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PowerDetect Clean & Empty (IP3251)

Shark's flagship stick with a self-emptying base.

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This is the PowerDetect stick with a Clean & Empty base that empties the 0.66 L cup into the dock. You get the same sensors, HEPA filter and 70-minute ECO rating. The base takes floor space, and the set weighs 8.38 kg.

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Key specs
Runtime
70 min
Bin
0.66 L
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This is the PowerDetect stick with a Clean & Empty base that empties the 0.66 L cup into the dock. You get the same sensors, HEPA filter and 70-minute ECO rating. The base takes floor space, and the set weighs 8.38 kg.

Best for

Pet owners who hate emptying bins

Not for

Small apartments short on floor space

Main strengthAuto-empty base
Main weaknessBulky 8.38 kg set
Reasons to buy
Auto-empty base
70-minute rated runtime
Five-year warranty
Reasons to avoid
Bulky 8.38 kg set
6-hour charge
No published suction figure
Measured view8.3/10What the pros say.
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Product data

Full specifications

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Weight with dock
8.38 kg
Battery Voltage V
21.6 V
Runtime Min
70 min
Charging time
6 h
Dust bin
0.66 L
Wet/dry
dry
Cleaning path
10.2 in (25.9 cm)
LED headlight
Yes
Auto-empty base
yes (Clean & Empty base)
HEPA filtration
Yes
Warranty
5 years
Type
stick
Batteries included
1
Width
10.24 in (26 cm)
Depth
18.5 in (47 cm)
Height
46.46 in (118 cm)
Dirt / dust sensing
Yes
Anti Tangle
Yes
Power
380 W
Filter Type
Felt + Washable Foam Filters (Pre-Motor) HEPA Filter (Post-Motor)
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