Shark PowerDetect Reveal Clean & Empty (IP3256)
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PowerDetect Reveal Clean & Empty (IP3256)

PowerDetect with a dust-revealing head.

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Buying call

The Reveal version of the PowerDetect Clean & Empty adds a dust-reveal light to the DuoClean Detect head. Bin, HEPA filter, 70-minute ECO rating and the five-year warranty all carry over. Pick it over the IP3251 if you mostly clean hard floors.

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Key specs
Runtime
70 min
Bin
0.66 L
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The Reveal version of the PowerDetect Clean & Empty adds a dust-reveal light to the DuoClean Detect head. Bin, HEPA filter, 70-minute ECO rating and the five-year warranty all carry over. Pick it over the IP3251 if you mostly clean hard floors.

Best for

Hard-floor homes with pets

Not for

Shoppers who don't need a dock

Main strengthDust-reveal head
Main weakness8.79 kg with base
Reasons to buy
Dust-reveal head
Auto-empty base
Five-year warranty
Reasons to avoid
8.79 kg with base
6-hour charge
No published suction figure
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Product data

Full specifications

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Weight with dock
8.79 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
10.63 in (27 cm)
Depth
18.11 in (46 cm)
Height
46.85 in (119 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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