Reviewers Are Ditching Their Dysons for This Cordless Vacuum That's on Sale Ahead of the Holidays

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When I was a fresh-from-college employee many years ago, there was no way I could justify shelling out hundreds (or even thousands) of dollars on a vacuum. But having a German Shepherd meant constant dust bunnies that would ultimately tear apart my $65 vacuum within 45 days (and yes, I counted). By the end of the year, I had spent hundreds of dollars on cheap vacuums when I could have spent the same money on one product that could last me years.

Fast forward to today, my mother gifted me a Shark vacuum for Christmas a few years ago (this one, by the way), following the expansion of my pet family to three dogs and a bird.

So as a longtime Shark vacuum owner and enthusiast, we partnered together with SharkNinja to put their new Shark® Cordless Detect Pro™ Auto-Empty System to the test. 

Shark® Cordless Detect Pro™ Auto-Empty System with QuadClean™ Multi-Surface Brushroll

The old adage “you get what you pay for” doesn’t mean you need to shell out a whopping $1,000 for a vacuum to get the job done. As new technology continues to improve the functionality of household appliances, the competitive market means companies like Shark must invest to enhance quality, performance and value. The new Shark® Cordless Detect Pro™ Auto-Empty System aims to conquer.

Deep cleaning technologies

The Shark® Cordless Detect Pro™ offers four new ways to detect and pick up dirt for an even more robust clean. With a multi-surface brushroll, this vacuum can detect different kinds of dirt (think light dust versus crunchy debris), different floor types, edges and even lighting. According to the company, this vacuum offers 50% better dirt pickup when compared to other Shark models on the market(1).

I’ve had both large upright vacuums and smaller stick vacuums. For thick, mostly carpeted homes I’ve lived in, upright vacuums do a great job picking up dirt and hair but are quite heavy.

So, as I’ve transitioned to mostly wood and tile homes with plush area rugs, the stick vacuum really makes life a lot easier, since it easily adjusts to a variety of floor types.

When compared to other popular Dyson models (like the V12 and V15), Shark and Dyson both have dirt detect, but misses out on the edge detect and light detect (Dyson uses a green laser light). With this Shark cordless vacuum, you also won’t need to change your nozzle when transitioning from carpets to hard floors either, as you would with Dyson.  

Lightweight and easily maneuverable

The Shark® Cordless Detect Pro™ weighs just under 15 pounds and covers a 10.4 inch cleaning path. I find that stick vacuums typically cover more situational variety, especially if you need to carry it up and down stairs or squeeze into small spaces. The upright vacuums make it much more challenging to get under furniture, climb and clean stairs as well as angle into corners.

Auto-empty system

Once you’ve finished cleaning, you can return the cordless vacuum to the auto-empty base, which is included. Once docked, the vacuum will automatically charge and empty into its bagless base with True HEPA filtration, which can capture up to 99.97%(2) of allergens and hold up to 30 days’ worth of dirt. According to multiple reviewers, the auto-empty and charging feature is one of the biggest draws for this vacuum. 

Reviews for the Shark® Cordless Detect Pro™ Auto-Empty System

As one colleague and fellow vacuum tester said after her experience, “I have tile, wood and rugs, and it seamlessly picks up dirt, debris, cat litter, crumbs, and dust. All shapes, sizes and consistencies. The crevice tool is especially helpful for the gaps between tiles and the cracks between wood.”

But don’t just take our word for it. According to this reviewer, “Right out of the box it was ready to go and it was crazy the amount of cat hair it picked up from my area rug that wasn’t visible.This replaced a couple year old Dyson that was on the fritz and I didn’t want to spend $500+ on another cordless vacuum.”

Another reviewer claimed, “This has been picking up cat hair and dirt that my expensive plug in Dyson left behind. I think the auto empty feature will improve the life of the vacuum as well, since it gets everything out of the dust bin (vs emptying it by hand which can leave things behind).”

Finally, this reviewer listed out some of their favorites: “...the auto empty function is fantastic, I didn't realize how convenient that was until using. The LED light on the vacuum head is also useful at lighting up dark areas to ensure you aren't missing any crumbs or dust on hardwood floors. The vacuum seems reasonably well constructed and seems to work as well as an older Dyson at a lower price point.”

Price versus competitors

Shark® Cordless Detect Pro™ Auto-Empty System with QuadClean™ Multi-Surface Brushroll is just $382.49 with coupon code SI15. That equates to a $67.50 savings off the regular $449.99 price.

For that price you get:

• Cordless stick vacuum
• 8-inch crevice tool
• Pet multi-tool
• 2L auto-empty charging dock
• Odor neutralizer puck
• Lithium-ion battery
• QuadClean Brushroll

You also get a five-year limited warranty, free shipping (some exclusions may apply) and a 60-day money-back guarantee.

The Shark® Cordless Detect Pro™ Auto-Empty System with QuadClean™ Multi-Surface Brushroll also majorly undercuts the competition in terms of price:

• The Dyson V15 Detect Absolute (released in 2021) is $600 (regularly $750)
• Samsung Bespoke Jet Cordless Stick Vacuum is $700
• LG CordZero Cordless Stick Vacuum is $409 (regularly $450)

Company fact sources

_{1 Based on ASTMF608, Eco vs. Boost mode - sharkclean.com}

_{2 Based on ASTM F1977, down to .3 microns - sharkclean.com}