knob included with the vacuum is also a pretty nice touch that keeps the vacuum for propelling smelly air around the room. #Nit-picky negatives# I really enjoy using this vacuum and really did not find anything seriously wrong so far in the 3 days I've been using it. However, I will say the dust bin is pretty small especially considering how good this thing is at sucking up dust. On the bright side, it's easy to remove the bin and dump it out, but still feels solidly attached when you're using it. Also a minor negative is the small handheld brushroll included with the vacuum doesn't have its own motor, so it's just for light surface cleaning and not great for digging into carpeted stairs or upholstery. I have never seen an upright vacuum in this price category with a true power handheld brushroll so I am just mentioning it because it's included at all. #Who is this for?# In my opinion, the Shark POWERDETECT is the perfect primary vacuum for most households. We certainly can and will use our stick vacuum for day to day upkeep and dust bunny removal (always a problem with 3 pets in summer!) but the Shark POWERDETECT is so clearly superior that I'll be using it to follow up on the stick vac throughout the house. It's worth it to haul around the cord to get a better cleaning, and with the detection feature I feel pretty confident things are getting clean since it stops boosting when it doesn't sense excess dirt. Shark have really done a great job with this product.

The Shark PowerDetect is a strong contender in the upright vacuum world. It boasts impressive suction, easily tackling dirt and pet hair on carpets and hard floors thanks to its DuoClean dual brush roll system. The self-cleaning brush roll minimizes hair tangles, a major plus. While it's a bit on the noisy side and the cord could be longer, the PowerDetect's performance, maneuverability, and XL dust cup make it a solid choice for most homes. Plus, the "Eggplant" color adds a touch of style!

Long time user of Shark Vacuums and have many of their models. This POWERDETECT Vac has the highest suction I have ever used for household use. Plenty of room in the XL debris cup for full house cleaning and all the lights you need from floor to handheld to find dust bunnies. The three included accessories are the ones you will want and use, even though only two can ride on the vac at the same time. This vac could rule them all, if you have the muscle to use it. Read on for my first week of use. Pros: The most suction ever when POWERDETECT kicks on. Even regular mode is impressive. Super long power cord. Bright lights on floor head and hand nozzle. POWERDETECT is not a gimmick. Dual heads are improved over my Shark Vertex from a few years ago. Heavy vac with good traction for agitating the carpet fibers. Buttons to get dust bin off and open to dump in trash are labeled better. Includes 3 attachments. Duster/lint brush, crevice/duster, and turbo brush nozzle. Easy to disassemble for clogs and cleaning. Neutral: The scent pod is nice, but quickly don't notice it. Be hard to know when to change. My wife loves the color, me who uses the Vac not as much. Cons: The hose wand is far too stiff and can't reach a ceiling fan at 8ft above carpet. Very long cord, but also too stiff. Heavy vac and might be hard for weaker users or multi-story homes. Yes, it's a pro too. Plastic in HEPA door is fragile. 2 tabs broke out of the box. Maybe they were not needed. Sliding door still latches. Default mode is the POWERDETECT (purple light) and this is likely how I will always use this vac in my mix of hardwood and carpeted. It easily pulls itself forward over all but bathroom floor rugs (too much power, no vent to lower suction). And with the sensors seemingly working as intended. Everything on carpet and hardwood gets sucked straight into the extra large dust bin. No scattered messes to recapture on hardwood, no more than a possible second pass on carpet. Pet hair is also easily caught and deposited to the bin. I loved my old Shark Vertex but it will see far less use because the suction and carpet agitation seems so much, MORE with the POWERDETECT. It takes some getting used to when the vac revs up and down then the light goes purple and the suction increases and it is working deep into your carpet. Then while its doing this, anytime you go near a wall/object on left or right of the dual brush head. The vac floor lights switch to illuminate that side, almost like blinkers on a car. Its odd, but kinda neat. There are other modes for carpet heights or non-carpeted areas. And these modes will reduce power to keep things safer from the enormous power this vacuum is capable of. Just miss a vent that could reduce suction even further for my bathroom floor mats. The accessories included are probably the most useful and commonly used tools. What is included are dual use tools (parts slide or snap off), duster/lint brush, crevice/duster nozzle and the turbo brush all work well and will see regular use in my house. Unfortunately, only two can ride the vac at the same time. One tool will need to ride in a drawer till needed. Now for the things that might be a possible concern for some. The hand wand is so stiff when extended (still new and might stretch more in time). Currently, it won't reach above a standard door frame, unless detached from base. And can't reach my ceiling fans at just below 8ft. I guess I can use an extension brush (not included) or detach the motor from the base. But who will hold the ceiling fan blade from spinning as I clean it. My Shark Vertex reaches with one hand free! And couple other minor niggles. Why did Shark use such a stiff power cord? Thank you for making it a very long cord. But it is too stiff. Then one last mention for those who may be weaker or need to carry this up stairs frequently. This vac is Heavy. I prefer a heavy vac to keep the head pushed down into the nap of the carpet so the floor head really digs out the dirt and pet hairs. But if I had to carry this around too much. Or if I were weaker and had to muscle the suction as you pull this back (it pulls itself forward) it would be a workout for perhaps the elderly. Great vacuum, and if my past Shark vacuums are any indication of future reliability. This Shark should provide several years of use. Can't beat the suction of POWERDETECT.

Excellent suction power. The machine is clearly the top of all vacuums, the Automatic feature makes it easy to go around the house without having to worry changing modes. Only issue I am having is the XL Brushroll, doesnt fit in between many furnitures.

Wonderful product it does it job and more. I recommend it