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Shark PowerDetect Robot Vacuum

A solid mid-range pick in the robot vacuums line-up, with 3D 360° LiDAR vision up front.

62/100
Solid pick
Overall score · how we rate
3D 360° LiDAR visionNeverStuck TechnologyAmazon Alexa, Google Assistant
£378best price at Amazon
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Why we rate it

  • LiDAR
  • No-go zones
  • Carpet boost
  • Above-average base dust capacity
  • No mopping
  • No auto mop lifting
Score profile

Where the Shark PowerDetect Robot Vacuum wins and loses

Scored against the robot vacuums class
NavigationSuctionBaseDesign85858585
Navigation
85
Suction and cleaning
85
Base station
85
Design and connectivity
85
Full specification

Specifications

Grouped · supported features marked in blue

Navigation

Navigation type3
LiDARYes
Obstacle avoidanceNeverStuck Technology
No-go zonesYes

Suction and cleaning

Carpet boostYes

Base station

Auto-empty baseYes
Base dust capacity60

Design and connectivity

Weight6.55 kg
Voice assistantAmazon Alexa, Google Assistant
App controlYes

More specs

Self emptyYes
Head to head

Shark PowerDetect Robot Vacuum vs Dreame Dreame D10 Plus Gen 2

Highlighted cell = better in that row
NavigationSuctionBaseDesign
Shark PowerDetect Robot VacuumDreame D10 Plus Gen 2
 SharkShark PowerDetect Robot VacuumThis pageDreameDreame D10 Plus Gen 2
Overall score62 /10062 /100
Suction pa6000
Navigation3Smart Pathfinder
Who it's for

Is the Shark PowerDetect Robot Vacuum right for you?

Buy it if
Buyers on a budget

Anyone who needs a dependable robot vacuum for the essentials without overspending.

Skip it if
Skip it if

You need mopping, in which case a higher-tier robot vacuum is the better call.

Daily user
Runs it most days and wants it to just work.
good
Busy household
Needs capacity and speed for a full home.
good
Budget buyer
Wants the essentials done well for less.
excellent
Common questions

Before you buy

Is the Shark PowerDetect Robot Vacuum worth it?

It depends on what you need. It scores 62/100 against other robot vacuums, a solid mid-range result where the class average is around 63.

What stands out on the Shark PowerDetect Robot Vacuum?

Its lidar stands out, a genuinely useful feature if your setup calls for it.

How does it compare to the Dreame D20 Pro Plus?

The Dreame D20 Pro Plus scores 64/100 versus this one at 62/100, so it is the step up on the spec sheet.