PowerDetect™ Clean & Empty Cordless Stick Vacuum, IP3251

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A cordless vacuum that takes care of itself, the Shark PowerDetect automatically empties when it docks and seals the dirt away for over a month. Its powerful suction, DuoClean brushroll that's safe for all floor types and intelligent dirt detection make everything else just as easy. Model IP3251

  • Product Features

    • Approx. dimensions: 10.24"L x 18.6"W x 46.34"H; approx. weight: 18.4 lbs.
    • Automatically empties and charges the vacuum while docked, so it's always ready for the next clean
    • Seals away fine dust, debris, allergens, and odors after every clean, for up to 45 days
    • Redesigned DuoClean Detect™ nozzle features 2X brushrolls for all floor types
    • PowerDetect™ finds hidden dirt, edges and corners, carpets and floors, and automatically boosts power
    • DuoClean Detect™ nozzle has forward and reverse debris pickup for faster cleaning
    • MultiFLEX® technology allows you to bend the wand to clean under furniture, or fold it over for compact, flex storage
    • Odor neutralizer technology
    • Up to 70-minute run time per charge
    • Includes: 8" duster crevice tool, odor neutralizer puck, and pet multi-tool
    • Metal, plastic, rubber, other
    • Wipe clean
    • Imported
  • Shipping & Returns

    • This item may not be shipped to P.O.Box, Federated States of Micronesia, Marshall Islands, Armed Forces Americas, American Samoa, Guam, Palau, Armed Forces Pacific, U.S. Virgin Islands, Armed Forces Europe, Northern Mariana, Alaska, Hawaii, Puerto Rico
    • This product will be delivered by Standard Ground Shipping and is not eligible for Premium or Overnight shipping.
    • Cannot ship to Northern Mariana Islands, Marshall Islands, Armed Forces Europe, Federated States of Micronesia, Hawaii, Alaska, Armed Forces Pacific, Armed Forces Americas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, Palau, US Virgin Islands, Philippine Islands.
    • This item has a lithium battery. Return requires a hazmat label and special packaging. If there's an issue, bring the item in store for help with your return.
    • California and Minnesota customers call 1-800-289-6229 for Free Shipping information.
    • Returns are accepted at any Macy's store within 30 days from purchase date. Last Act items are final sale and sold "as is." No returns, exchanges, or price adjustments allowed.
    • For complete details, see our Shipping and Returns policies.

Ratings & Reviews

Here's what customers think
  • Customers consistently praise the self-emptying docking station as the standout convenience feature
  • Many highlight powerful suction and smart floor-detection technology as major strengths
  • Several report insufficient battery runtime, particularly on turbo mode for whole-home cleaning
  • Some note poor performance on medium- and high-pile carpets without turbo mode
  • Reviewers commend the lightweight, maneuverable design and ease of use for most users
AI-generated summary from 619 customers reviews.

4/5

621 star ratings, 619 reviews

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Joel001
4 days ago
from Orlando, FL

Great concept. Horrible Battery

I purchased this vacuum about a week ago. Pros: - picks up dust and hair pretty well - easy to hold and lightweight - cleans out by itself - cordless -the blue light in auto detect mode is pretty cool as it shows dust and such on tiles. Con - battery runs out quickly especially in the high mode (about 5 mins if that) -auto detect sometimes kicks in the extra power on the carpet but not always. -takes 6+ hours to charge all the way back to 100% If you have more carpet than tile/wood, then expect to plan out cleaning over several days. I have mix of tiles and carpet. My bedrooms are all carpet. By the time I finished one bedroom (in high mode), I had to charge the battery again. The eco mode is a joke.

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Sharkmama
5 days ago

My all time favorite vacuum

This is the best vacuum I’ve ever owned, my main goal is to have a vacuum that can pick up dog hair (we have two Rottweilers) and this does the job and it does it well. I love the fact that I don’t need to dump it manually every single time, I vacuum multiple times a day and I just need to dock it and it takes care of that for me.

