Is the Shark PowerDetect Speed Clean & Empty worth it?
Yes — for most homes.
Great choice- Empties itself into the dock
- Hair doesn't wrap round the brush
- Bendable wand to reach under furniture
- The dock takes floor space and needs a socket
Get it if…
- You hate emptying a dusty bin.
- You have pets or long hair in the house.
- You want strong cleaning for less than a Dyson V15.
Skip it if…
- You have nowhere to stand a dock.
- You want the lightest vacuum to carry upstairs.
Get this instead if…
Why this verdict?
The self-emptying dock and a brush built not to wrap with hair fix the two most common cordless annoyances: dusty emptying and cutting hair off the roller. It costs less than a Dyson V15, which still pulls a little more out of deep carpet.
Known problems owners report
- The dock is loud for a few seconds while it empties.
- The dock's dust bin still needs emptying every few weeks.
- Heavier in the hand than slim models.
How we reached this verdict
We compared independent expert reviews with the manufacturer's specifications and the problems owners keep reporting, then checked it's sold at a major retailer where you live. We don't test products ourselves.
Sources: TechRadar, Trusted Reviews, Vacuum Wars, manufacturer specifications.
Our verdict is an opinion based on published reviews and owner reports, not our own testing. Specs, prices and availability change — check the manufacturer's and retailer's details before you buy. Terms & disclaimer