Shark PowerDetect Self-Empty
Rank 3 of 13 robots with a self-emptying station in our ranking, tested by Vacuum Wars.in our ranking, tested by Vacuum Wars ★ 4.2 · 3,658 reviews
Score 5.0 out of 10
Lab tests, 60% of the score: 4.6, measured by Vacuum Wars.
Owners’ ratings, 25%: 6.0, from 3,658 ratings averaging 4.2 stars at Amazon.
Features, 15%: too few facts known yet, so this part is left out.
Price does not count, so a discount never lifts a model. Only robots a lab has tested are ranked.
The highest score today is 7.6.
- 1 inClimbs thresholds up to#1 of 8
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Before you buy, compare it with 2 recommended alternatives
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| This model Shark PowerDetect Self-Empty Best on 1 fact | Nearly as good, 69% cheaper Tikom L8000 Plus (90-Day) Best on 2 facts | Much better, not pricier Dreame D20 Plus Best on 2 facts | |
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| Price and ranking | |||
| Lowest price | $799Amazon.com | $249Amazon.com best | $309Amazon.com |
| Score | best | ||
| Rank | rank 3 of 13 with a self-emptying station | rank 5 of 13 with a self-emptying station | rank 1 of 13 with a self-emptying station |
| Customer rating | ★ 4.2 · 3,658 reviews | ★ 4.5 · 582 reviews best | ★ 4.2 · 3,669 reviews |
| Mopping | |||
| Mop type | – | flat or vibrating pad | flat or vibrating pad |
| Washes the mop | – | no | no |
| Station | |||
| Station same on all | self-emptying station | self-emptying station | self-emptying station |
| Dust bag lasts longer is better | – | up to 90 days | up to 150 days best |
| Brush and obstacles | |||
| Anti-tangle brush | – | – | yes |
| Obstacle avoidance | 3D sensor (structured light) | – | – |
| Climbs thresholds up to higher is better | 1 in (25 mm) best | – | 0.8 in (20 mm) |
| Climbing system for high thresholds | yes | – | – |
| Size, noise and age | |||
| Robot height lower is better | – | – | 3.8 in (9.7 cm) |
| On the market since | June 2024 | October 2025 | – |
Facts as the maker states them. A dash means the maker does not name it. Each model’s page gives the source of every fact. Noise is the maker’s own figure, so we do not judge it, and a customer rating only counts from 20 reviews.
Prices per store
On October 4, 2026 the lowest price for the Shark PowerDetect Self-Empty is $799 at Amazon.com, shipping to the United States included. In our ranking it is rank 3 of 13 with a self-emptying station, with a score of 5.0 out of 10.
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| Store | Color | Price | Delivery time and returns | Reviews | Checked | Link to the store |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Amazon.com blacklowest price | black | $799lowest price since Jul 23: $679 | about 1–5 dayslowest price | ★ 4.2 (3,658) | 2 hours ago | Visit store ↗ |
Price history
Consumables: no dust bags to buy, the station collects the dust in a bin.
Suction and brushes 2 facts
- Carpet detection
The robot notices when it drives onto a carpet. Most then raise their suction, and a mopping robot lifts its mop or leaves it at the dock.
- detects carpet and boosts suction
- Dirt detection
A sensor notices where more dirt lies, at the doormat for example, and the robot cleans that patch longer or a second time.
- yes
Dock 2 facts
- Empties the dust bin
The dock empties the robot’s dust bin, usually after every run. You only empty the dock’s bag or bin.
- yes
- Bagless
The dock collects dust in a bin instead of a disposable bag. No bags to buy, but you empty it yourself.
- yes
Navigation and obstacles 4 facts
- Navigation
How the robot maps your home and follows that map. Lidar measures with a laser and works in the dark, a camera looks along and recognizes more.
- LiDAR turret
- Obstacle avoidance
How the robot sees loose things on the floor, such as cables, socks or a pet accident. A camera with depth sensing sees more than a bumper that reacts on contact.
- 3D sensor (structured light)
- Climbs thresholds up to
The highest threshold the robot takes, as the maker states it. Measure your own: the step into a bathroom or onto a balcony is often higher.
- 1 in (25 mm)
- Climbing system for high thresholds
An extending leg or wheel that carries the robot over a high threshold. Without one it usually stops at about 0.8 in (2 cm).
- yes
Battery 1 fact
- Runtime per charge
How long the robot cleans on one charge, at its quietest setting. After that it recharges and carries on where it stopped.
- 60 min
Smart features and warranty 2 facts
- Voice assistants
Which voice assistants the robot works with, such as Google Assistant or Alexa.
- Alexa, Google Assistant
- Warranty
The warranty the maker gives in the United States.
- 1 year
Sources: sharkninja.com · support.sharkninja.com
Our score
Confidence: high. Two or more labs, or one lab and 300 or more owners’ ratings. The highest score today is 7.6.
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Lab tests 60%4.6
5 cleaning abilities measured, on one scale for every robot.
- Deep clean on carpet6.0
- Pet hair7.4
- Mopping0.0
- Obstacle avoidance4.3
- Navigation5.0
Measured by Vacuum Wars (read on September 29, 2026).
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Owners’ ratings 25%6.0
3,658 ratings, 4.2 stars on average, at Amazon.
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Features 15%–
Features, 15%: too few facts known yet, so this part is left out.
- Price never countsA sale can’t lift a model. Today’s lowest price sits beside the score, checked every morning.
- No test, no rankOnly robots a lab has tested are ranked. The rest get a provisional score.
- Reviewers beside, not insideReviewers’ picks are shown next to the score and do not count in it.
The testers’ picks
- Vacuum Wars · Position 98 of 151September 26, 2026
Positions and labels, never text. These picks are shown beside the score and do not count in it. How the score comes about is on the method page.
Frequently asked questions about the Shark PowerDetect Self-Empty
Does the Shark PowerDetect Self-Empty empty its own dust bin?
Yes. The station empties the robot’s dust bin after every run. The dust goes into a bin in the station, with no bag.
Does the Shark PowerDetect Self-Empty work with Alexa, Google Home or Siri?
It works with Alexa and Google Assistant.
How high a threshold can the Shark PowerDetect Self-Empty climb?
Thresholds up to 1 in (25 mm), the maker says. It has a climbing system for higher thresholds. Measure your own thresholds: the ones to a bathroom or balcony are often higher.
How long does the Shark PowerDetect Self-Empty run on one charge?
60 minutes on its quietest setting.
How much warranty does the maker give on the Shark PowerDetect Self-Empty?
1 year in the United States. Your statutory rights are separate and can last longer.
