Shark IP1251 PowerDetect Cordless Stick Vacuum

Meet the Shark IP1251 PowerDetect Cordless Stick Vacuum—Shark's most advanced cordless model engineered for intelligent, whole-home deep cleaning. This vacuum delivers what Shark claims is the best debris cleaning of any cordless vacuum, powered by their strongest cordless suction and a redesigned DuoClean Detect nozzle. The dual-brushroll system tackles all floor types while four intelligent detection technologies automatically sense hidden dirt, edges, carpet transitions, and cleaning direction to boost power precisely when needed. The standout feature here is DirectionDetect technology—while most cordless vacuums only capture debris on the forward pass, the DuoClean Detect nozzle picks up dirt and debris in both forward and reverse strokes for faster room coverage. The MultiFLEX wand bends to reach under furniture and folds over for compact storage. With up to 70 minutes of runtime and ultra-powerful hair pickup capabilities, it handles mixed flooring, pet hair, and deep carpet cleaning with minimal passes. This model suits medium to large homes, pet owners, and households with varied flooring who want automated power adjustment without manual mode switching. At 7.96 lb, it's heavier than some cordless competitors, and like all cordless models, actual runtime varies significantly by surface type and detection-triggered power boosts. The trade-off for intelligence and dual-direction cleaning is weight and battery consumption—expect shorter sessions on auto-boost mode.