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Shark PowerDetect Speed Clean & Empty (IA3241)
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PowerDetect Speed Clean & Empty (IA3241)

PowerDetect Speed, now self-emptying.

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Buying call

The IA3241 bundles the PowerDetect Speed with a Clean & Empty base, so the small 0.47 L cup empties itself. It keeps the HEPA filter, dirt sensing, 60-minute rating and five-year warranty. Of the docked Sharks, it is the lightest set, at 6.44 kg.

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Key specs
Runtime
60 min
Bin
0.47 L
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The IA3241 bundles the PowerDetect Speed with a Clean & Empty base, so the small 0.47 L cup empties itself. It keeps the HEPA filter, dirt sensing, 60-minute rating and five-year warranty. Of the docked Sharks, it is the lightest set, at 6.44 kg.

Best for

Buyers who want a dock without the flagship's bulk

Not for

Anyone who needs a big onboard bin

Main strengthAuto-empty base
Main weaknessSmall 0.47 L cup
Reasons to buy
Auto-empty base
1.59 kg hand vac
Five-year warranty
Reasons to avoid
Small 0.47 L cup
6-hour charge
No published suction figure
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Product data

Full specifications

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Weight (hand vac)
1.59 kg
Weight with dock
6.44 kg
Runtime Min
60 min
Charging time
6 h
Dust bin
0.47 L
Wet/dry
dry
Cleaning path
8.31 in (21.1 cm)
LED headlight
Yes
Auto-empty base
yes (Clean & Empty base)
HEPA filtration
Yes
Warranty
5 years
Type
stick
Width
10.24 in (26 cm)
Depth
14.76 in (37.5 cm)
Height
44.88 in (114 cm)
Dirt / dust sensing
Yes
Power
350 W
Filter Type
HEPA
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