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Customer Reviews for Shark PowerDetect Cordless Stick Vacuum, Bagless, Purple/Gray (IP1251)

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Shark PowerDetect Cordless Stick Vacuum, Bagless, Purple/Gray (IP1251) is Out of stock
Item # : 24648511
Model # : IP1251
Power meets precision with the Shark PowerDetect—the ultimate cordless vacuum with Shark’s most powerful suction, smart dirt detection, and DuoClean Detect technology for faster, deeper whole-home cleaning.
  • THE BEST DEBRIS CLEANING* OF ANY CORDLESS VACUUM: Shark®’s most advanced cordless powered by our best cordless suction.
  • DESIGNED TO CAPTURE MORE* DIRT, DUST, & DEBRIS: Shark®’s redesigned DuoClean Detect™ nozzle features 2X brushrolls for ALL floors and ULTRA-POWERFUL hair pickup.(*vs. original DuoClean® nozzle)
Price is $449.99
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Most helpful positive review
Posted Jan 29, 2026
Awesome features
I got this a month ago and u love it, it feels so strong and powerful compared to others cordless vacuum I used to have.
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Most helpful critical review
Posted Jan 31, 2026
Do not buy if you have washable rugs!
Very disappointed! I have two piece washable rugs and this vacuum is useless on them. There is no way to start the vacuum with the suction on the lower level and the vacuum lifts the rug, then is so sensitive to snags that it shuts off immediately even though I can barely tell the rug has lifted. Turn off, turn on, try to do a small section, over and over..: impossible....
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Mg08d
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sharkninja.com
Posted Jan 31, 2026
Do not buy if you have washable rugs!
Very disappointed! I have two piece washable rugs and this vacuum is useless on them. There is no way to start the vacuum with the suction on the lower level and the vacuum lifts the rug, then is so sensitive to snags that it shuts off immediately even though I can barely tell the rug has lifted. Turn off, turn on, try to do a small section, over and over..: impossible....
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Response from Staples :
Hi Mg08d, Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We’re truly sorry to hear about the frustration you’ve experienced when using this vacuum on your washable rugs. We understand how disappointing it can be when the vacuum lifts the rug, shuts off repeatedly due to sensitivity, and makes cleaning feel nearly impossible, especially when you previously had a Shark model that worked well for your needs. This certainly isn’t the experience we want for our customers. We appreciate you sharing these details, and we’ll be sure to pass your feedback along to our product team. To make cleaning throw rugs easier, you can switch to Eco Mode by using the trigger under the handheld. Eco Mode is the recommended setting for throw rugs, as it provides effective suction while being gentler on carpets and rugs and easier to maneuver. In addition, we recommend trying our troubleshooting guide, which may help address the sensitivity and shut‑off concerns you’re encountering: https://support.sharkninja.com/article/IP1000-Series-Shark-POWERDETECT-Cordless-Vacuum-Troubleshooting-Guide If the issue continues, the guide will direct you to our customer service team for further assistance. Kind regards, Shark Home
January 31, 2026
Sussie625
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sharkninja.com
Posted Jan 29, 2026
Awesome features
I got this a month ago and u love it, it feels so strong and powerful compared to others cordless vacuum I used to have.
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CGlor
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Shark Ninja
Posted Jan 22, 2026
Shark stick vacuum- NOT AT ALL.LIKE A DYSON
I did some review and decided to by the shark cordless stick vacuum instead of the Dyson V8. Both were about the same price. I decided to go with the shark because research showed it had good results for hardwood floors. I have NO CARPET IN MY HOUSE.
I WAS WRONG, THE SHARK SUCKS AND LITERALLY SUCKS TERRIBLE. IT HARDLY PICKS UP THE DEBRIS ON MY FLOOR AND MY DYSON HANDV...
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Response from Staples :
Hi there, Thank you so much for taking the time to share your feedback. We’re extremely devastated to hear that you’re experiencing low suction with your Shark vacuum. We understand how frustrating that can be, and please know that we’re here to help. Your experience is important to us, and we’ll be sure to share your feedback with the appropriate internal teams. In the meantime, we recommend visiting our self-help guide linked below, which walks through a few quick troubleshooting steps that often resolve suction concerns: https://support.sharkninja.ca/en-CA/article/IP1000-Series-Shark-POWERDETECT-Cordless-Vacuum-Troubleshooting-Guide-ca. If the issue continues after trying those suggestions, follow the instructions at the end of the guide to reach our support team for further help. Kind regards, Shark Clean CA.
January 22, 2026
Rich B
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Shark Ninja
Posted Jan 22, 2026
Shark ninja cordless vacuum
Amazing product that was easy to assemble, light to use and the charge lasts a long time. Great deal that we're very happy to have!!
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Jeremy
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Posted Jan 21, 2026
Great product, highly recommend
This is a great vacuum, with easy to clean parts and powerful suction
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Allykatt24
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Posted Jan 20, 2026
Love it
Love it. It kept powering out on my area rug until I figured out it does better on eco power for it
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Cdog
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Posted Jan 15, 2026
Amazing suction
I vacuumed with my new shark vacuum after vacuuming with my recently serviced central vacuum and was amazed by the amount of hair and dirt in the canister! Incredible! The light is helpful. So easy to use.
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Mr.review
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Posted Jan 12, 2026
Not thought through and annoying.
