Shark PowerDetect Clean & Empty Tops IMTEST Cordless‑Vacuum Test
IMTEST credits the model’s strong cleaning performance plus its auto‑empty charging station while flagging a short high‑power runtime and a long full charge time.
Overview
- IMTEST named the Shark PowerDetect Clean & Empty its test winner and gave it a score of 2.16 (gut) based on lab results and price weighting.
- Laboratory measurements showed fast cleaning speeds of about 25 seconds per square metre on carpet and 34 seconds on tiles and strong pet‑hair removal when the cleaner was pulled backward.
- The included combo station charges the battery and automatically empties the dustbin into replaceable bags, which reduces loose dust and lowers ongoing waste.
- The vacuum’s maximum runtime on the highest suction setting is roughly 13 minutes and a full recharge takes about 6.5 hours, prompting IMTEST to recommend a spare battery for larger homes.
- Buyers should weigh trade‑offs: the unit is relatively heavy but maneuverable thanks to a powered floorhead, it ships with many accessories, and drum‑roller maintenance requires a screwdriver; IMTEST’s scoring uses 95% lab tests and 5% price and the review carries affiliate links and price caveats.