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Note: this article will mostly focus on the cordless stick vacuums in each line.
you could get the full low-down in ourShark Detect Pro cordless stick vacuum review.
The PowerDetect range includes cordless stick vacuum, robovac and upright models
The PowerDetect range was unveiled the following year, in September 2024.
Find out more in ourShark PowerDetect cordless stick vacuum review.
(These are two of Shark’s key vacuum ranges.
The PowerDetect range includes cordless stick vacuum, robovac and upright models
Shark PowerDetect range
The key model in this range is thePowerDetect Cordless Stick Vacuum.
The vacuum on its own is the IP1251 and it costs$429.99/499.99/AU$849.99.
Alternatively, the version with an auto-empty base is the IP3251 and costs$499.99/549.99/AU$999.99.
Within the range you’ll also find thePowerDetect Upright vacuum.
In the UK it’s theAZ3900UKTand it has a list price of 399.99 but is currently reduced to 349.99.
In Australia this is theAZ3900and costs AU$699.
It’s not part of the US range right now.
Finally, in the US and UK, there’s aPowerDetect robot vacuum.
In the UK it’s just the self-empty vacuum-only robovacRV2820VEUKfor 499.99.
Shark Detect Pro range
The Shark Detect Pro range includes onecordless stick vacuum.
Choose between a 1.3L baseIW3510UKfor 399.99 reduced to 299.99, or a 2L baseIW3611UKTfor 449.99 down to 349.99.
There’s also aDetect Pro Robot Vacuum, but only in the US.
This is a self-empty vacuum-only robovac, with the product codeRV2820AEB,for $599.99.
The PowerDetect has significantly higher wattage (450W vs 240W for the Detect Pro).
Wattage is one of the ways you cantell how much suction a vacuum cleaner has.
Shark itself also markets the PowerDetect as being its “most powerful cordless ever”.
Let’s take a closer look at the design/feature differences between the Shark Detect Pro and PowerDetect vacuums.
Here are the automation features both models have:
In addition, the PowerDetect also hasDirectionDetect.
The PowerDetect range includes cordless stick vacuum, robovac and upright models
On test, there was a notable difference between the Detect Pro and PowerDetect here.
Both floorheads are designed to prevent hair from getting tangled up around the rollers.
These are the only two models in the wider Shark range to come with an optional self-empty base.
There’s just one manual Detect Pro vacuum, available with or without an auto-empty base
There’s an anti-odor puck to prevent smells from building up.
Shark PowerDetect vs Detect Pro: which should I buy?
The smaller bin is also a better fit if you’re not dealing with tons of dust.
The Shark PowerDetect is bigger and bulkier(Image credit: Future)
The Detect Pro is smaller and lighter(Image credit: Future)
The Detect Pro’s QuadClean floorhead has different parts to tackle different cleaning tasks
The PowerDetect has a wand that can flex forwards when required
Both models can be purchased with an auto-empty base