Not super impressed with this after using it for two months or so. The one/off button seems a bit sticky and O lay works every second time or so. The dust bin doesn't properly fit the vacuum and regularly doesn't seal properly. Worst of all, the "detect feature" is pretty annoying. I'm vacuuming a regular timber floor with pretty minimal dust, yet the engine revs up and...
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Wendy1
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Posted Jan 11, 2026
Great product
This is my second Cordless shark, absolutely in love with this product. Works wonderfully, picks up lots of dog hair and long battery life. I have had Dyson and would pick Shark 100 times over!
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McLeod
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Posted Jan 11, 2026
Nothing too wow!
Well I’m not sure how I feel about this vacuum. I find it extremely difficult to push over carpet. It gets jammed up on the carpet pile and will only move smoothly if you’re going in a certain direction. I would actually like to control the level of suction myself as sometimes the detect mode doesn’t provide enough power in bare floors.
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Response from Staples :
Hi McLeod, Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. We hear your concerns about your Shark vacuum being extremely difficult to push over carpet. It sounds frustrating that it gets jammed on the carpet pile and only moves smoothly in certain directions. We completely understand how inconvenient this must be, and we’d like to help. We’ll make sure to share your feedback with our internal teams. In the meantime, please refer to our self-help guide linked below for troubleshooting steps: https://support.sharkninja.ca/en-CA/article/IP1000-Series-Shark-POWERDETECT-Cordless-Vacuum-Troubleshooting-Guide-ca. If the issue persists after following those suggestions, you’ll find instructions at the end of the guide on how to reach our support team for further assistance. Kind regards, Shark Clean CA.
January 12, 2026
Steph33
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Shark Ninja
Posted Jan 6, 2026
Power detect
Love this vacuum it is short enough to get under cabinets etc and its so easy to use. Only regret is that the one with the docking station auto empty went on sale for the same price a week after i got this one.
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MCor
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Posted Jan 3, 2026
Good purchase
good suction on hardwood floors, like it cleans forwards and backwards, can only get 70 mins run time on eco mode AND wish there was a attachment holder!!!
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LdyLuk
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Posted Dec 30, 2025
Bad product
I liked that this vacuum was cordless and no hair got wrapped or caught around the brush rolls. Unfortunately the wheels squeaked when using it and the dust cup came apart after a few months so I am no longer able to use the vacuum.
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Response from Staples :
Hi there, Thank you for taking the time to leave a review on the Shark PowerDetect. We’re sorry to hear that the dust cup for your vacuum has broken and understand the discomfort experienced with the wheels of your floor nozzle. We understand how frustrating this can be, and we’d like to assist you right away. Please reach out to our team through our support page so we can resolve this promptly. You can access the support page here: https://support.sharkninja.ca/en-CA/contact-us. Sincerely, Shark Clean CA
January 3, 2026
Plette
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Posted Dec 18, 2025
So far it's wonderful!
So far it's wonderful for my 92 year old Mom who still lives independently! It's easy for her to operate, maneuver, empty, and charge. She's figuring out how to do everything and it is so much easier and lighter for her to use on all her floors (tile and carpet). She's loving it! It's such a big hit that my sister just ordered one for herself. Hope that over time we all...
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DebeG
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Posted Dec 13, 2025
PowerDetect cordless vacuum
It took me a couple of uses to get familiar with how the power boost works on the various flooring types we have, but once I knew how to modify the power level for throw rugs I was thrilled with the extra powerful suction it has! We live in dusty Colorado and when the winds blow there is a very fine dust that makes it through the window and doorframe’s. This vacuum do...
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Juliet
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Posted Dec 11, 2025
Such a great vacuum!
Super impressed with this vacuum! I have 4 cats and need to vacuum daily. I have the shark navigator pet which I love but wanted a cordless option to use daily. Honestly super impressed with how powerful this is for a cordless vacuum, the battery is also amazing! I have a pretty big house (3 bedrooms), I've been able to vacuum the whole house on the detect setting witho...
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Charged
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Posted Dec 8, 2025
No dock? Really???
What they dont tell you is there is no wall bracket. There is no dock. You need to remove the battery from the vaccum cleaner every time you charge it. I stupidly assumed it would be like every other vaccum stick on the market that you put it in the doc and it holds the cleaner and starts vaccuming straight away. Funny they dont mention or show photos of the ridiculous ...
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Jkb2
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Posted Dec 4, 2025
Good purchase
This is my 3rd Shark. I will continue to purchase Shark brand.
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CarefulConsumer
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Posted Nov 29, 2025
Good start, bad end - only worked once!
Bought only yesterday, not even time to register a warranty. Charged overnight, today vacuumed one room. Impressive results. Then faults. All three mode LEDs flash and unit shuts down. Take apart, look for reasons, nothing. Battery flashes yellow on stand. Removed battery and lart it cool down as per manual. Try again, boost light flashes full time when activated. Agai...
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Shouldhaveboughtdyson
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Posted Nov 18, 2025
Junk
Junk. It powers up at edges, then shuts down. Should have bought another Dyson.
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Response from Staples :
Hello, Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. We can see why you’d be upset, and we’re deeply unhappy to hear about the trouble this may have caused. Based on the suction power you’ve described, it sounds like there’s a chance the vacuum may not be working as it should. Could you please give our team a call at 1-855-427-5127? We’d love to help ensure you’re getting the most from your product. Our team is available: 📞 Monday–Friday: 9 a.m. – 9 p.m. ET 📞 Saturday: 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. ET Kind regards, Shark Clean
November 18, 2025