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SharkGuy
6 days ago
from Atlanta GA

The vacuum that's worth the money!

I recieved this Shark Power Detect. I am very pleased with it performance. The build quality seems good, although some plsatic parts feel like that may break (Probally wont break, but feels flimsy). The suction power is incredible for this vacuum cleaner. I do have a dog, and he sheds quite a bit. The hair pickup is really good and does not get clogged whatsoever. Now I do have a large house but, the vacuum is constanly ramping up and down. With that the battery seems to drain very quickly and was unable to finish my entire house without it dying. (I wish there was a medium mode too). Dirt removal is also a very strong point of this vacuum cleaner. It picks up everything on the first pass!

Recommends this product

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Thulasi
6 days ago
from Ottawa

Incredibly convenient and on par with corded vac

As someone who has always used a corded vacuum, this vacuum has made my life so much easier. The suction is on par with my corded vacuum, even on carpet. It's no longer a hassle to do a quick mid week clean or vacuum upholstery/stairs/cars. Very happy that I treated myself to this. Reason I dropped one star is I wish you could manually empty the dust bin from the vac as well as using the clean and empty system. Seems like only way to empty dust is to use the charging station.

Recommends this product

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Phoenix89
11 days ago

Great features, can't handle pet hair.

This review is for the pet owners. I loved this vacuum until my German shepard started shedding. The auto empty feature is really nice and it performed well on hard and carpet surfaces. However it absolutely cannot handle the dog hair. It gets stuck in the roller, it clumps in the chamber and is incredibly frustrating. I'm already debating replacing it with a Dyson. If you don't have pets or maybe even short haired pets would be ok, it is great. Otherwise, it can't handle it.

Recommends this product

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Response from sharkninja.com

SharkNinja8 days ago

Hi there, Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. We're very sad to hear about your experience with pet hair getting stuck in the roller. We'd like the opportunity to help, our team can review troubleshooting steps and determine whether there may be a solution to improve performance in a pet-heavy household. We recommend starting with the troubleshooting steps in our support guide, which walks through common causes and solutions. If the issue continues after trying these steps, our customer support team would be happy to assist further and explore available options with you. https://support.sharkninja.com/article/IP3000-Series-Shark-POWERDETECT-Cordless-Vacuum-Troubleshooting-Guide-ca?redirect=false Kind regards, Shark Home

bob78
12 days ago

Very Happy

We are very happy with our Shark Power Direct cordless vacuum. We have had several Shark products and have had great experiences.

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LTBee
15 days ago
from aust

Not excited by the cleaner

The principle was great, the idea to vacuum and put it in a cradle that cleaned out the machine. But from the new at the beginning i had issues with the suction at times that just got worse. I can only now clean moving forward because it will leave a fine straight line of dust if i go backwards. But the support was great and being only a year old, they are replacing it no problem.

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jessk
15 days ago
from Naples Florida

Not tough enough

This was my replacement due to issues with the first vacuum I had. It doesn’t do well on rugs, my low pile rugs just get vacuumed up as well as any item I’m trying not vacuum up(kids stuff) but it won’t vacuum popcorn. It just doesn’t seem like it’s built tough enough for three kids and two dogs. It is lightweight and easy to use and charge. Does pick up well if you have no rugs and completely clean floors without kids toys. The button needs to be pressed twice on both vacuums to turn it on. The head gets stuck if you turn too sharply and needs to be pressed open with your foot. Both vacuums had the same issues.

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Response from sharkninja.com

SharkNinja16 days ago

Hi Jess, Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with your PowerDetect. We're sorry to hear that both your original unit and replacement have had the same performance issues. We understand how frustrating it must be when a vacuum doesn't effectively pick up everyday debris like popcorn and children's messes, especially in a busy household. Please reach out to our team for further troubleshooting support. Contact Page: https://support.sharkninja.com/contact-us Kind regards, Shark Home