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Shark PowerDetect Cordless (IP1251)
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PowerDetect Cordless (IP1251)

Shark's flagship stick, with a five-year warranty.

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PowerDetect pairs a dual-brushroll DuoClean Detect head with sensors that boost power for dirt, edges and carpet, plus a HEPA post-motor filter. Shark quotes 70 minutes in ECO mode, measured at the hand vac. At 3.68 kg it is heavy, and the six-hour charge is slow.

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Key specs
Runtime
70 min
Bin
0.66 L
Weight
3.68 kg
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PowerDetect pairs a dual-brushroll DuoClean Detect head with sensors that boost power for dirt, edges and carpet, plus a HEPA post-motor filter. Shark quotes 70 minutes in ECO mode, measured at the hand vac. At 3.68 kg it is heavy, and the six-hour charge is slow.

Best for

Pet homes that want Shark's best stick without a dock

Not for

Weight-sensitive users

Main strength70-minute rated runtime
Main weakness3.68 kg
Reasons to buy
70-minute rated runtime
Dirt, edge and floor sensing
Five-year warranty
Reasons to avoid
3.68 kg
6-hour charge
Shark publishes no suction figure
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Product data

Full specifications

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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
HEPA filtration
Yes
Warranty
5 years
Type
stick
Batteries included
1
Width
10.24 in (26 cm)
Depth
16.02 in (40.7 cm)
Height
45.67 in (116 cm)
Weight Kg
3.68 kg
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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