Shark PowerDetect Cordless Stick Vacuum (IP1251) review

The Shark PowerDetect Cordless Stick Vacuum is the strongest pick for homes with a mix of carpet, hard floor and pet hair. Its DuoClean Detect head runs two brushrolls, and four sensors do the adjusting for you: Edge Detect raises suction at corners, Floor Detect changes brushroll speed by floor type, Dirt Detect boosts power on hidden debris, and Direction Detect lets it pick up while you pull back as well as push. Shark lists up to 70 minutes of runtime, measured at the hand vacuum in ECO mode, so expect less with the floor head on a higher setting. The dust cup holds 0.72 qt and the MultiFLEX wand folds to reach under beds. It carries a five-year limited warranty. At $329.99 it was $120 below its $449.99 list price when we checked, and the Clean and Empty version with a dock was $399.99. We compared documented features and published prices.

Who it is for

mixed floors with pet hair

Price

$329.99 on the SharkNinja US store when checked, down from $449.99.

Shark® PowerDetect™ Cordless Stick Vacuum $329.99 Price reduced from $449.99
Quoted from the vendor pricing page on November 12, 2026.

Key features

• DuoClean Detect head with two brushrolls for large, small and stuck-on debris
• Edge, Floor, Direction and Dirt Detect sensors that boost power or brush speed
• Picks up debris moving forward and in reverse
• Up to 70 minutes of runtime, measured at the hand vacuum in ECO mode
• MultiFLEX wand that bends to reach under furniture

Strengths and weaknesses

• Strength: Four detect sensors at $329.99
• Strength: 0.72 qt dust cup
• Strength: Five-year limited warranty
• Weakness: 70 minute figure is measured at the hand vacuum in ECO mode, not with the floor head
• Weakness: No published noise rating
• Weakness: The self-emptying version costs $399.99 on sale

Key facts

• Price: $329.99 when checked
• Runtime: Up to 70 min (ECO, at the hand vacuum)
• Dust cup: 0.72 qt
• Warranty: 5-year limited

Where it ranks

Shark PowerDetect Cordless Stick Vacuum (IP1251) is No. 2 in our Best Cordless Vacuums verdict.