Shark Detect Pro Cordless: two-minute review

The Shark Detect Pro Cordless vacuum combines a lightweight and easy to maneuver design with some clever automation features and a very affordable price tag. It packs enough power to cope with most people’s needs, and especially if your home has mostly hard floors. What’s more, deals are very easy to come by these days, and make this model very good value for money indeed. In short, it’s one of the best cordless vacuums you can buy.

The Detect Pro can intelligently adjust suction and brushroll speed depending on the type of floor its on and how dirty it is. It can also sense when it’s near the edge of a room, where dust can collect, and will amp up suction on the relevant side of the floorhead in response. All of this means a low-effort but battery-efficient clean. It can be easily disassembled into a handheld for added versatility, although the standard version only comes with one extra attachment (a crevice tool), which feels a little stingy. Note that the onboard bin is also pretty small, so you might have to empty it more often that you’d like.